Unconventional reservoirs are typically characterized by very low permeabilities, and thus, the pressure depletion from a producing well may not propagate far from the well during the life of a development. Currently, two approaches are widely utilized to perform unconventional reservoir analysis: analytical techniques, including the decline curve analysis and the pressure/rate transient analysis, and numerical simulation. The numerical simulation can rigorously account for complex well geometry and reservoir heterogeneity but also is time consuming. In this thesis, we propose and apply an efficient technique, fast marching method (FMM), to analyze the shale gas reservoirs. Our proposed approach stands midway between analytic techniques and numerical simulation. In contrast to analytical techniques, it takes into account complex well geometry and reservoir heterogeneity, and it is less time consuming compared to numerical simulation. The fast marching method can efficiently provide us with the solution of the pressure front propagation equation, which can be expressed as an Eikonal equation. Our approach is based on the generalization of the concept of depth of investigation. Its application to unconventional reservoirs can provide the understanding necessary to describe and optimize the interaction between complex multi-stage fractured wells, reservoir heterogeneity, drainage volumes, pressure depletion, and well rates. The proposed method allows rapid approximation of reservoir simulation results without resorting to detailed flow simulation, and also provides the time-evolution of the well drainage volume for visualization. Calibration of reservoir models to match historical dynamic data is necessary to increase confidence in simulation models and also minimize risks in decision making. In this thesis, we propose an integrated workflow: applying the genetic algorithm (GA) to calibrate the model parameters, and utilizing the fast marching based approach for forward simulation. This workflow takes advantages of both the derivative free characteristics of GA and the speed of FMM. In addition, we also provide a novel approach to incorporate the micro-seismic events (if available) into our history matching workflow so as to further constrain and better calibrate our models.

Reservoir characterization is one of the most important problems in petroleum engineering. It involves forward reservoir modeling that predicts the fluid behavior in the reservoir and inverse problem that calibrates created reservoir models with given data. In this dissertation, we focus on two problems in the field of reservoir characterization: depth of investigation in heterogeneous reservoirs, and history matching and uncertainty quantification of channelized reservoirs. The concept of depth of investigation is fundamental to well test analysis. Much of the current well test analysis relies on analytical solutions based on homogeneous or layered reservoirs. However, such analytic solutions are severely limited for heterogeneous and fractured reservoirs, particularly for unconventional reservoirs with multistage hydraulic fractures. We first generalize the concept to heterogeneous reservoirs and provide an efficient tool to calculate drainage volume using fast marching methods and estimate pressure depletion based on geometric pressure approximation. The applicability of proposed method is illustrated using two applications in unconventional reservoirs including flow regime visualization and stimulated reservoir volume estimation. Due to high permeability contrast and non-Gaussianity of channelized permeability field, it is difficult to history match and quantify uncertainty of channelized reservoirs using traditional approaches. We treat facies boundaries as level set functions and solve the moving boundary problem (history matching) with the level set equation. In addition to level set methods, we also exploit the problem using pixel based approach. The reversible jump Markov Chain Monte Carlo approach is utilized to search the parameter space with flexible dimensions. Both proposed approaches are demonstrated with two and three dimensional examples.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 1997. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 334-340). Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 1997. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 334-340). Also available on the Internet.

abstract: The Dual Marching Tetrahedra algorithm is a generalization of the Dual Marching Cubes algorithm, used to build a boundary surface around points which have been assigned a particular scalar density value, such as the data produced by and Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Computed Tomography scanner. This boundary acts as a skin between points which are determined to be "inside" and "outside" of an object. However, the DMT is vague in regards to exactly where each vertex of the boundary should be placed, which will not necessarily produce smooth results. Mesh smoothing algorithms which ignore the DMT data structures may distort the output mesh so that it could incorrectly include or exclude density points. Thus, an algorithm is presented here which is designed to smooth the output mesh, while obeying the underlying data structures of the DMT algorithm. / Dissertation/Thesis / M.S. Computer Science 2011

