abstract: A collection of stories as viewed through the lens of Oulipo methodology. / Dissertation/Thesis / Masters Thesis Creative Writing 2015

LONG-TERM CHANGES IN CLOUDINESS AND SUNSHINE DURATION IN EUROPE Abstract The aim of this paper is to study long-term changes of two climatological parameters known as sunshine duration (SD) and cloudiness (CC) using several stations data located in Europe in the period 1965 - 2016. This paper is devided into two main parts. First part is paying attention to the literary research, which firstly introduce the chosen climatical variables (SD and CC) and then introduce the issue of the already known long term changes of this variables. Second part of this work is based on practical research. This paper uses a statistical linear regression to find out the seasonal and annual trends in sunshine duration and cloudiness. Data series were obtained from database ECA&D in total from 48 european climatic stations. Klíčová slova: cloud cover, sunshine duration, climate change, trends, Europe

Orientador: João Francisco Escobedo / Banca: Dinival Martins / Banca: Alexandre Dal Pai / Resumo: Este trabalho objetivou apresentar a evolução anual das irradiações global ( d ) G H b , direta ( d ) B H b e difusa de referência ( d ) DR H b média mensal com medidas diárias incidentes sobre superfícies inclinadas a 12,85º L − 10º , 22,85º L e 32,85º L + 10º com a face voltada para o Norte e as estimativas das três irradiações com base em medidas da irradiação global na horizontal e da razão de insolação. O periodo de dados considerado no estudo foi de 1998 a 2007, com medidas realizadas entre 04/1998 a 08/2001 para a inclinação de 22,85º; de 09/2001 a 02/2003 para 12,85º e de 01/2004 a 12/2007 para a inclinação de 32,85º. Em todos os períodos de medidas, os valores as tres irradiações foram comparadas com medidas realizadas em superfícies horizontais. Os níveis de ( d ) H Gb nos planos inclinados foram inferiores no período de verão e superiores entre os equinócios quando comparados com as superfícies horizontais. Houve uma tendência de aumento da diferença entre ( d ) H Gb e ( d ) H GH com o aumento da intensidade de inclinação. Os picos máximos médios mensais verificados nas inclinações foram de 22,04; 22,64 e 21,82 MJ m-2 dia-1, ocorridos em setembro, abril e agosto, enquanto que os picos mínimos foram de 16,08; 17,00 e 16,39 MJ m-2 dia-1 nos meses de maio, junho e janeiro, para as inclinações de L − 10º , L e L + 10º , respectivamente. Nas superfícies horizontais nesse período de medidas foram verificados máximos e minimos de 23,64 e 12,95 MJ m-2 dia-1, em novembro e junho. As radiações diretas na horizontal foram projetadas nas inclinações e foram obtidos pelo produto entre ( d ) bH H e o fator geométrico ( ) B R . Os valores de ( ) d H Bb foram inferiores aos de ( ) d H BH no verão e superiores no inverno, com diferenças crescentes com o aumento da inclinação. Os valores máximos... (resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: This work planned to present the annual evolution of the diffuse reference, beam, and global irradiations of monthly medium with daily measures incidents about surfaces inclined to 12,85º L − 10º , 22,85º L e 32,85º L + 10º with facing the Nort and the estimates of the three irradiations on the basis of measures of the global irradiation in the horizontal one and of the reason of sunshine. The period of facts considered in the study was of 1998 to 2007, with measures carried out between 04/1998 to 08/2001 for the inclination of 22,85º; of 09/2001 to 02/2003 for 12,85º and of 01/2004 to 12/2007 for the inclination of 32,85º. In all of the periods of measures, the values the three irradiations were compared with measures carried out in horizontal surfaces. The levels of ( d ) H Gb in the planes tilters were lower in the period of summer and superiors between the equinoxes when compared with the horizontal surfaces. Had a tendency of increase of the difference between ( d ) H Gb and ( d ) H GH increase with of the intensity of inclination. The monthly medium maximum peaks verified in the inclinations were of 22,04; 22,64 e 21,82 MJ m-2, they occurred in september, april and august, whereas the most minimum peaks were of 16,08; 17,00 e 16,39 MJ m-2 in the months of may, june and january, for the inclinations of L-10º, L and L+10º, respectively. In the horizontal surfaces in that period of measures were verified maximum and minimum of 23,64 e 12,95 MJ m-2, in november and june. The direct radiations in the horizontal one were projected in the inclinations and were obtained by the product between ( d ) bH H and the geometrical factor ( ) B R . The values of ( ) d H Bb were lower to ( ) d H BH of the in the summer... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

