The goal of this thesis is to research and test an embedded heterogeneous solution that can perform image processing in real-time for an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) application. The first part of this thesis is focused on stereo image pro . . .

The current technological trend in transportation is a move toward cleaner energy and one of the fastest growing technologies in this field is the energy storage system (ESS)–regularly comprised of batteries. This trend can be seen in battery (BEV) an . . .

This thesis seeks to highlight some of the various challenges facing the aviation industry in the need to better understand and predict operational risk. It looks at various problems that plagues the aviation industry with an aim to improve the unders . . .

This thesis research was aimed at developing a real-time image processing application and the mechanism of communication for DE1-system-on-chips (DE1-SoCs). DE1-SoCs have an ARM-based hard processor system (HPS) connected to an FPGA fabric by the high . . .

This thesis focuses on the development and performance analysis of a Run Time Reconfigurable (RTR) system on the Xilinx Virtex 5 Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) platform. Due to the complexity and size of data encryption or decryption or compress . . .

Committee members: Kamran Karimlou, Don Maurizio, Fred Daneshgaran

This thesis project encompasses the design, development, and implementation of an electromyography-driven exergaming fitness monitoring system for the facilitation of in-home exercise for wheelchair users. This proof of concept design explores the con . . .

The thesis describes a top level mission requirements, statements, objectives, characterizations, and evaluations of ImSAT satellite. It is a system engineering approach to building a satellite based on customer needs and objectives. The thesis explai . . .

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is designed to artificially trigger muscle activations that help to recover some impaired or lost neurological functions due to spinal cord injuries (SCI). However, present FES technology depends on imprecisely . . .

This thesis measures the performance of different optimizations of the Sum of Absolute Differences (SAD) algorithm on an NVIDIA graphics processing unit (GPU) using the OpenCL heterogeneous programming paradigm. The SAD algorithm forms one of several . . .

This thesis concerns with the optimization of the power-split in a Hybrid Energy Storage System (HESS) in which the battery acts as the Main energy storage (MES) and the ultracapacitor acts the auxiliary energy storage (AES) using the Dynamic Programm . . .

The objective of this thesis is to implement a Kalman filter and direction cosine matrix (DCM) on a Cypress Programmable System on a Chip-5 platform to combine sensor data and improve the localization capability of a robot. The robot operates in three . . .

Various forms of neural stimulation have been shown to produce enhancements in locomotor behavior in spinal cord injured subjects, and the importance of afferent feedback has been implicated in the rehabilitive effects of peripheral nerve stimulation. . . .

The objective of this thesis is to implement a Kalman filter and direction cosine matrix (DCM) on a Cypress Programmable System on a Chip-5 platform to combine sensor data and improve the localization capability of a robot. The robot operates in three . . .

This thesis presents the design of an Egg machine Controller for an egg washing machine. It is capable of controlling hot water valve and speed of the conveyer belt. The control depends on dirt level and the quantity of the eggs loaded on conveyer bel . . .

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation and robotic treadmill training (NMES +RTT) is used as a rehabilitation tool for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) to help regain mobility. Each, independently, has shown success in improving SCI patient¡¯s qua . . .

A study was conducted on rats using weight supported robotic treadmill training combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (WSRTT+NMES) as a therapy to rehabilitate walking ability after a spinal cord injury. Joint kinematics were used to exam . . .

This thesis, we will conduct evaluation and testing of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Line Current Differential Protection and Automation System (SEL-311L) using Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) for each protective element of the relay. First, . . .

The Structures, Pointing, and Control Engineering (SPACE) laboratory has a research project funded by a NASA research grant. The Hubble Space Telescope can see further in the space than current telescope technology. The system top level requirements a . . .

This thesis focuses on the implementation of parallel algorithms of finding the positions of objects in a stereoscopic computer vision. The algorithms have been implemented based on the Epipolar geometry theory. In this thesis, when two cameras (left . . .

This thesis contains proprietary Oculus information and cannot be released unless explicit clearance is given by Oculus VR. The field of precision millimeter wave radar tracking consist of bringing together many well understood topics together in unis . . .

This thesis highlights way to mitigate the risk in software development by implementing automation. The example of WWW.CALSTATELA.EDU has been taken to show how automation can be implemented. The different software development methodologies and the so . . .

Energy is an important input for economic development. Since exhaustible energy sources in the country are limited, there is an urgent need to focus attention on development of renewable energy sources and use of energy efficient technologies. Also, i . . .

Polar coding is a recent technique in communications over Binary Discrete Memoryless Channels (BDMC), invented by Arikan [1], this technique was developed based on the idea of channel polarization. With polar coding, communication with rates near Shan . . .

The thesis proposal is to system engineer and lead an innovation team in the acquisition, research, design, engineer, build and test (proof of concept) of a high voltage electric supercharger (HVES). Under normal driving conditions, all vehicles rarel . . .

