The aim of this conference was to provide a forum for the presentation of electrical and computer engineering research and development. Topics covered in these proceedings include: communications in wireless systems; computer networks and communications; and computers and digital hardware.
Software Architecture of GG1---A Mobile Phone Based Multimedia Remote Monitoring System 1(6) W. Wong Y. Moon K. Wong HF WIRE ANTENNA ARRAY DESIGN VIA FDTD AND MOM TECHNIQUES 7(1748) L. Sevgi Extended Properties of High-Order Spectral-Null Words 13(5) Y. Xin I. Fair Encoding of Still Picture by a Wavelet Transform and Singular Value Decomposition 18(6) T. Fukutomi O. Tahara N. Okamoto T. Minami Overlaid Cellular Design with Cell Selection Criteria for Mobile Wireless Users 24(5) A. Anpalagan I. Katzela Field Solution forDielectric Loaded Annular Slot Array Antennas 29(6) S. Noghanian L. Shafai Macrobloc Type Selection for Compressed Domain Down-sampling of MPEG Video 35(4) M. Hashemi L. Winger S. Panchanathan The Multivariate Noise-Predicative Delayed Decision-Feedback Equalizer/Combiner for Multi-User Systems with Diversity 39(6) R. Schlagenhaufer B. Peterson A. Sesay Communications Over Two-Way Waveform Channels in Wireless Networks 45(6) K. Pan H. Wu R. Shang F. Lai Y. Lin Frame Synchronization for Pilot Symbol Assisted Modulation 51(7) D. Dodds K. Takaya Q. Zhang Wide Bandwidth Antenna Using U-Slot Patch and Stacked Technique 58(4) M. Clennet L. Shafai Robust Frame Rate Detection for Variable Rate Transmission in CDMAG 62(6) Yang S. Kallel An Effective Linear Phase Modulator Architecture for Millimeter-Wave Applications 68(5) D. Klymyshyn Data Aided Fast Symbol Timing Recovery for TDMA/TDM Point-to-Multipoint Radio Communication System 73(6) R. Morawski N. Caouras T. Le-Ngoc Fast Carrier Recovery for Burst-Mode Coherent Demodulation Using Feedforward Phase and Frequency Estimation Techniques 79(5) N. Caouras R. Morawski T. Le-Ngoc A Robust High-Speed Indoor Wireless Communication System Using Chirp Spread Spectrum 84(6) J. Pinkney A. Sesay S. Nichols R. Behin A DSP-less Real-Time Voiceband Signal Classifier Based on a Commodity Personal Computer Platform 90(5) X. Xu D. Sarda B. Cockburn Time Domain Studies of Ultra-Wide Band Antennas 95(6) A. Boryssenko Performance of COFDM Using Turbo Codes 101(4) L. Sylla P. Fortier H. Huynh Evaluation of a Lossless Combiner in a LINC Transmitter 105(6) C. Conradi R. Johnston J. McRory RTL Modeling of the RCMP Routing Logic 111(5) M. Palanisamy S. Tahar Digital Watermarking of Images and Video using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Techniques 116(6) J. Chouinard M. George N. Georganas Combining SemiJoins and Hash-SemiJoins in a Distributed Query Processing Strategy 122(5) J. Morrissey O. Ogunbadejo Modeling a Telecommunication Platform for Remote Access to Virtual Laboratories 127(6) M. Kassouf S. Pierre C. Levert J. Conan Modelisation dun outil multi-agent daide a la recherche dinformations sur Internet 133(6) S. Pierre L. Woguia C. Nguyen A Personal Computer Based Residential Gateway for ATM-Based Full Service Access Networks 139(6) S. Song Application of Hopfield Neural Network in Routing for Computer Networks 145(5) A. Smeda M. El-Hawary Reverse Routing: An Alternative to MIP and ROMIP Protocols 150(6) P. Zhou O. Yang Dynamic Managed Objects for Network Management 156(6) V. Cimpu D. Ionescu M. Cimpu Traffic Modeling Based on FARIMA Models 162(6) J. Liu Y. Shu L. Zhang F. Xue Measurement Based Intelligent Prefetch and Cache Technique in Web 168(6) Z. Zhao J. Yang S. Wang G. Zhang Y. Shu Simulation of the Model of Computer Mirroring Based on Difference Queues 174(6) H. Teh P. Pochec Efficient Estimation Techniques and A New