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Jussila, Adam P. "Simulating Pulsar Signal Scattering in the Interstellar Medium with Two Distinct Scattering Phenomena." Oberlin College Honors Theses / OhioLINK, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=oberlin1528814998720461.
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Yeo, Richard Fraser. "The three dimensional simulation of VLF signal scattering." Thesis, University of Southampton, 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.286749.
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Call, John B. "Large-signal characterization and modeling of nonlinear devices using scattering parameters." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/35548.
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Characterization and modeling of devices at high drive levels often requires specialized equipment and measurement techniques. Many large-signal devices will never have traditional nonlinear models because model development is expensive and time-consuming. Due to the complexity of the device or the size of the application market, nonlinear modeling efforts may not be cost effective. Scattering parameters, widely used for small-signal passive and active device characterization, have received only cursory consideration for large-signal nonlinear device characterization due to technical and theoretical issues. We review the theory of S-parameters, active device characterization, and previous efforts to use S-parameters with large-signal nonlinear devices.
A robust, calibrated vector-measurement system is used to obtain device scattering parameters as a function of drive level. The unique measurement system architecture allows meaningful scattering parameter measurements of large-signal nonlinear devices, overcoming limitations reported by previous researchers.
A three-port S-parameter device model, with a nonlinear reflection coefficient terminating the third port, can be extracted from scattering parameters measured as a function of drive level. This three-port model provides excellent agreement with device measurements across a wide range of drive conditions. The model is used to simulate load-pull data for various drive levels which are compared to measured data.Master of Science
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Hamilton, Shaun Ashley, and mikewood@deakin edu au. "A technique for improving the reception of scattering signal behind an obstacle." Deakin University. School of Sciences, 1991. http://tux.lib.deakin.edu.au./adt-VDU/public/adt-VDU20060726.151839.
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This thesis presents a solution to the problem of receiving a signal in the shadow and fringe areas. Theoretical and experimental investigation of the field behind an obstacle in a line of sight transmission path for UHF / microwave signals has resulted in a new approach to the analysis of electromagnetic fields in the shadow of an obstacle.
Analysis using this approach showed the field
to consist of varying amplitude and phase distribution. Additional analysis predicted an increase in received signal could be achieved if correlation between the field and antenna
structure could be obtained. This was accomplished with a new antenna design.
The thesis presents experimental and photographic evidence to support the theory. A novel technique involving the matching of the antenna structure to the field distribution, resulted in an increase of received signal in the diffracted field of up to 4 dB.
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Bowen, Stephen Gerard. "Forward scattering of a pulsed continuous wave signal through laminar and turbulent thermal plumes." Thesis, Springfield, Va. : Available from the National Technical Information Service, 1993. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA271210.
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Thesis (Degree of Ocean Engineer)-- Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Sept. 1993.Thesis advisor(s): Catipovic, Josko. September 1993. Bibliography: p. 72-74. Also available online.
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Alkhafaji, Nasr Nomas Hussein. "UHF and Microwave Phase-Modulated Scattering Array." PDXScholar, 2019. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/4998.
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This dissertation investigates the use an array of active nonlinear elements, with particular emphasis on controlling distortion products generated by nonlinear elements in space rather than using conventional ways such as transmission lines, waveguides, and power dividers and combiners. The nonlinear elements are made of assemblies of antennas and electronic switches, called modulated scatterers (MSs). These so-called MSs elements are utilized in a wide variety of applications such as radio frequency identification (RFID) systems, microwave imaging, Internet-of-Things sensors, etc. However, no research work has been reported in the literature regarding exploiting and controlling several distortion products generated by MSs at the same time according to the best of authors' knowledge. To facilitate controlling distortion products which means suppressing or enhancing distortion products in space, we present a nonlinear array with elements that are MSs instead of conventional antennas. MSs are switched ON-OFF at different times by modulation signals having the same frequency. The time delay of the switching process between array elements represents a relative phase shift difference in the frequency domain. Thus, the presented structure is called the phase-modulated scattering array (PMSA). The PMSA has a similar layout of phased arrays, but it does not have a feeding network and is fed by an external source called the illuminating source. Because our system does not need a feeding network and phase shifters, it is potentially easier to implement with low cost. Two different signals which are the illuminating (incident) and modulation signals interact inside switches to generate a huge number of distortion products due to the nonlinearity of switches and the periodic nature of the presented system. Distortion products then leave the presented PMSA to space again (i.e., scattering distortion products). The PMSA is able to treat distortion products and achieve beamforming functions.
The operation mechanism of the PMSA is explained by developing two different mathematical models. Communication signal processing perspectives are the basis of the first mathematical model developed to show the spatial characteristics of distortion products generated by our presented PMSA. Its root is originated from a mathematical model of the widely-used polyphase multipath technique in RF communication circuits. However, the adopted technique is suitable only for communication circuits with a single output and parameters prescribed in advance. Thus, the model is further developed to circumvent all the problems mentioned above and to be able to detect the spatial characteristics of distortion products at any point in space. Static impacts of the measurement environment, real radiation patterns of actual antennas utilized in prototypes, and phase and gain errors among paths have been taken into account as well. In the model, every single scatterer is represented by a single separate path. Furthermore, the modified model is extended to include single, two, and multi tones modulation signals. Simulation results have been obtained before and after the modification for a different number of paths and modulation signals with different tones. Results show that the modified model can quantify spatial characteristics of distortion products at any point in space where specific distortion products are enhanced, and others are canceled. Because distortion products are independent in their nature (i.e., each single distortion product has different frequency and phase), they have independent radiation patterns (scattered beams). Therefore, the second mathematical model based on phased antenna array perspectives is developed. The relationship between the two models states that a distortion product which is enhanced at a certain point in space has a maximum scattered beam at that point. Also, the second mathematical model being similar to mathematical models of phased arrays considers effects of all distortion products resulting from single, two, and multi tones modulation signals, and it states that each single distortion component has its particular scattered beam.
Next, sub-models for some properties and applications of the presented PMSA such as a diffraction grating-like behavior, nonreciprocity, beamforming, a tool for distortion product analysis of phased arrays and multi-input multi-output (MIMO systems), a reconfigurable-spatial harmonic generator, and a direction finding technique are derived depending on the two main mathematical models. All parts are simulated and results validate all proposed functionalities.
Single antennas, antenna arrays, electronic switches (modulators), and a 4-to-8 phase transformer kit using only resistors have been designed, simulated, fabricated, assembled, and tested.
Eventually, different structures of the presented PMSAs working at 432MHz and 2.3GHz are tested inside the anechoic chamber. Both frequencies are downconverted to the band 2-22kHz. Modulation signals used in the experimental setups are single and two tones. Data are measured using the commercial software SigView running on a laptop and a spectrum analyzer. Both spatial characteristics and scattered beams of distortion products are measured. Comparisons have been made between measured received responses of scattered signals and theoretical results. They are in good agreement although limitations and challenges are encountered with each round of measurement. Measured results confirm practically that as a number of scatterers increases, more distortion products are controlled at the same time. The distortion product rejection ratio DPRR is more than 15dB for all measured distortion products supposed to be canceled. Directions of scattered beams are found at expected locations with errors less than 3%. Furthermore, directions of illuminating signals or distances separating between PMSA elements are varied to change directions of scattered beams when prescribed values of parameters governing the overall performance are being broken. In other words, the beamforming functionality has been validated practically. Different elements of 8*1-PMSA are turned-off at measurements in order to find fault tolerances of the presented system. Measured results show that when two elements are failed simultaneously, responses can be accepted to some extent.
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Millar, Alexander Paul. "Plasma diagnostic signal analysis : a Bayesian based genetic algorithm approach." Thesis, University of Glasgow, 2000. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.326472.
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Duffy, Christopher. "Stimulated Brillouin Scattering In Monomode Optical Fibres For Sensing And Signal Processing Applications." Thesis, Cranfield University, 1994. http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/4550.
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This thesis describes research into non-linear optical effects in monomode
fibres for sensing and signal processing schemes. The work is initially placed
into the context of relevant fibre sensor applications for aerospace. Candidate
non-linear processes are then described and Stimulated Brillouin Scattering
(SBS) targeted as a suitable mechanism. The SBS process in monomode
fibres is then fully described, including a theoretical assessment of the magnitude
of both pump and Stokes signals with fibre length.
The project developed, firstly, an all-optical frequency shifter using SBS
which generated output carriers in the 1-70OMHz regýon, depending on fibre
type and system topology. In particular, a single-fibre system was demonstrated
for the first time. Limitations of the technique arose through fibre
photosensitivity and non-linear dynamical effects which, respectively, increased
the input pump power requirements and introduced intensity and
frequency instabilities into the output signal. Both processes were investigated
fully. Optical fibre and pump characteristics, and system configurations,
were therefore identified which minimised their impact.
The same SBS heterodyning principles were then used to investigate
single-pump sensor systems. Both 'quasi-point' and two-element, multiplexed
temperature sensors were demonstrated. A linear relationship between
the Stokes frequency and temperature was obtained from 5 to 55'C,
determined primarily by the thermal response of the acoustic phonon velocity.
The sensing resolution was typically ±2'C, limited by the non-linear dynamical
effects, and the spatial resolution was determined by the pump/fibre
interaction length. One unique sensing element per optical input was demonstrated.
These results are then placed in the context of systems utilising
alternative SBS-based strategies, other non-linear effects and fibre ring resonators.
Management elements of the project were covered by detailing both the
technical and strategic motivations for undertaking the research and, by describing
the issues on which a cost benefit analysis of fibre sensors for aircraft
can be undertaken.
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Riley, Douglas J. "Single and multiple electromagnetic scattering by dielectric obstacles from a resonance perspective." Diss., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/71273.
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A new application of the singularity expansion method (SEM) is explored. This application combines the classical theory of wave propagation through a multiple scattering environment and the SEM. Since the SEM is generally considered a theory for surface currents on conducting scatterers, extensions are made which permit, under certain conditions, a singularity expansion representation of the electromagnetic field scattered by a dielectric scatterer. Application of this expansion is then made to the multiple scattering case using both single and multiple interactions. A resonance scattering tensor form is used for the SEM description which leads to an associated tensor form of the solution to the multiple scattering problem with each SEM pole effect appearing explicitly. The coherent field is determined for both spatial and SEM parameter random variations.
A numerical example for the case of an ensemble of lossy dielectric spheres is made. Accurate resonance expansions for the single scattering problem are derived, and resonance trajectories based on the Debye relaxation model for the refractive index are introduced. Application of the resonance expansions to the multiple scattering results for a slab containing a distribution of spheres with varying radii is made. Conditions are discussed for when the hybrid theory is appropriate.Ph. D.
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Walsh, Norman J. "Bandwidth and signal-to-noise ratio enhancement of the NPS Transient Electromagnetic Scattering Laboratory." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1989. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/25710.
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Robertson, Lain Elisabeth. "The fundamental role of spectral scattering in the ocean colour Phytoplankton Functional Type signal." Doctoral thesis, University of Cape Town, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27856.
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There is increasing interdisciplinary interest in phytoplankton community dynamics as the growing environmental problems of water quality (particularly eutrophication) and climate change demand attention. This has led to a pressing need for improved biophysical and causal understanding of Phytoplankton Functional Type (PFT) optical signals, in order that satellite radiometry may be used to detect ecologically relevant phytoplankton assemblage changes. This understanding can best be achieved with biophysically and biogeochemically consistent phytoplankton Inherent Optical Property (IOP) models, as it is only via modelling that phytoplankton assemblage characteristics can be examined systematically in relation to the bulk optical water-leaving signal. Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) conditions in the Southern Benguela and various inland waters of Southern Africa require continuous observation by satellite due to the potential for significant negative environmental impacts. Current oceanic bio-optical models do not perform well in elevated Chlorophyll a conditions, but the high biomass conditions of Southern African inland and coastal waters lend themselves extremely well to the development of phytoplankton IOP models as the water-leaving signal is overwhelmingly phytoplankton-dominated. An initial validation of a new model of Equivalent Algal Populations (EAP) is presented here, and comparison is made with two prominent phytoplankton IOP models. The EAP model places emphasis on explicit biophysical modelling of the phytoplankton population as a holistic determinant of IOPs. By necessity due to its origins in highly scattering waters, a distinctive attribute of the EAP model is its comprehensive handling of the spectral and angular character of phytoplankton scattering. This emphasis is shown to have an impact on the ability to retrieve the detailed phytoplankton spectral scattering information necessary for PFT applications and to successfully simulate waterleaving reflectance across wide ranges of physical environments, biomass, and assemblage characteristics. The accurate description of a water body's Volume Scattering Function (VSF), and hence its phase functions, is critical to the determination of the constituent IOPs, the associated spectral water-leaving reflectance, and consequently the retrieval of PFT information. The EAP model offers the ability to provide phytoplankton population-specific phase functions, unveiling an opportunity to gain further insight into the causality of the PFT signal. This is a new modelling capability, and its application in case studies and sensitivity analyses has resulted in improved understanding of the PFT/assemblage-related signal, in particular the discovery that phytoplankton spectral scattering is the primary driver of the PFT-related signal. The required thresholds of PFT detection with respect to biomass, IOP budget and assemblage effective diameter are quantified. Key findings are that the backscattering-driven signal in the 520 to 600 nm region is the critical PFT identifier at marginal biomass, and that while PFT information does appear at blue and red wavelengths, it is compromised by biomass/gelbstoff ambiguity in the blue and low signal in the red, due primarily to absorption by water. The key findings and recommendations are hoped to provide considerable insight into PFT approaches with regard to in situ observation, sensor development and algorithm optimisation for the next generation of PFT investigations.
