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Spring Sport
“When spring came, even the false spring,
there were no problems except where to be happiest”
– Ernest Hemingway (A Moveable Feast, 1964)
I know absolutely NOTHING about NCAA hockey… but that was an incredible game with Denver vs Michigan.
I watched all of the 3rd period, OT, & 2OT and that was THRILLING.
Denver takes down #1 seed Michigan. As a non hockey fan Frozen Four is sick.
pic.twitter.com/dyZVUsY7yt— Garrett Armbrust (@4thandsaturday) April 10, 2026
University of Michigan Sailing Team | Great Lakes
We are consolidating over 10+ years of coverage of sport standards by the season now. This is our first cut breaking the topic into four separate seasons. Join us today at the usual hour when we sort through stabilized literature and the codes and standards open for public consultation
Soccer
Rugby
University of Michigan | Washtenaw County
Equestrian
Cricket
Baseball
Tennis
Track and Field
University of Colorado | Boulder County
Swimming
Golf
Beach Volleyball
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Field Hockey
A novel smart energy management system in sports stadiums
A novel smart energy management system in sports stadiums
Shady S. Refaat, et al
Texas A&M University at Qatar, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
Professional and collegiate sport venues consume huge electrical energy. Therefore, a smart management of their electric energy is essential for significant energy saving. Accordingly, this paper proposes a novel embedded real-time, smart, and active energy management system to monitor and efficiently manage such huge and typically uncontrolled energy for minimizing energy consumption and cost per day while considering spectators preferences, comfort level in behavioral modification program, and health aspects. This will provide an opportunity for spectators to reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency while considering healthcare concept. In addition, the proposed energy management system is equipped with embedded tools to collect and monitor energy information for each stadium’s area. The data are processed and fed to the artificial neural network algorithm that is used for managing and controlling stadium loads. This strategy does not require any change in the conventional stadium electrical panel. The proposed online algorithm yields to improve the overall grid efficiency, reliability, and increase awareness of the importance of energy conservation. Real-Time implementation of the concept is demonstrated and analyzed.
Performance Monitoring for Power Plants
“A View of Murton Colliery near Seaham, County Durham” (1843) / John Wilson Carmichael
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has registered a Project Initiation Notification with ANSI to launch a revision to its consensus product ASME PM-202x, Performance Monitoring for Power Plants. This product should interest stakeholders in involved in college and universities with district energy plants — facility management staffs, consulting engineers, operations and maintenance staff.
From the project prospectus:
These Guidelines cover fossil-fueled power plants, gas-turbine power plants operating in combined cycle, and a balance-of-plant portion including interface with the steam supply system of nuclear power plants. They include performance monitoring concepts, a description of various methods available, and means for evaluating particular applications.
Since the original publication of these Guidelines in 1993—then limited to steam power plants—the field of performance monitoring (PM) has gained considerable importance. The lifetime of plant equipment has been improved, while economic demands have increased to extend it even further by careful monitoring. The PM techniques themselves have also been transformed, largely by the emergence of electronic data acquisition as the dominant method of obtaining the necessary information.
These Guidelines present:
• “Fundamental Considerations”—of PM essentials prior to the actual application, so you enter fully appraised of all the requirements, potential benefits and likelihood of tradeoffs of the PM program.
• “Program Implementation”—where the concepts of PM implementation, diagnostics and cycle interrelationships have been brought into closer conjunction, bringing you up-to-date with contemporary practice.
• “Case Studies / Diagnostic Examples”—from the large amount of experience and historical data that has been accumulated since 1993.
Intended for employees of power plants and engineers involved with all aspects of power production.
From ANSI’s PINS registry:
Project Need: This document is being developed in order to address performance monitoring and optimization techniques for different power generating facilities. The latest trends and initiatives in performance monitoring as well as practical case studies and examples will be incorporated.
Stakeholders: Designers, producers/manufacturers, owners, operators, consultants, users, general interest, laboratories, regulatory/government, and distributors.
This document will cover power generation facilities including steam generators, steam turbines, and steam turbine cycles (including balance of plant of nuclear facilities), gas turbines, and combined cycles. The guidelines include performance monitoring concepts, a description of various methods available, and means for evaluating particular applications.
No drafts open for public consultation at this time. The PINS announcement was placed on October 11th*. The PINS registry is a stakeholder mapping platform that identifies the beginning of a formal process that may interest other accredited, competitor standards developers. Many ASME consensus products may be indirectly referenced in design guidelines and construction contracts with the statement “Conform to all applicable codes”
The landing page for the ASME standards development enterprise is linked below:
Note that you will need to set up a (free) account to access this and other ASME best practice titles.
We maintain all ASME consensus products on the standing agenda of our periodic Mechanical and Energy teleconferences. See our CALENDAR for the next online meeting; open to everyone.
