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Sandspur, Vol 90, No 08, February 14, 1984, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 06 No. 25, February 8, 1984, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Ex-chancellor Schmidt booked for President's Circle dinner; Mathematician to visit UCF; Student public relations groups hosts seminar of professionals; Open auditions for 'The Bacchae'; Iva Kitchell scholarships established; 'What's new at the Theatre?: It's curtains for UCF's playhouse.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 06 No. 24, February 1, 1984, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Annual luncheon meeting: members to vote on larger Credit Union board; Composer Ned Rorem here Feb. 16; Veteran officer Nelson named assistant director of police; Escorts relocate in Info Booth; Pre-game party on campus Friday; Research Park staff to move.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 16 No. 17, January 27, 1984

Central Florida Future

Resolution calls for lower fee; Students scramble for scarce spaces (photo); Drinking age bill dies again; Off the trail SOC [South Orlando Campus] worth the drive down OBT; Library is evacuated after alarms go off; UCF cable channel 35 goes on the air today; Union holds elections, plans year; Future Opinion: Fee decision was hasty; Future From our readers: Athletic fee: One hot potato Scrap athletics; give money to academics.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 06 No. 23, January 25, 1984, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Retired pioneer donates collection: Campus acquires historical x-ray equipment; Community College Day on Feb. 4 expected to draw 100 statewide; Foundation dinner scheduled Mar. 28; UCF opens office.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 16 No. 16, January 20, 1984

Central Florida Future

Senate approves Sowinski's cabinet choices -- Sowinski issues SOC [South Orlando Campus] guidelines; Photo of Library construction reflected in the windows of the Administration Building; Stripper at SG banquet leads to inquiry; Future News beat: UCF conducts review of Wanielista; AXO [Alpha Chi Omega] chapter to close after 11 years at UCF; Future After the News: UCF's bureaucracy leaves no one untouched.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 06 No. 22, January 18, 1984, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Did you leave headlights on?; IR/WUCF join to host open house; UCF slates three writing workshops; UCF gears up to train managers for Florida's hospitality industry; Credit Union takes two more holidays.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 06 No. 21, January 11, 1984, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

'83 brings Foundation record $2.25 million; Speakers tell graduates: Continue learning and stay in Central Florida; $150,000 donated by UCF grad; TV executive says media shared concern for education's future; M.L. King celebration Jan. 13-14; 'Eagle Lady' speaks to Women's Club; O'Leary tribute at UCF on Sunday.

Display To Camera Calibration Techniques, Philip Gatt

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

In today's technology, with digitally controlled optic sensing devices, there exists a need for a fast and accurate calibration procedure. Typical display devices and optic fiber bundles are plagued with inaccuracies. There are many sources of error such as delay, time constants, pixel distortion, pixel bleeding, and noise. The calibration procedure must measure these inaccuracies, and compute a set of correction factors. These correction factors are then used in real time to alter the command data, such that the intended pixels are correctly commanded. This paper discusses a calibration procedure, which employs a special matrix inverse algorithm. This algorithm, which …

A 'User-Friendly' Robot Operator Training Aid, Donald A. Washburn

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

There will be an increasing demand for robot operators, since more companies are using robots in production and material handling. In order to train these would-be operators, a 'user-friendly' robot operator training aid was developed. This aid helps the trainee learn how to program a robot using on-line programming, and the trainee also obtains valuable hands-on experience. Since this training aid is user-friendly and has safety features, it requires little or no previous experience with robots or computers and minimal supervision. With this training, the would-be operators will acquire a basic understanding of how they can apply this experience to …

Gain Control Of A Time-Varying Signal Using A Multiplaying Dac, Yassin Movassaghi

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The design of a high speed circuit accepting a bipolar analog signal with a 3 db bandwidth of 20 MHZ and an eight bit unipolar gain control signal is presented in this thesis. The system produces the product of these two signals at a rate of one digital byte every 25 nsec. At the heart of the system are two multiplying digital to analog converters (DACs) operating in parallel. The circuit design was based on a statistically validated model for a multiplying DAC. This circuit could be used for controlling the intensity of each picture element (i.e. pixel) for many …