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Kummer, Joseph W. "Signal processing methods to quantify scattering of angle-beam shear waves from through-holes in plates." Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/54411.
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The objective of this thesis is to present analysis techniques that quantify the scattering of angle-beam ultrasonic waves from through-holes in plates. This topic is of interest because increased understanding of the scattering of ultrasonic waves by a defect is important for the development of many nondestructive evaluation (NDE) applications. Angle-beam techniques are commonly used in industry to detect and characterize defects, and many structures of concern have plate-like components. Scattering from through-holes is particularly important because cracks tend to form around fastener holes, which have high stress concentrations. In addition, varying boundary conditions within a fastener hole can change over the course of a structure’s lifetime and may have significant effects on NDE results. In this research, two signal processing techniques are developed to obtain scattering information from through-holes for a variety of fill conditions, including epoxy and complete and partial filling with metal inserts, using experimentally acquired wavefield measurements. Experimental procedures for acquiring wavefields, which measure the out of plane motion of ultrasonic waves on the surface of a specimen and allow for the visualization and characterization of propagating waves, are presented. Methods for obtaining radial and directional energy maps, which quantify scattering as a function of scattered angle and phase velocity, are described. In addition, baseline subtraction is used to obtain scattering patterns for both methods, which quantify scattering as a function of polar angle for each wave mode present in the wavefield. These techniques are applied to wavefield measurements from through-holes with various fill conditions to investigate the effects of boundary conditions on ultrasonic scattering. A comparison of the radial and directional energy mapping techniques, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each approach, is provided, and recommendations are made for future work.
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Cooper, Ian Philip. "Coherence as a Measure of Body-Wave Signal to Noise Ratio in the Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada:." Thesis, Boston College, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2345/bc-ir:109210.
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Thesis advisor: John E. EbelDetermination of the source parameters of a local earthquake from full seismic waveforms requires seismograms with clear body-wave signals from the earthquake source. Coherence of the earthquake body-wave seismograms recorded at two different receivers can be used to estimate the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the body-wave energy radiated by the source. In this study, the coherence of earthquake body waves recorded in the Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada (NEUSSEC) is measured as a function of frequency, interstation distance, and ambient SNR, and then used as an estimate of body-wave SNR. Seismograms from the CN, IU, LD, N4, NE, TA, and US arrays were used to measure coherence between stations with a mean separation of 70 km. Seismograms from the Acton Littleton Seismic Array (ALSA) were used to measure coherence at 5 km mean station separation. Coherence is measured at frequencies between 0.05-10 Hz for Pn and Sn phases from NEUSSEC earthquakes with magnitudes (M) between 0.0 and 4.7 at epicentral distances between 180-1800 km as well as at frequencies between 0.05-10 Hz for the first arrivals of P and S waves from earthquakes M>6 at distances >2500 km. The teleseismic P waves display values of coherence greater than 0.9 out to interstation distances of 1500 km at frequencies <0.8 Hz, but as frequency increases, the interstation distance at which coherence falls below 0.9 decreases. Teleseismic S and regional Pn and Sn waves display coherence values around 0.5, suggesting the amplitudes of the body-waves are smaller than those of the noise, which likely is the result of converted and reflected or refracted P waves and/or smaller signal amplitudes. These coherence values are compared to the coherence values of ambient noise. For any two P, S, Pn or Sn waveforms recorded in the NEUSSEC at 3-5 Hz there is a 50% or greater chance of those two waveforms containing coherent energy that is not ambient noise; these frequencies are where this percent chance is greatest for all seismic phases. At frequencies between 3-5 Hz the effects of scattering are most pronounced on the coherence values of regional seismic phases, suggesting that most scattering in the crust of the NEUSSEC takes place at these frequencies. Teleseismic seismic phases do not include as much scattered energy as the regional seismic phases at 3-5 Hz, and must therefore encounter fewer scattering heterogeneities along their travel path than the regional seismic phases
Thesis (MS) — Boston College, 2021
Submitted to: Boston College. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Discipline: Earth and Environmental Sciences
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Nguyen, Linh Trung. "Estimation and separation of linear frequency- modulated signals in wireless communications using time - frequency signal processing." Queensland University of Technology, 2004. http://eprints.qut.edu.au/15984/.
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Signal processing has been playing a key role in providing solutions to key problems encountered in communications, in general, and in wireless communications, in particular. Time-Frequency Signal Processing (TFSP) provides eective tools for analyzing nonstationary signals where the frequency content of signals varies in time as well as for analyzing linear time-varying systems. This research aimed at exploiting the advantages of TFSP, in dealing with nonstationary signals, into the fundamental issues of signal processing, namely the signal estimation and signal separation. In particular, it has investigated the problems of (i) the Instantaneous Frequency (IF) estimation of Linear Frequency-Modulated (LFM) signals corrupted in complex-valued zero-mean Multiplicative Noise (MN), and (ii) the Underdetermined Blind Source Separation (UBSS) of LFM signals, while focusing onto the fast-growing area of Wireless Communications (WCom). A common problem in the issue of signal estimation is the estimation of the frequency of Frequency-Modulated signals which are seen in many engineering and real-life applications. Accurate frequency estimation leads to accurate recovery of the true information. In some applications, the random amplitude modulation shows up when the medium is dispersive and/or when the assumption of point target is not valid; the original signal is considered to be corrupted by an MN process thus seriously aecting the recovery of the information-bearing frequency. The IF estimation of nonstationary signals corrupted by complex-valued zero-mean MN was investigated in this research. We have proposed a Second-Order Statistics approach, rather than a Higher-Order Statistics approach, for IF estimation using Time-Frequency Distributions (TFDs). The main assumption was that the autocorrelation function of the MN is real-valued but not necessarily positive (i.e. the spectrum of the MN is symmetric but does not necessary has the highest peak at zero frequency). The estimation performance was analyzed in terms of bias and variance, and compared between four dierent TFDs: Wigner-Ville Distribution, Spectrogram, Choi-Williams Distribution and Modified B Distribution. To further improve the estimation, we proposed to use the Multiple Signal Classification algorithm and showed its better performance. It was shown that the Modified B Distribution performance was the best for Signal-to-Noise Ratio less than 10dB. In the issue of signal separation, a new research direction called Blind Source Separation (BSS) has emerged over the last decade. BSS is a fundamental technique in array signal processing aiming at recovering unobserved signals or sources from observed mixtures exploiting only the assumption of mutual independence between the signals. The term "blind" indicates that neither the structure of the mixtures nor the source signals are known to the receivers. Applications of BSS are seen in, for example, radar and sonar, communications, speech processing, biomedical signal processing. In the case of nonstationary signals, a TF structure forcing approach was introduced by Belouchrani and Amin by defining the Spatial Time- Frequency Distribution (STFD), which combines both TF diversity and spatial diversity. The benefit of STFD in an environment of nonstationary signals is the direct exploitation of the information brought by the nonstationarity of the signals. A drawback of most BSS algorithms is that they fail to separate sources in situations where there are more sources than sensors, referred to as UBSS. The UBSS of nonstationary signals was investigated in this research. We have presented a new approach for blind separation of nonstationary sources using their TFDs. The separation algorithm is based on a vector clustering procedure that estimates the source TFDs by grouping together the TF points corresponding to "closely spaced" spatial directions. Simulations illustrate the performances of the proposed method for the underdetermined blind separation of FM signals. The method developed in this research represents a new research direction for solving the UBSS problem. The successful results obtained in the research development of the above two problems has led to a conclusion that TFSP is useful for WCom. Future research directions were also proposed.
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Van, den Broeck Samuel. "Optique statistique appliquée à la granulométrie submicronique : simulation d'un signal gaussien lorentzien." Rouen, 1998. http://www.theses.fr/1998ROUES020.
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Ce travail a pour objet de simuler le signal généré par des particules lors d'une diffusion quasi élastique de la lumière. Le but est de disposer d'un outil numérique susceptible de reproduire diverses configurations expérimentales et de pouvoir évaluer de nouvelles méthodes d'analyses du signal enregistré. La simulation proposée génère les temps d'arrivée des photoélectrons issues d'un photomultiplicateur. Nous nous sommes limités ici au cas connu théoriquement d'un ensemble de particules sphériques monodispersées. Les différentes étapes du calcul sont : 1. Génération d'un signal gaussien lorentzien à partir d'un bruit blanc filtre. Ce signal simule le champ diffusé par les particules ; 2. Génération d'un processus de poisson non homogène à partir du signal gaussien lorentzien. Ce processus simule la réponse de la photocathode à l'intensité diffusée. Le nombre de points maximum généré par fichier est de 524288 (2#1#9). La validité de la simulation est testée en comparant des statistiques de premier et de deuxième ordre du champ diffusé par les particules avec leurs valeurs initiales. La densité de probabilité des intervalles de temps des photoélectrons et la fonction d'autocorrélation du nombre de photocoups sont comparées favorablement avec leurs expressions théoriques respectives.
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Gachet, David. "Microscopie CARS (Coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering). Génération du signal au voisinage d'interfaces et à l'intérieur d'une cavité Fabry-Perot." Aix-Marseille 3, 2007. http://www.theses.fr/2007AIX30060.
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Le processus de diffusion "CARS" (Cohérent anti-Stokes Raman scattering) est une technique de spectroscopie qui donne accès à une information sur les modes vibrationnels intra-moléculaires de l'échantillon étudié. L'introduction de ce processus de diffusion en microscopie a été pour la première fois proposée en 1982. Elle a été par la suite mise en oeuvre dans une configuration colinéaire en 1999. La génération du signal en microscopie CARS a dès lors été étudiée sur des exemples simples. Dans ce mémoire de thèse, nous étendons l'analyse du signal en microscopie CARS en utilisant un formalisme purement vectoriel. En particulier, nous introduisons dans cette étude le coefficient de dépolarisation Raman du mode vibrationnel étudié et analysons son influence sur les diagrammes de rayonnement en champ lointain du signal CARS. Dans une seconde partie, nous nous intéressons à la génération du signal CARS au voisinage d'interfaces transverses et axiales. D'une part, nous présentons une méthode très simple pour obtenir des spectres CARS affranchis de tout fond non-résonant (c'est-à-dire similaires à des spectres Raman purs) au voisinage d'interfaces transverses, en utilisant une excitation conventionnelle. D'autre part, nous présentons une étude expérimentale et théorique de la modification du contraste d'une interface axiale en fonction du désaccord spectral des lasers d'excitation autour d'une résonance vibrationnelle. Ces effets sont intrinsèquement liés à la nature à la fois cohérente et résonante du processus de diffusion CARS. Enfin, dans le but de d'augmenter la sensibilité de la microscopie CARS, nous proposons de générer le signal CARS au voisinage d'une structure résonante. A cet effet, nous menons des étude théorique et expérimentale de la génération du signal CARS dans une cavité Fabry-Perot. Nous démontrons des effets intéressants pour des applications en microscopie CARS, qui incluent une exaltation du signal, une augmentation de sa directivité ainsi qu'une symétrisation des signaux générés en avant et en arrière de l'objet émetteur. Cette dernière étude illustre l'influence de l'environnement électromagnétique sur la génération de lumièreCoherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering ("CARS") is a spectroscopic technique that gives access to intra-molecular vibrational information. It was first proposed as a contrast mechanism in microscopy in 1982, and was implemented under a convenient colinear configuration in 1999. Since then, the signal generation in CARS microscopy has been studied in the litterature on some simple configurations. In this PhD dissertation, we extend the CARS signal generation study in isotropic media using a full-vectorial formalism. In particular, we introduce CARS signal dependency on the Raman depolarisation ratio and study theoretically its influence on far-field radiation patterns. In another part, we investigate the CARS signal generation in the vicinity of transverse and axial interfaces. On the one hand, a very simple method to obtain background free CARS spectra (i. E. Similar to pure Raman spectra) near transverse interfaces, with conventional excitation, is presented. One the other hand, we show theoretically and experimentally how the excitation detuning modifies the contrast of axial interfaces. These effects are tightly bound to the coherent and resonant nature of CARS. Finally, in order to enhance CARS microscopy sensitivity, we propose to generate the CARS signal near a resonant structure. In this purpose, we lead theoretical and experimental studies of CARS signal generation in a Fabry-Perot cavity. We show how this cavity enhances signal, increases its directivity and symetrise Fwd-CARS and Epi-CARS signals. Such effects are interesting for CARS microscopy. This last study illustrates the electromagnetic environment influence on light emission
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Guerrero, prado Patricio. "Reconstruction tridimensionnelle des objets plats du patrimoine à partir du signal de diffusion inélastique." Thesis, Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE), 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018SACLV035/document.
