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  • A new comptutational method for constrained nonlinear programming

    Creator:
    Bhatia, Surendra P. S.
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    In this dissertation, a new computational method for equality constrained nonlinear programming is developed. Specifically, problems of minimizing a nonlinear objective function f(x) subject to constraints h(x) = 0, where f is a scalar valued, x is an n-vector and h is a m-vector with m < n is considered....
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    .(x) + w.)2 (n)2)j=1 J (2. 3. 7) Letting a = 2c, yi = Xi and w. J = II., it can be seen that the

  • Mini-Data Acquisition System for Small-Scale Testing of Wave Energy Converters

    Creator:
    Dizon, Christian N.
    Abstract:
    Data acquisition (DAQ) systems are a necessary component for products whose outcomes depend on collected information throughout its operation. Current systems are directed towards users utilizing custom hardware, software, and requiring its user to have high-level skills in coding and system setup; but with the increasing interest in renewable energy,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    approved: Data acquisition (DAQ) systems are a necessary component for products whose outcomes depend

  • New methods for finite field arithmetic

    Creator:
    Yanik, Tuğrul
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    We describe novel methods for obtaining fast software implementations of the arithmetic operations in the finite field GF(p) and GF(p[superscript k]). In GF(p) we realize an extensive speedup in modular addition and subtraction routines and some small speedup in the modular multiplication routine with an arbitrary prime modulus p which...
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    -length than the word-length of a mi- croprocessor and an arbitrary generator polynomial. The second

  • Improved Lyapunov-based decentralized adaptive controller

    Creator:
    Dai, Reza A.
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    An improved robot manipulator decentralized non-linear adaptive controller that performs well in the presence of disturbances with unknown parameters and non-linearities is presented in this work. The proposed decentralized adaptive structure is a modification of the controller developed by Seraji [13-17] and is characterized by an auxiliary signal that compensates...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Reza A. Dai for the degree of Master of Science in Electrical and

  • Alternating-current thin-film electroluminescent device physics and modeling

    Creator:
    Douglas, Allan A.
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    Alternating-current thin-film electroluminescent (ACTFEL) devices are used in the formation of pixels in flat panel displays. ACTFEL flat panel displays have many advantages over other flat panel technologies. Specifically, ACTFEL panels are emissive displays, they have high brightness, wide viewing angles, and rugged construction. Although much is already known about...
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    Masters Thesis
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    physics and modeling AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Allan A. Douglas for the degree of Master of Science

  • Nonlinear control of high performance aircraft

    Creator:
    Bean, Ronnie A.
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    This thesis presents the design of various controllers for a highly maneuverable, high performance aircraft, namely the modified F-18. The aircraft was required to perform high angle-of-attack maneuvers, for which the aircraft behaves in as a highly nonlinear system. An adaptive PID controller was used to control the aircraft through...
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    Masters Thesis
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    + 412CLo)v2 + an (1 4m )q pS 2C LoV T sin(6, a) + mg cos(0 a)) (cCivr, qi2CLa)V( mV pScV q (cC

  • Time domain modeling of electromagnetic radiation with application to ultrafast electronic and wireless communication

    Creator:
    Remley, Catherine A.
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    A versatile computational technique for improved time domain modeling of electromagnetic radiative systems is demonstrated. Two computational methods are combined: the finite-difference time domain (FDTD) method, a full-wave electromagnetic field solver, and the Kirchhoff surface integral formulation, a spatial transformation technique. The combined FDTD/Kirchhoff technique is shown to increase accuracy...
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    Catherine A. Rem ley for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering

  • Development of a Hybrid Simulation for an Ocean Wave Energy Converter

    Creator:
    Harris, Jesse
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    Ocean Wave Energy Converters (WECs) are of interest around the globe as global economies begin to shift their interest to renewable forms of energy. However, the devices are costly to construct–a quality that can be relieved through proper modeling, control, and implementation. This paper presents the numerical and hybrid simulation...
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    Masters Thesis
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    of a Hybrid Simulation for an Ocean Wave Energy Converter Abstract approved: Ted K.A. Brekken Mario

  • Dynamic modeling and mitigation of cascading failure in power systems

    Creator:
    Song, Jiajia
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    Recent blackout events consistently show that a variety of mechanisms are involved in cascading outages. These cascading mechanisms are irregularly modeled and validated within the existing literature and industry practices. Understanding the relative significance of these different mechanisms is important for choosing which one(s) needs to be modeled for specific...
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    . Eduardo Cotilla-Sanchez Ted K.A. Brekken Recent blackout events consistently show that a variety of

  • Compartmental analysis of the immune system

    Creator:
    Lawrence, Karen
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    A compartmental model of the immune system is simulated. Chapter I discusses the importance of such a model, reviews past immune system models, and summaries the immunological theory the model is based upon. In Chapter II, the compartmental representation of the immune system is developed from immunological and physiological theory....
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    approved: Redacted for Privacy R. R. Mohleix A compartmental model of the immune system is simu- lated