Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World articles from April 2002

Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World archives from April 2002

Protein points to salt-tolerant crops. (Update).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Purdue University scientists say they have discovered the protein and gene that allow salt to enter plants. This finding could lead to developing plants that are resistant to the salt in soil and groundwater. Past biochemical experiments...

Process cleans landfill gases for reuse. (Update).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Acrion Technologies Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio has developed a method to capture carbon dioxide from municipal landfills before it escapes into the atmosphere. The project is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Acrion is...

Climate change could boost cotton yields. (Update).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... A National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) study predicts that Southeastern U.S. cotton yields could increase during this century. NCAR researchers used computer models to simulate the effects of increased atmospheric carbon dioxide...

Coal-purifying bacteria awarded patent. (Update).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory say they have developed bacteria strains that can live in harsh environments while breaking down carbon-rich materials such as coal. The bacteria's...

Animal stress may affect weight gain. (Update).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... A joint project between the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and Texas Tech University aims to find genetic variation in beef cattle bio-types to determine how efficiently an animal converts feed into pounds of carcass. Researchers at...

Do the math -- girls. (Update).(U.S. boys barely surpass U.S. girls in mathematical ability)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... Researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill have used large national data sets to show that contrary to previous studies, U.S. boys barely surpass U.S. girls in mathematical ability. "Whether boys' mathematical...

Software could help avert water crises. (Update).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories say they have developed software models that might help regions and nations with critical water shortages. Computer simulations, called Dynamic Water Budget Models, allow decision makers to see...

Engineers unfold new problem-solving skills. (Update).(origami)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Origami -- the ancient Japanese paper-folding process -- is usually considered an art. But mathematicians, engineers and astronomers are finding that origami can provide answers to real-world problems. "Using origami, anyone can become...

Llama droppings help combat pollution. (Update).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Scientists from University of Newcastle upon Tyne are using llama droppings to help combat environmental problems caused by polluted water seeping from abandoned silver and tin mines in the Bolivian Andes. The project is spear-headed by...

FAO launches biotechnology e-mail service. (Update).(The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) has launched FAO-BiotechNews --an e-mail service to provide information on biotechnology in food and agriculture in developing countries. The goal is to inform policy...

Engineers develop mill odor eaters. (Update).(biofilters)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Pulp and paper mills are notorious for the unmistakable smell they produce. But a University of Toronto (U of T) engineering professor aims to change all that. Grant Allen, director of U of T's Pulp and Paper Centre, in the chemical...

Land Laser: Alternative measuring device records tillage effects.(soil disruption)
April 1, 2002... Choosing a tillage tool that will cultivate the best soil conditions takes experience, luck and a bit of science. Measuring tillage-caused soil disruption above and below ground can help farm managers compare equipment and understand the...

Fill 'er up -- with biodiesel: ISU program accelerates renewable fuels research.(Iowa State University blends vegetable oil, alcohol)
April 1, 2002... Biodiesel, a blend of vegetable oil and alcohol, is fueling new ideas for alternative power sources for diesel engines. Although research on biodiesel fuels began more than 20 years ago, it recently intensified as this alternative's...

Hitting the mark: Sprayer development aims to provide real-time, site-specific weed control.
April 1, 2002... Research on sensor-based weed sprayers has advanced at various U.S. institutions over the past several years. But with each new technology improvement comes questions that must be answered using an interdisciplinary approach. Agricultural...

Save the Bay: Chesapeake project offers web resources to attract innovative technology.(Chesapeake Bay Project uses online clearinghouse)
April 1, 2002... The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. Nearly 16 million people and more than 3,600 species of plants and animals live within the bay watershed's boundaries. The 200-mile- (322-kilometer-) long bay drains a...

2002 outlook predicts less equipment sales. (Business Briefs).(farm machinery)(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)
April 1, 2002... The Association of Equipment Manufacturers' (AEM) forecast for U.S. farm tractors, self-propelled combines, farm field machinery and farmstead equipment indicates decreased retail sales for 2002. This prediction comes from AEM's recently...

