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Rollins College Brevard Campus, Rollins College

Text Materials of Central Florida

Rollins College catalogue with list of faculty and students and courses by department.

Rollins College Catalogue, 2001, Rollins College

Text Materials of Central Florida

Rollins College catalogue 2001 with list of faculty and students and courses by department.

Nonlinear Propagation Of Two-Dimensional Gravity Wave Trains In Magnetohydrodynamics, David K. Rollins, Bhimsen K. Shivamoggi

Faculty Bibliography 2000s

Nonlinear evolution of modulated two-dimensional gravity wave trains in a conducting fluid subject to a tangential applied magnetic field are considered. The effect of the applied magnetic field on the stability of the modulation and on the saturation amplitude in the long-time evolution are examined.

Morphological Operations On Color Images, Lloyd J. Sartor, Arthur R. Weeks

Faculty Bibliography 2000s

Morphological image processing has been widely used to process binary and grayscale images, with morphological techniques being applied to noise reduction, image enhancement, and feature detection. Relying on an ordering of the data, morphology modifies the geometrical aspects of an image: object contours in binary images and object surfaces in grayscale images. Extending morphological operators to color image processing has been problematic because it is not easy to define geometry of a vector-valued function and ordering of vectors is not straightforward We propose a new set of color morphological operators based on a combination of reduced ordering and conditional ordering …

Mathematical Model For The Irradiance Probability Density Function Of A Laser Beam Propagating Through Turbulent Media, M. A. Al-Habash, L. C. Andrews, R. L. Phillips

Faculty Bibliography 2000s

We develop a model for the probability density function (pdf) of the irradiance fluctuations of an optical wave propagating through a turbulent medium. The model is a two-parameter distribution that is based on a doubly stochastic theory of scintillation that assumes that small-scale irradiance fluctuations are modulated by large-scale irradiance fluctuations of the propagating wave, both governed by independent gamma distributions. The resulting irradiance pdf takes the form of a generalized K distribution that we term the gamma-gamma distribution. The two parameters of the gamma-gamma pdf are determined using a recently published theory of scintillation, using only values of the …

A Unified Approach To Dynamic Modeling Of High Switching Frequency Pwm Converters, Christopher J. Iannello

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation will present the development of a unified approach for dynamic modeling of the PWM and soft-switching power converters. Dynamic modeling of non-linear power converters is very important for the design and stability of their closed loop control. While the use of equivalent circuits is often preferred due to simulation efficiency issues, no unified and widely applicable method for the formulation of these equivalents exists.

A review of conventional modeling technique via the method of state-space averaging will be carried out. Complete development of the averaged, equivalent circuit models for the nonlinear power switch/diode combination in modem power converters …

Scintillation Behind The Collecting Lens Of A Receiver, Clarissa A. Fleming Russell

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

One of the negative effects that a laser beam experiences as it propagates through the atmosphere is intensity fluctuations or scintillation. Because scintillation-- as it pertains to laser radar and laser satellite communication systems-- is the main subject of this research, the assumption of an optical element ( such as a Gaussian lens) along the propagation path in front of the detector is valid. The mathematical addition of optical elements to the propagation path is treated using the ABCD ray matrix method. The expression for scintillation is derived, analyzed, and numerically calculated for positions to the left and right of …

Taking The Pulse Of Communication Across The Curriculum: A View From The Trenches, Deanna P. Dannels

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

The article describes the status of the communication across the curriculum (CXC) movement from the perspectives of CXC directors across the U.S. as of May 2001. The participants in this study provide a breadth of information about the daily life of communication across the curriculum programs nationwide. Results of this study indicate the pulse of the movement is strong, yet there are still areas for growth. Increasingly, higher education scholars, faculty in other disciplines, and members of the public are calling for communication instruction and presenting new challenges for directors and scholars to address. If CXC programs are to be …

The Bcs And Florida Election Officials, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Now that the state of Florida has released its incompetence and corruption from behind the facade of palm trees and beautiful beaches the true story behind the voting at the BCS can be told. The same people who control the voting in Palm Beach County, and indeed those who exercise the imprecise art of counting in Florida, are the same people who control the mysterious BCS voting on college football.

The Learning Marketspace, November 1, 2000, Bob Heterick

The Learning MarketSpace (7/99 - 2/03)

No abstract provided.

