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Multi-Robot Path Planning for Persistent Monitoring in Stochastic and Adversarial Environments
(University of Waterloo, 2020-05-15)In this thesis, we study multi-robot path planning problems for persistent monitoring tasks. The goal of such persistent monitoring tasks is to deploy a team of cooperating mobile robots in an environment to continually ... -
A Multi-Scale Approach in Mapping the Sedimentological and Hydrostratigraphical Features of Complex Aquifers
(University of Waterloo, 2009-12-22)Accessibility to consistent subsurface hydrostratigraphic information is crucial for the development of robust groundwater flow and contaminant transport models. However, full three-dimensional understanding of the ... -
Multi-Scale Design of Ink Formulations for the 3D Bioprinting of Soft and Elastic Tissue-Mimetic Structures
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-30)Three-dimensional (3D) engineered tissue and organ models with adjustable biochemical and physical properties are needed in regenerative medicine. As such, 3D printing has emerged as a potential strategy to create more ... -
Multi-scale entropy analysis and Hurst exponent
(Elsevier, 2019-08-15)Several methods exist for measuring the complexity in a system through analysis of its associated time series. Multi-scale entropy appears as a successful method on this matter. It has been applied in many disciplines with ... -
Multi-scale habitat selection of land cover proportion by farmland birds in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-26)Modern agriculture is a central driver in species declines, and its harmonization with conservation is critical to achieving social and ecological sustainability. Due to agricultural land occupation and reduction of native ... -
A Multi-scale model for CO2 capture: A Nickel-based oxygen carrier in Chemical-looping Combustion
(Elsevier, 2018-01-01)In this work, we present a multi-scale modelling framework for the Ni-based oxygen carrier (OC) particle that can explicitly account for the complex reaction mechanism taking place on the contacting surface between gas and ... -
A multi-scale model for coupling strands with shear-dependent liquid
(ACM, 2019-11)We propose a framework for simulating the complex dynamics of strands interacting with compressible, shear-dependent liquids, such as oil paint, mud, cream, melted chocolate, and pasta sauce. Our framework contains three ... -
A Multi-Scale Model for Nickel-Based Oxygen Carrier in Chemical-Looping Combustion
(University of Waterloo, 2019-07-19)The selection of oxygen carrier (OC) particles is crucial for the development of chemical-looping combustion (CLC) technology. Common OC particle models often involve first-order chemical reactions with respect to the ... -
A multi-scale model for simulating liquid-fabric interactions
(ACM, 2018-07)We propose a method for simulating the complex dynamics of partially and fully saturated woven and knit fabrics interacting with liquid, including the effects of buoyancy, nonlinear drag, pore (capillary) pressure, dripping, ... -
A Multi-scale Model for Simulating Liquid-hair Interactions
(Association for Computing Machinery, 2017-07-20)The diverse interactions between hair and liquid are complex and span multiple length scales, yet are central to the appearance of humans and animals in many situations. We therefore propose a novel multi-component simulation ... -
Multi-scale Modeling and Optimization of Energy Absorption and Anisotropy in Aluminum Alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-26)This thesis outlines a study on the multi-scale modeling and optimization of lightweight aluminum front rails for automotive crashworthiness applications. This research is aimed to enhance the crashworthiness characteristics ... -
Multi-scale Modeling of Chemical Vapor Deposition: From Feature to Reactor Scale
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-25)Multi-scale modeling of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is a very broad topic because a large number of physical processes affect the quality and speed of film deposition. These processes have different length scales ... -
Multi-scale modeling of head kinematics and brain tissue response to blast exposure
(Springer, 2019-09-15)Injuries resulting from blast exposure have been increasingly prevalent in recent conflicts, with a particular focus on the risk of head injury. In the current study, a multibody model (GEBOD) was used to investigate the ... -
Multi-Scale Modeling of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Process for Superalloys
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-02)Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is an additive manufacturing (AM) technique to fabricate complex geometries with minimal material waste. Over three hundred printing parameters can be altered to control the final part quality. ... -
Multi-scale Modelling of Oxygen Carriers in Chemical Looping Combustion Process
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-08)Climate change is one of the major concerns affecting society. Given the severe effects of global warming, efficient CO2 capture and storage (CCS) technologies have become an urgent necessity. One of the major challenges ... -
Multi-scale Models of Tumor Growth and Invasion
(University of Waterloo, 2012-10-04)Cancer is a complex, multi-scale disease marked by unchecked cellular growth and proliferation. As a tumor grows, it is known to lose its capacity to maintain a compact structure. This stage of development, known as invasion, ... -
Multi-Scale Patterns of Eastern Milksnake (Lampropeltis triangulum) Habitat Selection and Behavioural Responses to Habitat Fragmentation
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-09)The decline of species with specific habitat needs can be attributed to human caused habitat destruction and fragmentation. This is particularly concerning for reptiles, as they are often unable to adapt to modified ... -
A Multi-scale Stochastic Filter Based Approach to Inverse Scattering for 3D Ultrasound Soft Tissue Characterization
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-30)The goal of this research is to achieve accurate characterization of multi-layered soft tissues in three dimensions using focused ultrasound. The characterization of the acoustic parameters of each tissue layer is formulated ... -
Multi-Sector Demand Management in Smart Cities
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-21)Environmental concerns are on an all time high and can no longer be ignored. The majority of electricity is generated using fossil fuels, this is troublesome as fossil fuels are depleting off the face of the earth. Moreover, ... -
Multi-Sectoral Perspectives on Regional Food Policy, Planning and Access to Food: A Case Study of Waterloo Region
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-26)There is increasing interest in linking food system policies and land use planning practices to healthier diets and healthier communities. Little is known about the process of regional food system policy making or the ...