Fulbright offers lecture grants for 140 countries. (Business Briefs).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Fulbright Scholar Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is providing lecturing and research awards in 140 countries for the 2003-2004 academic year. Opportunities are available...

NCSE details funding for environmental R&D. (Business Briefs).(National Council for Science and the Environment research and development finance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) is offering its Handbook of Federal Funding for Environmental R&D, an online publication with links to U.S. federal research programs. Because many environmental issues are complex...

Industry U.S. Retail Sales Forecast Tractors & Combines.(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... Tractors & Combines Farm Wheel Tractors U.S. Retail Sales - Actual and Forecast (Full Year) 1999-2002 2002 1999 Jan.-Dec. Forecast ...

Some growers replace tobacco with mushrooms. (Business Briefs).(North Carolina)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Mushrooms could be the next big thing for former tobacco farmers, says a researcher at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (A&T). "The national market for mushrooms is nearly $900 million annually," says Omon...

New engines meet Europe's emissions rules. (Business Briefs).(Caterpillar develops electronic engine)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Caterpillar is responding to Europe's Stage II emissions standards with a fully electronic engine. The new rules, which went into effect in January 2002, apply to all engines in the 174- to 560-horsepower range. Caterpillar reports that...

Europe seeks quiet environment. (Business Briefs).(new noise emission regulations www.aem.org)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The new European Directive regulating noise emissions by outdoor equipment - the "EU Noise Directive" - became the law of the European Community in January 2002. The directive applies to more than 50 machine categories. The complete text...

Solar energy to power BP stores. (Business Briefs).(British Petroleum Connect Convenience stores, Orlando, Florida)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Solar-powered canopies are being installed at new BP Connect Convenience stores in Orlando to power gasoline pumps and lighting. British Petroleum (BP) is investing $100 million in new Orlando stores and to retrofit existing stations to...

Spanish-language news -- www.ars.usda.gov/is/espanol. (New on the Net).(United States Department of Agriculture)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has launched a Web site that displays its news stories in Spanish. The site offers more than 250 stories, links to Spanish-speaking ARS media contacts and Ciencia Para Ninos, a Web site with...

Natural hazards imagery -- http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/. (New on the Net).(National Aeronautics and Space Administration Web site)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... NASA's Web site publishes satellite images in near real time over natural hazards around the world. The Natural Hazards section contains images and information about environmental events potentially hazardous to humans.

AEM online -- www.aem.org. (New on the Net).(Association of Equipment Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) site provides information on the construction and agriculture equipment industry. The site retains the services and content of AEM's predecessor organizations - the Equipment Manufacturers...

Opportunities for service in ASAE. (A Word From the President).(Wayne R. Skaggs, American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)(Column)
April 1, 2002... ASAE President R. Wayne Skaggs "How can a young professional get more involved with ASAE?" she asked. "I was active as a student and am now in my first job as an engineer. I want to get involved with ASAE, but my boss is not convinced that...

Teamwork pays huge dividends for Quarter-Scale Tractor driver. (Member Profile).(ASAE Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... What is it like to be involved in the ASAE Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition? In one word - fun. Casee M. Eisele, 25, was the driver for the Kansas State University (KSU) Power Cats in 1998 and 1999 while a student in the...

M4000 GIL200 Series. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... M4000 GIL200 Series is a permanent magnet DC parallel shaft gear motor. It has a compact rugged die cast design that provides high-output torque. The unit operates at speeds up to 350 RPM and features reversible design, double shield ball...

GRY Series. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... GRY Series displays are bright enough for easy reading in full sunlight and are built on 19-inch-wide aluminum and steel rack-mount chassis with a corrosion resistant aluminum front panel. The front panel and handles have a scratch-resistant...

