Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Collection: Office of Technology Assessmenthttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/collections/OTA/browse/?fq=dc_type:text_report&sort=date_a&fq=untl_institution:UNTGD&display=brief2012-08-16T09:13:59-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Collection: Office of Technology AssessmentAnnual Report to the Congress for Fiscal Year 19952012-08-16T09:13:59-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc97496/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc97496/"><img alt="Annual Report to the Congress for Fiscal Year 1995" title="Annual Report to the Congress for Fiscal Year 1995" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc97496/small/"/></a></p><p>This report includes statements from the TAAC chairman and director’s statement. The report includes the industry, commerce, international security division, as well as health, education and environment division.</p>Caregivers of patients with dementia: final report2012-08-16T09:13:59-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc97491/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc97491/"><img alt="Caregivers of patients with dementia: final report" title="Caregivers of patients with dementia: final report" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc97491/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discuses caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's Disease or another dementing illness, based on a mail survey carried out between November 26, 1986 and January 28, 1986. The report presents the study purpose, study scope and method and a description of the sample obtained.</p>Demographic Trends and the Scientific and Engineering Workforce2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39570/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39570/"><img alt="Demographic Trends and the Scientific and Engineering Workforce" title="Demographic Trends and the Scientific and Engineering Workforce" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39570/small/"/></a></p><p>A technical memorandum by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) that "explores the effect that changes in the size and composition of the U.S. population may have on the science and engineering work force" (p. iii).</p>The Fusion Energy Program: The Role of TPX and Alternate Concepts2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39807/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39807/"><img alt="The Fusion Energy Program: The Role of TPX and Alternate Concepts" title="The Fusion Energy Program: The Role of TPX and Alternate Concepts" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39807/small/"/></a></p><p>This report focuses on the following two questions for the U.S. fusion energy program. First, what is the role of the Tokamak Physics Experiment (TPX), an approximately $700 million fusion reactor currently awaiting a congressional decision to begin construction? Second, what is the role of alternatives to the tokamak concept in a broad-based fusion energy program?</p>Increased Automobile Fuel Efficiency and Synthetic Fuels: Alternatives for Reducing Oil Imports.2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39603/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39603/"><img alt="Increased Automobile Fuel Efficiency and Synthetic Fuels: Alternatives for Reducing Oil Imports." title="Increased Automobile Fuel Efficiency and Synthetic Fuels: Alternatives for Reducing Oil Imports." src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39603/small/"/></a></p><p>The objective of this report is to describe and analyze the hydrologic, institutional, legal, and economic issues involved in assessing and interpreting estimates of water availability for synfuels development in four major river basins: (1) Upper Mississippi, (2) Ohio/Tennessee, (3) Upper Missouri, and (4) Upper Colorado. In addition, the study evaluates the adequacy of currently used estimates of water availability as a basis for energy planning in these four basins.</p>Nuclear Proliferation and Safeguards: Appendix Volume II, Part One2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39847/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39847/"><img alt="Nuclear Proliferation and Safeguards: Appendix Volume II, Part One" title="Nuclear Proliferation and Safeguards: Appendix Volume II, Part One" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39847/small/"/></a></p><p>This report is divided into two parts. The 1st part discusses incentives/disincentives, peaceful nuclear explosions, non-state adversaries, international nuclear industry, technical descriptions of fuel cycle facilities and evaluation of diversion potential. The 2nd part discuses dedicated facilities purchase and theft, and description of safeguards technology and procedures.</p>Quarterly Report to the Technology Assessment Board, April 1 - June 30, 19832009-06-26T13:12:24-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9220/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9220/"><img alt="Quarterly Report to the Technology Assessment Board, April 1 - June 30, 1983" title="Quarterly Report to the Technology Assessment Board, April 1 - June 30, 1983" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9220/small/"/></a></p><p>Report from the Office of Technology Assessment to the Technology Assessment Board covering Congressional use of OTA's work, OTA's communication with Congress, external publications by OTA, and visits to OTA from external groups.</p>Requirements for Fulfilling a National Materials Policy2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39336/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39336/"><img alt="Requirements for Fulfilling a National Materials Policy" title="Requirements for Fulfilling a National Materials Policy" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39336/small/"/></a></p><p>Report from a conference focused on finding a "consensus on main themes of materials policy, and to focus national attention on the need for a strong, effective national network of materials information systems" (p. 1).</p>U.S. Natural Gas Availability: Gas Supply Through the Year 20002011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39595/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39595/"><img alt="U.S. Natural Gas Availability: Gas Supply Through the Year 2000" title="U.S. Natural Gas Availability: Gas Supply Through the Year 2000" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39595/small/"/></a></p><p>A study by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) that examines natural gas availability until the year 2000 in the lower 48 United States.</p>Annual Report to the Congress by the Office of Technology Assessment: March 15, 19762011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39832/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39832/"><img alt="Annual Report to the Congress by the Office of Technology Assessment: March 15, 1976" title="Annual Report to the Congress by the Office of Technology Assessment: March 15, 1976" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39832/small/"/></a></p><p>This report covers the activities of the Office of Technology Assessment during calendar year 1975.