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Conversion From Metal Oxide To Mof Thin Films As A Platform Of Chemical Sensing, Meng Chen

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Chemical sensor is working as a widely used device which can be applied to the detection of specific chemicals that are existing in the environment especially in gas phase. The detection of combustible and toxic chemicals can be extremely important in the field of both industrial and civil activities. The chemical sensor is commonly operating by utilizing a chemical or physical interaction between the specific chemical compound and the sensing functional unit, to obtain an electronic signal caused by the property change and realize the chemical detection. Traditional chemical gas sensors such as catalytic gas sensor, thermal conductivity gas sensor, …

Peak Grain Forecasts For The Us High Plains Amid Withering Waters, Assaad Mrad, Gabriel G. Katul, Delphis F. Levia, Andrew J. Guswa, Elizabeth W. Boyer, Michael Bruen, Darryl E. Carlyle-Moses, Rachel Coyte, Irena F. Creed, Nick Van De Giesen, Domenico Grasso, David M. Hannah, Janice E. Hudson, Vincent Humphrey, Shin'ichi Iida, Robert B. Jackson, Tomo'omi Kumagai, Pilar Llorens, Beate Michalzik, Kazuki Nanko, Catherine A. Peters, John S. Selker, Doerthe Tetzlaff, Maciej Zalewski, Bridget R. Scanlon

Engineering: Faculty Publications

Irrigated agriculture contributes 40% of total global food production. In the US High Plains, which produces more than 50 million tons per year of grain, as much as 90% of irrigation originates from groundwater resources, including the Ogallala aquifer. In parts of the High Plains, groundwater resources are being depleted so rapidly that they are considered nonrenewable, compromising food security. When groundwater becomes scarce, groundwater withdrawals peak, causing a subsequent peak in crop production. Previous descriptions of finite natural resource depletion have utilized the Hubbert curve. By coupling the dynamics of groundwater pumping, recharge, and crop production, Hubbert-like curves emerge, …

Summer Engagement In Cyber Undergraduate Research Experiences (Secure), Douglas W. Jacobson, Diane T. Rover, Joseph Zambreno, Allegra Frickel

ASEE North Midwest Section Annual Conference 2020 Publications

Background: This virtual initiative, called Summer Engagement in Cyber Undergraduate Research Experiences (SECURE), was established as a response to support students who may have lost summer internships and/or have financial hardships due to COVID-19. Several students in the program were NSF S-STEM scholars, a mix of computer engineering, cyber security engineering, electrical engineering and software engineering students.
Purpose/Hypothesis: The main question addressed by this initiative was whether we could build a virtual undergraduate research experience that enabled students to apply their studies and knowledge similarly as they would in a traditional summer internship. Goals for the experience included providing small-group …

End-To-End Direct Digital Synthesis Simulation And Mathematical Model To Minimize Quantization Effects Of Digital Signal Generation, Pranav R. Patel, Richard K. Martin

Faculty Publications

Direct digital synthesis (DDS) architectures are becoming more prevalent as modern digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and programmable logic devices evolve to support higher bandwidths. The DDS architecture provides the benefit of digital control but at a cost of generating spurious content in the spectrum. The generated spurious content may cause intermodulation distortion preventing proper demodulation of the received signal. The distortion may also interfere with the neighboring frequency bands. This article presents the various DDS architectures and explores the DDS architecture which provides the most digital reconfigurability with the lowest spurious content. End-to-end analytical equations, numerical and mathematical models are developed …

The Expansion From System Simulation To Domain Simulation, Xiaogang Qiu, Yazhou Chen, Zhang Peng

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: With the generalization of simulation application and complex system simulation becoming the focus, domain simulation is becoming more and more important. In 1995 United States Department of Defense (DoD) presented the master plan of modeling and simulation, which gives birth to the basic idea of domain simulation. The advances in information technology such as network technology and cloud computing help domain simulation to access to use. Taking the change of simulation research object as the basis, the development of simulation research from the aspects of model researches, simulation tools and simulation applications are summarized. The goal of domain simulation …

Evaluation On Geo-Registration Accuracy Of Outdoor Augmented Reality, Deng Chen, You Xiong, Meixia Zhi

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Geo-registration technology is a key technology for the combination of augmented reality and geographic information systems, and its registration accuracy has a significant impact on the availability of ARGIS. Aiming at this application, the basic concepts and principles of augmented reality geo-registration technology are analyzed, and the method for quantitative evaluation of geo-registration accuracy is proposed. Combined with the pre-acquired high-precision geographic information data, a variety of outdoor geo-registration experiments are carried out by using the different hardware devices, and the quantitative accuracy of different geo-registration methods is evaluated. The geo-registration errors and the problems existing in the practical …