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University of Michigan
Issue: [19-148]
Category: District Energy, Energy, Mechanical
Colleagues: Richard Robben, Larry Spielvogel
LEARN MORE:
Acceptable Performance Standard for District Cooling Systems
Thermal load on large campus power systems interact with electrical energy systems. We track ASHRAE 245P described below:
Fences & Zoning
Colkett, Victoria Susanna; King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, as Seen from Clare Hall Piece and Crotches; National Trust, Anglesey Abbey;
Best practice discovery and promulgation for land use between colleges and universities and their host municipalities in the United States is hastened by a combination of codes, standards, and government regulations. Here are some key ones:
- Zoning Codes: Zoning ordinances dictate land use within municipalities, including where educational institutions can be located and what activities they can undertake.
- Building Codes: These are regulations that govern the construction and maintenance of buildings. Educational institutions must comply with these codes for the safety and welfare of their occupants.
- Fire Codes: Fire codes ensure that buildings meet safety standards regarding fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and firefighting equipment. Compliance is crucial for the safety of students and staff.
- Health Codes: Health codes set standards for sanitation, food safety, and other health-related matters. Colleges and universities, especially those with dining facilities and student housing, must adhere to these regulations.
- Environmental Regulations: These regulations govern environmental protection, waste management, and pollution control. Educational institutions may need to comply with federal, state, and local environmental laws.
- Parking and Transportation Regulations: Municipalities often have regulations concerning parking, traffic flow, and public transportation. Colleges and universities must consider these factors when planning campus infrastructure and events.
I don’t think that house will pass an inspection. There are so many zoning violations. pic.twitter.com/cWDHvbnwkG
— Keith Hix (AI) (@KeithHixAI) September 4, 2024
- Land Use Regulations: Beyond zoning codes, municipalities may have additional land use regulations that affect educational institutions, such as restrictions on expansion or development in certain areas.
- Permitting and Licensing Requirements: Colleges and universities may need permits or licenses for certain activities, such as hosting events, serving alcohol, or operating transportation services.
- Taxation Laws: While educational institutions often enjoy tax-exempt status, they may still be subject to certain taxes, such as property taxes on non-educational properties or sales taxes on commercial activities.
- Student Housing Regulations: Some municipalities have specific regulations governing student housing, including occupancy limits, safety standards, and rental property inspections.
- Noise Ordinances: Municipalities may have ordinances regulating noise levels, particularly in residential areas. Colleges and universities must consider these regulations when planning events or construction activities.
- Community Relations Agreements: In some cases, colleges and universities may enter into agreements with their host municipalities to address specific issues or concerns, such as traffic management, public safety, or community engagement initiatives.
During today’s colloquium we explore the catalogs of the dominant standards developments whose titles are most frequently incorporated by reference into local statues. Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.
Chesterton’s Fence is a simple rule of thumb that suggests you should never destroy a fence, change a rule, or alter a tradition if you do not understand why it was created in the first place. China’s Four Pests Campaign during the Great Leap Forward shows the tragic consequences of meddling with things we do not fully understand.
Several organizations set standards for the design, construction, and maintenance of sports fences. Some of the key organizations include:
1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International)
ASTM International develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services, including those related to sports fencing. Relevant standards include:
2. American Sports Builders Association (ASBA)
ASBA provides guidelines and specifications for the construction and maintenance of sports facilities, including fencing for various sports. They offer resources, best practices, and certification programs for sports builders.
3. International Code Council (ICC)
The ICC publishes the International Building Code (IBC), which includes guidelines for the construction and safety standards for sports facilities. The IBC is widely adopted by jurisdictions across the United States and provides a comprehensive set of regulations for building construction.
4. National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
NRPA sets standards and best practices for the design, construction, and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities, including sports fences. They provide resources and training to professionals in the field.
5. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA sets and enforces standards to ensure safe and healthful working conditions. This includes guidelines for workplace safety during the installation and maintenance of sports fences.
6. Fencing Industry Association (FIA)
The FIA provides industry-specific standards and best practices for the fencing industry. They offer resources, training, and certifications for professionals involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of fences.
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— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) September 10, 2022
More Crowding, Fewer Babies: The Effects of Housing Density on Fertility
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Infotech 400
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File: July 22, 2024
“Though I am not a prophet, nor the son of a prophet,
yet I venture to predict that before the end of the century
many a person who now reads this page will receive a flash of intelligence
from some other mortal thousands of miles distant,”
“The Telegraph and the Press”
— Charles F. Briggs (New York Herald, 1844)
(c) The New Yorker
Today we break down the literature for building, maintaining and supporting the computing infrastructure of education settlements. We use the term “infotech” gingerly to explain action for a broad span of technologies that encompass enterprise servers and software, wireless and wired networks, campus phone networks, and desktop computers that provide administrative services and career tech video production. The private sector has moved at light speed to respond to the circumstances of the pandemic; so have vertical incumbents evolving their business models to seek conformance revenue. Starting 2023 we break down the topic accordingly:
Infotech 200: Wired and wireless infrastructure for education and administration related to teaching sciences and supporting fine and lively arts
Infotech 400: Physical system middleware for research facilities; data center location, power supply, cooling systems, fire suppression, security, monitoring and management.
