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A Novel Approach To Information Security Risk Analysis, Bilge Karabacak, Ibrahim Sogukpinar
A Novel Approach To Information Security Risk Analysis, Bilge Karabacak, Ibrahim Sogukpinar
All Faculty and Staff Scholarship
A number of risk analysis methods became obsolete because of the profound changes in information technologies. Revolutionary changes in information technologies have converted many risk analysis methods into inconsistent, long lasting and expensive instruments. Therefore, risk analysis methods should be adaptively modified or redesigned according to the changes in information technologies, so that they meet the information security requirements of the organizations. By taking these requirements into consideration, a survey based approach is proposed for analyzing the risks of information technologies. This new method is named as Risk Analysis Method for Information Security (RAMIS). A case study is conducted to …
Use Of Next Generation Weather Radar Data And Basin Disaggregation To Improve Continuous Hydrograph Simulations, Ziya Zhang, Victor Koren, Michael Smith, Seann Reed, David Wang
Use Of Next Generation Weather Radar Data And Basin Disaggregation To Improve Continuous Hydrograph Simulations, Ziya Zhang, Victor Koren, Michael Smith, Seann Reed, David Wang
United States Department of Commerce: Staff Publications
Currently, the river forecasting system deployed in each of 13 River Forecast Centers of the National Weather Service primarily uses lumped parameter models to generate hydrologic simulations. With the deployment of the weather surveillance radar 1988 Doppler radars, more and more precipitation data with high spatial and temporal resolution have become available for hydrologic modeling. Hydrologists inside and outside the National Weather Service are now investigating how to effectively use these data to enhance river-forecasting capabilities. In this paper, six years of continuously simulated hydrographs from an eight-subbasin model are compared to those from a single-basin (or lumped) model, both …
On The Transferability Of The Spcal Water Model To Biomolecular Simulation, Alice Glaettli, Chris Oostenbrink, Xavier Daura, Daan Geerke, Haibo Yu, Wilfred Van Gunsteren
On The Transferability Of The Spcal Water Model To Biomolecular Simulation, Alice Glaettli, Chris Oostenbrink, Xavier Daura, Daan Geerke, Haibo Yu, Wilfred Van Gunsteren
Faculty of Science - Papers (Archive)
We investigated the performance of the recently developed SPC/L model for liquid water, as a pure liquid, in binary mixtures with DMSO, and as a solvent model in a peptide folding simulation. Additionally, in order to test the compatibility with the GROMOS biomolecular force field, free energies of hydration of a set of representative compounds were computed. The results are compared to those for the well established SPC water model, which is generally used as a solvent model in conjunction with the GROMOS force field already for more than two decades. It turns out that as a pure liquid and …
Diffusional Interactions At Dual Disk Microelectrodes: Comparison Of Experiment With Three-Dimensional Random Walk Simulations, John E. Baur, Perry N. Motsegood
Diffusional Interactions At Dual Disk Microelectrodes: Comparison Of Experiment With Three-Dimensional Random Walk Simulations, John E. Baur, Perry N. Motsegood
Faculty Publications – Chemistry
Three dimensional random walk simulations were used to model the diffusional interactions between coplanar dual disk microelectrodes. Working curves for the dependence of shielding factor, collection efficiency, and amplification factor on the size of the gap between the electrodes were developed. The simulations showed that when the gap size was ≥22 radii, the electrodes could be considered as independent and diffusionally isolated. Empirical equations for determining the gap size from simple shielding and generator-collector experiments were established. The simulation was used to model the collector electrode response for square waves of various frequencies applied to the generator electrode. Simulation results …
Quantization With Knowledge Base Applied To Geometrical Nesting Problem, Grzegorz Chmaj, Leszek Koszalka
Quantization With Knowledge Base Applied To Geometrical Nesting Problem, Grzegorz Chmaj, Leszek Koszalka
Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty Research
Nesting algorithms deal with placing two-dimensional shapes on the given canvas. In this paper a binary way of solving the nesting problem is proposed. Geometric shapes are quantized into binary form, which is used to operate on them. After finishing nesting they are converted back into original geometrical form. Investigations showed, that there is a big influence of quantization accuracy for the nesting effect. However, greater accuracy results with longer time of computation. The proposed knowledge base system is able to strongly reduce the computational time.
