• Application of the Gradient Projection Method to an Optimal Control Problem in Quantum Biology 

  Abdulla, Rashad (2019-05)

  Quantum biology is an emerging field which seeks to understand and analyze the effects of quantum mechanical phenomena on biological systems. One such phenomenon is the formation of radical pairs, compounds which exist ...

• Formal Trust Architecture For Assuring Trusted Interactions In the Internet of Things 

  Patel, Milankumar (2019-05)

  The Internet of Things (IoT) has provided a flexible platform for a large number of heterogeneous devices to dynamically join and leave the network. This enhances the availability of a diverse range of services provided ...

• A GIS-BASED SYNTHESIS OF RELICT SHORELINES IN PENINSULAR FLORIDA 

  Hardin, Justin O. (2019-04)

  A literature review as well as a consultation with a geomorphologist, Dr. Christopher P. Williams, at the Florida Geological Survey (FGS) were both performed in order to understand the state of knowledge on relict ...

• Design and Analysis of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Structure for Transportation Infrastructures 

  Wtaife, Salam Adil Mutlag (2019-05)

  Concrete is one of the most popular materials in superstructures (buildings), substructures (foundation) and infrastructure facilities (bridges, pavements, and tunnels). However, concrete is a brittle material that cracks ...

• Calibration of the RapidScat Microwave Brightness Temperature 

  Al-Sabbagh, Ali (2019-05)

  NASA RapidScat is the first satellite scatterometer that flown in non-Sun-synchronous orbit. Its unique orbit enabled collocated measurements with multiple satellite remote-sensing instruments that usually fly in ...

• RapidScat Backscatter Measurements Calibration 

  Alsabah, Ruaa (2019-05)

  Scatterometers are microwave radars deployed to estimate global wind speeds and directions over sea surface by measuring Normalized Radar Cross Section (σᵒ) of the sea. Measured is determined by the sea surface roughness ...

• Evaluation of Bond Properties between Fiber Reinforced Concrete Overlay and Substrate Concrete 

  Alshammari, Emad Okrush (2018-12)

  Bonded concrete overlay is the most economical and quick option in concrete rehabilitation methods to provide strength for the existing structure. Bonded concrete overlay strength rely on properties of both layers ...

• MINDFul: A Novel Virtual System Migration Decision-making Framework for Automated Cyber-Resiliency 

  Lowing, Nicholas James (2018-12)

  Virtual system migration has revolutionized modern computing. As an advantageous byproduct of virtualization, virtual system migration has allowed for cheaper, more robust cloud management. The selection of a destination ...

• Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Life Cycle Benefit of Trimarans Using Monte Carlo Method 

  Du, Lin (2018-09)

  This thesis presents a methodology for multidisciplinary design and optimization (MDO) of the life cycle benefit (LCB) of trimarans. Unlike naval vessels which have a robust fire power and other capabilities which are ...

• Lateral and Torsional Seismic Vibration Control for Torsionally Irregular Buildings 

  Akyϋrek, Osman (2019-05)

  During strong earthquakes or wind gusts, it is likely that buildings with torsional irregularity in the plan have an can be seriously damaged, partially collapsed or fully collapsed. This is because Torsionally Irregular ...

• A Sensor Fusion and Machine Learning Approach for Predicting Signal Power Path Loss in Wireless Communications 

  Egi, Yunus (2019-05)

  When it comes to Wireless Communication systems and their optimization in different environments, estimation of SPPL for different terrain models becomes one of the most tedious problems for Radio Frequency engineers. ...

• VISION-BASED NAVIGATION FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC FORMATION FLIGHT 

  Hariri, Nasir Ghazi (2018-12)

  The concept of using Satellite Formation Flight (SFF) reveals various benefits for a space mission. However, relying on a consumable actuation system to maintain a desired relative position and orientation between flying ...

• Wind-Driven Setup, Roughness, and Drag over a Depth- and Fetch-Limited Coastal Estuary 

  Colvin, Jeffrey Allen (2018-12)

  The understanding of the momentum exchange across the air-sea interface is critical to accurately model and forecast wind speed, wave properties, setup, and circulation. This is particularly true for a restricted estuary, ...

• Real-Time Facial Expression and Speech Emotion Recognition App Development on Mobile Phones using Cloud Computing 

  Alshamsi, Humaid Saif Saeed Alasli (2018-11)

  Emotion plays a vital role in humans’ daily lives. Understanding emotions and recognizing how to react to others’ feelings are fundamental to engaging in successful social interactions. Emotion recognition through facial ...

• A Mixed Method Study on the Impact of Industry Sponsored Projects on Senior Capstone Design Student’s Motivational Factors 

  Shah, Devanshi (2019-05)

  This thesis examines the change in student motivation through a yearlong senior capstone design course with respect to their choice of project type. The senior capstone design projects offered at the university fall into ...

• Numerical Study on Seakeeping Performance of Hydrofoil Assisted Submersible Trimaran (HAST) 

  Lin, Yuchen (2019-03)

  The present study focuses on the seakeeping characteristics of Hydrofoil Assisted Submersible Trimaran (HAST). The seakeeping performance is an important part in ship design because it effects the comfort, control, ...

• HRV - ECG Generator: Software for Testing Heart Rate Variability Detection 

  Pogorelec, Matthew Joseph (2019-05)

  Heart rate variability (HRV) has been shown to serve as an effective diagnostic and prognostic tool in a variety of clinical applications, including for patients who have suffered from myocardial infarction, sepsis and ...

• Hybrid long-range mid-infrared hyperbolic phonon polariton waveguide using hexagonal boron nitride 

  Xiong, Di (2019-05)

  For any photonic-on-chip applications long propagation waveguides are critical. The use of plasmon polaritons for near-infrared and optical networks has been extensively studied for the purpose of achieving long propagation ...

• A Framework for Characterizing the Security Posture of Cyber Systems 

  Ridley, Matthew (2018-12)

  Modern day applications can be spread across multiple virtual or physical systems, and be accessed or attacked by pretty much any one any where. Cybersecurity is used to mitigate these cyber threats but there are limited ...

• Control Development for Autonomous Landing of Quadcopter on Moving Platform 

  Mangsatabam, Rakhayai (2018-12)

  This thesis focuses on the control development for autonomous landing of a quadcopter on a moving platform. The object tracking and path following is performed through on-board vision-based systems. The goal of the thesis ...

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