The Ethics of Farming Animals

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The Ethics of Farming Animals

June 29, 2023
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“The Peace of Wild Things”

When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water,
and the great heron feeds.

I come into the peace of wild things
who do not tax their lives with forethought
of grief. I come into the presence of still water.
And I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting with their light. For a time
I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.

— Wendell Berry

Animals 100

Dogs and Agriculture

Border Collie Optimization

The Dog: A Natural History

Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures

June 29, 2023
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Welcome to cdpACCESS

From our archive.  Once Group B is released in late 2022 the 2023/2024 Group A revision will begin.

Group A 2021 Model Building Codes

Internet of Water Things

June 27, 2023
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Internet of Water Things: A Remote Raw Water Monitoring and Control System

Abílio C. Da Silva Júnior – Aloísio V. Lira Neto – Victor Hugo C. De Albuquerque
Universidade de Fortaleza
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Roberto Munoz
Universidad de Valparaíso
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María De Los Ángeles Quezada
Instituto Tecnológico de Tijuana
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Mohammad Mehedi Hassan
King Saud University
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Abstract: The scarcity of the planet’s water resources is a concern of several international entities and governments. Smart solutions for water quality monitoring are gaining prominence with advances in communication technology. This work’s primary goal is to develop a new online system to monitor and manage water resources, called Internet of Water Things (IoWT). The proposed system’s objective would be to control and manage raw water resources. Thus, it has developed a platform based on the server-less architecture and Internet of Things Architectural Reference Model, in which it is applied in a simulation environment, considering several electronic devices to validate its performance. For this research, there is a system for capturing raw water from tubular wells. Each well has a level sensor, a temperature sensor and a rain gauge. The data is collected every minute by an electronic device and sent every hour to the IoWT system. From data analysis, the amount of memory allocated to functions minimally interferes with efficiency. The IoWT system, applied in a real case, consists of connecting a device installed in a water well to the platform, where the data is transmitted through a 3G network and then processed. Thus, the proposed approach has great potential to be considered a complementary tool in monitoring raw water and assisting in decision-making for the management of water resources.

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Inauguration of New Supercomputer

June 25, 2023
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Supercomputing plays a crucial role in academic research by providing researchers with the computational power needed to perform complex and data-intensive tasks that are beyond the capabilities of standard computers. These advanced computing systems offer significant benefits and opportunities for researchers across various disciplines. Here are some key roles that supercomputing fulfills in academic research:

Simulation and Modeling: Supercomputers are used to simulate and model complex phenomena that cannot be easily replicated in real-world experiments. This is particularly important in fields like physics, chemistry, climate science, and engineering. Researchers can simulate the behavior of materials, climate patterns, particle interactions, and more, enabling a deeper understanding of natural processes and guiding experimental design.

Big Data Analysis: In many academic disciplines, researchers are dealing with vast amounts of data generated from experiments, observations, or simulations. Supercomputers excel in processing and analyzing big data, extracting valuable insights, and identifying patterns or correlations that would be difficult or impossible to detect using traditional computing resources.

Genomics and Bioinformatics: Supercomputing plays a vital role in genomics and bioinformatics research. Analyzing and comparing genomic data from various species or individuals requires immense computational power. Supercomputers help researchers analyze DNA sequences, identify genes associated with diseases, and explore the complexities of biological systems.

Drug Discovery and Computational Biology: Supercomputers are instrumental in drug discovery and computational biology, where researchers use simulations to understand how drugs interact with target proteins or predict the structure of complex biological molecules. These simulations help in the development of new drugs and therapies.

Astrophysics and Cosmology: Supercomputing is used to simulate the behavior of galaxies, stars, and the universe as a whole. Astrophysicists and cosmologists rely on supercomputers to model the evolution of celestial bodies, study cosmic events, and explore the mysteries of the universe.

Machine Learning and AI Research: Supercomputers accelerate research in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning by providing the computational power needed to train large-scale models and algorithms. This is critical for applications like natural language processing, image recognition, and autonomous systems.

Optimization and Data-Driven Decision Making: In various fields, supercomputing enables optimization problems to be solved more efficiently, leading to data-driven decision making. This is relevant in areas such as logistics, transportation, finance, and operations research.

Climate and Environmental Studies: Supercomputers are extensively used in climate and environmental research to model climate change, weather patterns, and the impact of human activities on the environment. These simulations help in understanding and mitigating the effects of global warming and other environmental challenges.

