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Sampling Systems Matched To Input Processes And Image Classes, Ajit Bopardikar

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This dissertation investigates sampling and reconstruction of wide sense stationary (WSS) random processes from their sample "random variables". In this context, two types of sampling systems are studied, namely, interpolation and approximation sampling systems. We aim to determine the properties of the filters in these systems that minimize the mean squared error between the input process and the process reconstructed from its samples. More specifically, for the interpolation sampling system we seek and obtain a closed form expression for an interpolation filter that is optimal in this sense. Likewise, for the approximation sampling system we derive a closed form expression …

Vernacular Letterforms: An Expression Of Cultural And Social Values, Georgiana Leite

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This thesis investigates similar problem-solving processes used in the fields of graphic design and engineering, revealing an underlying relationship between the two disciplines. It shows the principles these two disciplines share and how they employ a common creative process. By comparing these two vastly different disciplines, an understanding of the methodology of thought is constructed.

Haunted Carnival, Yu Lin

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This thesis describes the development and creation of a computer-animated short movie entitled "The Haunted Carnival". The mechanics of story and character development, modeling, lighting, animating and sound editing are described.

A Study Of Death Anxiety And The Near Death Experience, Wanza J. Borgmeyer

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The Process Of Wayfinding, Jinhee Kwon

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The author defines wayfinding as the act of finding one's way to a destination: spatial problem-solving comprised of three interdependent processes: decision-making, decision-executing, and information processing. The goal of this thesis is to develop a wayfinding system by designing a system of directional signs. The application is the development of an interior signage system for the Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID).

Landing, Rachel Smith

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Atomic Oxygen Resistant Zr Pendent Polyimide Based On 1,3-Aminophenoxybenzene, Derek Chow

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We wish to evaluate Zr pendent aromatic polyimides based on oxydiphthalic anhydride (ODPA), 1,3-aminophenoxybenzene (APB) and mellitic dianhydride (MADA) as atomic oxygen resistant materials. Eight poly(amic acid) solutions in Nmethylpyrrolidone (NMP) with different anhydrides ratios were synthesized, and four of the eight poly(amic) acids allowed to react with the complex (4-amino-N,N '- disalicylidene- l,2-phenylenediaminato)(N.N '-disalicylidene- 1,2- phenylenediaminato)zirconium(IV), Zr(adsp)(dsp), in the presence of dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC). The resulting non-pendent polyamic acids and Zr pendent polyamic acids were cast onto glass substrate followed by thermal imidization. Characterization of polyamic acids and polyimides were accomplished by Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR), …

A Graphic Design Primer Resources For Educators, Sarah Beth Tregay

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This thesis examines current methods and trends in graphic design education. It focuses on the improvement of graphic design education by helping educators better understand the graphic design discipline, describing important factors in a design education, and the needs of the graphic design student. The focus is on the first year of graphic design study, and includes a sample textbook designed by the thesis author for first-year graphic arts students.

Global Optimization: Techniques And Applications, Nathan Cahill

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Optimization problems arise in a wide variety of scientific disciplines. In many practical problems, a global optimum is desired, yet the objective function has multiple local optima. A number of techniques aimed at solving the global optimization problem have emerged in the last 30 years of research. This thesis first reviews techniques for local optimization and then discusses many of the stochastic and deterministic methods for global optimization that are in use today. Finally, this thesis shows how to apply global optimization techniques to two practical problems: the image segmentation problem (from imaging science) and the 3-D registration problem (from …

Evaluation Of Bispectral Spectrophotometry For Accurate Colorimetry Of Printing Materials, Sergio Gonzalez

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During recent years the need for accurate color measurements has been increasing. One of the most wide spread techniques to measure color is based on spectrophotometric measurements. However, when dealing with hardcopy materials (paper and inks) that contain fluorescent components, the color measurements become questionable. Conventional spectrophotometers measure total radiance factors of fluorescent materials for the light source within the instrument. Such measurements cannot be used to obtain accurate colorimetry for other illuminants or sources. On the other hand using bispectral methods, which measure reflected and fluorescent spectral radiance factors as a function of incident wavelength, produces illuminant independent data …

