Botnets are generally recognized as one of the most challenging threats on the Internet today. Botnets have been involved in many attacks targeting multinational organizations and even nationwide internet services. As more effective detection and mitigation approaches are proposed by security researchers, botnet developers are employing new techniques for evasion. It is not surprising that the Domain Name System (DNS) is abused by botnets for the purposes of evasion, because of the important role of DNS in the operation of the Internet. DNS provides a flexible mapping between domain names and IP addresses, thus botnets can exploit this dynamic mapping to mask the location of botnet controllers. Domain-flux and fast-flux (also known as IP-flux) are two emerging techniques which aim at exhausting the tracking and blacklisting effort of botnet defenders by rapidly changing the domain names or their associated IP addresses that are used by the botnet. In this thesis, we employ passive DNS analysis to develop an anomaly-based technique for detecting the presence of a domain-flux or fast- flux botnet in a network. To do this, we construct a lookup graph and a failure graph from captured DNS traffic and decompose these graphs into clusters which have a strong correlation between their domains, hosts, and IP addresses. DNS related features are extracted for each cluster and used as input to a classication module to identify the presence of a domain-flux or fast-flux botnet in the network. The experimental evaluation on captured traffic traces veried that the proposed technique successfully detected domain-flux botnets in the traces. The proposed technique complements other techniques for detecting botnets through traffic analysis. / Botnets betraktas som ett av de svåraste Internet-hoten idag. Botnets har använts vid många attacker mot multinationella organisationer och även nationella myndigheters och andra nationella Internet-tjänster. Allt eftersom mer effektiva detekterings - och skyddstekniker tas fram av säkerhetsforskare, har utvecklarna av botnets tagit fram nya tekniker för att undvika upptäckt. Därför är det inte förvånande att domännamnssystemet (Domain Name System, DNS) missbrukas av botnets för att undvika upptäckt, på grund av den viktiga roll domännamnssystemet har för Internets funktion - DNS ger en flexibel bindning mellan domännamn och IP-adresser. Domain-flux och fast-flux (även kallat IP-flux) är två relativt nya tekniker som används för att undvika spårning och svartlistning av IP-adresser av botnet-skyddsmekanismer genom att snabbt förändra bindningen mellan namn och IP-adresser som används av botnets. I denna rapport används passiv DNS-analys för att utveckla en anomali-baserad teknik för detektering av botnets som använder sig av domain-flux eller fast-flux. Tekniken baseras på skapandet av en uppslagnings-graf och en fel-graf från insamlad DNS-traffik och bryter ned dessa grafer i kluster som har stark korrelation mellan de ingående domänerna, maskinerna, och IP-adresserna. DNSrelaterade egenskaper extraheras för varje kluster och används som indata till en klassifficeringsmodul för identiffiering av domain-flux och fast-flux botnets i nätet. Utvärdering av metoden genom experiment på insamlade traffikspår visar att den föreslagna tekniken lyckas upptäcka domain-flux botnets i traffiken. Genom att fokusera på DNS-information kompletterar den föreslagna tekniken andra tekniker för detektering av botnets genom traffikanalys.

