{"title":"Monitoring human powered submarine performance using a data acquisition system with a custom display ASIC","authors":"B. M. Guy, A. Srinivasan","doi":"10.1109/SECON.1995.513128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.1995.513128","url":null,"abstract":"This paper details the design of a data acquisition system for evaluating blade and shaft designs for a propulsion system of a human powered submarine. The objectives of the design were to sample and store data representing several analog signals and the times of measurement and display velocity and shaft rpm for the submarine operator in real-time. These sampled parameters were then used to calculate the submarine's performance in terms of velocity, thrust, shaft torque and rotations per minute. Several parameters were displayed in real-time to aid the submarine operator with training. To accomplish this, a custom ASIC was designed using VLSI and VHDL techniques to perform binary to decimal conversion. System design restrictions included size, power requirements, heat dissipation, and data integrity. Since the data acquisition system developed is a completely portable system, it will be possible to incorporate the system into other applications.","PeriodicalId":334874,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE Southeastcon '95. Visualize the Future","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130076999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nonlinear stochastic filtering using global transformations","authors":"T. Lahdhiri, A. Alouani","doi":"10.1109/SECON.1995.513116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.1995.513116","url":null,"abstract":"A new approach for solving the nonlinear filtering problem is introduced. This approach is based on the concept of exact linearization using global transformation techniques. Using this concept, a nonlinear stochastic system can be transformed, using a suitable mapping, to an equivalent linear stochastic system for which well developed linear filtering techniques can be applied. Sufficient conditions for the existence of such a mapping are derived and the benefits of the work are illustrated via an example.","PeriodicalId":334874,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE Southeastcon '95. Visualize the Future","volume":"127 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116321890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Vibration control for machining using H/sub /spl infin// techniques","authors":"M. A. Marra, B. Walcott, K. Rouch, S. G. Tewani","doi":"10.1109/SECON.1995.513132","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.1995.513132","url":null,"abstract":"A robust control design is developed to minimize a system's response to unknown disturbances. The method consists of on-line identification of the system's state space equations coupled with an H/sub /spl infin//-optimal controller design. The H/sub /spl infin// controller is designed such that the maximum of the system's closed-loop transfer function is less than /spl gamma/, where /spl gamma/ is a positive design variable chosen as the upper bound on the H/sub /spl infin// norm of the closed-loop system. This robust controller is used to eliminate vibrations in cutting operations of a boring bar with an active dynamic absorber, a boring bar is a metal cutting tool with a large overhang (length-to-diameter ratio). Due to this large overhang, a typical boring bar is characterized by a low dynamic stiffness and is therefore susceptible to excessive vibrations during the cutting process. These vibrations often lead to cutting instability, known as machine tool chatter. In this paper, the control of vibrations of a boring bar with an active dynamic absorber is studied. The robustness of the H/sub /spl infin//-optimal controller is demonstrated by varying the system's dynamic characteristics (i.e, changing the length-to-diameter ratio of the boring bar) without adjusting the calculated control parameters. The results obtained for the H/sub /spl infin// case are compared to similar results for linear quadratic regulator control design.","PeriodicalId":334874,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE Southeastcon '95. Visualize the Future","volume":"98 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128771144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Achieving IP-multicast functionality in the asynchronous transfer mode environment","authors":"R.T. Bagwell, J. McDearman, D. Marlow","doi":"10.1109/SECON.1995.513101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.1995.513101","url":null,"abstract":"Because ATM provides a faster transfer mechanism than more conventional network technologies such as packet switching and Ethernet, there is a great deal of interest in running current protocols such as IP over ATM. This will provide an easy bridge between current networking protocols and applications and future ATM-only protocols and applications. This paper examines the properties of IP-multicast and attempts to show how ATM networks can achieve the same functionality in order to run IP-multicast protocols over ATM networks. Work currently being done in running IP-multicast over ATM is evaluated and recommendations for possible additions and enhancements are made.","PeriodicalId":334874,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE Southeastcon '95. Visualize the Future","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116781637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Simulation of blood volume change during hemodialysis","authors":"R. Winnett, J. James, T. Jannett","doi":"10.1109/SECON.1995.513134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.1995.513134","url":null,"abstract":"In this project a computer simulation for hemodialysis was implemented. One objective of the project was to create a graphical user interface for the computer model that facilitates specification of the dialysis session to be simulated. A top-down stepwise refinement approach was used to develop the simulator. The simulator can be used as an educational tool for understanding hemodialysis and will allow physicians to develop strategies for varying the ultrafiltration rate with the goal of achieving an acceptable blood volume profile.","PeriodicalId":334874,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE Southeastcon '95. Visualize the Future","volume":"518 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116242049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The impact of medical staff collaboration on results reporting capabilities of a community hospital information system","authors":"P. A. Michael","doi":"10.1109/SECON.1995.513074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.1995.513074","url":null,"abstract":"Hospital information systems provide physicians the capability to review patient data online on a 24-hour basis. The complex interface logistics of such systems, however, can discourage physician usage. In an attempt to improve the user interface by minimizing hierarchical menu navigation, the MD Rounds Report program was developed and implemented in June of 1992 