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First Underground Photograph Taken In America, Wm. Gross Magee Feb 2013

First Underground Photograph Taken In America, Wm. Gross Magee

Mammoth Cave Research Symposia

The presentation covers the work of Charles Waldack in Mammoth Cave. Waldack took the first underground photographs in America. He was the pioneer of using magnesium as a light source for cave photography. It explores the who, why, when, where and how of his images in the cave. It covers the recreation of his stereo views in the cave showing the same views taken nearly 150 years apart.


Archaeological Investigations For Proposed Trail Rehabilitation Within Mammoth Cave, Steven R. Ahler, George M. Crothers Feb 2013

Archaeological Investigations For Proposed Trail Rehabilitation Within Mammoth Cave, Steven R. Ahler, George M. Crothers

Mammoth Cave Research Symposia

In 2008, staff from the University of Kentucky Program for Archaeological Research (UK-PAR) and the Illinois State Museum Society (ISMS) conducted archaeological and paleontological investigations at Mammoth Cave National Park in advance of proposed rehabilitation of 40,499 linear feet of selected trail segments within Mammoth Cave. This presentation focuses on the results of archaeological investigations conducted within Mammoth Cave and is confined to discussion of the prehistoric materials. These materials were confined to the upper and lower passages of the Historic Tour, the Lantern Tour, and Gothic Avenue trails


The History And Conservation Of Saltpeter Works In Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, George M. Crothers, Christina A. Pappas, Christian D. Mittendorf Feb 2013

The History And Conservation Of Saltpeter Works In Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, George M. Crothers, Christina A. Pappas, Christian D. Mittendorf

Mammoth Cave Research Symposia

Remains of the saltpeter mining operation in Mammoth Cave are a significant feature of several cave tours and figure prominently in the history of cave use. We undertook a comprehensive review of existing historical descriptions and recent archaeological investigations to construct the most reasonable account of how the saltpeter operation worked and assess its current conditions. At least three types of saltpeter vats were constructed in the cave reflecting an increase in the size of the operation and efficiency of processing sediments over time. Remains of three pump towers are also found in the cave in various states of preservation. …


The Mammoth Cave Mushroom Company: A Brief History Of A Short-Lived Venture, Katie Algeo Feb 2013

The Mammoth Cave Mushroom Company: A Brief History Of A Short-Lived Venture, Katie Algeo

Mammoth Cave Research Symposia

The Mammoth Cave Mushroom Company was formed in August 1881 during a particularly contentious period of family struggle for control of the cave, its resources, and tourism operations. This paper documents the history of the company from original company records and family letters. It places the Mammoth Cave operation within the larger historical context of mushroom production in caves as possibly the first such operation in the United States. It traces developments at the cave during the fall of 1881 as Anthony Muzarelli oversaw preparation of mushroom beds and supporting infrastructure and identifies sources of tension between the new mushroom …


Mammoth Cave National Park's 10th Research Symposium: Celebrating Diversity Of Research In The Mammoth Cave Region, Shannon Trimboli ,Editor Feb 2013

Mammoth Cave National Park's 10th Research Symposium: Celebrating Diversity Of Research In The Mammoth Cave Region, Shannon Trimboli ,Editor

Mammoth Cave Research Symposia

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Facets Of Experimental Physics At Odu, Stephen Bueltmann Feb 2013

Facets Of Experimental Physics At Odu, Stephen Bueltmann

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Chair: Dr. Stephen Bueltmann, Department of Physics


04. Botany, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

04. Botany, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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02. Animal Science, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

02. Animal Science, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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05. Chemistry, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

05. Chemistry, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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03. Biology, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

03. Biology, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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09. Environmental Science, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

09. Environmental Science, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

No abstract provided.


12. Kinesiology, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

12. Kinesiology, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

No abstract provided.


07. Criminal Justice, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

07. Criminal Justice, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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11. Genetics, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

11. Genetics, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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08. Engineering, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

08. Engineering, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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15. Pharmacy, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

15. Pharmacy, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

No abstract provided.


13. Mathematics, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

13. Mathematics, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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14. Optometry, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

14. Optometry, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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16. Physics, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

16. Physics, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

No abstract provided.


10. Forensic Science, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

10. Forensic Science, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

No abstract provided.