The tendency to use renewable energy resources has grown continuouslyover the past few decades, be it due to fear over warnings of globalwarming or because of the depletion and short life of fossil fuels or evenas a result of the interest which has developed among researchers doingscientific research into it. This work can be considered as joining any ofthese groups with an objective of giving electric light to the poorpopulation living in one of the poorest nations in the world.The aim of the work is to investigate supplying electric energy fromsolar-wind hybrid resources to remotely located communities detachedfrom the main grid line in Ethiopia. The communities in mind are one oftwo types; the first is the majority of the poor population residing in thecountryside; and the other is people relocated by the Government fromthe over used and dry regions to relatively productive and fertile ones inline with the long-term poverty reduction plan.The work was begun by investigating wind energy and solar energypotentials at four geographically different locations in Ethiopia bycompiling data from different sources and analyzing it using a softwaretool. The locations are Addis Ababa (09:02N, 038:42E), Mekele (13:33N,39:30E), Nazret (08:32N, 039:22E), and Debrezeit (8:44N, 39:02E).The results related to wind energy potential are given in terms of themonthly Average wind speed, the wind speed probability densityfunction (PDF), the wind speed cumulative density function (CDF), thewind speed duration curve (DC), and power density plots for all fourselected sites. According to the results obtained through the analysis, thewind energy potential, even if it is not exceptional, is irrefutably highenough to be exploited for generating electric energy.The solar energy potential, based on sunshine duration data collectedover a period of 7 - 11 years and radiation data obtained from differentsources, has been calculated using regression coefficients specific to thesites in question. Based on the sunshine duration data, the monthlyaverage daily sunshine amount for each of the places has also beencomputed and given in a form of plot. Through additional work on theresults of the calculations, the solar energy potential has been given inthe form of solar radiation plots for each of the selected sites. Asexpected, the results indicated an abundance of solar energy potential.It is based on the promising findings of these two energy resourcepotentials, wind and solar, that the feasibility study for a standalonesolar-wind hybrid energy supply system has proceeded, targeting thecommunity mentioned earlier. The hybrid system consisted of Windturbine, Photovoltaic panel, diesel generator and a bank of batteries, witha power conditioning converter included in the system.The hybrid standalone supply system is intended to provide electricity toa model community of 200 families with five to six family members ineach. The community is equipped with a primary load, a deferrable load,a community school and a health post. An electric load which includeslighting, water pumping, a radio receiver, and some clinical equipmenthas been suggested. Hybrid Optimization Model for ElectricRenewables, HOMER, software has been used for the analysis. Theaverage wind speed and average solar radiation calculated from the datafor all of the selected sites has been used to input into the software.The hybrid system design is approached in three different ways. The firstapproach is to include within the hybrid system those components whichare locally available, without giving special attention to their efficienciesand proceed with the design work. The second approach is tothoroughly search the market for the best and most efficienttechnological products and to select the best components for theanalysis. A third approach considered in an attempt of cost minimizationis to see if a self-contained type of design can be a better solution. Whatthis means is every household will have its own supply system that mayconsist of any combination of PV and wind turbine including converter,battery and charge controller.After running the simulations, lists of power supply systems have beengenerated, sorted according to their net present cost. Sensitivity variables,such as range of wind speeds, range of radiation levels and diesel pricehave been defined as inputs into the software and the optimizationprocess has been carried out repeatedly for the sensitivity variables andthe results have been refined accordingly. / QC 20100623

