The hydraulic jump has been studied as an important method for energy dissipation downstream water structures. Several methods have been used to optimize the hydraulic jump length. One of the common methods was the use of end sill. Steps may be used to control the location of the hydraulic jump downstream of hydraulic structures. Extensive studies have been conducted to investigate the effect o...

The ventricular bands are laryngeal structures located above and close to the glottis. Several hypotheses considering an aerodynamic interaction between the vocal folds and the ventricular bands during sound production can be found in the literature. The present work aims at studying and modelling such a possible interaction. In particular the influence on the glottal flow and resulting pressur...

Gray marketing, the selling of branded goods outside of manufacturer-authorized channels, is a factor in many industries. Using a model of differentiated Cournot competition, we analyze how gray markets affect the strategy used to enter low-priced foreign markets. In particular, we examine how much autonomy a firm should give its foreign subsidiary. When production in the foreign country is det...

The performance of an automated conflict resolution algorithm was investigated in terms of its sensitivity to specific airspace regions and increased traffic demand. The algorithm is envisioned as part of an automated separation assurance function in a future air traffic control system. It was tested in a non-real-time simulation of current-day and heavily increased demand scenarios, based on 2...

We present a noncausal framework for model-based feedback stabilization of a large class of spatially developing boundary-layer 'ow systems. The systems considered are (approximately) parabolic in the spatial coordinate x. This facilitates the application of a range of established feedback control theories which are based on the solution of di6erential Riccati equations which march over a 8nite...

In order to compete successfully, operations in any type of firm need to be strategically aligned to the market requirements. This concerns both manufacturing and supply chain operations. The customer order decoupling point (CODP) is getting increasing attention as an important input to the design of manufacturing operations aswell as supply chains. This paper investigates the impact of the pos...

Related parties in vertical relationships routinely have competing objectives. While conventional wisdom suggests that such frictions can be alleviated by centralized control, this paper demonstrates that decentralization and the tensions that arise in transfer pricing can help coordinate the decisions of affiliated firms. In particular, a vertically integrated central planner may find it diffi...

Disinfection is considered to be the primary mechanism for the inactivation/destruction of pathogenic organisms to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases to downstream users and the environment. It is important that wastewater be adequately treated prior to disinfection in order for any disinfectant to be effective. Table 1 lists some common microorganisms found in domestic wastewater and th...