title: Catchment modelling with SWAT – fact sheet

authors: Me, W

abstract: Catchment models determine the source and extent of water quality problems in a catchment. Catchment models may be used to identify 'hotspots' in a region and once calibrated these models may be used to test various land management, land use, and climate-change scenarios. SWAT (Soil & Water assessment tool) is a relatively complex model. The development of SWAT is a continuation of USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) modelling experience spanning more than 30 years. SWAT has been used with some degree of success by the LERNZ group at The University of Waikato and it has been applied to several New Zealand catchments. The model is capable of producing daily discharge and nutrient and sediment loads to streams at a sub-catchment level. ArcSWAT is an ArcGIS-ArcView extension and graphical user input interface for SWAT.

text: Catchment modelling with SWAT – fact sheet Catchment models determine the source and extent of water quality problems in a catchment. Catchment models may be used to identify 'hotspots' in a region and once calibrated these models may be used to test various land management, land use, and climate-change scenarios. SWAT (Soil & Water assessment tool) is a relatively complex model. The development of SWAT is a continuation of USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) modelling experience spanning more than 30 years. SWAT has been used with some degree of success by the LERNZ group at The University of Waikato and it has been applied to several New Zealand catchments. The model is capable of producing daily discharge and nutrient and sediment loads to streams at a sub-catchment level. ArcSWAT is an ArcGIS-ArcView extension and graphical user input interface for SWAT.

year: 2015

title: Design of lightweigh electric vehicles

authors: de Fluiter, Travis

subjects: EV

abstract: The design and manufacture of lightweight electric vehicles is becoming increasingly important with the rising cost of petrol, and the effects emissions from petrol powered vehicles are having on our environment. The University of
Waikato and HybridAuto's Ultracommuter electric vehicle was designed, manufactured, and tested. The vehicle has been driven over 1800km with only a small reliability issue, indicating that the Ultracommuter was well designed and could potentially be manufactured as a solution to ongoing transportation issues. 

The use of titanium aluminide components in the automotive industry was researched. While it only has half the density of alloy steel, titanium aluminides have the same strength and stiffness as steel, along with good corrosion resistance, making them suitable as a lightweight replacement for steel components. Automotive applications identified that could benefit from the use of TiAl include brake callipers, brake rotors and electric motor components.

text: Design of lightweigh electric vehicles The design and manufacture of lightweight electric vehicles is becoming increasingly important with the rising cost of petrol, and the effects emissions from petrol powered vehicles are having on our environment. The University of
Waikato and HybridAuto's Ultracommuter electric vehicle was designed, manufactured, and tested. The vehicle has been driven over 1800km with only a small reliability issue, indicating that the Ultracommuter was well designed and could potentially be manufactured as a solution to ongoing transportation issues. 

The use of titanium aluminide components in the automotive industry was researched. While it only has half the density of alloy steel, titanium aluminides have the same strength and stiffness as steel, along with good corrosion resistance, making them suitable as a lightweight replacement for steel components. Automotive applications identified that could benefit from the use of TiAl include brake callipers, brake rotors and electric motor components.

year: 2008

title: Portfolio of compositions

authors: Hoadley, Benjamin Russell

subjects: New Zealand composition

abstract: The music in this portfolio of original compositions is steeped in the Western tradition of tonal music. The pieces were written while also pursuing a professional career as a bassoonist touring internationally and performing a wide variety of western art music, from Renaissance to contemporary. I have responded to these influences consciously and unconsciously in my music. The overarching focus of this composition portfolio is to provide an answer to the question — to what extent do musical influences impact on the compositions of an international touring performer?

Underpinning the portfolio is the fact that the pieces were all written in New Zealand during periods of intense reflection and study. While I am constantly collecting ideas and inspiration for my music while travelling, I consolidate and realise these ideas only when I am home.

I identify with being a New Zealand composer, with cosmopolitan influences on my music reflecting the global influences on New Zealand’s culture and art. Working closely with composers performing their music has also informed my composition. I mention Gillian Whitehead in particular, whose music I have performed widely.

The two outer pieces in the portfolio, Huia and Manaia 4 are the most directly associated with New Zealand in their subject matter. Other pieces have foreign themes, from my nocturnal impressions of New York in Night Music to the Ancient Greece of Ostrakon to the West African poetry of Four Songs.

All of the pieces were written for professional musicians to perform, including the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the Sydney Omega Ensemble. Having these outstanding performers in mind while writing, and interacting with these musicians during the composition process, has informed my writing.

text: Portfolio of compositions The music in this portfolio of original compositions is steeped in the Western tradition of tonal music. The pieces were written while also pursuing a professional career as a bassoonist touring internationally and performing a wide variety of western art music, from Renaissance to contemporary. I have responded to these influences consciously and unconsciously in my music. The overarching focus of this composition portfolio is to provide an answer to the question — to what extent do musical influences impact on the compositions of an international touring performer?

Underpinning the portfolio is the fact that the pieces were all written in New Zealand during periods of intense reflection and study. While I am constantly collecting ideas and inspiration for my music while travelling, I consolidate and realise these ideas only when I am home.

I identify with being a New Zealand composer, with cosmopolitan influences on my music reflecting the global influences on New Zealand’s culture and art. Working closely with composers performing their music has also informed my composition. I mention Gillian Whitehead in particular, whose music I have performed widely.

The two outer pieces in the portfolio, Huia and Manaia 4 are the most directly associated with New Zealand in their subject matter. Other pieces have foreign themes, from my nocturnal impressions of New York in Night Music to the Ancient Greece of Ostrakon to the West African poetry of Four Songs.

All of the pieces were written for professional musicians to perform, including the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the Sydney Omega Ensemble. Having these outstanding performers in mind while writing, and interacting with these musicians during the composition process, has informed my writing.

year: 2016