1995 - 1996 Faculty Publications and Grants

Many of the following papers and grants have been co-authored with non-ECE faculty members and students. The co-authors are listed in parentheses after each publication, and ECE 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:

Bernhard:

"Electric Field Distributions in TEM Waveguides Versus Frequency", Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy, vol. 30, no. 2, pp. 109-116, 1995. (W. Joines)

"Dielectric Slab-Loaded Resonant Cavity for Applications Requiring Enhanced Field Uniformity", IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol. 44, no.3, pp. 457-460, March 1996. (W. Joines)

"Design Guide for the Spiral Microstrip Antenna in Hyperthermia Applications", presented at the Women in Science Poster Session, sponsored by COLSA, CEPS and AWIS, UNH, March 1996.

Chamberlin:

"Terrain-Effect Modeling Using the Geometrical Theory of Diffraction", invited paper, submitted to the Radio Science Bulletin, May 1996.

"An Automated Approach for Implementing GTD to Model 2-Dimensional Terrain Effects at Microwave Frequencies", IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, February 1996.

"Application of DSP Techniques in Airborne Evaluation of Ground-Based Radio Navigation Aids", submitted to ICSPAT, '96. (A. Kun, L. Brady, W. Miller, J. Sitton)

Clark:

"Bispectral Analysis of Mesosphere Winds", submitted to Atmos. Terr. Phys., March 1996. (J. Bergin)

"Coordinated Global Radar Observations of Tidal and Planetary Waves in the Mesosphere and Lower Thermosphere During 20-30 January 1993", submitted to J. of Geo. Research, March 1996. (W. Deng, J. Salah, S. Franke, D. Fritts, P. Hoffmann, D. Kuerschner, A. Manson, C. Meek, D. Murphy, T. Nakamura, S. Palo, D. Riggin, R. Roble, R. Schminder, W. Singer, T. Tsuda, R. Vincent, Q. Zhou)

"Observed Dynamical Coupling Through Tidal Wave Propagation in the Mesosphere and Lower Thermosphere at Midlatitudes", submitted to J. Atmos. Terr. Phys., March, 1996. (J. Salah, W. Deng)

"Observed Response of the Earth's Lower Thermosphere to a Major Geomagnetic Storm", Geophys. Res. Letters, March 1996. (J. Salah, W.Deng)

"Empirical Wind Model for the Middle and Lower Atmosphere", J. Atmos. Terr. Phys., 1995. (A. Hedin, E. Fleming, A. Manson, F. Schmidlin, S. Avery, S. Franke, G. Fraser, T. Tsuda, F. Vial , R. Vincent)

Drake:

"Soft X-Ray Detection System for the CATSAT Small Satellite", in Proceedings of the Ninth Annual American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics/Utah State University Conference on Small Satellites, North Logan, UT, September 1995, 10pp. (G. Forrest, S. Lynch, W. Vestrand)

"Development of an Orthogonal-Stripe CdZnTe Gamma Radiation Imaging Spectrometer", in Proceedings of the IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, October 1995, San Francisco, CA, 5pp. (J. Macri, B. Apotovsky, J. Butler, M. Cherry, B. Dann, F. Doty, T. Guzik, K. Larson, M. Mayer, M. McConnell, J. Ryan)

Glanz, Miller:

"Cerebellar Model Arithmetic Computer", published in Fuzzy Logic and Neural Network Handbook, vol. 1, chapter 26, McGraw-Hill, 1996.

Kraft:

"Optical Weight Smoothing Algorithm for CMAC networks", Proceedings of the Ninth Yale Workshop on Adaptive and Learning Systems, June, 1996 (D.Campagna)

"Real-Time Pole Balancing Using Complimentary CMAC and Optimal Techniques", Optimal Control Applications and Methods, Wiley 1996 (J. Nelson)

LaCourse:

"Brainiac: A Brain Computer Link", IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference Proceedings, pp. 587-592, 1995. (E. Wilson)

"The Development of EEG Instrumentation to Detect Movement Related Brain Macropotential Patterns", 21st Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference Proceedings, pp. 82-83, 1995. (W. Smith)

"Field Test of Modified High Resolution Vibrometry System for Use in Cumulative Trauma Disorder Screening", 21st Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference Proceedings, pp. 78-81, 1995. (R. Miles)

"A Mathematical Model of the Pathophysiology of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome", 21st Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference Proceedings, pp. 57-60, 1995. (D. Cheever, B. Kirk, A. Nazeer, W. Smith, R. Miles)

"The Detection of Movement-Related Brain Macropotential Patterns in Response to a Visual Cue", 30th Annual AAMI Proceedings, p. 93, 1995. (W. Smith)

"Measurement System and Analysis of the Phalangeal and Palmar Pressures of the Human Hand", 30th Annual AAMI Proceedings, p. 80, 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 Proceedings, p. 58, 1995. (G. Beauregard)