</p>Annual Report to the Congress by the Office of Technology Assessment: March 15, 19742011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39830/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39830/"><img alt="Annual Report to the Congress by the Office of Technology Assessment: March 15, 1974" title="Annual Report to the Congress by the Office of Technology Assessment: March 15, 1974" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39830/small/"/></a></p><p>This report is intended to provide the Congress with information on the steps taken thus far by the Office of Technology Assessment, as well as general background information on the development of the Technology Assessment Act.</p>Drug Bioequivalence2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39335/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39335/"><img alt="Drug Bioequivalence" title="Drug Bioequivalence" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39335/small/"/></a></p><p>Report of the findings from a panel of the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) regarding drug bioequivalence therapies. According to the report, the purpose of the Drug Bioequivalence Study Panel "was to examine the relationships between the chemical and therapeutic equivalence of drug products and to assess the capability of current technology -- short of therapeutic trials in man -- to determine whether drug products with the same physical and chemical composition produce comparable therapeutic effects" (p. 5).</p>Automobile Collision Data: An Assessment of Needs and Methods of Acquisition2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39601/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39601/"><img alt="Automobile Collision Data: An Assessment of Needs and Methods of Acquisition" title="Automobile Collision Data: An Assessment of Needs and Methods of Acquisition" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39601/small/"/></a></p><p>A report on evaluation of the automotive crash recorder program proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As the assessment progressed, the implications for automobile collision data as a “whole became apparent and the report has been so titled to provide a more accurate indication of its scope.</p>Annual Report to the Congress by the Office of Technology Assessment: March 15, 19752011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39831/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39831/"><img alt="Annual Report to the Congress by the Office of Technology Assessment: March 15, 1975" title="Annual Report to the Congress by the Office of Technology Assessment: March 15, 1975" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39831/small/"/></a></p><p>This report covers the activities of the Office of Technology Assessment during the year since March 15, 1974, the date of the preceding annual report, through March 15, 1975.</p>An analysis of the feasibility of separating exploration from production of oil and gas on the outer continental shelf2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39337/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39337/"><img alt="An analysis of the feasibility of separating exploration from production of oil and gas on the outer continental shelf" title="An analysis of the feasibility of separating exploration from production of oil and gas on the outer continental shelf" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39337/small/"/></a></p><p>A report on an analysis done by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) on whether or not it is feasible to separate "exploration from production of oil and gas on the Outer Continental Shelf" (p. iii).</p>Automated Guideway Transit: An Assessment of PRT and Other New Systems2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39339/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39339/"><img alt="Automated Guideway Transit: An Assessment of PRT and Other New Systems" title="Automated Guideway Transit: An Assessment of PRT and Other New Systems" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39339/small/"/></a></p><p>A report by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) assessing the Automated Guideway Transit Systems, with both detailed findings and summaries.</p>Oil Transportation by Tankers: An Analysis of Marine Pollution and Safety Measures2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39343/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39343/"><img alt="Oil Transportation by Tankers: An Analysis of Marine Pollution and Safety Measures" title="Oil Transportation by Tankers: An Analysis of Marine Pollution and Safety Measures" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39343/small/"/></a></p><p>A report prepared by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) presenting "a factual background on tankers and a discussion of issues related to the safety of tanker operation and the potential presented by tankers for introducing polluting oil into the marine environment" (p. xv). The report investigates broad issues and suggests possible alternatives.</p>The Financial Viability of Conrail2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39342/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39342/"><img alt="The Financial Viability of Conrail" title="The Financial Viability of Conrail" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39342/small/"/></a></p><p>A review prepared by the the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) based on the Final System Plan of the Consolidated Rail Corporation (ConRail) of 1974. It "examines "the critical assumptions affecting ConRail's financial viability using background data developed by USRA, the views of the key parties and independent analysis" (p.1).</p>A Review of Alternative Approaches to Federal Funding of Rail Rehabilitation2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39341/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39341/"><img alt="A Review of Alternative Approaches to Federal Funding of Rail Rehabilitation" title="A Review of Alternative Approaches to Federal Funding of Rail Rehabilitation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39341/small/"/></a></p><p>A report by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) that is part of a plan to restructure the railroads of the Northeast. It "provides a conceptual framework for the evaluation of alternative approaches to federal assistance for the rehabilitation of the nation's railroad fixed plant" (p. xiv).</p>Energy, The Economy, and Mass Transit2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39340/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39340/"><img alt="Energy, The Economy, and Mass Transit" title="Energy, The Economy, and Mass Transit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39340/small/"/></a></p><p>A report on a study conducted by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) on current economic and energy conditions. The report "summarizes a number of findings regarding recent trends in the transit industry, the effects of current economic and energy conditions on the use of transit, and the relative merits of adopting alternative transportation strategies to increase transit use and achieve energy conservation objectives" (p. 1).