IJACSA Vol. 4 Issue 6 (2013)

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A multi-scale method for automatically extracting the dominant features of cervical vertebrae in CT images

Author 1: Tung-Ying Wu Author 2: Sheng-Fuu Lin

Localization of the dominant points of cervical spines in medical images is important for improving the medical automation in clinical head and neck applications. In order to automatically identify the dominant points of cervical vertebrae in neck CT images with precision, we propose a method based on multi-scale contour analysis… Read full abstract & cite →

cervical spine active contour curvature scale space turning angle.

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040601 PDF

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Evolutionary approach to optimisation of the operation of electric power distribution networks

Author 1: Jan Stepien Author 2: Sylwester Filipiak

An idea of using a classifying system and co-evolutionary algorithm for operation support of electric power distribution systems operators has been presented in the paper. The method proposed by the author of the work is typified by the short time of designating the most rational post breakdown configurations in complex… Read full abstract & cite →

evolutionary algorithms distribution power networks electric breakdown

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Expected Reliability of Everyday- and Ambient Assisted Living Technologies

Author 1: Frederick Steinke Author 2: Tobias Fritsch Author 3: Andreas Hertzer Author 4: Helmut Tautz Author 5: Simon Zickwolf

To receive valuable information about expected reliability in everyday technologies compared to Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) technologies, an online survey was conducted including five everyday (train, dishwasher, navigation system, computer, mobile phone) and three AAL (stove, window, floor sensors) technologies. The age range of the 206 participants (109 men; 97… Read full abstract & cite →

Ambient Assisted Living Elderly People Expected Reliability Online Survey Technology

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040603 PDF

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Modeling the Cut-off Frequency of Acoustic Signal with an Adaptative Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS)

Author 1: Y. NAHRAOUI Author 2: E.H. AASSIF Author 3: G.Maze Author 4: R.LATIF

An Adaptative Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS), new flexible tool, is applied to predict the cut-off frequencies of the symmetric and the anti-symmetric circumferential waves (Si and Ai, i=1,2) propagating around an elastic aluminum cylindrical shell of various radius ratio b/a (a: outer radius and b: inner radius). The time-frequency of… Read full abstract & cite →

ANFIS time-frequency SPWV Acoustic scattering acoustic circumferential waves cut-off frequency cylindrical shell.

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040604 PDF

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The quest towards a winning Enterprise 2.0 collaboration technology adoption strategy

Author 1: Robert Louw Author 2: Jabu Mtsweni

Although Enterprise 2.0 collaboration technologies present enterprises with a significant amount of business benefits; enterprises are still facing challenges in promoting and sustaining end-user adoption. The purpose of this paper is to provide a systematic review on Enterprise 2.0 collaboration technology adoption models, challenges, as well as to provide emerging… Read full abstract & cite →

Web 2.0 Enterprise 2.0 collaboration technology adoption adoption strategy critical adoption elements

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040605 PDF

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Face Recognition System Based on Different Artificial Neural Networks Models and Training Algorithms

Author 1: Omaima N. A. AL-Allaf Author 2: Abdelfatah Aref Tamimi Author 3: Mohammad A. Alia

Face recognition is one of the biometric methods that is used to identify any given face image using the main features of this face. In this research, a face recognition system was suggested based on four Artificial Neural Network (ANN) models separately: feed forward backpropagation neural network (FFBPNN), cascade forward… Read full abstract & cite →

Face Recognition Backpropagation Neural Network (BPNN) Feed Forward Neural Network Cascade Forward Function Fitting Pattern Recognition

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Image Blocks Model for Improving Accuracy in Identification Systems of Wood Type

Author 1: Gasim Author 2: Kudang Boro Seminar Author 3: Agus Harjoko Author 4: Sri Hartati

Image-based recognition systems commonly use an extracted image from the target object using texture analysis. However, some of the proposed and implemented recognitionues systems of wood types up to this time have not been achieving adequatue accuracy, efficiency and feasable execution speed with respect to practicality. This paper discussed a… Read full abstract & cite →

image processing pattern recognition ANN wood identification.

