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Design and Validation of Configurable Filter for JAS 39 Gripen Mission Planning Data

Saab Aerosystems, a part of Saab AB, has the overall responsibility for the development of the fourth generation fighter aircraft JAS 39 Gripen. When planning a mission for one or more aircrafts, a computer program called Mission Support System is used. Some of the data from the planning is then transferred to the actual aircraft. Today there are some unwanted restrictions in the planning software. One of these restrictions is about the fact that a number of parameters that controls the output from a planned mission are not configurable runtime, i.e. a reinstallation at customers location is needed to change this. The main purpose of this thesis was to propose a new design and a new framework that solves the inflexibility described above. The design should also be validated by a test implementation. A number of different designs were proposed and four of these were selected to be candidates for being implemented. An important tool used when developing the designs was the theory of design patterns. To choose one of the four a ranking system, based on both measurable metrics and non-measurable experience, was used. One design was selected to be the best and after implementing of the design it was considered to be valid. Future work can consist of rewriting all modules in the software to use the new framework.
Adaptive Robotics: A behavior-based system for control of mobile robots

This report will explore behavior-based robotics and relevant AI techniques. A system for autonomous control of mobile robots inspired by behavior-based robotics, in particular Rodney Brooks' subsumption architecture, have been implemented, adapted for use in a multiagent environment. The system is modular and flexible, allowing for easy addition and removal of system parts. A weight-based command fusion approach is taken to action selection, making it possible to satisfy multiple behaviors simultaneously.
Designing & Measuring Behavior Change in an Enterprise Social Network

This report describes a Master’s Thesis project about designing & measuring behavior change in the enterprise social network Yammer. The intention of designing behavior change in an enterprise social network is to increase user adoption and engagement in order to achieve the business value in terms of team collaboration, employee engagement, connected organization and business agility. To support behavior change in a product, the role of the designer is not only to remove the friction from an experience, but also to increase the motivation of the user to go through an experience and to stay engaged. One way for the designer to do this, is to leverage insights from psychology in the form of persuasive design patterns. An example for such a pattern is scarcity. If something is promoted as scarce, people perceive it as more desirable. This effect is used by websites like Amazon to encourage the user to purchase something, i.e. by displaying “only 1 left in stock – order soon”. A number of such patterns are described in the report. To prove the value of applying persuasive design patterns in an enterprise social network, the goal of the project was not only to design behavior change, but also to measure behavior change. This has been achieved with a number of experiments (A/B tests) in Yammer according to the Lean Startup inspired Yammer development methodology. One experiment for example had the goal to build up the social graph by making people follow more coworkers using the set completion effect. Another one used the social proof effect to nudge people to post more work-related content on Yammer. The results of the experiments described in this report have shown that leveraging persuasive design patterns can have a positive effect on user adoption and engagement, and should be taken into consideration when designing. The recommendation after finishing the project is to first use a behavior model to analyze why a certain behavior doesn’t happen and then apply persuasive design patterns and measure the effect in a Minimum Viable Product with experi-ments.
Hypervelocity Gouging Impacts

When materials interact at hypervelocity - on the order of Mach 8.5 and above - unexpected results can occur. This book addresses the effects of hypervelocity impact, summarizing past and present research efforts as well as setting out the theoretical foundation for understanding material interactions at such velocity. It focuses on research conducted at the Holloman Air Force Base High Speed Test Track (HHSTT), which is working toward a test vehicle speed above March 10. Researchers have found that as the sled's speed has increased to Mach 8.5, a material interaction has developed that causes 'gouging' in the rails and the sled's 'shoes' - which can lead to catastrophic failure. The author evaluates the HHSTT gouging phenomenon and offers recommendations to mitigate the occurrence of hypervelocity gouging. His insights and recommendations will also find wide applicability in other areas, such as railguns, orbital debris, and weapon design.
Marketing Management in China