</p>An Analysis of the Impacts of the Projected Natural Gas Curtailments for the Winter 1975-762011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39338/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39338/"><img alt="An Analysis of the Impacts of the Projected Natural Gas Curtailments for the Winter 1975-76" title="An Analysis of the Impacts of the Projected Natural Gas Curtailments for the Winter 1975-76" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39338/small/"/></a></p><p>A report prepared by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) analyzing the potential impacts of the expected natural gas shortage of the winter of 1975-76. The study's objectives are to "determine the extent to which these projected curtailments reflect the actual situation and what the impacts and potential danger points might be as a result of the natural gas shortage" (p. ix).</p>A Review of National Railroad Issues2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39344/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39344/"><img alt="A Review of National Railroad Issues" title="A Review of National Railroad Issues" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39344/small/"/></a></p><p>The Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) prepared a report that studies how to handle the remaining bankrupt railroads after the creation of Conrail. It examines the current financial states of railroads, and possible ways to address the problem.</p>An Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 2: Atlanta Case Study2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39346/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39346/"><img alt="An Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 2: Atlanta Case Study" title="An Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 2: Atlanta Case Study" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39346/small/"/></a></p><p>This report, based on a study directed by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) is one of nine case studies intended to assess community planning of mass transit. It "attempts to identify the factors that help communities, facing critical technological choices, make wise decisions that are consistent with local and national goals for transit" (pg. vii).</p>An Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 3: Boston Case Study2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39348/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39348/"><img alt="An Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 3: Boston Case Study" title="An Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 3: Boston Case Study" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39348/small/"/></a></p><p>One of nine studies done by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) assessing community planning for mass transit. The report identifies "the factors that help communities, facing critical technological choices, make wise decisions that are consistent with local and national goals for transit" (vii).</p>An Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit: Volume 4 -- Chicago Case Study2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39349/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39349/"><img alt="An Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit: Volume 4 -- Chicago Case Study" title="An Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit: Volume 4 -- Chicago Case Study" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39349/small/"/></a></p><p>One of nine studies done by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) assessing community planning for mass transit. The report identifies "the factors that help communities, facing critical technological choices, make wise decisions that are consistent with local and national goals for transit" (p. vii).</p>Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit: Volume 5 -- Denver Case Study2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39350/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39350/"><img alt="Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit: Volume 5 -- Denver Case Study" title="Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit: Volume 5 -- Denver Case Study" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39350/small/"/></a></p><p>One of nine studies done by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) assessing community planning for mass transit. The report identifies "the factors that help communities, facing critical technological choices, make wise decisions that are consistent with local and national goals for transit" (p. vii).</p>Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 6: Los Angeles Case Study2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39351/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39351/"><img alt="Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 6: Los Angeles Case Study" title="Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 6: Los Angeles Case Study" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39351/small/"/></a></p><p>One of nine studies done by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) assessing community planning for mass transit. The report identifies "the factors that help communities, facing critical technological choices, make wise decisions that are consistent with local and national goals for transit" (p. vii).</p>An Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 7: Minneapolis-St. Paul Case Study2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39352/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39352/"><img alt="An Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 7: Minneapolis-St. Paul Case Study" title="An Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 7: Minneapolis-St. Paul Case Study" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39352/small/"/></a></p><p>One of nine studies done by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) assessing community planning for mass transit. The report identifies "the factors that help communities, facing critical technological choices, make wise decisions that are consistent with local and national goals for transit" (p. vii).</p>Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 8: San Francisco Case Study2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39353/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39353/"><img alt="Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 8: San Francisco Case Study" title="Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 8: San Francisco Case Study" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39353/small/"/></a></p><p>One of nine studies done by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) assessing community planning for mass transit. The report identifies "the factors that help communities, facing critical technological choices, make wise decisions that are consistent with local and national goals for transit" (p. vii).</p>Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 10: Washington, D.C. Case Study2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39356/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39356/"><img alt="Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 10: Washington, D.C. Case Study" title="Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 10: Washington, D.C. Case Study" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39356/small/"/></a></p><p>One of many studies conducted by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA). This report is intended "to provide an information base for an overall assessment of community planning for mass transit" (preface).</p>Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 12: Bibliography2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39347/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39347/"><img alt="Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 12: Bibliography" title="Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 12: Bibliography" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39347/small/"/></a></p><p>A bibliography of the publications that were referenced in "An Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit," which was done by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA).</p>Food Information Systems2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39363/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39363/"><img alt="Food Information Systems" title="Food Information Systems" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39363/small/"/></a></p><p>Transcriptions of statements made over the course of four days regarding the food information systems in the United States.</p>Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 11: Technical Report2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39355/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39355/"><img alt="Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 11: Technical Report" title="Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 11: Technical Report" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39355/small/"/></a></p><p>One in a series of reports by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA). This particular report is intended to "cast light on prospective changes in national transit policy programs and administration that might improve, in different ways and to different extents, the way communities plan mass transit systems" (p. iii).</p>Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 9: Seattle Case Study2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39354/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39354/"><img alt="Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 9: Seattle Case Study" title="Assessment of Community Planning for Mass Transit, Volume 9: Seattle Case Study" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39354/small/"/></a></p><p>One of nine studies done by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) assessing community planning for mass transit. The report identifies "the factors that help communities, facing critical technological choices, make wise decisions that are consistent with local and national goals for transit" (p. vii).</p>The Feasibility and Value of Broadband Communications in Rural Areas: A Preliminary Evaluation2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39362/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39362/"><img alt="The Feasibility and Value of Broadband Communications in Rural Areas: A Preliminary Evaluation" title="The Feasibility and Value of Broadband Communications in Rural Areas: A Preliminary Evaluation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39362/small/"/></a></p><p>A report covering a study conducted by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA). The study looks at "the feasibility and value of using broadband communications to provide public services for rural areas" (p. I-1).</p>Automatic Train Control in Rail Rapid Transit2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39358/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39358/"><img alt="Automatic Train Control in Rail Rapid Transit" title="Automatic Train Control in Rail Rapid Transit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39358/small/"/></a></p><p>A report prepared by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) covering the topic of of "the degree of automation which is technically feasible, economically justifiable, or otherwise appropriate for rail rapid transit" (p. viii).</p>Comparative Analysis of the 1976 ERDA Plan and Program2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39360/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39360/"><img alt="Comparative Analysis of the 1976 ERDA Plan and Program" title="Comparative Analysis of the 1976 ERDA Plan and Program" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39360/small/"/></a></p><p>A report by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) analyzing the status of ERDA regarding short-term and long-term energy problems. It follows a 1975 analysis that contained a plan for ERDA; this report shows the progress since then and highlights 16 major issues that are of importance.</p>An Assessment of Alternative Economic Stockpiling Policies2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39345/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39345/"><img alt="An Assessment of Alternative Economic Stockpiling Policies" title="An Assessment of Alternative Economic Stockpiling Policies" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39345/small/"/></a></p><p>A report by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) that focuses on analyzing the "materials problems related to sudden discontinuities in the long-range supply/demand of a given material, resulting in complete or partial disruptions and abrupt price changes" (p. vii).</p>Development of Medical Technology: Opportunities for Assessment2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39361/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39361/"><img alt="Development of Medical Technology: Opportunities for Assessment" title="Development of Medical Technology: Opportunities for Assessment" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39361/small/"/></a></p><p>A report by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) examining the human and financial costs to the healthcare system caused by research and development. It "discusses possibilities for and obstacles to assessing the social impacts of new medical technologies during the stages of research and development that precede their wiespread acceptance" (p. 3).</p>Food Information Systems: Summary and Analysis2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39364/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39364/"><img alt="Food Information Systems: Summary and Analysis" title="Food Information Systems: Summary and Analysis" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39364/small/"/></a></p><p>A study done by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) intended to "review food information systems in order to isolate and evaluate those significant to the development of food legislation and related congressional policymaking" (p. xi).