1993 - 1994 Faculty Publications & Grants

Many of the following papers and grants have been co-authored with non-EE faculty members and students. The co-authors are listed in parentheses after each publication, and EE students (current and recent) are italicized. Also, complete references have not been included. If you would like further information, please write or call the faculty member directly.

Papers

Chamberlin:

"Modeling Good Conductors Using the Finite-Difference, Time-Domain Technique," IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, May, 1995 (L. Gordon)

"Overview of Terrain-Effect Modeling Using the Geometrical Theory of Diffraction," Proc 1994 Beyond the Line of Sight Conference, University of Texas, Aug, 1994

"Modeling and Measurements of an Alternative Construction Technique to Reduce Shielded Room Resonance Effects," Proc 1994 IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Symposium, Chicago, Aug, 1994

"Capabilities and Limitations Associated with Using GTD to Model Propagation Path Loss in the Presence of Irregular Terrain," Proc 1995 Applied Computational Electromagnetics Symposium, Monterey, CA

Clark:

"Semidiurnal Tide in the 80-150 km Region: an Assimilative Data Analysis," Journal Atmos Terr Phys, 1994 (J. Forbes, A. Manson, R. Vincent, G. Fraser, F. Vial, R. Wand, S. Avery, R. Johnson, R. Roper, R. Schminder, T. Tsuda, E. Kazimirovsky)

"The Wind Regime of the Mesosphere and Lower Thermosphere During the DYANA Campaign -- II. Semi-Diurnal Tide," Journal Atmos Terr Phys, 1994 (Y. Portnyagin, N. Makarov, R. Chebotarev, A. Nikonov, E. Kazimirovsky, V. Kokourov, V. Sidorov, A. Fakhrutdinova, G. Cevolani, D. Kurschner, R. Schminder, A. Manson, C. Meek, H. Muller, J. Stoddart, W. Singer, P. Hoffman)

"Hemispheric Properties of the Two-Day Wave from Mesosphere Lower-Thermosphere Radar Observations," Journal Atmos Terr Phys, 1994 (A. Current, A. Manson, C. Meek, S. Avery, S. Palo, T. Aso)

"Global Study of NH Quasi 2-day Wave Events in the Summers of 1992 and 1991," Journal Atmos Terr Phys, 1995 (C. Meek, A. Manson, S. Franke, W. Singer, P. Hoffman, R. Clark, T. Tsuda, T. Nakamura, M. Hagan, D. Fritts, J. Isler, Y. Portnyegin)

"Geomagnetic Influences upon Tides -- Winds from MLT Radars," Journal Atmos Terr Phys, 1994 (W. Singer, J. Brember, P. Hoffman, A. Manson, C. Meek, R. Schminder, D. Kurschner, Y. Portnyagin, N. Makarov, H. Muller, E. Kazimirovsky)

"Radar Observations of the Semidiurnal Tide in the Mesosphere and Lower Thermosphere at Midlatitudes," Journal Atmos Terr Phys, 1994 (J. Salah, J. Forbes, A. Manson, S. Avery, R. Schminder)

Drake:

"A Fiber Optic Chemical Sensor," Proc. IEEE 21st Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Bar Harbor, ME, 1995 (M. Hughes)

"Soft X-ray Detection System for the CATSAT Small Satellite," Proc. Ninth Annual Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics/Utah State University Conference on Small Satellites, North Logan, Utah, Sep, 1995 (G. Forrest, S. Lynch, W. Vestrand)

"Development of an orthogonal-stripe CdZnTe gamma radiation imaging spectrometer," Proc. IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, San Francisco, Oct, 1995 (B. Dann, J. Macri, C. Gagne, J. Ryan, M. McConnell, M. Cherry, T. Guzik)

Kraft:

"Stability Properties of CMAC Neural Networks," Automatic Control Conference, Seattle, WA, Jun, 1995

"Real-Time Control of an Inverted Pendulum System Using Complimentary Neural Network and Optimal Techniques," 1995 IEEE Conference on Neural Networks in Perth, Australia (J. Nelson)

LaCourse:

"Waveform Analysis of Electrosurgical Current," 9th Ann Meeting of the Society for Urology and Engineering Proc, 1994 (S. Selikowitz, D. Johnson, A. Rothwell)

"Brainiac: A Brain Computer Link for Augmentative Communication," 9th Ann Northeast Regional RESNA Conf, 1995 (E. Wilson)

"Brainiac: A Brain Computer Link," IEEE Instrumentation & Measurement Technology Conference Proceedings (E. Wilson)

"The Development of EEG Instrumentation to Detect Movement Related Brain Macropotential Patterns," 21st Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference Proceedings, 1995 (W. Smith)

"Field Test of Modified High Resolution Vibrometry System for Use in Cumulative Trauma Disorder Screening," 21st Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference Proceedings, 1995 (R. Miles)

"A Mathematical Model of the Pathophysiology of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome," 21st Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference Proceedings, 1995 (D. Cheever, B. Kirk, R. Miles, A. Nazeer, W. Smith)