as an adjunct to the Physician Subsystem at Rex Hospital with the purpose of providing physicians rapid access to allergies and current medications, laboratory results, radiology reports and therapist notes for selected patients. Program audit trail statistics for the immediate seven-month post-implementation period revealed that actual physician utilization of the program fell significantly short of expectations. Program enhancements were made based on user survey results together with solicited oral and written comments from physicians, and nine physicians participated in pilot testing prior to the September 1993 implementation. As a result of this collaborative effort, utilization of the MD Rounds Report has increased 110%, and the program has become one of the most frequently used Physician Subsystem applications. Medical staff collaboration has been beneficial in terms of improving both system capabilities and physician satisfaction in the course of satisfying online clinical information needs.","PeriodicalId":334874,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE Southeastcon '95. Visualize the Future","volume":"124 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124066902","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Distance learning for non-traditional students to study, near home, toward a UNC Charlotte BSET degree","authors":"R. B. Lollar","doi":"10.1109/SECON.1995.513119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.1995.513119","url":null,"abstract":"The author considers the problem of whether UNC Charlotte could offer Engineering Technology courses to their Applied Science graduates, who could not afford to come to UNC Charlotte for the full two year Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BSET) degree program. The solution was to offer UNC Charlotte Engineering Technology courses over the North Carolina Information Highway (NCIH). The need for this 'virtual' classroom service to be provided to non-traditional students within North Carolina would provide a win-win situation for the students, UNC Charlotte, and the state of North Carolina. Two courses, one electrical engineering technology and one calculus, are to be offered via distance learning. Multimedia and expert system/knowledge based techniques will be applied where appropriate. The course delivery paradigm will improve over time with: (1) the development of new software to provide immediate display of student answers to course questions using inputs from wireless student response units, (2) inclusion of expert system/knowledge based programs to improve the course quality, (3) operational experience incorporating input from both the students perspective, and the logistics for course presentation, and (4) expansion of the North Carolina Information Highway (NCIH) and the evolution of the National Information Infrastructure.","PeriodicalId":334874,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE Southeastcon '95. Visualize the Future","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126782059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Low bit rate speech coding","authors":"R. Zuniga, Y. Alsaka","doi":"10.1109/SECON.1995.513125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.1995.513125","url":null,"abstract":"The paper presents a possible application of the linear contractivity speech coding (LCSC) technique. There exist systems developed for recording, storing and transmitting audio data over a network which require the use of a client/server model to implement data manipulation. In addition, graphics interfaces could improve their useability by adding sound as another channel for conveying information. However, due to excessive storage space and wide bandwidth requirements most audio protocols require techniques for coding/decoding audio signals in order to achieve compression rates that reduces the bandwidth to levels acceptable to the channel. The LCSC technique will, to a large extent, solve this problem.","PeriodicalId":334874,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE Southeastcon '95. Visualize the Future","volume":"483 1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115490829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Grzybowski, R. A. Wilson, A.L. Libby, R. Barbre
{"title":"Electrical and mechanical performance of porcelain suspension insulators removed from a 230 kV transmission line after 35 years of service","authors":"S. Grzybowski, R. A. Wilson, A.L. Libby, R. Barbre","doi":"10.1109/SECON.1995.513057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.1995.513057","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation into the electrical and mechanical characteristics of suspension insulators removed from a 230 kV transmission line after 35 years of service. The electrical characteristics of the insulators were evaluated by determining the 60 Hz dry flashover voltage of individual insulator units. The electrical characteristics of the insulator strings were evaluated by determining the 60 Hz dry withstand voltage, 60 Hz dry and wet flashover voltage, critical flashover voltage (CFO) using positive lightning impulse, and the radio influence voltage (RIV) at working voltage. All electrical measurements were performed at the Mississippi State University High Voltage Laboratory. The mechanical characteristics of the insulators were evaluated by determining the combined mechanical and electrical ultimate strength and the mechanical impact strength of individual insulator units.","PeriodicalId":334874,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE Southeastcon '95. Visualize the Future","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125817257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Characterization of excess electrical noise in Al-thin films","authors":"G.H. Massiha","doi":"10.1109/SECON.1995.513065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.1995.513065","url":null,"abstract":"Excess electrical noise measurement was used to study the electromigration damage in thin aluminum thin films. Magnitude and frequency exponent for excess electrical noise spectra of 1/f/sup /spl alpha// were measured as a function of the Al-thin film temperature. In this study very seldom excess noise with frequency exponent, /spl alpha/, exactly equal to 1.0 or 2.0 was encountered. The value of /spl alpha/ constantly changed from 0.6 to 2.8. This scattering of the /spl alpha/-value meant that different percentages of various noises did exist in almost every noise spectrum. Computer analysis was used to find the portion of each type of noise present at various frequencies. This analyses showed that the excess noise magnitude is overwhelmingly larger than the thermal noise component when /spl alpha//spl ges/0.8. The excess noise spectra with /spl alpha/>1.2 should be considered 1/f/sup 2/ excess noise and different models have to be considered for their study.","PeriodicalId":334874,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE Southeastcon '95. Visualize the Future","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131141173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}