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Fischer Projections
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2023
Learning to draw Fischer projections of molecules and understanding their relevance plays a crucial role in the visual depiction of organic molecules. A Fischer projection is a two-dimensional projection on a planar surface to simplify the three-dimensional wedge–dash representation of molecules. This is especially helpful in the case of molecules with multiple chiral centers that can be difficult to draw. Here, all the bonds of interest are represented as horizontal or vertical lines. While...
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Newman Projections
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2023
Different notations are used to represent the three-dimensional structure of molecules on two-dimensional surfaces. One of the most commonly used representations is the dash-wedge formula. The dashed wedges, solid wedges, and the plane lines indicate the groups situated behind the plane, coming out of the plane, and in the plane, respectively. The organic molecules rotate across the single bonds leading to numerous temporary three-dimensional structures of varying energy known as conformers.
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Coordinates and Map Projections
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2025
Coordinates and map projections are essential tools in accurately representing the Earth's surface for various applications, ranging from navigation to spatial analysis. The latitude and longitude coordinate system is a universally recognized framework for defining locations. Latitude specifies the distance of a point north or south of the equator, measured in degrees from 0° at the equator to 90° at the poles. Longitude indicates a location's position east or west of the prime meridian,...
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Choosing Between Projects: Limited Resources
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2024
In capital budgeting, selecting positive NPV projects adds value to a company. Although businesses ideally pursue all positive NPV projects, managers often face budget constraints that limit the amount of capital they can invest within a given period. In such cases, the goal is to maximize the total NPV while staying within budget limits. For example, a chocolate manufacturing company has a $100,000 budget and two projects under consideration. Project A requires an investment of $80,000, with...
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Born Normalization for Fluorescence Optical Projection Tomography for Whole Heart Imaging
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2009
We suggest a Born normalized approach for Optical Projection Tomography (BnOPT) that accounts for the absorption properties of imaged samples to obtain accurate and quantitative fluorescence tomographic reconstructions. We use the proposed algorithm to reconstruct the fluorescence molecular probe distribution within small animal organs.
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Designers balance hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy, and stability so a submerged structure or system remains properly positioned and performs as intended. Pressure creates demands on components, while buoyancy affects whether the system tends to rise, sink, or remain controlled in the water. Stability considerations connect these forces to safe operation, equipment selection, and project cost.
Currents influence both the forces acting on a project and the effort required to keep it stable. Engineers consider drag, the resistance produced as water moves around equipment or structures, when selecting designs and planning operations. Accounting for these effects helps reduce performance problems and supports safer construction, monitoring, and maintenance in changing submerged conditions.
Corrosion and water ingress can reduce the reliability of submerged systems, so engineers select materials and equipment that can tolerate contact with water. Sealed equipment limits unwanted water entry, while material choices address deterioration over time. These controls are especially important for systems that must continue operating during monitoring, maintenance, or long-term subsea service.
Remotely operated vehicles provide specialized access to submerged work areas, while sensors supply information for monitoring conditions or system performance. Together, these tools help engineers inspect, observe, and maintain projects in challenging environments. Their use extends engineering capabilities around underwater structures and systems and contributes to more reliable control during operation and maintenance.
Monitoring and maintenance are continuing engineering activities rather than one-time construction tasks. Engineers use sensors and remotely operated vehicles to observe submerged systems, assess their condition, and support maintenance work. Repeated attention helps track performance and water-related conditions, allowing project teams to preserve safety, reliability, and operational requirements throughout the system’s service.
Applications include offshore energy, marine transportation, scientific observation, environmental monitoring, and subsea infrastructure. Each area requires engineering decisions that account for water conditions while meeting different performance and reliability needs. These projects also improve access to underwater resources and habitats, making submerged engineering relevant to both industrial systems and scientific or environmental work.