A Microcomputer Controlled Contouring Machine, Kripaker K. Punja

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

An Apple microcomputer and a three axis milling machine are the basis for a CAD/CAM system with the capability of drilling and contour milling operations. The milling machine axes are driven by three stepper motors under the control of the Apple microcomputer and the ISAAC data acquisition module. An interactive part design program using high resolution color graphics has been developed. It employs lines, circles and points to define the geometry for the part. The design is entered at the CRT and stored as a CAM database on the user disc. Once the design is complete it is postprocessed and …

Digital Hearing Aids, Somsak Deawsurintr

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This paper describes the design of a hearing aid using digital techniques. The Amplitude Compression Amplifier and Digital Filter are discussed. General review of different filter types are presented as background for the design of Digital Filters. The design procedure for Digital Filters and the software program for the Intel-2920 signal processor are created. Finally, the program is tested by simulation via the 2920-Simulator.

The Use Of Computers In Construction Management, Joella S. Francois

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

A study on the use of computers for the management of construction projects has been conducted. The findings of this study will be presented here and will consist of: 1. An examination of the different utilization of computers in the field of construction management. 2. An analysis of the methodology of some well known computer software packages used by many construction companies. 3. A complete documentation of computer codes that have been developed a. to illustrate the use of computer graphics for an effective utilization of some construction management techniques such as the bar chart b. to solve the problem …

The Combination Of Artificial Intelligence And Robotics For A Mobile Robot Application, Leslie D. Interrante

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The combination of artificial intelligence and robotics led to more flexibility and powerful mobile robot applications. The robot and its environment were simulated with a microcomputer to gather statistical information. An application was demonstrated in the laboratory with a mobile robot. The robot recognized an obstacle in its path and generated the necessary changes in its environment so that it could successfully complete a required task.

Pilot Study Of Applicability Of A Generic Microprocessor Assembly Language, Joseph H. Bartlett

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this investigation is to research the utility of a standardized generic microprocessor assembly language. More precisely, use of a generic language implementation on a given microprocessor and its effect on programmer productivity will be investigated. Programmer productivity will be scored in terms of an inverse function of the time taken to complete a programming task correctly. Shorter times imply better programmer productivity and longer times imply the opposite

The Development Of An Automated Production System, Brian M. Cardinal

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This paper describes the development of an automated production system recently completed by the Martin Marietta Aerospace Division, Orlando, Florida, for the assembly, inspection and test of printed circuit boards. The project began in January 1981 with the purpose of increasing the then existing production capability and to create the building block for the total automation of the printed circuit board assembly area of the plant in Ocala, Florida. The system was implemented using a combination of off the shelf equipment modified and integrated to create a single production system. The system employs much of the new production philosophies tailored …

A Comparison Of The Subtests Of The Gesell School Readiness Screening Test As Predictors Of Reading Achievement, Dolores W. Sapp

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The major purpose of this study was to determine which subtests of the Gesell School Readiness Screening Test are the best predictors of reading achievement. The procedure used was a stepwise multiple regression to determine which subtests were the best predictors of achievement for each reading section of the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills. Seventy-two students from four schools were evaluated for this study. Three testing instruments were administered to these students. They were the Gesell test, the Otis-Lennon test, and the reading subtests of the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills. The Gesell test consisted of eight subtests: Cubes, Name, …

An Evaluation Of The Involvement Component Of The Educational Planning And Resource Management System (Eprms) In The Orange County Florida Schools, Michael E. Mekdeci

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the study was to determine if the Educational Planning and Resource Management System (EPRMS), implemented by the Orange County Public Schools, increased parent and/or teacher involvement and communication in the school level decision making process. The study surveyed parents, teachers, and principals about their perception of the communication and involvement at their school during 1982-83 and 1983-84 (the year EPRMS was fully implemented). It was assumed that any increase in communication and/or involvement would be due to the Educational Planning and Resource Management System. A questionnaire was developed after an extensive literature review and input by a …

Image Analysis And Segmentation Based On The Circular Pipeline Video Processor, Jon M. Albritton

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Visual inspection of printed circuit boards has generally depended on human inspectors. However, a system has been developed which allows for automated visual inspection using robotics and modern image processing techniques. This paper first introduces automatic visual inspection processes, overviews the Automatic Board Assembly, Inspection and Test (ABAIT) system, reviews image processing concepts and describes the Circular Pipeline Video Processor (CPVP). Image data from the CPVP is analyzed and an investigation into alternate segmentation algorithms to identify circuit board features is presented. The relative performance of these algorithms is compared conclusions drawn.

