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A framework for context-aware driver status assessment systems
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-22)The automotive industry is actively supporting research and innovation to meet manufacturers' requirements related to safety issues, performance and environment. The Green ITS project is among the efforts in that regard. ... -
A Framework for Coordinated Control of Multi-Agent Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Multi-agent systems represent a group of agents that cooperate to solve common tasks in a dynamic environment. Multi-agent control systems have been widely studied in the past few years. The control of multi-agent ... -
A Framework for Efficient Condition Assessment of the Building Infrastructure
(University of Waterloo, 2008-10-21)Currently, in North America, a large percentage of infrastructure assets, including education and healthcare buildings, are deteriorating rapidly due to age and over capacity. The budget constraints under which municipalities ... -
A Framework for Ensemble Predictive Modeling
(University of Waterloo, 2016-05-13)Ensemble systems have been successfully applied in many fields, such as finance, bioinformatics, medicine, cheminformatics, manufacturing, geography, information security, information retrieval, image retrieval, and ... -
A Framework for Explicit Model Predictive Control using Adjustable Robust Optimization and Economic Optimization of an Industrial-Scale Sulfuric Acid Plant
(University of Waterloo, 2018-12-20)Optimization plays an important role in the operation of chemical engineering systems. Due to their typical size, different optimization tools and techniques are required to improve the efficiency in process operations. ... -
A Framework for Human Motion Strategy Identification and Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2019-05-21)The human body has many biomechanical degrees of freedom and thus multiple movement strategies can be employed to execute any given task. Automated identification and classification of these movement strategies have ... -
A Framework For Microgrid Planning Using Multidisciplinary Design Optimization
(University of Waterloo, 2015-11-10)Microgrids are local energy providers that can potentially reduce energy expenses and emissions by utilizing distributed energy resources (DERs) and are alternatives to existing centralized systems. This thesis investigates ... -
A Framework for Next Generation Enterprise Application Integration
(University of Waterloo, 2004)In addition to storing 70-75% of their data and business logic in legacy mainframe systems, global corporations have countless custom applications and off-the-shelf ERP products residing within their networks. Increasing ... -
Framework for Scheduling, Controlling, and Delivery Planning for Scattered Repetitive Infrastructure Rehabilitation Projects
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-07)Public-Sector organizations such as School Boards and Universities are faced with significant challenges to keep their aging facilities operational and reducing the large backlog in infrastructure renewal needs. The cost ... -
A Framework for the Self-Configuration of Wireless Mesh Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2009-05-22)The use of wireless radio technology is well established for narrowband access systems, but its use for broadband access is relatively new. Wireless mesh architecture is a first step towards providing high-bandwidth wireless ... -
Framework for the Strategic Management of Dimensional Variability of Structures in Modular Construction
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-01)Challenges in construction related to dimensional variability exist because producing components and assemblies that have perfect compliance to dimensions and geometry specified in a design is simply not feasible. The ... -
A Framework to Simulate and Improve Terahertz Quantum Well Photodetectors
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-04)A wide range of applications have been recognized for terahertz radiations. In fact, medical imaging, homeland security screening, very high-speed wireless telecommunications systems and even drug and gas detection are ... -
Framework-Specific Modeling Languages
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-24)Framework-specific modeling languages (FSMLs) help developers build applications based on object-oriented frameworks. FSMLs formalize abstractions and rules of the framework's application programming interfaces (APIs) and ... -
Free Spectral Range Matched Interrogation Technique for Wavelength Demodulation of Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-22)Free Spectral Range Matched Interrogation (FSRMI) technique for wavelength demodulation of fiber Bragg grating sensors. We designed and tested a new wavelength demodulation system based on free-spectral-range-matched ... -
Free-Flow Counterflow Gradient Focusing for Protein Fractionation
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-23)In free-flow electrophoresis (FFE), a pressure-driven flow applied perpendicular to the electric field enables the continuous separation of charged solutes. Meanwhile, outlets located at the end of the separation region ... -
Freeway Travel Time Prediction Using Data from Mobile Probes
(University of Waterloo, 2010-11-12)It is widely agreed that estimates of freeway segment travel times are more highly valued by motorists than other forms of traveller information. The provision of real-time estimates of travel times is becoming relatively ... -
Freeway Workzone Capacity and Associated Economic Concepts
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-16)Like many other transportation agencies, the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) is also using the same work zone closure strategies and standards that it has used for decades. However, the lane closure strategies ... -
Frequency Analysis of Droughts Using Stochastic and Soft Computing Techniques
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-19)In the Canadian Prairies recurring droughts are one of the realities which can have significant economical, environmental, and social impacts. For example, droughts in 1997 and 2001 cost over $100 million on different ... -
Frequency and Voltage Control of a Grid of Microgrids
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-21)The rapid proliferation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) in recent years has resulted in significant technical challenges for power system operators and planners, mainly due to the particular characteristics of some ... -
Frequency and Voltage Control of Islanded Microgrids
(University of Waterloo, 2020-05-29)Islanded microgrids (MGs), characterized by distributed generators, power consumers, and energy storage systems (ESSs), are designed to signi cantly enhance self-sustainability of future distribution networks and to provide ...