MASTERControl[TM] 3D. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... MASTERControl[TM] 3D for SolidWorks[R] provides engineers and designers with document control to manage SolidWorks' three-dimensional, computer-aided design process. The system manages any electronic document, regardless of the application in...

The Crakker[TM]. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... The Crakker[TM] is a self-contained, high-speed logic/timing analyzer that monitors up to 16 channels and records each voltage transition. Faster than built-in PLC analytical tools, it can find the source of intermittent I/O problems. The...

PW254 germicidal lamp detector. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... PW254 germicidal lamp detector is a stand-alone detector that continuously monitors UVC germicidal lamps in pressurized potable water treatment systems. It threads into the service port of a reactor tank. The PW254 indicates the germicidal...

PerforMax Static Neutralizing System. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... PerforMax Static Neutralizing System senses how high a static charge is on a surface and automatically adjusts the static neutralizing power to eliminate the charge. SIMCO Industrial Static Control, 2257 North Penn Road, Hatfield PA 19440,...

Model 174-0321T. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Model 174-0321T subminiature position transducers deliver extended life, reliable linear position measurement for applications involving high acceleration such as vehicle impact testing. These products can be mounted quickly and are available...

LT-1 transceiver. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... LT-1 transceiver converts a unipolar square wave signal to or from a differential signal. When the LT-1 is set to transmitter it will prevent the degradation of the square signal over a long distance between the motor, encoder and control...

IMAGIZER Suite. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... IMAGIZER Suite software allows end users to read, roam and annotate data processed with geographic imaging software -- without installing the software on their system. IMAGIZER features include the ability to geographically link data, roam/zoom...

Engineering Supply Chain Integration. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Engineering Supply Chain Integration services help organizations improve the flow of product data between departments, customers and suppliers. These services provide a clear understanding of an organization's unique supply chain data exchange...

MPA-series TFT. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... MPA-series TFT LCD flat-panel displays mount anywhere including walls or swivel arms attached to bench tops or ceilings. The displays come in three sizes and the larger units provide ultra-high brightness. Front-panel controls turn the displays...

Series 68000 and 69000 Digital Pressure Gages. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisment)
April 1, 2002... Series 68000 and 69000 Digital Pressure Gages incorporate a micro-machined silicone sensor with no moving parts to ensure long life. The series 69000 uses a thin film pressure sensor and is made of stainless steel wetted parts for compatibility...

One-piece universal joints. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... One-piece universal joints feature zero backlash and accommodate angular misalignments up to 90 degrees. The u-joints also compensate for axial and parallel misalignment, while keeping velocity constant. The one-piece construction allows...

CompuScope 85GC. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... CompuScope 85GC waveform digitizer card for the CompactPCI bus features five GS/s sampling and 500 MHz bandwidth on two simultaneous channels. CompuScope 1610C features 16-bit vertical resolution at the blistering 10 MS/s sampling rate for two...

2002 SAE Standards on CD-ROM. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... 2002 SAE Standards on CD-ROM feature ground vehicle standards, aerospace material specifications and aerospace standards. Recommended practices, information reports, and guidelines are available for agricultural tractors, construction...

Pick-up Suction Line Strainers. (From the Manufacturers).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Pick-up Suction Line Strainers are corrosion-free plastic filters that eliminate contamination on pick-up lines for air, vacuum, liquid or oil applications. They protect pumps on any downstream device and prevent clogging. The units are...

Ecoagriculture: New concept focuses on increasing crop yields while sustaining wildlife. (Last Word).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Editor's note: Dennis T. Avery is the scheduled keynote speaker for the 2002 ASAE Annual International Meeting in Chicago, July 28 to July 31. At the Hudson Institute, Avery monitors developments in world food production, farm product demand,...

Program Overview.
April 1, 2002... PROGRAM OVERVIEW FOOD & PROCESS ENGINEERING KEYNOTE SPEAKER - General Session MONDAY, JULY 29 8:30-9:45 AM 10 AM - 1 Microwave and RF Heating/Drying 12 NOON in...

