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On The Modified Tikhonov's Regularization Method For The Cauchy Problem Of The Laplace Equation, Jiang-Ren Chang, Weichung Yeih, Min-Harng Shieh

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

In this paper, an inverse problem of the Laplace equation with Cauchy data is examined. Due to the ill-posed behavior of this inverse problem, the Tikhonov's regularization technique is employed and the L-curve concept is adopted to determine the optimal regularization parameter. Also, the singular value decomposition method is used in conjunction with the L-curve concept for the same problem. Numerical results show that neither the traditional Tikhonov's regularization method nor the singular value decomposition method can yield acceptable results when the influence matrix is highly ill-posed. A modified regularization method, which combines the singular value decomposition method and regularization …

Faraday Resonance For Stratified Two-Layer Flow, Wu-Ting Tsai

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

The analysis developed in Tsai [1] is extended to consider the parametrically resonant motion of a stratified two-layer fluid in a twodimensional rectangular basin forced to oscillate vertically. The modulation equation governing the slowly-varying amplitude of the interface is derived using method of multiple scales. For steady harmonic response, the present result compares well with available experimental measurements for the low frequency region. The discrepancy increases, however, for high-frequency response.

Applying Time-Frequency Distribution Function To Doa Of Mobile Active Sensor, Shun-Hsyung Chang, Jun-Cheng Liu, Chih-Wei Chiu

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

Increasing the accuracy of time-frequency detection in engineering is always the goal that scientists are striving to achieve, because it is widely applied in the fields of Radar, Sonar, the exploration of earthquake epicenter etc. The current high-resolution time-frequency methods are mostly based on the structure of time-frequency distribution function of Cohen Family. Time frequency distribution function can trace the instantaneous frequency of nonstationary signal. This paper combines the process principle of multi-aperture Radar and Array signal and applies time-frequency distribution function in DOA of active sensor devices. By decoding of physical characteristics from the changes of frequency, which can …

152nd Commencement, Winter

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

An Improved Non-Regression Coefficients Method In Finding Sea Surface Temperature With A Vhrr Data, Gin-Rong Liu, Pao-Cheng Kao, Tsung-Hua Kuo, Tang-Huang Lin, Chung-Chih Liu

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

Yu and Barton proposed a non-regression-coefficient method in improving the accuracy of routine sea surface temperature retrievals through satellite data, which are then applied to sea surface temperature estimation models such as MCSST or CPSST algorithms. Their method involves a parameter called R54(=∆T5/∆T4), which is derived from the ratio of neighborhood temperature variances from two window channels in the thermal IR region. Due to the fact that statistical calculations were used in the derivation for the value of R54, the method is not applicable in various real cases. The aim of this study is to retain the advantage of their …

Physics Conference Proceedings And The Electronic Environment—An Investigation Of New Dissemination Patterns., Michael Fosmire

Libraries Research Publications

The electronic publication of articles from physics conference proceedings on the arXive preprint server and on dedicated conference web sites is investigated. Several subdisciplines within physics were sampled. Except for high-energy theory conferences, and to a lesser extent astrophysics, there is almost no publication of proceedings articles on the preprint server. Only one conference out of all those sampled had a web site with conference presentations on it. That web site contained audio files of the presentations and images of the overheads used and thus had much different content than the published proceedings.

Bibliographic Instruction In Physics Libraries: A Survey Of Current Practice And Tips For Marketing Bi, Michael Fosmire

Libraries Research Publications

A survey of physics librarians reveals that undergraduate physics majors rarely receive formal bibliographic instruction, despite a perception that those students are using many kinds of library resources. In addition, less than half of the responding institutions gave any formal instruction to graduate students. Some institutions have been successful in creating library instruction programs in physics, however. The kinds of instruction given are described, and tips from respondents of how to maximize the chances of obtaining instruction opportunities from faculty are shared.

Fayetteville State University 12th Winter Commencement 2001, Fayetteville State University

Graduation Exhibit

Program for Fayetteville State University 12th Winter Commencement December 15 2001

Keynote Speaker: Mr. Julius L. Chambers

Recipient of Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws

Illinois State University, One Hundred And Forty-Third Annual Commencement, December 15, 2001, Illinois State University

Commencement Programs

Normal, Illinois
Illinois State University
One Hundred and Forty-Third Annual Commencement
Saturday
December 15, 2001

2001 Fall Commencement, Harding University

Commencement Programs

Program for the Commencement on December 15.