Korean Cultural Characteristics And Graphic Design, Jungyun Shin

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The Liminal Self, Kristen Hermanowski

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Lead Exposure And Physiological Enzymes Among Industrial Versus Non-Industrial Workers In Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates., Fatima Rashid Mattar Said Al-Neamy

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Lead, which is considered to be as a toxic metal without any useful physiological or biochemical function in human body was widely used since the evolution of the industrialized era as a chemical part of much machinery and commodities. Lead containing gasoline, lead paints, lead-soldered cans, lead-glazed earthenware and tobacco are examples of sources of lead. Therefore, lead continues to be a significant public health concern globally.

Nowadays it is particularly impossible to find a person with blood lead level lower than 0.48μmol/L (100 μg/ dL) especially in city areas. Changes in neurobehavioral, cardiovascular, hematological, and renal functions are found …

The Design Process, Thomas Pasquini

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This thesis investigates similar problem-solving processes used in the fields of graphic design and engineering, revealing an underlying relationship between the two disciplines. It shows the principles these two disciplines share and how they employ a common creative process. By comparing these two vastly different disciplines, an understanding of the methodology of thought is constructed.

A Feminist Creation Myth, Evelyn Zehraoui

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Circular Resolutions, Cynthia Cascione

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The Resting Place, Ji-Nan Kim

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This thesis describes the creation of an installation of art works where the artist wishes to convey feelings of rest and repose, of places where one can feel secure, comfortable, and free from fear. The medium for the installation pieces were thin stainless steel wires and paper, which were used to build nest and cocoon-like objects. These objects sprang from the artist's need for protection from his environment.

It's Grammatical!, Kurt Stoskopf

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Effect Of Adult Attachment On The Resiliency Of Youth In Behavior Disordered Classrooms, Rachel R. Henson

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect that adult attachment has on the resiliency of at-risk youth . The Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment was revised to measure the degree of attachment to a significant adult and was administered along with the Children' s Resiliency Attitudes Scale to students in behavior disordered classrooms (n = 41). The assessments were given during one class period in six behavior disordered classrooms at one school. The results found that those students who feel strong attachments to at least one adult were also more resilient and able to deal with …

Discovering The Mill, Jacob Roesch

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The artist describes his thesis work, which consists of 9 oil paintings. A windmill structure is a central theme running throughout the works. The artist explains his reasons for choosing this theme and how it unifies the thesis paintings. The idea sprang from the artist's consideration of an old windmill; a functional item without function. Thus, the windmill became a central symbolic figure in the paintings.

The Relationship Of Monumental Architecture, Nature And Humankind, Richard Humphreys

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The purpose of the thesis is to create works inspired by the relationship between monumental architecture, nature, and humankind.

Misi And Landsat Etm+: Thermal Calibration And Atmospheric Correction, Julia Barsi

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Two new remote sensing instruments were used for the first time this past summer, both with novel thermal imaging capabilities. NASA's Landsat ETM+ (Enhanced Thematic Mapper+), the latest in the series of Earth imaging satellites, has both higher radiometric and spatial resolution than ever before. RIT's MISI (Modular Imaging Spectrometer Instrument) is an airborne sensor with a unique thermal spectrometer. The images from both will be used for a wide variety of applications. The purpose of this research is three-fold; to ensure MISI thermal imagery is calibrated by developing a laboratory calibration process, to develop techniques to remove the effects …

Evil I, Jason Donati

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For the first time, my motivation in the creation of animation wasn't simply to fulfill a class assignment or get a job. Although these issues were still part of the equation, they were not the reason for spending countless hours hunched over and squinting at a computer monitor. I had reached a point with my previous film, "Head Quarters"(Donati, 1), where I no longer felt as if I had something to prove. I was secure with my skills as a computer animator, and could see beyond the technical aspects of my craft focusing more on a personal style and voice. …

