Zusammenfassung: ALICE ist eines der vier Experimente des Large Hadron Colliders LHC, die derzeit am CERN in Genf gebaut werden. Wenn das Experiment seinen Betrieb aufnimmt, wird es Daten mit einer Rate von bis zu 2 Petabyte pro Jahr aufzeichnen. Die hieraus resultierenden Anforderungen an das LHC Computing Modell führten zur Ausbildung mehrerer Grid-Projekte, u.a. dem gemeinsamen Grid-Projekt ...

The LHCb grid software has been used for two Physics Data Challenges, the most recent of which will have produced 90 TB of data and required over 400 processor-years of computing power. This paper discusses the group’s experience with developing Grid Services, interfacing to the LCG, running LHCb experiment software on the grid, and the integration of a number of new technologies into the LHCb ...

A quantitative statistical analysis of perfusional medical images may provide powerful support to the early diagnosis for Alzheimer's Disease (AD). A Statistical Parametric Mapping algorithm (SPM), based on the comparison of the candidate with normal cases, has been validated by the neurological research community to quantify ipometabolic patterns in brain PET/SPECT studies. Since suitable "nor...

walking being the oldest form of urban transport, and until the advent of major transformationsin transport technology in the nineteenth century, most cities were structured in ways that supported walkability.today, there is a change in transportation which emphasizes, the traditional pedestrian paths which are increasinglybecoming non-regulated spaces when compared to the urban spaces for auto...

one component of intelligent transportation systems, IV systems use sensing and intelligent algorithms to understand the vehicle’s immediate environment, either assisting the driver or fully controlling the vehicle. Following the success of information-oriented systems, IV systems will likely be the “next wave” for ITS, functioning at the control layer to enable the driver–vehicle “subsystem” t...

Worldwide atmospheric mercury measurements: a review and synthesis of spatial and temporal trends F. Sprovieri, N. Pirrone, R. Ebinghaus, H. Kock, and A. Dommergue Institute of Atmospheric Pollution Research, Rende, Italy GKSS Research Centre, Institute for Coastal Research, Geesthacht, Germany Laboratoire de Glaciologie et Géophysique de l’Environnement, Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble 1/C...

This report reviews the status of research and development in nanoparticles, nanostructured materials, and nanodevices worldwide, with particular focus on comparisons between the United States and other leading industrialized countries. Topics covered include particle synthesis and assembly, dispersions and coatings of nanoparticles, high surface area materials, functional nanoscale devices, bu...

I appreciate the opportunity to address the membership of the Canadian Wood Preservation Association at the 27 annual meeting, and discuss current trends in (1) termite biology, (2) termite research, and (3) termite control. This is, in some respects, an update to a paper I delivered at the seventh annual meeting of the CWPA on “The Challenge of Wood Destroying Insects” (Grace 1987). During the...

Worldwide, obesity represents a major epidemic as its prevalence is increasing both in developed and developing countries. The rising prevalence is an issue of great concern in particularly in children due to adverse health problems associated with it. Obesity in early years of life increases the risk of obesity in later life with a higher risk of developing type-II diabetes, arthritis, cardiov...

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