Description of Variable-Bit-Rate Traffic Parameters 180(6) R. Vannithamby A. Leon-Garcia Multiple-Access Interference Suppression in an Optical DS-CDMA LAN using Fractionally-Spaced Equalization 186(5) J. Laflamme L. Rusch A Compact Routing Technique for Communication Networks 191(6) K. Fath P. Flocchini S. Pierre A MAC Protocol for Supporting Real-time VBR Traffic Over IEEE 802.14 Based HFC Access Networks 197(5) A. Elfeitori H. Alnuweiri A WWW-Based Multimedia Centre for Learning Data Communications and Networks 202(7) A. Elkateeb A. Awad End-to-End TCP Performance in Ethernet/ATM Networks 209(6) M. Ouellette J. Aweya D. Montuno The Effect of Collisions on the Performance of Reduction Filters 215(5) J. Morrissey W. Osborn Current Approaches in Design of Ring-Based Optical Networks 220(6) G. Morley W. Grover Modularity and Economy-of-Scale Effects in the Optimal Design of Mesh-Restorable Networks 226(6) J. Doucette W. Grover R. Martens Heuristic Methods for the Span Elimination Problem in Ring-Based Transport Network Design 232(6) C. Lee W. Grover G. Morley Description and Validation of the Internet Stream Protocol(ST2+) Using SDL/MSC 238(7) T. Bui T. Elshabrawy S. Tahar F. Khendek T. Le-Ngoc Secure and Resilient Data Printed on Paper 245(4) A. Denis W. Kinsner Optimal Configuratin in Hierarchial Networking Routing 249(7) J. Cao F. Zhang Simulating Colliding Particles in Java Using Parsimony 256(5) W. Bishop M. Hembruch C. Trudeau A Secure Card System with Biometrics Capability 261(6) Y. Moon H. Ho K. Ng Extension de la notion dacteur pour modeliser les aspects temporels dans le processus de developpement oriente objet 267(6) M. Bari G. Levesque A. Seffah Validation of Software Effort Models 273(4) L. Johnson M. Smith A. Stevens A New Approach for Handling Events in Complex Application 277(6) S. Pierre S. Chabou A Formal Model for the Reuse of Software Specifications 283(6) S. Ehikioya An Agent-based System for Distributed Transactions: A Model for Internet-based Transactions 289(6) S. Ehikioya Formal Test Requirement for Component Interactions 295(5) W. Liu P. Dasiewicz Performance Analysis of Three Multicast Resource Allocation Algorithms 300(6) A. Anpalagan R. Pankaj Using a Finite Element Eddy-Current Formulation to Simulate the performance of a Single-Phase Line-Start Permanent Magnet Machine 306(6) A. Knight J. Salmon Segmentation of Range Images Using Successive Differentiation 312(4) I. Khalifa M. Moussa M. Kamel An Architecture Pattern for Constructing Nanokernels 316(4) M. de Champlain Rough Software Deployability Control System: Design and Implementation 320(5) J. Dueck J. Peters On CAD Databases 325(6) M. Liu An Integrative Approach to Requirements Modeling 331(6) J. Polajnar D. Polajnar K. Pruden Issue on the Design of a Global University Database System 337(5) Y. Wang V. Pham A. Karmouch Corba-Based Multimedia Audio Chat 342(4) V. Cimpu D. Ionescu V. Vieru M. Cimpu A Reflective Architecture for Cross-Assemblers 346(3) M. de Champlain C. Pai Advanced in the Virtual Reality Interstitial Brachytherapy System 349(6) S. Miller C. Jeffrey J. Bews W. Kinsner A Methodology for Reusing Software Components in Network Design 355(6) S. Pierre N. Nouisser An Analysis of the CAST-256 Cipher 361(6) C. Adams H. Heys S. Tavares M. Wiener The FPGA Implementation of RC6 and CAST-256 Encryption Algorithms 367(6) M. Riaz H. Heys Design issues for a Trusted Electronic Document Management System 373(6) J. Richard M. Rahman S. Thomas A comparative Analysis of High-Speed Digital Test Techniques 379(6) M. Sachdev M. Shashaani Towards Memory Cetric Computing: A flexible Address Mapping Scheme 385(6) J. Lunteren Pseudo 3-Way Set-Associative Cache: A Way of Reducing Miss Ratio with