</p>A Review of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Environmental Research Outlook FY 1976 Through 19802011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39365/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39365/"><img alt="A Review of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Environmental Research Outlook FY 1976 Through 1980" title="A Review of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Environmental Research Outlook FY 1976 Through 1980" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39365/small/"/></a></p><p>A review by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) of a previous report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The review closely examines the proposals in the five-year plan regarding national environmental goals.</p>Coastal Effects of Offshore Energy Systems: An Assessment of Oil and Gas Systems, Deepwater Ports, and Nuclear Powerplants Off the Coasts of New Jersey and Delaware2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39359/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39359/"><img alt="Coastal Effects of Offshore Energy Systems: An Assessment of Oil and Gas Systems, Deepwater Ports, and Nuclear Powerplants Off the Coasts of New Jersey and Delaware" title="Coastal Effects of Offshore Energy Systems: An Assessment of Oil and Gas Systems, Deepwater Ports, and Nuclear Powerplants Off the Coasts of New Jersey and Delaware" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39359/small/"/></a></p><p>An assessment by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) about the effects of coastal development in the United States, specifically New Jersey and Delaware. The study looks at "the likely consequences of three energy systems for the ocean environment, the coastal environment, and the economics and patterns of life in both States during the next two decades" (p. c.1).</p>An Assessment of Information Systems Capabilities Required To Support U.S. Materials Policy Decisions2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39357/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39357/"><img alt="An Assessment of Information Systems Capabilities Required To Support U.S. Materials Policy Decisions" title="An Assessment of Information Systems Capabilities Required To Support U.S. Materials Policy Decisions" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39357/small/"/></a></p><p>A report by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) of an assessment designed to analyze "materials information systems and their capability to support effective policymaking decisions on materials problems" (p. vii).</p>Technology Assessment Activities in the Industrial, Academic, and Governmental Communities2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39366/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39366/"><img alt="Technology Assessment Activities in the Industrial, Academic, and Governmental Communities" title="Technology Assessment Activities in the Industrial, Academic, and Governmental Communities" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39366/small/"/></a></p><p>Hearings over the course of four days covering the "updated view of the mission, utility, methodology, and state-of-the-art of technology assessment" (p. 1).</p>Technology Assessment in Business and Government2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39377/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39377/"><img alt="Technology Assessment in Business and Government" title="Technology Assessment in Business and Government" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39377/small/"/></a></p><p>Hearings held by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) with the purpose of developing "a better understanding of how the processes of technology assessment have affected decisionmaking in the public and private sectors" (p.1).</p>Annual Report to the Congress by the Office of Technology Assessment: March 15, 19772011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39838/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39838/"><img alt="Annual Report to the Congress by the Office of Technology Assessment: March 15, 1977" title="Annual Report to the Congress by the Office of Technology Assessment: March 15, 1977" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39838/small/"/></a></p><p>This report includes statements by the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the board, TAAC Chairman, and the director of the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA). The report discusses the year in review regarding the work in progress, organization and operations of OTA.</p>A Preliminary Analysis of the IRS Tax Administration System2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39375/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39375/"><img alt="A Preliminary Analysis of the IRS Tax Administration System" title="A Preliminary Analysis of the IRS Tax Administration System" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39375/small/"/></a></p><p>A review by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) of a proposal by the Internal Revenue Service for new computerized tax administration systems. The proposal is reviewed and investigated, with suggestions and proposals given by the OTA.</p>Engineering Implications of Chronic Materials Scarcity2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39369/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39369/"><img alt="Engineering Implications of Chronic Materials Scarcity" title="Engineering Implications of Chronic Materials Scarcity" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39369/small/"/></a></p><p>Papers delivered at the fourth Henniker Conference on National Materials Policy.</p>Establishing a 200-Mile Fisheries Zone2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39370/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39370/"><img alt="Establishing a 200-Mile Fisheries Zone" title="Establishing a 200-Mile Fisheries Zone" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39370/small/"/></a></p><p>A report by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) covering the the "major problems and opportunities which may occur because of the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976" (Preface).</p>Nuclear Proliferation and Safeguards2011-08-20T21:15:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39371/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39371/"><img alt="Nuclear Proliferation and Safeguards" title="Nuclear Proliferation and Safeguards" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc39371/small/"/></a></p><p>A study by the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) that looks at nuclear proliferation and "seeks to facilitate an understanding of the problem and its implications, in terms of both a comprehensive overview and a detailed indepth analysis of key elements" (p. 7).</p>