Resonant Photoemission In F-Electron Systems: Pu And Gd, James G. Tobin, Brandon W. Chung, Roland K. Schulze, Jeff Russell Terry, John Douglas Farr, David K. Shuh, K. Heinzelman, Eli Rotenberg, George Daniel Waddill, Gerrit V. Van Der Laan
Resonant Photoemission In F-Electron Systems: Pu And Gd, James G. Tobin, Brandon W. Chung, Roland K. Schulze, Jeff Russell Terry, John Douglas Farr, David K. Shuh, K. Heinzelman, Eli Rotenberg, George Daniel Waddill, Gerrit V. Van Der Laan
Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works
Resonant photoemission in the Pu 5f and Pu 6p states is compared to that in the Gd 4f and Gd 5p states. Spectral simulations, based upon an atomic model with angular momentum coupling, are compared to the Gd and Pu results. Additional spectroscopic measurements of Pu, including core level photoemission and x-ray absorption, are also presented.
You Think You’Ve Got Trivials?, Shlomo S. Sawilowsky
You Think You’Ve Got Trivials?, Shlomo S. Sawilowsky
Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods
Effect sizes are important for power analysis and meta-analysis. This has led to a debate on reporting effect sizes for studies that are not statistically significant. Contrary and supportive evidence has been offered on the basis of Monte Carlo methods. In this article, clarifications are given regarding what should be simulated to determine the possible effects of piecemeal publishing trivial effect sizes.
You Think You’Ve Got Trivials?, Shlomo S. Sawilowsky
You Think You’Ve Got Trivials?, Shlomo S. Sawilowsky
Theoretical and Behavioral Foundations of Education Faculty Publications
Effect sizes are important for power analysis and meta-analysis. This has led to a debate on reporting effect sizes for studies that are not statistically significant. Contrary and supportive evidence has been offered on the basis of Monte Carlo methods. In this article, clarifications are given regarding what should be simulated to determine the possible effects of piecemeal publishing trivial effect sizes.
Not All Effects Are Created Equal: A Rejoinder To Sawilowsky, J. Kyle Roberts, Robin K. Henson
Not All Effects Are Created Equal: A Rejoinder To Sawilowsky, J. Kyle Roberts, Robin K. Henson
Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods
In the continuing debate over the use and utility of effect sizes, more discussion often helps to both clarify and syncretize methodological views. Here, further defense is given of Roberts & Henson (2002) in terms of measuring bias in Cohen’s d, and a rejoinder to Sawilowsky (2003) is presented.
Computer Simulation And Homogenization In Heating Design Optimization, Daniel K. Balls
Computer Simulation And Homogenization In Heating Design Optimization, Daniel K. Balls
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
The ability to ensure uniformity of temperature within a given finite physical region is an essential element in the success of many scientific processes, especially those that involve extreme fluctuation in temperature. Such a process is performed in an instrument called the LightTyper developed by Idaho Technology, Inc. of Salt Lake City Utah. This paper details the development and results of a scheme intended to obtain a heating design that ensures a high degree of temperature uniformity within the Idaho Technology instrument. Due to the experiments performed during this project, we were able to answer many questions that concerned finding …
Simulation Of Groundwater Flow In Cache Valley, Utah And Idaho, Barry Myers
Simulation Of Groundwater Flow In Cache Valley, Utah And Idaho, Barry Myers
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
A groundwater model of Cache Valley was created using MODFLOW. Steady-state calibration of the model demonstrated that recharge to the lower confined aquifer may occur along the margin of the valley that borders the Wellsville Mountains and the Bear River Range. Steady-state calibration also showed that discharge from the unconfined aquifer may occur along the eastern and western margins of the valley in both the Utah and the Idaho portions of the valley.
