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Application of Non-linear Optimization Techniques in Wireless Telecommunication Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Non-linear programming has been extensively used in wireless telecommunication systems design. An important criterion in optimization is the minimization of mean square error. This thesis examines two applications: ... -
Application of Nonlinear Model Predictive Control to Holonomic Mobile Robots without Terminal Constraints or Costs
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-01)The use of mobile robots greatly enhances the capability and versatility of industrial robots compared to their fixed counterpart. However, successfully deploying autonomous mobile robots is challenging and requires accurate ... -
The Application of Occupancy Modeling to Evaluate the Determinants of Distribution of Jaguars Panthera onca, Pumas Puma concolor, and Valued Prey Species in a Protected Area
(University of Waterloo, 2016-06-17)In the past four decades, both biodiversity and individual populations of numerous species in the tropics have consistently declined. Tropical forests constitute only 6% to 7% of the Earth’s surface, yet they contain more ... -
An Application of Out-of-Distribution Detection for Two-Stage Object Detection Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2020-02-14)Recently, much research has been published for detecting when a classification neural network is presented with data that does not fit into one of the class labels the network learned at train time. These so-called ... -
The Application of Particle Image Velocimetry in a Small Scale Wind Tunnel
(University of Waterloo, 2002)This study investigated the applicability of Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) as a velocity measurement technique for use in wind tunnel flows. To carry out the investigation, a small scale wind tunnel was designed and ... -
The Application of Remote Sensing and GIS for Improving Modeling the Response of Wetland Vegetation Communities to Water Level Fluctuations at Long Point, Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-27)Coastal wetlands are complex and dynamic environments which are of high environmental, social, and economic importance. With the acceleration of climate change and global warming, it is necessary to monitor and protect ... -
Application of repetitive control to the lateral motion in a roll-to-roll web system
(University of Waterloo, 2012-04-10)In a roll-to-roll web system lateral motion of a web caused by disturbances, which are often periodic, results in poor product quality. To reduce the effect of such disturbances, two control strategies are applied. First, ... -
Application of Risk Analysis and Simulation for Nuclear Refurbishment Projects
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-02)In this thesis, a planning methodology is proposed for nuclear refurbishment projects as a means to address project objectives, influential factors, constraints, and their interdependencies to attain a more reliable estimate ... -
An Application of Secure Data Aggregation for Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning on Mobile Devices
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-21)Machine learning algorithms over big data have been widely used to make low-priced services better over the years, but they come with privacy as a major public concern. The European Union has made the General Data Protection ... -
Application of Solid Phase Microextraction for Lipid Analysis and Lipidomics
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-29)Although the latest advancements in lipid analysis technology provide an excellent opportunity for the comprehensive study of lipidome, fulfilling the analytical requirements at the desired quality is still a major ... -
Application of Squaric acid to The Preparation of Bioactive Compounds
(University of Waterloo, 2008-08-28)Nucleosides and nucleoside analogues exhibit a broad spectrum of biological activities including antiviral, anticancer, antibacterial and antiparasitic activities, which generally result from their ability to inhibit ... -
Application of Stable Isotope Geochemistry to Assess TCE Biodegradation and Natural Attenuation in a Fractured Dolostone Bedrock
(University of Waterloo, 2011-01-24)Isotopic methods have been developed over the last 10 years as a method for determining chemical interactions of chlorinated solvents. These methods are especially promising for. This study attempts to employ and develop ... -
Application of Stereo-Depth Camera and Alignment Algorithms for Part Monitoring During Machining
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-20)A stereo-depth camera is proposed to be used in conjunction with fiducial markers on a calibration plate and a fine-tuning alignment algorithm for part monitoring in a CNC machine. Together, a selected pyramid-shaped ... -
Application of Textual Feature Extraction to Corporate Bankruptcy Risk Assessment
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-21)The inception of the Internet in the late twentieth century has established the ability to generate a huge volume of data from multitudinous sources in a very short period of time. However, most of this data is presented ... -
Application of the Flag-State Squashing Model to Numerical Quantum Key Distribution Security Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-18)The squashing model proof technique is a powerful tool in proving security of quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols since it reduces the dimension of the associated computational problem from infinite to finite. In the ... -
The application of the in-tree knapsack problem to routing prefix caches
(University of Waterloo, 2009-04-30)Modern routers use specialized hardware, such as Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM), to solve the Longest Prefix Matching Problem (LPMP) quickly. Due to the fact that TCAM is a non-standard type of memory and ... -
Application of the LANS-alpha Model to Gravity Currents
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-21)This thesis aims to investigate how HERCULES performs when running a lock-exchange gravity current case. The LANS-alpha model with stratification is also tested as a subgrid model in HERCULES using the same gravity current ... -
An Application of the Resilience Assessment Workbook on the Town of Caledon, Ontario, Canada: Resilience of What? Resilience to What? Resilience with What?
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-31)This research involves conducting a resilience assessment on the Town of Caledon in southern Ontario, Canada, through the use of the Resilience Assessment Workbook authored by the Resilience Alliance. The purpose of the ... -
Application of the Theory of Gender and Power to Relationships and Experiences among Middle Eastern and/or Arab Canadians
(University of Waterloo, 2007-08-07)Background. The study explored associations between factors derived from the application of the Theory of Gender and Power (TGP) as they relate to HIV-risk behaviour among Middle Eastern/Arab-Canadians. This area deserves ... -
Application of Transit AVL/APC Data for Network Wide Monitoring of the Performance of Signalized Intersections
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-19)The quality of service in urban transportation networks is determined mainly by the performance of the intersections. In particular, signalized intersections play a significant role in regulating the traffic in urban ...