Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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A Tunable Coplanar Patch Antenna, a Polymer MEMS Based Tunable Bandpass Filter, and a Chip-In-Polymer Packaging Technology
(2007-12-15)
This thesis presents a tunable coplanar patch antenna, a Polymer MEMS-based tunable bandpass filter, and a chip-in-polymer packaging technology. First, a Coplanar Waveguide (CPW) based patch antenna is integrated with a ...
Built-In Self Test of Configurable Memory Resources in Field Programmable Gate Arrays
(2007-12-15)
Testing embedded memory resources in Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) is difficult because the collective signal fan-in and fan-out is much greater than the available external I/O. A testing approach is needed that ...
Utilizing Microprocessor Based Relays as Predictive Tools to Mitigate Voltage Instability Problems That Stem from the Fast Voltage Collapse and Delayed Voltage Recovery Phenomena
(2007-12-15)
Fast voltage collapse and delayed voltage recovery are a growing concern in the power industry. Although there are several well-known methods to combat fast voltage collapse and delayed voltage recovery, additional methods ...
Design of a Geotextile Roadbed Antenna to Create a Wireless Highway Network
(2007-12-15)
Incorporation of antennas into geotextile fabric to create a roadbed reinforcement with electronic transmission capabilities may find use in expanding communications infrastructures. The design of a model transmission ...
An Automatic Depth Control System for the On-the-Go Soil Strength Sensor
(2007-12-15)
Hardpans are areas of soil compaction formed by vehicle traffic or natural processes. These compacted areas beneath the topsoil can hinder successful crop production. A novel sensor for measuring soil strength was presented ...
Delay Test Scan Flip-flop (DTSFF) Design and Its Applications for Scan Based Delay Testing
(2007-12-15)
Scan based delay testing is currently mostly implemented using launch-on-capture (LOC) delay tests. Launch-on-shift (LOS) tests are generally more effective, achieving higher fault coverage with significantly fewer test ...
Laser Beam Shaping Optical System Design Methods and Their Application in Edge-emitting Semiconductor Laser-based LIDAR Systems
(2007-12-15)
LIDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) systems are employed for numerous applications such as remote sensing, military applications, optical data storage, display technology, and material processing. Furthermore, they are ...
An Investigation of Two-year Community College Students’ Involvement in Extracurricular Activities
(2007-12-15)
The purpose of this study was to determine the levels of involvement in extracurricular activities and the relationship of involvement, persistence and academic accomplishment of enrolled students at a small Southern, ...
Effective Organizational Characteristics for International Student Enrollment Service
(2007-12-15)
Historically the U.S. has attracted international students to its campuses deliberately and enrolling additional international students has become an increasingly important subject (Cravcenco, 2004; Phanchantraurai, 2005). ...
An Analysis of Leadership Capacity Development in Alabama
(2007-12-15)
Improving schools and holding educators, schools, and school districts accountable for student performance are among the most important issues in education today. Proposals to reform and restructure schools have emphasized ...
A Comparison of Personal Attribute and Scenario Based Shame Measures
(2005-12-15)
Shame has become an increasingly important topic in the study of emotion and psychopathology; however, the best way to measure it remains unclear. Three current, prominent shame measures include the Experience of Shame ...
Development of a Non-solvent Based Test Method for Evaluating Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Mixes
(2005-08-15)
The objectives of this research are twofold. The first is to develop and validate an indirect tension stress relaxation test methodology for assessing asphalt binder properties using compacted hot mix asphalt (HMA) samples. ...
Transfer Length in Prestessed Self-Consolidating Concrete
(2005-12-15)
Over the years much research into the transfer lengths of prestressed beams cast with conventional-slump concrete has been performed, but very little has been done in regard to beams cast with self-consolidating concrete ...
The Effects of Sulfide on Pulp and Paper Wastewater Color Reversion
(2005-12-15)
More and more concern is being given to the aesthetics of wastewater, specifically the color of the resulting effluent. The underlying causes of colored wastewater suggest incomplete pollutant removal and unsuccessful ...
Designing for the Improvement of Operator Situation Awareness In Automation Systems
(2007-12-15)
The enhancement of operator situation awareness (SA) has become a major design goal for automation systems, in a wide variety of fields, including aviation, aerospace, nuclear plants, and advanced manufacturing systems. ...
Empowering Women: A Guide for the Design of Hand and Power Tools That Accommodate Women's Needs
(2007-12-15)
Women are the largest group of consumers in the United States and are involved in approximately eighty percent of consumer purchasing decisions. Traditionally, American women have been the major purchasing agents for their ...
Aisle Designs for Unit-Load Warehouses with Multiple Pickup and Deposit Points
(2007-12-15)
This thesis focuses on unit load warehouses having multiple pickup and deposit (P&D) locations on the warehouse dock(s) — i.e., a P&D region. Our aim is to design a cross aisle structure that will reduce the cost of operating ...
Patient Handling: Restrictions & Conditions
(2007-12-15)
Injuries to healthcare personnel performing patient transfers are a worldwide problem and have been listed as a primary research interest by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) since the 1980’s. ...
Maximizing Connectivity and Performance in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks Using Mobile Agents
(2007-12-15)
Mobile wireless ad hoc networks are instantaneous, autonomous telecommunication networks that provide service to users wherever and whenever the service is needed. The communication depends on wireless links that are formed ...
Estimating Project Volatility and Developing Decision Support System in Real Options Analysis
(2007-12-15)
Today’s uncertain world requires firms to have a system in place that can analyze the flexibility of their projects. Real options are utilized frequently to quantify the benefits of taking a particular risk. The real options ...