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A Java bytecode compiler for the 8051 micro-controller
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This report describes the development of a Java Bytecode Compiler (JBC) for the 8051 micro-controller. Bytecodes are found in the class file generated when a Java source file is compiled with the java ... -
Java implementation of AX.25 link-layer protocol for future micro-satellites
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis investigates the viability of implementing the AX.25 protocol in Java, for satellite applications. The AX.25 protocol forms part of the Communications subsystem of a micro-satellite. It ... -
Karoo Array Telescope site shielding : laboratory, computational and multi-copter studies
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Northern Cape in South Africa has been chosen to host the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) due to the area’s overall radio quietness. As part of the supporting systems for the Karoo Array Telescope ... -
Kinetic and Economic Potential Evaluation of Grubbs-type Precatalysts for 1-Octene Metathesis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The RSA olefins programme of the DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Catalysis (c*change) aims to upgrade low-value linear 1-alkenes (also known as alpha-olefins) to high-value Guerbet-type surfactants via ... -
Kinetic evaluation of lipopeptide production by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Crop losses, caused by phytopathogens and pests, are estimated to be as high as 83% worldwide. These losses along with the world's growing population put additional strain on food production and security ... -
Kinodynamic planning for a fixed-wing aircraft in dynamic, cluttered environments : a local planning method using implicitly-defined motion primitives
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In order to navigate dynamic, cluttered environments safely, fully autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are required to plan conflict-free trajectories between two states in position-time space ... -
Knowledge and acceptance of male circumcision as an HIV prevention procedure among plantation workers at Border Limited, Zimbabwe
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study sought to establish the level of knowledge of people on the medical benefits of male circumcision, especially the protective effect against HIV, with the aim of gathering baseline information ... -
A knowledge management framework to grow innovation capability maturity
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Innovation is widely considered a key prerequisite for achieving organisational competitiveness and sustained long-term wealth in our increasingly volatile business environment. It is therefore ... -
A knowledge management framework to grow innovation capability maturity
(AOSIS OpenJournal, 2012-02)Innovation is a key prerequisite for being organisationally competitive. Therefore, it is imperative that enterprises grow and mature their innovation capability. Knowledge management plays a fundamental role in the ability ... -
Knowledge roles and flows in open innovation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Companies are under constant pressure to stay competitive in order to survive in an ever changing market. It is important for companies to stay ahead of the market and to ensure that any window of opportunity ... -
Laboratory accelerated curing protocol for bitumen stabilized materials
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The research conducted in this study forms part of the Phase II process of the Bitumen Stabilized Materials (BSMs) Guideline improvement initiative. The initiative aims to address areas of concern in ... -
Labyrinth weir hydraulics : validation of CFD modelling
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) as a design tool is becoming increasingly popular in the water resources field. This thesis aims to extend the knowledge of CFD and determine the usefulness of ... -
Lactic acid production from sugarcane bagasse and harvesting residues
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Sugarcane bagasse and harvesting residues collected from different sugars mills across South Africa were evaluated for potential use in a biorefinery for ethanol, lactic acid and electricity co-production ... -
Land-use transport strategies to cope with suburbanisation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Suburbanisation is a world-wide phenomenon and is characterised by the decline of central business districts and accelerated growth of commercial activities in the suburbs. The impact of suburbanisation ... -
Language identification using Gaussian mixture models
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The importance of Language Identification for African languages is seeing a dramatic increase due to the development of telecommunication infrastructure and, as a result, an increase in volumes of data ... -
Language modelling for code-switched automatic speech recognition in five South African languages
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Code-switching refers to natural, spontaneous language alternation by multilingual speakers during a conversation or utterance, and is prevalent in everyday conversations by multilingual South Africans. ... -
Latent heat thermal energy storage for solar water heating using flat heat pipes and aluminum fins as heat transfer enhancers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Solar energy is a time dependent, high-temperature radiant energy resource. The utility of a solar thermal energy system increases if the hot temperature source is available when it is needed most. This ... -
Lateral support of axially loaded columns in portal frame structures provided by sheeting rails
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)Doubly symmetric I-section columns are often utilised in portal frame construction. The sheeting (or cladding) is carried by sheeting rails connected to the outer flange of these columns. Although it is common practice ... -
A layout design decision-support framework and concept demonstrator for rural hospitals using mixed methods
(2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Layout design is an ever-present problem that has a significant effect on the operations of an organisation, especially in the context of healthcare which deals with the lives of patients. It is a complex ... -
An LDPC error control strategy for low earth orbit satellite communication link applications
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication presents a unique environment which inherently di ers from most other communication channels. Due to the varying orbital patterns of LEO satellites the link ...
