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Human-computer interface using a web camera
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-12)
In this thesis we present a human-computer interface (HCI) system for disabled
persons using only a basic web camera. Mouse movements are simulated
by small movements of the head, while clicks are simulated by eye
blinks. ...
Rural e-mail system for the Sumbandila satellite
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Keywords: digital signal processing, OSI layer, network protocols, embedded systems,
satellite technology
This thesis describes the design and implementation of a rural e-mail system for the ...
Autonomous aerobatic flight of a fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-03)
This thesis relates to the successful development of a flight control system to perform a range of
aerobatic manoeuvres autonomously. The project is the first to try to extend the flight control
capabilities of the ...
Development of dynamically reconfigurable ground station software
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-12)
Applications are normally developed with a specific purpose in mind and when
new features are needed the source code has to be modified, recompiled and
redistributed. It will be more beneficial if new features can be ...
Design Procedures for Series and Parallel Feedback Microwave DROs
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-12)
Clear procedures for designing dielectric resonator oscillators (DROs) are presented in
this thesis, including built examples to validate these design procedures. Both series
and parallel feedback DROs are discussed and ...
The development of an ARM-based OBC for a nanosatellite
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-12)
Next-generation nanosatellites are becoming a very cost effective solution to
gain access to space. Modern manufacturing technology together with low
power low cost devices makes the development of nanosatellites, using ...
Development and control of a 3-axis stabilised platform
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-03)
The successful control of a three-degree-of-freedom gyroscope is presented for the
application of steering and stabilising a platform mounted underneath an airship.
The end goal is to stabilise a camera for earth observation ...
The fabrication of PBCO buffered step-edge Josephson junctions
(2007-03)
A major challenge in the design and operation of High Temperature Superconducting
(HTS) devices is the fabrication of reproducible Josephson junctions with good IcRn products.
One objective of this thesis was to fabricate ...
A software-defined radio implementation of maritime AIS
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-12)
SumbandilaSat is the second South African satellite, and is scheduled to be launched in
April/May 2007. A software defined radio (SDR) automatic identification system (AIS)
receiver is proposed as a possible experimental ...
Design and implementation of a digital video recorder, with live video streaming to cellphone over mobile broadband
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-03)
The work presented in this Thesis relates to the increased capabilities of the mobile Internet and the possible use of cellphones as an enhancement to video surveillance systems. The focus of the Thesis is on the delivery ...