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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering"”.
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Characterizing and Improving the Non-Collaborative and Collaborative Localization Problems
… thesis focuses on the least-squares formulation of the non-collaborative and collabo- rative position location problems. For the non-collaborative problem, characterization encompassing the number of minima and the causes thereof is provided. Based on these efforts, we propose an improvement to …
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Engaging with the Invisible: STS Groundwork in an Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
This dissertation is a study of groundwork in Engaged Science, Technology, and Society (STS) research. Engaged STS scholars reframe STS knowledge and move it beyond the traditional scope and boundaries of the field. They use various methods such as critical participation, making and doing, situated …
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Propagation and Scattering of Waves by Terrain Features
The intent of this dissertation is to obtain estimates of the effects of natural terrain features on the propagation and scattering of waves. It begins with the rough knife obstruction case, moves into rough surfaces and finally concludes with several approaches to a foliage covered rough surface. …
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Multilevel Buck Converter Topologies and Their Applications
… buck topologies eliminate the limitations of conventional buck converters in some specific areas. In this thesis, novel multilevel buck topologies are proposed to meet the specific requirements of two particular applications respectively. In case I, a two-stage power conversion structure …