Master of Science / Department of Agricultural Economics / Kevin C. Dhuyvetter / A Microsoft Excel based budget was developed to find the cost of becoming National Animal Identification Systems (NAIS) compliant in the U.S for beef cow-calf producers. This budget was turned into a stochastic budget by using different distributions for five key variables. From these distributions 10,000 observations were simulated using Latin Hypercube sampling. From the comprehensive budget, a second, more simple budget was constructed for obtaining NAIS cost. This Microsoft Excel based model gives beef cow-calf producers an estimate and a prediction interval associated with the estimated cost of adopting a cattle ID system that is compliant with the National Animal Identification Systems quickly and conveniently, requiring only six inputs. Both the comprehensive and the quick budget are available online. An Ordinary Least Squares regression was estimated using the simulated observations to find marginal effects associated with key variables. The driving factor of total cost per head was eID tag price for operations that tag and eID tag price and chute costs for non-tagging operations. For producers with five or less animals, it was cheaper to hire third parties to tag animals. From the sample data generated, smaller operations pay significantly more than larger operations on a per head basis, as the minimum cost was $2.08 for the larger operations and the maximum cost to small operations was $17.56. The estimated overall average cost per head for the cow/calf industry was $6.26, with a standard deviation of $4.12. Costs were on a per breeding female basis. The Excel spreadsheet budget and model can be downloaded at http://www.agmanager.info/ for producers who wish to estimate NAIS costs specific to their operations.

Este trabalho estuda a viabilidade de um sistema de monitoramento e de coleta de dados através da WEB, com a construção de um e-Science Zootécnico. Foram desenvolvidos os sistemas, os meios de comunicação e monitoramento, além de um simulador de deslocamento, para otimização da distribuição de antenas e identificação dos animais. Os modelos Random Walk e Pseudo-Browniano foram utilizados para a implementação do simulador. O sistema de comunicação e o sistema gestor foram desenvolvidos e testados através de experimentos que permitiram a análise e a verificação de desempenho do sistema completo, intitulado de \"e-LAFAC\", que permite o controle integral do sistema, como a comunicação das estações fixas, com as estações móveis, através de uma rede de sensores sem fio. A metodologia utilizada no projeto, bem como os resultados obtidos, permitem concluir que, o objetivo de acompanhar e monitorar o animal durante um experimento, com coleta de dados telemétricos em tempo real e à distância, foi alcançado. / This paper studies the viability of a system of monitoring and data collecting through the WEB, with the construction of a Zootechnic e-Science. The hardware systems, the electronic communication devices and monitoring protocols were developed, besides a dislocating simulator, for the improvement and distribution of the antennas and identification of the animals. The models Random Walk and Pseudo-Brownian Motion were used for the implementation of the simulator. The communication and management system were developed and tested through experiments that enable the analysis and evaluation of the performance of the complete system, called \"e-LAFAC\", that allows the complete control of the system, as well as the communication of the fixed stations with the movable stations through a wireless sensor network. The methodology used in the project, as well as the results, allow us to conclude that the objective of following and monitoring the animal during an experiment, with the telemetric data collection in real time was obtained.

