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Frequency estimation using subspace methods
(Wichita State University, 2009-05)Complex frequency estimation problem plays a significant role in many engineering applications. The estimation process was traditionally achieved by the Eigenvalue Decomposition (EVD) of the spatial correlation matrix ... -
Frequency offset effects on Maximin and MOSTLE
(2006-07)The Maximin algorithm, proposed by Dr. Torrieri and Bakhru, adaptively updates the weights of an antenna array to provide simultaneous interference suppression and beamforming in a frequency hopping (FH) communication ... -
Friction stir weld development and dynamic crash testing of bumper-beam / crash-box assemblies made from AA66082-T6 and AA6063-T6 extrusions
(Wichita State University, 2013-12)Advancements in friction stir welding (FSW) have enabled the development and testing of a lightweight automotive bumper-beam/crash-box assembly. Previously, a test fixture to dynamically (crash) test the functionality of ... -
Friction stir welding: thermal effects of a parametric study on butt and lap welds
(2006-12)The purpose of this thesis was to develop and validate finite element models of the friction stir welding process for butt and lap welds for specific experimental cases that in effect enhances the predictability of ... -
Frost's and Maximin space-time adaptive processing under block Rayleigh fading
(IEEE, 2019-04-11)Current state-of-the-art global positioning system (GPS) anti-jam technology has relied on a linear-phased antenna array that consists of N antenna elements and a processing unit that performs a phase-destructive sum of ... -
Fruit-fly inspired neighborhood encoding for classification
(Association for Computing Machinery, 2021-08-14)Inspired by the fruit-fly olfactory circuit, the Fly Bloom Filter [4] is able to efficiently summarize the data with a single pass and has been used for novelty detection. We propose a new classifier that effectively ... -
A fully Bayesian approach for sample size determination
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2010-04-23)The sample size determination plays a significant role in design and analysis of many engineering problems plus data sampling projects. There is a number of sampling techniques including both classical as well as Bayesian ... -
Function computation without secure links: Information and leakage rates
(IEEE, 2022-06-26)Consider L users, who each holds private data, and one fusion center who must compute a function of the private data of the L users. To accomplish this task, each user can make a single use of a public and noiseless broadcast ... -
Functional superhydrophobic coating systems for possible corrosion mitigation
(Fuji Technology Press, 2020-03-05)Because of their repellent, corrosion-mitigating, anti-icing, and self-cleaning properties, superhydrophobic coatings have numerous applications from windshields to textiles. A superhydrophobic coating is defined as one ... -
Functionalized graphene & hexagonal boron nitride nanocoatings for protection of transparent plastics
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)Nanocoating is the result of a coating application of nanomaterials to build a consistent network of molecules in a coating or paint to protect surfaces of various materials. Boron nitride (h-BN) is in 2D form with excellent ... -
Functionalized Hexagonal Boron Nitride nanocoatings for protection of transparent plastics
(SPIE, 2016-04-15)Nanocoating is the result of a coating application of nanomaterials to build a consistent network of molecules in a paint to protect the surfaces of various materials and devices. Hexagonal Boron Nitride (h-BN) is in two ... -
A fundamental review on composite materials and some of their applications in biomedical engineering
(King Saud University, 2020-07-22)Composites or composite materials are engineered materials that consist of two or more constituent materials with wide discrepancies in their physical, chemical, and mechanical properties. The characteristic properties of ... -
Fundamentals of safety
(Elsevier, 2013)In this modern era, the science of safety mainly concerns all possible danger associated with the utilization of existing and/or developing technologies. Through development of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH ... -
A fuzzy block replacement algorithm for disk caches
(IEEE, 1996-08-18)In this paper, we present a new block replacement algorithm for disk caches. Our Fuzzy Block Replacement Algorithm (fuzzy block-RA) utilizes nine fuzzy rules to pick out the block to be evicted when an I/O reference causes ... -
A fuzzy multi objective model for a green generation expansion problem
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2010-04-23)In this paper, a comprehensive fuzzy multi-objective model is presented for generation expansion planning problem considering uncertainty in objective functions and demand constraint. The purpose of the model is determining ... -
A fuzzy multi-objective model for a green generation expansion problem
(2010-03-25)In this paper a comprehensive fuzzy multi-objective model is presented for generation expansion planning problem considering uncertainty in objective functions and demand constraints. The purpose of the model is determining ... -
Fuzzy Theory based Distributed Power Flow Conditioner to enhance power system dynamic stability
(IEEE, 2019-03-14)This paper discusses about improving power system stability by employing a Fuzzy Theory based Distributive Power Flow Conditioner (DPFC). The goal of the work presented in this paper is to design an oscillation damping ... -
Galvanic corrosion of Al/Cu meshes with carbon fibers and graphene and ITO-based nanocomposite coatings as alternative approaches for lightning strikes
(SPRINGER LONDON LTD, 2013-07)Earlier airplane fuselages were made primarily of aluminum alloy sheets, which have very good electrical conductivity. If lightning strikes an aluminum alloy surface, the current generated by the lightning can easily flow ... -
Game theory based demand response algorithm for economical house load scheduling
(Wichita State University, 2019-12)Power system demand variation is a challenging job that needs to be done by power system operators. There have been many studies and research to reduce the peak hour load reduction and reduce the load demand. Most of the ... -
Gender influences on spine loads during complex lifting
(Elsevier, 2003-03)Background context: Previous research has documented differences in spine loading between genders when the imposed load is normalized relative to the size of the person. However, under realistic work conditions the magnitude ...