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Computational neural models at molecular, cellular and behavioral levels : three case studies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
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 ...
Human fall detection using a circular audio sensor array
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] According to the U.S. Census Bureau estimate (March 2010), there were 38.9 million people 65 years and older in the United States in 2008. In 2005, ...
Computational models of neuronal fear and addiction circuits
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Computational Neuroscience provides tools to abstract and generalize principles of neuronal functions using mathematics, with applicability to the entire neuroscience spectrum...
Introduction of low noise amplifier for ultra-wideband radar receiver
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In recent years, taking care of the older population demands a greater degree of versatility in healthcare. Automatic monitoring devices and sensors ...
Fall detection using acoustic features and one class classifiers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
With the increasing of elderly population, there are more and more health problems occurring in everyday activities among this group of people. An investigation shows many elderly people get injures or trigger more serious ...
Computational neural modeling at the cellular and network levels: two case studies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Computational neuroscience provides tools to abstract and generalize principles of neuronal functions using mathematics, with applicability to the entire neuroscience spectrum. Problems at two levels of the neuroscience spectrum, namely molecular...
A MEMS based Coulter counter for cell sizing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Detection and classification of cells forms an important aspect of medical research in diagnosing diseases and finding remedies at the cellular level. Miniaturized cell detecting devices are desirable not only for on site ...
Design and simulation of automatic tape winding system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
. Then associates with previous calculations, we converted the hardware parts into mathematical model in MATLAB/ Simulink, separated the whole system into control module with PID control algorithm, motor drive and spindle model module. The simulation of the closed...
Thermal management in GaAs/AlGaAs laser diode structures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
structure.--From public.pdf...
Activity segmentation with special emphasis on sit-to-stand analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
In this study, we present algorithms to segment the activities of sitting and standing, and identify the regions of sit-to-stand transitions in a given image sequence. As a means of fall risk assessment, we propose methods ...
Localization of wireless sensor networks using multidimensional scaling
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
of the network with low life-cycle costs. In this thesis we give details of a simple mathematical technique, classical multidimensional scaling and how it solves the localization problem. This so called MDS-MAP algorithm is able to find the relative positions...
Development of new dielectric materials for pulsed power applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
This study looks at the development of new dielectrics, which blend characteristic of different materials for use in high voltage capacitors and antennas. As new needs arise in electrical engineering including pulsed power ...
Mobile speed estimation for hierarchical wireless network
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
on the development of a mobile speed estimation algorithm for practical wireless information system. The statistical properties of different wireless propagation environments are analyzed based on their respective mathematical reference models. The analytical results...
Channel modeling, estimation and equalization in wireless communication
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
on this abstract model, the closed form and mathematical tractable formula is derived for space-time correlation function. The new function can be further simplified other known special cases....
Off grid solar system for profitable energy source in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
-renewable energy sources such as coal, diesel, and natural gas. One of the main choice to reduce the consumptions of these non-renewable sources and to provide a cheaper and healthier energy usage to the public is using a solar energy system. As the technology...
Advanced nanodielectric material development and scaling for use in compact ultra-high voltage capacitor prototypes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
The dielectric material employed in this effort is a proprietary nanocomposite material, MU100. The material was initially developed to shrink high frequency, high voltage, dielectric loaded antennas; however, due to its unique material...
Classical and neural net control and identification of non-linear systems with application to the two-joint inverted pendulum control problem
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] A two joint inverted pendulum control system is an example of a highly nonlinear dynamic system which is investigated in this thesis in terms of control ...
Dual path electromechanical transmission for off-highway vehicles
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Hydraulic motors have been used in off-highway vehicle transmission systems. Recently, many industrial manufacturers have adopted electrical motors ...
Fast and robust deep neural networks design
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
-rank approximation method to reduce oat operations based on the alternating direction method (ADM) in Chapter 2. Our experimental results on public datasets, including CIFAR-10 and ImageNet, demonstrate that this new decomposition scheme outperforms the recently...
Optimal video sensing strategy and performance analysis for wireless video sensors under delay constraints
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] A wireless sensor network (WSN) is a system of spatially distributed sensors that capture, process and transmit information over a mobile wireless ...