Les machines à double excitation (aimants permanents et bobines d’excitation) sont depuis quelques années étudiées par de nombreuses équipes de recherche dans le monde pour leur souplesse de fonctionnement et leur puissance volumique importante. Dans cette thèse, nous présentons une nouvelle structure de machine à double excitation. C’est une machine à commutation de flux, donc qui possède un rotor passif, et dont la partie de double excitation située au stator est maintenue par une culasse à griffes. Dans une première partie, les caractéristiques importantes de cette structure sont exposées à partir de mesures sur un prototype et de modèles par éléments finis. Les différents trajets de flux ainsi que l’excursion du flux à vide en fonction du courant de double excitation ou encore les FEM à vide et le courant de court-circuit sont présentés. L’objectif est de caractériser de façon précise le fonctionnement de cette machine. Outre le fonctionnement à vide, les fonctionnements en mode moteur et en mode générateur sont présentés pour évaluer les performances. Le second chapitre de cette thèse présente différents modèles de la machine à double excitation. Tout d’abord à partir de modélisations par éléments finis nous montrons les impacts des caractéristiques magnétiques telles que la courbe BH et l’induction rémanente des aimants permanents sur le flux à vide de différentes machines à commutation de flux et double excitation. Puis nous présentons deux méthodes basées sur la modélisation par éléments finis qui permettent le calcul du courant de court-circuit. Enfin, afin de s’affranchir d’un modèle magnéto-transitoire trop gourmand en temps de calcul, nous présentons un modèle analytique. Ce modèle permet à partir de la valeur du flux à vide et de l’inductance cyclique d’une machine synchrone à aimants permanents de calculer la puissance en générateur débitant sur un pont de diodes et une source de tension fixe en fonction du courant d’excitation et de la vitesse de rotation. Dans le dernier chapitre de la thèse, nous avons développé un modèle de la machine à double excitation à bobinage global basé sur les schémas réluctants. A partir de ce modèle, nous calculons le flux à vide et l’inductance cyclique de la structure de façon plus rapide que par des simulations par éléments finis et sensiblement aussi précise afin de les utiliser dans le calcul de la puissance. Dans un dernier temps, nous avons utilisé ce modèle dans une procédure d’optimisation pour différents cahiers des charges. / In this thesis, a new hybrid excitation, flux-switching machine is being presented. The main feature of this device is its global winding hybrid excitation with claw poles. This solution has been explored in order to reduce the copper mass and increase excitation winding efficiency. One of the most widely used alternators in automotive applications is a claw pole alternator whose claws are located on the rotor. The prototype introduced in this study is based on the same principle yet with claws located on the stator, which allows its rotor to be passive in rotating at higher speeds without slip-rings or brushes. Furthermore, the advantages of the double excitation are cumulative.The thesis will first describe the structure and operating principles of this new hybrid excitation, flux-switching machine, For example, the no-load flux linkage and the back-electromotive force on a no-load are measured and calculated;. Moreover, the load testing of this machine will be displayed. Short-circuit currents will be calculated and measured in order to determine the output power capability while operating in generator mode. The second chapter presents finite element and analytical models which allows to determine the output power capability while operating in generator mode. And with the FEA, the no-load flux linkage is investigated, This investigation serves to highlight: the influence of the stacking factor, the B-H curve definition, and the permanent magnet residual induction value, Finally, a lumped-parameter magnetic circuit model is developed and validated by 3-D finite element analysis, The model allows estimating output power of the structure when running in generator mode (with a DBR) faster than with 3D-FEA. In addition, thanks to the model the geometry is optimized for several specifications,

