# Electrical and Computer Engineering Commons™

## All Articles in Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Compact Dual-Band Bandpass Filter Based On Fractal Stub-Loaded Resonator, 2017 Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Technology, Iraq

Fractal geometries have shown to be a suitable choice for the antenna and microwave circuit designers to produce compact size microwave devices and components. Moreover, the multimode resonators are found advantageous in the design of reduced size multiband bandpass filters. In this paper, a stub loaded resonator (SLR) based on modified Minkowski fractal geometry, is suggested to produce a compact microstrip bandpass filter with dual-band response for wireless communication applications. Based on the second iteration Minkowski fractal geometry, dual-band compact microstrip BPF has been presented. The proposed filter structure is composed of two fractal based symmetrical SLRs. The filter structure ...

Compact Dual-Mode Microstrip Band Reject Filter Based On Koch Fractal Geometry, 2017 Department of Electrical, University of Technology, Iraq

#### Compact Dual-Mode Microstrip Band Reject Filter Based On Koch Fractal Geometry, Hayder S. Ahmed, Ali J. Salim, Jawad K. Ali

In this paper, a new fractal-based microstrip dual-mode band stop filter (BSF) has been
presented. The proposed filter structure is mainly based on that of the triangular patch resonators
with an embedded slit structure. The Koch fractal geometry has been applied to the uncoupled side
lengths of the triangular patch resonator. The filter structure has been modeled, and its performance
is evaluated using the commercially available EM simulator, Sonnet. Results reveal that the
resulting dual-mode response depends heavily on the uncoupled side lengths of the triangular patch
resonator. A parametric study has been conducted to explore the effect of the ...

A Compact Dual-Band Slot Antenna Based On Koch Fractal Snowflake Annular Ring, 2017 Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Technology, Iraq

#### A Compact Dual-Band Slot Antenna Based On Koch Fractal Snowflake Annular Ring, Mahmood T. Yassen, Mohammed R. Hussan, Hussain A. Hammas, Hussam Al-Saedi, Jawad K. Ali

This paper presents the design of a compact dual-band slot antenna for use in the
recently available wireless communication applications. The slot structure of the proposed antenna
is based on an annular slot-ring with Koch snowflake fractal geometry of the third iteration. The
antenna slot structure has been etched on the ground plane of a substrate with relative permittivity
of 4.5 and 1.524 mm thickness. On the other side of the substrate, a 50-Ohm microstrip line has
been etched as the antenna feed structure. The proposed antenna has a compact size of (40 × 40 ×
1.524) mm3. Simulation ...

2017 Utah State University

#### Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Tracking System With Out-Of-Sequence Measurement In A Discrete Time-Delayed Extended Kalman Filter, Roque Lora

##### All Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The goal of this thesis is to extend the delayed Kalman filter so it can be used with non-linear systems and that it can handle randomized delays on the measurements. In the particular case of this study, the filter is used to estimates the states of an unmanned aerial system. The outputs of the filter are used to point an antenna and a camera towards a UAS. Different scenarios are simulated for the purpose of comparing the efficiency of this technique in various situations.

Role Of Antenna Modes And Field Enhancement In Second Harmonic Generation From Dipole Nanoantennas, 2017 Charles M. Bowden Research Center

#### Role Of Antenna Modes And Field Enhancement In Second Harmonic Generation From Dipole Nanoantennas, Domenico De Ceglia, Maria Antonietta Vincenti, Costantino De Angelis, Andrea Locatelli, Joseph W. Haus, Michael Scalora

##### Joseph W Haus

We study optical second harmonic generation from metallic dipole antennas with narrow gaps. Enhancement of the fundamental-frequency field in the gap region plays a marginal role on conversion efficiency. In the symmetric configuration, i.e., with the gap located at the center of the antenna axis, reducing gap size induces a significant red-shift of the maximum conversion efficiency peak. Either enhancement or inhibition of second-harmonic emission may be observed as gap size is decreased, depending on the antenna mode excited at the harmonic frequency. The second-harmonic signal is extremely sensitive to the asymmetry introduced by gap’s displacements with respect ...

Metablast! Virtual Cell: A Pedagogical Convergence Between Game Design And Science Education, 2017 Iowa State University

#### Metablast! Virtual Cell: A Pedagogical Convergence Between Game Design And Science Education, Anson B. Call, Steven Herrnstadt, Eve S. Wurtele, Julie Dickerson, Diane Bassham

##### Eve Wurtele

MetaBlast! Virtual Cell (from now on referred to as VC) is a game design solution to a specific scientific and educational problem; expressly, how to make advanced, university level plant biology instruction on molecular and anatomical levels an exciting, efficient learning experience. The advanced technologies of 3D modeling and animation, computer programming and game design are united and tempered with strong, scientific guidance for accuracy and art direction for a powerful visual and audio simulation. The additional strength of intense gaming as a powerful tool aiding memory, logic and problem solving has recently become well recognized. Virtual Cell will provide ...