Marketing Management in China brings the landmark work of marketing gurus Philip Kotler and Kevin Lane Keller to China. This edition, adapted by Professor Lu Tai Hong of Zhongshan University, takes a journey into a truly Chinese vista of marketing management. With content, language, and presentation shaped to the demands of the worlds fastest growing economy, this is one textbook that the Chinese marketing student cannot do without. Finding quality China-context cases that are current is challenging for most instructors. This adaptation provides hard-to-find and well-researched China cases that offer insights while covering a wide variety of contexts, spanning international companies operating in China to Chinese companies that are beginning to venture overseas. At the same time, the Kotler/Keller MM 13e framework has been restructured to suit the way typical marketing management courses in China would teach this subject. Also, to suit the reading preference of Chinese readers, the text has been made more concise without losing the depths and insights the original Kotler/Keller MM 13e provides. As most Chinese are non-native speakers, the language used in the text is kept simple and easy-to-read. This text offers Chinese executives and students an opportunity to improve their grasp of the English language while developing their professional marketing skillskilling one bird with two stones.
Jobs closer to home: what does it mean and how to achieve it

Despite widespread community and professional recognition and acceptance of the issue, there are many ways to measure and define the concept of jobs closer to home. In NSW, the State Plan measure is the proportion of the population with access to a centre within 30 minutes by public transport, with a range of supporting indicators. The paper discusses the definition and measurement issues using data for Sydney. A central issue is conflict between opportunities for jobs closer to home, and actual behaviour of workers in choosing a job closer to home. Policy initiatives can focus on increasing opportunities for jobs closer to home, but this may not be reflected in actual behaviour. In working towards the objective, planning needs to recognise the different reasons why people may not choose a job close to home. The paper discusses policy approaches to achieving jobs closer to home such as transport improvements, strategic land use planning for housing and job location, work practices and the role of information, and related impacts on other policy objectives such as public transport use and air quality. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E216058.
Effects of light intensity on non-structural carbohydrate contents and C:N:P stoichiometry in Cunninghamia lanceolata and Schima superba

Background: An understanding of the light requirement of tree species has paramount importance in management of mixed species forests. Here, we examined changes in leaf morphological traits, non-structural carbohydrate contents and C:N:P stoichiometry in Cunninghamia lanceolata and Schima superba seedlings that were grown under five light intensity levels (5%, 15%, 40%, 60%, and 100% sunlight) in a shade house. Results: Mean leaf area was significantly larger under 40% light intensity for C. lanceolata while maximum mean leaf area was observed under 15% light intensity for S. superba seedlings, whereas leaf mass per area decreased consistently with decreasing light intensity in S. superba; Non-structural carbohydrate content was higher for S. superba than C. lanceolata when seedlings were exposed to 100%, 15% and 5% light intensity; Leaf C:N ratio decreased while N:P ratio increased with decreasing light intensity; leaf C:P ratio was highest in 40% light intensity for C. lanceolata and in 60% light intensity for S. superba. Conclusion: S. superba is better adapted to low light intensity than C. lanceolata through enlarged leaf area and increased carbohydrate reserves that allow the plant to better maintain C balance. From mixed species planting viewpoint, it would be advisable to plant S. superba later once the canopy of C. lanceolata is well developed but allowing enough sunlight (up to 15%-60%).
Reducing the Crash Risk for Young Drivers

Graduated driver licensing tries to reduce the traffic accident risk of adolescent drivers by limiting novice drivers' exposure to risky conditions and by providing the novices with increased opportunities to practice under supervision. Over the past twenty years some version of graduated driver licensing has been implemented in the United States and Canada. Research shows that these programs are effective in reducing traffic accidents that involve young drivers. However, the young drivers are still crashing at a higher rate than mature drivers. This report discusses the results of two studies in an attempt to understand and address the reasons why teen drivers continue to crash, even under graduated licensing provisions. Three issues are targeted: (1) The possibility that only some of the graduated driver licensing provisions are effective, or only effective in certain combinations, or that graduated licensing is just too weak, overall; (2) The effectiveness of graduated licensing is eroded because compliance with the conditions and terms is weak; (3) Graduated licensing can only have a limited impact because many adolescent drivers have traffic accidents under conditions that are not addressed by graduated licensing.
Goldratt's Theory of Constraints: A Systems Approach to Continuous Improvement