Two simulations were run with increased pumping of 3 5 cubic feet per second (1 cubic meter per second) from the principal aquifer. The first simulation was …
A Simulation Study Of Exponential Semiv Arlo Gram Estimation, Edward E. Gbur, Bruce A. Craig, Hao Zhang
A Simulation Study Of Exponential Semiv Arlo Gram Estimation, Edward E. Gbur, Bruce A. Craig, Hao Zhang
Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture
Incorporating the spatial structure of data from agricultural field experiments into inference procedures has become an important topic in recent years. As part of a larger project to determine whether or not reliable predictions and estimates can be obtained for sample sizes often encountered in traditional field experimentation, this paper focuses on the small sample estimation of the parameters of the exponential semivariogram model. Simulation studies were conducted for both expanding and fixed domains. The results indicate large sample to sample variation in sample and fitted semivariograms, neither of which may be "close" to the true model. Distributions of individual …
Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Protocol Development For Submerged Aquatic Vegetation In Shallow Waters, Charles R. Bostater Jr., T. Ghir, L. Bassetti, Carlton Hall, E. Reyier, R. Lowers, K. Holloway-Adkins, Robert Virnstein
Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Protocol Development For Submerged Aquatic Vegetation In Shallow Waters, Charles R. Bostater Jr., T. Ghir, L. Bassetti, Carlton Hall, E. Reyier, R. Lowers, K. Holloway-Adkins, Robert Virnstein
Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Faculty Publications
Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) is an important indicator of freshwater and marine water quality in almost all shallow water aquatic environments. Throughout the world the diversity of submerged aquatic vegetation appears to be in decline, although sufficient historical data, of sufficient quantitative quality is lacking. Hyperspectral remote sensing technology, available from low altitude aircraft sensors, may provide a basis to improve upon existing photographic regional assessments and monitoring concerned with the aerial extent and coverage of SAV. In addition, modern low altitude remote sensing may also help in the development of environmental satellite requirements for future satellite payloads. This paper …
Six D.O.F Haptic Rendered Simulation Of The Peg-In-Hole Assembly, Shen Dong, Fazel Naghdy, Yan Chen
Six D.O.F Haptic Rendered Simulation Of The Peg-In-Hole Assembly, Shen Dong, Fazel Naghdy, Yan Chen
Faculty of Informatics - Papers (Archive)
A new paradigm for programming of robotics manipulator to perform complex constrained motion tasks is being studied. The teaching of the manipulation skills to the machine starts by demonstmting those skills in a haptic -rendered virtual environment. Position and contact force and torque data generated in the virtual environment combined with a priori knowledge about the task is used to identify and learn the skills in the newly demonstrated tasks and then to reproduce them in the robotics system. The peg-in-hole insertion problem is used as a case study. In the ftrst implementation of the virtual manipulahon envlfonment, a three …
Security Management Education Online, Peter J. Hosie, Clifton L. Smith, Joseph Luca
Security Management Education Online, Peter J. Hosie, Clifton L. Smith, Joseph Luca
Research outputs pre 2011
This paper describes the philosophy and pedagogy informing the design and development of Security Science online units. The Physical Security unit is used to illustrate the development of the online learning strategies and interactive activities. Learning materials developed for this course have unique attributes as they were specifically designed to provide simulations and interactivity in the learning process. Field scenarios have been developed for the activities to make the learning experiences as realistic as possible. Simulations and graphics provide these experiences, together with security site images for actual security barriers, systems and technologies. Features of units in the course include …
Development And Implementation Of Fine Structure Aerosol Spectrum Coagulation Kernels And Deposition Mechanisms Using Advanced Nodal Method In The Caerot Code, Hyeongkae Park
LSU Master's Theses
Aerosol transport in confined spaces was studied via numerical simulation using the dynamic aerosol equation, which is Boltzmann?s transport equation at the hydrodynamic limit. Until recent years, there existed no comprehensive computational tool to predict the spatial distribution and time evolution of aerosol size spectrum. A previously developed code, INDASOL3D, solves the dynamic aerosol equation by using a homogenized control-volume based finite difference method applying the group sectional method on the coagulation dynamics. However, quantitative correctness has not been satisfactory. In this thesis, two new codes (SAEROSA, and CAEROT) were developed. SAEROSA computes the time evolution of the size spectrum …
Initial Electron Beam Polarization Measurement In E-\Gamma Collisions, Gökhan Ünel
Initial Electron Beam Polarization Measurement In E-\Gamma Collisions, Gökhan Ünel
Turkish Journal of Physics
The future high energy e e colliders, together with the complementary \gamma \gamma option, will offer possibilities for both discovery and precision physics. The uncertainty on the initial beam polarizations contributes to the systematic errors in each case. Therefore, it is crucial to obtain the precise beam polarizations by independent measurements. The e \gamma \rightarrow \nu W process in the e \gamma mode can be used to experimentally determine the polarization of the initial e beam. This note addresses the feasibility of making such a measurement with a relative statistical error of one percent. Generator and detector level MC tools …
A Simulation Study Of The Impact Of Forecast Recovery For Control Charts Applied To Arma Processes, John N. Dyer, B. Michael Adams, Michael D. Conerly
A Simulation Study Of The Impact Of Forecast Recovery For Control Charts Applied To Arma Processes, John N. Dyer, B. Michael Adams, Michael D. Conerly
Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods
Forecast-based schemes are often used to monitor autocorrelated processes, but the resulting forecast recovery has a significant effect on the performance of control charts. This article describes forecast recovery for autocorrelated processes, and the resulting simulation study is used to explain the performance of control charts applied to forecast errors.
