D. Rees

Publication List Details

Period

1948 - 2008

Number

105

Co-Authors

High-Power Rf Operations Studies With The Crits Rfq* (2007)

Bolme Keffeler Brown, G. O. Bolme, D. R. Keffeler, V. W. Brown, D. C. Clark, D. Hodgkins, ...

INTRODUCTION The Chalk River Injector Test Stand (CRITS) RFQ was the 267.1 MHz, cw proton accelerator section from the Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) RFQ1 program, a program to develop 100% duty...

Characterization Of A Klystrode As A Rf Source For High-Average-Power (2007)

Accelerators Rees Keffeler, D. Rees, D. Keffeler, W. Roybal, P. J. Tallerico

The klystrode is a relatively new type [1]--[4] of RF source that has demonstrated dc-to-RF conversion efficiencies in excess of 70% and a control characteristic uniquely different from those for...

Bunch-Crossing Identification for the ATLAS First-Level Calorimeter Trigger (2007)

Brawn Carney, I. Brawn, R. Carney, J. Garvey, D. Rees, R. Staley, ...

As part of the design studies for the ATLAS first-level calorimeter trigger, we have been investigating the process of bunchcrossing identification (BCID). Various digital BCID algorithms have been...

RD27 note 34 ATLAS Note DAQ--NO--30 17 January 1995 THE LEVEL-1 CALORIMETER TRIGGER SYSTEM (2007)

For Atlas Brawn, I. P. Brawn, R. E. Carney, J. Garvey, D. Rees, R. Staley, ...

We describe the design of a digital calorimeter trigger processor system which could form a major part of the ATLAS level-1 trigger system. Utilising novel techniques, but with today's...

Bunch-Crossing Identification for the ATLAS First-Level (2007)

Calorimeter Trigger Brawn, I. Brawn, R. Carney, J. Garvey, D. Rees, R. Staley, ...

As part of the design studies for the ATLAS first-level calorimeter trigger, we have been investigating the process of bunchcrossing identification (BCID). Various digital BCID algorithms have been...

CERN/DRDC 94--52 RD27 Status Report 9 January 1994 FIRST-LEVEL TRIGGER SYSTEMS FOR LHC EXPERIMENTS (2007)

Brawn Carney Ermoline, I. Brawn, R. E. Carney, Y. Ermoline, J. Garvey, D. Grant, ...

this document we report on the work that has been performed and propose a programme of R&D for the next 12 months. We discuss in turn the calorimeter, muon and central trigger processors, and...

Family practitioners perception of, knowledge about and use of peak flow meters in Lenasia, Lenasia South, and Soweto Community Health clinics (2007)

Vallabh, B K, Lutchman, D, Rees, D

Background The purpose of this paper was to determine the availability of peak flow meters, perceptions about their usefulness and the perceptions of clinical indications for their use. Methods A...

Amao's Theorem and Reduction Criteria (2006)

Rees, D.

In a paper written in 1974, Amao proved that if I, J are ideals of a local ring such that J ⊆ I and l(J:I) < ∞ then, for large n, l(In/Jn) is a polynomial μ(n) in n. It is shown in the...

Hilbert Functions and Pseudo-Rational Local Rings of Dimension Two (2006)

Rees, D.

Let Q be an analytically unramified Cohen-Macaulay local ring of dimension 2, with maximal ideal m and infinite residue field k. If a is an m-primary ideal of Q, a* will denote its integral closure,...

Generalizations of Reductions and Mixed Multiplicities (2006)

Rees, D.

The first section of this paper is devoted to the definition, and proof of the existence, of what are called complete and joint reductions of a set of ideals of a d-dimensional local ring Q with...

Finite Element Analysis of MB326H Macchi Wing Lower Spar Cap Fatigue Cracks (2006)

Rees, D.

A three dimensional finite element analysis of cracks in the MB326H Macchi wing lower spar cap is presented. The case of cracks emanating from the intersection of a wing attachment fitting bolt hole...

Solar CIV vacuum-ultraviolet Fabry-Perot interferometers (2006)

G. A. Gary, E. A. West, D. Rees, J. A. Mckay, M. Zukic, P. Herman

Aims. A tunable, high spectral resolution, high effective finesse, vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) Fabry-Perot interferometer (FPI) is designed for obtaining narrow-passband images, magnetograms, and...

