title: Electromagnetic damper control strategies for light weight electric vehicles

authors: Fow, Alista John

subjects: Science & Technology

abstract: An investigation is conducted into the performance of passive, semi-active and active electromagnetic dampers. Theoretical models are constructed of the dampers and these are included in two degree of freedom models of the suspension. The passive and semi-active electromagnetic dampers are significantly heavier than commercial hydraulic dampers. In the case of active electromagnetic damper, the reduction in passenger acceleration is 88 percent when compared to passive damper and 61 percent when compared to a semi-active damper. The power consumption is similar to a magnetorheological semi-active damper.

text: Electromagnetic damper control strategies for light weight electric vehicles An investigation is conducted into the performance of passive, semi-active and active electromagnetic dampers. Theoretical models are constructed of the dampers and these are included in two degree of freedom models of the suspension. The passive and semi-active electromagnetic dampers are significantly heavier than commercial hydraulic dampers. In the case of active electromagnetic damper, the reduction in passenger acceleration is 88 percent when compared to passive damper and 61 percent when compared to a semi-active damper. The power consumption is similar to a magnetorheological semi-active damper.

year: 2016

title: Sustainable development and conservation of biological heritage in Australia and New Zealand

authors: Jay, Grace Mairi M.

subjects: geography

abstract: The aim of this paper is to encourage greater attention by planners to conservation of native or indigenous biodiversity. It explains what is meant by indigenous, or native, biodiversity and why indigenous biodiversity conservation must become an on-going consideration for Australian and New Zealand planners in future. It outlines some recent national and international policy developments which provide the justification for planning involvement, and discusses some examples of biodiversity provisions in recent plans within New Zealand. It suggests some of the limitations of traditional planning approaches as they relate to biodiversity conservation and explains why planners have an important role to play, particularly in the context of local and regional government. Although the discussion rests heavily on recent experience of planning of biodiversity within New Zealand, the ecological trends within Australia, as well as policies at the federal government level suggest that conservation of biodiversity is as important for planners within Australia as those within New Zealand.

text: Sustainable development and conservation of biological heritage in Australia and New Zealand The aim of this paper is to encourage greater attention by planners to conservation of native or indigenous biodiversity. It explains what is meant by indigenous, or native, biodiversity and why indigenous biodiversity conservation must become an on-going consideration for Australian and New Zealand planners in future. It outlines some recent national and international policy developments which provide the justification for planning involvement, and discusses some examples of biodiversity provisions in recent plans within New Zealand. It suggests some of the limitations of traditional planning approaches as they relate to biodiversity conservation and explains why planners have an important role to play, particularly in the context of local and regional government. Although the discussion rests heavily on recent experience of planning of biodiversity within New Zealand, the ecological trends within Australia, as well as policies at the federal government level suggest that conservation of biodiversity is as important for planners within Australia as those within New Zealand.

year: 1999

title: Is there a lack of science resources and specialists for kaiako at Kura reo o Waikato?

authors: Hopkins, Aareka

subjects: Kura kaupapa

abstract: The New Zealand debates on culture and science education for Maaori are grounded in the concern for the under-achievement of tauira in science. In 1995, a lack of subject experts, specialists and resources to implement the Ministry of Education’s science curriculum was identified. I investigated the concept of a mobile science laboratory to provide subject experts, specialists and resources to Kura Reo o Tainui as a way of improving and enhancing tauira literacy and engagement in puutaiao. This study used a semi-structured survey to elicit the whakaaro and perceptions of kaiako puutaiao from four Wharekura, three Kura Kaupapa Maaori, and three Rumaki Total Immersion classes in Waikato-Tainui, using registered participants in the inaugural Kura Reo o Tainui Waananga in 2008 to select survey participants.

text: Is there a lack of science resources and specialists for kaiako at Kura reo o Waikato? The New Zealand debates on culture and science education for Maaori are grounded in the concern for the under-achievement of tauira in science. In 1995, a lack of subject experts, specialists and resources to implement the Ministry of Education’s science curriculum was identified. I investigated the concept of a mobile science laboratory to provide subject experts, specialists and resources to Kura Reo o Tainui as a way of improving and enhancing tauira literacy and engagement in puutaiao. This study used a semi-structured survey to elicit the whakaaro and perceptions of kaiako puutaiao from four Wharekura, three Kura Kaupapa Maaori, and three Rumaki Total Immersion classes in Waikato-Tainui, using registered participants in the inaugural Kura Reo o Tainui Waananga in 2008 to select survey participants.

year: 2010-08