2017 University of Pennsylvania

#### Relaxed Decidability And The Robust Semantics Of Metric Temporal Logic, Houssam Abbas

##### Real-Time and Embedded Systems Lab (mLAB)

Relaxed notions of decidability widen the scope of automatic verification of hybrid systems. In quasi-decidability and $\delta$-decidability, the fundamental compromise is that if we are willing to accept a slight error in the algorithm's answer, or a slight restriction on the class of problems we verify, then it is possible to obtain practically useful answers. This paper explores the connections between relaxed decidability and the robust semantics of Metric Temporal Logic formulas. It establishes a formal equivalence between the robustness degree of MTL specifications, and the imprecision parameter $\delta$ used in $\delta$-decidability when it is used to ...

Women In It: Be The Change, 2017 University of Nebraska-Lincoln

#### Women In It: Be The Change, Marcia L. Dority Baker

##### Publications from Information Technology Services

The influence of established women in IT — specifically Florence Hudson and Melissa Woo — encouraged a librarian to apply for a position in Information Technology Services at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

A hands-on approach to planning the IT Leadership conference developed a strong collaborative network that also helped grow attendance.

Paying attention to the pros and cons of the 2016 conference guided the planners in modifying their approach to the upcoming October 2017 conference and its focus on diversity and inclusion.

A main goal for future IT Leadership conferences focusing on women and diversity in IT is providing attendees with ...

T1, T2, And Off-Resonance Mapping Using A Non-Linear Least-Squares Fit Of The Bssfp Signal, 2017 Brigham Young University

#### T1, T2, And Off-Resonance Mapping Using A Non-Linear Least-Squares Fit Of The Bssfp Signal, Meredith Taylor, Joseph Valentine, Steven Whitaker, Neal Bangerter

##### Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference

The mapping of MR relaxation times has found a broad variety of applications in the study of disease. Unfortunately, the gold standards for acquiring T1 and T2 maps require long scan times, and are therefore more suited to 2D acquisitions with limited slices. For reasonable scan times, resolution is limited making these scans less useful for showing fine morphological detail. A rapid 3D sequence at higher resolutions that could be used to provide both morphological detail and relaxation time maps would be particularly useful. We propose a technique with potential to provide simultaneous band-free 3D datasets and estimates ...

Bssfp Elliptical Signal Model With Grappa Parallel Imaging, 2017 Brigham Young University

#### Bssfp Elliptical Signal Model With Grappa Parallel Imaging, Grayson Tarbox, Joseph Valentine, Meredith Taylor, Neal Bangerter

##### Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference

In magnetic resonance imaging, balanced steady-state free precession acquisition using the elliptical signal model geometrical solution can be combined with a GRAPPA parallel imaging reconstruction that preserves phase information to shorten scan times.

Water Fat Separation With Multiple-Acquisition Bssfp Mri, 2017 Brigham Young University

#### Water Fat Separation With Multiple-Acquisition Bssfp Mri, Michael A. Mendoza 8232743, Joseph Valentine, Neal Bangerter

##### Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference

We present a technique that combines the advantages of bSSFP MRI with Dixon reconstruction in order to produce robust water fat separation with high SNR in a short imaging time, while simultaneously reducing banding artifacts that traditionally degrade image quality.

3d Printed Microfluidics, 2017 Brigham Young University

#### 3d Printed Microfluidics, Hua Gong, Clayton Ramstedt, Adam T. Woolley, Gregory P. Nordin

##### Biomedical Engineering Western Regional Conference

3D printing for microfluidic (lab-on-a-chip) devices

An X Band Patch Antenna Integrated With Commercial Triple-Junction Space Solar Cells, 2017 Utah State University

#### An X Band Patch Antenna Integrated With Commercial Triple-Junction Space Solar Cells, Taha Yekan, Reyhan Baktur

##### CEE Student Publications and Presentations

An X band patch antenna was integrated on top of the cover glass of commercial space-certified solar cell and was studied for understanding the interaction between the solar cell and the antenna. It was found that the solar cell acts as a lossy substrate for the antenna and reduces the gain of the antenna by about 2 dB, and such a reduction remains consistent for different working states of the solar cell. The patch antenna reduces the efficiency of the solar cells because it blocks light, however, at 10 GHz, the impact of a patch antenna alone to the solar ...