Commencement Speaker: Dino Roussos

Pittsburg State University Annual Commencement, Dec 2001, Pittsburg State University

Commencement, 1903-Present

Program of undergraduate and graduate commencement exercises at Pittsburg State University on December of 2001

2001 Fall Commencement Program: Winona State University, Winona State University

WSU Commencement Programs

This is the Winona State University Fall 2001 commencement program. Commencement was on Friday, December 14, 2001.

Introduction To Effective Lagrangians For Qcd, Joseph Schechter

Physics - All Scholarship

A brief introduction to the effective Lagrangian treatment of QCD (in the sense of using fields representing physical particles rather than quarks and gluons) will be given. The historical evolution of the subject will be discussed. Some background material related to a recent model for Gamma Ray Bursters will be given. Finally, some recent work on low energy strong interactions will be mentioned.

Vohra Named University Scholar, Staff

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Commencement Convocation Exercises - December 2001, Prairie View A&M University

Commencement and Convocation Exercises

No abstract provided.

Space Grant Conference Helps Teachers Make Science, Math Exciting, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- High school science and math teachers in search of ways to challenge their students can get some out-of-this-world help at The University of Mississippi (UM) Jan. 25-26.

Fall Commencement Ceremony, University Of North Florida

Commencement Printed Materials

Program for the Fall Commencement ceremonies held at UNF Arena.

Volume 39, Number 16: December 14, 2001, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

The New Hampshire, Vol. 91 [92], No. 25 (Dec. 14, 2001), The New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Print Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire. This volume was printed as 91, but it is the 92nd volume in the series. This was corrected in pencil.

University Of Central Florida Commencement, December 14 & 15 2001, University Of Central Florida

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Reliability-Based Optimization Of Anisotropic Cylinders With Response Surface Approximation Of Axial Buckling Load, Bin Su

Theses and Dissertations

The reliability analysis and reliability-based optimization of laminated circular cylinders under axial buckling instability are studied. Structural reliability is measured in terms of Hasofer-Lind reliability index. The response surface models are used in both the calculation of the reliability index and the reliability-based optimization. In reliability analysis, both deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity factors are investigated; the results show that the reliability index is most sensitive to the applied load and Young's modulus of the material. Two cases are considered in the optimization study. In the first case, the cylinder weight is minimized subject to a reliability constraint whereas in the …

Automated Design Of A High-Velocity Channel, Jacqueline Pettway Hallberg

Theses and Dissertations

Engineering design is a decision-making process. Optimization techniques can be used to insure that better decisions are made. One design of great interest to engineers is that of high-velocity channels used for routing floodwater out of urban areas. In the design of these channels it is very important to avoid such hydraulic phenomena as standing waves, hydraulic jumps, and shocks. These will require higher wall heights and more expense. These channels can be modeled with physical models, but they are expensive and time consuming. To minimize the cost of building and changing the physical models and the time required to …

Implementation And Analysis Of The Ip Measurement Protocol (Ipmp), Steven Michael Carter

Theses and Dissertations

The increased size and complexity of the Internet necessitates a more substantial measurement protocol than is currently available. This work explores the IP Measurement Protocol, providing background information, covering the development of a reference implementation, and finally comparing its accuracy, overhead, and ease of implementation to the current generation of protocols used in network measurement. Vmware, a hardware simulation application, was used to simulate a network on which to test IPMP, as well as compare it to current generation tools. Ipmp_ping, a tool written to test IPMP, was pitted against ping and traceroute in order to attain round trip time, …

A Method For The Investigation Of The Aeroelastic Behavior Of Very High Aspect Ratio Cylinders, Bryan Louis Gassaway

Theses and Dissertations

This document details the investigation of the aeroelastic behavior of very high aspect ratio cylinders. The difficulty in this investigation lies in the fact that there are two important length scales: the aspect ratio and the Reynolds number. The primary goal is to develop a method that properly represents both length scales during testing. The secondary goal is to develop a method that quantifies the cylinder motion. This paper describes a wind tunnel technique designed to account for the aspect ratio and the Reynolds number of a very high aspect ratio cylinder. This paper also describes the data acquisition and …

Added Cfo Voltages From Fiberglass Poles And Its Electrical Degradation, Xiaoyong Li