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La caractérisation tridimensionnelle de matériaux anciens plats est restée une activité non évidente à accomplir par des méthodes classiques de tomographie à rayons X en raison de leur morphologie anisotrope et de leur géométrie aplatie.Pour surmonter les limites de ces méthodologies, une modalité d'imagerie basée sur le rayonnement diffusé Compton est étudiée dans ce travail. La tomographie classique aux rayons X traite les données de diffusion Compton comme du bruit ajouté au processus de formation d'image, tandis que dans la tomographie du rayonnement diffusé, les conditions sont définies de sorte que la diffusion inélastique devienne le phénomène dominant dans la formation d'image. Dans ces conditions, les rotations relatives entre l'échantillon et la configuration d'imagerie ne sont plus nécessaires. Mathématiquement, ce problème est résolu par la transformée de Radon conique. Le problème direct où la sortie du système est l'image spectrale obtenue à partir d'un objet d'entrée est modélisé. Dans le problème inverse une estimation de la distribution tridimensionnelle de la densité électronique de l'objet d'entrée à partir de l'image spectrale est proposée. La faisabilité de cette méthodologie est supportée par des simulations numériquesThree-dimensional characterization of flat ancient material objects has remained a challenging activity to accomplish by conventional X-ray tomography methods due to their anisotropic morphology and flattened geometry.To overcome the limitations of such methodologies, an imaging modality based on Compton scattering is studied in this work. Classical X-ray tomography treats Compton scattering data as noise in the image formation process, while in Compton scattering tomography the conditions are set such that Compton data become the principal image contrasting agent. Under these conditions, we are able to avoid relative rotations between the sample and the imaging setup. Mathematically this problem is addressed by means of the conical Radon transform. A model of the direct problem is presented where the output of the system is the spectral image obtained from an input object. The inverse problem is addressed to estimate the 3D distribution of the electronic density of the input object from the spectral image. The feasibility of this methodology is supported by numerical simulations
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Van, Nevel Alan J. "Wavelet based noise removal for ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation /." free to MU campus, to others for purchase, 1996. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/mo/fullcit?p9737876.
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Bhatia, Navnina. "Scattering correction in cone beam tomography using continuously thickness-adapted kernels." Thesis, Lyon, 2016. http://www.theses.fr/2016LYSEI092.
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La tomodensitométrie intégrant une source de rayons X à faisceau divergent et un détecteur grand champ est une technique bien connue dans le domaine de la tomographie industrielle. La nature des matériaux et les épaisseurs traversées conduisent inévitablement à la génération de rayonnement diffusé. Ce dernier est généré par l’objet mais également par le détecteur. La présence de rayonnement parasite conduit à ne plus respecter l’hypothèse de la loi de Beer-Lambert. Par conséquent, on voit apparaitre sur les coupes tomographiques des artefacts de reconstruction comme des streaks, des effets ventouses ou des valeurs d’atténuation linéaire erronée. Par conséquence, on retrouve dans la littérature de nombreuses méthodes de correction du diffusé. Ce travail vise à mettre en point et tester une méthode originale de correction du diffusé. Le premier chapitre de cette étude, dresse un état de l’art de la plupart des méthodes de corrections existantes. Nous proposons, dans le deuxième chapitre, une évolution de la méthode de superposition des noyaux de convolution (Scatter Kernel Superposition). Notre méthode repose sur une description continue des noyaux en fonction de l’épaisseur traversée. Dans cette méthode, les noyaux de diffusion sont paramétrés analytiquement sur toute la plage d'épaisseur. Le procédé a été testé pour des objets à la fois mono-matériaux et poly-matériaux, ainsi que sur des données expérimentales et simulées. Nous montrons dans le troisième chapitre l’importance de la contribution du diffusé détecteur dans la qualité de l’image reconstruite. Mais également l’importance de décrire les noyaux de convolution à l'aide d'un modèle à quatre gaussienne. Les résultats obtenus à partir de données expérimentales prouvent que la correction du diffusé de l'objet seul ne suffit pas pour obtenir une image de reconstruite sans artefacts. Afin de disposer d’une meilleur modélisation du diffusé du détecteur, nous décrivons, dans le dernier chapitre, une méthode basée sur la combinaison de données expérimentales et simulées permettant d’améliorer l’estimation des noyaux de diffuséAdvanced Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) typically uses a divergent conebeam source and a large area detector. As a result, there an inevitable increase in the size area of illumination causing an increase in the intensity of X-ray scatter signal, both from the object and the detector. This leads to the violation of prime assumption of reconstruction process which is based on straight line integrals path followed by the photons. Consequently scatter artifacts appear in the reconstruction images as steaks, cupping effect and thus produce wrong reconstruction values. Due to the severity of the reconstruction artifact caused by scatter, many scatter corrections methods have been adopted in literature. The first part of this study, reviews most of the existing scatter correction methods. The effect of scattering becomes more prominent and challenging in case of X-ray source of high energy which is used in industrial Non Destructive Testing (NDT), due to higher scatter to primary ratio (SPR). Therefore, in this study, we propose a continuously thickness-adapted deconvolution approach based on improvements in the Scatter Kernel Superposition (SKS) method. In this method, the scatter kernels are analytically parameterized over the whole thickness range of the object under study to better sample the amplitude and shape of kernels with respect to the thickness. The method is tested for both homogeneous and heterogeneous objects as well as simulated and experimental data. Another important aspect of this study is the comprehensive evaluation of contribution of the detector scatter performed using continuous method by separating the contribution of scatter due to the object and the detector. This is performed by modeling the scatter kernels using a four-Gaussian model. In the first approach, we performed this evaluation based on simulation of kernels from Monte Carlo simulations and the corrections are performed on typical industrial experimental data. The results obtained prove that the scatter correction only due to the object is not sufficient to obtain reconstruction image, free from artifacts, as the detector also scatters considerably. In order to prove this point experimentally and to have a better modeling of the detector, we describe a method based on combination of experiments and simulations to calculate the scatter kernels. The results obtained also prove, the contribution of the detector scattering becomes important and the PSF of the detector is not constant as considered in the studies so far, but it varies to a great extend with the energy spectrum
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Matzner, Shari. "Model-Based Information Extraction From Synthetic Aperture Radar Signals." PDXScholar, 2011. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/248.
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Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) is a remote sensing technology for imaging areas of the earth's surface. SAR has been successfully used for monitoring characteristics of the natural environment such as land cover type and tree density. With the advent of higher resolution sensors, it is now theoretically possible to extract information about individual structures such as buildings from SAR imagery. This information could be used for disaster response and security-related intelligence. SAR has an advantage over other remote sensing technologies for these applications because SAR data can be collected during the night and in rainy or cloudy conditions. This research presents a model-based method for extracting information about a building -- its height and roof slope -- from a single SAR image. Other methods require multiple images or ancillary data from specialized sensors, making them less practical. The model-based method uses simulation to match a hypothesized building to an observed SAR image. The degree to which a simulation matches the observed data is measured by mutual information. The success of this method depends on the accuracy of the simulation and on the reliability of the mutual information similarity measure. Electromagnetic theory was applied to relate a building's physical characteristics to the features present in a SAR image. This understanding was used to quantify the precision of building information contained in SAR data, and to identify the inputs needed for accurate simulation. A new SAR simulation technique was developed to meet the accuracy and efficiency requirements of model-based information extraction. Mutual information, a concept from information theory, has become a standard for measuring the similarity between medical images. Its performance in the context of matching a simulation image to a SAR image was evaluated in this research, and it was found to perform well under certain conditions. The factors that affect its performance, and the model-based method overall, were found to include the size of the building and its orientation. Further refinements that expand the range of operational conditions for the method would lead to a practical tool for collecting information about buildings using SAR technology. This research was performed using SAR data from MIT-Lincoln Laboratory.
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R, S. Umesh. "Algorithms for processing polarization-rich optical imaging data." Thesis, Indian Institute of Science, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/2005/96.
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This work mainly focuses on signal processing issues related to continuous-wave, polarization-based direct imaging schemes. Here, we present a mathematical framework to analyze the performance of the Polarization Difference Imaging (PDI) and Polarization Modulation Imaging (PMI). We have considered three visualization parameters, namely, the polarization intensity (PI), Degree of Linear Polarization (DOLP) and polarization orientation (PO) for comparing these schemes. The first two parameters appear frequently in literature, possibly under different names. The last parameter, polarization orientation, has been introduced and elaborated in this thesis. We have also proposed some extensions/alternatives for the existing imaging and processing schemes and analyzed their advantages.
Theoretically and through Monte-Carlo simulations, we have studied the performance of these schemes under white and coloured noise conditions, concluding that, in general, the PMI gives better estimates of all the parameters. Experimental results corroborate our theoretical arguments. PMI is shown to give asymptotically efficient estimates of these parameters, whereas PDI is shown to give biased estimates of the first two and is also shown to be incapable of estimating PO. Moreover, it is shown that PDI is a particular case of PMI. The property of PDI, that it can yield estimates at lower variances has been recognized as its major strength. We have also shown that the three visualization parameters can be fused to form a colour image, giving a holistic view of the scene. We report the advantages of analyzing chunks of data and bootstrapped data under various circumstances.
Experiments were conducted to image objects through calibrated scattering media and natural media like mist, with successful results. Scattering media prepared with polystyrene microspheres of diameters 2.97m, 0.06m and 0.13m dispersed in water were used in our experiments. An intensified charge coupled device (CCD) camera was used to capture the images. Results showed that imaging could be performed beyond optical thickness of 40, for particles with 0.13m diameter. For larger particles, the depth to which we could image was much lesser. An experiment using an incoherent source yielded better results than with coherent sources, which we attribute to the speckle noise induced by coherent sources. We have suggested a harmonic based imaging scheme, which can perhaps be used when we have a mixture of scattering particles. We have also briefly touched upon the possible post processing that can be performed on the obtained results, and as an example, shown segmentation based on a PO imaging result.
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Varaprasad, K. S., and K. S. R. Murthy. "HELICOPTER BORNE TELEMETRY DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR DOWN RANGE APPLICATIONS." International Foundation for Telemetering, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/604927.
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ITC/USA 2005 Conference Proceedings / The Forty-First Annual International Telemetering Conference and Technical Exhibition / October 24-27, 2005 / Riviera Hotel & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NevadaThe terminal phase telemetry data acquisition has always been a challenging task especially for long and medium range test launches. The task becomes more complicated if the article under test describes a very low altitude cruise terminal phase trajectory. Generally, for long and medium range missions test fired into sea the terminal phase data is acquired by deploying instrumented ships in the vicinity of impact point but beyond the safety corridor. But for long range missions with low altitude cruise terminal phase trajectory and wide safety corridor this conventional approach will not work out because of limitation of LOS from the ship platforms. Hence, for such applications an air borne telemetry receiving system is also to be added to the down range instrumentation network. This paper describes a typical and cost effective air borne system realized utilizing the Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) products and technology. This paper also addresses as to how the signal scattering problems are tackled in the design implementation.
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Mokadem, Azza. "Analysis of scattering by urban areas in the frame of NLOS target detection in SAR images." Thesis, Supélec, 2014. http://www.theses.fr/2014SUPL0004/document.