"Quantitative Measurement of Urinary Outflow Obstruction", 30th Annual AAMI Proceedings, p. 58, 1995. (S. Selikowitz, D. Johnson, E. Jonsson)

"A High Resolution Vibrometry System for Detecting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome", 1995 IEEE-EMBC and CMBEC, pp. 1637-1638, 1995. (R. Miles)

"Theoretical Basis for Electrosurgical Arc Discharge Characterization and Power Control", Surgical Applications of Energy Sources, pp. 38-44, 1996. (R. Kasevich)

"Theoretical Basis for Electrosurgical Arc Discharge Characterization and Power Control", 22nd Canadian Medical and Bioengineering Conference, PEJ, Canada, June 1996. (R. Kasevich)

"Detecting Lapses in Visual Awareness from the EEG Power Spectrum with a Neural Network", 22nd Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, pp. 117-118, 1996. (B. Kirk)

"A System for the Detection and Non-Pharmacological Intervention in Attention Deficit/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder", 22nd Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, pp. 101-102, 1996. (R. Miles, W. Smith, R. Petrie)

"A New High Resolution Vibrometer for Use in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Screening", 31st Annual AAMI Proceedings, p. 58, 1996. (R. Miles)

"Brainiac: A Brain Computer Interface", Instrumentation and Measurement Society Newletter, p. 9-14, June 1996. (E. Wilson)

Messner:

"A Modular Advanced Pipeline Image Processing Accelerator", presented, and appears in the proceedings of the IEEE 1996 Aerospace Applications Conference, 3-10 February, Aspen, CO. (J. Bloomfield)

Miller:

"Adaptive Dynamic Balance of a Biped Robot Using Neural Networks." Proceedings of the 1996 IEEE International Conference On Robotics and Automation, Minneapolis, MN, April, 1996 (A. Kun).

"Adaptive Dynamic Balance of an Experimental Biped Robot," Proceedings of the ROBOLEARN-96 Workshop, Key West, FL, May, 1996 (A. Kun).

"On-line Adaptation for Dynamic Balance of a Biped Walking Robot," Proceedings of the Ninth Yale Workshop on Adaptive and Learning Systems, New Haven, CT, June, 1996 (A. Kun).

Nahin:

The Science of Radio, published by American Institute of Physics Press, September 1995.

Pokoski, Nahin:

"NCTR plus sensor fusion equals IFFN, or can two plus two equal five?", published in Selected Papers in Sensor and Data Fusion.

Rucinski:

"SPECIAL: Automatic Generation Using Knowledge Extraction", 3rd Int. Conference on Concurrent Engineering and Electronic Design Automation, Poole, United Kingdom, January 1996. (N. Valverde, J. Santucci)

"Cyberspatial University: Is It Just Like Virtual Reality?", IEEE Potentials. (B. Rucinska)

"Fault Modelling in Space-Borne Reconfigurable Microelectronic Systems", 5th Advanced Technology Workshop, Toulouse/Hanscom AFB, July/August 1996. (C. Baron, P. Bisgambiglia, D. Federici, J. Santucci, N. Valverde)

"A Curriculum in Collaborative Engineering Applied to Small Satellite Technology", 5th Advanced Technology Workshop Toulouse/Hanscom AFB, July/August 1996. (D. Geary, D. Milani)

Sivaprasad:

"A Model for the Effect of Ground Scattering Interference on QAM", PIERS 1996, Inssbruck, Austria. (C. Bianchi)

Grants:

Bernhard:

"Local Electromagnetic Field Characterization for Portable Wireless Communication", UNH Vice President's Discretionary Fund Competition, May 1996.

"Investigation of Integrated Planar Antennas", UNH Summer Faculty Fellowship, June 1996.

Chamberlin:

"Propagation Models for Modeling the Digital Radio Channel in Airborne Platforms". Funded by MadenTech. September 1995 to September 1996.

"Development of the GETLT Propagation Model". Funded by FAA. June 1996 to June 1997.

Clark:

"Mesosphere Lower-Thermosphere Wind Measurements with the UNH Meteor Radar at Durham, NH". Funded by NSF. March 1996 to February 1999.

Miller:

"Adaptive Dynamic Balance of Two and Four Legged Walking Robots." DARPA/ONR, Jan, 1996 - Dec, 1996 (renewal).

"Intelligent Structures Group Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site." (with Intelligent Structures Group). NSF, May, 1996 - April, 1998.

Rucinski:

NASA/STEDI CATSAT Phase A (D. Forrest), April, 1996 to December 1999.

NSF VLSI (on a continuous basis), September 1995 to August 1996.

Lockheed Sanders, "Remote Exploration and Experimentation Project Study Phase", June to October 1996.

LaCourse:

Apnea Monitor Interface, 1995 to 1996, Innovative Medical Systems, Manchester, NH.

Rehabilitation Engineering Team, 1988 to present, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, State of New Hampshire.