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The optimization of emergency call systems using simulation modeling , Evar C. Jones
Examining the freezing and thawing behavior of concretes with improved performance through internal curing and other methods , Wesley A. Jones
Study of aluminum honeycomb sandwich composite structure for increased specific damping , Aditi S. Joshi
ECONOMIC AND POLICY ANALYSIS FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEMS IN INDIANA , Jinho Jung
Joint Architecture For Reusable Vehicle-Integrated Software (J.A.R.V.I.S) , Anthony Mark Kane
Quantitative Imaging of Radiation Intensity from a Turbulent Sooting Flame , Robert Kapaku
EXCESSIVE DELAYS IN CLOSEOUTS CAN BE REMOVED WITH THE ADAPTATION OF BETTER PRACTICES , Vasudha Kaul
ANTICIPATORY AND REACTIVE RESPONSES TO CHOCOLATE RESTRICTION IN FREQUENT CHOCOLATE CONSUMERS , Chelsey L. Keeler
THE EFFECT OF COLOR ON EMOTIONS IN ANIMATED FILMS , Andrew Kennedy
Event Structure of Resultatives in ASL , Ashley Kentner
Unsteady Forces on a Spherical Particle Accelerating or Decelerating in an Initially Stagnant Fluid , Yashas Mudlapur Phaneesh Keshav
Reverse-Phase Liquid Chromatography Of Small Molecules Using Silica Colloidal Crystals , Natalya Khanina
Parental Acceptance of the Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among South Asian Immigrants Living in the Midwest USA , Samina Shams Khan
A framework of effective debris management for a resilient community , Jooho Kim
Optical properties of silicon core/multi-shell nanowires using FDTD and EMA methods , Tae Kon Kim
Developing a practical wireless monitoring solution for a size-constrained, low-power, biomechanical, sports telemetry system , Jeffery Ray King
CONTROLLING PROTEIN RELEASE USING BIODEGRADABLE MICROPARTICLES , Benjamin Patrick Kline
The combined effects of anthropogenic and environmental stressors on Fundulus grandis development , Christopher Jacob Klinkhamer
TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF ASH VARIETIES RESISTANT TO EMERALD ASH BORER , Lindsay Ann Kolich
Mode I Fatigue Delamination Onset of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer With Novel Post-Cure ThroughThickness Reinforcement , Christopher John Kourloufas
Paths of regression and renaissance: Comparing urban renewal and revitalization strategies in two midwestern model towns , Thomas Lee Kuipers
DETECTING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER INTERVENTIONS IN RECORDED AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM DATA , Yul Kwon
Resisting the Canon: Maori and the New Zealand Short Story Canon 1953-1984 , Rachel LaCasse-Ford
Experimental study of unsteady heat release in an unstable single element Lean Direct Injection (LDI) gas turbine combustor , Varun S. Lakshmanan
Perceptual compensation in individuals with autism spectrum disorders , Elizabeth Anne Langston
Defining Management Strategies To Maximize Net Soil Carbon And Nitrogen Retention In Turfgrass Systems , Quincy D. Law
Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer System For The Unmanned Aerial Vehicles , Tae Sup Lee
The Effects Of Acquisition On Restaurant Firms’ Performance: Different-Sector Versus Same-sector Acquisitions , Yongjin Lee
Investigating Surface Performance Trade-offs of Unimpeded Taxiways , Tiffany T. Le
Using the Microsoft Kinect to assess human bimanual coordination , Joshua James Liddy
Sustainable development of biogas resources in East Africa using transdisciplinary design models , Christopher M. Limiac
Chinese Undergraduate Students’ Preference for Chinese TAs and American TAs in the U.S. Context , Ruochen Li
ASSESSING THE USER EXPERIENCE WHEN USING MOBILE AUGMENTED REALITY IN ADVERTISING , Shanshan Li
A GPR-GPS-GIS-integrated, information-rich and error-aware system for detecting, locating and characterizing underground utilities , Shaui Li
Physical and chemical attributes of a genetically modified fruit pectin , Carl Patrick Littrell