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Les systèmes radar à synthèse d’ouverture (RSO) sont utilisés depuis de nombreuses années pour des applications militaires telles que la détection des cibles cachées. L’amélioration constante de la résolution de ces capteurs permet aujourd’hui d’accéder à un niveau de détail élevé dans la scène imagée. Cependant, l’interprétation de ces images demeure particulièrement compliquée dans le cas des milieux urbains. En effet, ces milieux particuliers sont sièges de nombreux phénomènes physiques et d’interactions multiples qui rendent la tâche de détection difficile et parfois erronée. C’est dans ce contexte que s’inscrit cette thèse. L’objectif est d’étudier la faisabilité de détection d’une cible en non visée directe du capteur à l’intérieur d’une scène simple et représentative du milieu urbain: le canyon urbain. Une étude sur la phénoménologie de propagation électromagnétique à l’intérieur des canyons urbains est menée à l’aide de mesures en environnement contrôlé à échelle réduite. Ces mesures ont permis la validation d’un outil électromagnétique commercial pour l’étude de la propagation d’une configuration à échelle réelle. Se basant sur les résultats de simulation du code électromagnétique validé, un outil maison, dédié à la prédiction des zones de détection d’une cible à l’intérieur d’un canyon urbain et à l’analyse de la signature électromagnétique correspondante, a été développé et validé. En outre, ce code contribue à l’interprétation complète de données radiométriques et interférométriques d’une scène urbaine réelleSynthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems have been used since many years for military applications such as the detection of hidden targets. With improved resolutions of these systems, high level of details can be distinguished in the corresponding images. However, some difficulties are encountered when analyzing the SAR images of urban areas. In particular, in these areas, many physical phenomena and interactions occur that make the detection of a target a challenging task. In this framework, the goal of the thesis is to investigate the feasibility of detecting Non Line Of Sight targets inside a simple and representative scene: the urban canyon. A study of the electromagnetic (EM) phenomenology of propagation inside urban canyons has been performed using indoor data at a reduced scale. These data allowed the validation of an EM commercial tool that studies the EM propagation at a real scale. Based on the results of simulation of this code, an in-house code was developed dedicated to predict the detection of a target inside an urban canyon and to analyze the corresponding EM signature. Moreover, this code contributed to a full interpretation of InSAR data of a real complex urban scene with targets
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Yoo, Thomas. "Application of a Multimodal Polarimetric Imager to Study the Polarimetric Response of Scattering Media and Microstructures." Thesis, Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE), 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018SACLX106/document.
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Les travaux réalisés au cours cette thèse ont eu comme objectif l’étude de l’interaction de la lumière polarisée avec des milieux et des particules diffusants. Ces travaux s’inscrivent dans un contexte collaboratif fort entre le LPICM et différents laboratoires privés et publics. Des aspects très variées ont été traités en profondeur dont le développement instrumental, la simulation numérique avancée et la création de protocoles de mesure pour l’interprétation de donnés à caractère complexe.La partie instrumentale de la thèse a été consacrée au développement d’un instrument novateur, adapté à la prise d’images polarimétriques à différents échelles (du millimètre au micron) pouvant être rapidement reconfigurable pour offrir différents modes d’imagerie du même échantillon. Les deux aspects principaux qui caractérisent l’instrument sont i) la possibilité d’obtenir des images polarimétriques réelles de l’échantillon et des images de la distribution angulaire de lumière diffusé par une zone sur l’échantillon dont sa taille et position peuvent être sélectionnée par l’utilisateur à volonté, ii) le contrôle total de l’état de polarisation, de la taille et de la divergence des faisceaux utilisés pour l’éclairage de l’échantillon et pour la réalisation des images de celui-ci. Ces deux aspects ne se trouvent réunis sur aucun autre appareil commercial ou expérimental actuel.Le premier objet d’étude en utilisant le polarimètre imageur multimodal a été l’étude de l’effet de l’épaisseur d’un milieu diffusant sur sa réponse optique. En imagerie médicale il existe un large consensus sur les avantages de l’utilisation de différentes propriétés polarimétriques pour améliorer l’efficacité de techniques optiques de dépistage de différentes maladies. En dépit de ces avantages, l’interprétation des observables polarimétriques en termes de propriétés physiologiques des tissus se trouve souvent obscurcie par l’influence de l’épaisseur, souvent inconnue, de l’échantillon étudié.L’objectif des travaux a été donc, de mieux comprendre la dépendance des propriétés polarimétriques de différents matériaux diffusants avec l’épaisseur de ceux-ci. En conclusion, il a été possible de montrer que, de manière assez universelle, les propriétés polarimétriques des milieux diffusants varient proportionnellement au chemin optique que la lumière a parcouru à l’intérieur du milieu, tandis que le dégrée de polarisation dépend quadratiquement de ce chemin. Cette découverte a pu être ensuite utilisée pour élaborer une méthode d’analyse de données qui permet de s’affranchir de l’effet des variations d’épaisseur des tissus, rendant ainsi les mesures très robustes et liées uniquement aux propriétés intrinsèques des échantillons étudiés.Un deuxième objet d’étude a été la réponse polarimétrique de particules de taille micrométrique. La sélection des particules étudiées par analogie à la taille des cellules qui forment les tissus biologiques et qui sont responsables de la dispersion de la lumière. Grâce à des mesures polarimétriques, il a été découvert que lorsque les microparticules sont éclairées avec une incidence oblique par rapport à l’axe optique du microscope, celles-ci semblent se comporter comme si elles étaient optiquement actives. D’ailleurs, il a été trouvé que la valeur de cette activité optique apparente dépend de la forme des particules étudiées. L’explication de ce phénomène est basée sur l’apparition d’une phase topologique dans le faisceau de lumière. Cette phase topologique dépend du parcours de la lumière diffusée à l’intérieur du microscope. L’observation inédite de cette phase topologique a été possible grâce au fait que l’imageur polarimétrique multimodale permet un éclairage des échantillons à l’incidence oblique. Cette découverte peut améliorer significativement l’efficacité de méthodes optiques pour la détermination de la forme de micro-objetsThe work carried out during this thesis was aimed to study the interaction of polarized light from the scattering media and particles. This work is part of a strong collaborative context between the LPICM and various private and public laboratories. A wide variety of aspects have been treated deeply, including instrumental development, advanced numerical simulation and the creation of measurement protocols for the interpretation of complex data.The instrumental part of the thesis was devoted to the development of an innovative instrument, suitable for taking polarimetric images at different scales (from millimeters to microns) that can be quickly reconfigured to offer different imaging modes of the same sample. The two main aspects that characterize the instrument are i) the possibility of obtaining real polarimetric images of the sample and the angular distribution of light scattered by an illuminated zone whose size and position can be controlled, ii) the total control of the polarization state, size and divergence of the beams. These two aspects are not united on any other commercial or experimental apparatus today.The first object of the study using the multimodal imaging polarimeter was to study the effect of the thickness from a scattering medium on its optical response. In medical imaging, there is a broad consensus on the benefits of using different polarimetric properties to improve the effectiveness of optical screening techniques for different diseases. Despite these advantages, the interpretation of the polarimetric responses in terms of the physiological properties of tissues has been obscured by the influence of the unknown thickness of the sample.The objective of the work was, therefore, to better understand the dependence of the polarimetric properties of different scattering materials with the known thickness. In conclusion, it is possible to show that the polarimetric properties of the scattering media vary proportionally with the optical path that the light has traveled inside the medium, whereas the degree of polarization depends quadratically on the optical path. This discovery could be used to develop a method of data analysis that overcomes the effect of thickness variations, thus making the measurements very robust and related only to the intrinsic properties of the samples studied.The second object of study was to study the polarimetric responses from particles of micrometric size. The selection of the particles studied by analogy to the size of the cells that form the biological tissues, and which are responsible for the dispersion of light. By means of the polarimetric measurements, it has been discovered that when the microparticles are illuminated with an oblique incidence with respect to the optical axis of the microscope, they appear to behave as if they were optically active. Moreover, it has been found that the value of this apparent optical activity depends on the shape of the particles. The explanation of this phenomenon is based on the appearance of a topological phase of the beam. This topological phase depends on the path of the light scattered inside the microscope. The unprecedented observation of this topological phase has been done by the fact that the multimodal polarimetric imager allows illumination of the samples at the oblique incidence. This discovery can significantly improve the efficiency of optical methods for determining the shape of micro-objects
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Zhang, Yuxiang. "Contrôle de santé des matériaux et structures par analyse de la coda ultrasonore." Thesis, Le Mans, 2013. http://www.theses.fr/2013LEMA1014/document.
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La coda ultrasonore présente une haute sensibilité aux perturbations du milieu de propagation. L'analyse de la coda par la Coda Wave Interferometry (CWI) permet d'évaluer précisément la variation de la vitesse de propagation (résolution en relatif de 0,001 %). Une telle évaluation peut être utilisée pour le contrôle non destructif (ECND) d’un matériau ou d'une structure.Un essai expérimental est présenté au début comme exemple d’utilisation de la CWI pour l’ECND du béton. Face aux problèmes inhérents au degré de précision de cet essai, nous présentons un protocole conçu pour améliorer la fiabilité des résultats CWI. Nous vérifions expérimenta vérifient que ce protocole peut améliorer la répétabilité de l’essai en réduisant les biais provenant des fluctuations de température ambiante et des procédures expérimentales. Avec ce protocole, une étude du comportement de béton sous un chargement uni-axial en traction directe a été effectuée en utilisant la CWI. Les comportements élastique (l’effet acoustoélastique) et anélastique (l’effet Kaiser) du béton sont observés via les résultats CWI. Un coefficient acoustoélastique effectif (Bêta) a été déterminé et utilisé pour la détection d’un endommagement léger du béton.La CWI est ensuite utilisée pour la détection globale de défauts dans un milieu initialement linéaire (verre) en observant la modulation non linéaire. L’apparition de ce phénomène non linéaire est due à la présence des défauts et détectée par la variation des résultats CWI en fonction de l’amplitude de l’onde de pompe. Nous montrons que cette méthode permet la détection des défauts et d’évaluation du niveau d’endommagement d’une manière globale sans zone aveugleWith their long and complex propagation paths, coda waves can probe the propagation medium repeatedly and show a high sensitivity to the perturbations to the medium, i.e. variations in propagation velocity. Since such variations may indicate the modification of elastic properties and Coda Wave interferometry (CWI) can determine it precisely (relative resolution of 0.001%), CWI is considered a promising method for non destructive testing and evaluation (NDT&E). An experimental test is presented as an example of the CWI use on concrete for NDT&E purpose. For solving the experimental repeatability issue revealed in this test, a bias-control protocol is designed to reduce the experimental bias in CWI results. It is experimentally confirmed that this protocol can remarkably improve the reliability of CWI results and the experimental repeatability. Together with this bias-control protocol, the CWI is used to study the behaviors of concrete under uni-axial load in direct tension. Both elastic (acoustoealstic effect) and inelastic (Kaiser effect) behaviors are observed via CWI results. Effective value of acoustoelastic coefficient is then determined from CWI results and used for the detection of an early-stage damage that artificially induced to the concrete specimen. A defect-detection method of an initially linear medium (glass) is then developed by using the CWI. Due to the nonlinearity brought by the defects, acoustic mixing effect occurred, and the observation of such effect is the indication of damage. The use of a broadband pump wave and the CWI makes possible to 1) detect the damage globally without blind zone and 2) assess the damage level in an effective manner
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Rodeghiero, Giacomo. "Complex Anisotropic Panels and Fast Electromagnetic Imaging – CAP-FELIM." Thesis, Paris 11, 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015PA112223.