Survey Of Airflow Around A Heated Manikin As A Simulated Aeromedical Evacuation Patient On A Litter With Computational Fluid Dynamics Models, George P. Lemmer

Theses and Dissertations

Aeromedical Evacuations remain the predominant method used to transport patients from forward deployed areas of operations to secure locations with more robust medical infrastructure. Transportation of chemical warfare casualties and infectious patients require additional attention to prevent cross contamination. Specific airflow characteristics paired with environmental control system settings are a gap in scholarly literature. Based on the available literature computational fluid dynamics models were created to simulate the airflow around a patient represented by human geometry using commercially available software. In order to compare simulated and experimental results a heated manikin was placed in the MURPHEE aerosol exposure chamber and …

Direct Digital Synthesis: A Flexible Architecture For Advanced Signals Research For Future Satellite Navigation Payloads, Pranav R. Patel

Theses and Dissertations

In legacy Global Positioning System (GPS) Satellite Navigation (SatNav) payloads, the architecture does not provide the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and environments. GPS SatNav payloads have largely remained unchanged since the system became fully operational in April 1995. Since then, the use of GPS has become ubiquitous in our day-to-day lives. GPS availability is now a basic assumption for distributed infrastructure; it has become inextricably tied to our national power grids, cellular networks, and global financial systems. Emerging advancements of easy to use radio technologies, such as software-defined radios (SDRs), have greatly lowered the difficulty of discovery and …

Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2020, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.

Detection Of Software Vulnerability Communication In Expert Social Media Channels: A Data-Driven Approach, Andrei Lima Queiroz

Doctoral

Conceptually, a vulnerability is: "A flaw or weakness in a system’s design, implementation,or operation and management that could be exploited to violate the system’s security policy".Some of these flaws can go undetected and exploited for long periods of time after soft-ware release. Although some software providers are making efforts to avoid this situ-ation, inevitability, users are still exposed to vulnerabilities that allow criminal hackersto take advantage. These vulnerabilities are constantly discussed in specialised forumson social media. Therefore, from a cyber security standpoint, the information found inthese places can be used for countermeasures actions against malicious exploitation ofsoftware. However, manual inspection …

Numerical Simulation And Evaluation For The Airflow Field Of Surface Ship, Wenxuan Ma

Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)

No abstract provided.

Modeling And Analyzing Of Battlefield Information Sharing Effectiveness Based On Complex Networks, Zhang Qiang, Jianhua Li, Shen Di

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Battlefield information sharing is the basis of acquiring information superiority to get decision and action superiority in information war。Aiming at the influence of information sharing on operational effectiveness, internal essence of the information sharing activity in information warfare was qualitatively descripted. By using operational network model which clearly reflects node's function and edge's type, the operational network with different information sharing degree was constructed, and the characteristic which depicts information sharing effectiveness was defined, and the influence law of information sharing degree on sharing effectiveness measurement indexes of operational network with simulation was analyzed. The simulation result validates that …

Research Of Satellite Tactical Communication Network Routing Protocol Simulation Based On Tdma, Yanfang Fu, Li Lu, Gao Xiang, Cheng Bing

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to build a globally oriented efficient and seamless tactical communication network system, on the research of satellite and mobile communication network technology, using simulation software OPNET Modeler, a TDMA model and unique tactical communications network was designed. Its main feature is full-completion five layers network model which can satisfy the function of each network level, also provides a reliable basis for later work. After compared with DSR routing, the hierarchical routing shows some advantages in simulation. Some valuable conclusions were drawn, which can provide objective, reliable information for network planning and design.

Blockchain And Its Transformational Impact To Global Business, Mohammed Qaudeer

Operations Research and Engineering Management Theses and Dissertations

The advent of internet to the public back in 1994 resulted in the 4th industrial revolution disrupting and transforming business and communication models. As much as the transformation changed our lives and experiences, it has resulted in centralized models like Amazon and Facebook. It also resulted in exponential growth of Fraud, Identity theft, and lack of trust. Blockchain is considered an emerging technology of this era, which will trigger the 5th industrial revolution enabling another massive storm of disruptive transformation completely changing the current business models based on trust, security, collaboration and crypto currency. As the evolution of blockchain technology …

Research Progress On Weapon And Equipment Effectiveness Evaluation, Yuchen Zhou, Shengling Lin, Ma Ping, Li Wei, Yang Ming

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Effectiveness is an important indicator to evaluate the weapon and equipment, and can support the decision-making of the weapon and equipment planning, scheme examination, design, development and operational application, et al. With the application of digital thread and digital twin in the life cycle of weapon and equipment, effectiveness evaluation faces a series of challenges, including the complex operational scenario, complicated data scene, expensive simulation, pervasive and agile evaluation, et al. The related concepts of weapon and equipment effectiveness and the development process of effectiveness evaluation are summarized. The problems of effectiveness evaluation are discussed. The solutions for the …