Fast Access Time 391(6) Y. Lee B. Chung A CPLD-Based RC4 Cracking System 397(6) P. Kundarewich S. Wilton A. Hu Optimization of a Latched Comparator for high-Speed Analog-to-Digital Converters 403(6) M. Syrzycki R. Ockey Semiconductor Controlled Rectifier(SCR)Electostatic Discharge(ESD) Protection Devices in Submicron CMOS Technology 409(6) J. Lee M. Syrzycki K. Iniewski CMOS ESD Protection Circuits Using Submicron Transistors Operating in the Snapback Mode 415(6) K. Henderson M. Syrzycki K. Iniewski Educational Applications and Benefits of a Compact Multitasking Kernel for Microcontrollers 421(6) N. Manjikian Design and Characterization of an Embedded ASIC DRAM 427(6) G. Birk D. Elliot B. Cockburn Evaluating the Output Probability of Boolean Functions Without Float Point Operations 433(5) Y. Wang Y. Tang Y. Savaria Dynamic Combined Pattern-Parallel and Fault-Parallel Fault Simulation on Computational RAM 438(8) A. Kwong B. Cockburn D. Elliott A Tightly coupled hybrid SIMD/SISD System 446(4) N. Akilu D. Elliott C. Wickman Design and Synthesis of an IEEE-754 Exponential Function 450(6) H. Bui S. Tahar A method for Data Path Synthesis Using Neural Networks 456(6) H. Harmanani GRASP: An effective Constructive Technique for VLSI Circuit Partitioning 462(6) S. Areibi Design of a Multi-Purpose Silicon Integrated Optical Sensor 468(4) C. Wang M. Ahmad M. Swamy 1.5V Iddq/Iddt Current Monitor 472(5) M. Margala I. Pecuh V. Stopjakova High-Speed Image Composition with Enhanced Multiplier Structure 477(9) N. Durdle S. Juskiw B. Liu M. Margala High-Performance Low-Power Inner-Product Processor 486(5) N. Durdle W. Natter M. Margala Optimizing CMOS Transconductors for Low Power and Wide Band Operation 491(6) N. Guo R. Raut A High Performance, Wide Bandwidth, Low Cost FPGA-Based Quadrature Demodulator 497(6) P. Langlois D. Al-Khalili R. Inkol Fast 32-bit Digital Multiplier 503(4) K. Raahemifar M. Ahmadi A bit-bucket data structure to optimize local search for microword length optimization 507(6) S. Koranne A Comprehensive Study of Three Moduli Sets for Residue Arithmetic 513(6) W. Wang M. Swamy M. Ahmad Y. Wang An Wideband Current Mode Differentiator Network in CMOS Technology and Its Application 519(6) R. Raut A Low Voltage and Low Power Integrated Radio Frequency Mixer 525(4) L. MacEachern T. Manku Fast Carry-Look-Ahead Adder 529(4) K. Raahemifar M. Ahmadi An Area-efficient 0.25um Memory Compiler Designed for 780 MHz Operations 533(5) T. Tsang R. Thukral A Multi-megabit Memory Compiler: Tomorrows IP 538(5) X. Zhang T. Tsang D. Mehta A Fast Signature Simulation Technique for PPSFP Simulation 543(6) F. Khadour X. Sun Amplitude Stabilization and Oscillation Parameters in a Switching-mode Limit Cycle Resonant Oscillator 549(5) I. Filanovsky A Parallel Architecture for Adaptive Channel Equalization Based On Kalman Filter Using MMAIpha 554(6) A. Mozipo D. Massicotte P. Quinton T. Risset A High Throughput Architecture for Channel Equalization Based on Neural Network Using Wave Pipeline Method 560(5) F. Morin M. Vidal D. Massicotte A Class of Zero-Voltage-Zero-Current Switching Full Bridge PWM Converters With a Parallel Capacitor for Primary Current Reset 565(6) D. Garabandic W. Dunford M. Kuzmanovic The Application of New Chinese Remainder Theorems for Three Module Sets 571(6) W. Wang M. Swamy M. Ahmad Y. Wang On Testing of Static Neighborhood Pattern Sensitive Faults 577(6) D. Ryan X. Sun Digit-Online Digit-Serial Addition 583(6) B. Nowrouzian W. Natter Arithmetically Sub-optimal Floating Point Digital Filters-an Architectural Power Perspective 589(4) R. Pillai D. Al-Khalili A. Al-Khalili An Optimum Design of Class-C Power Oscillator Using Large-Signal S-parameters 593(5) H. Chan C. Wong