Improving the Engineer Reconnaissance Reporting Process Through the Use of Digital Imagery and Handheld Computers
Improving the Engineer Reconnaissance Reporting Process Through the Use of Digital Imagery and Handheld Computers

Author: Roger P. Dalziel

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13:

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This thesis explores an automated solution to improve the Engineer Reconnaissance Reporting Process. It proposes a proof-of-concept to enhance and improve the digital portion of the reporting process. This thesis defines the current process identifying its capabilities, limitations, and deficiencies. It identifies a prototype suite of equipment to perform the automation. The prototype capitalizes on the inherent capabilities on the reporting process and minimizes the deficiencies. This thesis investigates emergent Commercial-off- the-Shelf components to locate those devices that satisfy the requirements and take full advantage of current technological advances. It evaluates each component against a criteria of minimum requirements and selects the most compatible device. This thesis performs an actual implementation of the prototype testing its performance against a fictional scenario. It provides a step-by-step description and graphic representation of the implementation. This thesis analyzes and summarizes the data generated during the implementation and provides recommendations. Results of this analysis suggest implementation of the prototype is feasible and that it satisfies the imagery portion of the Engineer Reconnaissance Reporting Process.

Improving the Engineering Reconnaissance Reporting Process Through the Use of Digital Imagery and Handheld Computers
Improving the Engineering Reconnaissance Reporting Process Through the Use of Digital Imagery and Handheld Computers

Author: Roger Dalziel

Publisher:

Published: 1998-09-01

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 9781423557067

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This thesis explores an automated solution to improve the Engineer Reconnaissance Reporting Process. It proposes a proof-of-concept to enhance and improve the digital portion of the reporting process. This thesis defines the current process identifying its capabilities, limitations, and deficiencies. It identifies a prototype suite of equipment to perform the automation. The prototype capitalizes on the inherent capabilities on the reporting process and minimizes the deficiencies. This thesis investigates emergent Commercial-off-the-Shelf components to locate those devices that satisfy the requirements and take full advantage of current technological advances. It evaluates each component against a criteria of minimum requirements and selects the most compatible device. This thesis performs an actual implementation of the prototype testing its performance against a fictional scenario. It provides a step-by-step description and graphic representation of the implementation. This thesis analyzes and summarizes the data generated during the implementation and provides recommendations. Results of this analysis suggest implementation of the prototype is feasible and that it satisfies the imagery portion of the Engineer Reconnaissance Reporting Process.

Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States
Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2009-07-29

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 0309142393

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Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.

Organizing for Fire and Rescue Services
Organizing for Fire and Rescue Services

Author: Arthur E. Cote

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 616

ISBN-13: 9780877655770

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Apply the experience of dozens of leading authorities with the new Organizing for Fire and Rescue Services. This special fire service edition of NFPA's Fire Protection Handbook is comprised of 35 informative chapters that present the big picture in a single volume. All the topics fire service managers and fire and life safety educators need to know about are here including: Fire and fire science basics including fire data collection and databases, and use of incident data and statistics Information on fire and life safety education including how to reach high-risk groups, understanding media, and evaluation techniques Guidance on fire department administration and operations, pre-incident planning, EMS, training, apparatus and equipment, PPE, managing response to haz-mat incidents, rescue operations, fireground operations, and more! Order your copy today and put time-tested knowledge to work for you!