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3 ways computational tools empower better decision-making

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Example: On the LSU project, a 24-7 data exchange portal allowed planners to get input from students and staff on how they travel throughout the campus, including their typical paths and modes of travel, and note how they feel while moving across campus.

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The Drone Age

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The two remaining sites were in the middle of heavily traveled air corridors in the East: New York’s Mohawk Valley and Virginia Tech (in a joint effort with Rutgers University in New Jersey). ” It’s bad enough that the FAA thinks it’s feasible to soon start allowing thousands of commercial drones to fly in the U.S.

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What Is Tunel | Types of Tunnels | What Are Tunnels Used for | Classification of Tunnel | How Are Tunnels Built |Advantages of Tunnels | Disadvantages of Tunnels

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They may be used to transport freight and travellers, water, sanitation, respectively. These are also used whenever constructing a bridge or running a ferry link is not feasible, as well as provide support or relaxation for existing bridges or ferry connections. The tunnels are underwater passageways used mostly for transport purposes.

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Total Station in Surveying | Operations of Surveying | Advantage & Disadvantage of Surveying | Types of Surveying | Uses of Surveying

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In the case of setting out, it makes it feasible to set control points for surveying with very little sighting through the telescope. Furthermore, fine pointing is aided by having unlimited travel in the manually, because they are servo-driven, they have friction clutches that afford great speed in point, as there are no locks to be adjusted.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

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Visually inspect for corrosion. Make a visual inspection of the flue and chimney, checking for obstructions. Visually inspect equipment to ensure structural integrity, check all mechanical connections and fasteners for tightness. Visually inspect equipment for body shearing or pinch points. Check bolt torque.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Energy Innovations Small Grant (EISG) Program: Provides up to $95,000 for hardware projects and $50,000 for modeling projects to small businesses, non-profits, individuals and academic institutions to conduct research that establishes the feasibility of new, innovative energy concepts. 50,000 (max.) for projects creating at least 100 jobs.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Uses: equipment costs, building and facilities, rent and utilities, travel, contractual services, salaries, and benefits, other operating and non-operating costs. Hawaii-based companies that receive Phase I feasibility study SBIR awards can apply for funds from HTDC’s Hawaii SBIR Matching Grant program. CONNECTICUT.

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