Les travaux présentés dans cette thèse abordent le sujet de la génération électrique embarquée dans les avions de futur. L'objectif principal étant de trouver de nouvelles structures de machines électriques qui peuvent répondre aux nouvelles exigences avioniques. Nous nous sommes particulièrement intéressés à une Machine à Commutation de Flux à Double Excitation avec Pont Magnétique (MCFDEPM). La structure de cette machine présente plusieurs avantages comme des sources d'excitation statiques, un rotor passif et une structure particulière du stator qui permet d'avoir une faible tension rémanente respectant ainsi les contraintes de sécurité du cahier des charges. Dans le premier chapitre, nous avons présenté un état de l'art sur les machines à commutation de flux à simple et à double excitation. Nous avons donné aussi les règles qui définissent le choix du nombre de pôles statoriques et rotoriques. Le chapitre 2 a été consacré pour étudier les performances électromagnétiques de la MCFDEPM en utilisant un modèle en éléments finis. Ce modèle a été validé par des mesures expérimentales réalisées sur un prototype 3 kW. Dans un dernier chapitre, nous avons mis en place une méthodologie d'optimisation en éléments finis pour améliorer les performances en charge de la MCFDEPM et limiter sa tension rémanente. Les résultats de l'optimisation ont montré des performances bien améliorées. La MCFDEPM se présente comme une bonne candidate pour remplacer la machine à 3 étages dans l'avion du futur. / This work addresses the subject of the embedded electric generation in future aircraft. The main objective is to find a new electrical machine structures that can meet the new avionic requirements. We have been particularly interested in a Hybrid Excited Flux Switching machine with a Magnetic Bridge (HEFSMMB). The structure of this machine has several advantages such as static excitation sources, a passive rotor and a unique stator structure which makes it possible to have a low residual voltage, thus respecting the safety constraints. We have presented in the first chapter a state of the art on singly and doubly excited flux switching machines. We have also given the rules which define the choice of the number of stator and rotor poles. Chapter 2 was devoted to study the electromagnetic performances of the HEFSMMB using a finite element model. This model has been validated by experimental measurements carried out on a 3 kW prototype. In the final chapter, we have put in place an optimization methodology in order to improve the overall performances of the HEFSMMB and to limit its residual voltage. The optimization results showed much improved performances. It can be concluded that the MCFDEPM is a good candidate to replace the three-stage machine in future aircraft.

In reference to IEEE copyrighted material which is used with permission in this thesis, the IEEE does not endorse any of McMaster University's products or services. Internal or personal use of this material is permitted. If interested in reprinting/republishing IEEE copyrighted material for advertising or promotional purposes or for creating new collective works for resale or redistribution, please go to http://www.ieee.org/publications_standards/publications/rights/rights_link.html to learn how to obtain a License from RightsLink. / The need for reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions, coupled with rising fuel prices, has motivated intense research in the area of hybrid and fully electric crafts for commercial applications in the aviation sector. This thesis explores implementation of Halbach arrays in high-speed radial flux machines (RFMs) and low-speed axial flux machines (AFMs) for aerospace applications. Highly accurate analytical equations are developed for quickly predicting the magnetic field in the latter (both for coreless and steel core stators) due to the complex three dimensional axial flux paths which make traditional finite element analysis time-consuming. Electromagnetic design and optimization of two aerospace machines that use Halbachs are detailed. The first is a ~14 kW AFM intended to replace an existing high lift motor RFM concept in NASA’s Maxwell X57 all-electric plane. Two design variants are selected which achieve a 10 % increase in torque/power and a 10 % decrease in mass/volume, respectively. The second machine is a 20,000 RPM surface permanent magnet RFM capable of 150 kW peak power output that is intended as a proof-of-concept for the later development of a megawatt machine for a hybrid and/or all-electric aircraft. / Thesis / Master of Applied Science (MASc)

Energy distribution in a conventional magnetic component is generally not at a designer's disposal. In a conventional toroidal inductor, the energy density is inversely proportional to the square of the radius. Thus, a designer would be unable to prescribe uniform field distribution to fully utilize the inductor volume for storing magnetic energy. To address this problem a new inductor design, called a "constant-flux" inductor, is introduced in this thesis. This new inductor has the core and windings configured to distribute the magnetic flux and energy relatively uniformly throughout the core volume to achieve power density higher than that of a conventional toroidal inductor. The core of this new inductor design is made of concentric cells of magnetic material, and the windings are wound in the gaps between the cells. This