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Hidden Stories: Resurrecting the Garrison Creek through a Decentralized Storm-water Management System
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-11)This thesis examines the disconnect that is created when the urban infrastructure of cities absorbs its historic landscape. Toronto’s Garrison Creek is a typical example of such disconnection; where the historic creek was ... -
Hierarchical Adaptive Control of Modular and Reconfigurable Robot Manipulator Platforms
(University of Waterloo, 2020-10-26)Within the rapidly growing interest in today's robotics industry, modular and reconfigurable robots (MRRs) are among the most auspicious systems to expand the adaptability of robotic applications. They are adaptable to ... -
Hierarchical and Nesting Approaches for the Facility Layout Problem
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-16)The Facility Layout Problem (FLP) seeks to determine the dimensions, coordinates and arrangement of rectangular departments within a given facility. The goal is to minimize the cost of inter-department flow. It has several ... -
Hierarchical Clustering of Evolutionary Multiobjective Programming Results to Inform Land Use Planning
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-04)Multiobjective optimization is a branch of mathematical programming for modelling problems with multiple conflicting objectives. Multiobjective optimization problems can be solved using Pareto optimization techniques ... -
Hierarchical Coordinated Fast Frequency Control using Inverter-Based Resources for Next-Generation Power Grids
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-04)The proportion of inverter-connected renewable energy resources (RES) in the grid is expanding, primarily displacing conventional synchronous generators. This shift significantly impacts the objective of maintaining grid ... -
Hierarchical Data Analysis for the Characterization of Polymeric Materials: Linking Measurements and Statistical Methodology
(ASEE, 2021-01-01)As future chemical engineers, it is important that students be able to identify and quantify sources of error. A statistical analysis technique that is often overlooked is hierarchical design methodology, which allows for ... -
Hierarchical Graph Models for Conflict Resolution
(University of Waterloo, 2015-10-19)The hierarchical graph model is developed for representing strategic conflicts having a hierarchical structure. More specifically, in a hierarchical graph model, one or more decision makers (DMs) at a higher level are ... -
Hierarchical Hidden Markov Model of High-Frequency Market Regimes using Trade Price and Limit Order Book Information
(University of Waterloo, 2011-05-05)Over the last fifty years financial markets have seen an enormous expansion and development both in size and variety. An industry that was once small and secluded has transformed into an essential part of today’s economy. ... -
A Hierarchical Pedestrian Behaviour Model to Reproduce Realistic Human Behaviour in a Traffic Environment
(University of Waterloo, 2022-03-07)Understanding pedestrian behaviour in traffic environments is a crucial step in the development and testing of autonomous vehicles. As the environment's most vulnerable road users, pedestrians introduce an element of ... -
Hierarchical reinforcement learning in a biologically plausible neural architecture
(University of Waterloo, 2014-11-18)Humans and other animals have an impressive ability to quickly adapt to unfamiliar environments, with only minimal feedback. Computational models have been able to provide intriguing insight into these processes, by making ... -
Hierarchical RLE level set: A compact and versatile deformable surface representation
(Association for Computing Machinery, 2006-01)This article introduces the Hierarchical Run-Length Encoded (H-RLE) Level Set data structure. This novel data structure combines the best features of the DT-Grid (of Nielsen and Museth [2004]) and the RLE Sparse Level Set ... -
Hierarchical Task Recognition and Planning in Smart Homes with Partial Observability
(University of Waterloo, 2017-06-12)Older adults with cognitive impairment have significantly burdened their families and the society due to costly caring and waste of labors. Developing intelligent assistant agents (IAAs) in smart homes that can help those ... -
Hierarchical virtual paths allocation in large-scale ATM networks using noncooperative game models
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High accuracy algorithms for the solutions of semidefinite linear programs
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High Areal-capacity and Durable Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc Li-ion Battery
(University of Waterloo, 2021-07-28)Rapid deployment of renewable energy sources around the world is crucial to lessen energy shortage and environmental pollution. As the contribution of renewable energy rises, energy storage with different battery systems ... -
High Aspect Ratio Polystyrene Structure and Nano-gap Electrode Fabrication Using Electron Beam Lithography
(University of Waterloo, 2017-06-22)Nanotechnology has experienced a rapid growth over the past decade, thanks to the development of nanofabrication technologies needed to fabricate nano-devices. The key technique for nanofabrication is nano-lithography. ... -
High Availability for Database Systems in Geographically Distributed Cloud Computing Environments
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-21)In recent years, cloud storage systems have become very popular due to their good scal- ability and high availability. However, these storage systems provide limited transactional capabilities, which makes developing ... -
High Efficiency CMOS Power Amplifiers for Drain Modulation Based RF Transmitters
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-27)The rapid evolution of wireless communication technologies increased the need for handheld devices that can support dissimilar standards or better user mobility and more battery life. Traditional radio architectures fail ... -
High Efficiency Two-Stage GaN Power Amplifier with Improved Linearity
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-23)The trade-off between linearity and efficiency is the key limiting factor to wideband power amplifier design. Current wireless research focuses much of its effort on building power amplifiers with the two aforementioned ... -
High Frequency Receiver Front-End Module for Active Antenna Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-15)This research is based on the analysis and development of an integrated receiver front-end module for high gain active antenna systems at the K-band (20GHz). In the design of conventional satellite receivers (such as ...