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U.S. strong-motion programs U.S. strong-motion programs

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Authors
Roger D. Borcherdt, R. B. Matthiesen

Remote sensing and mineral exploration: Project 143 Remote sensing and mineral exploration: Project 143

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Authors
W. D. Carter, L. C. Rowan

A microcomputer based system for current-meter data acquisition A microcomputer based system for current-meter data acquisition

The U.S. Geological Survey is conducting current measurements as part of an interdisciplinary study of the San Francisco Bay estuarine system. The current meters used in the study record current speed, direction, temperature, and conductivity in digital codes on magnetic tape cartridges. Upon recovery of the current meters, the data tapes are translated by a tape reader into computer...
Authors
R. T. Cheng, J. W. Gartner

Organochlorine poisoning of herons Organochlorine poisoning of herons

Over a period of years interested individuals have submitted many dead or moribund herons of various species to our laboratory to learn whether the birds had been affected by diseases or organochlorine poisoning. Residue concentrations in carcasses of birds and mammals are considered the best measure of sublethal exposure, whereas residues in brains are best to use for diagnosing death...
Authors
Harry M. Ohlendorf, Douglas M. Swineford, Louis N. Locke
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