structure is designed to avoid crowding of the flux, thus ensuring lower core energy losses. In addition, the windings are patterned for shorter length and larger area of cross-section to facilitate lower winding energy losses. Based on this approach, a set of new, constant flux inductor/transformer designs has been developed. This design set is based on specific input parameters are presented in this thesis. These parameters include the required inductance, peak and rms current, frequency of operation, permissible dc resistance, material properties of the core such as relative permeability, maximum permissible magnetic flux density for the allowed core loss, and Steinmetz parameters to compute the core loss. For each constant flux inductor/transformer design, the winding loss and core loss of the magnetic components are computed. In addition, the quality factor is used as the deciding criterion for selection of an optimized inductor/transformer design. The first design presented in this thesis shows that for the same maximum magnetic field intensity, height, total stored energy, and material, the footprint area of the new five-cell constant-flux inductor is 1.65 times less than that of an equivalent conventional toroidal inductor. The winding loss for the new inductor is at least 10% smaller, and core loss is at least 1% smaller than that in conventional inductors. For higher energy densities and taller inductors, an optimal field ratio of the dimensions of each cell (α = Rimin/Rimax) and a larger number of cells is desired. However, there is a practical difficulty in realizing this structure with a larger number of cells and higher field ratio α. To address this problem, an inductor design is presented that has a footprint area of a three-cell constant-flux inductor (α = 0.6) that is 1.48 times smaller in comparison to an equivalent conventional toroidal inductor. For the same maximum magnetic flux density, height, material, and winding loss, the energy stored in this new three-cell constant-flux inductor (α = 0.6) is four times larger than that of an equivalent conventional toroidal inductor. Finally, new designs for application-specific toroidal inductors are presented in this thesis. First, a constant-flux inductor is designed for high-current, high-power applications. An equivalent constant-flux inductor to a commercially available inductor (E70340-010) was designed. The height of this equivalent inductor is 20% less than the commercial product with the same inductance and dc resistance. Second, a constant-flux inductor design of inductance 1.2 µH was fabricated using Micrometal-8 for the core and flat wire of 0.97 mm x 0.25 mm for the conductor. The core material of this inductor has relative permeability < 28 and maximum allowed flux density of 3600 Gauss. The dc resistance of this new, constant flux inductor was measured to be 14.4 mΩ. / Master of Science

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Carbon plays a major role in physical and biogeochemical processes in the atmosphere, the biosphere, and the ocean. CO2 and CH4 are two of the most common carbon-containing compounds in the atmosphere, also recognized as major greenhouse gases. The exchange of CO2 and CH4 between the ocean and the atmosphere is an essential part of the global carbon cycle. The exchange is controlled by the air–sea concentration gradient and by the efficiency of the transfer processes. The lack of knowledge about the forcing mechanisms affecting the exchange of these climate-relevant gases is a major source of uncertainty in the estimation of the global oceanic contributions. Quantifying and understanding the air–sea exchange processes is essential to constrain the estimates and to improve our knowledge about the current and future climate. In this thesis, the mechanisms controlling the air–sea gas exchange in the Baltic Sea are investigated. The viability of micrometeorological techniques for CH4 monitoring in a coastal environment is evaluated. One year of semi-continuous measurements of air–sea CH4 fluxes using eddy covariance measurements suggests that the method is useful for CH4 flux estimations in marine environments. The measurements allow long-term monitoring at high frequency rates, thus, capturing the temporal variability of the flux. The region off Gotland is a net source of CH4, with both the air–sea concentration gradient and the wind as controlling mechanisms. A sensitivity analysis of the gas transfer velocity is performed to evaluate the effect of the forcing mechanisms controlling the air–sea CO2 exchange in the Baltic Sea. This analysis shows that the spatio-temporal variability of CO2 fluxes is strongly modulated by water-side convection, precipitation, and surfactants. The effect of these factors is relevant both at regional and global scales, as they are not included in the current budget estimates.

