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Modelling saturated traffic networks using massively parallel computing techniques (1994)
Journal Article
Lu, K., Jones, J., & Kerridge, J. (1994). Modelling saturated traffic networks using massively parallel computing techniques. Traffic engineering & control, 35(7/8), 433-436

A technique for modelling the flow of motor vehicle traffic in congested urban signal-controlled networks using parallel computing is presented. A brief overview of traffic simulation and control precedes a discussion of the future requirements for c... Read More about Modelling saturated traffic networks using massively parallel computing techniques.

Information strategy: a new item for the textile industry's agenda (1994)
Journal Article
Hall, H. (1994). Information strategy: a new item for the textile industry's agenda. Journal of the Textile Institute, 85(4), 533-541. https://doi.org/10.1080/00405009408631299

A discussion of current thinking on the role of information as a business resource for competitive advantage leads to the conclusion that consideration should be given by the textile industry to the adoption of strategies to harness such a valuable r... Read More about Information strategy: a new item for the textile industry's agenda.

A Functional Model of Interacting Systems: A Semiotic Approach (1994)
Book Chapter
Benyon, D. (1994). A Functional Model of Interacting Systems: A Semiotic Approach. In J. Connolly, & E. Edmonds (Eds.), CSCW and Artificial Intelligence; Computer Supported Cooperative Work (105-125). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2035-3_8

Recent developments in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) and Distributed Artificial Intelligence (DAI) share a common problem: communication. We are moving towards a situation of multiple interacting systems... Read More about A Functional Model of Interacting Systems: A Semiotic Approach.

A general model for the answer-pertubation techniques. (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Stamate, D., Luchian, H., & Paechter, B. (1994, September). A general model for the answer-pertubation techniques

Answer-perturbation techniques for the protection
of statistical databases were introduced in [7]; they
are flexible (perturbation kept under control),
modular (do not interact with the DBMS)
techniques, which compare fmorably to previous
protec... Read More about A general model for the answer-pertubation techniques..

The role of metaphor at the human computer interface. (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smyth, M., & Knott, R. P. (1994). The role of metaphor at the human computer interface. In S. Howard, & Y. K. Leung (Eds.), Proceedings of OZCHI'94, the CHISIG Annual Conference : Harmony through working together (287-291)

Interface metaphors are introduced as a technique to facilitate the learning of systems. To better understand this process, metaphors are discussed in terms of their role in the formation of mental models. This suggests that the principle advantage o... Read More about The role of metaphor at the human computer interface..

Towards a cooperative software agent. (1994)
Book Chapter
Smyth, M. (1994). Towards a cooperative software agent. In J. H. Connolly, & E. A. Edmonds (Eds.), The Kluwer International Series on Computer Supported Cooperative Work; Spaces, Spatiality and Technology (1-11). Springer-Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2035-3_1

This chapter introduces the concept of software agents and focuses on their impact at the level of the user interface, particularly the relationship between the level of task action undertaken by agents and their corresponding representation to the u... Read More about Towards a cooperative software agent..

The rapid simulation of urban traffic using field programmable gate arrays. (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Russell, G., Shaw, P., McInnes, J., & Ferguson, N. (1994). The rapid simulation of urban traffic using field programmable gate arrays. In International Conference on Application of New Technology to Transport Systems (107-122)

Conventional traffic simulation techniques, employing continuous movement of vehicles, do not have a sufficiently fast responce time for the real-time operational control of an urban network. A new simulation technique is proposed using field-program... Read More about The rapid simulation of urban traffic using field programmable gate arrays..

Simulating vehicular traffic flows using the Circal System. (1994)
Report
Russell, G., Cowie, A., McInnes, J., Bate, M., & Milne, G. (1994). Simulating vehicular traffic flows using the Circal System

Modern civil engineers have big problems on their hands; more cars use our road networks every year, leading to ever increasing congestion. Knowing how to change a road network to relieve congestion without spending millions of pounds doing so is a t... Read More about Simulating vehicular traffic flows using the Circal System..

Two solutions to the general timetable problem using evolutionary algorithms. (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Paechter, B., Luchian, H., Cumming, A., & Petriuc, M. (1994, June). Two solutions to the general timetable problem using evolutionary algorithms. Presented at First IEEE Conference on Evolutionary Computation, 1994 IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence

The general timetable problem, which involves the placing
of events requiring limited resources into timeslots,
has been approached in many different ways. This paper
describes two approaches to solving the problem using
evolutionary algorithms.... Read More about Two solutions to the general timetable problem using evolutionary algorithms..

Local enterprise companies and economic development - some issues in rural Scotland (1994)
Book Chapter
McQuaid, R. W. (1994). Local enterprise companies and economic development - some issues in rural Scotland. In Social Science Working Paper No.12. Department of Economics, Edinburgh Napier University

Local Enterprise Companies (LECs) are the main central government-funded business development agencies which provide support for businesses and training programmes for individuals in the rural areas of Scotland. This paper provides a general overview... Read More about Local enterprise companies and economic development - some issues in rural Scotland.

Application of 3D finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method to predict radiation from a PCB with high speed pulse propagation. (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J., Gupta, N. K., & Arnold, J. M. (1994, September). Application of 3D finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method to predict radiation from a PCB with high speed pulse propagation

The authors have applied the 3D FDTD technique to simulate the propagation of electrical signals within printed circuit boards (PCBs). This relates to the work currently being carried out into the propagation of very high speed digital pulses in PCBs... Read More about Application of 3D finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method to predict radiation from a PCB with high speed pulse propagation..

A conceptual language for querying object oriented data (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Barclay, P. J., & Kennedy, J. (1994, July). A conceptual language for querying object oriented data. Presented at 12th British National Conference on Database: Directions in Databases - BNCOD12, 1994

A variety of languages have been proposed for object oriented database systems in order to provide facilities for ad hoc querying. However, in order to model at the conceptual level, an object oriented schema definition language must itself provide f... Read More about A conceptual language for querying object oriented data.

Analysis of the linearly polarised nodes in elliptical-core fibre. (1994)
Journal Article
Hu, X., South, R., & Rutter, M. (1994). Analysis of the linearly polarised nodes in elliptical-core fibre. IEE proceedings. Optoelectronics, l4l, 356-362. https://doi.org/10.1049/ip-opt%3A19941552

The linearly polarised (LP) modes in elliptical-core fibre have been analysed theoretically. It was found that the electromagnetic fields of the LP modes in elliptical-core fibre can be expressed as a combination of Mathieu and modified Mathieu funct... Read More about Analysis of the linearly polarised nodes in elliptical-core fibre..

Three dimensional interface for an object oriented database. (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rapley, M. H., & Kennedy, J. (1994, July). Three dimensional interface for an object oriented database. Presented at 2nd International Workshop on Interfaces to Databases - IDS2, 1994

An experimental 3D interface to an object oriented database is described. It is hoped that using such techniques will help make complex data structures more comprehensible and easier to navigate. A number of 3D visualisation techniques are used to en... Read More about Three dimensional interface for an object oriented database..