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Using Penalized Linear Discriminant Analysis and Normalized Difference Indices Derived from Landsat 8 Images to Classify Fruit-tree Crops in the Aconcagua Valley, Chile
(University of Waterloo, 2016-05-20)Accurate crop type maps are critical for yield estimation and agricultural practices in modern agriculture. A new approach is proposed in this thesis to improve the crop type classification accuracy, by creating a new ... -
Using Polymers to Improve the Performance of Sulfur and Organic Cathodes
(University of Waterloo, 2022-10-28)Pollution, climate change and the rapid consumption of fossil fuel resources are driving the development and adoption of clean and renewable energy sources, including hydro, wind and solar power, as well as non-fossil fuel ... -
Using pragmatism to overcome the perils of monetary valuation: Applying Deliberative Q-method to understand the value of stream ecosystems in Amman, Jordan
(University of Waterloo, 2020-04-16)Existing ecosystem service literature is predominated by valuation studies that narrowly ascribe to either positivist or constructionist worldviews; each subject to inherent limitations that make their operationalization ... -
Using Pyrene to Probe Interparticle Polymer Diffusion in a Latex Film
(University of Waterloo, 2015-12-16)Fluorescence has been used for many years as a powerful analytical tool to probe the formation of films from aqueous latex dispersions. Currently, the most widely used method is fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET), ... -
Using Qualitative Methodologies to Explore the Lived Experience of Chronic Pain and Chronic Pain in the Workplace
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-23)Introduction: Chronic pain is a significant and challenging issue, impacting an increasingly large number of Canadians. The impacts from chronic pain are individually felt on a biological, psychological and sociological ... -
Using Random Digit Representation for Elliptic Curve Scalar Multiplication
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-20)Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) was introduced independently by Miller and Koblitz in 1986. Compared to the integer factorization based Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) cryptosystem, ECC provides shorter key length with the ... -
Using Rhetorical Figures and Shallow Attributes as a Metric of Intent in Text
(University of Waterloo, 2011-05-20)In this thesis we propose a novel metric of document intent evaluation based on the detection and classification of rhetorical figure. In doing so we dispel the notion that rhetoric lacks the structure and consistency ... -
Using Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) to optimize the Scheduling of Load Restrictions on Northern Ontario's Low-Volume Highways
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-18)Covering the Northern part of the Province, Ontario’s low-volume roads provide a link from remote resource areas to markets. Thus, preserving this transportation asset from the two main sources of pavement deterioration, ... -
Using Self-Affirmation to Persuade Male Engineers to Respect Female Engineers
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-29)Women are underrepresented in Science, Math, Engineering and Technology (STEM). Due to negative stereotypes, females in these fields are often treated with less respect from their male peers. In this study, we compared a ... -
Using Shamir's Secret Sharing Scheme and Symmetric Key Encryption to Achieve Data Privacy in Databases
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-01)The Internet has become an essential tool for communication and information access, and with growing demand, new challenges and usage continue to surface. A complimentary tool that came to exist in recent years is Cloud ... -
Using Social Topography to Understand the Active Mobility Networks (AMNs) of People with Disabilities (PWDs)
(University of Waterloo, 2014-02-11)This study explores the physical features in the urban setting that give rise to inequitable outcomes for people with disabilities (PWDs), in particular, those with mobility impairments. The objective is to identify the ... -
Using Software Model Checking for Software Certification
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-13)Software certification is defined as the process of independently confirming that a system or component complies with its specified requirements and is acceptable for use. It consists of the following steps: (1) the ... -
Using stable water isotopes to partition source water contribution and assess spatio-temporal source water dynamics of wetlands ecosystems in the eastern Canadian Rocky Mountains
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-28)Subalpine and montane regions of the Canadian Rocky Mountains are expected to experience continued changes in hydrometeorological processes due to anthropogenically-tied climate warming. These regions are important in ... -
Using stakeholder perceptions to inform organizational actions: Case study of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
(University of Waterloo, 2015-11-30)The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has been primarily responsible for the management of watersheds in the Toronto region since the late 1950s. Guided by provincially mandated responsibilities, they have ... -
Using systems mapping to understand design framing
(University of Waterloo, 2022-04-29)Design is a cognitive activity that involves an iterative process of problem definition, analysis, solution synthesis, and evaluation. These are necessary for grappling with the complex and ill-structured nature of design ... -
Using Temporal Evidence and Fusion of Time-Frequency Features for Brain-Computer Interfacing
(University of Waterloo, 2005)Brain-computer interfacing (BCI) is a new method of human-machine interaction. It involves the extraction of information from the electroencephalogram (EEG) through signal processing and pattern recognition. The ... -
Using Tetrahymena thermophila to study the role of protozoa in the inactivation of viruses in water
(University of Waterloo, 2007-04-24)Ciliated protozoa, such as Tetrahymena thermophila, are ubiquitous in the aquatic environment, including in sewage treatment plants. Their ability to graze on particulates could influence water quality in a number of ways, ... -
Using Very High Resolution Remotely Piloted Aircraft Imagery to Map Peatland Vegetation Composition and Configuration Patterns within an Elevation Gradient
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-28)GIS has developed over the decades from theory to highly accurate scientific observation using satellites that provide high resolution imagery. Over the last decade drones have been introduced to the world of GIS and ... -
Using Wireless Communications To Enable Decentralized Analysis and Control of Smart Distribution Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-16)The smart grid is a multidisciplinary approach that aims to revolutionize the whole electricity supply chain including generation, transmission and distribution systems in order to overcome the multiple challenges currently ... -
Using Transit AVL/APC System Data to Monitor and Improve Schedule Adherence
(University of Waterloo, 2010-04-29)The implementation of automatic transit data collection via Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) systems provides an opportunity to create large, detailed datasets of transit operations. ...