abstract: People are motivated to participate in musical activities for many reasons. Whereas musicians may be driven by an intrinsic desire for musical growth, self-determination theory suggests that this drive must also be sustained and supported by the social environment. Social network analysis is an interdisciplinary theoretical framework and collection of analytical methods that allows us to describe the social context of a musical ensemble. These frameworks are utilized to investigate the relationship of participatory motivation and social networks in a large Division I collegiate marching band. This study concludes that marching band members are predominantly self-determined to participate in marching band and are particularly motivated for social reasons, regardless of their experience over the course of the band season. The members who are highly motived are also more integrated into the band's friendship and advice networks. These highly integrated members also tend to be motivated by the value and importance others display for the marching band activity suggesting these members have begun to internalized those values and seek out others with similar viewpoints. These findings highlight the central nature of the social experience of marching band and have possible implications for other musical leisure ensembles. After a brief review of social music making and the theoretical frameworks, I will provide illustrations of the relationship between motivation and social networks in a musical ensemble, consider the implications of these findings for promoting self-determined motivation and the wellbeing of musical ensembles, and identify directions for future research. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Music 2015

Submitted by Cristhiane Guerra (cristhiane.guerra@gmail.com) on 2017-01-05T16:56:13Z No. of bitstreams: 1 arquivototal.pdf: 26411421 bytes, checksum: 4e95c652883f9637b7450b12a836de29 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-01-05T16:56:13Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 arquivototal.pdf: 26411421 bytes, checksum: 4e95c652883f9637b7450b12a836de29 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-09-28 / This work can be divided into four parts. The first part consists in references of theoretical and methodological and contains two chapters. The first chapter contextualizes the marching bands, presenting and describing the methodological procedures used to perform this work, as well as the rationale and literature review. This is the theoretical framework that supports the analysis and subsequent discussion. The second chapter presents the bands in a broad sense and diachronic, since his arrival in Brazil and the course of this story, through Paraíba, definitions of musical bands, the fanfare and marching bands to achieve the specificity of BMCA - Banda Marcial Castro Alves - style and drum corp. The second part consists of the presentation, analysis and discussion of the dice, involving the third chapter, which contextualizes the relationship with the band's social environment, interaction with the community and the school. The fourth chapter presents the transformation of the drum corp fanfare, the BMCA. The third part that covers five chapters describing the forms of admission, teaching and learning music in BMCA, in the form of a daily test.The sixth chapter reports the daily presentations that followed and analyzed during the research, from presentations in theaters, parades and competitions to my participation as a musician in the band. Part Four, chapter seven analyzes of works in styles representative, composed or arranged for bands to BMCA. The final consideration presents some conclusions and possible research contributions. / Este trabalho pode ser dividido em quatro partes. A primeira parte consiste nos referenciais teórico-metodológicos e contém dois capítulos. O primeiro capítulo contextualiza as bandas marciais, apresentando e descrevendo os procedimentos metodológicos utilizados para a realização do presente trabalho, assim como a justificativa e a revisão da literatura. Esse referencial teórico é que sustenta a análise e discussão subsequentes. No segundo capítulo apresenta-se as bandas em um sentido amplo e diacrônico, desde a sua chegada no Brasil e o transcorrer desta história, passando pela Paraíba, as definições de bandas musicais, de fanfarras e de bandas marciais até alcançar a especificidade da BMCA – Banda Marcial Castro Alves – e do estilo drum corp. A segunda parte consiste na apresentação, análise e discussões dos dados, envolvendo o terceiro capítulo, que contextualiza a relação da banda com o entorno social, a interação com a comunidade e o espaço escolar. O quarto capítulo apresenta a transformação, de fanfarra a drum corp, da BMCA. A terceira parte que abrange os capítulos cinco que descreve as formas de ingresso, o ensino e a aprendizagem musical na BMCA, em forma de um diário de ensaios. O sexto capítulo reporta ao diário de apresentações que acompanhei e analisei durante a pesquisa, desde apresentações em teatros, desfiles e concursos até minha participação como instrumentista na banda. Quarta parte, capítulo sete analisa de obras, em estilos representativos, compostas para bandas ou arranjadas para a BMCA. As considerações finais apresentam algumas conclusões, bem como possíveis contribuições da pesquisa.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-08T17:06:49Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 CISLAGHIMauro Cesar.pdf: 548990 bytes, checksum: c6d1fcccecc309d53a001acceec35cee (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009-03-14 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The purpose of this paper is to report and analyze the concepts of the teachers about musical education and the teaching and learning processes applied at the Projeto de Bandas e Fanfarras de São José SC. A bibliography about musical education in musical bands was used and the theoretical reference adopted can be found in the pedagogical trends synthesized by Libâneo (1994). Three qualitative case studies were performed, and the research techniques used were observation, semi-structured interviews and questionnaires. From the analysis, one might observe that a few concepts of teachers on musical education are effectively the pedagogical practices. The musical teaching and learning processes vary according to each teacher s approach, who can use many different pedagogies even though they are not aware of the theories. The results also show the importance of the Bands and Fanfares Project in the life of participating children and young adults, providing a more complete formation as citizens. Furthermore, the possible contributions of this research to musical education are also presented on it / O presente trabalho teve como objetivo registrar e analisar as concepções dos professores sobre educação musical e os processos de ensino e aprendizagem de música realizados no Projeto de Bandas e Fanfarras de São José - SC. Foi utilizada uma bibliografia que aborda a educação musical em bandas de música, e o referencial teórico adotado encontra-se nas tendências pedagógicas sintetizadas por Libâneo (1994). Foi realizado três estudos de caso, com abordagem qualitativa, sendo utilizados como técnicas de pesquisa a observação, entrevista semi-estruturada e questionários. A partir da análise, observa-se que algumas das concepções dos professores sobre educação musical se configuram efetivamente nas práticas pedagógicas. Os processos de ensino e aprendizagem de música variam conforme a abordagem realizada por cada professor, os quais utilizam traços de diversas pedagogias mesmo desconhecendo suas teorias. Os resultados sinalizam também para a importância do Projeto de Bandas e Fanfarras na vida das crianças e jovens participantes, proporcionando uma formação mais ampla como cidadãos. Além disso, são apresentadas as possíveis contribuições desta pesquisa para a área de educação musical