Experimental and Numerical Study of the Air Distribution in an Airliner Cabin , Wei Liu
CAREER INTENTIONS OF INTERNATIONAL MASTER STUDENTS IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT , Wenjun Li
Spatial And Temporal Patterns Of Geo-Tagged Tweets , Yue Li
The impact of user centered design on student motivation , Craig T. Locker
A first generation digital soil map of a portion of the Uasin Gishu Plateau, Kenya , John A. Lomurut
AN ALGORITHM FOR IMPACTING SOFT STRUCTURES , Tengfei Long
Playing on the periphery: Metagaming and transgressive play , Patrick S. Love
The rhetorical constitution of online community: Identification and constitutive rhetoric in the community of reddit , Bradley Stephen Ludwig
Weld pool and keyhole dynamic analysis based on visual system and neural network during laser keyhole welding , Masiyang Luo
SHARED TOURISM EXPERIENCE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS , Wenying Luo
Habitat effects on chick-a-dee call complexity , Jacqueline Renee Lynch
Exhaust Thermal Management Using Cylinder Deactivation and Late Intake Valve Closing , Mark E. Magee
PHASE FIELD MODELING OF SHEAR YIELDING AND CRAZING IN GLASSY POLYMER , Yunzhe Mao
Coping with Emotions During Reintegration: An Evaluation of Service Members' Psychological Health , Christina Marie Marini
Wheat stored in triple layer plastic bags: Protection against the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and the effect of air leaks on hermetic storage , Daniel Thomas Martin
Management of root knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita ) in Indiana soybeans , David Edgardo Perla Martinez
Analyzing The Importance Of Diversifying Beyond Tobacco For Small-Scale Farmers In Malawi , Mphatso Charity Mbulukwa
Uncertainty, Irreversibility, And Investment In Secondgeneration Biofuels , Tanner Joseph McCarty
Impact of antimicrobials with or without the addition of phytase on phosphorus digestibility and utilization in swine and broiler chickens , Katherine A. McCormick
Quality and Safety Attributes of Sun-Dried Raisins from Afghanistan , Stacy A. McCoy
Investigation of Isotope Effects of Ozone as a Function of Temperature , Daniel J. McMahon
Assessment of noise metrics for application to rotorcraft , Andrew L. McMullen
Study of the Sustainbility Issues of Food Production Using Vertical Farm Methods in an Urban Environment within the State of Indiana , Victor Mendez Perez
Urban Hermitage in Literature of the City , Mark Ryan Mengel
Synthesis Of Multilayered Microparticles For Targeted Drug Delivery , Elizabeth Mercer
Using A Centrifuge For Quality Control Of Pre-Wetted Lightweight Aggregate In Internally Cured Concrete , Albert E. Miller
NATURALIZED OFFSPRING FROM AN 85-YEAR-OLD CHINESE CHESTNUT (CASTANEA MOLLISSIMA) PLANTING: STAND DYNAMICS AND GENETIC RELATIONSHIPS , Amy Christel Miller
Changes in tundra plant and soil organic geochemical composition in response to long-term increased winter precipitation in N. Alaska , Olivia Miller
High-Purity Gallium Analysis By Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry , Kyungjean Min
NEUROTROPHINS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON BREAST CANCER CELL PROLIFERATION AND MIGRATION , Kayla Elise Minser
Pharmacist Collaborative Drug Therapy Management in U.S. Hospitals , Pragya Mishra
EFFECTS OF ONLINE ORAL PRACTICE ON JAPANESE PITCH ACCENTUATION ACQUISITION , Mayu Miyamoto
The Role Of Agricultural Extension In Smallholder Farmer Adaptation To Climate Change In Blantyre District, Malawi , Raphael B. Mkisi
Integrated DC-DC boost converters using CMOS silicon on Sapphire Technology , Imaduddin Mohammad
Investigation into the control of melittin secondary structure and antimicrobial activity , Zachary B. Molinets
Designing Sustainable Mentoring Programs: Examining The Role Of Social Community In The Stem College Student Experience , Joi-Lynn Mondisa
A Computational Analysis Of The Aerodynamic And Aeromechanical Behavior Of The Purdue Multistage Compressor , David Monk
