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Application Of Signal Processing Techniques For Measurement Of Muscle Fiber Conduction Velocity, Satheesh Kumar Swaminathan

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The objectives of this study were to evaluate if muscle fiber conduction velocity (MFCV) could be used as a reliable indicator of fatigue and to characterize the recovery of MFCV after a fatiguing contraction. The decline of MFCV with fatigue was modelled using linear regression and compared with the decline in median frequency (MF). It was found that the percent decline in MF with fatigue was greater than that of MFCV with fatigue and that the decline of MFCV was consistent in all subjects tested. It was thus determined that MFCV could be used as a reliable indicator of fatigue. …

Integration Of Pneumatic Fracturing And In Situ Vitrification In Coarse Grained Soils, Sean Thomas Mcgonigal

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This thesis investigates conceptual integration of the Pneumatic Fracturing (PF) process with In Situ Vitrification (ISV) for remediation of contaminated soil. Integration will permit ISV melts to be initiated below the ground surface and extend the depth of the ISV process.

Bench scale experiments were conducted in 4.9 ft³ (0.14 m³) Plexiglas tanks filled with a test soil that was specifically blended to simulate the Hanford Formation in Richland, WA. Discrete pneumatic fractures were successfully created and filled with the ISV starter path material. Conductivity measurements made across two graphite electrodes exhibited a pre-fracture soil resistance of …

The Architecture Of Ricardo Porro : Questions Of Form And Content, Mariano Alemany

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Aside from the two Schools of the Arts built In Cuba during the early sixties, the work of Ricardo Porro is unknown to most American architects. This essay is intended to make available to an American audience a critical examination of Mr. Porro's work. His work consists not only of buildings which have been erected in Cuba, France and Liechtenstein, but also of numerous unbuilt projects. Ricardo Porro is not only an architect but also a painter, sculptor and cabinetmaker. He has also written various articles on architecture which have been published in European journals and, most importantly, he has …

Analysis Of A Design For Its Quality Manufacturability In Terms Of Misalignments And Fastener Related Problems, Abhinav Dhar

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This study analyzes the relationship between design parameters established at the initial stage of the design process and the manufacturing quality problems that manifest themselves during production. Specifically, we study the relationship between design features and the occurrence of misalignment defects and fastener related problems.

This outcome of this work is a methodology, Design for Quality Manufacturability (DFQM). DFQM addresses the likelihood that defects will occur during the manufacture of a product in a standard plant. This is based on the premise that defects in assembled products are often influenced by some features of the design and/or assembly process. These …

A Modified Lrt-Based Spread-Spectrum Receiver Using Spatial And Temporal Processing, Jeffrey L. Cutcher

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The problem of demodulating a direct-sequence (DS) spread-spectrum signal in the presence of single-tone or narrow-band interference and multi-path is discussed. A likelihood-ratio test (LRT) receiver is presented which consists of a whitening filter and a RAKE correlator.

A modified LRT receiver structure is then considered where the whitening filter is replaced by an antenna array with corresponding tap coefficients. The array spatially removes the interference by estimating it's angle-of-arrival. Using the array has an advantage over the original LRT receiver when a narrow-band interference is present. Both receivers are identical in performance under the single-tone interference model.

A third …

A Defect Detection Algorithm For Sequential And Parallel Computers, Ralf Hross

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The comparison of images containing a single object of interest, where one of them contains a model object, is frequently used for defect detection/identification. This is often a problem of interest to industrial applications. To make this task more efficient, the implementation on parallel computers should be a major objective. This thesis introduces sequential and parallel versions of an algorithm that compares original(reference) and processed images in the time and frequency domains. The emphasis is on parallel implementation. This comparison may help to detect changes in images. Extracted data is also compared to database data in an attempt to pinpoint …

Memories Of Childhood, Yun-Ryoung Lee

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The Economical Feasibility Of Computer-To-Plate Technology For Use In Magazine Production, Chih-Ming Chen

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Computer-to-Plate (CTP) technology has been used for newspaper and book production and been proved successful by several print houses. However these publications are mostly printed with less color and advertisments. Therefore, these fit into the niche market of CTP technolo gy. What about magazine production? Since magazine production normally requires more color, more advertisements, higher quality, can we still make profits from this new idea without a resulting loss of quality? State-of-the-art CTP technology is capable of producing high quality images, and large format. The time savings and labor savings are the biggest advantages. In addition to this, side profits …

Beyond The Appearance, Khontaporn Silapasathitwongs

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Asian And American Graphic Design: A Theoretical And Cultural Comparison, Aaron Liu

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Energizing The Structure By Designing The Interior With The Currents Of The Space, Li-Chin Liu

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Using Color Management To Automate The Color Reproduction Of 3-D Images Procured Via A Digital Camera/3-D Scanner, Kristl Honda

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The use of digital photography is migrating from the major applications in pho tojournalism to professional studio photography. Traditional service bureaus such as professional photo labs and prepress trade shops are adding digital imaging services to their film-based services. Also, businesses such as advertising agencies and publishers, who traditionally outsource work to service bureaus, are bringing digital imaging services in-house. State of the art imaging technology empowers users with new tools, but does not guarantee that the task of generating accept able image reproductions will be easier. The basic problem in the desktop color prepress environment is that each com …

Implementation Of Fractal Image Coding, Peter Stubler

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The goal of this project is to implement a digital image encoder and decoder using a Fractal Block Coding compression algorithm for grayscale images, and to compare its performance to currendy popular algorithms such as JPEG. The algorithm used here is based on the published papers [1] - [3] ofA E. Jacquin, and in part, a paper [4] by B. Ramamurthi and A. Gersho. As stated in the project proposal, this algorithm has been simplified to enable the timely completion of the project.

