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Behavior Of The Solutions To A Functional Equation Which Equates A Function's Inverse To Its Reciprocal, Robert Rudolph Anschuetz

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This thesis explores the behavior of solutions of the functional equation f-1(x)= 1/f(x) for x ε Dom(f), where f is a real-valued function of a real variable. It is quite common to mistake the notation f^-1, which means the inverse of f with respect to composition with the inverse of f with respect to multiplication, usually denoted by 1/f. This thesis shows that although f^-1 and 1/f are usually different function, they do indeed sometimes represent the same function. This thesis will also provide …

Shape Reconstruction From Shading Using Linear Approximation, Ping Sing Tsai

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Shape from shading (SFS) deals with the recovery of 3D shape from a single monocular image. This problem was formally introduced by Horn in the early 1970s. Since then it has received considerable attention, and several efforts have been made to improve the shape recovery. In this thesis, we present a fast SFS algorithm, which is a purely local method and is highly parallelizable. In our approach, we first use the discrete approximations for surface gradients, p and q, using finite differences, then linearize the reflectance function in depth, Z ( x , y), instead of p and q. This …

Experimenting With The Finite Element Method In The Calculation Of Radiosity Form Factors, Donna Marie Chesteen

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Radiosity has been used to create some of the most photorealistic computer-generated images to date. The problem, however, is that radiosity algorithms are so computationally and memory expensive that few applications can employ them successfully. Form factor calculation is the most costly part of the process. This report describes an algorithm for using the finite element method to reduce the amount of time that is used in the form factor calculation portion of the radiosity algorithm. This technique for form factor calculation significantly reduces the number of projections done at each iteration by using shape functions to determine the distribution …

Calculating Cross Slot Flux Losses In High Voltage Stator Coils, John D. Amos

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

At present there are several methods for calculating temperature for inner-cooled stator coils for large electric generators. Determining the highest temperature in a stator coil is very important and is a major limiting factor for the maximum capability of steam turbine synchronous generators.

The load current in the stator winding causes losses in the conductor resistance. That same current excites leakage fluxes that link contours inside the conductors causing non-uniform current distribution and additional losses. these additional losses are caused by eddy currents induced inside the stator coils. These eddy losses are grouped as radial flux losses, cross slot flux …

Gaussian Beam Resonator Formalism Using The Yy Method, Kenneth A. Menard

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

A simple and powerful new paraxial ray formalism is shown to provide an alternate method for designing Gaussian Beam Resonators. The theory utilizes the Delano yybar diagram approach and is an extension of the recent work by Shack and Kessler for laser systems. The method is shown to be complementary to the conventional ABCD method and is founded upon J.A. Arnaud's pioneering ideas for complex rays. The thesis develops an analytic formulation of a ray based complex wavefront curvature and yields a clearly generalized description of spherical wave propagation, for which Gaussian beams are considered a special case. The resultant …

The Design Of Fir Filters With Linear Or Non-Linear Phase Using The Kaiser Window Function And A Novel Superposition Method, Cai Zurong

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

A new design method for FIR filters using the Kaiser window is presented in this paper. Near optimal frequency response and impulse response can be obtained for a given • set of specifications. The synthesis procedure uses the summation of frequency translated and scaled Kaiser functions. The method can be used to design linear phase or non-linear phase filters, and symmetric or non-symmetric arbitrary magnitude response filters. This design method is based on the frequency domain using the approximate Fourier transform of the Kaiser window function. The design procedures and examples for linear and arbitrary phase filters are discussed in …

College Of Arts And Sciences 1994 - 1995 Annual Report : A Report Of Academic And Scholarly Activities, University Of Central Florida College Of Arts And Sciences

Research Activities & Annual Reports

University of Central Florida College of Arts and Sciences, report of academic and scholarly activities, July 1994 - June 1995.

What Is Happening To The Communication Disciplines?, Paul E. Nelson

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

introduces a series of articles in the special issue on communication programs of colleges and universities in the U.S.