Activities of home-based heart failure nurse specialists: A modified narrative analysis (2005)

Davidson, P, Paull, G, Rees, D, Daly, J

BACKGROUND Heart,failure nurse specialists strive to optimize patients' outcomes in home-based settings. OBJECTIVE To document the activities of home-based heartfailure nurse specialists. METHOD A...

Activities of home-based heart failure nurse specialists: A modified narrative analysis (2005)

Davidson, P, Paull, G, Rees, D, Daly, J

BACKGROUND Heart,failure nurse specialists strive to optimize patients' outcomes in home-based settings. OBJECTIVE To document the activities of home-based heartfailure nurse specialists. METHOD A...

Activities of home-based heart failure nurse specialists: A modified narrative analysis (2005)

Davidson, P., Paull, G., Rees, D., Daly, J., Cockburn, Jill

BACKGROUND Heart,failure nurse specialists strive to optimize patients' outcomes in home-based settings. OBJECTIVE To document the activities of home-based heartfailure nurse specialists. METHOD A...

Influence of Sweetpotato Rooting Characteristics on Infestation and Damage by Cylas Spp. (2001)

Kabi, S., Ocenga-Latigo, M.W., Stathers, T.E., Rees, D.

Studies were carried out in the field at Serere Agricultural and Animal Production Research Institute (SAARI), Eastern Uganda, to establish whether the existing sweetpotato germplasm in Uganda has...

Damage Reduces Shelf-Life of Sweetpotato during Marketing (2001)

Mtunda, K., Chilosa, D., Rwiza, E., Kilima, M., Kiozya, H., Munisi, R., ...

Although sweetpotato is primarily grown for home consumption, marketing is becoming increasingly important, and in this case, short shelf-life of the roots is a major constraint. An assessment of the...

DETERMINATION OF AIR DENSITY, TEMPERATURE AND WINDS AT HIGH ALTITUDES (2001)

Groves, G. V., Procunier, R. W., McDermott, D. P., Rees, D.

Techniques were developed for extending wind and temperature measurements to great heights. Grenade and TMA payloads used on Skylark, Nike- Cajun and Nike-Apache rockets are described. A multiplex...

High-power Circulator Test Results at 350 MHz and 700 MHz (2000)

Roybal, W. T., Bradley III, J., Rees, D., Torrez, P. A., Warner, D. K., DeBaca, J.

The high-power RF systems for the Accelerator Production of Tritium (APT) program require high-power circulators at 350 MHz and 700 MHz to protect 1 MW Continuous Wave (CW) klystrons from reflected...

Collector Failures on 350 MHz, 1.2 MW CW Klystrons at the Low Energy Demonstration Accelerator (LEDA) (2000)

Rees, D., Roybal, W., Bradley, J.

We are currently operating the front end of the accelerator production of tritium (APT) accelerator, a 7 MeV radio frequency quadrapole (RFQ) using three, 1.2 MW CW klystrons. These klystrons are...

The ALOMAR Rayleigh/Mie/Raman lidar: objectives, configuration, and performance (2000)

Von Zahn, U., Von Cossart, G., Fiedler, J., Fricke, K. H., Nelke, G., Baumgarten, G., ...

We report on the development and current capabilities of the ALOMAR Rayleigh/Mie/Raman lidar. This instrument is one of the core instruments of the international ALOMAR facility, located near Andenes...

The ALOMAR Rayleigh/Mie/Raman lidar: objectives, configuration, and performance (2000)

Von Zahn, U., Von Cossart, G., Fiedler, J., Fricke, K. H., Nelke, G., Baumgarten, G., ...

We report on the development and current capabilities of the ALOMAR Rayleigh/Mie/Raman lidar. This instrument is one of the core instruments of the international ALOMAR facility, located near Andenes...

The Choice of a Laser for Airborne Depth Sounding. (1998)

Richards,J., Rees,D.

A conventional electro-optically Q-switched laser resonator and a polarisation coupled crossed-Porro resonator are compared for use in a frequency doubled neodymium doped yttrium aluminium garnet...

Evaluation of the Performance of a Laser for Airborne Depth Sounding. (1998)

Rees,D., Wilsen,P. J.

The performance of a conventional electro-optically Q-switched, frequency-doubled Nd:YAG laser is evaluated for a laser airborne depth sounder operating at 168 Hz. The laser more than meets the...