Organizations live or die as systems not processes. Their success or failure is a function of how well the different component processes interact with one another. Real quality improvement isn't possible without the knowledge that comes from an understanding of the theory of knowledge, knowledge of variation, an understanding of psychology, and appreciation for systems. Goldratt's Theory of Constraints addresses best-selling author Eli Goldratt's unique approach to dramatically improving corporate performance, found throughout his books, The Goal (North River, 1992) and It's Not Luck (North River, 1994). This book thoroughly explains the theory of constraints, as well as detailing for the reader exactly how to problem solve using TOC.
The Ultimate Question: Driving Good Profits and True Growth

CEOs regularly announce ambitious growth targets, then fail to achieve them. The reason? Their growing addiction to bad profits. These corporate steroids boost short-term earnings but alienate customers. They undermine growth by creating legions of detractors - customers who complain loudly about the company and switch to competitors at the earliest opportunity. Based on extensive research, "The Ultimate Question" shows how companies can rigorously measure Net Promoter statistics, help managers improve them, and create communities of passionate advocates that stimulate innovation. Vivid stories from leading-edge organizations illustrate the ideas in practice. Practical and compelling, this is the one book - and the one tool - no growth-minded leader can afford to miss.
Modeling deployment and allocation in the Progress IDE

This thesis investigates the deployment modeling in the scope of Progress,a research vision that aims to tackle the increasing complexity of embedded softwaresystems by adopting a software-component approach. The first phase of the Progress deployment process, which is in the focus of this thesis, defines virtualnodes architecture as an abstraction of target platform devices where componentsare allocated. Based on the Progress development process analysis, the thesis identifiesconcerns that need to be addressed by the ProCom component model to supportthe concepts of virtual nodes and allocation, proposes the extension of the ProCommeta-model and the design of allocation in general. The thesis also provides an implementation of a tool support incorporated into the Eclipse application that forms the basis of the Progress IDE. The implementation,whose main goals are to prove the correctness of the ideas and alleviate the deployment in the IDE, integrates rich graphical editors that support the modelingof virtual platform and allocation of components.
When Companies get caught: The Effect of Consumers discovering undesirable firm Engagement online

We report on the findings of an exploratory set of experiments designed to test the effect of negative firm actions online. Findings point to firms suffering a loss of consumer attitude toward the brand when legal action is threatened against the creator of a consumer generator advertisement. Similarly, consumers also lowered their attitude toward a brand when confronted with information suggesting that a brand was linked to secretly posting “consumer” advertisements online. Implications for academics and brand managers are discussed. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Extensions of Kalman recursive estimation theory to retrospective updating and interpolation with applications to instrument calibration

The problem of estimation of a physical quantity from a set of measurements is considered. We extend Kalman recursive estimation procedure in two ways. First, we explore how to use the latest observation to retrospectively update estimates of past system states. Second, we show how to apply the retrospective update idea to get interpolation estimates between the epochs of observations. We also show application of these ideas for instrument calibration in nuclear accountability systems.
Mapping the ripples: an evaluation of TLRP’s research capacity building strategy

The current shortage of young, skilled researchers within educational research has consequences across the UK. Evaluating how the TLRP succeeded in making a significant impact upon the professional development of researchers provides valuable insights into the practices and types of support that most effectively build research capacity. While focusing on educational research, the findings and recommendations may also have resonance for other academic areas that are also facing impending shortages in research expertise.
Sensor Fusion on a Humanoid Robot

