Thermal structure in the seasonal thermocline at Lake Tahoe was
investigated through the analysis of vertical temperature profiles
taken in the upper 70 m during late summer stratification. Different
ranges of horizontal and temporal scales were sampled in each of
three subsets of finestructure profiles: (1) a three-week sequence
at...
This dissertation studies two different wireless microwave sensing applications in the subjects of environmental monitoring and biomedical devices. The environmental sensing application presents a design of novel wireless sensor node configurations. These nodes are intended to be used specifically in a built environment of railroad track ballast for its health...
Increasing threats of terrorism and contraband smuggling have led to a growing interest in millimeter wave/ THz security sensors. Recently, systems combining active and passive sensing into one unit have been proposed where the active mode provides information on range and reflectivity, and the passive mode complements the active by...
Bone strength and fracture resistivity are related to a variety of factors encompassed in what is referred to as bone quality. However, bone quality is not a well-defined concept; therefore individual fracture risk cannot be predicted accurately, and osteoporosis treatment monitoring remains di cult. Clinically available imaging modalities use bone...
In view of the fact that the college authorities have
purchased a set of wireless apparatus, it was thought best
to design and construct a transformer of suitable size for
transforming the power to be used by this set of instruments.
The power required for such a set is approximately...
"There are at present four common methods of con
verting the alternating current into direct current.
These are in order of use, the motor generator set,
the rotary converter, mercury vapor rectifier and the
Murphy rectifier. A short description of these and
connections for the last two will be given."--p.2
Much has been accomplished in the last few years
toward the conservation of natural resources, and in
this work the engineer has taken a leading part. The
prevention of unnecessary waste, the utilization of
hitherto useless by-products, and the economic production of the world's necessities are important features of this...
By reason of the fact that a thesis along the
line of one's course or about some subject with which he
is supposed to be familiar is required of every Senior
electrical by the electrical department before his graduation, the following description of the design and construction of a 10...