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Audio in place: media, mobility & HCI: creating meaning in space (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Chamberlain, A., Bødker, M., Hazzard, A., & Benford, S. (2016). Audio in place: media, mobility & HCI: creating meaning in space. . https://doi.org/10.1145/2957265.2964195

Audio-based content, location and mobile technologies can offer a multitude of interactional possibilities when combined in innovative and creative ways. It is important not to underestimate impact of the interplay between location, place and sound.... Read More about Audio in place: media, mobility & HCI: creating meaning in space.

Using web applications for data visualisation (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Glover, T. (2016). Using web applications for data visualisation.

In this paper, we describe the evolution of web-based applications in the context of data visualization, with respect to the capabilities of modern day browsers in terms of performance and graphical complexity.

A survey on configurations of current-limiting circuit breakers (CL-CB) (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Gu, C., Wheeler, P., Castellazzi, A., Watson, A. J., & Effah, F. B. (2016). A survey on configurations of current-limiting circuit breakers (CL-CB).

This paper presents a survey of topology configurations of current-limiting circuit breakers. Twelve different current-limiting topologies within four categories are detailed discussed and compared. It is concluded that active CL-CB may be a good cho... Read More about A survey on configurations of current-limiting circuit breakers (CL-CB).

Interaction techniques for mobile collocation (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Lucero, A., Quigley, A., Rekimoto, J., Roudaut, A., Porcheron, M., & Serrano, M. (2016). Interaction techniques for mobile collocation. In MobileHCI '16: Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services Adjunct (1117-1120). https://doi.org/10.1145/2957265.2962651

Research on mobile collocated interactions has been exploring situations where collocated users engage in collaborative activities using their personal mobile devices (e.g., smartphones and tablets), thus going from personal/individual toward shared/... Read More about Interaction techniques for mobile collocation.

Silicon carbide MOSFETs in more electric aircraft power converters: the performance and reliability benefits over silicon IGBTs for a specified flight mission profile (2016)
Conference Proceeding
O'Donnell, S., Debauche, J., Wheeler, P., & Castellazzi, A. (2016). Silicon carbide MOSFETs in more electric aircraft power converters: the performance and reliability benefits over silicon IGBTs for a specified flight mission profile.

This paper describes the design, construction and performance of a 5 kVA aviation power module containing silicon carbide MOSFETs. The function and control of this module within a commercial aviation power electrical control unit (ECU) application is... Read More about Silicon carbide MOSFETs in more electric aircraft power converters: the performance and reliability benefits over silicon IGBTs for a specified flight mission profile.

Proposed novel multiphase-multilevel inverter configuration for open-end winding loads (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Padmanaban, S., Wheeler, P., Blaabjerg, F., Ertas, A. H., Ojo Olorunfemi, J., & Szcze?niak, P. (2016). Proposed novel multiphase-multilevel inverter configuration for open-end winding loads.

This article address a new multiphase-multilevel inverter configuration for open-winding loads and suitable for medium power (low-voltage/high-current) applications such as ‘More Electric Aircraft’. Modular structure comprised of standard dual three-... Read More about Proposed novel multiphase-multilevel inverter configuration for open-end winding loads.

New directions for preserving intangible cultural heritage through the use of mobile technologies (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Papangelis, K., Chamberlain, A., & Hai-Ning, L. (2016). New directions for preserving intangible cultural heritage through the use of mobile technologies.

While many cultural heritage projects currently exist, few explore the full potential of mobile technologies as a mechanism to explore intangible heritage as a way to preserve culture. This paper outlines three distinct areas necessary for the design... Read More about New directions for preserving intangible cultural heritage through the use of mobile technologies.

Radial force control of multi-sector permanent magnet machines (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Valente, G., Papini, L., Formentini, A., Gerada, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Radial force control of multi-sector permanent magnet machines.

The paper presents an alternative radial force control technique for a Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet machine (MSPM). Radial force control has been widely investigated for a variety of bearingless machines and can be also applied to conventional PMSM... Read More about Radial force control of multi-sector permanent magnet machines.

Design requirements for effective hybrid decision making with Evolvable Assembly Systems (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Golightly, D., Sanderson, D., Holmes, P., Ratchev, S., & Sharples, S. (2016). Design requirements for effective hybrid decision making with Evolvable Assembly Systems. In ECCE '16: Proceedings of the European Conference on Cognitive Ergonomics. https://doi.org/10.1145/2970930.2970949

This paper examines 10 challenges for making automation a team player in the context of Evolvable Assembly Systems (EAS) with the aim of delivering requirements for effective hybrid human-automation decision making. Specific decision making use cases... Read More about Design requirements for effective hybrid decision making with Evolvable Assembly Systems.

How to design Internet of Things to encourage office workers to take more regular micro-breaks (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Huang, Y. (2016). How to design Internet of Things to encourage office workers to take more regular micro-breaks.