Experimental Investigation Into The Boundary Layer Of A Robotic Anguilliform Propulsor, Jonathan R. Eastridge

LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

Boundary layer information local to three longitudinal positions has been characterized for a 130 cm long biomimetic self-propulsor known as NEELBOT-1.1 that swims with undulatory anguilliform-like motions, via analysis of stereo particle image velocimetry (PIV) measurements for key moments in the undulation cycle and for numerous combinations of swimming conditions and motion parameters, ideal and non-ideal. No obvious turbulent flow structures or indications of boundary layer separation were observed at nonzero advance speeds, and skin friction coefficients were subsequently estimated for magnitude relative to the dynamic pressure associated with operation at the design swimming speed of U_o = 0.25 …

Research And Application Of Improved Cmms Descriptive Method, Shengjie Wang, Fengju Kang, Han Hong

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to describe both the hybrid Agent behaviors and the mission space during the description process of combat system, the advantages of the PICS method and the CMMS describe method were combined. The ETDB describe method which stood for the entity was proposed by expanding the four factors of the CMMS describe method and was used for dividing the elements of MCSSU(The Man-machine Cooperative-combat System of Submarine and UUVs Formation) and concept modeling, and by describing an example, the method is compared with the traditional one. The concept models of MCSSU were formalized described by UML. The …

Communication Model Modeling Method In Warfare Modeling And Simulation, Yuanfeng Li, Jianping Liu, Chengying Shi

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The limitation of the traditional communication model modeling methods was analyzed. On the basis of detailed analysis the requirements of communication modeling and simulation, the method of communication model modeling method was designed based on the communication effects. It shows how to represent communication asset and combines the input and output of the model with the simulation verification scenario to illustrate the validity and applicability of the communication model. This method can effectively solve the impact analysis of communication problem for operational effectiveness, saves development costs and supplies the reference method of C⁴ISR model in warfare modeling …

Radar Countermeasures Simulation Factor Analysis Method Of Fidelity-Oriented, Guoliang Wang, Huanyao Dai, Xujian Shen, Zhou Bo

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: It is crucial to assess the fidelity of operational objectives simulation and complex electromagnetic environment building for designing a military simulation system. Traditional confidence, credibility, similarity are difficult to fully evaluate the entire system, and hard to focus. To solve the problem of fidelity analysis and evaluation of operational objectives and battlefield simulation environment building, the concept and content of simulation fidelity were analyzed to explore the factor analysis principle and hierarchical classification method, etc., taking radar group network confrontation as an example, and its level division structure was given. General principles and methods of radar countermeasure high-fidelity simulation …

Developing A Robotic Simulator And Video Games For Professional And Public Training, Sushil Louis

INSPIRE-UTC Annual Meetings

Civil engineers are not educated with robotics. They need to be trained on the job with effective tools. The most recent simulation trainer that the PI has built is currently being used by the United States Navy to train surface warfare officers in decision making under stress. In a crowded in-port environment, the crew on a ship’s bridge is trained to probe and identify suspicious boat behavior within the port’s traffic pattern. Officers in charge of the simulation training lesson use software for high-level control of dozens of other ships, boats, and aircrafts that quickly react and adapt to the …

2020 Technical Program, Inspire - University Transportation Center

INSPIRE-UTC Annual Meetings

INSPIRE University Transportation Center 2020 Annual Meeting
August 3-4, 2020

Study On Optimization Of Loading Plan In Car Carrier Of Vehicle Logistics Transportation, Qin Liang, Zhicheng Wang, Meng Lei, Deru Deng, Zhiyun Zou, Xijie Gai, Yuqing Guo, Wenqiang Feng

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The car carrier load transportation allocation problem is a typical problem in vehicle logistics. In order to improve the efficiency of transport and reduce the cost, this problem was studied by adopted hypothetical data and requirements. All the load combinations whose utilization factor of the length of sweeping board is more than 95% established a matrix. Then the dynamic programming obtained the number of car carrier to the corresponding loading plan. By using the exhaustion method, through computer simulation, loading plan of each layer of car carrier was randomly produced, strictly meeting the loading requirements of each car at …

Review On Interoperability Of Command Information System And Combat Simulation System, Zaijiang Tang, Xiangzhong Xu, Xue Qing, Haohua Xu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The interoperability of command information system and combat simulation system is an important and difficult problem of building practical training environment. The four aspects of interoperability connotation were summarized. The demands of interoperability were analyzed. The status and development of interoperability, especially for C⁴ISR/Sim Technical Reference Model (TRM), Battle Management Language (MBL), Levels of Conceptual Interoperability Model (LCIM) were studied. The existing problems were summarized, and four kinds of solutions were proposed. The general technical framework of interoperability based on service oriented architecture was designed, and the interoperability solving method based on Ontology was given.