Introdução: A identificação inequívoca do paciente é um componente essencial na atenção à saúde e determinante para garantir uma assistência segura e de qualidade. Objetivo geral: Avaliar o protocolo de identificação por meio das pulseiras das mulheres admitidas na Clínica Obstétrica e dos neonatos no Centro Obstétrico em um hospital universitário do Município de São Paulo. Método: Estudo quantitativo, exploratório, descritivo e prospectivo, realizado na Clínica Obstétrica e no Centro Obstétrico, em um hospital universitário de atenção terciária. A casuística correspondeu a 800 oportunidades de observação, selecionadas por amostragem probabilística aleatória simples. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre setembro de 2013 e março de 2014, conforme um formulário, contendo os itens das três etapas do protocolo de identificação: presença e quantitativo de pulseiras, componentes de identificação e condições da pulseira. A análise foi baseada na estatística descritiva e inferencial, com significância de 5%. Resultados: A conformidade geral do protocolo na Clínica Obstétrica correspondeu a 58,5% e no Centro Obstétrico a 22,3%. Quanto às três etapas, na Clínica Obstétrica, a maior conformidade foi nos componentes de identificação (93,4%) e a menor, condições da pulseira (70%). No Centro Obstétrico, a maior conformidade também foi nos componentes de identificação (69%), e a menor, condições da pulseira (44,5%), com diferença estatística significante p<0,001. Quanto aos itens avaliados na Clínica Obstétrica, nas três etapas, os melhores foram: a presença do registro hospitalar (99,5%) e o número sequencial do parto (98,3%); no Centro Obstétrico, a presença das pulseiras plásticas, do código de barras (100%) e do nome e sobrenome maternos (99%). Os piores índices de conformidade na Clínica Obstétrica corresponderam à legibilidade (76,1%) e às condições de uso da pulseira (80,3%); no Centro Obstétrico, foram as condições de uso (46,3%) e pulseiras no membro preconizado (55,2%). Na comparação entre as duas unidades, quanto à conformidade geral, houve diferença estatisticamente significante, p<0,001. Conclusão: Os achados possibilitaram retratar que há necessidade de elevar os índices de conformidade na Clínica Obstétrica na primeira e terceira etapas e nas três etapas do Centro Obstétrico. Outrossim, ratificam a relevância do monitoramento sistemático dos protocolos institucionais, possibilitando a implementação de medidas corretivas e preventivas no processo de identificação, visando a estabelecer metas assistenciais e gerenciais para a melhoria contínua da qualidade e segurança do binômio mãe-filho, dos profissionais de saúde e da instituição / Introduction: The unequivocal identification of the patient is an essential component in health care and crucial to ensure safe and quality care. General Objective: To assess the identification protocol by means of bracelets for women admitted to the Obstetric Clinic and for newborns at the obstetric center in a university hospital in the city of São Paulo. Methodology: Study quantitative, exploratory-descriptive and prospective study conducted in the Obstetric Clinic and Obstetric Center, in a university hospital of tertiary care. The sample corresponded to 800 opportunities of observation, selected by simpler random probability sampling. Data collection occurred between September 2013 and March 2014, according to a form containing the items of the three stages of the identification protocol: presence and quantity of bracelets, identification components and bracelet conditions. The analysis was based on descriptive and inferential statistics, with 5% significance. Results: The overall compliance to the protocol was as follows: Obstetric Clinic accounted for 58.5% and 22.3% for Obstetric Center. Regarding the three stages, in Obstetric Clinic, the major compliance was assigned to the identification components (93.4%) and the minor to bracelet conditions (70.0%). In Obstetric Center, the main conformity was related to identification components (69.0%) and the minor regarding to bracelet conditions (44.5%), showing a statistically significant difference p<0.001. Regarding the items in the three stages of the Obstetric Clinic, the best was the presence of hospital records (99.5%) and the sequential number regarding child birth (98.3%); in the Obstetric Center, the presence of plastic bracelets, bar code (100.0%), maternal name and surname (99.0%). The worst compliance rates in Obstetric Clinic corresponded to legibility (76.1%) and the bracelet conditions of use (80.3%) and in the Obstetric Center, conditions of use (46.3%) and bracelets in the recommended member (55.2%). Comparing the two units, on the topic of the overall compliance, a statistically significant difference, p <0.001 was observed. Conclusion: The findings allowed verifying the need to improve compliance rates in Obstetric Clinic in the first and third stages and in the three steps of the Obstetric Center. Also, showed the relevance of systematic monitoring of institutional protocols, enabling the implementation of corrective and preventive measures in the identification process aiming to establish care and management goals for the continuous improvement of quality and safety of mother and child, health professionals and the institution

I Nyköping utövar försvaret telekrigsövning för målflyg vilket Saab i Arboga är en del av. Telekrig är ett “digitalt krig” där syftet är att störa ut elektrisk utrustning, exempelvis störa ut radarfunktionen så att en eventuell fiende inte ska dyka upp på densamma.  Syftet med uppgiften var att tillförse målflygen med ett kommunikationssätt som underlättade kommunikationen vid en övning. Detta kommunikationssätt måste vara hemligt då man aldrig kan veta vem som lyssnar på informationen som skickas. Komradion behövde en ersättare som både var snabb, säker och enkel att använda. Kommunikationen skulle komma att ske via transpondrar som är installerade i samtliga övningsflygplan Nyköping tillhandahåller. Dessa transpondrar skickar och tar emot den vanliga AISinformationen vilket bland annat beskriver riktning och bäring för planet.  Del ett av uppgiften gick ut på att undersöka dessa transpondrar för att se om det fanns möjlighet att skicka egendefinierade meddelanden. Denna uppgift löstes genom att koppla upp två datorer till transpondrarna och pratade med dem via IP.  I del två av uppgiften ingick det att ta fram funktioner, ramverk och stödprogram för meddelandekommunikation. Genom att ta fram en programvara som grundades på lösningen i del ett så kan vi ta emot och sända ut meddelanden på radionätet vilket effektiviserar kommunikationen vid telekrigsövningar där flertalet enheter deltagar. Vi tog fram ett programvara som agerade hjälpprocess till programvaran i del ett. Programvaran genererar hemliga kodord till varje textkommando så att endast ett kodord behöver transmitteras över nätet, där kodordet matchas mot en textstäng på mottagande sida.  I sista delen av uppgiften, som vi skulle göra om tid fanns, skulle vi göra en applikation som gjorde detsamma som programvaran i del två gjorde fast på en surfplatta. Detta löste vi genom att innan vi började på del två använda ett tillägg som tillät oss att köra programvaran på både dator och surfplatta.