ASAE business meeting/member open forum. (ASAE 2002: Engineering for a Sustainable World).(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Tuesday, July 30 - 12:30 PM-1:45 PM Location: Grand Ballroom Presiding: 2001-2002 President, Wayne Skaggs Distinguished Professor North Carolina State University * Minutes * President's Report * State of the...

General Session. (ASAE 2002: Engineering for a Sustainable World).(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)
April 1, 2002... Monday, July 29 - 8:30 AM-9:45 AM Location: Grand Ballroom "The High and Rising Sustainability of the Modern World and Agriculture's Contribution to It" Dennis Avery, Director of Global Food Issues for the Hudson Institute is the...

ASAE/CIGR Awards Presentations. (ASAE 2002: Engineering for a Sustainable World).(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(International Commission of Agricultural Engineering)
April 1, 2002... AE5O RECOGNITION PROGRAM Tuesday, July 30 - 9:00 AM-11:0O AM Location: Riverside Center East Refreshments will be served at this event FELLOWS INDUCTION CEREMONY AND RECEPTION Tuesday, July 30 - 6:00 PM-8:00 PM ...

International activities. (ASAE 2002: Engineering for a Sustainable World).(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(International Commission of Agricultural Engineering)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The International Commission of ASAE welcomes CIGR and their affiliate members and all International guests to this combined meeting of ASAE/ CIGR. We hope that you will find your attendance to be a rewarding experience and that you establish...

Other International activities. (ASAE 2002: Engineering for a Sustainable World).(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... INTL- 602 ASAE Steering Committee Meeting Monday, July 29 - 7:00 AM-8:30 AM Location: Gold Coast TUESDAY, JULY 30 Association of Overseas Chinese Agricultural, Biological, and Food Engineers (AOCABFE) Tuesday, July 30 -...

Senior Actives program. (ASAE 2002: Engineering for a Sustainable World).(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... TUESDAY, JULY 29, IS SENIOR ACTIVES DAY! Tuesday, July 29 - 9:00 AM-5:OO PM Location: Columbus G Moderator: Fred Buelow, Madison, WI (e-mail: fhbuelow@execpc. com) The Senior Actives program will be a "forum" in which all...

Special meetings and rap sessions. (ASAE 2002: Engineering for a Sustainable World).(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... WRITING PE EXAM QUESTIONS Sunday, July 28 - 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Location: Water Tower ENVIRONMENTAL STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION Monday, July 29 8:00 AM-4:00 PM - Waste Treatment Exhibition 4:00 PM-5:30 PM - Judging ...

Preprofessional (student) activies. (ASAE 2002: Engineering for a Sustainable World).(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)
April 1, 2002... The National Preprofessional Council is pleased to offer the following activities during the Chicago meeting. Along with these exciting activities, there will be a number of other ways for preprofessionals to become involved in ASAE. Such...

Continuing Preprofessional Development. (ASAE 2002: Engineering for a Sustainable World).
April 1, 2002... The Continuing Professional Development Committee (P-416) has developed a top-notch program for the 2002 meeting! Please preregister if you plan to attend a workshop. When you preregister you will receive a ticket in your on-site packet....

Technology presentations. (ASAE 2002: Engineering for a Sustainable World).(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)
April 1, 2002... Complete session information for presentations and speakers is listed on the ASAE website: http://www.asae.org/meetings/am2002/technical. html MONDAY SESSIONS MORNING SESSIONS 1 Microwave and RF Heating/Drying in Food and...

Housing and travel information. (ASAE 2002: Engineering for a Sustainable World).
April 1, 2002... MEETING LOCATION The entire meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The Hyatt is situated in downtown on the Chicago River, adjacent to the Magnificent Mile. Discover the excitement of rich cultural arts, majestic architecture...