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040607 PDF

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A Strategy for Training Set Selection in Text Classification Problems

Author 1: Maria Luiza C. Passini Author 2: Katiusca B. Estébanez Author 3: Grazziela P. Figueredo Author 4: Nelson F. F. Ebecken

An issue in text classification problems involves the choice of good samples on which to train the classifier. Training sets that properly represent the characteristics of each class have a better chance of establishing a successful predictor. Moreover, sometimes data are redundant or take large amounts of computing time for… Read full abstract & cite →

text mining data reduction classification problems feature selection

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Study of the capacity of Optical Network On Chip based on MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) system

Author 1: S. Mhatli Author 2: B.Nsiri Author 3: R.Attia

When designing Optical Networks-On-Chip, designers have resorted to make dialogue between emitters (lasers) and receivers (photo-detectors) through a waveguide which is based mainly on optical routers called ?-router. In this paper, we propose a new method based on the Multiple Input Multiple Output concept, and we give a model of… Read full abstract & cite →

? –ROUTER MIMO CHANNELS CAPACITY CDMA

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040609 PDF

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Face Recognition as an Authentication Technique in Electronic Voting

Author 1: Noha E. El-Sayad Author 2: Rabab Farouk Abdel-Kader Author 3: Mahmoud Ibraheem Marie

In this research a Face Detection and Recognition system (FDR) used as an Authentication technique in online voting, which one of electronic is voting types, is proposed. Web based voting allows the voter to vote from any place in state or out of state. The voter’s image is captured and… Read full abstract & cite →

Electronic Voting Face Recognition Gabor Filter Eigenface.

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Generating a Domain Specific Inspection Evaluation Method through an Adaptive Framework

Author 1: Roobaea AlRoobaea Author 2: Ali H. Al-Badi Author 3: Pam J. Mayhew

The electronic information revolution and the use of computers as an essential part of everyday life are now more widespread than ever before, as the Internet is exploited for the speedy transfer of data and business. Social networking sites (SNSs), such as LinkedIn, Ecademy and Google+ are growing in use… Read full abstract & cite →

Heuristic Evaluation (HE) User Testing (UT) Domain Specific Inspection (DSI) adaptive framework social networks domain.

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040611 PDF

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Proposed Multi-Modal Palm Veins-Face Biometric Authentication

Author 1: S.F. Bahgat Author 2: S. Ghoniemy Author 3: M. Alotaibi

Biometric authentication technology identifies people by their unique biological information. An account holder’s body characteristics or behaviors are registered in a database and then compared with others who may try to access that account to see if the attempt is legitimate. Since veins are internal to the human body, its… Read full abstract & cite →

Biometric authentication Face Recognition Feature Fusion Palm veins Statistical features.

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040612 PDF

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Micro Sourcing Strategic Framework for Low Income Group

Author 1: Noor Habibah Arshad Author 2: Siti Salwa Salleh Author 3: Syaripah Ruzaini Syed Aris Author 4: Norjansalika Janom Author 5: Norazam Mastuki

The role of ICTs among poor people and communities has increased tremendously. One of the ICT industries – the micro sourcing industry – has been identified as one of a potential industry to help increase income for the poor in Malaysia. Micro sourcing is an effective way to accomplish tedious… Read full abstract & cite →

Capability building expedite growth harnessing demand platform capacity strategic thrusts

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040613 PDF

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A New Algorithm to Represent Texture Images

Author 1: Silvia María Ojeda Author 2: Grisel Maribel Britos

In recent times the spatial autoregressive models have been extensively used to represent images. In this paper we propose an algorithm to represent and reproduce texture images based on the estimation of spatial autoregressive processes. The image intensity is locally modeled by a first spatial autoregressive model with support in… Read full abstract & cite →

Autoregressive Models Texture Images Similarity Measures.

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Image and Video based double watermark extraction spread spectrum watermarking in low variance region

Author 1: Mriganka Gogoi Author 2: Koushik Mahanta Author 3: H.M.Khalid Raihan Bhuyan Author 4: Dibya Jyoti Das Author 5: Ankita Dutta

Digital watermarking plays a very important role in copyright protection. It is one of the techniques which are used for safeguarding the origins of the image, audio and video by protecting it against Piracy. This paper proposes a low variance based spread spectrum watermarking for image and video in which… Read full abstract & cite →

Watermark Gold Code Variance Correlation.