Damage Tolerance Assessment of Boron/Epoxy Repairs to Fuselage Lap Joints. (1998)

Rees, D., Molent, L., Jones, R.

This report describes an experimental program into the damage tolerance of boron/epoxy repairs to multi-site damage in a typical aircraft fuselage lap joint. Repaired lap joint specimens containing...

Designing for Damage Tolerant Composite Repairs, (1998)

Chiu, W. K., Rees, D., Chalkley, P., Jones, R.

This paper presents a design methodology, and the associated data base, for the damage tolerant design of adhesively bonded repairs. This methodology is illustrated by considering repairs to an edge...

Observations of thermospheric neutral winds within the polar cusp and the auroral oval using a Doppler imaging system (DIS) (1998)

Rees, D., Smith, R. W., Signernes, F., Henriksen, K., Brandstrom, U., Harris, M., ...

Two Doppler imaging systems (DIS) or wide-field imaging Fabry-Perot interferometers (FPI), have recently been commissioned, one at the Auroral Station, Adventdalen, Longyearbyen, Svalbard, and the...

Observations of thermospheric neutral winds within the polar cusp and the auroral oval using a Doppler imaging system (DIS) (1998)

Rees, D., Smith, R. W., Signernes, F., Henriksen, K., Brandstrom, U., Harris, M., ...

Two Doppler imaging systems (DIS) or wide-field imaging Fabry-Perot interferometers (FPI), have recently been commissioned, one at the Auroral Station, Adventdalen, Longyearbyen, Svalbard, and the...

Fabry-Perot interferometer measurements of neutral winds and F2 layer variations at the magnetic equator (1998)

Vila, P., Rees, D., Merrien, P., Kone, E.

This letter presents some night-time observations of neutral wind variations at F2 layer levels near the dip equator, measured by the Fabry-Perot interferometer set up in 1994 at Korhogo (Ivory...

Fabry-Perot interferometer measurements of neutral winds and F2 layer variations at the magnetic equator (1998)

Vila, P., Rees, D., Merrien, P., Kone, E.

This letter presents some night-time observations of neutral wind variations at F2 layer levels near the dip equator, measured by the Fabry-Perot interferometer set up in 1994 at Korhogo (Ivory...

A Demonstrator Programme For The Atlas Level-1 Calorimeter Trigger (1995)

I. P. Brawn, R.E. Carney, J. Garvey, D. Rees, R. Staley, P. Watkins, ...

This document describes work to demonstrate the feasibility of the level-1 trigger design presented in the ATLAS Technical Proposal. In the phase-I programme already completed, a prototype custom...

First-Level Trigger Systems For Lhc Experiments (1994)

I. Brawn, R.E. Carney, Y. Ermoline, J. Garvey, D. Grant, R. Harris, ...

this document we report on the work that has been performed and propose a programme of R&D for the next 12 months. We discuss in turn the calorimeter, muon and central trigger processors, and...

A first-level calorimeter trigger for the ATLAS experiment (1994)

Perera Edwards Gee, V. Perera, J. Edwards, N. Gee, A. Gillman, R. Hatley, ...

In the RD27 collaboration we have carried out system studies on the implementation of a first level calorimeter trigger processor system for the ATLAS experiment. These system studies have led to the...

Ellipsometry. A technique for real time monitoring and analysis of MBE-grown CdHgTe and CdTe/HgTe superlattices (1992)

Hartley, R.H., Folkard, M.A., Carr, D., Orders, P.J., Rees, D., Varga, I.K., ...

Ellipsometry is a sensitive non-destructive analytical technique well suited to the MBE growth process. We report its use in real time to control CdHgTe alloy composition, to control growth of...

Ellipsometry. A technique for real time monitoring and analysis of MBE-grown CdHgTe and CdTe/HgTe superlattices (1992)

Hartley, R.H., Folkard, M.A., Carr, D., Orders, P.J., Rees, D., Varga, I.K., ...

Ellipsometry is a sensitive non-destructive analytical technique well suited to the MBE growth process. We report its use in real time to control CdHgTe alloy composition, to control growth of...

Ellipsometry. A technique for real time monitoring and analysis of MBE-grown CdHgTe and CdTe/HgTe superlattices (1992)

Hartley, R.H., Folkard, M.A., Carr, D., Orders, P.J., Rees, D., Varga, I.K., ...