Socials/breakfasts. (ASAE 2002: Engineering for a Sustainable World).(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Many of the following functions may involve additional cost separate from the full registration fee. If there is an additional fee, it will be noted following the description. When completing the registration form, check the appropriate boxes...

Spouse/guest activities/tours. (ASAE 2002: Engineering for a Sustainable World).
April 1, 2002... The following activities and tours have been coordinated with the help of ASAE First Lady Judy Skaggs and Beverly Palmer, wife of David Palmer, ASAE Foundation President. Chicago, The Town that Works, is proud to play host to ASAE and CIGR...

Technical tours. (ASAE 2002: Engineering for a Sustainable World).
April 1, 2002... Kevin Flikkema and the Local Host Committee has organized a diverse technical tour program for the ASAE/CIGR meeting. The Committee has a tour for every interest within ASAE and CIGR. Two "study tours" are planned for CIGR that depart on...

Committees to convene.(American Society of Agricultural Engineers annual meeting)
April 1, 2002... (AS OF MARCH 18, 2002) ASAE Annual International Meeting -- July 29-July 31, 2002 -- Hyatt Regency -- Chicago, Illinois USA These committees are scheduled to meet in conjunction with the 2002 ASAE/CIGR Meeting. An asterick (*) by a...

What is charitable giving? (Foundation).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Why should I give to charities, especially the ASAE Foundation? What are my options for giving? The options for charitable giving fall into two major categories -- giving cash now and giving assets/cash upon your death. Giving Now ...

Know all your member benefits? (Inside ASAE).(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Are you aware of all the benefits that your membership in ASAE provides? Electronic Access. Members may access a filly-searchable database of all ASAE technical publications produced during 2001 and 2002 including journals, proceedings,...

Standards Activities at AETC 2002. (Standards).(Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Headquarters staff from the ASAE Standards and Technical Activities Department recently attended the Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference (AETC) in Kansas City, Mo. The Cooperative Standards Program had a booth for questions and...

Project to translate ASAE Standards. (Standards).(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Standards and Technical Activities Department is working on a project to translate ASAE Standards into other languages. The first step will be to translate the standards into Spanish and Portuguese. Contacts have been made with various...

Kevin W. King. (Member News).(wins Technology Transfer Award)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Kevin W. King recently received a Technology Transfer Award from the USDA- Agricultural Research Service. The award recognizes outstanding effort in transferring research from the laboratory to growers, educators and other users worldwide. ...

Steven T. Bednarz P.E., Ranjan S. Muttiah and Raghavan Srinivasan were recently honored with Vice Chancellor's Awards. (Member News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Steven T. Bednarz P.E., Ranjan S. Muttiah and Raghavan Srinivasan were recently honored with Vice Chancellor's Awards in Excellence from the Texas A&M University Agriculture Program. The awards are the highest honor for employees of Texas...

Get on the list. (ASAE Online).(American Society of Agricultural Engineers offers listservs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... ASAE offers numerous listservs for members to correspond with each other on topics of interest. Visit www.asae.org/people/majordomo.html for details on how to participate in these electronic communication services. A listserv is composed...

Get a lifetime of benefits. (ASAE Online).(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... At www.asae.org/pr/recent.html#life, there is a calculator at the bottom of the page. Click on this calculator to determine how much it would cost to become a lifetime ASAE member. By filling in the personal information at the top of the...

Experience the world. (ASAE Online).(international educational programs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Students wishing to broaden their education with travel should visit www.asae.org/membership/students/global/index.html. This page offers information on travel abroad in agricultural and biosystems related educational programs offered by...

ASAE Technical Library. (ASAE Online).(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Check out the latest additions to the ASAE Technical Library: * Transactions of the ASAE, Vol. 45, Issue 1. * Applied Engineering in Agriculture, Vol. 18, Issue 1. * Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL): Environmental Regulation,...