The Nebraska Department Of Communication Studies Story: There Are Happy Endings That Go Beyond Football And A Good Crop Year, William J. Seiler

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

This article discusses a proposed targeting of the Department of Communication Studies of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for total elimination, as of September 1995. The department, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, offers courses of study leading to the bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The Nebraska State Legislature mandated that the university system budget cut 3 percent, or $3.8 million from its budget, over two years. The financial situation in the state at the time of the budget mandate was generally good in comparison to other states. It is important to know that the university campus was under …

The Ucf Report, Vol. 17 No. 10, December 2, 1994, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

BOR approves parking garage for campus; UCF Foundation adds space with Research Pavilion; Florida Hospital endows cancer research.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 17 No. 9, November 18, 1994, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Professor earns Young Investigator Award; UCF joins 45 others in national initiative; High-tech advisor promises satisfaction.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 17 No. 8, November 4, 1994, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Research contracts, grants top $32 million; Propositions would harm education, Hitt warns; Community embraces house.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 17 No. 7, October 21, 1994, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Nunn: Simulation key to nation's defense: Senator praises IST scientists, others for helping to train military; Master Plan takes peek at UCF's future; Campus campaign on record-setting pace.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 17 No. 6, October 7, 1994, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Senator Nunn to be honored; Institute links UCF, Europe; Master Plan community meeting set; President: UCF's future bright.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 17 No. 3, August 26, 1994, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

UCF, public schools form partnerships; Minority business increases; Educators lose bid for faculty; Enrollment sells to record 25,000; Input for '95 budget consideration.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 17 No. 2, August 5, 1994, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Hitt warns of classroom squeeze: Buildings needed to deal with enrollment projected to be 48,000 by 2010. Professor reaches for stars; Blaze ignites research; Workshop addresses tenure, promotion.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 17 No. 1, July 15, 1994, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

High school dropout earns doctorate; 4 faces give BOR new look; Junior wins pageant.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 16 No. 23, June 24, 1994, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Hitt: Minority recruitment a team effort: College of Education, Orange County schools ask African-American leaders for help; President's house now in planning; why a home on campus is necessary; Researchers invent cleaner fuel; Magazine: CREOL city's catalyst.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 26 No. 34, June 8, 1994

Central Florida Future

In days of old... (photo of Theatre UCF's Once Upon A Matress [Mattress]); BOR to review tenure policies; UCF golfer goes for pro; Moldovans to get a taste of America: 10 U.S. and Moldovan agriculture students to live overseas (with map); In Axis: 1994 Florida Film Festival; In Opinion: How lucky are Stanford students?; Sports: Predators win season opener over Las Vegas.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 16 No. 21, May 13, 1994, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

McKnight Center scores with Magic; 2 UCF programs recognized at Disney World ceremony; 'Gardening' robot may help feed astronauts; Alumni list grows by 2,800 plus.

University Of Central Florida Graduate Catalog, 1994 - 1995, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

University Of Central Florida Undergraduate Catalog, 1994 - 1995, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Sandspur, Vol 100 No 20, April 13, 1994, 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.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 26 No. 29, April 13, 1994

Central Florida Future

AmeriCorps kicks off nationwide (with photo of Clinton); The wonders of science (photo); World Summit encourages diversity; Students help local community; In Features: Sean Perry ventures to California; In Opinion: The benefits of Affirmative Action; Sports: Golden Knights sweep Hatters, pre-season TAAC favorites.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 16 No. 18, April 1, 1994, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Grant helps professor clean water; University marketing club captures 10 national awards.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 16 No. 15, February 18, 1994, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Student academic All-American: Senior discovers she was selected by USA Today for honor on he 22nd birthday; University hires first woman V.P.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 16 No. 14, February 4, 1994, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Hitt: Vision statement reflects UCF community; Regents: UCF due $10 million boost; Standards high for intercollegiate sports under federal Title IX law.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 26 No. 18, January 26, 1994

Central Florida Future

Title IX violation rocks UCF (with photos); Regents give UCF $10 million to contend with student growth; Fair makes fitness fun (with photo); In Features: Columnist Eyal Goldshmidt picks the best 10 albums of 1993; In Opinion: Government censored news coming out of Persian Gulf War. Le Soapbox; Sports: Running Knights down Hatters in men's basketball, 96-91.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 16 No. 12, January 7, 1994, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

High enrollment keeps money at home: Central Florida is 1 of 4 SUS schools to reach goal; Regents to address equity funding.

3d Sound Generation For Virtual Environments, Convolvotron Technical Documentation And Midiator Midi Library: Summary Report, Kimberly Abel, Michael Goslin

Institute for Simulation and Training

Report on Convolvotron, a three dimensional sound convolution engine, which accepts as many as four audio input sources, locates the sources and the listener in a 3D world, to be used in battlefield simulation programs.