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Le Contrôle Non Destructif (CND) de matériaux composites multicouches pour des problèmes de qualité, viabilité, sécurité et disponibilité des systèmes qui impliquent des pièces fabriquées dans les industries aéronautiques et de l’automobile est devenu une tâche essentielle aujourd’hui. L'objectif visé par cette thèse est l’imagerie électromagnétique de structures complexes multicouches anisotropes, de plus en plus utilisées dans des applications, et encore source de sérieux défis à l'étape de leur modélisation et encore plus à l'étape souvent en enfance de leur imagerie. En utilisant une vaste gamme de fréquences, qui va des courants de Foucault jusqu’aux micro-ondes, il y a un fort besoin de rendre disponibles des procédures de modélisation et d'imagerie qui sont robustes, rapides, précises et utiles à la décision des utilisateurs finaux sur des défauts potentiels, tant donc en basse fréquence (BF) (matériaux conducteurs, type fibre de carbone) qu’en haute fréquence (HF) (matériaux diélectriques, type fibre de verre). De plus, il est important d'obtenir des résultats en des temps brefs. Cependant, cela nécessite la connaissance d’une réponse précise à des sources externes aux multicouches, en considérant les couches des composites comme non endommagées ou endommagées : on parle donc de solution du problème direct, avec le cas particulier de sources élémentaires conduisant aux dyades de Green (DGF). La modélisation et la simulation numérique du problème direct sont gérés principalement via une solution au premier ordre de la formulation intégrale de contraste de source impliquant le tenseur de dépolarisation des défauts, quand ceux-ci sont assez petits vis-à-vis de l’épaisseur de peau locale (cas BF) ou de la longueur d'onde locale (cas HF). La précision des DGF doit nécessairement être assurée alors, même si les sources se situent loin de l'origine, ce qui donne un spectre de dyades qui oscille très rapidement. La technique d'interpolation-intégration dite de Padua-Domínguez est ainsi introduite dans le but d'évaluer de façon efficace des intégrales fortement oscillantes.Néanmoins, les matériaux composites peuvent souffrir de divers défauts, lors du processus de fabrication ou pendant leurs utilisations. Vides d’air, cavités remplies de liquide, fissures, etc., peuvent affecter le fonctionnement correct des structures composites. Il est donc indispensable de pouvoir détecter la présence des défauts. Ici, l’insistance est sur la méthode bien connue d’imagerie dite MUltiple SIgnal Classification (MUSIC), qui est basée sur la décomposition en valeurs singulières (SVD) des DGF ; celle-ci est développée afin de localiser les positions de multiples petits défauts volumiques en interaction faible enfouis dans des milieux anisotropes uniaxiaux. Le principal inconvénient de la méthode MUSIC est cependant sa sensibilité par rapport au bruit. Par conséquent, des méthodes MUSIC avec une résolution améliorée et la Recursively Applied and Projected (RAP) MUSIC sont introduites afin de surmonter un tel inconvénient de l'algorithme standard et de fournir des résultats de qualité avec une meilleure résolution. De nombreuses simulations numériques illustrent ces investigationsNon-Destructive Testing/Evaluation (NdT/E) of multi-layered composite materials for problems of quality, viability, safety and availability of systems involving manufactured parts (in aeronautics and in automotive industry, as a good example) has become an interesting and challenging task nowadays. The focus of the PhD thesis is on the electromagnetic (EM) imaging of complex anisotropic multi-slab composite panels as increasingly encountered in applications, yet source of strong challenges at modeling stage and even more at often-in-infancy imaging stage. From eddy-currents to microwaves, there is a strong need to make available modeling and imaging procedures that are robust, fast, accurate and useful to potential end-users’ decision about potential defects both at low-frequency (LF) (conductive materials, carbon-fiber like) and high-frequency (HF) (dielectric materials, glass-fiber like). Moreover, it is important to get the results in close-to-real-time. However, this requires an accurate response to external sources of the multilayers, considering the layers which these composite structures are made of as undamaged or damaged. The modeling at forward stage is managed via a first-order solution involving the dyadic Green’s functions (DGF) of the layers along with the depolarization tensor of the assumed defects when they are small enough vis-à-vis the skin depth (LF case) or the wavelength (HF case). The accuracy of the DGF has to be ensured even if the sources lie far away from the origin, which yields a fast-oscillating spectrum of the dyads. The Padua-Domínguez interpolation-integration technique is introduced herein in order to evaluate in an effective fashion fast-oscillating integrals.Damages or disorders, which these composite structures may suffer from, are of many kinds. One could mention voids, fluid-filled cavities or uniaxial defects with obvious impacts on the electromagnetic and geometric parameters of the multilayers. That is, the task to make available to end-users imaging algorithms tailored to detect the presence of defects. The well-known standard MUltiple SIgnal Classification (MUSIC) algorithm, which is based on the Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) of such DGF, is here applied to localize the positions of small multiple defects with weak interaction embedded in anisotropic uniaxial media. The main drawback of MUSIC is its sensitivity with respect to the noise. Therefore, MUSIC with enhanced resolution and Recursively Applied and Projected (RAP) MUSIC are introduced to overcome such a drawback of the standard algorithm and to provide quality results with better resolution
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Laleg, Taous-Meriem. "Analyse de signaux par quantification semi-classique. Application à l'analyse des signaux de pression artérielle." Phd thesis, Université de Versailles-Saint Quentin en Yvelines, 2008. http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-00357309.
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Cette thèse introduit une nouvelle méthode d'analyse de signaux, appelée SCSA, basée sur une quantification semi-classique. L'idée principale de la SCSA consiste à interpréter un signal en forme d'impulsions comme un puits de potentiel pour une particule semi-classique et à le représenter par les niveaux d'énergie discrets associés donnés par le spectre discret d'un opérateur de Schrödinger. La SCSA est une première étape vers une approximation par solitons (potentiels sans réflexion), qui définit une représentation parcimonieuse du signal, intéressante pour des applications en traitement du signal, par exemple la compression de données. Ce travail propose aussi un algorithme numérique pour l'estimation de signaux par la SCSA et présente les résultats de l'analyse des signaux de pression artérielle par cette méthode. En plus de la reconstruction satisfaisante de ces signaux, la SCSA introduit de nouveaux indices qui semblent véhiculer des informations physiologiques importantes.
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Weser, Robert. "Erfassung und Auswertung von Ultraschallechosignalen zur Charakterisierung konzentrierter disperser Stoffsysteme." Doctoral thesis, Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden, 2015. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-158895.
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Die Charakterisierung von Dispersionen hat das Ziel, die Zusammensetzung und den Zustand von partikelhaltigen Stoffgemischen zu erfassen. Vor allem der Zustand der dispersen Phase (Partikel), der wiederum von der Größe und der Konzentration der Partikel bestimmt wird, ist in diesem Zusammenhang von besonderer Bedeutung. Neben optischen Verfahren, wie der Laserbeugung oder der Lichtstreuung, ist die Anwendung von akustischen Methoden vor allem dann sinnvoll, wenn die zu untersuchenden dispersen Stoffgemische opak und optische Methoden nur noch eingeschränkt (nach Verdünnung) anwendbar sind. Derartige Dispersionen weisen oftmals eine hohe Partikelkonzentration auf.
Die Erfassung und Auswertung von Ultraschallechosignalen aus konzentrierten Dispersionen stellt einen neuartigen Ansatz innerhalb der akustischen Partikelmesstechnik dar. Im Rahmen der vorliegenden Arbeit wurden theoretische und experimentelle Untersuchungen zum Ultraschallrückstreuverhalten von konzentrierten Dispersionen im unteren Megahertzbereich durchgeführt. Die messtechnische Erfassung der von der Dispersion reflektierten Schallanteile stellte eine besondere Herausforderung dar. Vor allem bei Partikeln, die klein gegenüber der Wellenlänge des Schalls sind oder einen geringen akustischen Kontrast gegenüber der kontinuierlichen Phase aufweisen, ist ein entsprechend schwaches Echosignal zu erwarten. Im Ergebnis der durchgeführten Untersuchungen zeigt sich eine hohe Sensitivität des akustischen Rückstreuverhaltens gegenüber der Zusammensatzung der Dispersion. Vor allem in konzentrierten Dispersionen kann die Messung direkt, d. h. ohne vorherige Verdünnung durchgeführt werden. Dieser Umstand prädestiniert das entwickelte Messverfahren für den Einsatz innerhalb der prozessnahen Charakterisierung von Partikelsystemen, beispielsweise bei Nasszerkleinerungs- oder Kristallisationsprozessen. Bei derartigen Prozessen ist eine Probenahme und Probenaufbereitung nicht oder nur eingeschränkt möglich.
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Weston, Luke John Henry. "Signals for supersymmetry in photon photon scattering." Thesis, University of Southampton, 2001. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.368118.
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Bouchikhi, Abdelkhalek. "Analyse des signaux AM-FM par Transformation d'Huang Teager: application à l'acoustique sous marine." Phd thesis, Université Rennes 1, 2010. http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-00818032.
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La Décomposition Modale Empirique (EMD) est un outil de traitement de signal piloté par les données et dédié aux signaux non-stationnaires issus ou non de systèmes linéaires. L'idée de base de l'EMD est l'interpolation des extrema par des splines pour extraire de composantes oscillantes appelées modes empiriques intrinsèques (IMFs) et un résidu. Dans cette thèse, un nouvel algorithme de l'EMD est introduit où au lieu d'une interpolation rigide, un lissage est utilisé pour la construction des enveloppes supérieures et inférieures du signal à décomposer. Ce nouvel algorithme est plus robuste au bruit que l'EMD conventionnelle et réduit le nombre d'IMFs "artificielles" (sur-décomposition). En combinant le nouvel algorithme et la méthode de séparation d'énergie (ESA) basée sur l'Opérateur d'Energie de Teager-Kaiser (OETK), un nouveau schéma de démodulation des signaux AM-FM multi-composante appelé EMD-ESA est introduit. Différentes versions de l'EMD-ESA sont analysées en terme de performance. Pour l'analyse Temps-Fréquence (TF), une nouvelle formulation de la carte TF de l'EMD-ESA appelée Transformation de Teager-Huang (THT) est présentée. Cette nouvelle Représentation TF (RTF) ne présentant pas de termes d'interférences est comparée aux RTF classiques telles que le spectrogramme, le scalogramme, la distribution de Wigner-Ville Distribution (WVD), la Pseudo-WVD et la réallocation de la Pseudo-WVD. En combinant la nouvelle formulation de la THT et la transformée de Hough, une nouvelle méthode de détection des signaux multi-composante à modulation linéaire de fréquence dans le plan TF est présentée. Cette méthode de détection est appelée transformation de Teager-Huang-Hough (THHT). Les résultats de la THHT sont comparés à ceux de la transformée WVD-Hough. Finalement, l'analyse TF par THT et par des RTF classiques (WVD, spectrogramme, etc.) de signaux réels de rétrodiffusion par des coques cylindriques de dimensions et de caractéristiques physiques différentes est présentée. Les résultats obtenus montrent l'apport de la THT comme un outil TF.
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Meirelles, Gabriela Vaz. "Estudos estruturais e funcionais das proteínas cinases humanas Nek1 e Nek6." [s.n.], 2011. http://repositorio.unicamp.br/jspui/handle/REPOSIP/314351.
