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1. Calderin Morales, Duriem. Modeling of Loose Contamination Scenarios to Predict the Amount of Contamination Removed.

Degree: Biomedical Engineering, 2010, Florida International University

URL: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/228 ; 10.25148/etd.FI10080409 ; FI10080409

► The objective of this research is to evaluate the influence of the factors identified by the Johnson, Kendall and Robert’s theory that affect the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: wipes; loose contamination; removal; predict; Other Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering

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Calderin Morales, D. (2010). Modeling of Loose Contamination Scenarios to Predict the Amount of Contamination Removed. (Thesis). Florida International University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/228 ; 10.25148/etd.FI10080409 ; FI10080409

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Calderin Morales, Duriem. “Modeling of Loose Contamination Scenarios to Predict the Amount of Contamination Removed.” 2010. Thesis, Florida International University. Accessed December 05, 2019. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/228 ; 10.25148/etd.FI10080409 ; FI10080409.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Calderin Morales, Duriem. “Modeling of Loose Contamination Scenarios to Predict the Amount of Contamination Removed.” 2010. Web. 05 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Calderin Morales D. Modeling of Loose Contamination Scenarios to Predict the Amount of Contamination Removed. [Internet] [Thesis]. Florida International University; 2010. [cited 2019 Dec 05]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/228 ; 10.25148/etd.FI10080409 ; FI10080409.

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Calderin Morales D. Modeling of Loose Contamination Scenarios to Predict the Amount of Contamination Removed. [Thesis]. Florida International University; 2010. Available from: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/228 ; 10.25148/etd.FI10080409 ; FI10080409

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Florida International University

2. Kondamudi, Harini. Web Service for Knowledge Management Information Tool (KMIT) Hotline module and its Security.

Degree: Computer Science, 2010, Florida International University

URL: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/262 ; 10.25148/etd.FI10081206 ; FI10081206

► This thesis presents the development of a Web Service for the Hotline module of the Knowledge Management Information Tool (KMIT), a tool that is… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Computer Engineering

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Kondamudi, H. (2010). Web Service for Knowledge Management Information Tool (KMIT) Hotline module and its Security. (Thesis). Florida International University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/262 ; 10.25148/etd.FI10081206 ; FI10081206

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kondamudi, Harini. “Web Service for Knowledge Management Information Tool (KMIT) Hotline module and its Security.” 2010. Thesis, Florida International University. Accessed December 05, 2019. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/262 ; 10.25148/etd.FI10081206 ; FI10081206.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kondamudi, Harini. “Web Service for Knowledge Management Information Tool (KMIT) Hotline module and its Security.” 2010. Web. 05 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Kondamudi H. Web Service for Knowledge Management Information Tool (KMIT) Hotline module and its Security. [Internet] [Thesis]. Florida International University; 2010. [cited 2019 Dec 05]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/262 ; 10.25148/etd.FI10081206 ; FI10081206.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Kondamudi H. Web Service for Knowledge Management Information Tool (KMIT) Hotline module and its Security. [Thesis]. Florida International University; 2010. Available from: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/262 ; 10.25148/etd.FI10081206 ; FI10081206

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Florida International University

3. Thota, Gowthami. Web Service Reliability for Deactivation and Decommissioning Knowledge Management Information Tool (D&D KM-IT) Vendor Management with Mobile Applications.

Degree: Computer Science, 2010, Florida International University

URL: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/293 ; 10.25148/etd.FI10120603 ; FI10120603

► This thesis presents the Knowledge Management Information Tool (KM-IT) Vendor Management Web Service and its reliability features. KM-IT is a web-based knowledge management information… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Reliability; Web Service; Vendor; Management; D&D KM-IT

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Thota, G. (2010). Web Service Reliability for Deactivation and Decommissioning Knowledge Management Information Tool (D&D KM-IT) Vendor Management with Mobile Applications. (Thesis). Florida International University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/293 ; 10.25148/etd.FI10120603 ; FI10120603