2017 Dublin Institute of Technology

#### Stakeholder Outcomes In A Wind Turbine Investment; Is The Irish Energy Policy Effective In Reducing Ghg Emissions By Promoting Small-Scale Embedded Turbines In Sme's?, Tony Kealy

##### Articles

As a member state of the European Union (EU), Ireland has adopted an energy policy which includes promoting wind powered electricity generators as an economically viable, GHG-reducing, alternative to environmentally damaging fossil-fuel driven electrical generators. This longitudinal, inductive in-depth study investigates the outcomes for the government and other stakeholders involved in a wind turbine project investment by a Small-to-Medium-Enterprise (SME) based in rural Ireland. A case study research methodology is used to acquire and analyse quantitative numerical data from multiple sources including electrical power and energy meters, historical electricity bills and company sustainability reports. The study found that the installation ...

Data Predictive Control For Building Energy Management, 2017 University of Pennsylvania

#### Data Predictive Control For Building Energy Management, Achin Jain, Madhur Behl, Rahul Mangharam

##### Real-Time and Embedded Systems Lab (mLAB)

Decisions on how to best optimize energy systems operations are becoming ever so complex and conflicting, that model-based predictive control (MPC) algorithms must play an important role. However, a key factor prohibiting the widespread adoption of MPC in buildings, is the cost, time, and effort associated with learning first-principles based dynamical models of the underlying physical system. This paper introduces an alternative approach for implementing finite-time receding horizon control using control-oriented data-driven models. We call this approach Data Predictive Control (DPC). Specifically, by utilizing separation of variables, two novel algorithms for implementing DPC using a single regression tree and with ...

Ocean Renewable Power Company, 2017 Ocean Renewable Power Company

#### Ocean Renewable Power Company, James Donegan

##### MARENER 2017

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2017 Istanbul Technical University

#### Lighting Standards For Ship And Alternative Solutions For Energy Efficiency, Efe Akyurek

##### MARENER 2017

Lighting has an important role amongst human life. In this respect, an adequate lighting on board gives moral, motivation also helps to improve safety and security for ships’ crew. This paper aims to both determine an adequate lighting for crew and bring energy efficiency with optimal lighting considering existing regulations on shipboard lighting. After a brief introduction, on the first part the preferred lighting tendencies to be discussed at maritime regulatory base including SOLAS, MLC with comparing ILO 92/133 Conventions. The second part initially defines optimal lighting for crew accommodation and working areas with demonstrating an example on a ...

2017 Caribbean Maritime Institute

#### Overcoming The Challenges To Maritime Energy Efficiciency In The Caribbean Region, Deniece Aiken

##### MARENER 2017

Maritime energy efficiency in the Caribbean appears to be predicated on two key requirements; regulatory controls over the vessels operating in the region and the availability and use of efficient technology. While many Caribbean territories have ratified MARPOL AnnexVI, implementation of the standards therein, presents challenges that are familiar to maritime administrators of the region. These challenges include insufficient resources and inadequate implementation of relevant standards. These issues have traditionally plagued the region. The paucity of data and monitoring in this part of the world also contributes to ineffective policy interventions. There is also a need to identify the gap ...

The Law Of Conservation Of Energy Towards Defining Maritime Cluster Dynamics, 2017 University of Piraeus

#### The Law Of Conservation Of Energy Towards Defining Maritime Cluster Dynamics, Peter J. Stavroulakis, Stratos Papadimitriou, Ioannis Koliousis

##### MARENER 2017

Industrial clusters have for many decades been considered as the stepping stone for regional and national competitiveness, due to the fact that within these systems of economies, many propitious qualities seem to flourish. Competition and cooperation are witnessed to complement one another, firms can thrive through the marvels of knowledge creation and innovation, and positive externalities are seen to blossom into an interconnected system of collective prosperity. This system bears semblance to many occurrences in nature, and thus can guide the reflection of natural dynamics that may pave an industrial cluster’s threads. Maritime clusters in particular, are distinct vanguards ...

Costs And Benefits Of Lng Economic Development In The Baltic And Arctic Regions, 2017 World Maritime University

#### Costs And Benefits Of Lng Economic Development In The Baltic And Arctic Regions, Fabio Ballini, Lawrence Kuroshi

##### MARENER 2017

Global warming is becoming increasingly evident. However, rising temperatures also offer new economic opportunities, such as new maritime routes in previously ice-locked waters. Valuable minerals in the Arctic region are also becoming more accessible. Maritime stakeholders are therefore seeking to operate in this remote region safely and efficiently. Accommodating these developments from a regulatory standpoint, IMO has amended the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) to include Chapter 9 of Annex I, prohibiting the use of heavy-grade marine fuels as well as heavy-duty oils as cargo carriage in the seas beyond 60th parallel south. In addition ...