When a humanoid robot is performing a certain task and is simultaneously maintaining balance, it is important that it can accurately measure its own state. The state is described by a number of variables, such as the center of mass (CoM) and the location of the feet. This information is used by the motion controllers to properly execute the task and control the posture. The accuracy of these measurements is crucial, since incorrect state information leads to an incorrect control action, which may harm the stability on the robot. With two experiments on the humanoid robot TUlip, problems with the current state estimation were identified. Firstly, in an experiment with a motion capture system, it was shown that due to backlash and a constant bias, errors of over 80 mm occur in the perception of the feet. Secondly, using a force plate it was found that the CoM position and velocity estimation also contain errors. Here an average error of 23 mm was observed for the CoM position. The average error in the CoM velocity was 2 mm/s but had a standard deviation of 21 mm/s. On TUlip, the prediction of the step location heavily relies on the the accuracy of the CoM. Thus, the error in the CoM results in an erroneous and unsteady step location prediction. The focus for this thesis therefore lies on improving the CoM estimation, and the main goal is improving the estimation of the center of mass position and velocity by applying sensor fusion on the humanoid robot TUlip. Subsequently, a new CoM estimator is designed. First, an analysis of the current CoM position and velocity calculations is made. The calculations are then improved since these serve as an input to the CoM estimator. The new estimator is based on the Kalman filter. It uses the Linear Inverted Pendulum Model to make a forward prediction of the CoM dynamics. For the state correction the Kalman filter uses the calculations of the CoM position and velocity, and the CoM velocity measured by the inertial measurement unit. Finally, the new estimator tested using a force plate. It was found that the CoM position estimation is not significant improved. This is caused by errors in the kinematic model. For the CoM velocity estimation however, a large improvement was observed. The average error is now 4 mm/s with a standard deviation of just 3 mm/s. This is makes the prediction of the step location more steady by a factor of 7. The CoM velocity estimation is now sufficiently accurate for a proper prediction of the step location.
A Legal Guide to Urban and Sustainable Development for Planners, Developers and Architects

Foreword (Andres Duany). Preface. Acknowledgments. Chapter 1: To Suburbia and Back: How Urbanist Law is Different (Dan Slone, Doris Goldstein, and Andy Gowder). Chapter 2: Sustainable Urbanism (Dan Slone). Case Study: Navy Yard at Noisette. Chapter 3: Tweaking the System: Getting Projects Built and Codes Changed Within the Existing Zoning Framework (Chris Brewster, Matt Lawlor, Brian Ohm, and Mark White). Chapter 4: Changing the Rules: New Approaches to Zoning (Brian Ohm and Mark Whte). Form-Based Codes (Bob Sitkowski and Bill Spikowski). The Smart Code (Chad Emerson). Chapter 5: Fiefdoms and Fire Trucks: Overcoming Impediments in the Subdivision, Plat-Review, and Site-Plan Processes (Dan Slone). Chapter 6: Retooling the Common-Interest Community (Doris S. Goldstein). Case Study: Seaside, Florida. Chapter 7: Special Building Types (Doris S. Goldstein). Chapter 8: Litigation (Andy Gowder). Case Study: The Fight for Entitlements: I'On, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Chapter 9: Federal Policy, Initiatives, and Alliances (Chris Brewster and Matt Lawlor). Chapter 10: Strategies for Change (Dan Slone). Appendix: An Approach to Greening Projects or Municipalities. Bibliography and Resources. Index.
Bluetooth Low Energy - privacy enhancement for advertisement

