Browsing by Subject "sensor"
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(2012-11-12)Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are the most common variety of UAS in use today and provide invaluable capabilities to both the military and civil services. Keeping the sensors ...
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(2011-08-08)The theory of sensori-computational circuits provides a capable framework for the description and optimization of robotic systems, including on-line optimizations. This theory, however, is inadequate in that it does not ...
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(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)This paper presents a robust strategy based on a condition-based adaptive statistical method for automatic commissioning of measurement instruments typically employed in air-handling units (AHU). The multivariate statistic ...
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(2013-01-07)The main purpose of this thesis is to propose a broadband miniaturized spectroscopy system to detect dielectric constant and loss tangent of lossy organic materials at RF/Microwave frequencies. Complex permittivities of ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)Magnetic bearings use variable attractive forces generated by electromagnetic control coils to support rotating shafts with low friction and no material wear while providing variable stiffness and damping. Rotor deflections ...
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(2012-02-14)Graphene is a promising material for many technological applications. To realize these applications, new fabrication techniques that allow precise control of the physical properties, as well as large scale integration ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)Nano-sensors, as an application of nanotechnology, are extremely important for environmental, medical and security applications. Terahertz science is an exciting new field that is set to impact the field of sensing to a ...
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(2015-01-21)Algal lipids can be used to produce biofuels and are considered a potential source of energy that could supplant some fossil fuel. Algae can be produced in large ponds, and their nutrient supply can be controlled so as to ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)The work described in this dissertation details the development of a biomimetic materials for use in sensors and therapeutics, based on new advances in material science. The sensors developed herein target neurodegenerative ...
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Fiber Fabry-Perot interferometer (FFPI) sensor using vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) (Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)This research represents the first effort to apply vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) to the monitoring of interferometric fiber optic sensors. Modulation of the drive current causes thermal tuning of the ...
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(2008-05-27)Connectivity in sensor networks is an important metric that describes the capability of networks to be able to report sensed information. The ability of member nodes to communicate with each other and collectively report ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2005-08-29)We have investigated and implemented several general strategies in the development of microfluidics-based chemical/biochemical sensing systems. The research in this dissertation covers the immobilization of biological ...
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(2015-12-07)The evolving field of nanomaterial synthesis needs adaptable techniques for the modification and construction of multifunctional components. In this work, a unique layer-by-layer (LbL) method is demonstrated as a generic ...
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(2012-02-14)Continuous monitoring of blood perfusion and oxygenation is essential in assessing the health of a transplanted organ. Particularly, monitoring the perfusion and oxygenation of the organ during the two-week period after ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)Every type of current meter is different and has its proper characteristics. Knowing the performance of a current meter is essential in order to use it properly either for field or laboratory measurements (such as in the ...
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(2011-08-08)This dissertation develops a new methodology and associated solution tools to achieve optimal operations and maintenance strategies for wind turbines, helping reduce operational costs and enhance the marketability of wind ...
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(2021-08-25)Continuous monitoring of hemodynamic parameters such as blood pressure (BP) provides significant advantages in predicting future cardiovascular disease. Traditional BP measurement methods are based on a cuff, which is ...