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Thota, Gowthami. “Web Service Reliability for Deactivation and Decommissioning Knowledge Management Information Tool (D&D KM-IT) Vendor Management with Mobile Applications.” 2010. Thesis, Florida International University. Accessed December 05, 2019. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/293 ; 10.25148/etd.FI10120603 ; FI10120603.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Thota, Gowthami. “Web Service Reliability for Deactivation and Decommissioning Knowledge Management Information Tool (D&D KM-IT) Vendor Management with Mobile Applications.” 2010. Web. 05 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Thota G. Web Service Reliability for Deactivation and Decommissioning Knowledge Management Information Tool (D&D KM-IT) Vendor Management with Mobile Applications. [Internet] [Thesis]. Florida International University; 2010. [cited 2019 Dec 05]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/293 ; 10.25148/etd.FI10120603 ; FI10120603.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Thota G. Web Service Reliability for Deactivation and Decommissioning Knowledge Management Information Tool (D&D KM-IT) Vendor Management with Mobile Applications. [Thesis]. Florida International University; 2010. Available from: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/293 ; 10.25148/etd.FI10120603 ; FI10120603

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Florida International University

4. Lee, Mengshan. Integrated Assessment of Water Conservation Practices For Sustainable Management Strategies.

Degree: Civil Engineering, 2011, Florida International University

URL: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/439 ; 10.25148/etd.FI11072607 ; FI11072607

► Miami-Dade County implemented a series of water conservation programs, which included rebate/exchange incentives to encourage the use of high efficiency aerators (AR), showerheads (SH),… (more)

▼ Miami-Dade County implemented a series of water conservation programs, which included rebate/exchange incentives to encourage the use of high efficiency aerators (AR), showerheads (SH), toilets (HET) and clothes washers (HEW), to respond to the environmental sustainability issue in urban areas. This study first used panel data analysis of water consumption to evaluate the performance and actual water savings of individual programs. Integrated water demand model has also been developed for incorporating property’s physical characteristics into the water consumption profiles. Life cycle assessment (with emphasis on end-use stage in water system) of water intense appliances was conducted to determine the environmental impacts brought by each practice. Approximately 6 to 10 % of water has been saved in the first and second year of implementation of high efficiency appliances, and with continuing savings in the third and fourth years. Water savings (gallons per household per day) for water efficiency appliances were observed at 28 (11.1%) for SH, 34.7 (13.3%) for HET, and 39.7 (14.5%) for HEW. Furthermore, the estimated contributions of high efficiency appliances for reducing water demand in the integrated water demand model were between 5 and 19% (highest in the AR program). Results indicated that adoption of more than one type of water efficiency appliance could significantly reduce residential water demand. For the sustainable water management strategies, the appropriate water conservation rate was projected to be 1 to 2 million gallons per day (MGD) through 2030. With 2 MGD of water savings, the estimated per capita water use (GPCD) could be reduced from approximately 140 to 122 GPCD. Additional efforts are needed to reduce the water demand to US EPA’s “Water Sense” conservation levels of 70 GPCD by 2030. Life cycle assessment results showed that environmental impacts (water and energy demands and greenhouse gas emissions) from end-use and demand phases are most significant within the water system, particularly due to water heating (73% for clothes washer and 93% for showerhead). Estimations of optimal lifespan for appliances (8 to 21 years) implied that earlier replacement with efficiency models is encouraged in order to minimize the environmental impacts brought by current practice. Advisors/Committee Members: Berrin Tansel, Shonali Laha, Masoud Milani, Leonel E. Lagos.

Subjects/Keywords: Environmental Sustainability; Water Conservation; Water Demand Model; Life Cycle Assessment; High Water Efficiency Appliances

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Lee, M. (2011). Integrated Assessment of Water Conservation Practices For Sustainable Management Strategies. (Thesis). Florida International University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/439 ; 10.25148/etd.FI11072607 ; FI11072607

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lee, Mengshan. “Integrated Assessment of Water Conservation Practices For Sustainable Management Strategies.” 2011. Thesis, Florida International University. Accessed December 05, 2019. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/439 ; 10.25148/etd.FI11072607 ; FI11072607.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lee, Mengshan. “Integrated Assessment of Water Conservation Practices For Sustainable Management Strategies.” 2011. Web. 05 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Lee M. Integrated Assessment of Water Conservation Practices For Sustainable Management Strategies. [Internet] [Thesis]. Florida International University; 2011. [cited 2019 Dec 05]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/439 ; 10.25148/etd.FI11072607 ; FI11072607.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Lee M. Integrated Assessment of Water Conservation Practices For Sustainable Management Strategies. [Thesis]. Florida International University; 2011. Available from: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/439 ; 10.25148/etd.FI11072607 ; FI11072607

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Florida International University