Prolonged sitting at work has become a new health hazard for office workers. The current PhD is thus dedicated to exploring the potential of Internet of Things (IoT) for supporting healthier office work and break routines. An "enchanted object" appro... Read More about How to design Internet of Things to encourage office workers to take more regular micro-breaks.

A comparative study on deflection-hardening behavior of ductile alkali-activated composite (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Zhang, S., Nedeljković, M., Ghiassi, B., & Ye, G. (2016). A comparative study on deflection-hardening behavior of ductile alkali-activated composite. In V. Mechtcherine, V. Slowik, & P. Kabele (Eds.), Strain-hardening cement-based composites (123-130). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-024-1194-2_14

Alkali-activation technology as an environmental friendly approach to produce construction materials can lead to a great CO2 emission reduction and provide high potential for waste reutilization. Alkali activated materials (AAMs) generally exhibit be... Read More about A comparative study on deflection-hardening behavior of ductile alkali-activated composite.

Thermal management of a high speed permanent magnet machine for an aeroengine (2016)
Conference Proceeding
La Rocca, A., Xu, Z., Arumugam, P., Pickering, S., Eastwick, C., Gerada, C., & Bozhko, S. (2016). Thermal management of a high speed permanent magnet machine for an aeroengine.

The paper describes the mechanical and thermal design of a high speed, high power density synchronous permanent magnet machine for an aero engine starter generator system with a power rating of 150 kW and maximum speed of 32,000 rpm. As both mechanic... Read More about Thermal management of a high speed permanent magnet machine for an aeroengine.

An ethnographic exploration of studio production practice (2016)
Conference Proceeding
McGrath, S., Hazzard, A., Chamberlain, A., & Benford, S. (2016). An ethnographic exploration of studio production practice.

Tools for music production range from full scale digital production workstations to context-driven plugins. There are a number of inherent challenges to address in supporting users at different stages of work and at different levels of technical skil... Read More about An ethnographic exploration of studio production practice.

Technologies, feasibility, and management strategies for on-board multi-source energy networks (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Ahmed, S., Castellazzi, A., & Williams, A. (in press). Technologies, feasibility, and management strategies for on-board multi-source energy networks.

The paper discusses the feasibility of installing renewable energy generation technologies on sea-going transport, taking into account the additional weight and power consumption. This study in based on the power management of a 26,198 tonne commerci... Read More about Technologies, feasibility, and management strategies for on-board multi-source energy networks.

Evaluation of inulin and aloe vera as green corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in 15% HCl (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Ajayi, O., Everitt, N., & Voisey, K. (2016). Evaluation of inulin and aloe vera as green corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in 15% HCl.

REACH legislation and PARCOM recommendations are driving research in environmental friendly alternatives to the highly toxic compounds currently used as corrosion inhibitors. Here two candidate plant extract green corrosion inhibitors are evaluated b... Read More about Evaluation of inulin and aloe vera as green corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in 15% HCl.

Self-adaptation of mutation rates in non-elitist populations (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Lehre, P. K., & Dang, D. (2016). Self-adaptation of mutation rates in non-elitist populations. In Parallel problem solving from nature – PPSN XIV: 14th International Conference, Edinburgh, UK, September 17-21, 2016, proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-45823-6_75

The runtime of evolutionary algorithms (EAs) depends critically on their parameter settings, which are often problem-specific. Automated schemes for parameter tuning have been developed to alleviate the high costs of manual parameter tuning. Experime... Read More about Self-adaptation of mutation rates in non-elitist populations.

Contractive Functions on Infinite Data Structures (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Capretta, V., Hutton, G., & Jaskelioff, M. (2016). Contractive Functions on Infinite Data Structures. In IFL 2016: Proceedings of the 28th Symposium on the Implementation and Application of Functional Programming Languages (1-13). https://doi.org/10.1145/3064899.3064900

Coinductive data structures, such as streams or infinite trees, have many applications in functional programming and type theory, and are naturally defined using recursive equations. But how do we ensure that such equations make sense, i.e. that they... Read More about Contractive Functions on Infinite Data Structures.

Extending Homotopy Type Theory with Strict Equality (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Altenkirch, T., Capriotti, P., & Kraus, N. (2016). Extending Homotopy Type Theory with Strict Equality. In 25th EACSL Annual Conference on Computer Science Logic (21:1-21:17). https://doi.org/10.4230/LIPIcs.CSL.2016.21

In homotopy type theory (HoTT), all constructions are necessarily stable under homotopy equivalence. This has shortcomings: for example, it is believed that it is impossible to define a type of semi-simplicial types. More generally, it is difficult a... Read More about Extending Homotopy Type Theory with Strict Equality.

Adaptive discontinuous Galerkin methods on polytopic meshes (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Collis, J., & Houston, P. (2016). Adaptive discontinuous Galerkin methods on polytopic meshes.

In this article we consider the application of discontinuous Galerkin finite element methods, defined on agglomerated meshes consisting of general polytopic elements, to the numerical approximation of partial differential equation problems posed on c... Read More about Adaptive discontinuous Galerkin methods on polytopic meshes.