In this dissertation, the transformer management system has been developed to monitor transformer over loading and generate warning message in conduit mapping management system (CMMS) of Taipower company. The transformer over loading prediction is performed by both offline and online modes. Performs the transformer loading estimation by using the customer monthly energy consumption in customer information system (CIS) and the connectivity attributes of transformer and customers served in CMMS system of Taipower company. The daily load curve of distribution transformer is derived considering the typical daily load patterns which have been developed in load survey study. The warning message will be generated when the peak loading estimated is lager then the transformer rated capacity. To enhance the accuracy of transformer attributes in CMMS system, the transformer phasing measurement system (TPMS) and the connectivity identification system to identify all of the customers served by each transformer are developed. It is difficult to receive the 1 pulse per second signal form global positioning system for timing synchronization of TPMS measuring units for phasing measurement of transformers located in basement, the temperature compensated crystal oscillation with Fuzzy calibration algorithm is used to maintain the timing synchronization within 10o deviation for measurement period of 2 hours. To solve the incorrect problem of transformer and customer connectivity in CMMS, the power line carrier technology is applied in the design of connectivity measurement system for the identification of customers served by the transformer. The peak loading of transformer is estimated by including the temperature effect and the overloading flag of transformer is displayed on the CMMS automatic mapping system. For the online TLM system, the embedded transformer terminal unit is developed for the real time measurement of transformer loading and insulation oil temperature. For the transformer with abnormal operation condition, the alarm signals will be generated and transmitted to the TLM master station via hybrid communication system for the activation of demand response function to execute the load shedding control of customer loads.

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the industry impact of a hypothetical Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in the Texas High Plains using alternative animal tracing levels. To accomplish this objective, an epidemiological disease spread model, AUSSPREAD, is used to simulate the FMD outbreak and an economic model is used to examine the impacts of different animal identification levels in cattle. The different levels of animal identification relate to the model?s ability to trace back the subsequent infected and/or dangerous contacts with which the initial outbreak herd has been in contact. The study examines direct disease management costs (slaughter, euthanasia, disposal, surveillance, and cleaning disinfection), forgone income, and other indirect costs (indemnity payments and welfare slaughter) for outbreaks originating from a large beef operation, a feedlot, and a saleyard across subsequent tracing periods from 1 to 10 days. Welfare slaughter and quarantine costs were estimated for the best and worst outbreaks from the feedlot operation. It is noteworthy that total direct costs of a FMD outbreak would be more extensive than the current study's calculations, which only analyzed the direct disease management costs. The increased days to trace dangerous contacts presented overall increases in outbreak losses over each outbreak scenario. Although outcome averages appear insensitive at times under the assumptions applied, the epidemiological model presented the possibility that traceability could reduce the risk of extreme outcomes in respect to the overall distribution of losses. For each cattle operation, the outbreaks stayed consistent or marginally increased with their respective average costs, but their maximum losses rose steadily, across the trace periods examined. The impact of increased traceability and decreased outbreak length can be justified in affecting FMD outbreak costs in a positive manner. The results provide the industry with estimations of different outbreak scenarios which can be used to inform the decision on the NAIS system. Longer tracing periods, larger simulations (by iteration), and further study of the model is necessary in order to more accurately imitate FMD outbreaks within the Texas High Plains and its detrimental effects.