Theses and Dissertations

THE CRITICAL FLASHOVER (CFO) VOLTAGE OF AN INSULATION STRUCTURE IS COMMONLY USED TO DESCRIBE THE INSULATION STRUCTURE¡¯S LIGHTNING IMPULSE STRENGTH. THE FIBERGLASS DISTRIBUTION POLE WAS RECENTLY INTRODUCED TO POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS. HOWEVER, VERY LITTLE WORK HAS BEEN DONE ON EITHER THE LIGHTNING IMPULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF DISTRIBUTION LINE STRUCTURES WITH FIBERGLASS POLES OR THE ELECTRICAL DEGRADATION OF FIBERGLASS. THE WORK IN THIS THESIS REPRESENTS THE RESULTS OF A LABORATORY STUDY ON LIGHTNING IMPULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF DISTRIBUTION LINE STRUCTURES WITH FIBERGLASS POLES AND THE ELECTRICAL DEGRADATION OF FIBERGLASS. THE CRITICAL FLASHOVER (CFO) VOLTAGES OF THE FIBERGLASS DISTRIBUTION POLE AS AN INSULATION STRUCTURE …

Versatile Automated Semiconductor Testing And Characterization, Danny Loren Parker

Theses and Dissertations

High-voltage SiC Schottky barrier diodes have been fabricated with 1mm square contacts. The SBD?s were fabricated using both an argon implant and a field plate overlap for edge termination. The Versatile Automated Semiconductor Testing and Characterization system was designed to fully test and characterize these devices with as little human interaction as possible. The focus of this thesis is to discuss the usefulness of the VASTAC system. Emphasis is placed on it?s versatility derived from a modular design allowing the system to perform a variety of tests. Specifically, the testing and characterization of silicon carbide Schottky Barrier Diodes will be …

Computational Studies Of Fully Submerged Bodies, Propulsors, And Body/Propulsor Interactions, Allison Nicole Cash

Theses and Dissertations

Difficulties exist with designing and testing on a model scale. The purpose of this study is to examine variations in the flow field of a submarine due to hull/propulsor interaction and Reynolds scaling. The scope of this study includes the simulation of the flow past a 1) five-bladed marine propeller with 0° skew, 2) unappended submarine hull, 3) forward propelled submarine with asymmetrical stern appendages, and 4) submarine in crashback with asymmetrical stern appendages. The bare hull simulations are conducted for three different length scales: small model scale, large model scale, and full scale. The isolated propeller and appended submarine …

Constraint-Based Supply Chain Inventory Deployment Strategies, David Jay Stremler

Theses and Dissertations

The development of Supply Chain Management has occurred gradually over the latter half of the last century, and in this century will continue to evolve in response to the continual changes in the business environment. As organizations exhaust opportunities for internal breakthrough improvements, they will increasingly turn toward the supply chain for an additional source of untapped improvements. Manufacturers in particular can benefit from this increased focus on the chain, but the gains realized will vary by the type of supply chain. By applying basic production control principles to the chain, and effectively using tools already common at the production …

Evaluation Of Chitosan As A Cell Scaffolding Material For Cartilage Tissue Engineering, Dana Lynn Nettles

Theses and Dissertations

Current articular cartilage tissue engineering endeavors, using synthetic polymers as scaffolds, have been somewhat successful. However, the use of these materials has not yielded a satisfactory, functional replacement for articular cartilage. Therefore, this project focuses on an alternative to these materials, chitosan, which is a naturally occurring biopolymer. The first project objective was to fabricate and analyze bulk, porous chitosan scaffolds, based on total porosity, average pore diameter, mechanical integrity, and degradation susceptibility. Secondly, scaffolds were evaluated in terms of their ability to support neochondrogenesis, including assessments of cell attachment and viability, cell morphology, and the biosynthesis of proteoglycan and …

Use Of Self Organized Maps For Feature Extraction Of Hyperspectral Data, Thomas C. Null

Theses and Dissertations

In this paper, the problem of analyzing hyperspectral data is presented. The complexity of multi-dimensional data leads to the need for computer assisted data compression and labeling of important features. A brief overview of Self-Organizing Maps and their variants is given and then two possible methods of data analysis are examined. These methods are incorporated into a program derived from som_toolbox2. In this program, ASD data (data collected by an Analytical Spectral Device sensor) is read into a variable, relevant bands for discrimination between classes are extracted, and several different methods of analyzing the results are employed. A GUI was …