The aim of this project is to design, simulate, and implement a privacy enhancement protocol over BLE advertising channels. The design of the privacy enhancement is generic and modular. Due to the risk of privacy disclosure and device tracking by adversary, the main focus will be put on designing and implementing message confidentiality, replay prevention, and anti-tracking of device over BLE advertising channels. Bluetooth core specification 4.1 is used as baseline for design and implementation. In order to provide resistance against replay attacks and device tracking, this project has taken counter approach. It proposes a 3-way handshake protocol for nonce Rs deployment. There are two nonces Ra and Rs involved in the 3-way handshake protocol. The advertiser generates a nonce Ra as challenge sent to the scanner, which assures of freshness of the advertising session. Then the scanner generates a nonce Rs for advertising confidentiality and replay prevention. After the nonce Rs is deployed successfully from the scanner to the advertiser, the local counters Receiving (RX) and Transmitting (TX) on both sides are initialized to be Rs which protects all the following advertisement in the advertising session. To accommodate to open BLE advertising channels a handling mechanism of counter out-of-synchronization is given in system design. Moreover, to avoid unnecessary power consumption in the BLE devices then mitigation for Denial-of-service (DoS) is also proposed. In addition, advertising confidentiality, replay prevention, and antitracking of device have been simulated in Scyther and also been integrated into the code. The functional tests have been done in a realistic testing environment. The results show that the added functionalities work as designed.
A water auditing program in the Brightmoor and Rosedale areas of Detroit, Michigan

Thousands of low-income residents of Detroit are unable to afford their water bills and consequently have had their water shut-off. Lack of access to water in households threatens the health and safety of residents and their ability to remain in their homes, an issue of public health importance. Moreover, many residents lose money due to water loss from leaking faucets, pipes and toilets. Current strategies to reduce shutoffs in these communities are insufficient. The purpose of my thesis is to outline a water audit program that will identify sources of leaking water within residencies located in two diverse neighborhoods of Detroit, Brightmoor and Rosedale, and to assess these communities’ need for a water auditing program and the context within which the program will operate. Data collected from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department indicated that 835 homes of 13,682 within Brightmoor and Rosedale had their water shutoff in 2013. Data on the age and condition of homes in Brightmoor and Rosedale underscored the need to investigate and remediate leaks within resident’s homes. Local organizations were contacted and interviewed to explore factors that may enhance or hinder the operation of this program in Detroit. A community water auditing program to reduce the number of shutoffs would be an appropriate step to reduce water consumption and as a result lower the amount paid in monthly water bills among a disadvantaged population, and would secondarily serve as a means for building community capacity and a sense of collective efficacy.
METHIONINE-INDUCED CHANGES IN GROWTH, GLYCINEBETAINE, ASCORBIC ACID, TOTAL SOLUBLE PROTEINS AND ANTHOCYANIN CONTENTS OF TWO Zea mays L. VARIETIES UNDER SALT STRESS

A pot study was performed to evaluate the influence of methionine (0, 25 and 50 mg L-1) as foliar spray on maize (Zea mays L.) varieties named as DTC (hybrid) and Malika under salt (90 mM NaCl) stress. Seeds of both maize varieties were sown in plastic pots under completely randomized design. Two-week-old maize plants were subjected to two levels of salt stress i.e., 0 and 90 mM (NaCl) in full strength Hoagland’s nutrient solution. Foliar application of different methionine levels (0, 25 and 50 mg L-1) was applied to four-week-old maize plants. A three way analysis of variance (ANOVA) of data of 11-week-old plants of maize plants showed that salt stress considerably reduced the growth, chlorophyll, relative water content (%), free amino acids and flavonoid contents, whereas improved membrane permeability (%), total leaf area per plant, glycine betaine (GB), total soluble proteins, free proline, anthocyanin and ascorbic acid contents of both maize varieties. Maize var. Malka was greater in fresh weight of root, total chlorophyll and total soluble protein contents, while DTC (hybrid) excelled in anthocyanin, total soluble sugars and flavonoid contents. Methionine as foliar application significantly improved dry shoot weight, fresh root weight, GB, total soluble protein, ascorbic acid and anthocyanin contents of two maize varieties under salinity stress. Of the varying methionine levels, 50 mg L-1 proved better in decreasing the adverse influence of NaCl stress on both varieties [DTC (hybrid) and Malika] of maize.