Implementation of Reed-Solomon RS (255,239) Code

In this paper the construction of Reed-Solomon RS(255,239) codeword is described and the process of coding and decoding a message is simulated and verified. RS(255,239), or its shortened version RS(224,208) is used as a coding technique in Low-Power Single Carrier (LPSC) physical layer, as described in IEEE 802.11ad standard. The encoder takes 239 8-bit information symbols, adds 16 parity symbols and constructs 255-byte codeword to be transmitted through wireless communication channel. RS(255,239) codeword is defined over Galois Field GF and is used for correcting upto 8 symbol errors. RS(255,239) code construction is fully implemented and Simulink test project is constructed for testing and analyzing purposes.

Distribución de radionúclidos naturales (7Be y 210Pb) y antropogénicos (137Cs y 239,240Pu) en el Océano Ártico

La distribución de los radionúclidos (7Be, 137Cs, 210Pb y 239,240Pu) en los diferentes compartimentos (columna de agua, sedimentos del fondo y hielo) depende no sólo de las propiedades fisicoquímicas del propio radionúclido, sino también de los procesos que tienen lugar en el Océano Ártico. El hielo marino desempeña un papel relevante en la dispersión de los radionúclidos desde las áreas de formación del hielo a lo largo del Ártico debido a la liberación de éstos durante su tránsito o definitivamente en las áreas de ablación, especialmente en el Estrecho de Fram. Además, el hielo durante su deriva incorpora radionúclidos debido a la deposición atmosférica. Los radionúclidos conservativos (137Cs) permanecen disueltos en la columna de agua, mientras que los reactivos (210Pb e isótopos de Pu) se hallan predominantemente en los sedimentos de las plataformas continentales. En cambio, en las cuencas árticas centrales la mayor parte se encuentran en la columna de agua debido a la limitación en el arrastre por parte de las partículas (scavenging). En el Estrecho de Fram, como resultado de la liberación masiva de sedimentos se activa el proceso de scavenging y se observa como los inventarios de todos los radionúclidos estudiados en sedimentos aumentan en comparación con los valores de las cuencas centrales árticas. El inventario de radionúclidos en sedimentos del hielo (SIS) presenta valores inferiores a los otros compartimentos pero no es despreciable por la relevancia de la dispersión.

Drugs Alcohol Report NI review (PDF 239 KB)

Review of the Northern Ireland Alcohol and Drug Strategies. March 2005.

Nursing & Midwifery Workforce Planning - Final Report Sept 05 (PDF 239 KB)

Nursing & Midwifery Workforce Planning - Final Report Sept 05

Load Ratings For Secondary Bridges Final Report Highway Research Advisory Board Project HR-239, May 1991

Load Rating: . , :Evaluation of the capacity of a bridge to carry vehicle Inventory Rating: Lbad level which can safely utilize the bridge for an indefinite period of time Operating Rating: Absolute maximum permissible load level for the bridge A load rating states the load in tons which a vehicle can impose on a bridge. Changes in guidelines, standards, and customary uses of bridges require analyses of bridges to be updated and re-evaluated. In this report, twenty-two secondary bridge standards for three types of bridges are rated for the AASHTO HS20-44 vehicle configuration and three typical Iowa legal vehicles

Load Ratings for Standard Bridges, HR-239 Phase IV, 2008

In this report, sixteen secondary and primary bridge standards for two types of bridges are rated for AASHTO HS20-44 vehicle configuration utilizing Load Factor methodology. The ratings apply only to those bridges which: (1) are built according to the applicable bridge standard plans, (2) have no structural deterioration or damage, and (3) have no added wearing surface in excess of one-half inch integral wearing surface.

Load Ratings for Standard Bridges, HR-239 Phase III, 1998

In this report, 25 secondary bridge standards for three types of bridges are rated for the AASHTO HS20-44 vehicle configuration and five typical Iowa legal vehicles. The ratings apply only to those bridges which: (1) are built according to the applicable bridge standard plans, (2) have no structural deterioration or damage, and (3) have no added wearing surface in excess of 0.5-in. (1.27-cm) integral wearing surface. Appendix A contains the results of the original October 1982 report on load ratings for standard bridges.

Load Ratings for Standard Bridges, HR-239, 1982

The load ratings for these Standard bridges were calculated in compliance with the 1978 AASHTO Manual for Maintenance Inspection of Bridges, using the appropriate allowable stresses for the materials specified by the Standard plans. Distribution of loads is in compliance with the Manual unless otherwise noted. Except for truss spans, all bridges with roadway widths of 18 ft. or less were rated for one lane of traffic. All 18 ft. roadway truss bridges were rated for both one and two lanes of traffic. All bridges with roadway widths exceeding 18 ft. were rated for two lanes of traffic. If the posting rating for two lane bridges was less than legal, then the bridges were rated for traffic restricted to one lane, or to one lane centered in the roadway, as noted on the summary sheet. The ratings are applicable to bridges built in accordance with the standard plans and which exhibit no significant deterioration or damage to the structural members, and which have no added wearing surface material in excess of that noted on the summary sheets and used in the calculations. The inventory and operating ratings were based upon the standard AASHTO HS20-44 loading. The legal load ratings were based upon the three typical Iowa legal vehicles shown on page 5. The legal load ratings were based upon the maximum allowable Operating Rating stresses specified in the Manual. Refer to notations on the summary sheets for additional qualifications on the load ratings for specific standard bridge series. Load ratings for standard bridges with wood floors must be based upon existing conditions of attachment of the wood flooring to the top flanges of longitudinal steel stringers. The ratings must be reevaluated if the existing lateral support conditions are not in accordance with conditions used for the rating and noted on the summary sheets. Details of most of the standard bridges are included in the three books of "Iowa State Highway Commission, Bridge Standards," issued in June, 1972. Copies of plans for those standard bridges that were rated, and that are not included in the original books of standard plans, are being furnished under separate cover with these rating summaries.

Friday Facts, January 30, 2015, Vol. 239

Bureau of Nutrition and Health Promotion part of the Iowa Department of Public Health produces of weekly newsletter about the Iowa WIC Program for the State of Iowa citizen.