Biological findings from molecular, cellular and behavior levels can be difficult to understand functions. Computational tools and systems concepts facilitate integration of information across levels to further understanding of functional level...

[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Computational Neuroscience provides tools to abstract and generalize principles of neuronal functions using mathematics, with applicability to the entire neuroscience spectrum...

Recent advances in key technologies have enabled the deployment of surveillance video cameras on various platforms. There is an urgent need to develop advanced computational methods and tools for automated video processing and scene understanding...

A method for sizing battery energy storage (BES) systems for use in mitigating voltage flicker caused by solar intermittency in photovoltaic generation was developed. The method creates a "design day" from existing solar ...

Internet Key Exchange (IKE) protocol is part of the IP Security (IPsec) protocol suite. It is responsible for generating and maintaining Security Associates and for establishing session keys between two entities before ...

of SU-8. The device consists of a mixer with a T-shaped and serpentine shape channels, dielectrophoretic focusing region, and electrical impedance detection region. Multiple pairs of electrodes were distributed throughout the microchannel...

utilizes the piezoelectric transformer effect to aid in plasma production. The applied RF signal induces a vibration in the piezoelectric material through the converse piezoelectric effect. The strain induced in the crystal then generates an electric...

hierarchical framework for tracking human pose. Extensive experiments on a public benchmark dataset demonstrate comparable tracking errors to the state-of-the-art and up to 60% computational reduction....

[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This dissertation deals with four related studies that involve simulations of computational models of neurons and neuronal networks at varying levels of complexity and biological...

investigate computer vision problems related to object detection, adaptation, tracking and content based image retrieval, all of which are indispensable components of a video surveillance system or a robot system. Our contribution involves feature development...

of the aqueous solution. The relatively low refractive index of aqueous solutions places a serious constraint on the choice of the cladding materials. Nanoporous dielectric materials are engineered to be low refractive index by packing nano sized voids within a...

-textured images, generating compact superpixels, and computational efficiency....

We have observed significant advances in object detection over the past few decades and gladly seen the related research has began to contribute to the world: Vehicles could automatically stop before hitting any pedestrian; ...

"Electric field meters are used for the measurement of the electric field at the surface of the earth, on airplanes and on satellites. For research work and calibration of the meters, a uniform electric field facility is necessary. The accessibility...

Micropropulsion is an enabling technology for microspacecraft. As requirements for microspacecraft missions become more demanding, so do the requirements for micropropulsion. Therefore, existing technologies require ...

Clinical research has identified a clear link between human gait characteristics and different medical conditions. We are particularly interested in gait and balance analysis for fall risk assessment in elderly people. ...

Image space change detection algorithms do not adequately address the complexities in real-world dynamic environments. With few exceptions, these algorithms rely on pixel-level information to detect proper foreground change. ...

Infrared cameras can be used to image unpaved roads containing buried explosive hazards where detection relies upon differences between settled and disturbed soil in addition to thermal emissivity. Used is a variation of ...