Browsing Auburn Theses and Dissertations by Title
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Design of Reconfigurable Baseband Filter
(2010-11-19)
With the rapid development of worldwide wireless communication networks, mobile terminal devices compatible for multi-standard and various applications are needed. Software defined radio is a suitable answer to those demand. ...
Design of Resilient Heterogeneous Wireless Networks
(2013-07-19)
With the growing use of new telecommunications technologies such as 4G and wireless hotspots, heterogeneous wireless networks (HetNets) are gaining more attention. The source of heterogeneity of a HetNet can either be the ...
Design of Sustainable Materials by the Transformation of Biorefinery Derived Waste Biomass into Biobased Polymeric Resins: Synthesis, Characterization, Applications
(2022-11-29)
Polymeric resins (PRs) are one of the most versatile materials, with a wide range of application fields. However, the synthesis of these polymeric resins predominantly relies on the precursor derived from the petroleum ...
Design of Wide Band Transformer-Based Oscillator and Capacitive Coupled Multi-Phase VCO
(2013-11-11)
Since globe wireless demand is increasing rapidly, more delicate and functional radio frequency (RF) devices are required. Software defined radio (SDR) has been introduced to address the challenges in this complicated ...
Design Open Systems: How Can Middle Branch Harbor in Baltimore be Designed as an Open System?
(2013-03-22)
This thesis researches the potential of an open systems approach to the design of urban coastlines. Open systems are created and informed by the matter- energy that continually flows through them. A crucial feature is their ...
Design Optimization and Health Monitoring for Multi-Directional Composite Flywheel Energy Storage Systems
(2006-08-15)
Flywheels are used to store kinetic energy through the rotation of an inertial mass, which usually rotates at very high speeds. Generally, that energy can be extracted (using a motor-generator system) in the form of ...
Design Optimization of Lightweight Structures for Additive Manufacturing
(2022-07-26)
Lightweight structures have many applications in different engineering areas, such as automotive, aerospace, or medical industries, among many others. Optimal design of lightweight structures deals with finding the most ...
Design Optimization of Space Launch Vehicles Using a Genetic Algorithm
(2007-08-15)
The United States Air Force (USAF) continues to have a need for assured access to space. In addition to flexible and responsive spacelift, a reduction in the cost per launch of space launch vehicles is also desirable. ...
Design Seed: An Approach for the Creation of Design-Based Manufacturing Industries in Under-Industrialized Regions, like, Alabama's Impoverished Black Belt Region
(2007-08-15)
Almost two hundred years ago, in a crescent shaped region of Alabama that stretches from Alabama’s eastern boundary with Georgia to its western side abutting Mississippi, half of Alabama’s enslaved population of Africans ...
Design Tool Development for Liquid Propellant Missile Systems
(2007-05-15)
The use of computer programs driven by genetic algorithms (GA’s) has become an increasingly popular method of optimizing engineering designs. This thesis focuses on the modeling and optimization of liquid rocket engine ...
Design Tool for Child Cognitive Development Teaching Aid Design with Multisensory and Synesthesia Stimuli
(2021-12-13)
The negative effect of compulsory homework for preschoolers is encouraging the development of interesting learning ways that can effectively enhance learners’ passion and engagement. Since multisensory learning has earned ...
Design What Matters, Better: A Case Study of Universal and Inclusive Design Implementation Throughout the Design Process Toward Empowerment
(2024-04-30)
The architecture and design industry wields significant influence over inclusion and empowerment in the built environment. Historically, marginalized groups have been left out of the design process, resulting in spaces ...
Design, Fabrication and Testing of Novel Medical Facemasks to Prevent COVID-19
(2022-04-28)
The nation is going through an unprecedented time due to the Coronavirus pandemic. One of the most effective ways to prevent viral spread is to use face masks and respirators. Available reusable face masks are often not ...
Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of a Short Range, Multi Band Frequency Jammer
(2015-05-06)
The purpose of this thesis is to show how frequency jamming against wireless communication systems can be achieved in a modular form so multiple bands can be targeted depending on the need. In this thesis, the basic ...
Design, Fabrication, and Dynamic Modeling of a Printed Circuit Based MEMS Accelerometer
(2007-05-15)
A MEMS capacitive-type accelerometer fabricated using printed circuit processing techniques is presented. A Kapton polymide film is used as the structural layer for fabricating the MEMS accelerometer. The accelerometer ...
Design, Performance, and Analysis of an Automated Tool for Neuropathy Assessment on the Plantar Surface
(2022-07-25)
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy results in the loss of sensation in the hands and feet. Other symptoms such as numbness, burning, shooting pain, and electrical sensation have been reported. Individuals with this disease are ...
Design, Placement, and Laboratory Evaluation of Rejuvenated Cold Recycled Pavement Mixtures
(2023-04-26)
Cold recycled (CR) pavements, the combination of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and a recycling agent (foamed or emulsified asphalt binder) at ambient temperatures, can provide a sustainable method to rehabilitate, ...
Design, Processing, and Failure Analysis of Open-Architecture Composite Structures
(2015-12-11)
The Open-Architecture Composite Structures (O-ACS) are composed of tow-pregs and cord-pregs. This research conducts a full spectrum analysis from tow-preg to cord-preg and O-ACS. The final goal is to propose an integrated ...
Design, Simulation, and Precision Manufacturing of Flexible-Backing, Morphing Composite Metamaterials that Lock Suddenly in Global Bending
(2021-04-30)
Few composite structures, let alone single materials, are known that undergo sudden but reversible stiffening at a pre-engineered strain profile, especially in global bending. This research builds upon this author’s previous ...
Design, Synthesis and Activity of DNA Minor Groove Alkylators and 2-Methylaristeromycins
(2012-03-15)
Abstract of part I
The DNA structural differences between normal and tumor cells are almost negligible and accordingly, DNA targeting drugs are reserved for serious and life threatening diseases such as cancer. ...