A small, entry-level supercomputer designed for academic or research purposes might cost around $500,000 to $1 million. These systems typically have modest computing power and are used in smaller research institutions or organizations with limited budgets.

Mid-range supercomputers with more significant computational capabilities can cost anywhere from $1 million to $10 million. These systems are often used in larger research institutions, national laboratories, and universities for advanced scientific simulations, big data analysis, and AI research.

At the high end, the most powerful and cutting-edge supercomputers, known as “exascale” systems, can cost several hundred million to over a billion dollars. These machines are at the forefront of technology and are typically used for groundbreaking research in areas like climate modeling, nuclear research, drug discovery, and national security applications.

A Translator’s Journey

June 24, 2023
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“Things aren’t all so tangible and sayable as people would usually have us believe; most experiences are unsayable; they happen in a space that no word has ever entered, and more unsayable than all other things are works of art, those mysterious existences, whose life endures beside our own small, transitory life.”

Rainer Maria Rilke

 

Language Proficiency

 

Kitchens 100

June 22, 2023
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“The Crèche” 1890 Albert Anker

Owing to the complexity of the domain, starting 2023 we will break down the standards for education community safety and sustainability into two separate colloquia — Kitchens 100, Kitchenettes 200,  and Kitchens 300.

Kitchens 100 will deal with fire safety and ventilation

Kitchenettes 200 will deal with small multi-appliance installations in commercial occupancies; typical in education communities

 Kitchens 300 will deal with sustainability criteria.  Kitchens 100 will deal primarily safety.

Today we explain the results of our status check on kitchen safety literature; starting with US-based standards developers; among them:

3-A Sanitary Standards

American Gas Association

AGA Response to The Atlantic Article about Natural Gas Cooking

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

ASHRAE International

Ventilation for Commercial Cooking Operations

ASTM International

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

Noteworthy Research:

Design Application of Smart Kitchen for Aging Based on Interactive Behavior Analysis

IAPMO International

Prefabricated Gravity Grease Interceptors

International Code Council

National Fire Protection Association

National Electrical Code

Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

NSF International

The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

We will also review federal and state-level regulatory action.   Open to everyone.  Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.

Related:

Ohio State University: Building Steam Systems and Utilization Design Criteria

Kitchen Flooring Standards

How You Can Help Earthquake Victims and Families in Turkey and Syria

Lighting Theatre & Auditorium Spaces

June 21, 2023
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Heritage Christian School Indiana

With illumination technology an essential part of the safety of audiences and subjects, and the quality and character of art and entertainment events, we follow best practice titles published by the Illumination Engineering Society; its library linked below:

IES Lighting Library

Anyone who has ever purchased a ticket for a Broadway (New York) performance event, may understand (in dollar terms), the complexity of these events and the transfer cost to design, build, operate and maintain the complex electrotechnologies that make them successful.  We see many changes to the firmware governing event technologies crossing our radar.

The IES has a number of titles of a general nature that are consulted routinely in education communities; among them the American National Standard Practice on Lighting for Educational Facilities.   We find them incorporated by reference into design guidelines and construction contracts; especially The Lighting Handbook, 10th Edition.

Our interest today lies in IES DG-20 Stage Lighting – A Guide to Planning of Theatres and Auditoriums. updated to add content for stage lighting controls; interfacing with networks, house light design, control, and performance including emergency lighting, stage worklight and cue light systems; LED and automated stage lighting instruments; power distribution for stage and house lighting systems; and future proofing systems.  A related title — IES RP-41 Recommended Practice: Lighting Theater, Auditorium, and Worship Spaces — also noteworthy for its applicability in other cultural occupancies in education communities

There are no live consultations in the IES bibliography for either of these titles at the moment.  When there are you may find them at the link below.

IES Standards Open for Public Review

We always encourage our colleagues to participate directly in the IES standards development process.  CLICK HERE to get started.  You may also communicate directly with IES staff about securing the review drafts (Contact Albert Suen, asuen@ies.org).

Because of the ubiquity of lighting technology IES titles are on the standing agenda of several of our periodic teleconferences — Power, Healthcare, Sport and Lively Art colloquia.   We collaborate closely with experts on the IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee.   See our CALENDAR for the next online meeting; open to everyone.

Issue: [14-110]

Category: Electrical, Arts & Entertainment, Lighting

Colleagues: Mike Anthony, Jim Harvey, Kane Howard


LEARN MORE:

Pennsylvania State University Engineering Student Thesis on Auditorium Lighting

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