Motion In Graphics, Jung-Mei Tsen

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The Trailer Project, Tracy Steiner

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Asic Design Of An Iir Digital Filter: Using Mentor Graphics Dsp Station Tools, Robert Panek

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Automation in VLSI design is a powerful way to simplify the VLSI layout process and will allow for faster time to market for integrated circuit designs. One means of automation is VHDL, a hardware description language for integrated circuit designs. A structured VHDL description can be used to describe the hardware design at the logic-gate level, and automated software is available that will use this gate-level design to generate the VLSI layout. A more recent type of automation occurs at a level above this. The Mentor Graphics DSP Station tools use a high-level algorithmic description to generate the gate-level VHDL …

Organ Donation And Transplantation, Lila Pummer-Verté

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Imaging Modes In Force Regulated Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscopy: Amplitude, Polarization, And Interference Contrast, Ricardo Toledo-Crow

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This dissertation describes the force regulated near-field scanning optical microscope (NSOM) and two important adaptations: one for imaging polarization contrast with a linear response, and the other for interference imaging. An introduction to near- field optics is first presented, followed by a description of the background to this work that includes the relevant references to the literature and previous results. A simple theoretical description of the NSOM in terms of scalar fields is then presented, followed by an exposition of an early but relevant rigorous vectorial interpretation of the experiment. The basic force regulated NSOM is presented: its parts, operation, …

A Cmos Monolithic Analog Multiplier With Wide Input Dynamic Range, George Anthony Hadgis

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A novel CMOS monolithic analog multiplier capable of operating in two quadrants is described in this thesis. The multiplier incorporates a voltage-controlled variable linear resistor comprised of two FET transistors in the feedback network of an operational amplifier. This novel approach to implementing an analog multiplier results in good linearity and wide input dynamic range when compared to other implementations where an FET is incorporated in the feedback network of an operational amplifier. The analog multiplier, comprised of an operational amplifier and a variable linear resistor, has been designed. PSpice simulation results are given in support of the multiplier. Experimental …

The "New" New Typography?: A Critical View Of The State Of Typography, Joseph Digioia

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Defense Mechanisms, Pamina Traylor

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Intelligent User Interfaces And The Internet, William Colgrove

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The purpose of my thesis was to have the opportunity to explore the Internet and to attempt to formulate and put into use ideas which would enable the user to sort through the vast amount of information which the Internet has put at our fingertips. I examined the culture of the Internet as well its various uses and difficulties encountered by having so many different types of machines connected to one network. I used the Macintosh computer for research on the Internet as well as a method for presenting and distributing my ideas. I studied the public's perception of the …

The Ritual Of Painting, Allen Vaughan Fowler

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My thesis began to coalesce in the Spring of 1994 when I stretched my first triptych based on the golden mean and produced my first large landscape (Figure 1). I decided upon a title for the series, Dusk Informs Our Designs (D.I.O.D.), that functioned on several levels: as dusk is a period of shifting light, it is a time which informs through shadows and filtered light our manifest designs (patterns or motifs); simultaneously, it is a time which can obscure the clarity of imposed structures and divisions, thus informing the often less obvious nature of our designs (intentions or schemes); …

Reality And Appearance, Apinya Boonprakob

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Techno Art, Eddie Swayze

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Esprit 94: The Process, Mark Liflander

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Positive Reinforcement Versus Aversive Therapy Techniques When Dealing With Tantrum Behaviors Of Mentally Retarded Individuals, Cynthia A. Simmons

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This thesis examines the comparative effectiveness of positive reinforcement and aversive therapy techniques in managing tantrum behaviors among mildly mentally disabled adults residing in group homes in Marshall, Missouri. The study involved twenty-one participants, ages thirty-one to sixty, who regularly exhibited tantrum behaviors. Data were collected from historical records spanning 1992–1994, as well as from ongoing observations during the research period. Six trained staff members documented the frequency, duration, and responses to both therapeutic approaches.

Positive reinforcement techniques included verbal praise, token economies, and the Premack principle, while aversive methods consisted of ignoring behaviors, time-out procedures, scolding, and overcorrection. The …

The Americans With Disabilities Act, Miriam J. Parsons

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This thesis explores the impact and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark federal civil rights law enacted in 1990. The ADA aims to eliminate discrimination against individuals with disabilities, ensuring equal access to employment, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. The thesis reviews the historical challenges faced by people with disabilities, such as societal exclusion and limited legal protections, and highlights the progress made through legislative measures like the ADA.

Key topics include employer responsibilities under the ADA, such as providing reasonable accommodations, removing architectural barriers, and ensuring accessibility without causing undue hardship. The thesis also addresses …

Inside The Cook-Room, Sadie Bridger

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Adaptable Rescue System, Matthew George Goulet

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