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Orientador: Jorg KobargTese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Biologia
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Resumo: A proteína NIMA foi identificada e caracterizada funcionalmente em Aspergillus nidulans como sendo uma serina/treonina cinase critica para a progressão do ciclo celular. As Neks (NIMA-related kinases) constituem uma família de cinases composta por 11 membros em mamíferos, que compartilham 40-45% de identidade com a proteína NIMA no domínio catalítico N-terminal. As Neks estão associadas a funções do ciclo celular e diversas patologias, o que as torna potenciais alvos quimioterápicos. Mutações no gene da Nek1 levam ao desenvolvimento da doença renal policistica e ao aparecimento de diversos efeitos pleiotrópicos, sugerindo sua participação em vias reguladoras de vários processos celulares. A Nek6, por sua vez, e ativada durante a mitose, e a super-expressão de mutantes inativos ou a sua depleção por RNAi produz células exibindo defeitos no fuso, anormalidades nucleares, parada na metáfase e apoptose. A Nek6 humana foi recentemente associada a carcinogênese, mas, assim como para a maioria das Neks, sua estrutura molecular, parceiros de interação e vias de sinalização permanecem ainda desconhecidos. Nesse trabalho, introduzimos a hNek6 como uma hub no interactoma humano. Uma extensa comparação de bancos de dados baseada em analises de conectividade mostrou que o quinoma humano e enriquecido em hubs. Nossas redes de interação incluem um amplo espectro de novos parceiros de interação para a hNek6 identificados em screenings de duplo - hibrido em levedura, classificados em 18 categorias funcionais. Alguns novos parceiros de interação da hNek6 são também possíveis substratos e, ainda, colocalizam com a hNek6 e ?-tubulina em células humanas, apontando para uma possível interação centrossomal. Os diversos parceiros de interação conectam a hNek6 a novas vias, como a sinalização de Notch e a regulação do citoesqueleto de actina, ou fornecem novas pistas de como a hNek6 poderia regular vias previamente propostas, como ciclo celular, reparo de DNA e sinalização do NF-?B. Alem disso, obtivemos o primeiro modelo estrutural de baixa resolução para a hNek6 a partir de SAXS. Analises estruturais revelaram que a hNek6 e um monômero em solução, apresentando uma conformação predominantemente globular, mas levemente alongada. Particularmente, a curta região N-terminal desordenada da hNek6 e importante para mediar as interações com seus parceiros. No caso da hNek1, observamos que ela interage com Fez1 e Clasp2 através de seus motivos coiled-coil, e colocaliza com essas proteínas em uma região candidata ao centrossomo
Abstract: NIMA was identified and functionally characterized in Aspergillus nidulans as a critical Ser/Thr kinase for cell cycle progression. The mammalian Neks (NIMA-related kinases) represent an evolutionarily conserved family of 11 serine/threonine kinases that share 40-45% identity with NIMA N-terminal domain. Neks are associated to cell cyclerelated functions and diverse pathologies, which highlight them as potential chemotherapeutic targets. Nek1 gene mutations lead to the development of polycystic kidney disease and the emergence of several pleiotropic effects, suggesting its involvement in pathways regulating various cellular processes. Nek6, in turn, is activated during mitosis, and overexpression of inactive mutants or its depletion by iRNA produces cells exhibiting mitotic spindle defects, nuclear abnormalities, metaphase arrest and apoptosis. Human Nek6 was recently found to be linked to carcinogenesis, but as for the majority of Neks, the molecular structure, interacting partners and signaling pathways remain elusive. Here we introduce hNek6 as a hub kinase in the human interactome. We performed a broad databank comparison based on degree distribution analysis and found that the human kinome is enriched in hubs. Our networks include a large set of novel hNek6 interactors identified in our yeast two-hybrid screens, classified into 18 functional categories. Some novel interactors are also putative substrates and colocalized with hNek6 and ?-tubulin in human cells, pointing to a possible centrosomal interaction. The interacting proteins link hNek6 to novel pathways, e.g. Notch signaling and actin cytoskeleton regulation, or give new insights on how hNek6 may regulate previously proposed pathways such as cell cycle, DNA repair and NF-?B signalings. Furthermore, we obtained the first low-resolution structural model of hNek6 by SAXS. Structural analysis revealed that hNek6 is a monomer in solution with a mostly globular, though slightly elongated conformation. Notably, we found that hNek6 unfolded short N-terminal region is important to mediate the interactions with its partners. In the case of hNek1, we found that it interacts with Fez1 and Clasp2 through coiled-coil motifs and colocalizes with these proteins in a candidate centrosomal region
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Bioquimica
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McGuire, John Andrew. "Femtosecond nonlinear spectroscopy at surfaces Second-harmonic probing of hole burning at the Si(111)7x7 surface and fourier-transform sum-frequency vibrational spectroscopy." Berkeley, Calif. : Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ; distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy, 2004. http://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/836810-xRj01W/native/.
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Thesis (Ph.D.); Submitted to the University of California, Berkeley, CA (US); 24 Nov 2004.Published through the Information Bridge: DOE Scientific and Technical Information. "LBNL--56751" McGuire, John Andrew. USDOE Director. Office of Science. Office of Basic Energy Sciences. Materials Science and Engineering Division (US) 11/24/2004. Report is also available in paper and microfiche from NTIS.
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Luo, Linqing. "Time-frequency localisation of distributed Brillouin Optical Time Domain Reflectometry." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2018. https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/274568.
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Distributed fibre optic sensing (DFOS) is essential for structural health monitoring (SHM) of strain changes induced during the lifetime of a structure. Among different DFOS systems, the Brillouin Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (BOTDR) takes the advantages of obtaining full frequency spectrum to provide strain and temperature information along the optic fibre. The key parameters of distributed fibre optic sensors, spatial and frequency resolution, are strongly linked with the time-frequency (T-F) localisation in the system in three parts: pulse, hardware design and optical fibre. T-F localization is fundamentally important for the communication system, whereas in this study the importance of the T-F localisation to the spatial and frequency resolution, repeatability and the measurement speed are introduced in BOTDR. In this dissertation, the development of DFOS is first introduced, including both traditional methods and new developed designs. The literature review shows the signal to noise ratio (SNR) of BOTDR can be improved by investigating its T-F localisation. In the hardware design, in order to improve the T-F localisation in hardware architecture, a Short-Time Fourier Transform-Brillouin Optical Time-Domain Reflectometry (STFT-BOTDR), which implements STFT over the full frequency spectrum to measure the distributed temperature and strain along the optic fibre, is applied so that the conventional frequency sweeping method can be replaced for high resolution and fast speed measurement, providing new research advances in dynamic distributed sensing. The STFT based BOTDR has better T-F localisation, which in turn provides an opportunity for off-line post signal processing that is more adaptable for fast speed measurements. The spatial and frequency resolution of dynamic BOTDR sensing is limited by the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) and the T-F localization of the input pulse shape. The T-F localized input pulse shape can enhance the SNR and the spatial and frequency resolution in STFT-BOTDR. In this study, simulation and experiments of T-F localized different pulses shapes are conducted to examine the limitation of the system resolution. The result indicates that a rectangular pulse should be selected to optimize the spatial resolution and a Lorentzian pulse could be chosen to optimize the frequency resolution, while a Gaussian shape pulse can be used in general applications for its balanced performance in both spatial and frequency resolution. Meanwhile, T-F localization is used for pulse T-F localisation optimisation. A set of Kaiser-Bessel functions is used to simulate different pulse shapes and to compare their parameters in terms of T-F localisation and their Brillouin scattering spectrum. A method using an iterative filtering algorithm to achieve the optimised pulse in terms of T-F localisation is introduced to converge the Effective-pulse Width (TEW) in the time-domain and Effective-pulse Linewidth (FEL) in the frequency domain to identify the fundamental limitations. The optimised pulse can be fitted with a 7th order Gaussian (super-Gaussian) shape and it offers the best experimental performance compared to a Rectangular pulse. The sensitivity of a sensor to strain or temperature variations due to distributed Brillouin scattering is closely related to the power distribution on the Brillouin scattering spectrum which is related to the property of the optic fibre. The performance of a highly nonlinear fibre that can generate a higher Brillouin scattering signal is compared to that of a standard single mode fibre. The results show that much higher SNR of the Brillouin scattering spectrum and smaller frequency uncertainties in the sensing measurement can be achieved by using a highly nonlinear fibre for comparable launched powers. With a measurement speed of 4 Hz, the frequency uncertainty can be 0.43 MHz, corresponding to 10 με in strain or 0.43°C in temperature uncertainty for the tested highly nonlinear fibre. In contrast, for a standard single mode fibre, the value would increase to about 1.02 MHz (25 με or 1.02°C), demonstrating the advantage of the tested highly nonlinear fibre for distributed strain/temperature sensing. Results show that, by using a small effective area highly nonlinear fibre, the strain or temperature resolution can be improved because it generates stronger Brillouin scattering signal with high SNR and high Q factor spectrum, both of which determine the optimal averaging time in a single measurement. In general, the STFT-BOTDR can achieve 1 m spatial resolution, 10 με frequency resolution on a 10 km fibre with measurement speed at about 2.5 kHz.
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Belmonte, Rivas Maria. "Bistatic scattering of global positioning system signals from Arctic sea ice." Connect to online resource, 2007. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3273661.
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Diong, Mouhamadou. "Développement d'outils statistiques pour l'amélioration de dispositifs d'imagerie acoustique et micro-onde." Thesis, Aix-Marseille, 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015AIXM4771/document.
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L'un des enjeux majeurs pour les systèmes d'imagerie par diffraction acoustique et micro-onde, est l'amélioration des performances obtenues au moment de la reconstruction des objets étudiés. Cette amélioration peut s'effectuer par la recherche d'algorithmes d'imagerie plus performants d'une part et par la recherche d'une meilleure configuration de mesures d'autre part. La première approche (recherche d'algorithmes) permet d'améliorer le processus d'extraction de l'information présente dans un échantillon de mesures donné. Néanmoins, la qualité des résultats d'imagerie reste limitée par la quantité d'information initialement disponible. La seconde approche consiste à choisir la configuration de mesures de manière à augmenter la quantité d'information disponible dans les données. Pour cette approche, il est nécessaire de quantifier la quantité d'information dans les données. En théorie de l'estimation, ceci équivaut à quantifier la performance du système. Dans cette thèse, nous utilisons la Borne de Cramer Rao comme mesure de performance, car elle permet d'analyser la performance des systèmes de mesures sans être influencé par le choix de la méthode d'inversion utilisée. Deux analyses sont proposées dans ce manuscrit. La première consiste en l'évaluation de l'influence des facteurs expérimentaux sur la performance d'inversion. Cette analyse a été effectuée pour différents objets le tout sous une hypothèse de configuration bidimensionnelle. La seconde analyse consiste à comparer les performances de l'estimateur obtenu avec l'approximation de Born aux valeurs de la borne de Cramer Rao (BCR); l'objectif étant d'illustrer d'autres applications possibles de la BCRImproving the performance of diffraction based imaging systems constitutes a major issue in both acoustic and electromagnetic scattering. To solve this problem, two main approaches can be explored. The first one consists in improving the inversion algorithms used in diffraction based imaging. However, while this approach generally leads to a significant improvement of the performance of the imaging system, it remains limited by the initial amount of information available within the measurements. The second one consists in improving the measurement system in order to maximize the amount of information within the experimental data. This approach does require a quantitative mean of measuring the amount of information available. In estimation problems, the {appraisal of the} performance of the system is often used for that purpose. In this Ph.D. thesis, we use the Cramer Rao bound to assess the performance of the imaging system. In fact, this quantity has the advantage of providing an assessment which is independent from the inversion algorithm used. Two main analysis are discussed in this thesis. The first analysis explores the influence on the system's performance, of several experimental conditions such as the antennas positions, the radiation pattern of the source, the properties of the background medium, etc. Two classes of objects are considered: 2D homogeneous circular cylindrical objects and 2D cylindrical objects with defect. The second analysis studies the performance of an estimator based on Born approximation with the Cramer Rao Bound as reference. The aim of this second analysis is to showcase other possible applications for the Cramer Rao Bound
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Ben, Zid Maha. "Emploi de techniques de traitement de signal MIMO pour des applications dédiées réseaux de capteurs sans fil." Thesis, Grenoble, 2012. http://www.theses.fr/2012GRENT017/document.
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Dans ce travail de thèse, on s'intéresse é l'emploi de techniques de traitement de signal de systèmes de communication MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) pour des applications aux réseaux de capteurs sans fil. Les contraintes énergétiques de cette classe de réseau font appel à des topologies particulières et le réseau peut être perçu comme étant un ensemble de grappes de nœuds capteurs. Ceci ouvre la porte à des techniques avancées de communication de type MIMO. Dans un premier temps, les différents aspects caractérisant les réseaux de capteurs sans fil sont introduits. Puis, les efforts engagés pour optimiser la conservation de l'énergie dans ces réseaux sont résumés. Les concepts de base de systèmes MIMOs sont abordés dans le deuxième chapitre et l'exploration par voie numérique de différentes pistes de la technologie MIMO sont exposées. Nous nous intéressons à des techniques de diversité de polarisation dans le cadre de milieux de communication riches en diffuseurs. Par la suite, des méthodes de type beamforming sont proposées pour la localisation dans les réseaux de capteurs sans fil. Le nouvel algorithme de localisation est présenté et les performances sont évaluées. Nous identifions la configuration pour la communication inter-grappes qui permet pour les meilleurs compromis entre énergie et efficacité spectrale dans les réseaux de capteurs sans fil. Finalement, nous envisageons la technique de sélection de nœuds capteurs afin de réduire la consommation de l'énergie dans le réseau de capteur sans filThe aim of this work is to study from a signal processing point of view the use of MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) communication systems for algorithms dedicated to wireless sensor networks. We investigate energy-constrained wireless sensor networks and we focus on cluster topology of the network. This topology permits for the use of MIMO communication system model. First, we review different aspects that characterize the wireless sensor network. Then, we introduce the existing strategies for energy conservation in the network. The basic concepts of MIMO systems are presented in the second chapter and numerical results are provided for evaluating the performances of MIMO techniques. Of particular interest, polarization diversity over rich scattering environment is studied. Thereafter, beamforming approach is proposed for the development of an original localization algorithm in wireless sensor network. The novel algorithm is described and performances are evaluated by simulation. We determine the optimal system configuration between a pair of clusters that permits for the highest capacity to energy ratio in the fourth chapter. The final chapter is devoted to sensor nodes selection in wireless sensor network. The aim of using such technique is to make energy conservation in the network
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Bellomo, Lucio. "Étude et réalisation d'un radar ULB à conjugaison de phase en micro-ondes." Phd thesis, Toulon, 2012. http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-00703376.