Nickel aluminum shape memory alloys via molecular dynamics , Keith Ryan Morrison
Modeling and Optimization of Care Transitions , Yuming Mo
Properties of Ambiguity Functions , John Mulcahy-Stanislawczyk
Management Of Bacterial Wilt On Muskmelon Using Actigard , Fawzia Mumtaz
COMPARISON OF A SIERPINSKI GASKET MONOPOLE ANTENNA TO BOW-TIE ANTENNAS BASED OFF THE FRACTAL ITERATIVE SHAPES , Kyle Nathan Murg
Experimental investigation of a forced response condition in a multistage compressor , William Louis Murray
Design and Analysis of a Cable-Driven Test Apparatus for Flapping-Flight Research , Stephen J. Musick
M.A.E.G.U.S: MEASURING ALTERNATE ENERGY GENERATION VIA UNITY SIMULATION , Kavin Muhilan Nataraja
Preparation & characterization of high purity Cu2 ZnSn(SxSe1-x)4 nanoparticles , Bethlehem G. Negash
Improving Indoor Air Quality through Botanical Air Filtration in Energy Efficient Residences , Daniel William Newkirk
Synthesis and characterization of crystalline iron nanoparticles from zerovalent iron sandwich complexes , Anh Tue Nguyen
Potential Impact Of Neonicotinoid Insecticides On Honey Bees (Apis Mellifera) In Muskmelon Production , Kira L. Nixon
Watershed Delineation in the Field: A New Approach for Mobile Applications Using LiDAR Elevation Data , Samuel Adam Noel
Comparative LCA of stand-alone power systems applied to remote cell towers , Eduardo Olmeda Noguera
Effect Of Post-Anthesis Fungicide Applications To Manage Fusarium Head Blight In Winter Wheat , Anna Noversoke
An assessment of the assimilation of lean and supply chain management practices in the construction industry , Helen S. Nunez
THE EFFECT OF VISUAL FEEDBACK ON VOICE ONSET TIME PRODUCTIONS BY L2 LEARNERS OF SPANISH , Heather Michelle Offerman
The effect of Six Sigma on corporate performance in the manufacturing and service sectors , Luis F. Ojeda
VARIABILITY IN UV DISINFECTION OF MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER , Angela Patricia Ortiz
Student's objectives and achievement strategies for laborataory work , Taylor M. Owings
Physical Activity Informational Websites: Accuracy, Language Ease, and Fear Appeal , Samantha Rose Paige
Software Architecture and Development for Controlling a Hubo Humanoid Robot , Manas Ajit Paldhe
Evaluation Of Lane Use Management Strategies , Chaitanya Paleti Siva Sai Krishna
Study of a generalized empirical model for predicting pressure drop for internal flows , Tejas Anup Pant
Clinical investigation of plethysmographic variability index: A derivative index of pulse oximetry in anesthetized dogs , Vaidehi V. Paranjape
Experimental Characterization Of Cu Free-Air Ball And Simulations Of Dielectric Fracture During Wire Bonding , Sai Sudharsanan Paranjothy
Key Residues of Human Cytoplasmic Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase-A and -B for Substrate Binding and Specificity , Byunghyun Park
The Multidimensional Prospects for L2 English Legal Writing , Jongkyung Park
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Jame, Sadia (2023), Influence of Irrigation and Drainage Practices on Water Resources. Doctoral Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: L. C. Bowling.
Lee, Charlotte (2023), Evaluating Subsurface Drainage Hydroclimatology and Impacts on Streamflow Across the Corn Belt. Doctoral Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: L. C. Bowling.
Rahman, Md. Sanoar (2022), Crop Water Status Quantification Using Thermal and Multispectral Sensing Technologies. Doctoral Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: L. C. Bowling.
Zhu, Yan (2022), Crop Water Status Quantification Using Thermal and Multispectral Sensing Technologies. Doctoral Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: K. A. Cherkauer.
Abughali, Bilal (2021), Parameterization of Crop Models Using UAS Captured Data. Masters Thesis, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: K. A. Cherkauer.
