Production and decay of Sulphur excited species in a ECRIS plasma

The most important processes for the creation of S12+ to S14+ ions excited states from the ground configurations of S9+ to S14+ ions in an electron cyclotron resonance ion source, leading to the emission of K X-ray lines, are studied. Theoretical values for inner-shell excitation and ionization cross sections, including double KL and triple KLL ionization, transition probabilities and energies for the deexcitation processes, are calculated in the framework of the multi-configuration Dirac-Fock method. With reasonable assumptions about the electron energy distribution, a theoretical K$\alpha$ X-ray spectrum is obtained, which is compared to recent experimental data.

Three transducers for one photodetector: essays for optical communications

Dissertation presented to obtain the PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Electronics

Identificação da actividade do sistema nervoso simpático e parassimpático em dados de pupilometria, utilizando a Singular Spectrum Analysis

Dissertação para obtenção do Grau de Mestre em Engenharia Biomédica

Spectrum sensing through software defined radio

Dissertação apresentada para obtenção do Grau de Mestre em Engenharia Electrotécnica e de Computadores, pela Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia

KeyStroke analyzer: desenvolvimento de protótipo para diagnóstico do Síndrome do Túnel Cárpico

A dactilografia profissional causa problemas a nível das articulações dos dedos, mãos, pulsos, braços e até mesmo ombros, a quem a exerce. Um deles, o Síndrome do Túnel Cárpico, considera-se ser a maior doença ocupacional nos Estados Unidos, responsável por avultados gastos médicos ano após ano. Até à data, o estudo de causas e consequências apresentou-se difícil, não havendo uma forma prática e fiável de registar os movimentos do(a) dactilógrafo(a). O presente trabalho pretendeu desenvolver uma solução para a detecção e cálculo de estatísticas referentes às taxas de utilização de dedos em dactilografia profissional, com vista a estudos de terapias adequadas. Optou-se pela captação de imagens através de uma câmara USB, usando iluminação dedicada para garantir uma intensidade de luz constante e uniforme. Usando esta configuração, são capturadas imagens do teclado no instante em que uma tecla é premida. Após a captura, efectua-se o processamento da imagem para detecção dos dedos. Nos dedos do(a) dactilógrafo(a) colocaram-se autocolantes de várias cores para identificação. Para a identificação do dedo usou-se um algoritmo de lógica difusa para, através dos canais R, G e B da imagem, avaliar qual a cor observada na zona de interesse (tecla premida). Conseguiu-se assim uma eficácia de 91% em modo automático, podendo este valor chegar aos 100% no modo avançado, que permite a confirmação do utilizador. Existe ainda margem para evolução com a introdução de uma segunda câmara com um diferente posicionamento para obter outra perspectiva da zona de interesse, aumentando assim as hipóteses de correcta identificação.

Using an LED as a sensor and visible light communication device in a smart illumination system

The need for more efficient illumination systems has led to the proliferation of Solid-State Lighting (SSL) systems, which offer optimized power consumption. SSL systems are comprised of LED devices which are intrinsically fast devices and permit very fast light modulation. This, along with the congestion of the radio frequency spectrum has paved the path for the emergence of Visible Light Communication (VLC) systems. VLC uses free space to convey information by using light modulation. Notwithstanding, as VLC systems proliferate and cost competitiveness ensues, there are two important aspects to be considered. State-of-the-art VLC implementations use power demanding PAs, and thus it is important to investigate if regular, existent Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS) circuits can be adapted for VLC use. A 28 W buck regulator was implemented using a off-the-shelf LED Driver integrated circuit, using both series and parallel dimming techniques. Results show that optical clock frequencies up to 500 kHz are achievable without any major modification besides adequate component sizing. The use of an LED as a sensor was investigated, in a short-range, low-data-rate perspective. Results show successful communication in an LED-to-LED configuration, with enhanced range when using LED strings as sensors. Besides, LEDs present spectral selective sensitivity, which makes them good contenders for a multi-colour LED-to-LED system, such as in the use of RGB displays and lamps. Ultimately, the present work shows evidence that LEDs can be used as a dual-purpose device, enabling not only illumination, but also bi-directional data communication.

Electro-Optical/Infrared sensor turret integration on an aircraft - structural im-pact on LOCKHEED MARTIN C-130H and design methodology

The growing need to patrol and survey large maritime and terrestrial areas increased the need to integrate external sensors on aircraft in order to accomplish those patrols at increasingly higher altitudes, longer range and not depending upon vehicle type. The main focus of this work is to elaborate a practical, simple, effective and efficient methodology for the aircraft modification procedure resulting from the integration of an Elec-tro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) turret through a support structure. The importance of the devel-opment of a good methodology relies on the correct management of project variables as time, available resources and project complexity. The key is to deliver a proper tool for a project de-sign team that will be used to create a solution that fulfils all technical, non-technical and certi-fication requirements present in this field of transportation. The created methodology is inde-pendent of two main inputs: sensor model and aircraft model definition, and therefore it is in-tended to deliver the results for different projects besides the one that was presented in this work as a case study. This particular case study presents the development of a structure support for FLIR STAR SAPHIRE III turret integration on the front lower fuselage bulkhead (radome) of the LOCKHEED MARTIN C-130 H. Development of the case study focuses on the study of local structural analysis through the use of Finite Element Method (FEM). Development of this Dissertation resulted in a cooperation between Faculty of Science and Technology - Universidade Nova de Lisboa and the company OGMA - Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal