• Dissecting accretion and outflows in accreting white dwarf binaries 

  Martino DD; Sala G; Balman S; Bernardini F; Bianchini A; Bode M; Bonnet-Bidaud J-M; Falanga M; Greiner J; Groot P; Hernanz M; Israel G; Jose J; Motch C; Mouchet M; Norton AJ; Nucita A; Orio M; Osborne J; Ramsay G; Rodriguez-Gil P; Scaringi S; Schwope A; Traulsen I; Tamburini F (2015)

  This is a White Paper in support of the mission concept of the Large Observatory for X-ray Timing (LOFT), proposed as a medium-sized ESA mission. We discuss the potential of LOFT for the study of accreting white ...

• A comparison of worst case performance of priority queues used in Dijkstra's shortest path algorithm 

  Vickers, Alex (University of Canterbury, 1986)

  This report presents results of experiments comparing the worst case performance of Dijkstra's Single Source Shortest Path algorithm using different priority queues. A description and worst case analysis are given of the ...

• Review: Bowlby 25th Annivesary Memorial conference 

  Dorahy, M.J. (University of Canterbury. Psychology, 2015)

• They are the elements in the room but only very briefly 

  Hartshorn, R.M. (The Press, ChristchurchUniversity of Canterbury. Chemistry, 2016)

  Chemistry made it into the mainstream news last week, following the announcement from the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) that four new elements have been discovered. So is this a big deal and ...

• The geology of the Malvern Hills, with map and sections, panoramic sketches, and photographs. 

  Speight, R; Page, S (N.Z. Dept. of Scientific and Industrial Research, 1928)

• A general review of psychosocial factors relating to disaster recover in the workplace in a 2010-2011 Canterbury context 

  Garside, R.; Naswall, K.; Johal, S.; Johnston, D.M. (University of Canterbury. Psychology, 2013)

• Development of a National Marine Environment Monitoring Programme (MEMP) for New Zealand. New Zealand Aquatic Environment and Biodiversity Report No. 141 

  Hewitt, J.E.; Bell, R.; Costello, M.; Cummings, V.; Currie, K.; Ellis, J.; Francis, M.; Froude, V.; Gorman, R.; Hall, J.; Inglis, G.J.; MacDiarmid, A.; Mills, G.; Pinkerton, M.; Schiel, D.; Swales, A.; Law, C.; McBride, G.; Nodder, S.; Rowden, A.; Smith, M.; Thompson, D.; Torres, L.; Tuck, I.; Wing, S. (University of Canterbury. Biological Sciences, 2014)

• The post-auricular muscle reflex (PAMR): Its detection, analysis, and use as an objective hearing test 

  O'Beirne, G.A. (University of Canterbury., 1998)

  A number of fundamental characteristics of the post-auricular muscle response (PAMR) have been examined in adult and infant human subjects using an automated computer-based measurement system. This system allowed simultaneous ...

• Assessing Impacts of Volcanic Ashfall 

  Stewart, C.; Wilson, T.M. (University of Canterbury. Geological Sciences, 2012)

  Volcanic ash may not be the most spectacular or lethal product of an explosive volcanic eruption, but it is the most widespread, and the most likely to affect towns, cities and farmland in the North Island. Freshlyerupted ash ...

• 'Last chance tourism' at the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, Westland Tai Poutini National Park: Stakeholder perspectives 

  Wilson, J.; Stewart, E.; Espiner, S.; Purdie, H. (University of Canterbury. Geography, 2014)

  Understanding the impacts of climate change on tourism destinations requires knowledge about both physical resources and the characteristics of tourism at that destination; stakeholders involved in tourism facilitation and ...

• Impact assessment of the May 2010 eruption of Pacaya volcano, Guatemala 

  Wardman, J.; Sword-Daniels, V.; Stewart, C.; Wilson, T. (University of Canterbury. Geological Sciences, 2012)

  This report summarises the field observations and interpretations of a reconnaissance trip to Guatemala in September 2010. The purpose of this trip was to investigate the impacts of the 27 May 2010 eruption of Pacaya ...

• Global volcanic hazards and risk: Summary background paper for the UN-ISDR Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2015 

  Loughlin, S.C.; Vye-Brown, C.; Sparks, R.S.J.; Brown, S.K.; Barclay, J.; Calder, E.; Cottrell, E.; Jolly, G.; Komorowski, J-C.; Mandeville, C.; Newhall, C.; Palma, J.; Potter, S.; Valentine, G.; et al. (Global Volcanism ModelUniversity of Canterbury. Geological Sciences, 2014)

• Volcanic ash fall hazard and risk: Technical Background Paper for the UN-ISDR 2015 Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 

  Jenkins, S.F.; Wilson, T.M.; Magill, C.R.; Miller, V.; Stewart, C.; Marzocchi, W.; Boulton, M. (United Nations Office for Disaster Risk ReductionUniversity of Canterbury. Geological Sciences, 2014)

  All explosive volcanic eruptions generate volcanic ash, fragments of rock that are produced when magma or vent material is explosively disintegrated. Volcanic ash is then convected upwards within the eruption column and ...

• Pikiariki ecological area : its patterns, processes and management 

  Murphy, Barry (University of Canterbury. Forestry, 1984)

  Pikiariki Ecoloqical Area is a dense podocarp forest remnant of the West Taupo lowland forest tract. Its forest supports one of New Zealand's more diverse and dense bird populations. Of significance among these birds is ...

• Wattle function and territoriality in the South Island saddleback (Philesturnus carunculatus)1 

  Lloyd-Jones, David (University of Canterbury. Biological Sciences, 2014)

  The South Island saddleback (Philesturnus carunculatus) is an endangered bird endemic to New Zealand. Both males and females possess wattles, which are colourful fleshy structures that hang from the lower beak. Although ...

• Management of vehicle and horse users on sand beaches: Implications for shellfish populations 

  Taylor, G.F.; Marsden, I.F.; Hart, D.E. (University of Canterbury. Geography, 2012)

  A review of management documents and peer reviewed literature was undertaken to evaluate the level of protection intertidal shellfish are given from vehicle and horse users on sand beaches. Database searches were conducted ...

• Interim report on the determination of atmospheric temperature profiles from satellite radiance measurements 

  Uddstrom, M. J. (University of Canterbury. Physics, 1979)

  A Maximum A Posteriori (MAP) estimator is used for the purpose of retrieving atmospheric temperature profiles from Selective Chopper Radiometer (SCR) satellite measurements of emission from the 15µm carbon dioxide absorption ...

• Bt brinjal part one and Bt brinjal part two 

  Heinemann, J.A. (University of Canterbury. Biological Sciences, 2009)

• Summary of analysis of dossier from Mahyco et al. in support of their claims of safety of fruit and shoot borer tolerant brinjal 

  Heinemann, J.A. (Third World NetworkUniversity of Canterbury. Biological Sciences, 2010)

  I am submitting to the Philippines Government this opinion on the testing of Bt brinjal conducted in India because I understand that the Philippines is currently evaluating a Bt brinjal event for commercial release and ...

• Teaching for numeracy and mathematics transfer in tertiary science 

  Brogt, E.; Soutter, A.; Masters, S.; Lawson, W. (University of Canterbury. ChemistryUniversity of Canterbury. GeographyUniversity of Canterbury. Vice-Chancellors OfficeUniversity of Canterbury. College Office (Science), 2014)

  This project aimed to identify and implement pedagogical strategies designed to facilitate the transfer of numeracy and mathematical skills and knowledge to science disciplines. To achieve this aim a review of the ...

View more