K. Tsang S. Kwok Time Domain Modeling of Nonlinear BJT Amplifiers Using frequency Domain Analysis 598(4) C. Wong W. Chan K. Tsang L. Wong Harmonic Radar Identification Tag for Insect Tacking 602(4) B. Colpitts D. Luke G. Boiteaur M. Doyle Metal-Semiconductor Waveguides for Application to Optical-Optical Switching 606(5) J. Holzman F. Vermeulen A. Elezzabi Computer Modeling of Solid State Laser Systems 611(6) M. Buher R. Fedosejevs An Efficient Model for the Radiated EM Fields From 3D Structure and its Application to EMC Analysis 617(5) A. Sebak M. Alkanhal Photogrammetric Calibration of a Consumer Grade Flat-bed Scanner 622(5) R. Sampson A. Peterson E. Lozowski 2V 3GHz Low-noise Bipolar Wideband Amplifier 627(6) W. Lee I. Filanovsky Computer Modeling of Microelectronic Closed Loop Fiber optic Gyroscope 633(6) A. Noureldin H. Tabler M. Mintchev D. Halliday Techniques to Improve Speed and Efficiency of Photodetectors 639(6) R. DeCorby A. Hnatiw J. McMullin A Multimode Thermo-optic Polymer Switch for Incorporation in a 4X4 Hybrid Integrated Optoelectronic Switch Matrix 645(6) A. Hnatiw R. DeCorby J. McMullin C. Callender R. MacDonald Digital controller for an Optoelectronic Switch with DSP capabilities 651(4) B. Minhas M. Margala J. McMullin An Supervised uncued Classification Approach for a Class of Multicomponent Signals 655(6) R. Doraiswami S. Rajan M. Stevenson Optimal Design of General MultiChannel Nonuniform Transmultiplexers 661(6) T. Liu T. Chen Optimal Design of Nonuniform Multirate Filter Banks 667(2) A. Mehr T. Chen Cumulants and Genetic Algorithms for Parameters Estimation of Noncausal AR Models 669(6) S. Alshebeili M. Alsehaili M. Alkanhal The Recognition of Facial Expressions Based on Production System 675(8) H. Ebine O. Nakamura Study of The Stability and Other Properties of A Class of Second Order Variable Magnitude 2-D Digital Transfer Functions With A 2-Parameter Denominator 683(4) C. Gargour V. Ramachandran Edge Detection on Color Images Using RGB Vector Angles 687(6) R. Dony S. Wesolkowski Improved Image Reconstruction by combining ARMA Modeling with Wavelet Decomposition: Preliminary Results 693(5) S. Nath M. Smith Comparing Audio Compression Using Wavelet With Other Audio Compression Schemes 698(4) E. Fgee W. Philips W. Robertson On Filtering Short-Duration Sinusoids, Periodic Signal and Damped Sinusiods 702(6) R. Galigekere Y. Venkatesh D. Holdsworth Multiobjective Filtering Design 708(6) X. Chen K. Zhou Interpolation using Elliptic Sine Function: A Digital Signal Processing Approach 714(6) S. Chowdhury J. Soltis W. Miller Model-Based Probabilistic Relaxation Segmentation Applied to Threat Detection in Airport X-Ray Imagery 720(7) R. Paranjape M. Sluser Efficient Scalable DCT-Based Video Coding 727(6) M. Gallant F. Kossentini Novel FIR Filter Designs for Digital Quadrature Demodulation 733(6) R. Inkol A Standard-Based System for Robust Video Transmission Over the Internet 739(6) G. Cote S. Wenger F. Kossentini Semidefinite Programming: A Versatile Tool for Analysis and Design of Digital Filters 745(6) W. Lu Automatic Detection of Acoustic Sub-Word Boundaries for Single Digit Recognition 751(4) M. Artimy W. Robertson W. Philips A Hybrid Approach of Wavelet Packet and Directional Decomposition for Image Compression 755(6) C. Zhang X. Wu Ultrasonic Aluminum Weld Testing Method Based on The Wavelet Transform and a Neural Classifier 761(5) S. Legendre D. Massicotte J. Goyette A New Comprehensive Database of Hand-Written Arabic Words, Numbers, and Signatures used for OCR Testing 766(3) N. Kharma M. Ahmad R. Ward Renyi Generalized Entropy Analysis of Images From A Progressive Wavelet Transimission 769(6) R. Dansereau W. Kinsner Real Time 3D Animation Using