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  • A frequency-domain approach to simulating wave energy converter hydrodynamics

    Creator:
    Simmons, Asher
    Abstract:
    Wave energy converter (WEC) devices are complicated systems containing hydrodynamic, mechanical, and electrical elements. WEC design efforts are primarily focused in the time-domain, using frequency-based energy analyses and numerical problem solving approaches that are staples in hydrodynamic design efforts to form the basic information set used in these time-domain development...
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    Masters Thesis
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    relationship between wave height (H) and ocean depth (h) is well defined [40, ch. 3.4, pp. 57-58].  Sea

  • Application of Nonlinear Model Predictive Controller for Ocean Wave Energy Conversion Systems

    Creator:
    Haider, Ali S.
    Abstract:
    This work addresses the application of Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) to a class of ocean wave energy conversion systems in which the cost functional is not in a standard quadratic form, and the WEC model includes the nonlinear effects, such as the hydrodynamic viscous drag. The NMPC implementation is...
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    Dissertation

  • Atomic solid state energy scale applied to novel thin-film solar absorbers

    Creator:
    Pelatt, Brian D.
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    The atomic solid state energy (SSE) scale is introduced as a tool for inorganic materials design. The SSE scale is obtained by assessing an average electron affinity (EA) (for a cation) or an average ionization potential (IP) (for an anion) for each atom using data from compounds having that specific...
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    Dissertation
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    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 3.8 Absorption (α) vs. energy (hν) plot for CdTe and CuInSe2. The band gap is measured at the

  • Bayesian Reinforcement Learning Based Control For Ocean Wave Energy Conversion

    Creator:
    Ghorban Zadeh, Leila
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    This work – in which three peer-reviewed academic papers are presented – addresses the ap-plication of Bayesian Reinforcement Learning to the control of a class of ocean wave energy conversion systems. The first paper presents a comparison of a Reinforcement-Learning (RL) based wave energy converter controller against standard Reactive Damping...
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    Dissertation
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    direction with the highest cumulative reward in my research environment. Committee members, Tuba Ozkan

  • Calibration, characterization, and linear quadratic Gaussian estimation of sensor feedback signals for a novel ocean wave energy linear test bed

    Creator:
    Haller, Christopher A.
    Abstract:
    Continual growth of the world's energy consumption and the demand for long-term clean renewable energy resources has led to the development of ocean-based wave energy technologies. Emerging technologies are advancing potential solutions to the complex problem of energy generation in the harsh and corrosive ocean environment. To develop these technologies,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Christopher A. Haller for

  • Design and Analysis of an Optical Wireless Receiver for a Hybrid WiFi Free-Space Optical (WiFO) Communication Network

    Creator:
    Borah, Anindita
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    The increasing demand for higher data-rates in spectrum-deficient indoor WiFi networks calls for the adaptation of hybrid systems, consisting of RF and optical wireless channels. The novel hybrid WiFi Free-Space Optical (WIFO) system was introduced to enhance the wireless capacity of indoor WiFi networks. In this thesis, an optical wireless...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Haller who is my graduate council representative for my thesis defense. I must express my gratitude to

  • Design and Implementation of a Modular Ocean Drifter Kit

    Creator:
    Green, Austin
    Abstract:
    Ocean Drifters are a low-cost and easy-to-use platform that are commonly used for studying ocean currents. With added interest in studying the ocean, emphasis has been taken to make it more accessible. A pilot course focused on introducing the topic of ocean sensing was announced. The HC 407 course will...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    . Thomson, A. Ellenson, F. T. Rollano, H. T. Ozkan-Haller, and M. C. Haller, “Kinematics and statistics of

  • Design techniques for delta sigma modulators using VCO based ADCs

    Creator:
    Reddy, Karthikeyan
    Abstract:
    VCO-based ADCs have recently emerged as attractive alternative to conventional DeltaSigma (ΔΣ) modulator architectures. Few salient features of a VCObased ADC are: 1) the quantization noise is 1st order noise shaped, 2) it is an open loop architecture, and, 3) its implementation is mostly digital in nature. Hence, they are...
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    Dissertation
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    being my committee members. I would also like to thank Prof. Merrick Haller for being my Graduate

  • Efficient key management protocols for mobile ad hoc networks

    Creator:
    Erdem, Özkan M.
    Abstract:
    In this thesis, novel solutions are proposed for key management issues in mobile ad hoc networks. Presented Hierarchical Binary Tree (HBT) based model is distributed, self-organizing, scalable and does not employ online key distribution authority or group manager. Two different group authentication and group key establishment protocols are proposed for...
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    Dissertation
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Ozkan M. Erdem for the

  • Energy-efficient clock generation for communication and computing systems using injection locking

    Creator:
    Ma, Chao
    Abstract:
    The design of high-performance, high-speed clock generation and distribution becomes challenging in terms of phase noise, jitter and power consumption, due to the fast development of communication and computing systems. Injection locking is a promising clocking technique since it can significantly improve the energy efficiency, suppress the phase noise of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    helps in and after classes. I am grateful to Prof. Merrick C. Haller for taking the time to serve as