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Multi-frame Measurement Fusion for State Estimation
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-27)Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) is a technique used by robots and autonomous vehicles to build up a map while operating in an unknown environment, while at the same time keeping track of a current position ... -
Multi-hop Transmission in Millimeter Wave WPAN with Directional Antenna
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-30)Millimeter-wave (mmWave) communications is a promising enabling technology for high rate (Giga-bit) multimedia applications. However, because oxygen absorption peaks at 60 GHz, mmWave signal power degrades significantly ... -
Multi-interface Multi-channel wireless mesh networks
(University of Waterloo, 2004)In this thesis we propose a multi-channel wireless network based on nodes that use multiple 802. 11 radio interfaces. The proposed system is singular, as it does not require new hardware or a new MAC, but instead ... -
Multi-Jurisdictional Tax Incentives and the Location of Innovative Activities
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-25)In this dissertation, I explore the effect of tax incentives on where U.S. multinationals decide to locate their innovative activities worldwide. Research and development (R&D) tax incentives offered by foreign countries ... -
Multi-level analysis of school characteristics, based on the Comprehensive School Health Framework, associated with physical activity in a large sample of Ontario and Alberta secondary school students
(University of Waterloo, 2021-12-20)Physical activity (PA) has many physical and mental health benefits, but only 24.4% of youth achieve the recommended minutes of moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA). Schools are an important context for changing modifiable health ... -
Multi-level Analysis of Student and School Level Characteristics Associated with Bullying Victimization in Ontario High School Students
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-27)Bullying is a subtype of aggressive behaviour that is repeated over a prolonged period of time, includes an intention to cause harm, and occurs in the context of a real or perceived power imbalance. This study determines ... -
A Multi-level Analysis on Implementation of Low-Cost IVF in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study of Uganda.
(University of Waterloo, 2023-03-30)Introduction: Globally, infertility is a major reproductive disease that affects an estimated 186 million people worldwide. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the burden of infertility is considerably high, affecting one in every four ... -
Multi-level Control in Large-anharmonicity High-coherence Capacitively Shunted Flux Quantum Circuits
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-05)Superconducting devices as quantum bits (qubits) are one of the most promising candidates for implementing a practical quantum computer. Over the last decade, quantum coherence times of superconducting qubits have been ... -
Multi-Level GIS-Based Data Management Model for Building Maintenance and Repair Data
(University of Waterloo, 2008-04-02)With the increasing cost of new construction projects, keeping the built facilities at acceptable levels of functionality has become a vital and challenging task. This is particularly so for non-residential buildings, such ... -
Multi-level Random Telegraph Noise Analysis Using Machine Learning Techniques
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-21)RTN is a noise process which occurs in solid-state electrical devices such as MOSFETs and Josephson Junctions. Defects in the crystal structure of these devices trap charge carriers, resulting in modulations of the devices ... -
Multi-Magnification Search in Digital Pathology
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-21)This research study investigates the effect of magnification on content-based image search in digital pathology archives and proposes to use multi-magnification image representation. Image search in large archives of digital ... -
Multi-Master Replication for Snapshot Isolation Databases
(University of Waterloo, 2013-06-21)Lazy replication with snapshot isolation (SI) has emerged as a popular choice for distributed databases. However, lazy replication requires the execution of update transactions at one (master) site so that it is relatively ... -
A Multi-Method Study of the Role of Alexithymia and Emotion Self-Awareness in Couples’ Social Support
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-24)The overarching goal of the present study was to examine associations between measures of alexithymia (i.e., difficulty identify and describing one’s feelings) and perceptions of social support receipt and provision in a ... -
Multi-Microgrids Reliability and Islanding Operation Enhancement, under Different Dispatchable-Renewable DG Units Penetration Levels
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-18)Electrical reliability assurance is a very important aspect of electrical power systems; significant consideration should be given to reliability at both the planning and operation stage of power systems. A decrease in ... -
Multi-mode Pixel Architectures for Large Area Real-Time X-ray Imaging
(University of Waterloo, 2010-07-22)The goal of this work is to extend the state-of-the-art in digital medical X-ray imaging as it pertains to real-time, low-noise imaging and multi-mode imager functionality. One focus of this research in digital flat-panel ... -
Multi-Object Shape Retrieval Using Curvature Trees
(University of Waterloo, 2006-12-18)This work presents a geometry-based image retrieval approach for multi-object images. We commence with developing an effective shape matching method for closed boundaries. Then, a structured representation, called curvature ... -
Multi-objective Mapping and Path Planning using Visual SLAM and Object Detection
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-23)Path planning of the autonomous robots is one of the crucial tasks that need to be achieved for mobile robots to navigate through the environment intelligently. The robot paths are typically planned utilizing map that ... -
Multi-Path Link Embedding for Survivability in Virtual Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-26)Internet applications are deployed on the same network infrastructure, yet they have diverse performance and functional requirements. The Internet was not originally designed to support the diversity of current applications. ... -
A Multi-Period Optimal Energy Planning With CO2 Emission Consideration
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-05)A multi-period optimal energy planning program for Ontario has been developed in mixed-integer non-linear programming using General Algebraic Modeling System, GAMS. The program applies both time-dependent and time-independent ... -
A Multi-Period Optimization Model for Energy Planning with CO2 Emission Consideration
(University of Waterloo, 2007-10-30)Planning for Ontario’s future energy supply mix is a very challenging undertaking which requires consideration of various drivers and decision criteria. From the literature review conducted, no published work has been found ...