This document describes how piezoelectric films can be shaped and used as smart sensors to implement structural control for flexible structures. Piezoelectric films can be etched and spliced together in varying poling directions to act as spatial filters for vibrational modes. This allows the implementation of infinite order controllers in the films. The document presents the dynamics of an articulated flexible beam that is used to test controllers implemented with shaped piezoelectric films. It also discusses modeling and properties of piezoelectric films, showing how they can augment structural stiffness. The major contribution is an integrated design methodology that accounts for sensor, actuator and modeling limitations in a practical structural control application.
Pratik Gandhi is a software engineer with over 2.4 years of experience in application programming. He has worked at TCS Pvt. Ltd. as a System Engineer and Assistant System Engineer on various projects including iManage, a fleet management system that tracks vehicle usage and fuel costs, and Travel Impression, a travel website that displays hotel and car availability. He has expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring, HTML, JSP, and databases. He is seeking a creative environment to further develop his professional skills.
This document describes an analytic pricing methodology for Asian cap/floor options on Constant Maturity Swap (CMS) rates with fixed strike rates. The methodology prices these derivatives using a lognormal model for forward swap rates, with adjustments to account for valuing multiple CMS rates under a common forward measure. The methodology can price both vanilla Asian cap/floor options (with fixed averaging periods) as well as plain vanilla cap/floor options. The price of an Asian cap/floor is calculated as the sum of the prices of its constituent caplets/floorlets, where each caplet/floorlet price is determined using an adjusted Black formula that approximates the distribution of the average CMS rate.
The document discusses using the camera on a mobile phone for photography. It states that every phone camera is different but the principles of photography have not changed. It repeats that using a phone camera is simpler than one may think and that there are many photography apps available, some free and some costing $1.99, to help take quality mobile photos.
Dharmendra Rughani is seeking a position that allows him to use his technical and interpersonal skills to achieve organizational objectives. He has experience developing Android apps including GPS tracking, taxi booking, and medical apps. He is proficient in Java, XML, and technologies like Google Maps and Firebase. Rughani has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Applications. He is looking to continue expanding his knowledge of mobile technologies.
BPS SIGOPAC Bristol October 2016 - Prof Austyn Snowden : Understanding as Int...Alex King
Professor Austyn Snowden presents the findings of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the use of a Holistic Needs Assessment (HNA) tool in outpatient cancer care. The study hypothesized that using HNA would increase patient participation, shared decision making, and self-efficacy. Results found that HNA consultations had more dialogue initiated by clinicians and a higher proportion of discussion as dialogue. HNA patients also had higher self-efficacy scores. While there was no difference in shared decision making scores, the increased self-efficacy suggests HNA has positive benefits. However, more data is still needed to fully understand the impact of HNA on person-centered care.
This document describes how piezoelectric films can be shaped and used as smart sensors to implement structural control for flexible structures. Piezoelectric films can be etched and spliced together in varying poling directions to act as spatial filters for vibrational modes. This allows the implementation of infinite order controllers in the films. The document presents the dynamics of an articulated flexible beam that is used to test controllers implemented with shaped piezoelectric films. It also discusses modeling and properties of piezoelectric films, showing how they can augment structural stiffness. The major contribution is an integrated design methodology that accounts for sensor, actuator and modeling limitations in a practical structural control application.
Pratik Gandhi is a software engineer with over 2.4 years of experience in application programming. He has worked at TCS Pvt. Ltd. as a System Engineer and Assistant System Engineer on various projects including iManage, a fleet management system that tracks vehicle usage and fuel costs, and Travel Impression, a travel website that displays hotel and car availability. He has expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring, HTML, JSP, and databases. He is seeking a creative environment to further develop his professional skills.
This document describes an analytic pricing methodology for Asian cap/floor options on Constant Maturity Swap (CMS) rates with fixed strike rates. The methodology prices these derivatives using a lognormal model for forward swap rates, with adjustments to account for valuing multiple CMS rates under a common forward measure. The methodology can price both vanilla Asian cap/floor options (with fixed averaging periods) as well as plain vanilla cap/floor options. The price of an Asian cap/floor is calculated as the sum of the prices of its constituent caplets/floorlets, where each caplet/floorlet price is determined using an adjusted Black formula that approximates the distribution of the average CMS rate.
The document discusses using the camera on a mobile phone for photography. It states that every phone camera is different but the principles of photography have not changed. It repeats that using a phone camera is simpler than one may think and that there are many photography apps available, some free and some costing $1.99, to help take quality mobile photos.
Dharmendra Rughani is seeking a position that allows him to use his technical and interpersonal skills to achieve organizational objectives. He has experience developing Android apps including GPS tracking, taxi booking, and medical apps. He is proficient in Java, XML, and technologies like Google Maps and Firebase. Rughani has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Applications. He is looking to continue expanding his knowledge of mobile technologies.
BPS SIGOPAC Bristol October 2016 - Prof Austyn Snowden : Understanding as Int...Alex King
Professor Austyn Snowden presents the findings of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the use of a Holistic Needs Assessment (HNA) tool in outpatient cancer care. The study hypothesized that using HNA would increase patient participation, shared decision making, and self-efficacy. Results found that HNA consultations had more dialogue initiated by clinicians and a higher proportion of discussion as dialogue. HNA patients also had higher self-efficacy scores. While there was no difference in shared decision making scores, the increased self-efficacy suggests HNA has positive benefits. However, more data is still needed to fully understand the impact of HNA on person-centered care.