Progressive Transmission 775(6) J. Greenberg W. Kinsner Characterization and Feature Extraction of Transient Signals Using Multifractal Measures 781(5) L. Sun W. Kinsner N. Serinken Texture Analysis and Segmentation of Image Using Fractals 786(6) R. Fazal-Rezai W. Kinsner Multifractal Characterization of Electromyogram Signals 792(5) T. Ehtiati W. Kinsner ECG Signal Compression and Analysis in Long-Term Monitoring 797(4) B. Huang W. Kinsner Computational Aspects of DNA Multifractal Analysis 801(4) W. Kinsner R. Rifaat Design of FIR Digital Filter using Weighted Peak-Constrainted Least-Squares Optimization 805(6) X. Xu B. Nowrouzian Local Search Algorithm For The Design of Multiplierless Digital Filters With CSD Multiplier Coefficients 811(6) X. Xu B. Nowrouzian Design of Least Asymmetric Compactly Supported Orthogonal Wavelet Via Optimization 817(4) Y. Zhao M. Swamy New Architecture for Multi-Format Video Browsing and Cut Detection 821(6) M. Ahmed A. Karmouch Adaptive IIR Digital Filtering Using an Analog Neural Network 827(4) H. Kwan T. Liang 2-D Real Gabor Transform 831(4) T. Liang H. Kwan Error Concealment Methods, A Comparative Study 835(6) S. Shirani F. Kossentini R. Ward Feature Analysis and Classification of Chromosome 16 Homologous Using Fluorescence Microscopy Images 841(6) P. Mousavi R. Ward P. Lansdorp Joint Rate Control for MPEG-2 Encoding of Multiple Video Sequences 847(4) I. Ismaeil F. Kossentini R. Ward Method For Partial Reduction of the Non-linear and Distortion in MR Images Caused by the Presence of Metal Objects 851(4) K. Bott M. Mintchev M. Smith K. Domoustchiev Subsurface Radar Imaging of Underground Archeological Objects In Kyiv Petcherskaja 855(6) A. Boryssenko Subspace-based Line and Curve Extraction From Noisy Images 861(6) P. Pango B. Champagne Discontinuous Control for Harmonic Drive System With the Damping Enhancement of Acceleration Feedback 867(6) J. Han Z. Qiu Y. Wang W. Xu Using Backstepping for Control of Elastic-Joint Robots with Smaller Gear Ratios 873(6) C. Macnab G. DEleuterio M. Meng Source HF de Puissance Pour Reacteur A Cavitation Acoustique 879(6) K. Agbossou J. Dion S. Carignan M. Abdelkrim A. Cheriti Design of Indirect Cautious Control for Systems Having General Delay 885(6) B. Shahrrava J. Aplevich Ships Fin Stabilizer H Control Under Sea Wave Disturbance 891(5) S. Liu J. Sun S. Chen Study of Joint Control System of Main/Flapped Fin Stabilizer 896(6) S. Chen S. Liu J. Sun Derivation of an Extended Minimum Control Synthesis Algorithm with Application to the Speed Control of An AC Machine 902(5) L. Abida F. Naceri M. Boulemden Analysis and Control of System Described Using Multiple Models: A Case Studied 907(6) W. Wang H. Marquez Robust Delta-Sigma Modulators Based on Variable-Structure Control 913(6) T. Zourntos Non-time Based Tracking Controller for Mobil Robots 919(6) W. Kang J. Tan N. Xi A Model of Hybrid Systems and their Transition Dynamics 925(6) G. Labinaz M. Bayoumi K. Rudie Transparent Factories Through Industrial Internets 931(6) A. Swales C. Gray Robust Control of a Steam Header Letdown System 937(4) D. White ALISA: un Atelier Logiciel pour IIngenierie des Systemes Automatises 941(6) M. Niclet J. zaytoon SYNSIM-A Simulation Model of a Cogeneration Plant, for Stability Analysis and Augmentation 947(5) R. Rink K. Gooden P. Morgan D. White W. Young Minimum Variance Feedforward Control of A Once-Through Steam Generator 952(8) K. Gooden P. Morgan D. White R. Rink Fault Diagnosis of an Industrial CGO Coker Model Predictive Control System 960(6) B. Huang X. Zhao E. Tamayo A. Hanafi Mobile Agents for Web-Based Medical Image Retrieval 966(5) K. Smith R. Paranjape GA-Based Design of a Region-Wise Fuzzy Sliding Mode Controller 