The Hers Rating Method And The Derivation Of The Normalized Modified Loads Method, Florida Solar Energy Center, Philip W. Fairey

FSEC Energy Research Center®

This paper provides much of the historical background surrounding the contentious development of a national, uniform rating method for rating the energy-efficiency of homes. A full derivation of the most recently adopted rating method, the Normalized Modified Loads Method, is provided in detail and the issues and events leading up to the development of each of the succeeding methods are described.

Ever since the inclusion of Home Energy Rating Systems in the 1992 Energy Policy Act, the most contentious issue associated with them has been the development of a uniform rating method. To date, four succeeding methods have been proposed: …

The Learning Marketspace, October 1, 2000, Bob Heterick, Carol Twigg

The Learning MarketSpace (7/99 - 2/03)

No abstract provided.

Sandspur, Vol 107 No 04, September 29, 2000, 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.

University Of Central Florida Commencement, August 5, 2000, University Of Central Florida

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Central Florida Future, June 7, 2000

Central Florida Future

No abstract provided.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 22 No. 22, June 2, 2000, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

New budget puts UCF projects on fast-track: Legislature proposes 2000-2001 budget that would advance some of UCF's building projects and create more partnerships; Plans for partnership with performing arts center accelerate: The Florida Center for Arts and Education, UCF's partnership with the city of Orland, takes giant step; Computer science director focal point for new equity partnership: UCF acquires its first equity position linking the university with a start-up company.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 22 No. 21, May 12, 2000, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

UCF seeks entrance to top sports conference: Athletics looks to move into a premier conference by 2003 and reap the rewards of big-time football; UCF scientists develop better technology for TV images: Researchers at CREOL have come up with a display technology for bigger, brighter images without the use of the usual cathode ray tube; Students, staff chomp down campus food: Food services has expanded the quality and options for the campus community with plans for meals at odd hours.

University Of Central Florida Commencement, May 5 & 6, 2000, University Of Central Florida

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

University Of Central Florida Undergraduate Catalog, 2000 - 2001, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

University Of Central Florida Graduate Catalog, 2000 - 2001, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 22 No. 20, April 28, 2000, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Classroom Building opens for summer classes: The $13 million high-tech gives UCF a leg up in cyber-aided education; Graduation expands to two days; Justice may not be blind to gender: Professor Mary Ann Eastep says studies show women receive longer sentences than men for lesser crimes.

Central Florida Future, April 19, 2000

Central Florida Future

Residents neighboring UCF in state of disgust; Candidates drop out of race; Student Union will uKnight students with stores job opportunities.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 22 No. 19, April 14, 2000, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

UCF researchers look for genetic clues: UCF's Molecular Biology and Microbiology faculty are working in genetic research making major contributions; Chancellor defends Board of Regents: The chancellor called on the Legislature to conduct an in-depth discussion before modifying the educational governing structure; computer whiz first UCF student to win top national award: Computer science student Raymond Smith chosen as a Goldwater Scholar.

The Learning Marketspace, April 1, 2000, Bob Heterick, Carol Twigg

The Learning MarketSpace (7/99 - 2/03)

No abstract provided.

Sandspur, Vol 106 No 14, February 18, 2000, 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.

Towards A Simulation Interoperability Methodology And Supporting Software, Robert W. Franceschini

Institute for Simulation and Training

Report discusses how the testing community can use simulator characteristics to devise an approach for measuring interoperability.

Virtual Environment Software System (Vess): Coding Standards And Conventions, Jason Daly, Bryan Kline, Glenn A. Martin

Institute for Simulation and Training

Report on the conventions and practices used in the virtual environment software system source code.

The Learning Marketspace, January 1, 2000, Bob Heterick, Carol Twigg

The Learning MarketSpace (7/99 - 2/03)

No abstract provided.

Rollins College Brevard Campus, Rollins College

Text Materials of Central Florida

Rollins College catalogue with list of faculty and students and courses by department.

The Cypress Dome Spring 2000 Issue 11, David Cropper, Managing Editor

The Cypress Dome

This year's Cypress Dome staff would like to express its sincere gratitude to all who made this publication possible. We especially wish to thank the Student Government Association, the Office of Academic Affairs, Dean Seidel and the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Dawn Trouard and the Department of English, and Dr. Joyce Lilie and the Art Department. For their guidance and time, thank you to Dr. Don Stap, Jeanne Leiby, Ru Kesler, and Carey Tibbetts.