Dans le contexte du concept de l’avion «plus électrique », l’électricité prend une part croissante dans les systèmes embarqués aéronautiques. Ainsi, de nombreuses évolutions ont eu lieu, concernant les réseaux de bord, notamment l’architecture du réseau qui est devenue de plus en plus complexe, intégrant de nombreux équipements de différentes natures ; ceci entraîne de multiples questions relatives à la qualité et la stabilité du réseau. C’est dans ce contexte que s’inscrivent ces travaux de thèse, qui aboutissent d’une part à la mise en œuvre de méthodes d’analyse de la stabilité et de la qualité du réseau aéronautique embarqué et d’autre part à l’analyse de couplage entre plusieurs équipements connectés sur un seul réseau. Les études menées au cours de ces travaux reposent sur l’utilisation des expressions analytiques représentant le comportement fréquentiel de réseaux continus. Une méthode de calcul basée sur les lois de la physique a été développée et validée par des approches de simulation et d’expérimentation. Par ailleurs, en absence d’un modèle analytique, nous choisissons de déterminer l'expression littérale du modèle équivalent du réseau à partir de l'identification des données issues de l’approche expérimentale en se basant sur des algorithmes d'optimisation. Ces modèles analytiques sont associés aux critères mathématiques de stabilité (Routh-Hurwitz, MiddleBrook), et aux contraintes de qualité imposées par les standards aéronautiques, dans le but de dimensionner les éléments de filtrage à placer entre le réseau et l’équipement. Le calcul des composants assurant le filtrage repose sur la recherche d’une solution optimale : nous introduisons les algorithmes d’optimisation utilisés en première étape, et nous proposons par la suite une formulation de la procédure de calcul des paramètres du filtre pour une meilleure illustration des résultats intéressants pour un concepteur de réseau. Enfin, nous clôturons ce travail par une analyse des couplages entre plusieurs équipements connectés sur un réseau continu et nous concluons par une approche expérimentale afin d’appuyer les résultats théoriques. / In the concept of the "more electric" aircraft, power takes an increasing proportion in aeronautic embedded systems. So many changes have occurred on board networks, including the network architecture that has become more and more complex, integrating many different types of equipment that causes quality and stability issues on the network. In this context that this thesis is inscribed, firstly it leads to the implementation of methods for stability and quality analyzing of the embedded network and secondly to coupling analysis of several devices connected to a single network. Studies conducted in this work are based on analytical expressions representing the frequency behavior of networks. A compute based on fundamental physical laws has been developed and validated by simulation and experimental approaches. Moreover, in the absence of an analytical model, we choose to determine the literal expression of the equivalent model of the network by identifying data, come from the experimental approach, using optimization algorithms. These analytical models are associated with mathematical criteria: Routh-Hurwitz, Middlebrook, and quality constraints imposed by aeronautic standards, in order to size the elements of the filter cell placed between the voltage source and the equipment to ensure the stability and quality of the entire system. The sizing of cell parameters based on optimal search by means of optimization algorithms in the first step, and then we propose a formulation of the calculation procedure of the filter parameters to illustrate some interesting results for designer’s network. Finally, we close this work with a coupling analysis of several devices connected to a single DC bus and we conclude by an experimental approach to support the theoretical results.

The purpose of this diploma work is positional and areal comparison of cadastral map with the map of land cover for specified area. The specified locality inhere in agricultural area of the region Vysočina and contain three cadastral territories {--} Žirov, Jelcovy Lhotky and Chvojnov. On the base of map foundations (the cadastral map and the map of land cover) were created single drawings. The results of positional and areal comparison of map foundations were analyse from these drawings.

Este trabalho estuda a viabilidade de um sistema de monitoramento e de coleta de dados através da WEB, com a construção de um e-Science Zootécnico. Foram desenvolvidos os sistemas, os meios de comunicação e monitoramento, além de um simulador de deslocamento, para otimização da distribuição de antenas e identificação dos animais. Os modelos Random Walk e Pseudo-Browniano foram utilizados para a implementação do simulador. O sistema de comunicação e o sistema gestor foram desenvolvidos e testados através de experimentos que permitiram a análise e a verificação de desempenho do sistema completo, intitulado de \"e-LAFAC\", que permite o controle integral do sistema, como a comunicação das estações fixas, com as estações móveis, através de uma rede de sensores sem fio. A metodologia utilizada no projeto, bem como os resultados obtidos, permitem concluir que, o objetivo de acompanhar e monitorar o animal durante um experimento, com coleta de dados telemétricos em tempo real e à distância, foi alcançado. / This paper studies the viability of a system of monitoring and data collecting through the WEB, with the construction of a Zootechnic e-Science. The hardware systems, the electronic communication devices and monitoring protocols were developed, besides a dislocating simulator, for the improvement and distribution of the antennas and identification of the animals. The models Random Walk and Pseudo-Brownian Motion were used for the implementation of the simulator. The communication and management system were developed and tested through experiments that enable the analysis and evaluation of the performance of the complete system, called \"e-LAFAC\", that allows the complete control of the system, as well as the communication of the fixed stations with the movable stations through a wireless sensor network. The methodology used in the project, as well as the results, allow us to conclude that the objective of following and monitoring the animal during an experiment, with the telemetric data collection in real time was obtained.