The literature radiates continually by consortia, open-source, or ad hoc standards-setting domains rather than the private standards system administered by global and standards setting bodies; to wit:
International:
IEC (EN 50600), IET, ISO, ITU
IEEE
United States:
Data Center Operations and Maintenance Best Practices
Everywhere else:
3GPP & 3GPP2, Apache Software Foundation, ISTE, OneM2M, Uptime Institute
The ICT domain is huge, replacing physical libraries. The foregoing is a highly curated sample.
We continue to include teaching and learning media standards on our colloquia however it is likely that will break up this topic into at least two related colloquia as 2022 proceeds; with primary focus on the design, construction and maintenance of the physical ICT infrastructure. Much depends upon the interest of our clients, colleagues and other stakeholders. We collaborate closely with the IEEE Education and Healthcare Electrotechnology Committee.
Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.
Readings:
“The Proposed Union of the Telegraph and Postal Systems” 1869 | Western Union Telegraph Company
“Systems of Logic Based on Ordinals” 1938 | Alan Turing, Princeton University
Artificial Intelligence
INCITS 594-202x: Information technology — Framework for Managing Unique Risks from Frontier AI
In development (20 percent completed): This standard will describe a framework for managing the unique risks to public safety and security from frontier AI models and systems. In particular, the standard will focus on managing risks that can materialize with such scale, severity, velocity and irreversibility that they necessitate more specialized or extensive risk management approaches than those specified in existing AI risk management standards, such as ISO/IEC 23894, 42001, and 42005. In light of those standards, this standard will primarily address elements of risk management across the risk management lifecycle that warrant additional treatment given the unique risk profile of frontier AI models and systems.
File: May 14, 2019
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The International Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) — an ANSI accredited standards developing organization — is the forum of choice for information technology (IT) developers, producers and users for the creation and maintenance of formal de jure IT standards. The INCITS’ mission is to promote the effective use of Information and Communication Technology through standardization in a way that balances the interests of all stakeholders and increases the global competitiveness of the member organizations. INCITS seeks to broaden its membership base in the following categories:
• Service Providers
• Users
• Standards Development Organizations and Consortia
• Academic Institutions*
In this week’s ANSI Standards Action (Page 28) and has renewed its invitation to the foregoing stakeholders.
The INCITS Executive Board serves as the consensus body with oversight of its 40+ Technical Committees. Additionally, the INCITS Executive Board has the international leadership role as the US Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information Technology. Membership in the INCITS Executive Board is open to all directly and materially affected parties in accordance with INCITS membership rules. To find out more about participating on the INCITS Executive Board, contact Jennifer Garner at jgarner@itic.org or visit http://www.incits.org/participation/membership-info for more information.
— Originally posted January 15, 2018
Meeting Notice and Call for Members for the New INCITS Technical Committee on Artificial Intelligence (US TAG to JTC 1/SC 42) Organizational Meeting – January 30-31, 2018. The 1.5 day organizational meeting of INCITS/Artificial Intelligence will be held January 30 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and January 31, 2018 (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM). The meeting will be hosted by Google in Mountain View or Sunnyvale, California. While face-to-face participation is strongly encouraged, WebEx participation will be available for those not able to attend in person. The agenda, details on the meeting venue, related documents and instructions for joining the WebEx meeting will be distributed to organizational representatives requesting membership on the new committee.
Scope of JTC 1/SC 42:
Serve as the focus and proponent for JTC 1’s standardization program on Artificial Intelligence
Provide guidance to JTC 1, IEC, and ISO committees developing Artificial Intelligence applications
The INCITS committee will operate under the ANSIaccredited procedures for the InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS); (see INCITS Organization, Policies and Procedures). Additional information can also be found at http://www.incits.org/participation/membership-info.
Many standards developing organizations, open source consortia and ad hoc workgroups are competing in this space. Here are a few links to organizations with whom we collaborate routinely; a list that will likely need to expand quickly:
ANSI Standards Action Notice (Page 31)
IEEE Education & Healthcare Committee
* Comment from Standards Michigan: Keep in mind that when the global standards federation claims that “academia is involved” the presence of a subject matter expert directly employed by an educational institution does not necessarily add balance to materially affected stakeholders generally required in global standards setting systems. Very often, academic faculty are proxies for manufacturers, insurance, and conformance bodies that retain their expertise on a per-project basis. As we explain in ABOUT the true user/owner/final fiduciary (in all nations and among all standards developing organizations) is the weakest voice in the standards setting process. This weakness is not the fault of individual standards setting organizations but a weakness seen in all participatory democracy. The influence of the user/owner/final fiduciary may be affected through consumer market price signals at the farthest end of the supply chain.
Bias and Fairness in Large Language Models
New update alert! The 2022 update to the Trademark Assignment Dataset is now available online. Find 1.29 million trademark assignments, involving 2.28 million unique trademark properties issued by the USPTO between March 1952 and January 2023: https://t.co/njrDAbSpwB pic.twitter.com/GkAXrHoQ9T
— USPTO (@uspto) July 13, 2023
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