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Co-simulation of wireless networked control systems over mobile ad hoc network using SIMULINK and OPNET (2009)
Journal Article
Hasan, M., Yu, H., Carrington, A., & Yang, T. (2009). Co-simulation of wireless networked control systems over mobile ad hoc network using SIMULINK and OPNET. IET Communications, 3(8), 1297-1310. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-com.2008.0536

Wireless networked control systems (WNCS) over mobile ad hoc network (MANET) is a new area of research and has many potential applications, for instance, military or rescue missions, exploring hazardous environments, and so on. For performance evalua... Read More about Co-simulation of wireless networked control systems over mobile ad hoc network using SIMULINK and OPNET.

Development of 3d lattice models for predicting nonlinear timber joint behaviour (2009)
Thesis
Reichert, T. Development of 3d lattice models for predicting nonlinear timber joint behaviour. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2827

This work presents the development of a three-dimensional lattice material model for wood and its application to timber joints including the potential strengthening benefit of second order effects. A lattice of discrete elements was used to capture t... Read More about Development of 3d lattice models for predicting nonlinear timber joint behaviour.

Employability of Older People. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W. (2009). Employability of Older People.

[A Scottish demographic study concerning employability of older people in an aging population.]

Ergodic Capacity for the SIMO Nakagami- Channel (2009)
Journal Article
Vagenas, E. D., Karadimas, P., & Kotsopoulos, S. A. (2009). Ergodic Capacity for the SIMO Nakagami- Channel. EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking, 2009(1), Article 802067. https://doi.org/10.1155/2009/802067

This paper presents closed-form expressions for the ergodic channel capacity of SIMO (single-input and multiple output) wireless systems operating in a Nakagami- fading channel. As the performance of SIMO channel is closely related to the diversity c... Read More about Ergodic Capacity for the SIMO Nakagami- Channel.

Molecular neuroimaging – A proposal for a novel approach to high resolution recording of neural activity in nervous systems (2009)
Journal Article
Andras, P. (2009). Molecular neuroimaging – A proposal for a novel approach to high resolution recording of neural activity in nervous systems. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2009.06.056

Neuroimaging is a key methodology for the understanding of how neural systems work and how neurodynamics leads to neurally controlled behavior in animals. Current neuroimaging methods (e.g. fMRI, MEG, voltage-sensitive dye imaging) provide a critical... Read More about Molecular neuroimaging – A proposal for a novel approach to high resolution recording of neural activity in nervous systems.

Quality Assurance in European Engineering Education: Present and Future Challenges (2009)
Book Chapter
Cowan, J. (2009). Quality Assurance in European Engineering Education: Present and Future Challenges. In A. Patil, & P. Gray (Eds.), Engineering Education Quality Assurance (29-40). Springer US. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0555-0_2

This chapter focuses on the quality assurance (QA) of higher engineering education in the United
Kingdom and Europe, by considering eight challenges which are predicted by the writer to be of increasing
importance in the years ahead. QA in higher e... Read More about Quality Assurance in European Engineering Education: Present and Future Challenges.

A Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) for Underground Assets Monitoring (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
See, C. H., Horoshenkov, K., Tait, S., Hu, Y., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., & Gardiner, J. (2009, July). A Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) for Underground Assets Monitoring. Poster presented at Wireless Sensing Showcase 2009, National Physical Laboratory, UK

Abstract not available.

The non-destructive evaluation of Sitka spruce mechanical properties using acoustic methods (2009)
Thesis
MacKenzie, R. The non-destructive evaluation of Sitka spruce mechanical properties using acoustic methods. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6039

The need for improved timber grading is key to improving Scottish forestry: the majority (80%) of the sustainable softwood population in Scotland is Sitka spruce of variable quality. Current visual assessment of strength and stiffness is inaccurate,... Read More about The non-destructive evaluation of Sitka spruce mechanical properties using acoustic methods.

Employee demand for skills development: a research and policy review. (2009)
Preprint / Working Paper
Lindsay, C., McQuaid, R. W., & Dutton, M. Employee demand for skills development: a research and policy review

Understanding what encourages and prevents individual's from developing their skills, and identifying the most effective skill development policies, is a key function of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills

Introduction (2009)
Book Chapter
Dryden, L. (2009). Introduction. In Stevenson and Conrad: writers of transition (1-12). Texas Tech University Press

This Introduction assesses Robert Louis Stevenson within the context of the reputation of Joseph Conrad. It discusses the cross-overs between their works, their mutual friends and their respective reputations as authors. It also gives an overview of... Read More about Introduction.

Robert Louis Stevenson and Joseph Conrad: Writers of Transition (2009)
Book
(2009). L. Dryden, S. Arata, & E. Massie (Eds.), Robert Louis Stevenson and Joseph Conrad: Writers of Transition. Texas, USA: Texas Tech University Press

This edited book is the first complete book-length study to consider the work of Robert Louis Stevenson and Joseph Conrad within the same framework. It contains essays from internationally renowned scholars of both authors and seeks to reposition Ste... Read More about Robert Louis Stevenson and Joseph Conrad: Writers of Transition.

Beyond policy and process: maritime research and education (2009)
Journal Article
Cullinane, K., & Wilmsmeier, G. (2009). Beyond policy and process: maritime research and education. Public service review. European science & technology,

Europe has traditionally been the fulcrum of the world's maritime activity. In recent years, however, the maritime industry has experienced significant structural change, brought about by operational and technological developments that have led to a... Read More about Beyond policy and process: maritime research and education.

The rate of electroless deposition of a four-component Ni–W–P–ZrO2 composite coating from a glycine bath (2009)
Journal Article
Szczygieł, B., & Turkiewicz, A. (2009). The rate of electroless deposition of a four-component Ni–W–P–ZrO2 composite coating from a glycine bath. Applied Surface Science, 255(20), 8414-8418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2009.05.145

Four-component Ni–W–P–ZrO2 composite coatings were electroless deposited. A bath containing aminoacetic acid as the agent complexing nickel ions, and sodium tungstate(VI) as the source of tungstate was used. It has been determined that as the bath's... Read More about The rate of electroless deposition of a four-component Ni–W–P–ZrO2 composite coating from a glycine bath.

Drill geometry and operating effects when cutting small diameter holes in CFRP (2009)
Journal Article
Shyha, I., Aspinwall, D., Soo, S., & Bradley, S. (2009). Drill geometry and operating effects when cutting small diameter holes in CFRP. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 49(12-13), 1008-1014. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2009.05.009

The paper details experimental results when drilling small holes (1.5 mm diameter cemented carbide drills with varying end point and helix geometry) in thin quasi-isotropic, unbacked carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) laminate (typical cutting ti... Read More about Drill geometry and operating effects when cutting small diameter holes in CFRP.