18. Statistics, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

18. Statistics, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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17. Psychology, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

17. Psychology, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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19. Zoology, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

19. Zoology, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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06. Computer Science, University Of Central Oklahoma Jan 2013

06. Computer Science, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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Standardized Construction Of Hpc Clusters For Academic Usage, Bradford Bazemore Jan 2013

Standardized Construction Of Hpc Clusters For Academic Usage, Bradford Bazemore

Phi Kappa Phi Research Symposium (2012-2016)

A model for the standardization of design and implementation of HPC clusters to be used in universities is presented. Standardization is achieved by using an open-source operating system, network infrastructure, and software packages. The cluster is configured for universities intending to implement an HPC cluster for research or teaching use. No prior understanding of clusters is assumed but a basic understanding of programming, networking and computers in general is required.


Natural Disaster-Risk Assessment Hinesville Georgia, Assana Magagi-Alio Jan 2013

Natural Disaster-Risk Assessment Hinesville Georgia, Assana Magagi-Alio

Georgia Municipal Association Practicum

No abstract provided.


Challenges Of Cave Management In A Developing Country: A Case Study Of Grotte Marie-Jeanne, Departemente Sud, Haiti, Patricia N. Kambesis, Brian Oakes, Michael Lace Jan 2013

Challenges Of Cave Management In A Developing Country: A Case Study Of Grotte Marie-Jeanne, Departemente Sud, Haiti, Patricia N. Kambesis, Brian Oakes, Michael Lace

National Cave and Karst Management Symposium 2013

As with many developing countries,Haiti has environmental, economic and cultural challenges that complicate natural resource management. Karst landscapes dominate Haiti and caves are abundant as recent cave and karst inventory data indicate. Though the caves and karst are subject to environmental challenges they also provide the potential for the development of tourism that would improve local economic conditions. There are 500 documented caves in Haiti of which, five are show caves. Of those, only one, Grotte Marie-Jeanne, located in Port-ấ -Piment in Departement Sud, has a structured cave management plan that addresses identification of cave resources, visitor access, interpretive guidelines, …


Water Column Variability In A Coastal Tourist Cave In Mallorca, Spain, Liana M. Boop, Bogdan P. Onac, Jonathan G. Wynn, Joan J. Fornós, Marta Rodríguez-Homar Jan 2013

Water Column Variability In A Coastal Tourist Cave In Mallorca, Spain, Liana M. Boop, Bogdan P. Onac, Jonathan G. Wynn, Joan J. Fornós, Marta Rodríguez-Homar

National Cave and Karst Management Symposium 2013

Coves del Drac is visited by more than 1 million tourists annually and has been a tourist destination in the western Mediterranean for over 100 years. All areas of the cave are developed with historic or current tour route infrastructure, including walkways, handrails, and electric lighting. This study compares one vertical water profile collected along the current tour path with two other profiles from historic tour route locations. Differences in freshwater and organic inputs, as well as direct anthropogenic impacts, are clearly observed in the aquatic parameters and stable isotopes collected in the profiles. Anthropogenically-driven undersaturation in the cave pools, …


Impact Of Climate Change On Human And Ecological Use Of Karst Groundwater Resources: A Case Study From The Southwestern Usa, George Veni Jan 2013

Impact Of Climate Change On Human And Ecological Use Of Karst Groundwater Resources: A Case Study From The Southwestern Usa, George Veni

National Cave and Karst Management Symposium 2013

Climate change models for the arid southwestern USA predict increasing temperatures and declines in precipitation. These changes will have multiple adverse impacts on water and ecological resources and pose diverse challenges on their management. The San Solomon Spring system of west Texas discharges from the western edge of the karstic Edward-Trinity Plateau Aquifer. It consists of six springs in Jeff Davis and Reeves counties, is one of the largest spring groups in the state, and provides water for agricultural use and habitat to two federally listed endangered species and three species proposed for listing. It serves in this paper as …


Preliminary Summary Of Water Resource Investigations During 2012 At Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Utah, Lee J. Florea, Chelsie R. Dugan, Camille Mckinney Jan 2013

Preliminary Summary Of Water Resource Investigations During 2012 At Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Utah, Lee J. Florea, Chelsie R. Dugan, Camille Mckinney

National Cave and Karst Management Symposium 2013

This manuscript considers the hydrology and geochemistry of water resources within Timpanogos Cave National Monument in American Fork, Utah. In particular, data are presented for five cave pools within the Monument and the American Fork River that flows through the Monument. Two independent dye trace attempts in this study have not established a connection between the surface near the canyon rim at the south border of the Monument and the cave pools or the river. Ion chemistry of the pools reveals elevated sulfate concentrations. Analysis of sulfate and other reaction products suggests the possibility of combined carbonic and sulfuric acids …