"The Detection of Movement-Related Brain Macropotential Patterns in Response to a Visual Cue," 30th Annual AAMI Proc, 1995 (W. Smith)

"Measurement System and Analysis of the Phalangeal and Palmar Pressures of the Human Hand," 30th Annual AAMI Proc, 1995 (L. Sarma)

"The Impact of Physiological and Testing Variables on the Detection of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome through Vibrational Perception Threshold Testing," 30th Annual AAMI Proc, 1995 (G. Beauregard )

"Quantitative Measurement of Urinary Outflow Obstruction," 30th Annual AAMI Proc, 1995 (S. Selikowitz, D. Johnson, E. Jonsson)

Miller:

"Dynamic Balance of a Biped Walking Robot: Adaptive Gait Modulation Using Neural Networks." Proceedings of the Workshop on Machines That Learn, Snowbird, Utah, April, 1995.

Nahin:

The Science of Radio, published by American Institute of Physics, Sep, 1995

Rucinski:

"Education in ASIC Design Using the SET Concept," 7th Annual ASIC Seminar & Exhibit, Rochester, Sep, 1994 (K. Hein)

"Design & Test Environment in FPGA-Based Microelectronic Systems," 8th Symposium on Computer and Microprocessor Applications, Budapest, Oct, 1994 (R. Harrison, J. Santucci)

"A Model for Collaborative Space Research and Education in Engineering," 72nd Annual Conference, American Society for Engineering Education -- New England Section, Durham, Sep, 1994 (B.Dziurla-Rucinska, D. Forrest)

"Distributed Curriculum in Microelectronic Systems," Special Issue on Education in Microelectronic Systems, Journal of Microelectronic System Integration, Dec, 1994 (P. Arato, L. Pasma, J. Santucci)

"Class Project: Use Hardware Description Language to Simulate, Microprogram, and Synthesize a Working Processor," Proc. Int. Conf. on Simulation in Engineering Education, Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan, 1995 (B. Segee)

"Small Satellite Technology: CATSAT Initiative," Proc. 4th Annual Atlantic Test Workshop ATW'95, Durham, NH, May, 1995 (R. Harrison, D. Forrest)

"MCM as a VLSI Successor in Electrical Engineering Curriculum," Proc 4th Annual Atlantic Test Workshop ATW'95, Durham, NH, May, 1995 (K. Hein, N. Valverde, Y. Jiang)

"A Collaborative Engineering Structure with Emphasis on High-Performance Microelectronic Systems Design," Proc 4th Annual Atlantic Test Workshop ATW'95, Durham, NH, May, 1995 (T. Nazeer, L. Sprague)

"High-Level Specification Using Conceptual Graphs and InfoMaps," Proc. 4th Annual Atlantic Test Workshop ATW'95, Durham, NH, May, 1995 (N. Valverde, A. Courbis, W. Jaworski, J. Santucci)

"C3E: Cooperation, Concurrence, and Collaboration in Engineering," Proc 4th Annual Atlantic Test Workshop ATW'95, Durham, NH, May, 1995 (B. Dziurla-Rucinska)

Sivaprasad:

"Scattering from Periodic Surfaces -- an Exact Method," Special Commemorative volume of Prof. R. Vasudevan (S. Rajan)

"A Model for the Effect of Ground Screening on Line-of-Sight Microwave Radio," PIERS 1995, Seattle, WA

Sivaprasad, Chamberlin:

"A Method-of-Moments Solution to the Twisted-Pair Transmission Line," IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Feb, 1995 (K. Komisarek)


Grants:

Carter:

"Neural Network Modeling of the Pathogenesis of Schizophrenia," UNH Summer Faculty Fellowship, Jul - Aug, 1995

Chamberlin, Miller

"Development of Digital Signal Processing Techniques for the Airfield Technology Flight Inspection System," Airfield Technology, Jan - Sep, 1995

Clark:

"Coordinated Global Wind Measurements with the UNH Meteor Radar System," Jan, 1993 - Aug, 1995

Drake, Messner:

"Visual Artificial Reality System," Industrial Research Center grant for Storyland/Heritage, Glen, NH, Mar - Sep, 1995

LaCourse:

"Surveillance Instrument to Monitor Upper Extremity Discomfort," Davidson-Textron, Farmington, Dover, NH

"An EEG Amplifier and Signal Conditioner to Enhance Biomedical Engineering Research and Training Capabilities," UNH Undesignated Gifts

Miller

"Intelligent Structures Group Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site," (with Intelligent Structures Group) NSF renewal, May, 1995 - Jun, 1996

"Adaptive Dynamic Balance of Two and Four Legged Walking Robots," ARPA/ONR, May, 1995 - Dec, 1996

Rucinski:

NSF VLSI Fabrication, Sep, 1994 - Aug, 1995

Cabletron Testing, Apr, 1994 - Apr, 1995

The Class of 1940 Professorship for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Teaching and Research, Sep, 1994 - Aug, 1997

CATSAT Project, with Dr. David Forrest (PI), NASA

Space Science Center, EOS

Small Satellite Laboratory, EOS