Watkins, Alec (2021), High-Resolution Monthly Crop Water Demand Mapping. Masters Thesis, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: K. A. Cherkauer.
Smith, Stuart (2021), Quantifying the impacts of inundated land area on streamflow and crop development. Doctoral Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professors: L. C. Bowling and K. A. Cherkauer.
Chagas, Isis S. P. C. (2020), The use and behavior of sorption media in mitigating excessive dissolved phosphorus in surface waters. Doctoral Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: L. C. Bowling.
Kines, Stephen (2019), Modeling the Impacts of Lakes and Wetlands on Streamflow. Masters Thesis, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: K. A. Cherkauer.
Lee, Charlotte (2017), Regional variability of subsurface drainage in the U.S. Corn Belt. Masters Thesis, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: L. C. Bowling.
Chin, Natalie (2016). Exploring the potential impacts of climate change on North America's Laurentian Great Lakes tourism sector. Doctoral Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. October 2016. Major Professor: K. A. Cherkauer.
Wang, Ruoyu (2016). Investigation of Climate Variability and Climate Change Impacts on Corn Yield in the Eastern Corn Belt, USA. Doctoral Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. March 2016. Major Professors: L. C. Bowling and K. A. Cherkauer.
Wang, Lili (2016). Climate Change Impacts on Water Quality in the Great Lakes Region. Doctoral Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. March 2016. Major Professor: K. A. Cherkauer.
Chagas, I. S. P. (2015). Estimating phosphorus removal by steel slag in a flume experiment: Effects of P concentration and subsurface hydrological condition. Master's thesis. Major Professor: L. C. Bowling.
Tan, Jing (2015), Estimating the Water Quality Condition of River and Lake Water in the Midwestern United Stated from its Spectral Characteristics, Doctoral Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. December 2015. Major Professor: K. A. Cherkauer.
Smith, Stuart (2015), Evaluating Management Options: Simulating Wetland Processes and Performance of Nutrient Reduction by use of a Water Quality Algorithm, Masters Thesis, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. October 2015. Major Professor: L. C. Bowling.
Hearst, Anthony (2014), Automatic extraction of plots from geo-registered UAS imagery of crop fields with complex planting schemes. Masters Thesis, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: K. A. Cherkauer.
Chen, Wei-Chih (2014), Assessment of Irrigation Use on Crop Yield and Water Supplies in the Midwestern U.S., Doctoral Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: K. A. Cherkauer.
Stewart, Emily (2014), Hydrologic Impacts due to Land Cover Change in the Yellowwood Lake Watershed, Masters Thesis, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: K. A. Cherkauer.
Brooks, Kyle (2013), Measurement of drain flow, soil moisture, and water table to assess drainage water management, Masters Thesis, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: L. C. Bowling.
Chiu, Chun-Mei (2013), Observation-based algorithm development for subsurface hydrology in northern temperate wetlands, Doctoral Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. (Dissertation Number 3612937). Major Professor: L. C. Bowling.
Roath, Jennifer (2013), An evaluation of spatial variability of water stress index across the United States: Implications of supply and demand in the east vs the west, Masters Thesis, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: L. C. Bowling.
Rutkowski, Sarah (2012), Role of Climate Variability on Subsurface Drainage and Streamflow Patterns in Agricultural Watersheds, Masters Thesis, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: K. A. Cherkauer.
Tan, Jing (2011), Assessing Stream Temperature Variation and Its Relationship with Urbanization in the Pacific Northwest, Masters Thesis, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: K. A. Cherkauer.
Naz, Bibi S. (2011), The Hydrologic Sensitivity of the Upper Indus River to Glacier Changes in the Karakoram Himalayas, PhD Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: L. C. Bowling.
Yang, Gaven (2011), Hydrologic Response of Watersheds to Urbanization in the Upper Great Lakes Region, PhD Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: L. C. Bowling.
Mishra, Vimal (2010), Understanding the Impacts of Historic Climate Variability and Climate Change on Lakes in the Great Lakes Region, PhD Dissertation. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: K. A. Cherkauer.
Ale, S. (2009), Impact of Drainage Water Management on Watershed Nitrate Load in West Central Indiana, PhD Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: L. C. Bowling.