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Cette thèse s'inscrit dans le domaine de l'imagerie non-destructive en électromagnétisme. L'originalité du travail réside, tout d'abord, dans sa forte connotation expérimentale. Celle-ci a abouti à la construction d'un prototype RADAR capable d'acquérir des données multisources-multistatiques dans la gamme de fréquence [2-4] GHz. De plus, ce système implémente la formation de voies au moyen d'un réseau d'atténuateurs/déphaseurs commandé numériquement.Les expériences menées relèvent, d'une part, de l'imagerie qualitative. Le Retournement Temporel, ainsi que les méthodes DORT et TR-MUSIC, ont été appliqués afin de détecter et localiser des cibles diffractantes. Le cas des milieux réverbérants a notamment été abordé.D'autre part, le prototype a été utilisé dans le cadre de la diffraction inverse quantitative sur des données très limitées en ouverture. Un algorithme itératif non-linéarisé prenant en compte l'aspect multi-fréquentiel des données a été adapté à la configuration expérimentale notamment grâce à une procédure de calibration performante.Enfin, la possibilité de greffer les avantages du Retournement Temporel sur ces techniques quantitatives a été étudiée. L'objectif est l'amélioration des résultats dans des milieux aléatoires proches de ceux rencontrés notamment en imagerie médicale (détection de tumeurs) ou en sondage du sous-sol (détection de mines, de nappes de pétrole).
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Routh, H. F. "Scattering of ultrasound by blood with reference to the analysis of doppler signals." Thesis, Bucks New University, 1987. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.380271.
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Jones, Benjamin A. "Acoustic scattering of broadband echolocation signals from prey of Blainville's beaked whales : modeling and analysis /." Thesis, Online version, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/1912/1283.
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Thesis (M.S.)--Joint Program in Oceanography/ Applied Ocean Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 2006."September 2006." Bibliography: p. 89-96.
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Jones, Benjamin A. (Benjamin Aaron). "Acoustic scattering of broadband echolocation signals from prey of Blainville's beaked whales : modeling and analysis." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/39228.
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Thesis (S.M.)--Joint Program in Oceanography/Applied Ocean Science and Engineering (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering; and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution), 2006.This electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.
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Blainville's beaked whales (Mesoplodon densirostris) use broadband, ultrasonic echolocation signals (27 to 57 kHz) to search for, localize, and approach prey that generally consist of mid-water and deep-water fishes and squid. Although it is well known that the spectral characteristics of broadband echoes from marine organisms are a strong function of size, shape, orientation and anatomical group, little is known as to whether or not these or other toothed whales use spectral cues in discriminating between prey and non-prey. In order to study the prey-classification process, a stereo acoustic tag was mounted on a Blainville's beaked whale so that emitted clicks and corresponding echoes from prey could be recorded. A comparison of echoes from prey selected by the whale and those from randomly chosen scatterers suggests that the whale may have, indeed, discriminated between echoes using spectral features and target strengths. Specifically, the whale appears to have favored prey with one or more deep nulls in the echo spectra as well as ones with higher target strength. A three-dimensional, acoustic scattering model is also developed to simulate broadband scattering from squid, a likely prey of the beaked whale.
(cont.) This model applies the distorted wave Born approximation (DWBA) to a weakly-scattering, inhomogeneous body using a combined ray trace and volume integration approach. Scatterer features are represented with volume elements that are small (less than 1=12th of the wavelength) for the frequency range of interest (0 to 120 kHz). Ranges of validity with respect to material properties and numerical considerations are explored using benchmark computations with simpler geometries such as fluid-filled spherical and cylindrical fluid shells. Modeling predictions are compared with published data from live, freely swimming squid. These results, as well as previously published studies, are used in the analysis of the echo spectra of the whale's ensonified targets.
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Bel, kamel Emna. "Modélisation du canal en ondes millimétriques pour des applications radar automobile." Thesis, Ecole nationale supérieure Mines-Télécom Atlantique Bretagne Pays de la Loire, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017IMTA0042/document.
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L’amélioration de la sécurité routière ainsi que le développement des systèmes de transports intelligents sont des enjeux d’avenir dans le secteur automobile avec un essor considérable du véhicule semi autonome et autonome. Les systèmes de sécurité active qui équipent de plus en plus les véhicules commercialisés utilisent des capteurs radar (longue et courte portée) fonctionnant dans les bandes 24 GHz ou 77 GHz. L’étude et la mise au point de tels capteurs peuvent être facilitées via l’utilisation d’une plate-forme de simulation générique permettant de simuler un système radar couplé à son environnement selon des scénarios types prédéfinis. Il est alors nécessaire de disposer d’une représentation fiable et réaliste de l’environnement et des objets présents.Cette thèse aborde la caractérisation et la modélisation du canal de propagation et plus largement de l’environnement radioélectrique en ondes millimétriques pour des applications radar, en termes de phénomènes de propagation (trajets multiples, réflexion, diffraction …) et de cibles électriquement larges. Une combinaison de méthodes asymptotiques a été mise en œuvre afin de permettre l'analyse de problèmes électriquement larges en bande W, tout en réduisant les exigences en temps de calcul et en capacité de mémoire. La précision du simulateur a été évaluée à l’aide d’une campagne de mesures de SER de cibles canoniques et complexes de petite taille (inférieure 6cm) dans une chambre anéchoïque. Le banc de mesure mis en œuvre a permis également de valider une procédure expérimentale de détermination de la signature radar. En effet, la procédure expérimentale a été généralisée à la mesure de la signature radar d’objets de taille réelle, dans un milieu « indoor ». Les mesures effectuées ont montré une bonne adéquation avec les résultats présentés dans la littérature. En outre, ces données expérimentales permettent d’extraire une description de la cible par des points brillants qui modélisent les phénomènes de diffusion et de réflexion spéculaire. La réponse à haute fréquence d’une cible peut être approchée par la somme de réponses de ses points brillants. On propose ainsi de simplifier les signatures mesurées pour maximiser l'efficacité de calcul. Comparé aux modèles géométriques détaillés d’une cible complexe, le modèle de points brillants conduit à une meilleure efficacité des simulations de propagation basées sur des rayons dans des scénarios routiers. Le modèle tient également compte de l’anisotropie des diffuseurs (dans le plan azimutal) en modélisant leurs amplitudes par des gaussiennesImproving road safety as well as the development of intelligent transport systems are issues of the future in the automotive sector with a considerable rise of the semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicle. The active safety systems that increasingly equip commercial vehicles use radar sensors (long and short range) operating in the 24 GHz or 77GHz bands. The study and development of such sensors can be facilitated through the use of a generic simulation platform to simulate a radar system coupled to its environment according to predefined standard scenarios. It is then necessary to have a reliable and realistic representation of the environment as well as targets. This thesis deals with the characterization and modelling of the propagation channel for radar applications, in terms of propagation phenomena (multipath, reflection, diffraction …) and electrically large targets. A combination of asymptotic methods was developed for the analysis of electrically large problems in W band, while reducing the requirements in CPU time and memory. The accuracy of the simulator was evaluated with radar cross section measurement of canonical and complex small targets (not exceeding 6 cm) in an anechoic chamber. The developed bench measurement also made it possible to validate an experimental procedure for determining the radar signature. Indeed, the experimental characterization was generalized to characterize various automotive related targets in an “indoor” environment. Measurement results matched well with the results presented in the literature. Moreover, the experimental data allows the extraction of a simple target description in terms of scattering points which model the diffusion and specular reflection phenomena. The high frequency response of a target can be approached by the sum of the responses of its scattering centres. It is thus proposed to simplify the measured signatures in order to increase the computation efficiency. Compared to detailed geometrical representation of a complex target, scattering centre model leads to better efficiency of ray-based propagation simulations of road scenarios. The model also takes into account the scattering centre anisotropy (in the azimuth plan) by modelling their amplitudes by Gaussian ones
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Nounouh, Soufiane. "Protocoles de mesure et de calibrage de champs électromagnétiques en vue de l'imagerie par diffraction d'objets faiblement enfouis." Thesis, Aix-Marseille, 2013. http://www.theses.fr/2013AIXM4750/document.
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Cette thèse est consacrée à la mise en place d'un système hyperfréquence dédié à l'imagerie du proche sous-sol. L'analyse de l'onde mesurée après interaction de l'onde incidente avec le milieu permet de remonter aux propriétés électromagnétiques de la structure illuminée. Ici, nous choisissons d'utiliser une seule fréquence en s'appuyant sur une configuration multistatique pour garantir une meilleure diversité de l'information.L'imagerie quantitative exige un calibrage minutieux des données mesurées après correction des erreurs expérimentales. Un calibrage a été donc proposé, basé sur la mesure du diagramme de rayonnement de chaque antenne. Celles-ci sont modélisées quantitativement en champ proche grâce à une combinaison de fils sources adéquatement optimisée. Ce calibrage, rapide et simple, ne nécessite pas d'objets de calibrage supplémentaires. Il a été d'abord testé dans le cas de la diffraction par des objets 2D en espace libre, puis dans le cas d'objets faiblement enfouis. Les champs calibrés servent de données d'entrée à des algorithmes d'inversion. En terme de localisation, les résultats obtenus sont très satisfaisants. Quant à la caractérisation, la configuration stratifiée apparaît bien moins propice que la configuration en espace libre, de part la faible quantité d'information disponible. Des changements ont été apportés à la configuration (différentes antennes avec ou sans orientation) dans l'optique d'améliorer le rapport signal à bruit. Bien que les reconstructions des permittivité soient encore perfectibles, les premiers résultats sont intéressants d'autant plus que les algorithmes n'exploitent aucune information a-priori sur la cibleThis thesis is devoted to the development of a microwave system dedicated to subsurface imaging applications. The analysis of the measured wave after the interaction with the medium allows to retrieve the electromagnetic properties of the probed structure. Here, we choose a single frequency operating mode combined with a multistatic configuration in order to improve the information diversity.Quantitative imaging requires a high-precision calibration of the measured data even after a careful correction of experimental errors. Thus, a calibration method is proposed, exploiting the measurement in free-space of the radiation pattern of each antenna. These patterns are quantitatively modeled thanks to an optimized linear combination of elementary sources positioned on the antenna's aperture. This simple and efficient calibration avoids additional measurements with calibration objects. This method provides successful results in a 2D free space scattering problem, as well as in the shallowly buried targets case.The calibrated data serve as inputs to inversion algorithms. As localization is concerned, very satisfactory detection results are obtained. Regarding the characterization aspects, the results indicate that the stratified configuration is less suitable than the free space configuration, due to its lack of spatial information. In order to improve the signal-to-noise ratio, some amendments are made to the experimental configuration (different antennas with or without orientation). Although the permittivity reconstructions are perfectible, the first results are promising especially since no a-priori on the targets has been inserted in the inversion algorithm so far
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Ge, Xunyou. "Imagerie ultrarapide à l’échelle nanométrique par diffraction XUV cohérente." Thesis, Paris 11, 2012. http://www.theses.fr/2012PA112361/document.
