PURPOSE The objectives of this study were to describe the distribution of all runners' performances in the largest marathons worldwide and to determine which environmental parameters have the maximal impact. METHODS We analysed the results of six European (Paris, London, Berlin) and American (Boston, Chicago, New York) marathon races from 2001 to 2010 through 1,791,972 participants' performan...

A laboratory study was conducted with the aim of evaluating and optimizing the environmental parameters of "landfarming", i.e., the disposal by biodegradation in soil of oily sludges generated in the refining of crude oil and related operations. Oil sludge biodegradation was monitored by CO2 evolution and by periodic analysis of residual hydrocarbons. The parameters studied were soil moisture, ...

Objective: The objective of the current research is to work towards resolving issues that affect sonar detection and classification/identification (C/ID) of underwater UXO using sonar. Background: Based on extensive assessments of other sensor technologies carried out at NSWC PCD for underwater Navy applications, sonar is expected to play an indispensible role in underwater UXO remediation. Aco...

Several mycoparasitic strains belonging to the filamentous fungal genus Trichoderma are promising candidates for the biological control of plant pathogenic fungi. When planning the application of antagonistic Trichoderma strains for the purposes of biological control, it is very important to consider the environmental parameters affecting the biocontrol agents in the soil. A series of abiotic a...

Abstract QDaedalus is an automated, computer-controlled astro-geodetic measurement system. Astronomical deflections of the vertical measured by system are significantly influenced atmospheric refraction. Therefore, measuring was further improved recording environmental parameters influencing refraction (air pressure, temperature, humidity) with accurate and high time resolution. In addition to ...