5. Ngachin, Merlin. Simulation of Rising Bubbles Dynamics Using the Lattice Boltzmann Method.

Degree: Geosciences, 2011, Florida International University

URL: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/466 ; 10.25148/etd.FI11081007 ; FI11081007

► The main purpose of this thesis was to propose and test a new approach that captures the features of single and multiple bubbles dynamics… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Lattice Boltzmann Method; Multicomponent and multiphase flow; Effective buoyancy; Rising bubbles; Terminal velocity; Eotvos number; Morton number; Reynolds number; Contact angle; Porous media

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Ngachin, M. (2011). Simulation of Rising Bubbles Dynamics Using the Lattice Boltzmann Method. (Thesis). Florida International University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/466 ; 10.25148/etd.FI11081007 ; FI11081007

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ngachin, Merlin. “Simulation of Rising Bubbles Dynamics Using the Lattice Boltzmann Method.” 2011. Thesis, Florida International University. Accessed December 05, 2019. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/466 ; 10.25148/etd.FI11081007 ; FI11081007.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ngachin, Merlin. “Simulation of Rising Bubbles Dynamics Using the Lattice Boltzmann Method.” 2011. Web. 05 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Ngachin M. Simulation of Rising Bubbles Dynamics Using the Lattice Boltzmann Method. [Internet] [Thesis]. Florida International University; 2011. [cited 2019 Dec 05]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/466 ; 10.25148/etd.FI11081007 ; FI11081007.

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Council of Science Editors:

Ngachin M. Simulation of Rising Bubbles Dynamics Using the Lattice Boltzmann Method. [Thesis]. Florida International University; 2011. Available from: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/466 ; 10.25148/etd.FI11081007 ; FI11081007

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Florida International University

6. Castello, Charles C. System-on-a-chip (SoC) based environmental monitoring platform for the detection of hazardous materials.

Degree: PhD, Electrical Engineering, 2011, Florida International University

URL: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2073 ; 10.25148/etd.FI14060105 ; FI14060105

► The purpose of this research is design considerations for environmental monitoring platforms for the detection of hazardous materials using System-on-a-Chip (SoC) design. Design considerations… (more)

▼ The purpose of this research is design considerations for environmental monitoring platforms for the detection of hazardous materials using System-on-a-Chip (SoC) design. Design considerations focus on improving key areas such as: (1) sampling methodology; (2) context awareness; and (3) sensor placement. These design considerations for environmental monitoring platforms using wireless sensor networks (WSN) is applied to the detection of methylmercury (MeHg) and environmental parameters affecting its formation (methylation) and deformation (demethylation). The sampling methodology investigates a proof-of-concept for the monitoring of MeHg using three primary components: (1) chemical derivatization; (2) preconcentration using the purge-and-trap (P&T) method; and (3) sensing using Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) sensors. This study focuses on the measurement of inorganic mercury (Hg) (e.g., Hg²⁺) and applies lessons learned to organic Hg (e.g., MeHg) detection. Context awareness of a WSN and sampling strategies is enhanced by using spatial analysis techniques, namely geostatistical analysis (i.e., classical variography and ordinary point kriging), to help predict the phenomena of interest in unmonitored locations (i.e., locations without sensors). This aids in making more informed decisions on control of the WSN (e.g., communications strategy, power management, resource allocation, sampling rate and strategy, etc.) This methodology improves the precision of controllability by adding potentially significant information of unmonitored locations. There are two types of sensors that are investigated in this study for near-optimal placement in a WSN: (1) environmental (e.g., humidity, moisture, temperature, etc.) and (2) visual (e.g., camera) sensors. The near-optimal placement of environmental sensors is found utilizing a strategy which minimizes the variance of spatial analysis based on randomly chosen points representing the sensor locations. Spatial analysis is employed using geostatistical analysis and optimization occurs with Monte Carlo analysis. Visual sensor placement is accomplished for omnidirectional cameras operating in a WSN using an optimal placement metric (OPM) which is calculated for each grid point based on line-of-site (LOS) in a defined number of directions where known obstacles are taken into consideration. Optimal areas of camera placement are determined based on areas generating the largest OPMs. Statistical analysis is examined by using Monte Carlo analysis with varying number of obstacles and cameras in a defined space. Advisors/Committee Members: Jeffrey Fan, Frank Urban, Kia Makki, Leonel E. Lagos, Jean H. Andrian.

