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An Open Architecture For Versatile Machine And Actuator Control, Michael Scott Baxter
An Open Architecture For Versatile Machine And Actuator Control, Michael Scott Baxter
Theses and Dissertations
Automatic control technology increases usability, reliability and productivity in manufacturing, transportation, and climate control. There are many additional areas of modern life that could benefit through automatic control; however, current automation components are too expensive or aren't sufficiently flexible. For example, the cost of current commercial motion control components precludes their use in an average home. This thesis describes an automatic control methodology that is low cost and is flexible enough for a wide variety of control applications. Typical applications could include:
- Home lighting, security and appliances
- Commercial building heating, ventilation and air conditioning
- Industrial machine tool …
Coordinated Regional And City Planning Using A Genetic Algorithm, Michael B. Lowry
Coordinated Regional And City Planning Using A Genetic Algorithm, Michael B. Lowry
Theses and Dissertations
Improved methods of planning are needed to deal with today's issues of traffic congestion, sprawl, and loss of greenspace. Past research and recent legislation call for new methods that will consider a regional perspective. Regional planning is challenged with two difficult questions:
1.Is it possible to achieve regional goals without infringing upon the local autonomy of city planners?
2.Is it possible to objectively analyze the thousands, even millions, of land use and transportation plans to find the best design?
Metropolitan regions across the country have made great efforts to answer the first question. Unfortunately, effective methods for harmonizing the goals …