This thesis presents the modification of a Bergen Industrial Twin Helicopter, integrating both sensors and software together to construct a LQR controller for the helicopter. It presents modeling the helicopter as three subsystems, flapping and thrust . . .

Since, audio channels derive low current which makes them efficient to be used as communication lines.In this project I am going to design and implement a basic remote Interface between the audio port of an android smart-phone and Arduino board. .

The purpose is to design and implement a small electrical hydro generation plant, sub-station, transmission system, distribution system and solar system per house in a rural area of a third world country where electrical infrastructure is not availabl . . .

This thesis addresses the system engineering steps taken in building a space vehicle. The space vehicle that this thesis will focus on will be called IMSAT, short for Imagery Satellite. System engineering of IMSAT is critical for technical management . . .

Urban city health follows a pattern of degradation that can be directly correlated to the growth in population. This is due to human activities that dramatically increase toxic emissions and sound pollution. This can be seen clearly in vehicular traff . . .

Continuous Variable Quantum Key Distribution (CV QKD) potentially can transmit high rate secret key compared to Discrete Variable Quantum Key Distribution (DV QKD). Since Gaussian samples with zero mean is used in CV QKD, the main problem is that most . . .

The purpose is to design and implement a small electrical hydro generation plant, sub-station, transmission system, distribution system and solar system per house in a rural area of a third world country where electrical infrastructure is not availabl . . .

ABSTRACT Interface Design for Memory Access in an FPGA-MIPS Datapath This thesis focuses on the design and implementation of memory access control on an Altera DE-1 System-on-chip (SOC) board. The board integrates a Hard Processor System (HPS) with a . . .

With the increase in technology, many developers have advanced their knowledge in improving road safety by designing various devices such as Vehicular AD Hoc Networks (VANETs). These VANETs are important in ensuring there is a continuous vehicle-to-ve . . .

This Thesis focuses on the design ARM architecture using Verilog, Vivado Design Suite IDE. There are three types of processors: M- series (microcontroller), R-Series (real-time), and A-series (Application) processor. The focus of research is mainly on . . .

Penetration level of wind units in power systems is increasing rapidly. There are different topologies and configurations of wind units. The most famous configuration is called Doubly-Fed Induction Generator (DFIG). In this configuration, the stator o . . .

A state observer is a system in which we can model a real system in order to give an estimate of the internal state of the system. In the first part of the thesis, we discuss some of the design techniques and compare three different types of state obs . . .

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' (IEEE) Standard 1100-2005 has defined power quality as a concept of powering and grounding sensitive electronic equipment in a manner that is suitable for the operation of that equipment (Institut . . .

Microgrids are small power systems with diverse distributed generators with high reliability. With recent developments in the area of renewable energies and increasing concerns about environmental issues, microgrids are rising as excellent candidate t . . .

In this thesis, an optimal control strategy to mitigate shock waves in traffic streams consisting of connected and autonomous vehicles is developed and compared against a that of a proportional controller. First, the formation of traffic shock waves i . . .

Due to the limitation of natural resources where conventional energy can be obtained, other energies sources must be found without such limits. For this reason, we are trying to cut down the usage of conventional energy by using renewable energy sourc . . .

With the increasing growth of multimedia applications and the traffic load explosion on various network environments, the fidelity of media data has become one of the biggest concerns of producers, users and researchers. Digital watermarking is one of . . .

This thesis shows the design and performance of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) algorithms on a S32 NXP image processing board. The system was integrated onto a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro and included a monocular camera, two front-facing LIDARs an . . .

The aim of this study is to explore the application of an exponentially weighted moving average-PI Controller for the purpose of stock trading. Previous research has been conducted on stock trading using a pure PI controller that resulted in a robust . . .

Currently, stroke is the fifth cause of death and disability among adults, affecting approximately 795,000 people every year in the United States. Hand mobility is commonly impaired in stroke victims. Treatment for hand impairment range from therapist . . .

The role of information spread and the impact it has on societies in the modern world cannot be understated. In the age of mass communication, digital misinformation, and social media, the importance of understanding and developing control mechanisms . . .

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) shows promise in restoring a de- gree of ambulatory function in patients who have sustained spinal cord injury (SCI). These therapeutic effects are enabled via stimulation of both the efferent (motor) or af- . . .

The focus of this thesis is the development of a generic small-scale unmanned helicopter model and an adaptive controller. A mathematical model is necessary to design a controller that drives the helicopter to the point of equilibrium. Mathematical mo . . .

A Wireless sensor network (WSN) is a wireless network composed of low-cost and low-power distributed autonomous devices (also denoted as motes) equipped with sensors able to monitor environmental and physical quantities, execute simple autonomous calc . . .

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is designed to artificially trigger muscle activations that help to recover some impaired or lost neurological functions due to spinal cord injuries (SCI). However, present FES technology depends on imprecisely . . .