Subjects/Keywords: Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Castello, C. C. (2011). System-on-a-chip (SoC) based environmental monitoring platform for the detection of hazardous materials. (Doctoral Dissertation). Florida International University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2073 ; 10.25148/etd.FI14060105 ; FI14060105

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Castello, Charles C. “System-on-a-chip (SoC) based environmental monitoring platform for the detection of hazardous materials.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, Florida International University. Accessed December 05, 2019. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2073 ; 10.25148/etd.FI14060105 ; FI14060105.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Castello, Charles C. “System-on-a-chip (SoC) based environmental monitoring platform for the detection of hazardous materials.” 2011. Web. 05 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Castello CC. System-on-a-chip (SoC) based environmental monitoring platform for the detection of hazardous materials. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Florida International University; 2011. [cited 2019 Dec 05]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2073 ; 10.25148/etd.FI14060105 ; FI14060105.

Council of Science Editors:

Castello CC. System-on-a-chip (SoC) based environmental monitoring platform for the detection of hazardous materials. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Florida International University; 2011. Available from: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2073 ; 10.25148/etd.FI14060105 ; FI14060105

7. Appunni, Sandhya. Design and Development of Geographical Information System (GIS) Map for Nuclear Waste Streams.

Degree: MS, Computer Science, 2014, Florida International University

URL: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1667 ; 10.25148/etd.FI14110763 ; FI14110763

► A nuclear waste stream is the complete flow of waste material from origin to treatment facility to final disposal. The objective of this study… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Geographic Information Systems (GIS); Nuclear waste streams; Quadratic Bézier curve; Google Maps API; Computer and Systems Architecture; Computer Engineering

…Management FIU Florida International University GAO Government Accountability Office GIS… …Center (ARC) at Florida International University (FIU) to create, organize…

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Appunni, S. (2014). Design and Development of Geographical Information System (GIS) Map for Nuclear Waste Streams. (Thesis). Florida International University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1667 ; 10.25148/etd.FI14110763 ; FI14110763

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Appunni, Sandhya. “Design and Development of Geographical Information System (GIS) Map for Nuclear Waste Streams.” 2014. Thesis, Florida International University. Accessed December 05, 2019. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1667 ; 10.25148/etd.FI14110763 ; FI14110763.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Appunni, Sandhya. “Design and Development of Geographical Information System (GIS) Map for Nuclear Waste Streams.” 2014. Web. 05 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Appunni S. Design and Development of Geographical Information System (GIS) Map for Nuclear Waste Streams. [Internet] [Thesis]. Florida International University; 2014. [cited 2019 Dec 05]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1667 ; 10.25148/etd.FI14110763 ; FI14110763.

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Appunni S. Design and Development of Geographical Information System (GIS) Map for Nuclear Waste Streams. [Thesis]. Florida International University; 2014. Available from: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1667 ; 10.25148/etd.FI14110763 ; FI14110763

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8. Chidambar Munavalli, Sainath. Structural Data Acquisition Using Sensor Network.

Degree: MS, Electrical Engineering, 2013, Florida International University

URL: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/879 ; 10.25148/etd.FI13042507 ; FI13042507

► The development cost of any civil infrastructure is very high; during its life span, the civil structure undergoes a lot of physical loads and… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Sensor Network; Structural Health Monitoring; Damage Detection; Signal Processing; Systems and Communications; VLSI and Circuits, Embedded and Hardware Systems

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Chidambar Munavalli, S. (2013). Structural Data Acquisition Using Sensor Network. (Thesis). Florida International University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/879 ; 10.25148/etd.FI13042507 ; FI13042507

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chidambar Munavalli, Sainath. “Structural Data Acquisition Using Sensor Network.” 2013. Thesis, Florida International University. Accessed December 05, 2019. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/879 ; 10.25148/etd.FI13042507 ; FI13042507.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chidambar Munavalli, Sainath. “Structural Data Acquisition Using Sensor Network.” 2013. Web. 05 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Chidambar Munavalli S. Structural Data Acquisition Using Sensor Network. [Internet] [Thesis]. Florida International University; 2013. [cited 2019 Dec 05]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/879 ; 10.25148/etd.FI13042507 ; FI13042507.

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Council of Science Editors:

Chidambar Munavalli S. Structural Data Acquisition Using Sensor Network. [Thesis]. Florida International University; 2013. Available from: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/879 ; 10.25148/etd.FI13042507 ; FI13042507

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