analysis of error propagation in creating the raw map: where ⍀ is a parameter reflecting the degree of smoothing, d x,y denotes the pixel value at position x,y of the denominator image used for preparing the raw map, and ⌽ x,y is an ''object indicator'' map: ⌽ x,y ϭ 1 where object

As wireless sensor networks continue to grow in size, we are faced with the prospect of emerging wireless networks with hundreds or thousands of nodes. Geographic routing algorithms are a promising alternative to tradition ad hoc routing algorithms in this new domain for point-to-point routing, but deployments of such algorithms are currently uncommon because of some practical difficulties.

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samples by the flame technique using electric heating. The proposed theory also permitted optimization of the conditions of cuvette measurement by the peak method, making it possible to achieve record low absolute detection limits (10-14 to 10-15 g) and to reduce random measurement error to two per cent

errors. The design is optimized with respect to time, area and power and the netlist is generated. The netlist obtained after synthesis undergoes the physical design process. The synthesized circuits are placed and routed in the standard cell design environment and implemented on a Xilinx FPGA device.

existing collection protocols to have poor reliability and waste energy: inaccuracies in link estimation, link dynamics, and transient loops. In this paper we present Magnet, a robust, efficient, and hardware-independent collection protocol. Magnet uses three novel techniques to address these challenges

. Mingyuan@bnl.gov In-situ characterization combining transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray imaging provides the capability to investigate materials under real reactions with multi-length scale, from atomic structure to micron size overview. In this work, we have designed an in-situ cell, which

Abstract—In this paper we study a promising multiple access scheme entitled Channel Division Multiple Access (ChDMA). ChDMA was developed to cope with the particularities of low duty cycle Impulsive Radio Ultra Wideband systems (IR-UWB). The idea is based upon the fact that Channel Impulse

First and foremost, I would like to thank my advisor, Prof. Jennifer E. Michaels. I am most appreciative of your guidance over the last four years, from the basics of elastic waves to both short- and long-term career advice. I have grown a tremendous amount, both profes-sionally and personally, and am deeply grateful for your mentorship, patience, and support. I would also like to thank my Ph.D. committee for their valuable insight and sugges-

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