The purpose of this study is to quantify the effects of heat flux sensor design and interaction with both test article material choice and geometry on heat flux measurements. It is the public domain component of a larger study documenting issues inherent in heat flux measurement. Direct and indirect heat flux measurement techniques were tested in three thermally diverse model materials at the same Mach 6 test condition, with a total pressure of 1200 psi and total temperature of 1188° R, and compared to the steady analytic Fay-Riddell solution for the stagnation heat flux on a hemisphere. A 1/8 in. fast response Schmidt-Boelter gage and a 1/16 in. Coaxial thermocouple mounted in ¾ in. diameter stainless steel, MACOR, and Graphite hemispheres were chosen as the test articles for this study. An inverse heat flux calculation was performed using the coaxial thermocouple temperature data for comparison with the Schmidt-Boelter gage. Before wind tunnel testing, the model/sensor combinations were tested in a radiative heat flux calibration rig at known static and dynamic heat fluxes from 1 to 20 BTU/ft2/s. During wind tunnel testing, the chosen conditions yielded stagnation point convective heat flux of 15-60 BTU/ft2/s, depending on the stagnation point wall temperature of the model. A computational fluid dynamic study with conjugate heat transfer was also undertaken to further study the complex mechanisms at work. The overall study yielded complex results that prove classic methodology for inverse heat flux calculation and direct heat flux measurement require more knowledge of the thermal environment than a simple match of material properties. Internal and external model geometry, spatial and temporal variations of the heat flux, and the level of thermal contact between the sensor and the test article can all result in a calculated or measured heat flux that is not correct even with a thermally matched sensor. The results of this study supported the conclusions of many previous studies but also examined the complex physics involved across heat flux measurement techniques using new tools, and some general guidance for heat flux sensor design and use, and suggestions for further research are provided. / Ph. D.

Computational biology enabled us to manage vast amount of experimental data and make inferences on observations that we had not made. Among the many methods, predicting metabolic functions with genome-scale models had shown promising results in the recent years. Using sophisticated algorithms, such as flux balance analysis, OptKnock, and OptForce, we can predict flux distributions and design metabolic engineering strategies at a greater efficiency. The caveat of these current methods is the accuracy of the predictions. We proposed using flux balance analysis with flux ratios as a possible solution to improving the accuracy of the conventional methods. To examine the accuracy of our approach, we implemented flux balance analyses with flux ratios in five publicly available genome-scale models of five different organisms, including Arabidopsis thaliana, yeast, cyanobacteria, Escherichia coli, and Clostridium acetobutylicum, using published metabolic engineering strategies for improving product yields in these organisms. We examined the limitations of the published strategies, searched for possible improvements, and evaluated the impact of these strategies on growth and product yields. The flux balance analysis with flux ratio method requires a prior knowledge on the critical regions of the metabolic network where altering flux ratios can have significant impact on flux redistribution. Thus, we further developed the reverse flux balance analysis with flux ratio algorithm as a possible solution to automatically identify these critical regions and suggest metabolic engineering strategies. We examined the accuracy of this algorithm using an Arabidopsis genome-scale model and found consistency in the prediction with our experimental data. / Master of Science

A Finite Element model was built to analyze and examine a 2-D axisymmetric MR damper. This model has been validated with the experimental data. The results obtained in this thesis will help designers to create more efficient and reliable MR dampers. We can create some design analysis to change the shape of the piston in the damper or other parameters in the model. The main benefit of this research is to show a 2-D MR damper and generate the magnetic flux density along the MR Fluid gap. We can detect saturation by looking at the nodal solution for the magnetic flux density. Increasing the current in the model, results in an increase in magnetic induction. We studied four different configurations of an MR damper piston in order to determine how changing the shape of the piston affects the maximum force that the damper can provide. In designing MR dampers, the designer always faces the challenge of providing the largest forces in the most compact and efficient envelope. Therefore, it is important to identify the configuration that gives more force in less space. In chapter 4, shows the magnetic flux density contour before and after reaching the rheological saturation. By increasing the current, the color spectrum of the magnetic flux density will shift from the MR fluid gap to the piston centerline. In chapter 5, we provided a reasonably good amount of force in model 4 at 1.4 Amps, but it reaches saturation before the other models. For cases with power constraint or heat build up limitations, this model could work the best among the four designs that we considered. For cases where higher electrical currents can be tolerated, model 3 would be the most advantageous design, since it provides the largest force among the four models. / Master of Science