971(6) C. Kung W. Lai The Extension-Based Fuzzy Modeling Method and Its Application 977(6) Y. Huang H. Chen Information Retrieval from Networked Heterogeneous Sources 983(7) S. Pelletier S. Pierre H. Hoang Modeling Intelligent Information Resource Agents for Dynamic Heterogeneous Sources 990(6) W. Moussaoui S. Pierre H. Hoang An Intelligent Information-filtering Assistant Integrated into a Multi-agent Architecture 996(6) S. Kebreau S. Pierre W. Probst Modele Conceptuel dun Agent Utilisateur de pour la recherche dinformation 1002(6) C. Kacan S. Pierre W. Probst Using Statistics and Neural Networks in Fault Determination 1008(6) A. Schoorl N. Kourounaskis C. Somers N. Dimopoulos Controle de Iequilibre et de la trajectorie dune bicyclette telecommandee 1014(6) S. Berriah G. Lachiver Fuzzy Logic Controller for a DC to DC Converter 1020(4) M. Smyej A. Cheriti Heuristic Optimization of A Vibration Suppression Controller 1024(5) H. Zadeh L. Wood Development of An Embedded Fuzzy-Based Replication Technique for Chaotic System 1029(6) J. Zhang H. Chung S. Ron Real-Time Tracking Control of Robot Manipulators using On-Line Learning Based Approach 1035(6) X. Yang M. Meng Design Three-Dimensional Local Path Planner For AUV 1041(5) J. Ji W. Cui Q. Li N. Yuan Predicting Factor Affecting Likelihoods in Engineering Problems 1046(6) J. Katzberg P. Katzberg Learning How To Program 1052(5) M. Upal S. Padmanbhuni Use of ANNs for Short Term Forecasting 1057(5) N. Kandil V. Sood M. Saad Development of An Intelligent Case-Based System For Help Desk Operations 1062(6) P. Tontiwachwuthiku C. Chan L. Geng L. Chen A Fuzzy Set Approach to Cost Estimation of Software Projects 1068(6) W. Pedrycz J. Peters S. Ramanna Fuzzy Neurons:A Coarse-Grained Reconfigurable Element for Computational Intelligence 1074(7) P. Czezowski C. Poskar F. Corbett R. McLeod Classification of Volumetric Storm Cell Patterns 1081(5) M. Alexiuk N. Pizzi W. Pedrycz Estimation Robuste de Vitesse dune Machine Asynchrone a IAide de Reseaux de Neurones Dynamiques 1086(6) J. Ghouili A. Cheriti Fuzzy Clocks as Observers in Communication Networks With Chaos: A Fuzzy Sets Approach 1092(6) R. Dansereau W. Kinsner J. Peters A Systolic Architecture for Channel Equalization Based on a Piecewise Linear Fuzzy Logic Algorithm 1098(4) M. Zakhama D. Massicotte Hybrid Intelligent System Development : A Case Study For Decision Support of Natural Gas Pipeline Operation 1102(6) V. Uraikul C. Chan P. Tontiwachwuthiku Development of an Intelligent and Control System for a Municipal Water Distribution Network 1108(6) C. Chan W. Kritpiphat P. Tontiwachwuthiku An Integrated Expert System/Operations Research Approach for Natural Gas Pipeline Operations Optimization 1114(7) C. Sun W. Kritpiphat C. Chan P. Tontiwachwuthiku Vector Control of An Induction Motor With On-Line Robot Resistance Identification 1121(5) M. Ouhrouche Investigation and Mitigation of Harmonics From Electric Arc Furnaces 1126(6) E. Ahmed M. Abdel-Aziz E. El-Zahab W. Xu An Improved Estimation of Eddy Current Losses Distribution For Squirrel Cage Induction Motor Using Finite Element Method 1132(4) J. Xu V. Rajagopalan A. Sevigny G. Rakotonirina Average Current Space Vector Technique For The Analysis of Three-Phase Power Factor Correction Circuits Operating in Discontinuous Conduction Mode 1136(6) D. Carlton W. Dunford M. Edmunds An Independent Maximum Power Extraction Strategy for Wind Energy Conversion System 1142(6) Q. Wang L. Chang Allocation of Transmission Losses in a Deregulated Power System Network 1148(5) A. Bhuiya N. Chowdhury Dynamic Response Improvement of a Generation Unit 1153(6) Y. Hain R. Kulessky A Case-Based Expert System for Power System Restoration 1159(5) S. Islam