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  • EM-MAC : an energy-aware multi-channel medium access control protocol for multi-hop wireless networks

    Creator:
    Sivanantha, Akhil
    Abstract:
    The stupendous growth in wireless and mobile devices in the recent years has prompted researchers to look at innovative approaches that enable effective use of the available resources. In this thesis, we propose a medium access control (MAC) protocol, referred to as EM-MAC, that enables wireless devices with multi-channel access...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Energy-Aware Multi-Channel Medium Access Control Protocol for Multi-Hop Wireless Networks Abstract

  • A Comparative Study on How SVN and Git Affect Software Changes

    Creator:
    Codoban, Mihai
    Abstract:
    Distributed Version Control Systems (DVCS) have seen an increase in popularity relative to traditional Centralized Version Control Systems (CVCS). Yet we know little on whether VCS tools meet the needs of software developers when managing software change or whether developers are benefitting from the extra power of DVCS. Without such...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Master of Science in Computer Science presented on June 17, 2015. Title: A Comparative Study on How SVN

  • Using RUBI to partition agents in air traffic problems with hard constraints and reward shaping

    Creator:
    Curran, William
    Abstract:
    Air traffic flow management over the U.S. airpsace is a difficult problem. Current management approaches lead to hundreds of thousands of hours of delay, costing billions of dollars annually. Weather and airport conditions may instigate this delay, but routing decisions balancing delay with congestion contribute significantly to the propagation of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Master of Science in Computer Science presented on June 4, 2013. Title: Using RUBI to Partition

  • Process modeling the physician-patient encounter

    Creator:
    Tong, Xiaomin
    Abstract:
    The objective of this research was to provide a definitive description of the processes within the physician-patient encounter in an office setting. This description would take the form of a formal process model of the encounter in a provider's office setting, as this represents the most common situation during patient...
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    Masters Thesis
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    increasing amount of human-computer interaction is taking place, and should be considered in the process

  • A neuro-evolutionary multiagent approach to multi-linked inverted pendulum control

    Creator:
    Sills, Stephen
    Abstract:
    Recent work has shown humanoid robots with spinal columns, instead of rigid torsos, benefit from both better balance and an increased ability to absorb external impact. Similarly, snake robots have shown promise as a viable option for exploration in confined spaces with limited human access, such as during power plant...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Multiagent Approach to Multi-linked Inverted Pendulum Control Abstract approved: Kagan Tumer Recent work

  • Learning-based control and coordination of autonomous UAVs

    Creator:
    Bell, Adam R.
    Abstract:
    Uninhabited aerial vehicles, also called UAVs are currently controller by a combination of a human pilot at a remote location, and autopilot systems similar to those found on commercial aircraft. As UAVs transition from remote piloting to fully autonomous operation, control laws must be developed for the tasks to be...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Control and Coordination of Autonomous UAVs Abstract approved: Kagan Tumer Uninhabited aerial vehicles

  • Learning-based Control of Experimental Hybrid Fuel Cell Power Plant

    Creator:
    Gabler, Andrew
    Abstract:
    Direct red Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Turbine hybrid plants have the potential to dramatically increase power plant efficiency, decrease emissions, and provide fast response to transient loads. The US Department of Energy's (DOE) Hybrid Performance Project is an experimental hybrid SOFC plant, built at the National Energy Technology Laboratory...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Introduction Difficult real world problems, from air traffic control to self-driving cars, from computer

  • Machine learning for improving the quality of citizen science data

    Creator:
    Yu, Jun
    Abstract:
    Citizen Science is a paradigm in which volunteers from the general public participate in scientific studies, often by performing data collection. This paradigm is especially useful if the scope of the study is too broad to be performed by a limited number of trained scientists. Although citizen scientists can contribute...
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    Dissertation
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    Computer Science presented on December 3, 2013. Title: Machine Learning for Improving the Quality of

  • Potential effects of climate change and fire management on fire behavior and vegetation patterns on an east Cascades landscape

    Creator:
    Greaves, Heather E.
    Abstract:
    Climate exerts considerable control on wildfire regimes, and climate and wildfire are both major drivers of forest growth and succession in interior Northwest forests. Estimating potential response of these landscapes to anticipated changes in climate helps researchers and land managers understand and mitigate impacts of climate change on important ecological...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Climate exerts considerable control on wildfire regimes, and climate and wildfire are both major drivers

  • Design of robust infrastructure systems incorporating user behavior

    Creator:
    Piacenza, Joseph R., III
    Abstract:
    Infrastructure systems are a critical component supporting today's modern society. From power grids to traffic networks, we rely on these systems to perform as intended, despite the various sources of uncertainty present in their operation. Designing for system robustness can help mitigate the impact of failures caused by unexpected events....
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    Dissertation
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    , infrastructure systems often require multiple individuals (i.e., humans) to control nominal operation, as well