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Orientador: Alexandre Dal Pai / Resumo: O objetivo do trabalho foi o desenvolvimento de um programa computacional para processamento e gerenciamento de dados de brilho solar registrados por heliógrafos, monitorados em estações meteorológicas. O código-fonte do programa foi elaborado a partir da linguagem de programação Java EE 7 (Java Enterprise Edition), baseada em aplicações para internet. O armazenamento e gerenciamento das informações foi realizado pelo Sistema de Gerenciamento de Banco de Dados (SGBD) MySQL 5.7. Por meio de técnicas de processamento digital de imagens, incorporadas ao programa, dados de brilho solar foram contabilizados de maneira automatizada e padronizada, possibilitando a formação de uma base de dados na partição de tempo diária, comum em estações meteorológicas, e uma base de dados horária, o que representa novidade devido à complexidade do processo de coleta realizado manualmente. Para ajustes e validação do programa, utilizou-se um conjunto de dados de brilho solar no período de 01/01/2015 a 31/12/2015, fornecidos pela Estação Meteorológica Lageado da Faculdade de Ciências Agronômicas (UNESP) de Botucatu - SP. Comparações entre coletas realizadas pelo programa computacional e coletas realizadas de maneira manual apresentaram valores anuais de MBE de 0,393 horas (rMBE = 6,301 %), RMSE de 2,148 horas (rRMSE = 34,432 %) e R de 0,841. Em relação ao tempo de coleta, o programa computacional despendeu, em média, 41,825 segundos a menos que o método manual. Estimativas de irradiação solar globa... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: The objective of this study was the development of a computer program for processing and management of sunshine data recorded by heliographers, monitored in meteorological stations. The source code for the program is based on the Java EE 7 (Java Enterprise Edition) programming language, based on internet applications. The information was stored and managed by the MySQL 5.7 Database Management System (DBMS). Through digital image processing techniques, incorporated into the program, sunshine data were accounted for an automated and standardized method, enabling the formation of a daily database, common in meteorological stations, and an hourly database. This is new due to the complexity of the manual collection process. To adjust the PDI techniques and validation of the computer program, a paper-based sunshine data set was used from 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015, provided by the Lageado Meteorological Station of the School of Agricultural Sciences (UNESP) Botucatu - SP. Comparisons between collections performed by the computer program and collections performed manually presented annual MBE values of 0,393 hours (rMBE = 6,301 %), RMSE of 2,148 hours (rRMSE = 34,432 %) and R is 0,841. Regarding the collection time, the computer program spent, on average, 41. 825 seconds less compared to the manual collection method. Estimates of global solar irradiation generated with sunshine data obtained by the computer program showed better results in relation to estimates with sunshine data coll... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

This thesis aims to determine the accessible solar potential and estimation of PV installation in Bangladesh to increase solar power production concerning conventional power production in Bangladesh. The rise of renewable energy sources and especially solar energy may result in a significant contribution to the power generation system. To achieve its advantage, proper study and research are important to establish the tangible solar capacity from relevant parameters. Conventional power production depends on a variety of factors and needs to be replaced by renewable resources for the increasing demand. Solar energy is a free source of energy and Bangladesh receives a huge quantity of solar radiation due to its geographical location in the tropical zone. In this thesis, solar irradiation, PV output, and many other parameters are determined to discover the potential of solar power. After that, total land area, population, number of households from the home establishment, number of industries, untilled land area, and other related factors are thoroughly studied and calculated to establish accessible solar electricity. Economic and environmental impacts are the most important criteria of this renewable resource from the country's perspective. Cost and CO2 emission are discussed for conventional electricity production and compared to solar electricity production.

The goal of this dissertation in practice was to create professional development and curriculum modules focused on historical literacy in order to help teachers fully engage students in learning historical literacy skills. Historical literacy is the ability to understand the importance of the source of a document, being able to close read a text, to place a source within its proper context, and to corroborate the information from one source to another. The implementation of a program of this nature is designed to help teachers and students develop these skills with the hope that it positively impacts not only student learning in the social studies classroom, but will also have a positive impact on student test scores, student college experiences, students* future careers, and students* role within our civic society. Included within this dissertation in practice is a model for how to facilitate an effective professional development program that helps increase teacher efficacy, teacher skill level, and teacher use of historical literacy. This model pays special attention to ensuring that teachers also see how the demands of various standards and teacher evaluation systems can be addressed through the use of historical literacy. Suggested use for this dissertation in practice is the creation of professional development programs that help schools implement best practices throughout the learning organization.

Vi möts av mängder med bilder av teknik och vetenskap i populärkulturens verk. Dessa bilder kan ses som representationer av vår verklighet och bidrar också till att skapa våra uppfattningar om världen. Denna uppsats fokuserar på att studera just de populärvetenskapliga bilderna av teknik och vetenskap som finns representerade samt hur dessa bilder är en del av sin kontext. Genom att närmare studera filmerna Demolition Man och Sunshine, utifrån frågor om tekniken skildras som ond, god eller neutral, hur vetenskapsmannen gestaltas samt hur förhållandet mellan människa och maskin ser ut, nystar denna uppsats fram de bilder av teknik och vetenskap som återfinns i dessa två verk.

In this thesis, the possible usage of phase change materials in military shelters with the aim of decreasing the heating effect of the solar radiation is presented. In order to meet the rapidly growing demand for energy in military applications, a passive cooling technique, specifically, storing thermal energy with phase change materials is analyzed by using experimental approach. Not only different types of phase change materials but also different amounts of them are examined during the solar loading experiments. In order to simulate solar heat loading on prototype military shelters, solar radiation test or in other words sunshine test that is stated in military standard MIL