Fast Fifth-Order Polynomial Transforms For Generating Univariate And Multivariate Nonnormal Distributions, Todd C. Headrick
Fast Fifth-Order Polynomial Transforms For Generating Univariate And Multivariate Nonnormal Distributions, Todd C. Headrick
Todd Christopher Headrick
A general procedure is derived for simulating univariate and multivariate nonnormal distributions using polynomial transformations of order five. The procedure allows for the additional control of the fifth and sixth moments. The ability to control higher moments increases the precision in the approximations of nonnormal distributions and lowers the skew and kurtosis boundary relative to the competing procedures considered. Tabled values of constants are provided for approximating various probability density functions. A numerical example is worked to demonstrate the multivariate procedure. The results of a Monte Carlo simulation are provided to demonstrate that the procedure generates specified population parameters and …
Jmasm3: A Method For Simulating Systems Of Correlated Binary Data, Todd C. Headrick
Jmasm3: A Method For Simulating Systems Of Correlated Binary Data, Todd C. Headrick
Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods
An efficient algorithm is derived for generating systems of correlated binary data. The procedure allows for the specification of all pairwise correlations within each system. Intercorrelations between systems can be specified qualitatively. The procedure requires the simultaneous solution of a system of equations for obtaining the threshold probabilities to generate each system of binary data. A numerical example is provided to demonstrate that the procedure generates correlated binary variables that yield correlations in close agreement with the specified population correlations.
Smoke And Mirrors Or Science? Teaching Law With Computers - A Reply To Cass Sunstein On Artificial Intelligence And Legal Science, Eric A. Engle
Smoke And Mirrors Or Science? Teaching Law With Computers - A Reply To Cass Sunstein On Artificial Intelligence And Legal Science, Eric A. Engle
Eric A. Engle
The article explores the possibilities and limits of AI for teaching and modeling law.
Perspectives On The Evolution Of Simulation, Richard E. Nance, Robert G. Sargent
Perspectives On The Evolution Of Simulation, Richard E. Nance, Robert G. Sargent
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - All Scholarship
Simulation is introduced in terms of its different forms and uses, but the focus on discrete event modeling for systems analysis is dominant as it has been during the evolution of the technique within operations research and the management sciences. This evolutionary trace of over almost fifty years notes the importance of bidirectional influences with computer science, probability and statistics, and mathematics. No area within the scope of operations research and the management sciences has been affected more by advances in computing technology than simulation. This assertion is affirmed in the review of progress in those technical areas that collectively …
Electronic Structure Of Superconducting Mgb₂ And Related Binary And Ternary Borides, Nadezhda I. Medvedeva, Alexander L. Ivanovskii, Julia E. Medvedeva, Arthur J. Freeman
Electronic Structure Of Superconducting Mgb₂ And Related Binary And Ternary Borides, Nadezhda I. Medvedeva, Alexander L. Ivanovskii, Julia E. Medvedeva, Arthur J. Freeman
Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works
First-principles full potential linear muffin-tin orbital-generalized gradient approximation electronic structure calculations of the new medium-Tc superconductor (MTSC) MgB2 and related diborides indicate that superconductivity in these compounds is related to the existence of Px,y-band holes at the γ point. Based on these calculations, we explain the absence of medium-Tc superconductivity for BeB2, AlB2, ScB2, and YB2. The simulation of a number of MgB2-based ternary systems using a supercell approach demonstrates that (i) the electron doping of MgB2 (i.e., MgB2-yXy with X=Be, …
Simulation Of Inviscid Multi-Species Plasma Flow, Alexandre Martin, Marcelo Reggio, Jean-Yves Trépanier
Simulation Of Inviscid Multi-Species Plasma Flow, Alexandre Martin, Marcelo Reggio, Jean-Yves Trépanier
Alexandre Martin
A multi-species solver for plasma at thermodynamical equilibrium is developed. A numerical scheme, based on Roe's, is implemented with some modification regarding the average quantities. A perfect gas treatment is carried out for validations, and a quasi-real gas treatment is also presented. The latter takes into account the changes in the composition of the gas caused by fluctuations in temperature and density.