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040615 PDF

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A Framework for Creating a Distributed Rendering Environment on the Compute Clusters

Author 1: Ali Sheharyar Author 2: Othmane Bouhali

This paper discusses the deployment of existing render farm manager in a typical compute cluster environment such as a university. Usually, both a render farm and a compute cluster use different queue managers and assume total control over the physical resources. But, taking out the physical resources from an existing… Read full abstract & cite →

distributed rendering animation render farm cluster

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Integrating Social Network Services with Vehicle Tracking Technologies

Author 1: Ahmed ElShafee Author 2: Mahmoud ElMenshawi Author 3: Mena Saeed

This paper gives design, and implementation of a newly proposed vehicle tracking system, that uses the popular social network as a value added service for traditional tracking system. The proposed tracking system make use of Google maps service to trace the vehicle, each vehicle has an account that contains a… Read full abstract & cite →

Vehicle Tracking GSM GPS Microcontrollers Twitter Google maps.

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040617 PDF

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An Efficient Approach for Image Filtering by Using Neighbors pixels

Author 1: Smrity Prasad Author 2: N.Ganesan

Image Processing refers to the use of algorithm to perform processing on digital image. Microscopic images like some microorganism images contain different type of noises which reduce the quality of the images. Removing noise is a difficult task. Noise removal is an issue of image processing. Images containing noise degrade… Read full abstract & cite →

Salt & Pepper Noise Filter PSNR MSE

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040618 PDF

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A Comparative Study of Three TDMA Digital Cellular Mobile Systems (GSM, IS-136 NA-TDMA and PDC) Based On Radio Aspect

Author 1: Laishram Prabhakar

As mobile and personal communication services and networks involve providing seamless global roaming and improve quality of service to its users, the role of such network for numbering and identification and quality of service will become increasingly important, and well defined. All these will enhance performance for the present as… Read full abstract & cite →

Comparative Study GSM IS-136 TDMA PDC Radio Aspect

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040619 PDF

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Format SPARQL Query Results into HTML Report

Author 1: Dr Sunitha Abburu Author 2: G.Suresh Babu

SPARQL is one of the powerful query language for querying semantic data. It is recognized by the W3C as a query language for RDF. As an efficient query language for RDF, it has defined several query result formats such as CSV, TSV and XML etc. These formats are not attractive… Read full abstract & cite →

SPARQL query Oracle database 11g semantic store Jena adapter HTML report.

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040620 PDF

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A Comprehensive Evaluation of Weight Growth and Weight Elimination Methods Using the Tangent Plane Algorithm

Author 1: P May Author 2: E Zhou Author 3: C. W. Lee

The tangent plane algorithm is a fast sequential learning method for multilayered feedforward neural networks that accepts almost zero initial conditions for the connection weights with the expectation that only the minimum number of weights will be activated. However, the inclusion of a tendency to move away from the origin… Read full abstract & cite →

neural networks backpropagation generalization tangent plane weight elimination extreme learning machine

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Exploiting the Role of Hardware Prefetchers in Multicore Processors

Author 1: Hasina Khatoon Author 2: Shahid Hafeez Mirza Author 3: Talat Altaf

The processor-memory speed gap referred to as memory wall, has become much wider in multi core processors due to a number of cores sharing the processor-memory interface. In addition to other cache optimization techniques, the mechanism of prefetching instructions and data has been used effectively to close the processor-memory speed… Read full abstract & cite →

Multicore prefetchers prefetch-sensitive memory wall aggressive prefetching multiprogram workload parallel workload.

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040622 PDF

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Improving Assessment Management Using Tools

Author 1: Shang Gao Author 2: Jo Coldwell-Neilson Author 3: Andrzej Goscinski

This paper firstly explains the importance of assessment management, then introduces two assessment tools currently used in the School of Information Technology at Deakin University. A comparison of assignment marking was conducted after collecting test data from three sets of assignments. The importance of providing detailed marking guides and personalized… Read full abstract & cite →

assessment management WebCT Vista Desire2Learn CloudDeakin marking guide personalized comment Markers Assistant On-line Grades System

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Data fusion based framework for the recognition of Isolated Handwritten Kannada Numerals

Author 1: Mamatha. H.R Author 2: Sucharitha Srirangaprasad Author 3: Srikantamurthy K

combining classifiers appears as a natural step forward when a critical mass of knowledge of single classifier models has been accumulated. Although there are many unanswered questions about matching classifiers to real-life problems, combining classifiers is rapidly growing and enjoying a lot of attention from pattern recognition and machine learning… Read full abstract & cite →

feature selection feature fusion decision fusion Curvelet transform K-NN classifier data fusion isolated handwritten Kannada numerals OCR