The present study sought to investigate the effects of changes in gradient, under apparently optimal combinations of speed and load, on selected physiological, psychophysical and biophysical responses of military personnel. Subjects (n = 32) were required to march under level (0%), downhill (-10%) and uphill (+10%) conditions. Under each gradient, subjects marched with the following speed-load combinations: 4 km.h-1 carrying 50 kg, 5 km.h-1 carrying 35 kg and 6 km.h-1 carrying 20 kg, a total of nine experimental conditions. Subjects were required to march for six minutes under each condition. Physiological responses (HR, VO2, R, Br, VE, VT, EE) indicated that subjects were not overly taxed by the three speed-load combinations during level marching, which elicited submaximal demands. Furthermore, the results revealed that downhill marching with heavy loads results in similar responses to level marching, while lighter loads may result in significant reductions in physical demands compared to level marching. The physiological responses to uphill marching revealed that subjects were severely physically taxed under these conditions, regardless of speed-load combination. It is unlikely that soldiers would be able to maintain these intensities for an extended period without undue fatigue. It is evident from the psychophysical responses (Rating of Perceived Exertion and Body Discomfort) that subjects perceived the heavy load conditions, regardless of gradient, to be the most stressful on the cardiovascular and muscular systems. The positive gradient conditions also elicited elevated RPE and Body Discomfort responses, while lighter load downhill conditions were perceived to result in the least strain.

The public school of Vanderbilt, Texas is in the process of building a band. The steady growth of the band will depend upon a long-range planning program. It is the band director's aim to set up such a long-range plan to cover the five years from the 1947 school year and including the 1952 school year. The following chapters will cover most of the phases of the band's work, and that of the director's work, and his relation to the band and the community.