Mao, Dazhi (2008), Development and application of a coupled erosion and hydrology modeling system, PhD Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: K. A. Cherkauer.
Sathulur, K. (2008), The spatial distribution of water table position in northern Eurasian wetlands using the Variable Infiltration Capacity Model , Master of Science in Engineering Thesis, Purdue University. Major Professor: L. C. Bowling.
Sinha, Tushar (2008), Climate change impacts on the hydrologic role of seasonal soil frost in the northern Midwestern United States, PhD Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: K. A. Cherkauer.
Naz, Bibi S. (2006), Hydrologic Impact of Subsurface Drainage of Agricultural Fields , Master Thesis, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: L. C. Bowling.
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Optimizing Irrigation and Fertigation for Watermelon Production in Southern Indiana
Watermelon [ Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai] is one of the world's top three most consumed fruits. Indiana cultivates approximately 7,000 acres of watermelons every year, ranking 6 th in the nation. More than 70% of this production is concentrated in and around Knox County, making Southern Indiana a key region for watermelon production in the States. Despite its significance, watermelon production faces many challenges, including erratic rainfall patterns exacerbated by climate change. Enhanced irrigation management has emerged as a critical strategy in mitigating negative environmental effects and in optimizing fertilizer applications.
Currently, Southern Indiana farmers have incorporated different irrigation and fertilization practices into watermelon production, yet the effects on production outcomes remain poorly understood. To bridge this gap in knowledge, this study aims to explore the effects of existing practices on watermelon yield and develop irrigation guidelines for optimal production in the region. The experiment was conducted at Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center, Vincennes, Indiana, in 2022 and 2023. Four treatments were applied: High Irrigation, Low Irrigation, No Irrigation, and Fertigation. Fertigation treatment received the same water application as the High Irrigation treatment. Fertilizers were applied pre-plant in the High, Low, and No irrigation treatments, while frequent fertigation was applied to the Fertigation Treatment. Soil moisture sensors measuring volumetric water content were used for irrigation decisions. In 2022, the irrigation thresholds were set at 15% water depletion at 1-ft depth for High Irrigation and Fertigation treatment, and 2-ft depth for Low Irrigation. In 2023, the irrigation threshold for Low Irrigation was adjusted to 40% water depletion at 1-ft depth.
While soil moisture levels in the bed at the different depths varied notably among treatments, no significant differences in yield by weight were observed. The minimal impact of irrigation on watermelon yield suggests that rainfall provides sufficient water, preventing yield-reducing stress. However, the Fertigation and High Irrigation treatments yielded more fruit than the Low Irrigation and No Irrigation treatments. The dry periods in both years coincided with the watermelon fruit setting stages that may have contributed to the lower fruit set in the Low Irrigation and No Irrigation treatments. Fertigation showed a higher early yield than the other treatments in 2022. Analysis of soil and tissue nitrogen levels indicated that sole nitrogen application before planting could result in excessive soil nitrogen levels during vegetative growth. This excess nitrogen might delay flowering and harvest. This project offers insights into enhancing irrigation and fertilization practices for watermelon production in southern Indiana.
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3. Pay the Deposit Fee. Master's Thesis Fee $90.00. Ph.D. Dissertation Fee $125.00. West Lafayette Campus. West Lafayette candidates will pay the deposit fee through their myPurdue accounts. The thesis fee will appear in a candidate's student account 5-10 business days after the HammerRR submission is approved. Regional Campuses.
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Dissertations & Theses @ CIC Institutions - Searches dissertations at Purdue; ProQuest Dissertations & Theses - Contains more than 2 million entries, popular resource for information about doctoral dissertations and master's theses. Make sure "Dissertations and Theses" is selected above the Search Bar. ... Purdue University, 610 Purdue Mall ...
Theses from 2018. PDF. A study of the characteristics of a differential privacy implementation, Niveah T. Abraham. PDF. Additive Manufacturing for Aerodynamic Diffuser Designs in a Centrifugal Compressor, Ruben Adkins-Rieck. PDF. Synthesis of Stable Open-Shell Moieties and Polymers for Charge Transfer Applications, Varad Vinayak Agarkar.
