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An openflow-based wireless user management system
(2016-01-01)The degradation of the end-to-end Quality of Service (QoS) on wireless users is becoming a common issue for IEEE 802.11 infrastructure-based networks in crowded areas. In response, network providers usually increase coverage ... -
Operationalizing the spatial influence of the risk factors behind the open-air drug markets in Durham region
(2015-08-01)The social cost of illegal drugs has reached a very high point both in Canada and around the world. The efforts to control the global flow of illegal drugs have not achieved to compensate these costs. This thesis examines ... -
Opportunities for the deep neural network method of solving partial differential equations in the computational study of biomolecules driven through periodic geometries
(2022-08-01)As deep learning emerged in the 2010s to become a groundbreaking technology in machine vision and natural language processing, it also ushered in many new algorithms for use in scientific research. Among these is the neural ... -
Optimal farm design with parabolic shape photovoltaic panels using multi-objective optimization
(2015-04-01)To acquire the maximum efficiency for solar electricity conversion, a solar panel has to absorb nearly every single photon of light emitted from the sun. The shape of the solar panel itself plays an important role in ... -
Optimal planning and operation of CHP within micro energy grids
(2016-04-01)In this study, an optimal planning with respect to capacity sizes and types of prime movers for CHP systems within micro energy grids has been discussed. The objective is to minimize the total net present cost, carbon ... -
Optimal power minimization in two-way relay network with imperfect channel state information
(2010-08-01)We study a two-way amplify and forward relay network with two transceivers which communicate through a network of nr relays while there is no direct link between the two transceivers. Each relay is equipped with a single ... -
Optimal resource sharing and spectrum leasing in energy efficient relay-assisted networks
(2015-07-01)Assuming a bidirectional relay assisted network, we first study the problem of optimal resource sharing between two transceiver pairs. One of the pairs, referred to as the primary pair, owns the spectral resources while ... -
Optimal structure and efficient algorithm for max-min fair multi-group multicast beamforming
(2019-09-01)In this thesis, we consider the max-min fair (MMF) multi-group multicast beamforming design to maximize the minimum signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio (SINR) subject to transmit power limit. We obtain the optimal ... -
Optimal temperature range identification for a hydrogen production cycle using genetic algorithm-based Monte Carlo simulation method
(2016-08-01)Nuclear-based hydrogen generation is accumulating more and more interest, both from academia and industry. In nuclear hydrogen production system based on 4-step Cu-Cl cycle, proper temperature inputs play an essential role ... -
Optimal vehicle structural design for weight reduction using iterative finite element analysis
(2012-06-01)The design and analysis of an automotive structure is an important stage of the vehicle design process. The structural characteristics have significant impact on the vehicle performance. During the design process it is ... -
Optimization algorithms in compressive sensing (CS) sparse magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
(2010-06-01)Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an essential instrument in clinical diag- nosis; however, it is burdened by a slow data acquisition process due to physical limitations. Compressive Sensing (CS) is a recently developed ... -
Optimization of a GEM-based detector to measure tritium and discriminate against other radiation types
(2019-11-01)Tritium poses a radioprotection issue, in the Canadian Nuclear industry due to the operation of its fleet of Canadian Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) heavy water reactors. Although it is a less penetrative radionuclide, tritium ... -
Optimization of plastic scintillator thicknesses for online beta detection in mixed fields
(2010-12-01)For efficient beta detection in a mixed beta gamma field, Monte Carlo simulation models have been built to optimize the thickness of a plastic scintillator, used in whole body monitor. The simulation has been performed ... -
Optimization of residential buildings and renewable energy integration in small island developing states: the Bahamas as a case study
(2017-08-01)An optimization approach is used to assess the energy performance and design of residential homes in The Bahamas with the goal of providing objective data for policy makers to achieve the sustainability goals in the country. ... -
Optimization-based mechanism synthesis using multi-objective parallel asynchronous particle swarm optimization
(2008-12-01)A distributed variant of multi-objective particle swarm optimization (MOPSO) called multi-objective parallel asynchronous particle swarm optimization (MOPAPSO) is presented, and the effects of distribution of objective ... -
Optimized clean hydrogen production using nuclear small modular reactor and concentrated solar power as a renewable energy source
(2022-12-01)According to current predictions, hydrogen will serve as a key fuel and energy source by decreasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this research an integral Pressurized Water Reactor-type Small Modular Reactor (iPWR-type ... -
Optimized multi-superframe scheduling for clustered wireless sensor networks
(2020-04-01)Since the power source for wireless sensor networks (WSN) is mainly from batteries, prolonging network life is an important requirement of the network. Hence, clustering algorithms are employed to decrease the number of ... -
Optimizing the role of the dermatology nurse
(2017-08-21)According to the 2012 CSPA, wait times for dermatology care in Canada are becoming worse. Healthcare professionals other than Dermatologists can provide care. The purpose of this study is to understand how the dermatology ... -
Optomal three-time slot distributed beamforming for two-way relaying
(2010-08-01)In this study, we consider a relay network, with two transceivers and r relay nodes. We assume that each of relays and the two transceivers have a single antenna. For establishing the connection between these two transceivers, ... -
Paper-based microfluidic device with a gold nanoparticle sensor for arsenic detection applied to groundwater in Bangladesh
(2016-10-01)This study demonstrates the development of a paper-based microfluidic device (μPAD) with a gold nanosensor (Au-TA-TG) to detect arsenic contamination in Bangladesh groundwater at the World Health Organization (WHO) ...