Ellipsometry is a sensitive non-destructive analytical technique well suited to the MBE growth process. We report its use in real time to control CdHgTe alloy composition, to control growth of...

Ellipsometry. A technique for real time monitoring and analysis of MBE-grown CdHgTe and CdTe/HgTe superlattices (1992)

Hartley, R.H., Folkard, M.A., Carr, D., Orders, P.J., Rees, D., Varga, I.K., ...

Ellipsometry is a sensitive non-destructive analytical technique well suited to the MBE growth process. We report its use in real time to control CdHgTe alloy composition, to control growth of...

Modelling of composition changes during F-region storms: a reassessment (1991)

Fuller-Rowell, T. J., Rees, D., Rishbeth, H., Burns, A. G., Killeen, Timothy L., Roble, Raymond Gerald

A recalculation of the global changes of thermospheric gas composition, resulting from strong heat inputs in the auroral ovals, shows that (contrary to some previous suggestions) widespread increases...

INTERACTION BETWEEN BETAMETHASONE AND VECURONIUM (1991)

PARR, S. M., ROBINSON, B.J., REES, D., GALLETLY, D. C.

A possible interaction between betamethasone and vecuronium was examined in 20 rat phrenic nerve-hemidiaphragm preparations. Ten preparations were bathed in a physiological solution with...

THE IMPACT OF ALCOHOL INGESTION ON THE ORTHOPAEDIC AND ACCIDENT SERVICE (1988)

REDFERN, T. R., REES, D., OWEN, R.

There is a well recognized association between the ingestion of alcohol and trauma. The incidence of orthopaedic injuries related to alcohol ingestion and requiring admission has not previously been...

A theoretical and empirical study of the response of the high latitude thermosphere to the sense of the "Y" component of the interplanetary magnetic field (1986)

Rees, D., Fuller-Rowell, T. J., Gordon, R., Smith, M. F., Maynard, N. C., Heppner, J. P., ...

The strength and direction of the Interplanetary Magnetic Field (IMF) controls the transfer of solar wind momentum and energy to the high latitude thermosphere in a direct fashion. The sense of " Y"...

The composition, structure, temperature and dynamics of the upper thermosphere in the polar regions during October to December 1981 (1985)

Rees, D., Gordon, R., Fuller-Rowell, T. J., Smith, M., Carignan, G. R. (George R.), Killeen, Timothy L., ...

During the period October to December 1981, the Dynamics Explorer-2 (DE-2) spacecraft successively observed the South polar and the North polar regions, and recorded the temperature, composition and...

The westward thermospheric jet-stream of the evening auroral oval (1985)

Rees, D., Fuller-Rowell, T. J., Smith, M. F., Gordon, R., Killeen, Timothy L., Hays, P. B., ...

One of the most consistent and often dramatic interactions between the high latitude ionosphere and the thermosphere occurs in the vicinity of the auroral oval in the afternoon and evening period....

A comparison of wind observations of the upper thermosphere from the dynamics explorer satellite with the predictions of a global time-dependent model (1983)

Rees, D., Fuller-Rowell, T. J., Gordon, R., Killeen, Timothy L., Hays, P. B., Wharton, L. E., ...

Seven polar passes of the NASA Dynamics Explorer 2 (DE-2) satellite during October and early December 1981 have been used to examine the high-latitude circulation in the upper thermosphere. Vector...

Influence of sweetpotato rooting characteristics on infestation and damage by Cylas spp (1970)

Kabi, S., Ogenga-Latigo, M. W., Stathers, T. E., Rees, D.

Studies were carried out in the field at Serere Agricultural and Animal Production Research Institute (SAARI), Eastern Uganda, to establish whether the existing sweetpotato germplasm in Uganda has...

Damage reduces shelf-life of sweetpotato during marketing (1970)

Mtunda, K., Chilosa, D., Rwiza, E., Kilima, M., Kiozya, H., Munisi, R., ...

Although sweetpotato is primarily grown for home consumption, marketing is becoming increasingly important, and in this case, short shelf-life of the roots is a major constraint. An assessment of the...

Use of splenic ultrasound: a new wave for immune thrombocytopenic purpura.

Cervi, P, Murdock, A, Rees, D, Garner, S, Grant, D, Wright, S, ...

AIMS--To examine whether a therapeutic dose of ultrasound waves, when directed through the thoracic wall to the spleen, would significantly affect the platelet count in patients with stable immune...