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040624 PDF

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Designing a Markov Model for the Analysis of 2-tier Cognitive Radio Network

Author 1: Tamal Chakraborty Author 2: Iti Saha Misra

Cognitive Radio Network (CRN) aims to reduce spectrum congestion by allowing secondary users to utilize idle spectrum bands in the absence of primary users. However, the overall user capacity and hence, the system throughput is bounded by the total number of available idle channels in the system. This paper aims… Read full abstract & cite →

Cognitive Radio Network 2-tier Voice over IP Markov Model Spectrum Handoff

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040625 PDF

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A Fuzzy Rule Based Forensic Analysis of DDoS Attack in MANET

Author 1: Ms. Sarah Ahmed Author 2: Ms. S. M. Nirkhi

Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) is a mobile distributed wireless networks. In MANET each node are self capable that support routing functionality in an ad hoc scenario, forwarding of data or exchange of topology information using wireless communications. These characteristic specifies a better scalability of network. But this advantage leads… Read full abstract & cite →

DoS and DDoS attack DSR Fuzzy logic MANET Network forensic analysis.

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040626 PDF

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A comparative study of Image Region-Based Segmentation Algorithms

Author 1: Lahouaoui LALAOUI Author 2: Tayeb MOHAMADI

Image segmentation has recently become an essential step in image processing as it mainly conditions the interpretation which is done afterwards. It is still difficult to justify the accuracy of a segmentation algorithm, regardless of the nature of the treated image. In this paper we perform an objective comparison of… Read full abstract & cite →

Evaluation criteria Martin’s Rand Index Image Segmentation Magnetic resonance image.

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Automated Classification of L/R Hand Movement EEG Signals using Advanced Feature Extraction and Machine Learning

Author 1: Mohammad H. Alomari Author 2: Aya Samaha Author 3: Khaled AlKamha

In this paper, we propose an automated computer platform for the purpose of classifying Electroencephalography (EEG) signals associated with left and right hand movements using a hybrid system that uses advanced feature extraction techniques and machine learning algorithms. It is known that EEG represents the brain activity by the electrical… Read full abstract & cite →

EEG BCI ICA MRCP ERD/ERS machine learning NN SVM

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040628 PDF

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Case Study of Named Entity Recognition in Odia Using Crf++ Tool

Author 1: Dr.Rakesh ch. Balabantaray Author 2: Suprava Das Author 3: Kshirabdhi Tanaya Mishra

NER have been regarded as an efficient strategy to extract relevant entities for various purposes. The aim of this paper is to exploit conventional method for NER in Odia by parameterizing CRF++ tool in different ways. As a case study, we have used gazetteer and POS tag to generate different… Read full abstract & cite →

Named Entity Recognition CRF++ Tool Odia Named Entity

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040629 PDF

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TX-Kw: An Effective Temporal XML Keyword Search

Author 1: Rasha Bin-Thalab Author 2: Neamat El-Tazi Author 3: Mohamed E.El-Sharkawi

Inspired by the great success of information retrieval (IR) style keyword search on the web, keyword search on XML has emerged recently. Existing methods cannot resolve challenges addressed by using keyword search in Temporal XML documents. We propose a way to evaluate temporal keyword search queries over Temporal XML documents… Read full abstract & cite →

temporal XML Keyword Search ranking

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OntoVerbal: a Generic Tool and Practical Application to SNOMED CT

Author 1: Shao Fen Liang Author 2: Donia Scott Author 3: Robert Stevens Author 4: Alan Rector

Ontology development is a non-trivial task requiring expertise in the chosen ontological language. We propose a method for making the content of ontologies more transparent by presenting, through the use of natural language generation, naturalistic descriptions of ontology classes as textual paragraphs. The method has been implemented in a proof-of-concept… Read full abstract & cite →

ontology verbalisation natural language generation OWL SNOMED CT

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Development of Copeland Score Methods for Determine Group Decisions

Author 1: Ermatita Author 2: Sri Hartati Author 3: Retantyo Wardoyo Author 4: Agus Harjoko

Voting method requires to determine group decision of decision by each decision maker in group. Determination of decisions by group of decision maker requires voting methods. Copeland score is one of voting method that has been developed by previous researchers. This method does not accommodate the weight of the expertise… Read full abstract & cite →

Group Decision Support System Copeland Score.

