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Showing 1 to 20 of 62 for “""Software-in-the-loop" Simulation Tool"”.
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Developments and benchmarking applications for Grasshopper : a Geant4 based physics simulation tool
Current particle physics simulations take place largely within small communities developing limited tools for specific areas of study. These particle simulations are essential to evaluating environments outside of the realm of experimentation in the radiation sciences. While multi-use toolkits …
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Design and Implementation of a Distributed Lattice Boltzmann-based Fluid Flow Simulation Tool
Lattice Boltzmann-based (LB) simulations are well suited to the simulation of fluid flows in complex structures encountered in chemical engineering like porous media or structured packing used in distillation and reactive distillation columns. These simulations require large amounts of memory …
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Microchannel Thermal Management Analysis and Simulation Tool for Integration into Electronic Component Design
This study focuses on the use of microchannel cold plates as a thermal management solution. The goal of the study was to build the Microchannel Simulation Library Tool (MSLT), which allows cold plate designers to analyze possible solutions to electronic component cooling. The MSLT relies on a …
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3D Electromagnetic Simulation Tool Exposure for Undergraduate Electrical Engineers: Incorporation Into an Analog Filters Course
<p>With the growth of wireless communications, comes the need for engineers knowledgeable in 3D electromagnetic (EM) simulation of high-frequency circuits. To give electrical engineering students a better understanding of the behavior of electromagnetic fields, experiments including the use of 3D …
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Analysis framework for adaptive spiking neural networks
Learning is an inherently closed-loop process that involves the interaction between an intelligent agent and its environment. In the human brain, we assert that the basis for learning is in its ability to represent external stimuli symbolically in an associative memory. Historically, statistical …
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Bit error simulation of FSK, BPSK, and pi/4 DQPSK in flat and frequency-selective fading mobile radio channels using two-ray and measurement- based impulse response models
A software simulation tool has been developed to simulate the performance of digital mobile radio systems in fading channels. The simulation tool generates average bit error rate (BER) and bit-by-bit error patterns with user-specified parameters. The simulation tool can simulate various …
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Performance analysis and algorithm enhancement of feature-aided-tracker (FAT) simulation software using 1-D high-range-resolution (HRR) radar signature profiles
The current Lincoln Laboratory (LL) MATLAB Feature-Aided-Tracker (FAT) software was adjusted and appended to provide a robust ground-target radar tracking simulation tool. It utilizes algorithms from the LL UAV Radar Moving Target Tracker (1991) and the LL FAT Tracking Software (2002). …
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On Virtual Commissioning of Manufacturing Systems: Proposals for a systematic VC simulation study methodology and a new simulation model building approach
The development of manufacturing systems is faced with progressively tightening time frames, along with growing requirements on planning quality and engineering accuracy. These demands result from significant cost constraints, shortening of product life-cycles, increasing number of product variants …
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Testing and Verification for the Open Source Release of the Horizon Simulation FrameworTesting and Verification for the Open Source Release of the Horizon Simulation Framework
<p>Modeling and simulation tools are exceptionally useful for designing aerospace systems because they allow engineers to test and iterate designs before committing the massive resources required for system realization. The Horizon Simulation Framework (HSF) is a time-driven modeling and simulation …
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Thermo-Economic Modelling of Micro-Cogeneration Systems System Design for Sustainable Power Decentralization by Multi-Physics System Modelling and Micro-Cogeneration Systems Performance Analysis for the UK Domestic Housing Sector
Micro-cogeneration is one of the technologies promoted as a response to the global call for the reduction of carbon emissions. Due to its recent application in the residential sector, the implications of its usage have not yet been fully explored, while at the same time, the available simulation …
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Longer Term Dynamics of Bit Error Rates using Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP) Software Defined Radios for Indoor Environments
In a wireless channel, we encounter several problems like multipath fading, interference, reduced spectrum efficiency which makes the system less reliable. In our thesis, we made an analysis of performance of different modulation schemes using Software Defined Radios. Software Defined Radios …
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Methodology to Assess Traffic Signal Transition Strategies Employed to Exit Preemption Control
Enabling vehicles to preempt the normal operation of traffic signals has the potential to improve the safety and efficiency of both the requesting vehicle and all of the other vehicles. Little is known about which strategy is the most effective to exit from preemption control and transition back to …
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An upgradeable agent-based model to explore non-linearity and intangibles in peacekeeping operations
Peacekeeping operations (PKO) have become a significant challenge to the German Armed Forces. For the development of tactics, techniques, procedures and equipment with combat operations, agent-based models have been developed, used and exploited for many years. Modeling and simulation of PKO, …
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Web-based network management configuration for the Indonesian Eastern Fleet Wide Area Network
This thesis presents a model of an integrated wide area network using web-based network management to support fleet operations of the Indonesian Eastern Fleet. It surveys possibilities for improving the Indonesian Eastern Fleet's computer communications network systems to provide a fast, reliable, …
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Numerical Methods for Simulation and Optimization of Chemically Reacting Flows in Catalytic Monoliths
The aim of this work is to develop numerical methods and software for simulation and optimization of complex processes in catalytic monoliths to achieve better understanding of the physic-chemical processes in catalytic reactors. The fluid dynamics are modelled by the boundary layer equations …
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Modeling and Simulation of III-Nitride-Based Solar Cells using Nextnano®
<p>Nextnano³ software is a well-known package for simulating semiconductor band-structures at the nanoscale and predicting the general electronic structure. In this work, it is further demonstrated as a viable tool for the simulation of III-nitride solar cells. In order to prove this feasibility, …
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Optimisation of racing car suspensions featuring inerters
Racing car suspensions are a critical system in the overall performance of the vehicle. They must be able to accurately control ride dynamics as well as influencing the handling characteristics of the vehicle and providing stability under the action of external forces. This work is a research study …
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Development and evaluation of Nuclear-Renewable Hybrid Energy System simulator with load following
This thesis addresses the integration and optimization of Nuclear-Renewable Hybrid Energy Systems (N-RHES) with a focus on Load Following (LF) capabilities. The primary aim is to enhance the operational flexibility of nuclear reactors to adapt to dynamic power demands. A dynamic simulation tool was …
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Hybrid Eulerian/Lagrangian 3D methods for high Reynolds number reactive flows
Research in advanced combustion modeling is critical to developing control strategies for optimized propulsion systems, especially with regard to stability, emissions, and power density. Examining combustion dynamics and control using numerical simulations, however, presents several challenges, …
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Active Management of Distributed Generation based on Component Thermal Properties
Power flows within distribution networks are expected to become increasingly congested with the proliferation of distributed generation (DG) from renewable energy resources. Consequently, the size, energy penetration and ultimately the revenue stream of DG schemes may be limited in the future. This …
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