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1. 21. Prometheus Asteroid Redirection Mission : Mission Design, Spacecraft Design, Orbital Dynamics Code Development

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

   Author : Niklas Anthony; [2016]
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   Abstract : This report will design a mission and spacecraft to redirect the first Near-Earth Object (NEO) to a stable orbit in the Earth-Moon system. The mission profile includes a soon-as-possible launch, spiral-out escape from the Earth-Moon system, rendezvous, ion beam redirection method, and decommissioning phases, each with accompanying orbital dynamics code written in Matlab. READ MORE

3. 22. Signal Processing for mmWave MIMO Radar

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för elektronik, matematik och naturvetenskap

   Author : Óscar Faus García; [2015]
   Keywords : radar; automotive; MIMO; CW; 79 GHz; short-range radars SRR ; millimeter wave; CFAR; simulations; phase modulation; algorithms; system gain;

   Abstract : This thesis addresses the design study, implementation and analysis of signal processing algorithms for a 79 GHz millimeter-wave Phase Modulated Continuous Wave (PMCW) Multi Input Multi Output (MIMO) short range radar; performed in IMEC research institute (Leuven, Belgium). The radar system targets high resolution performance with low power consumption in order to integrate a full MIMO radar transceiver with digital processor and antennas in a compact package featuring a size of 1 cm2. READ MORE

4. 23. Corporate Governance in Sweden - A Success Story?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Maximilian Schmidt; Magnus Swärdh; [2014]
   Keywords : Corporate Governance; Sweden; Compliance; Performance; Cost of Capital; Cost of Equity; Cost of Debt; Board Composition; Audit Committee; Nomination Committee; Remuneration Committee; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This paper takes a performance-based approach to corporate governance and investigates whether compliance with the corporate governance code in Sweden equates to a lower cost of capital, measured as cost of equity, cost of debt and the weighted average of these, the WACC. The premonition is that adherence to governance codes should lower the risk profile of the firm, leading investors and creditors to requiring a lower premium to associate themselves with the firm financially. READ MORE

5. 24. Social Proximity Indicator Application Enhancing Personalization for the User : A User Centric Multimodal Smartphone based Social Proximity Indicator

   University essay from KTH/Radio Systems Laboratory (RS Lab)

   Author : Dipesh Dugar Mitthalal; [2014]
   Keywords : Social Proximity; Smartphone; Social Interactions; Image sharing; Virtual Sensors; Social Närhet; Smartphone; sociala interaktioner; bild delning; virtuella sensorer;

   Abstract : The smartphone has become an important part of our daily life. It takes advantage of multiple built-in sensors, along with internet connectivity, to provide a variety of services including navigation, weather forecasts, media capturing/sharing, and many more. READ MORE

6. 25. Legal Aspects of Port State Control

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Anton Kulchytskyy; [2013]
   Keywords : contract of affreightment; flag state control; recognised organisations; flag state implementation; port access; ship’s nationality; port state jurisdiction; seafarers’ right; protection of marine environment; shipping safety; port state control; international law; Maritime law; marine insurance; undue detention; time charter parties; off-hire clause; UNCLOS; SOLAS; MARPOL; STCW; MLC; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Port state control plays a central role in maritime safety and protection of marine environment and it becomes more significant in protection of seafarers’ rights. This thesis integrates discussion and consideration of different legal aspect of PSC in order to present a comprehensive view on it. READ MORE