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040632 PDF

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New electronic white cane for stair case detection and recognition using ultrasonic sensor

Author 1: Sonda Ammar Bouhamed Author 2: Imene Khanfir Kallel Author 3: Dorra Sellami Masmoudi

Blinds people need some aid to interact with their environment with more security. A new device is then proposed to enable them to see the world with their ears. Considering not only system requirements but also technology cost, we used, for the conception of our tool, ultrasonic sensors and one… Read full abstract & cite →

Electronic white cane ultrasonic signal processing ground-stair classification temporal representation of ultrasonic signal frequencial representation of ultrasonic signal

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040633 PDF

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Watermarking in E-commerce

Author 1: Peyman Rahmati Author 2: Andy Adler Author 3: Thomas Tran

A major challenge for E-commerce and content-based businesses is the possibility of altering identity documents or other digital data. This paper shows a watermark-based approach to protect digital identity documents against a Print-Scan (PS) attack. We propose a secure ID card authentication system based on watermarking. For authentication purposes, a… Read full abstract & cite →

Data hiding geometric distortion watermarking print-and-scan and E-commerce Introduction

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A Novel Software Tool for Analysing NT® File System Permissions

Author 1: Simon Parkinson Author 2: Andrew Crampton

Administrating and monitoring New Technology File System (NTFS) permissions can be a cumbersome and convoluted task. In today’s data rich world there has never been a more important time to ensure that data is secured against unwanted access. This paper identifies the essential and fundamental requirements of access control, highlighting… Read full abstract & cite →

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040635 PDF

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Probabilistic Distributed Algorithm for Uniform Election in Triangular Grid Graphs

Author 1: El Mehdi Stouti Author 2: Ismail Hind Author 3: Abdelaaziz El Hibaoui

Probabilistic algorithms are designed to handle problems that do not admit deterministic effective solutions. In the case of the election problem, many algorithms are available and applicable under appropriate assumptions, for example: the uniform election in trees, k??trees and polyominoids. In this paper, first, we introduce a probabilistic algorithm for… Read full abstract & cite →

Uniform Election Distributed Algorithms Probabilistic Election Markov Process Randomized Algorithm Analysis.

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Correlated Topic Model for Web Services Ranking

Author 1: Mustapha AZNAG Author 2: Mohamed QUAFAFOU Author 3: Zahi JARIR

With the increasing number of published Web services providing similar functionalities, it’s very tedious for a service consumer to make decision to select the appropriate one according to her/his needs. In this paper, we explore several probabilistic topic models: Probabilistic Latent Semantic Analysis (PLSA), Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) and Correlated… Read full abstract & cite →

Web service Data Representation Discovery Ranking Machine Learning Topic Models

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Wideband Parameters Analysis and Validation for Indoor radio Channel at 60/70/80GHz for Gigabit Wireless Communication employing Isotropic, Horn and Omni directional Antenna

Author 1: E. Affum Author 2: E.T. Tchao Author 3: K. Diawuo Author 4: K. Agyekum

recently, applications of millimeter (mm) waves for high-speed broadband wireless local area network communication systems in indoor environment are increasingly gaining recognition as it provides gigabit-speed wireless communications with carrier-class performances over distances of a mile or more due to spectrum availability and wider bandwidth requirements. Collectively referred to as… Read full abstract & cite →

Indoor Wideband Isotropic rms Delay Power delay Profile Excess delay

Abstract doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2013.040638 PDF

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Smart Grid Network Transmission Line RLC Modelling Using Random Power Line Synthesis Scheme

Author 1: Ezennaya S.O Author 2: Udeze C. C Author 3: Okafor K .C Author 4: Onyedikachi S.N Author 5: Anierobi C.C

This work proposes Random Power line Synthesis (RPLS) as a quicker computational approach to solving RLC parameters of a modern smart grid transmission network. Since modern grid systems provide a holistic perspective of modern grid development, it is obvious that a transmission network that is ageing cannot serve the expanded… Read full abstract & cite →

RPLS Smart Grid Overhead Conductor RLC parameters.

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