Engineering Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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A Vision-Based Algorithm for UAV State Estimation During Vehicle Recovery
(University of Kansas, 2011-08-31)A computer vision-based algorithm for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle state estimation during vehicle recovery is presented. The algorithm is intended to be used to augment or back up Global Positioning System as the primary means ... -
MICROMECHANICS BASED CONSTITUTIVE MODEL FOR GRANULAR SOLIDS AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION INTO MESHFREE NUMERICAL METHOD
(University of Kansas, 2011-12-31)To capture the fracture process and non-linear behavior at the element and structural level of granular materials, concrete, under the presence of pre-existing imperfections, a constitutive model and a mesh free method is ... -
CANCER DETECTION FOR LOW GRADE SQUAMOUS ENTRAEPITHELIAL LESION
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)The National Cancer Institute estimates in 2012, about 577,190 Americans are expected to die of cancer, more than 1,500 people a day. Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the US, accounting for nearly 1 of ... -
Reducing the Cost of Precise Types
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)Programs involving precise types enforce more properties via type checking, but precise types also prevent the reuse of functions throughout a program since no single precise type is used throughout a large program. My ... -
Wing Mounted Ice Penetrating Radar Array for a Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remote Aircraft
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)A wing mounted ice penetrating radar array for remote sensing is presented. The structure is designed to carry radar antennas on a representative unmanned aircraft to enable airborne sounding and imaging of ice sheets in ... -
Pollutant Emissions from Biodiesels in Diesel Engine Tests and On-road Tests
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)Interest in biodiesel use is increasing due to concerns over the availability and environmental impact of petroleum fuels. In this study, we analyzed biodiesels prepared from seven different feedstocks: waste cooking oil, ... -
Effect of Qigong Exercise on Sleep Quality and Gait Performance in Parkinson's Disease
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) involves a variety of motor and non-motor symptoms. Current medical therapy has been successful at managing a majority of these features; however, several issues, including gait ... -
Composition Semantics of the Rosetta Specification Language
(University of Kansas, 2012-08-31)The Rosetta specification language aims to enable system designers to abstractly design complex heterogeneous systems. To this end, Rosetta allows for compositional design to facilitate modularity, separation of concerns, ... -
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle On-Road Emissions Characterization and Demonstration Study
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)On-road emissions and operating data were collected from a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) over the course of 6months spanning August 2007 through January 2008 providing the first comprehensive on-road evaluation ... -
Improved Load Distribution for Load Rating of Low-Fill Box Structures
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)Reinforced concrete box culverts are mostly used at shallow depths. Periodic evaluation of their load carrying capacities is required for load rating of the culvert by determining a rating factor (RF) or truck tonnage of ... -
Evaluation and Design of Non-Lethal Laser Dazzlers Utilizing Microcontrollers
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)Current non-lethal weapons suffer from an inability to meet requirements for uses across many fields and purposes. The safety and effectiveness of these weapons are inadequate. New concepts have provided a weapon utilizing ... -
Solar Compartment Design Methods, Performance Analysis and Thermal Data for Solar Composting Latrines: A Full Scale Experimental Study
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)Developing nations require improved sanitation technology implementations to reach Millennium Development Goal 7-C. Unfortunately, to date, the goal does not look attainable by the 2015 deadline - 2.5 billion lake access ... -
Ordered Rate Constitutive Theories in Eulerian Description
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)This research work presents development of ordered rate constitutive theories in Eulerian description for homogeneous, isotropic, compressible and incompressible matter experiencing finite deformation using contravariant, ... -
Evaluation of KDOT's Vehicle Fleet's CO2 Emissions and Possible Energy Reductions
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)Increasing energy demands require more energy extraction from fossil fuels. The energy is extracted through combustion and results in mainly CO2 emissions as well as other trace emissions. Reducing energy usage can save ... -
Adaptive Flutter Test Vane: Low Net Passive Stiffness (LNPS) Techniques for Deflection Amplification of Piezoelectric Actuators
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)This document outlines the design, development and testing of an adaptive flutter test surface utilizing low net passive stiffness (LNPS) actuator configurations for deflection amplification. The device uses a tapered ... -
NOVEL DATA ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE TO EVALUATE FIELD NOx AND CO2 CONTINUOUS EMISSION DATA, BASED ON THE EVALUATION OF: (1) AN OFF-ROAD DIESEL COMPACTOR RUNNING ON THREE FUEL TYPES AND (2) TWO COMPACTORS RUNNING ON DIESEL FUEL
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)In spite of being few in number, off-road vehicles have a significant contribution to air pollutants such as NOx and CO2. Engine dynamometer test cycles have been developed in an effort to better characterize the emissions ... -
Online Spectral Clustering on Network Streams
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)Graph is an extremely useful representation of a wide variety of practical systems in data analysis. Recently, with the fast accumulation of stream data from various type of networks, significant research interests have ... -
Measuring Conventional and Alternative Exhaust Emissions from a Gas Turbine Engine
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)Rising fuel costs and energy demands, combined with growing concern over greenhouse gas emissions, have led to increased interest in the use of renewable fuels to help meet increasing worldwide demand and reduce atmospheric ... -
Further Developments in Orbit Ephemeris Derived Neutral Density
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)There are a number of non-conservative forces acting on a satellite in low Earth orbit. The one which is the most dominant and also contains the most uncertainty is atmospheric drag. Atmospheric drag is directly proportional ... -
A Latency-Determining/User Directed Firefox Browser Extension
(University of Kansas, 2012-12-31)As the World Wide Web continues to evolve as the preferred choice for information access it is critical that its utility to the user remains. Latency as a result of network congestion, bandwidth availability, server ...