Introdução: A identificação inequívoca do paciente é um componente essencial na atenção à saúde e determinante para garantir uma assistência segura e de qualidade. Objetivo geral: Avaliar o protocolo de identificação por meio das pulseiras das mulheres admitidas na Clínica Obstétrica e dos neonatos no Centro Obstétrico em um hospital universitário do Município de São Paulo. Método: Estudo quantitativo, exploratório, descritivo e prospectivo, realizado na Clínica Obstétrica e no Centro Obstétrico, em um hospital universitário de atenção terciária. A casuística correspondeu a 800 oportunidades de observação, selecionadas por amostragem probabilística aleatória simples. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre setembro de 2013 e março de 2014, conforme um formulário, contendo os itens das três etapas do protocolo de identificação: presença e quantitativo de pulseiras, componentes de identificação e condições da pulseira. A análise foi baseada na estatística descritiva e inferencial, com significância de 5%. Resultados: A conformidade geral do protocolo na Clínica Obstétrica correspondeu a 58,5% e no Centro Obstétrico a 22,3%. Quanto às três etapas, na Clínica Obstétrica, a maior conformidade foi nos componentes de identificação (93,4%) e a menor, condições da pulseira (70%). No Centro Obstétrico, a maior conformidade também foi nos componentes de identificação (69%), e a menor, condições da pulseira (44,5%), com diferença estatística significante p<0,001. Quanto aos itens avaliados na Clínica Obstétrica, nas três etapas, os melhores foram: a presença do registro hospitalar (99,5%) e o número sequencial do parto (98,3%); no Centro Obstétrico, a presença das pulseiras plásticas, do código de barras (100%) e do nome e sobrenome maternos (99%). Os piores índices de conformidade na Clínica Obstétrica corresponderam à legibilidade (76,1%) e às condições de uso da pulseira (80,3%); no Centro Obstétrico, foram as condições de uso (46,3%) e pulseiras no membro preconizado (55,2%). Na comparação entre as duas unidades, quanto à conformidade geral, houve diferença estatisticamente significante, p<0,001. Conclusão: Os achados possibilitaram retratar que há necessidade de elevar os índices de conformidade na Clínica Obstétrica na primeira e terceira etapas e nas três etapas do Centro Obstétrico. Outrossim, ratificam a relevância do monitoramento sistemático dos protocolos institucionais, possibilitando a implementação de medidas corretivas e preventivas no processo de identificação, visando a estabelecer metas assistenciais e gerenciais para a melhoria contínua da qualidade e segurança do binômio mãe-filho, dos profissionais de saúde e da instituição / Introduction: The unequivocal identification of the patient is an essential component in health care and crucial to ensure safe and quality care. General Objective: To assess the identification protocol by means of bracelets for women admitted to the Obstetric Clinic and for newborns at the obstetric center in a university hospital in the city of São Paulo. Methodology: Study quantitative, exploratory-descriptive and prospective study conducted in the Obstetric Clinic and Obstetric Center, in a university hospital of tertiary care. The sample corresponded to 800 opportunities of observation, selected by simpler random probability sampling. Data collection occurred between September 2013 and March 2014, according to a form containing the items of the three stages of the identification protocol: presence and quantity of bracelets, identification components and bracelet conditions. The analysis was based on descriptive and inferential statistics, with 5% significance. Results: The overall compliance to the protocol was as follows: Obstetric Clinic accounted for 58.5% and 22.3% for Obstetric Center. Regarding the three stages, in Obstetric Clinic, the major compliance was assigned to the identification components (93.4%) and the minor to bracelet conditions (70.0%). In Obstetric Center, the main conformity was related to identification components (69.0%) and the minor regarding to bracelet conditions (44.5%), showing a statistically significant difference p<0.001. Regarding the items in the three stages of the Obstetric Clinic, the best was the presence of hospital records (99.5%) and the sequential number regarding child birth (98.3%); in the Obstetric Center, the presence of plastic bracelets, bar code (100.0%), maternal name and surname (99.0%). The worst compliance rates in Obstetric Clinic corresponded to legibility (76.1%) and the bracelet conditions of use (80.3%) and in the Obstetric Center, conditions of use (46.3%) and bracelets in the recommended member (55.2%). Comparing the two units, on the topic of the overall compliance, a statistically significant difference, p <0.001 was observed. Conclusion: The findings allowed verifying the need to improve compliance rates in Obstetric Clinic in the first and third stages and in the three steps of the Obstetric Center. Also, showed the relevance of systematic monitoring of institutional protocols, enabling the implementation of corrective and preventive measures in the identification process aiming to establish care and management goals for the continuous improvement of quality and safety of mother and child, health professionals and the institution