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Volumetric particle modeling
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
This dissertation presents a robust method of modeling objects and forces for computer animation. Within
this method objects and forces are represented as particles. As in most modeling systems, the movement of
objects is ...
Novel optical devices for information processing
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
Optics has the inherent advantages of parallelism and wide bandwidths in processing
information. However, the need to interface with electronics creates a bottleneck
that eliminates many of these advantages. The proposed ...
Signal statistics of phase dependent optical time domain reflectometry
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
The statistics of the phase dependent optical time-domain reflectometer have
been analyzed. The optical fiber is modeled by the use of a discrete set of reflectors
positioned randomly along the fiber. The statistics of the ...
Secondary ion emission from single massive gold cluster impacts
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
Secondary ion mass spectrometry, SIMS, is one of the most versatile surface analytical techniques. The significant parameter determining the performance of SIMS is the secondary ion yield. Atomic projectiles, traditionally ...
Improving access to care by determining key elements of culturally and linguistically appropriate healthcare interventions for Hispanic populations in Texas using a Delphi technique
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
Cultural competence, mandated by Federal law since 1964, has not been
appropriately addressed due to its lack of specifics and the lack of specifics within
subsequent mandates. This study was designed to determine specific ...
Distributed optimization under partial information using direct interaction: a methodology and applications
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
This research proposes a methodology to solve distributed optimization problems
where quasi-autonomous decision entities directly interact with each other for partial
information sharing. In the distributed system we study ...
School quality and wages
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
This dissertation examines the literature that attempts to measure the relationship
between school quality and earnings. I begin by developing a simple economic model
that predicts that, everything else being equal and ...
Coordination of supply chain inventory systems with private information
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
This dissertation considers the problems of coordinating different supply chain
inventory systems with private information under deterministic settings. These systems
studied are characterized by the following properties: ...
A study of engineering student attributes and time to completion of first year required courses at Texas A&M University
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
For many years, colleges of engineering across the nation have required that a foundational set of courses be completed for entry into upper division coursework or into a specific engineering major. Since 1998, The Dwight ...
Sustainable disaster recovery of historic buildings, the case of San Francisco after Loma Prieta earthquake
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
Recovery from disaster is a challenging period for any community. Long-term recovery is important, especially in relation to the built heritage, but it is among the least explored phases of disaster. Identifying past ...