The spontaneous release of transmitter from insect nerve terminals as predicted by the negative binomial theorem

Rees, D.

1. In the retractor unguis muscles of Periplaneta americana and Blaberus giganteus, the rate of spontaneously occurring miniature potentials from nerve-muscle synapses associated with the `white'...

Use of splenic ultrasound: a new wave for immune thrombocytopenic purpura.

Cervi, P, Murdock, A, Rees, D, Garner, S, Grant, D, Wright, S, ...

AIMS--To examine whether a therapeutic dose of ultrasound waves, when directed through the thoracic wall to the spleen, would significantly affect the platelet count in patients with stable immune...

The spontaneous release of transmitter from insect nerve terminals as predicted by the negative binomial theorem

Rees, D.

1. In the retractor unguis muscles of Periplaneta americana and Blaberus giganteus, the rate of spontaneously occurring miniature potentials from nerve-muscle synapses associated with the `white'...

Differential induction of nitric oxide synthase in various organs of the mouse during endotoxaemia: role of TNF-alpha and IL-1-beta.

Cunha, F Q, Assreuy, J, Moss, D W, Rees, D, Leal, L M, Moncada, S, ...

BALB/c mice injected intraperitoneally with bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) developed lethal septic shock. This was accompanied by significantly elevated concentrations of nitrite and nitrate in...

Increased IgA rheumatoid factor and VH1 associated cross reactive idiotype expression in patients with Lyme arthritis and neuroborreliosis

Axford, J., Rees, D., Mageed, R., Wordsworth, P., Alavi, A., Steere, A.

OBJECTIVE—To investigate whether autoreactive mechanisms occur in Lyme disease (LD) by determining IgA, IgG and IgM rheumatoid factor (RF) concentrations and RF associated cross reactive idiotype...

In vitro proguanil activation to cycloguanil by human liver microsomes is mediated by CYP3A isoforms as well as by S-mephenytoin hydroxylase.

Birkett, D J, Rees, D, Andersson, T, Gonzalez, F J, Miners, J O, Veronese, M E

1. The activation of proguanil to cycloguanil by human liver microsomes was studied to define the cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoforms involved in this reaction. 2. Apparent Km values for proguanil ranged...

Dust exposure and pneumoconiosis in a South African pottery. 1. Study objectives and dust exposure.

Rees, D, Cronje, R, Du Toit, R S

Dust exposure and pneumoconiosis were investigated in a South African pottery that manufactured wall tiles and bathroom fittings. This paper describes the objectives of the investigation and presents...

Dust exposure and pneumoconiosis in a South African pottery. 2. Pneumoconiosis and factors influencing reading of radiological opacities.

Rees, D, Steinberg, M, Becker, P J, Solomon, A

A cross sectional radiological survey of workers exposed to pottery dust during the manufacture of wall tiles and bathroom fittings was conducted in a South African factory. Roughly one third of...

Platinum salt sensitivity in refinery workers: incidence and effects of smoking and exposure.

Calverley, A E, Rees, D, Dowdeswell, R J, Linnett, P J, Kielkowski, D

OBJECTIVE--To measure the incidence of platinum salt sensitivity (PSS) in refinery workers and examine the influence of cigarette smoking and exposure to platinum salts on sensitisation. DESIGN--A...

Risk of mesothelioma from exposure to crocidolite asbestos: a 1995 update of a South African mortality study

Kielkowski, D., Nelson, G., Rees, D.

OBJECTIVE—To find the risk of developing mesothelioma in a cohort born in 1916-36 in Prieska, Northern Cape Province, South Africa.
METHODS—A birth cohort mortality study was carried out in a...

Pulmonary function abnormalities in children with sickle cell disease

Sylvester, K, Patey, R, Milligan, P, Dick, M, Rafferty, G, Rees, D, ...

Methods: Sixty four children with SCD aged 5–16 years and 64 ethnic matched controls were recruited. Weight and sitting and standing height were measured, and lung function was assessed by...

Pseudoaneurysm of the medial inferior genicular artery following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Evans, J. D., De Boer, M. T., Mayor, P., Rees, D., Guy, A. J.

Pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication of surgery or trauma around the knee. A 30-year-old man presented 10 days following anterior cruciate ligament repair with a 2 cm pulsatile swelling on the...