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An assessment of the functions of the Kansas University Alumni and Endowment Associations and their value to the University of Kansas
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Investigative Development of an UWB Radar for UAS-borne Applications
(University of Kansas, 2021-01-01)The engineering ethos of the last decade has been miniaturization. Progress in various industries like material design, semiconductor technology, and digital signal processing has resulted in low-profile electrical systems. ... -
Systematic and biological studies on North American chiggers of the genus Trombicula, subgenus Eutrombicula (Acarina, Trombiculidae)
(University of Kansas, 1951-05-31) -
Geographic variation and natural selection in Eumeces obsoletus (Reptilia: Sauria: Scincidae)
(University of Kansas, 1975-05-31) -
Comparisons of heart rate and duration of submergence during voluntary diving in three species of turtles
(University of Kansas, 1979-05-31) -
A survey of the parasites of turtles
(University of Kansas, 1935-05-31) -
The great horse : its origin, connection to feudalism, and role in heavy cavalry of the Middle Ages
(University of Kansas, 1996-05-31) -
Application of Nano-Scale Geomechanics Using PeakForce Quantitative Nano-Mechanical Mapping to Improve Hydraulic Fracture Design in Highly Heterogeneous Reservoirs
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)The production of hydrocarbons from unconventional reservoirs is nowadays essential to meet the rising the demand for energy in the world. Unconventional reservoirs have a low porosity and an extremely low permeability, ... -
Hydrophilic Polymeric Adhesives: A Case Study
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Hydrophilic polymers are key components used in a variety of applications includingtissue adhesives, coatings for marine vessels, contact lenses, and drug delivery systems. The ability to use hydrophilic polymers across ... -
Design Considerations for Supplemental Implants with Electrical Stimulation
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)After a severe fracture or damage to bone, many patients have a long road of recovery. In healthy patients, successful fusion can take 3 to 6 months, and even longer for high risk demographics. [1] Depending on the break ... -
Implementing TPM Commands in the Copland Remote Attestation Language
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)So much of what we do on a daily basis is dependent on computers: email,social media, online gaming, banking, online shopping, virtual conference calls, and general web browsing to name a few. Most devices we depend on for ... -
Dynamic Behavior of 2D Thermoelastic Solid Continua Using Mathematical Model Derived Based on Non-classical Continuum Mechanics with Internal Rotations
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)This thesis considers dynamic behavior of non-classical thermoelastic solid continua.The mathematical model consists of the conservation and balance laws of non-classical continuum mechanics that incorporates additional ... -
Development of Compact UWB Transmit Receive Modules and Filters on Liquid Crystal Polymer for Radar
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)This thesis presents the design and development of various microwave components for an airborne snow-probing radar with multi-gigahertz bandwidth and cm-scale vertical resolution. First, a set of ultra-wideband, modular ... -
An FPGA Implementation of Carrier Phase and Symbol Timing Synchronization for 16-APSK
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Proper synchronization between a transmitter and receiver, in terms of carrier phase and symbol timing, is critical for reliable communication. Carrier phase synchronization is related to the frequency translation hardware, ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF THE ELECTRON TRANSFER REACTION MECHANISM OF TiOSO4 AND MnSO4 IN SULFURIC ACID SOLUTION
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)An electrochemical characteristic evaluation of the Ti-Mn electrolyte system in sulfuric acid aqueous solution is studied in different acid concentrations with and without the mixing of TiOSO4 and MnSO4 electrolyte system ... -
Evaluating the Mechanical Properties and Fracture Behavior of Welded-Wire Reinforcement Using Tension and Charpy Tests and Sub-Size Charpy Corrections
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Welded-wire reinforcement (WWR) is widely used as the main reinforcement in bridge decks and vertical shear reinforcement in concrete bridge girders. Past studies on concrete members reinforced with WWR have indicated that ... -
PHASE AND VOLUMETRIC BEHAVIOR OF CO2 AND BAKKEN OIL SYSTEM UNDER RESERVOIR CONDITIONS
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)The Bakken Petroleum System (BPS) is one of the largest unconventional petroleum and natural gas resource and the most prolific tight oil plays in the North America. It is estimated that 10 to 400 billion barrels of oil ... -
Distributed Filter Design and Power Allocation for Small-CellMIMO Networks
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)The deluge of wireless data traffic catalyzed by the growing number of data-intensive deviceshas motivated the deployment of small-cell in fifth-generation (5G) networks. A primary challengefor deploying dense small-cell ... -
Accounting for Paramagnetic Influence in Wetted Surface Area Studies of Particle Suspensions Using Solvent Relaxometry
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Polymer matrix composites (PMC) are structural materials sustained by the synergy between a reinforcing fiber, also known as filler, and a resin matrix. Since performance relies on interfacial interactions between the PMC ... -
Biodiesel and ULSD Fueled Compression Ignition Engines Operating with Multiple Fuel Injections
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Biodiesel offers an inherent life-cycle carbon dioxide emissions reduction compared to conventional diesel, along with renewability, making it an attractive alternative fuel from the prospective of greenhouse gas emissions ...
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