title: Off-grid Energy Monitoring

authors: Alahmari, Mohammed Mushabab

subjects: monitoring

abstract: A range of circumstances and physical conditions exist in New Zealand that strongly motivates the adoption of off-grid electricity systems. However, there is scant detailed knowledge and understanding of many aspects of their use, including their effectiveness and economics. Moreover, the availability of detailed data on their use, which could produce this knowledge and potentially help to more effectively control these systems, is likewise lacking. Along with an interest in such systems in New Zealand, attention on the developing world, particularly the Pacific region, is also evident.
This research first involves a review of off-grid systems in New Zealand, particularly in terms of scale and form, along with related monitoring work performed within and outside the country, and the monitoring hardware and software used for that task. Second, the installation of precision monitoring equipment and associated communications are evaluated in terms of available off-grid residential systems of genuine off-grid systems, full-time permanently occupied residencies, and non-grid connections. Third, the commissioning and testing of the above-related equipment, and the storing of the data in a database, is conducted. Fourth, the development of real-time monitoring dashboards and data analysis techniques that provide short-, medium-, and long-term information on installation operations is performed. Finally, opportunities for improvement, including controls leading to improvement, are identified.

text: Off-grid Energy Monitoring A range of circumstances and physical conditions exist in New Zealand that strongly motivates the adoption of off-grid electricity systems. However, there is scant detailed knowledge and understanding of many aspects of their use, including their effectiveness and economics. Moreover, the availability of detailed data on their use, which could produce this knowledge and potentially help to more effectively control these systems, is likewise lacking. Along with an interest in such systems in New Zealand, attention on the developing world, particularly the Pacific region, is also evident.
This research first involves a review of off-grid systems in New Zealand, particularly in terms of scale and form, along with related monitoring work performed within and outside the country, and the monitoring hardware and software used for that task. Second, the installation of precision monitoring equipment and associated communications are evaluated in terms of available off-grid residential systems of genuine off-grid systems, full-time permanently occupied residencies, and non-grid connections. Third, the commissioning and testing of the above-related equipment, and the storing of the data in a database, is conducted. Fourth, the development of real-time monitoring dashboards and data analysis techniques that provide short-, medium-, and long-term information on installation operations is performed. Finally, opportunities for improvement, including controls leading to improvement, are identified.

year: 2013

title: Exact solutions for steady state incompressible magnetic reconnection

authors: Craig, Ian J.D.

abstract: The problem of steady state magnetic reconnection in incompressible, resistive plasmas is addressed. It is shown that families of exact analytic solutions can be derived by exploiting the formal symmetry between the magnetic field lines and the streamlines of the flow. These solutions, while incorporating previous models for antiparallel magnetic merging, assume no inherent topological symmetry for the reconnective geometry. It is demonstrated that fast reconnection occurs within a narrow X-type configuration defined by the intersection of two separatrix lines. One separatrix line is undistinguished physically, but the other is contiguous with a global current sheet across which there is no plasma flow. The implication is that fast reconnection is more likely to be associated with strong shearing motions close to the neutral point rather than with the conventional stagnation point flow topology.

text: Exact solutions for steady state incompressible magnetic reconnection The problem of steady state magnetic reconnection in incompressible, resistive plasmas is addressed. It is shown that families of exact analytic solutions can be derived by exploiting the formal symmetry between the magnetic field lines and the streamlines of the flow. These solutions, while incorporating previous models for antiparallel magnetic merging, assume no inherent topological symmetry for the reconnective geometry. It is demonstrated that fast reconnection occurs within a narrow X-type configuration defined by the intersection of two separatrix lines. One separatrix line is undistinguished physically, but the other is contiguous with a global current sheet across which there is no plasma flow. The implication is that fast reconnection is more likely to be associated with strong shearing motions close to the neutral point rather than with the conventional stagnation point flow topology.

year: 1995

title: Wāhine Whaiora: Māori Women's Experiences of Bipolar Disorder and their Pathways to Recovery

authors: Harris, Parewahaika Erenora Te Korowhiti

subjects: Māori health

abstract: This research examines the unique, lived experiences of wāhine Māori (Māori women) who have been diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder and who are currently living ‘well’. Recent literature indicates that Māori present at higher rates than non-Māori with bipolar disorder. However, there is little qualitative information about the nature of their experiences, as well as sparse detail of the impacts that bipolar has on their everyday living.

The purpose of this research is to highlight Māori women’s experiences of bipolar disorder from initial presentation and assessment through to diagnosis, treatment and recovery.  It focuses on the impact bipolar disorder has on women’s relationships with their tamariki (children), whānau (family), and partners, while also exploring social and personal impacts, help-seeking patterns, and stories of recovery.
This research heard the stories of 11 wāhine Māori using a narrative-storying technique to allow wāhine to share their unique experiences as they recalled them. A thematic analysis was then used to identify key themes that depicted their journeys of:

•	Illness and symptom presentation;
•	Consequences and impacts of bipolar disorder; 
•	Support and help-seeking; and
•	Wellness and recovery.

The intent of this research is to create an awareness of the nature of bipolar disorder as it affects wāhine Māori. It endeavours to expose the experiences they have encountered and their aspirations to be better supported by whānau, and community organisations in their attempts to live active and well lives.

text: Wāhine Whaiora: Māori Women's Experiences of Bipolar Disorder and their Pathways to Recovery This research examines the unique, lived experiences of wāhine Māori (Māori women) who have been diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder and who are currently living ‘well’. Recent literature indicates that Māori present at higher rates than non-Māori with bipolar disorder. However, there is little qualitative information about the nature of their experiences, as well as sparse detail of the impacts that bipolar has on their everyday living.

The purpose of this research is to highlight Māori women’s experiences of bipolar disorder from initial presentation and assessment through to diagnosis, treatment and recovery.  It focuses on the impact bipolar disorder has on women’s relationships with their tamariki (children), whānau (family), and partners, while also exploring social and personal impacts, help-seeking patterns, and stories of recovery.
This research heard the stories of 11 wāhine Māori using a narrative-storying technique to allow wāhine to share their unique experiences as they recalled them. A thematic analysis was then used to identify key themes that depicted their journeys of:

•	Illness and symptom presentation;
•	Consequences and impacts of bipolar disorder; 
•	Support and help-seeking; and
•	Wellness and recovery.

The intent of this research is to create an awareness of the nature of bipolar disorder as it affects wāhine Māori. It endeavours to expose the experiences they have encountered and their aspirations to be better supported by whānau, and community organisations in their attempts to live active and well lives.

year: 2014