N. Chowdhury A Methodology for Power System Protection Design Based on an Intelligent System Approach 1164(6) K. El-Arroudi D. McGillis G. Joos A Comparative Analysis and A New Approach for Var Compensation in Power Systems 1170(6) Z. Liu N. Rao Rotating Power Cuts in Alberta- The Past and The Future 1176(5) N. Rao Effects of Power Disturbances on Sensitive Loads 1181(6) N. Cumbria M. DeREGT N. Rao An Investigation Into The Compensation of Asymmetric Systems 1187(4) C. Todde D. McGillis R. Marceau A. Sana Transmission Line Model For Large Step Size Transient Simulations 1191(4) A. Ibrahim S. Henschel H. Dommel T. Niimura Fuzzy Time-series Model of Electric Power Consumption 1195(4) K. Ozawa T. Niimura T. Nakashima Two Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Passive Rotor Transverse Flux Motor with Slanted Rotor Design 1199(6) B. Hasubek E. Nowicki Probabilistic Evaluation Turbine-Generator Shaft Stresses 1205(6) S. Aboreshaid A. Al-Watban Graphical User Interface For Teaching Power System Reliability 1211(6) S. Aboreshaid O. Basoudan Power System Dynamic Load Modeling using Adaptive Network-Based Fuzzy Inference System 1217(6) A. Oonsivilai M. El-Hawary Wavelet Neural network Based Short Term Load Forecasting of Electric Power System Commercial Load 1223(6) A. Oonsivilai M. El-Hawary A Knowledge-Based System For The Structural Design of High-Votage Lines 1229(5) B. Picard F. Galiana D. McGillis Analyse des Performances des Redresseurs a Thyristors en Regime Desequilibre 1234(6) E. Ngandui G. Olivier G. April A Filtering Process for Substation Design 1240(5) D. Atanackovic M. Toussaint D. McGillis System Damping Improvement Using Adaptive Power System Stabilizer 1245(3) W. Gu Risk Analysis for High-voltage Transmission Line De-icing System 1248(5) J. Peters P. Shivakumar P. Liu High Voltage Power Fault-detection and Analysis System: Design and Implementation 1253(6) L. Han R. Menzies J. Peters L. Crowe Fuzzy Logic Based Speed Control of an IPM Synchronous Motor Drive 1259(6) M. Uddin M. Rahman Real-Time Implementation of Multiple Feedback Loop Control for Permanent Magnet Sychronous Motor Drive 1265(6) S. Zeid T. Radwan M. Rahman Modeling Extreme-Weather-Related Transmission Line Outrages 1271(6) D. Koval S. Shen B. Shen Modeling Consumer Voltage Sags Caused by Distribution Primary Faults 1277(6) K. Yao W. Xu D. Koval J. Salmon Modeling the Power Quality Charateristics of Computer Loads 1283(6) L. Jiao D. Koval W. Xu J. Salmon A Global deviation Based Power System Stabilizer 1289(4) A. Hemeida M. El-Sadek F. Abd-Elbar A. Sharaf An Application of Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor to Single-Pole Reclosing 1293(5) S. Faried A Self-Adjusting Power System Stabilizer 1298(6) M. El-Sadek F. Abd-Elbar A. Hemeida A. Sharaf Modular Active Power Filtering Approaches: Power Splitting versus Frequency Splitting 1304(5) R. Elshatshat M. Kazerani M. Salama Generating Unit Commitment Using a Reliability Framework 1309(5) R. Billinton M. Firuzabad Self-Adaptive Impedance Relays 1314(5) P. McLaren H. Li E. Dirks A Phase Selection Algorithm For An Adaptive Impedance Relay 1319(6) H. Li P. McLaren Reliability-based Impact Analysis of Independent Power Producers for Power System Operations Under Deregulation 1325(6) K. Okada R. Yokoyama T. Niimura H. Asano Neural Network Based Power Flow Predictor 1331(4) S. Madan K. Bollinger Examination of the Optimum Rated Wind Velocity for Wind Turbine Generators in the Vicinity of Edmonton, Alberta 1335(4) B. Jatzeck A. Robinson D. Koval Alternatives in Simulating Electrical Machine Dynamics 1339(6) C. Domnisoru M. Musavi On Using Regression For Range Data Fusion 1345(6) D. 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