Browsing Auburn Theses and Dissertations by Author "Jones, Peter"

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Design and Implementation of a SoC-Based Real-Time Vector Tracking GPS Receiver

Keyser, Brian (2015-05-06)

This thesis provides the design and implementation of a GPS receiver which utilizes advanced tracking algorithms on a small, low cost platform. The tracking algorithms used are of a class of algorithms known as vector ...

Development of an Occupant and Vehicle Interaction Simulation

Jarmulowicz, Marc (2007-12-15)

The focus of this thesis was on performing a non-linear, transient occupant and structure interaction simulation. A finite element model was created of the Auburn University 2005 Baja SAE vehicle in combination with an ...

An Experimental Exploration of Low-Cost Sensor and Vehicle Model Solutions for Precision Ground Vehicle Navigation

Salmon, Daniel (2015-12-08)

This thesis presents the use of a vehicle dynamic model (VDM) in conjunction with standard vehicle safety sensors to assist a low-cost Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and low-cost Global Positioning System (GPS) for fused ...

In-Cylinder Combustion Analysis of a Yamaha R6 FSAE Engine: Achieving Improved Engine Performance and Efficiency through Burn Rate Combustion Diagnostics

Fredrick, Jacob (2011-03-29)

The actual three-dimensional, turbulent combustion process that occurs in a modern, spark-ignited internal combustion engine is very complex and difficult to model. However, since cylinder pressure is directly related ...

Investigation of Lateral Performance of an ATV Tire on Natural, Deformable Surfaces

Krueger, Darrell (2007-12-15)

A study is undertaken to discover links between soil-rubber interface strength, camber, pressure and lateral performance of a front ATV tire. New tire and soil test rigs are also designed and fabricated for the support ...

Optimization of Hull Shapes for Water-skiing and Wakeboarding

Daily, Robert (2005-12-15)

This study attempts to define an optimal hull shape for a boat towing either a skier or a wakeboarder. Two methods for determining a free surface deformation (both hull and wake shape) given an applied pressure disturbance ...

Radiative emissivity of metals and oxidized metals at high temperature

Teodorescu, George (2007-08-15)

Radiative emissivities of metals at high temperatures influence the energy balance and remote sensing in a wide range of manufacturing processes as well as research and development activities and thereby determine performance ...

A Study of Lateral and Longitudinal Tire Forces Produced on a Deformable Surface with Applied Traction and Braking

McIntyre, David Michael (2015-05-11)

An investigation into the effects that changing tire characteristics have on the production of lateral and longitudinal tire forces was conducted on a test wheel that was subjected to external traction and braking forces. ...