The Virtual Class On The Internet, Ja-Eun Shin

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Distance learning is not a new subject, but it recently has come in vogue again. With the advent of new educational and training technologies and the need to meet the needs of learners in a fast-paced world, distance learning is becoming a necessity. In its best sense, it can help educate more people anywhere at any time. Our renewed interest in distance learning has the potential to change public perception of education and its ongoing importance throughout our lives. In Part I, an overview of the distance learning is given, from the concept to the various tools. The tools and …

An Investigation Into The Profitability Of A Prepress Operations In Digital Printing When Using The Xeikon Dcp-32/D Print Engine, Sandor Hopenwasser

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Digital printing technologies introduced in 1994 opened new possibilities for printing high quality low quantity four color documents. Documents could be manufactured faster and at a more affordable cost than ever before. Along with the introduction of digital presses such as the Xeikon DCP- 1 and Indigo E-Print 1000 came the expectation that this new printing technology would grow at a highly accelerated rate. To the disappointment of many companies that invested in this technology, growth has been much slower than anticipated. Lack of market growth is attributed to an uninformed client base, one unable to understand how this technology …

A Historical Essay On The Development Of Flexography, Ana Gomez

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The objective of this thesis is to describe the development of flexography in a historical essay, which will be a contribution to the history of printing technology. The starting point will be 1890, the year when the first patent for a rotary press using rubber plates was obtained, and the study will continue to the present day, including the latest developments. Industry developments, as documented in various technical journals and other publications throughout this time span, will be the main source of information; but interviews with some of the people who have witnessed and participated in the growth of the …

An Evaluation Of Split Halftone Cell Screening Technology, Karin Franz

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Split Halftone Cell Technology is a specific set of PostScript codes that describes to an printing device, how to break down image information. This technology splits the traditional halftone cell in half twice thus yielding four quadrants. Where once there was one halftone dot there are now four dots occupying the same area. It is hypothesized that this technology should enhance the resolution of a target piece twofold, because the halftone dots ultimately determine detail and gray levels. With the use of special software, this new screening technique was used on a fixed resolution imagesetter device to output several test …

Family Where You Always Are, Eun-Hee Lim

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The purpose of this thesis is an attempt to explore and articulate the meaning of the relationships between my family and myself, which I regard as essential when considering the body of my work. This thesis, as a completion of the Thesis Show in the School of Art in May of 1999, identifies the concept behind and within my installation art work. I originally studied textile design, specializing in wall hangings and floor-cover tapestries, to earn my B.F.A. and M.F.A degree in Korea. However, I was still interested in installation work in fiber so I came to R.I.T. to explore …

A Study Of Signature Analysis Regarding A Rzeppa Type Constant Velocity Joint, Charles Ii Dunn

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The objective for the CV Joint Test Stand Thesis is to design and develop a test stand that will allow the ability to test a constant velocity (CV) joint with a computer interface for data collection. This thesis concentrates on two separate sections, one is the specification of equipment and computer program for data collection, and the second is a moderate outlook on signature analysis of the system. The APRA (Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association) along with the National Center for Remanufacturing and Resource Recovery (NCRRR) are dedicated to the quality and the need for better remanufacturing techniques. The specification of …

A Qualitative Study Of Technology Transfer In Sustainable Green Manufacturing, Susan Muldowney

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The Sustainable Green Manufacturing Project is an initiative of the United States Army to develop environmentally-friendly technologies for Army-designated facilities. In pursuit of this goal, the Army has sought the research capabilities and expertise of outside organizations including the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Concurrent Technologies Corporation. The groups interact and exchange knowledge and tools with each other as well as with potential end users of the green technology. This exchange of knowledge and tools is known as technology transfer.

Researchers and Subject Matter Experts who are working on the SGM Project were interviewed in order to learn about …