Possible Self Dynamics Of Community College Students Engaged In 3d Printing In Informal Environments, Lawrence Ralph Nightingale Jr.

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Theses & Dissertations

The overall number of students from diverse backgrounds and women that graduate from community college with degrees in high paying Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines is unacceptably low. The number of opportunities to gain exposure to STEM-based expressions of technology to overcome the dearth of exposure in high school is limited in community college. 3D Printing uses computer-controlled machines to build physical objects one layer at a time starting from the bottom up. The computer-controlled nature of 3D Printing provides a low risk, low cost platform to exercise elements of computer programming and engineering.

This study was a …

A Quest To Identify The Emerging Leadership Skills In Vuca World And Investigation Of Their Applications In Various Organizational Levels And Security Environments, Ali Can Kucukozyigit

Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Theses & Dissertations

The theoretical framework of this research is based on “skills approach” that emphasizes the leader’s capabilities (skills, knowledge, and capabilities) that can be learned, taught, and fostered. VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) environment is chosen as the focal point of this research as the leadership skills are extracted from studies referring to such environment. Although the acronym is dominantly used in management and business domains, the military also uses it to describe the complex operational environments like in Iraq and Afghanistan. The identification of individual leadership skills and delivering the right skill, at the right time, to the right …

Performance Analysis Of Netted Radar Data Fusion Systems, Zhijie Chen, Bin Rao, Yongzhen Li, Zhiwei Zong

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The performance analysis of netted radar data fusion systems was proposed. The principles of two representative radar netting modes (i.e., centralized fusion and distributed fusion) were introduced and the associated capabilities of anti-jamming, anti-stealth, fusion accuracy, fusion discrimination, and communication requirements were quantitatively analyzed. Simulation results indicate that the netting essence is, centralized fusion by using ‘or' rule to complement information and realize trajectory composition whereas distributed fusion by using ‘and' rule to reduce information redundancy and realize discrimination ability. The research can provide some enlightenment for the newly-developed intellective netted radar data fusion systems.

Building Arc-Sprial Search Models Of Dipping Sonar Based On Transcendental Target Moving Course, Wu Min

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Based on the known probable moving course of submarine targets, and the actual searching process of anti-submarine airplane, to search the target in the finite domain, the wind factor to affect searching process was analyzed. The arc-spiral searching model of dipping sonar and submarine moving models were built. In the factor of given ocean environments, the experimental results simulated and analyzed the arc-spiral searching course of dipping sonar. The experimentation compared and analyzed the influence of searching probabilities on curve searching, sector searching, and arc-spiral searching manners. The experimental results indicate that the searching probability of arc-spiral searching …

Alternate Warfare: The Unseen Weapons Of Mass Destruction, Elyse Keener

Liberty University Journal of Statesmanship & Public Policy

Biological warfare is a national security concern that transcends centuries. In the current international climate, biowarfare is of particular interest due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This article seeks to follow historical cases of biological warfare and international response to these cases in order to understand the implications of COVID-19, if it were to be weaponized. Also covered is the current capabilities that Russia, China, and Iran are assessed to possess.

Survey Of 8 Uav Set-Covering Algorithms For Terrain Photogrammetry, Joshua Hammond, Cory Vernon, Trent Okeson, Benjamin Barrett, Samuel Arce, Valerie Newell, Joseph Janson, Kevin Franke, John Hedengren

Faculty Publications

Remote sensing with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) facilitates photogrammetry for environmental and infrastructural monitoring. Models are created with less computational cost by reducing the number of photos required. Optimal camera locations for reducing the number of photos needed for structure-from-motion (SfM) are determined through eight mathematical set-covering algorithms as constrained by solve time. The algorithms examined are: traditional greedy, reverse greedy, carousel greedy (CG), linear programming, particle swarm optimization, simulated annealing, genetic, and ant colony optimization. Coverage and solve time are investigated for these algorithms. CG is the best method for choosing optimal camera locations as it balances number of …

Human Supremacy As Posthuman Risk, Daniel Estrada

The Journal of Sociotechnical Critique

Human supremacy is the widely held view that human interests ought to be privileged over other interests as a matter of ethics and public policy. Posthumanism is the historical situation characterized by a critical reevaluation of anthropocentrist theory and practice. This paper draws on animal studies, critical posthumanism, and the critique of ideal theory in Charles Mills and Serene Khader to address the appeal to human supremacist rhetoric in AI ethics and policy discussions, particularly in the work of Joanna Bryson. This analysis identifies a specific risk posed by human supremacist policy in a posthuman context, namely the classification of …