Students depositing their thesis (or dissertation) with the Purdue University Graduate School must certify that they have prepared the thesis while observing the provisions if Purdue University Policy III.A.2, November 18, 2011, Policy on Research Misconduct.Students will make the appropriate selection using the Electronic Thesis Acceptance Form (ETAF) 9.
University Thesis and Dissertation Templates. Theses and dissertations are already intensive, long-term projects that require a lot of effort and time from their authors. Formatting for submission to the university is often the last thing that graduate students do, and may delay earning the relevant degree if done incorrectly.
Dissertations & Theses @ CIC Institutions - Searches dissertations at Purdue; ProQuest Dissertations & Theses - Contains more than 2 million entries, popular resource for information about doctoral dissertations and master's theses. Make sure "Dissertations and Theses" is selected above the Search Bar. ... Purdue University, 610 Purdue Mall ...
Psychology or Psychological Science-Related Subjects. This database contains more than one million citations and summaries of journal articles, book chapters, books, dissertations and technical reports, all in the field of psychology. It also includes information about the psychological aspects of related disciplines such as medicine ...
Dissertations. A quick guide to finding dissertations, with links. The Purdue University Libraries collects, preserves, and provides access to dissertations as original works of scholarship in conjunction with doctorates awarded by the University. Other pertinent student works such as master's and honors theses may also be collected.
Dissertations from 2018. Model Based Clustering Algorithms with Applications, Wutao Wei. Parental Divorce, Parental Conflict Dimensions, Perception of Gains, Growth, and Parent-Child Relationship in College Students, Matthew M. Welsh. Neural Encoding and Decoding with Deep Learning for Natural Vision, Haiguang Wen.
Theses from 2014. PDF. The optimization of emergency call systems using simulation modeling, Evar C. Jones. PDF. Examining the freezing and thawing behavior of concretes with improved performance through internal curing and other methods, Wesley A. Jones. PDF. Study of aluminum honeycomb sandwich composite structure for increased specific ...
Early Purdue University Theses and Dissertations (starting in 1882 and scanned up to 1906 so far) have been scanned and are available online. Open access copies are available online through the Theses and Dissertations, Purdue e-Puds (including some copies from ProQuest).
Request a Consultation. The Office of Graduate Records recommends a formatting consultation appointment early in the semester. If after reviewing the templates, you require more formatting guidance, be sure to reach out to [email protected] . In addition, we strongly recommend that you submit your completed deposit draft to us for ...
Hearst, Anthony (2014), Automatic extraction of plots from geo-registered UAS imagery of crop fields with complex planting schemes. Masters Thesis, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major Professor: K. A. Cherkauer. Chen, Wei-Chih (2014), Assessment of Irrigation Use on Crop Yield and Water Supplies in the Midwestern U.S., Doctoral Dissertation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
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Purdue University, 610 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907, (765) 494-4600 ... Individual research projects for students completing an undergraduate thesis. Continuation of CHE 49800. Includes submission of written thesis and public oral presentation. Permission of instructor required.
Thesis & Dissertation Overview. When writing a long document such as a thesis or dissertation over a sustained time period, writers may find it difficult to stay motivated and make progress. Some institutions offer "dissertation retreats" or camps for helping writers make progress. An Intensive Writing Experience (IWE) is a similar event in ...
CE grad student Mohammadhosein Pourgholamali received the Purdue University College of Engineering Outstanding MS Thesis Award for Spring 2024 for his thesis titled, Robust design of electric charging infrastructure locations under travel demand uncertainty and driving range heterogeneity.
Quantum-enhanced approaches enable high-resolution imaging and sensing with signal-to-noise ratios beyond classical limits. However, operating in the quantum regime is highly susceptible to environmental influences and experimental conditions. Implementing these techniques necessitates highly controlled environments or intricate preparation methods, which can restrict their practical ...
Go to Dissertations and Theses (PQDT). It offers a comprehensive listing of bibliographic entries for theses and dissertations in the Dissertation Abstracts database. Theses and dissertations listed since 1997 are available in PDF digital format for users affiliated with Purdue University with access to theses and dissertations from CIC ...
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