Quantitative Analysis Of Domain Testing Effectiveness., Narendra Koneru
Quantitative Analysis Of Domain Testing Effectiveness., Narendra Koneru
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The criticality of the applications modeled by the real-time software places stringent requirements on software quality before deploying into real use. Though automated test tools can be used to run a large number of tests efficiently, the functionality of any test tool is not complege without providing a means for analyzing the test results to determine potential problem sub-domains and sub-domains that need to be covered, and estimating the reliability of the modeled system.
This thesis outlines a solution strategy and implementation of that strategy for deriving quantitative metrics from domain testing of real-time control software tested via simulation. The …
Molecular Dynamics Simulation Of Biomolecular Systems, Wilfred Van Gunsteren, Dirk Bakowies, Roland Buergi, Indira Chandrasekhar, Markus Christen, Xavier Daura, Peter Gee, Alice Glaettli, Tomas Hansson, Chris Oostenbrink, Christine Peter, Jed Pitera, Lukas Schuler, Thereza Soares, Haibo Yu
Molecular Dynamics Simulation Of Biomolecular Systems, Wilfred Van Gunsteren, Dirk Bakowies, Roland Buergi, Indira Chandrasekhar, Markus Christen, Xavier Daura, Peter Gee, Alice Glaettli, Tomas Hansson, Chris Oostenbrink, Christine Peter, Jed Pitera, Lukas Schuler, Thereza Soares, Haibo Yu
Faculty of Science - Papers (Archive)
The group for computer-aided chemistry at the ETH Zurich focuses its research on the development of methodology to simulate the behavior of biomolecular systems and the use of simulation techniques to analyze and understand biomolecular processes at the atomic level. Here, the current research directions are briefly reviewed and illustrated with a few examples.
Simulation Of The Prereversalenhancement In The Low Latitude Vertical Drifts, C. G. Fesen, R. G. Noble, A. D. Richmond, G. Crowley, Bela G. Fejer
Simulation Of The Prereversalenhancement In The Low Latitude Vertical Drifts, C. G. Fesen, R. G. Noble, A. D. Richmond, G. Crowley, Bela G. Fejer
Bela G. Fejer
Low latitude F region ion motions exhibit strong seasonal and solar cycle dependences. The pre-reversal enhancement (PRE) in the vertical ion drifts is a particularly well-known low latitude electrodynamic feature, exhibited as a sharp upward spike in the velocity shortly after local sunset, which remains poorly understood theoretically. The PRE has been successfully simulated for the first time by a general circulation model, the National Center for Atmospheric Research thermosphere/ionosphere/electrodynamic general circulation model (TIEGCM). The TIEGCM reproduces the zonal and vertical plasma drifts for equinox, June, and December for low, medium, and high solar activity. The crucial parameter in the …
Time Step Truncation Error In Direct Simulation Monte Carlo, Alejandro Garcia, W. Wagner
Time Step Truncation Error In Direct Simulation Monte Carlo, Alejandro Garcia, W. Wagner
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Time Step Truncation Error In Direct Simulation Monte Carlo, Alejandro Garcia, W. Wagner
Time Step Truncation Error In Direct Simulation Monte Carlo, Alejandro Garcia, W. Wagner
Alejandro Garcia
No abstract provided.
Simulating Correlated Multivariate Nonnormal Distributions: Extending The Fleishman Power Method, Todd C. Headrick, Shlomo S. Sawilowsky
Simulating Correlated Multivariate Nonnormal Distributions: Extending The Fleishman Power Method, Todd C. Headrick, Shlomo S. Sawilowsky
Todd Christopher Headrick
A procedure for generating multivariate nonnormal distributions is proposed. Our procedure generates average values of intercorrelations much closer to population parameters than competing procedures for skewed and/or heavy tailed distributions and for small sample sizes. Also, it eliminates the necessity of conducting a factorization procedure on the population correlation matrix that underlies the random deviates, and it is simpler to code in a programming language (e.g,, FORTRAN). Numerical examples demonstrating the procedures are given. Monte Carlo results indicate our procedure yields excellent agreement between population parameters and average values of intercorrelation, skew, and kurtosis.