A Two Part Research Report: Aromatic Nucelophilic Fluoroal Koxylation Via Cationic Phase Transfer Catalysis And Reactions Of Unsymmetrical Vinamidinium Salts With Organometallic Reagents, Joseph E. Coury

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This report discusses research which was conducted in two areas: the study of aromatic nucleophilic fluoroalkoxylation assisted via cationic phase transfer catalysis and the study of unsymmetrical vinamidinium salts and their reactions with organometallic reagents.

Sodium alkoxides have been successfully used to fluoroalkoxylate activated halo- aryl and heteroaryl substrates under phase transfer catalysis conditions. Optimum reaction conditions incorporated tetra-n-butyl-phosphonium bromide as the catalyst and refluxing toluene as the solvent medium. Different quarternary phosphonium and arrmonium salts have been evaluated as catalysts: also, the effects of activating groups, leaving groups, and nucleophiles have been reported.

The reaction of 3-dimethylamino-3-phenyl-prop-2-en-l-ylidendimethyliminium perchlorate with …

Small Group Training And The Enhancement Of Decision Quality, Member Participation, And Consensus Attainment, Donna S. Cluett

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Nonfluencies And Distraction Theory: A Proattitudinal Approach, Dwight L. Bledsoe

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Estimating Methods For Production Test Labor, Garry K. Stonebraker

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This report mentions some of the difficulties faced by labor estimators when predicting the labor necessary to produce complex weapon systems. Specific attention is focused on estimating the durations and frequencies of testing, troubleshooting, and retesting activities. Emphasis is placed on estimating in a logical manner while using factors based on subjective judgment.

An Integrated Test Plan For An Advanced Very Large Scale Integrated Circuit Design Group, William S. Didden

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

VLSI testing poses a number of problems which includes the selection of test techniques, the determination of acceptable fault coverage levels, and test vector generation. Available device test techniques are examined and compared. Design rules should be employed to assure the design is testable. Logic simulation systems and available test utilities are compared. The various methods of test vector generation are also examined. The selection criteria for test techniques are identified. A table of proposed design rules is included. Testability measurement utilities can be used to statistically predict the test generation effort. Field reject rates and fault coverage are statistically …

The Design Of A Qpsk Modem And The Probability Of Error Analysis For An Sca Based Digital Communication System, Fouad Guediri

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

An analysis of the probability of error for an SCA based digital communication system is developed. QPSK modulation and the signal to noise ratio degradation due to the SCA transmission are analyzed to predict the performance of the system in terms of probability of error. The design and analysis of a QPSK model, a pseudorandom generator, and a pseudorandom correlator are also presented in this thesis.

A Consideration Of Rater Status And Appraisal Format In Law Enforcement Performance Appraisal, Kitty Sellers Boynton

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Design Of An Evaluation System For The Electro-Oculometer, Chrysanthos A. Panayiotou

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this paper is to develop a system for evaluation of a skin-voltage Oculometer. A test set-up is designed that allows any person to attach the input of the Oculometer (electrodes) on his/her-self and obtain the transfer characteristics of the system. Two set-ups are designed. In the first one, the static transfer characteristics are obtained with the aid of a wall chart. In the second one, the dynamic transfer characteristics are obtained with the aid of a computer moving a bright spot on a large screen television set. An investigation of the possible sources of error is also …

Media-Sponsored Polls: Opinion Reporters Or Opinion Formers?, Susan M. Mckinney

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Effects Of Fishbowl Group Structures On The Verbal Self-Disclosure And Feedback Of Graduate Clinical Psychology Students Participating In A Systematic Human Relations Training Laboratory, Dana R. Taylor

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.