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Imager des objets non-périodiques à une échelle nanométrique et à une échelle femto seconde est un vrai challenge à notre époque. Les techniques d’imagerie « sans lentille » sont des moyens puissants pour répondre à ce besoin. En utilisant des sources ultrarapide (~fs) et cohérente (ex. laser à électron libre ou harmoniques d’ordres élevés), ces techniques nous permettent de reconstruire des objets à partir de leur figure de diffraction, remplaçant les optiques conventionnelles du système d’imagerie par un algorithme informatique. Dans ce travail de thèse, je présent des expériences d’imageries en utilisant un rayonnement extrême-UV (15~40 nm) produit par la génération d’harmoniques d’ordre élevé d’un laser infrarouge puissant. Ce manuscrit est constitué d’une introduction, un chapitre de background théorique, trois chapitres de travail de thèse et une conclusion générale avec perspectives. La première partie du travail de thèse porte sur les développements et caractérisations de la ligne de lumière avec l’objectif de générer maximum de photons harmoniques cohérents avec un front d’onde plat. La deuxième partie est consacrée aux expériences et analyses de trois techniques d’imageries « sans lentille » : Imagerie par diffraction cohérente (CDI), Holographie par la transformée de Fourier (FTH) et Holographie avec références étendues (HERALDO). Ces derniers nous permettent de reconstruire des objets avec une résolution spatiale de 78 nm dans le cas de CDI et de 112 nm dans le cas de HERALDO, tous les deux avec une résolution temporaire de 20 fs. La troisième partie est une première application physique de l’imagerie sur la ligne harmonique. Il s’agit des études statiques et dynamiques de nano-domaines magnétique avec une résolution spatiale sub-100 nm à l’échelle femto seconde. Perspective des techniques d’imagerie 3D et développement potentiel de la ligne d’harmoniques sont présentés à la finUltrafast imaging of isolated objects with nanometric spatial resolution is a great challenge in our time. The lensless imaging techniques have shown great potential to answer this challenge. In lensless imaging, one can reconstruct sample images from their diffraction patterns with computational algorithms, which replace the conventional lens systems. Using ultrafast and coherent light sources, such as free electron laser and high order harmonics, one can investigate dynamic phenomena at the femtosecond time scale. In this thesis work, I present the lenless imaging experiments using XUV radiation provided by a laser driven high order harmonic beamline. The manuscript is composed of an introduction, a chapter of theoretical background, three chapters of main research work and a general conclusion with perspectives. The first part of this work concerns the development of the harmonic beamline to optimize the illumination condition for lensless imaging. The second part concentrates on the imaging techniques: the Coherent Diffraction Imaging (CDI), the Fourier Transform Holography (FTH) and the Holography using extended references (HERALDO). The reconstructions have achieved 78 nm spatial resolution in case of CDI and 112 nm resolution in case of HERALDO, both in single-shot regime corresponding to a temporal resolution of 20 fs. The third part presents the first physical application on the harmonic beamline using the lensless imaging. Samples with magnetic nano-domains have been studied with sub-100 nm spatial resolution, which paves the way for ultrafast magnetic dynamic studies. At the end, single-shot 3D imaging and further beamline development have been discussed
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DiBenedetto, Michael Francis. "Development of critical-area criteria for protecting microwave landing system azimuth and elevation antenna guidance signals." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 1999. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1175268091.
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Almehmadi, Fares Saleh S. "Secure Chaotic Transmission of Digital and Analog Signals Under Profiled Beam Propagation in Acousto-Optic Bragg Cells with Feedback." University of Dayton / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1426781250.
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Blanchette-Guertin, Jean-François. "Seismic energy propagation in highly scattering environments and constraints on lunar interior structure from the scattered signals of the Apollo passive seismic experiment." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/50090.
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Meteoroid impacts over hundreds of millions to billions of years can produce a highly fractured and heterogeneous megaregolith layer on planetary bodies such as the Moon that lack effective surface recycling mechanisms. The energy from seismic events occurring on these bodies undergoes scattering in the fractured layer(s) and this process generates extensive coda wave trains that follow major seismic wave arrivals. These long coda trains can obscure the secondary crustal, mantle or core phases that are often crucial in assessing the interior structure of these planetary bodies when using more traditional seismological analyses. However, the decay properties of these codas are affected by the interior velocity, intrinsic attenuation and scattering structure of the planet or moon. As such, these decay properties can contain valuable information regarding these aspects of interior structure. This thesis provides the first systematic analysis of scattering in the Apollo Passive Seismic Experiment dataset, demonstrating that scattering in the Moon occurs over a wide range of frequencies, and dominantly in the near-surface megaregolith that comprises many more small scale heterogeneities than large ones. I also present a new numerical modeling technique (referred to as PHONON1D) that models seismic energy propagation and integrates high levels of scattering. Using this method, I investigate the effects of various velocity, scattering and intrinsic attenuation structures on the scattered coda. Results show that the main controls on the coda generation and decay times are the seismic velocity profile, attenuation levels, and the number density of scatterers. Thus these properties can be assessed by comparing predicted synthetic seismic coda with those observed in the Apollo Passive Seismic Experiment data. Finally, I use the PHONON1D method to show that locations within young and large impact basins, away from the edges, have the potential to minimize the scattering observed in the recorded seismic signals. These locations would be ideal for the emplacement of future seismic surveys on the lunar surface.Science, Faculty of
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Hennig, Andreas [Verfasser]. "Study of Proton-Neutron Mixed-Symmetry Excitations in 96Ru by Means of Inelastic Proton Scattering and Digital Pulse Processing of Semiconductor Detector Signals / Andreas Hennig." München : Verlag Dr. Hut, 2014. http://d-nb.info/1063221986/34.
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Kovac, Philip. "Exploring time-dependent approaches towards the calculation of dynamics and spectroscopic signals: A mixed quantum/semiclassical wave packet method and the theory of transient absorption and femtosecond stimulated Raman scattering." Thesis, University of Oregon, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/1794/23124.
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We present a time-dependent mixed quantum/semiclassical approach to calculating linear absorption spectra. Applying Variational Fixed Vibrational Basis/Gaussian Bath theory (FVB/GB) to the treatment of small molecules isolated in an extended cryogenic medium, an assumed time-scale separation between the few rapid, largely intramolecular modes of the guest and the several slower extended modes of the medium is utilized to partition a system from the surrounding bath. The system dynamics are handled with basis set methods, while the bath degrees of freedom are subject to a semiclasscial thawed Gaussian ansatz. The linear absorption spectrum for a realistic model system is calculated using FVB/GB results and then compared with a numerically exact calculation. Also contained in this dissertation are previously published theoretical works on Transient Absorption and Femtosecond Stimulated Raman Spectroscopy. Both encompass a rebuilding of the theory and elucidate the information content of the respective spectroscopic signals.
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Boisot, Olivier. "Étude de la rétrodiffusion des surfaces d'eau en bande Ka à faible incidence." Thesis, Toulon, 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015TOUL0008/document.
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L’évolution des techniques altimétriques de la bande Ku Nadir vers la bande Ka et l’interféro-métrie large fauchée proche Nadir dans le contexte de la mission SWOT (« Surface Water Ocean Topography », CNES/NASA) soulève de nouvelles questions scientifiques quant à la validité des modèles de rétrodiffusion des surfaces d’eau dans cette bande de fréquence et les erreurs sur les estimations de hauteurs d’eau dues aux mouvements de ces surfaces au cours du temps. Un modèle de rétrodiffusion (GO4) adapté à la configuration SWOT est présenté. Il conserve la précision du modèle de référence de l’Optique Physique tout en gardant la simplicité du modèle plus couramment employé de l’Optique Géométrique. En plus du paramètre classique de pente, il introduit un paramètre supplémentaire, dit de « courbure effective » (msc). Le modèle permet l’inversion des paramètres de pente et de courbure de la surface sous certaines conditions déve-loppées dans ce manuscrit. La validité des modèles conjoints de rétrodiffusion en bande Ka et de surface d’eau a été vérifiée sur des mesures radar effectuées en soufflerie dans un environnement contrôlé. Dans une dernière partie, les propriétés temporelles du signal rétrodiffusé ont été étudiées, en particulier le temps de corrélation et le décalage Doppler induit par le mouvement des vagues. Nous étudions l’influence de ces quantités sur les performances de la synthèse SAR non focalisée du système SWOTThe evolution of the altimetric techniques from Ku-band to Ka-band and the wide swath al-timetry in the context of the SWOT mission (« Surface Water Ocean Topography », CNES/NASA) raises new scientific questions about the validity of the backscattering models from water sur-faces in such a frequency band and errors in estimating water heights from time-evolving water surfaces. A backscattering model (GO4) adapted to the SWOT configuration is introduced. It preserves the accuracy of the referencial Physical Optics model while maintaining the simplicity of the clas-sical Optical Geometrics model. In addition to the classical slope parameter, it introduces another parameter called as « effective curvature » (msc). This model allows the inverson of the surface slope and curvature parameters under certain conditions which are developped in this manus-cript. The joint validity of the backscattering models in Ka-band and from water surfaces is che-cked from controlled wind-wave tank radar measurements . In a last part, the temporal properties of the backscattered signal is studied, in particular the correlation time and the Doppler shift induced by waves motion. Influence of the latters on the non focused SAR synthesis is studied in the context of the SWOT system
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Ben, Khadhra Kais. "Surface Parameter Estimation using Bistatic Polarimetric X-band Measurements." Doctoral thesis, Universitätsbibliothek Chemnitz, 2008. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:ch1-200801439.
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To date only very few bistatic measurements (airborne or in controlled laboratories) have been reported. Therefore most of the current remote sensing methods are still focused on monostatic (backscatter) measurements. These methods, based on theoretical, empirical or semi-empirical models, enable the estimation of soil roughness and the soil humidity (dielectric constant). For the bistatic case only theoretical methods have been developed and tested with monostatic data. Hence, there still remains a vital need to gain of experience and knowledge about bistatic methods and data. The main purpose of this thesis is to estimate the soil moisture and the soil roughness by using full polarimetric bistatic measurements. In the experimental part, bistatic X-band measurements, which have been recorded in the Bistatic Measurement Facility (BMF) at the DLR Oberpfaffenhofen, Microwaves and Radar Institute, will be presented. The bistatic measurement sets are composed of soils with different statistical roughness and different moistures controlled by a TDR (Time Domain Reflectivity) system. The BMF has been calibrated using the Isolated Antenna Calibration Technique (IACT). The validation of the calibration was achieved by measuring the reflectivity of fresh water. In the second part, bistatic surface scattering analyses of the calibrated data set were discussed. Then, the specular algorithm was used to estimate the soil moisture of two surface roughnesses (rough and smooth) has been reported. A new technique using the coherent term of the Integral Equation Method (IEM) to estimate the soil roughness was presented. Also, the sensitivity of phase and reflectivity with regard to moisture variation in the specular direction was evaluated. Finally, the first results and validations of bistatic radar polarimetry for the specular case of surface scattering have been introducedAktuell sind nur sehr wenige Messungen mit bistatischem Radar durchgeführt worden, sei es von Flugzeuggetragenen Systemen oder durch spezielle Aufbauten im Labor. Deshalb basieren die meisten der bekannten Methoden zur Fernerkundung mit Radar auf monostatis-chen Messungen der Rückstreuung des Radarsignals. Diese Methoden, die auf theoretischen, empirischen oder halb-empirischen Modellen basieren, ermöglichen die Schätzung der Oberfächenrauhigkeit und die Bodenfeuchtigkeit (Dielektrizitätskonstante). Im bistatischen Fall wurden bisher nur theoretische Modelle entworfen, die mittels monostatischer Messungen getestet wurden. Aus diesem Grund ist es von großer Bedeutung, Erfahrung und Wissen über die physikalischen Effekte in bistatischen Konfigurationen zu sammeln. Das Hauptziel der vorliegenden Dissertation ist es, anhand vollpolarimetrischer, bistatischer Radarmessungen die Oberfächenrauhigkeit und Bodenfeuchtigkeit zu bestimmen. Im experimentellen Teil der Arbeit werden die Ergebnisse bistatischer Messungen präsentiert, die in der Bistatic Measurement Facility (BMF) des DLR Oberpfaffenhofen aufgenommen wurden. Die Datensätze umfassen Messungen von Böden unterschiedlicher statistischer Rauhigkeit und Feuchtigkeit, die mittels eines Time Domain Reflectivity (TDR) Systems bestimmt werden. Zur Kalibration des BMF wurde die Isolated Antenna Calibration Technique (IACT) verwendet und anhand der Messung der Reflektivität von Wasser überprüft. Im zweiten Teil der vorliegenden Arbeit wird anhand der kalibrierten Daten eine Analyse der Oberflächenstreuung in bistatischen Konfigurationen vorgenommen. Im Anschluss daran wird mittels des Specular Algorithm eine Schätzung der Bodenfeuchte zweier Proben unter- schiedlicher Rauhigkeit (rau und fein) durchgeführt. Ein neues Verfahren zur Schätzung der Oberfächenrauhigkeit, das auf dem kohärenten Term der Integral Equation Method (IEM) basiert, wurde eingeführt. Daneben wird die Empfindlichkeit der Phase sowie der Reflektivität des vorwärtsgestreuten Signals gegenüber Veränderungen der Bodenfeuchtigkeit analysiert. Schließlich werden erste Ergebnisse und Validierungen bistatischer Radarpolarimetrie für den Fall der Vorwärtsstreuung präsentiert