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Перенаправление USB устройств по сети является востребованной технологией, однако все стабильные и функциональные решения являются платными. Целью работы является разработка бесплатного решения USB over IP с открытым исходным кодом. За основу работы взято открытое, но устаревшее ПО USBIP, которое было доработано для обеспечения лучшей безопасности. Разработанный прототип решения USB over IP имеет большинство самых полезных функций платных аналогов для безопасной и удобной работы. / Redirecting USB devices over the network is a popular technology, but all stable and functional solutions are paid. The goal of the work is to develop a free, open source USB over IP solution. The work is based on open-source but outdated USBIP software, which has been modified to provide better security. The developed prototype of the USB over IP solution has most of the most useful functions of paid analogues for safe and convenient operation.

Este trabalho tem como objetivo fornecer contribuições metodológicas à implementação da tecnologia PLC/BPL em seus diversos ambientes reais de instalação. São apresentados os aspectos básicos envolvidos, princípio de operação, as topologias das redes PLC, vantagens e desvantagens e exemplos de aplicação. Além disso, são apresentadas as contribuições deste trabalho, as quais visam estabelecer procedimentos no desenvolvimento dos projetos de redes de comunicação que utilizam a tecnologia PLC, assim como procedimentos de instalação nos diversos ambientes reais e os procedimentos para o comissionamento das redes implantadas. São destacados os aspectos relacionados às redes comerciais, as quais possuem inúmeros requisitos de desempenho, manutenção preventiva e/ou corretiva, além dos aspectos financeiros dos projetos e os pontos importantes para atendimento da legislação atualmente em vigor. Finalmente, para cada procedimento apresentado, o mesmo é contextualizado através da apresentação de um caso prático associado. / This work aims to provide methodological contributions to PLC/BPL implementations in their several real installation environments. It is presented the basic aspects of the technology as well as the operation principle, the networks topologies, the advantages and the disadvantages and application examples. Furthermore, it is presented the contributions of this work, which goal is to establish procedures related to projects developments of PLC communication networks, some procedures related to the installation process in their real environments and the procedures for commissioning a deployed network. It is emphasized the commercial networks aspects, which demand several performance requirements, the preventive and/or corrective maintenance, as well as the financial aspects and the main topics to comply with the current regulation. Finally, every presented procedure is exemplified with a real case in order to demonstrate its practical functionality.

Este trabalho tem como objetivo fornecer contribuições metodológicas à implementação da tecnologia PLC/BPL em seus diversos ambientes reais de instalação. São apresentados os aspectos básicos envolvidos, princípio de operação, as topologias das redes PLC, vantagens e desvantagens e exemplos de aplicação. Além disso, são apresentadas as contribuições deste trabalho, as quais visam estabelecer procedimentos no desenvolvimento dos projetos de redes de comunicação que utilizam a tecnologia PLC, assim como procedimentos de instalação nos diversos ambientes reais e os procedimentos para o comissionamento das redes implantadas. São destacados os aspectos relacionados às redes comerciais, as quais possuem inúmeros requisitos de desempenho, manutenção preventiva e/ou corretiva, além dos aspectos financeiros dos projetos e os pontos importantes para atendimento da legislação atualmente em vigor. Finalmente, para cada procedimento apresentado, o mesmo é contextualizado através da apresentação de um caso prático associado. / This work aims to provide methodological contributions to PLC/BPL implementations in their several real installation environments. It is presented the basic aspects of the technology as well as the operation principle, the networks topologies, the advantages and the disadvantages and application examples. Furthermore, it is presented the contributions of this work, which goal is to establish procedures related to projects developments of PLC communication networks, some procedures related to the installation process in their real environments and the procedures for commissioning a deployed network. It is emphasized the commercial networks aspects, which demand several performance requirements, the preventive and/or corrective maintenance, as well as the financial aspects and the main topics to comply with the current regulation. Finally, every presented procedure is exemplified with a real case in order to demonstrate its practical functionality.

The goal of the Master thesis on the topic of the Client application of DNS protocol with graphical interface for teaching purposes is to create a program with the features of sending, receiving DNS, MDNS and LLMNR protocols with optional parameters. Additionally, compare the created application with available tools such as Nslookup, Dig and create examples of application for teaching.

Seabirds are wide-ranging apex-predators and useful bio-indicators of marine systems. Nevertheless, changes are occurring in the marine environment, and seabirds require protection from the deleterious effects of climate change, fisheries, pollution, offshore development, introduced predators and invasive species. The UK supports internationally important populations of seabirds but also has vast wind and wave resources, therefore understanding how seabirds use the marine environment is vital in order to quantify the potential consequences of further exploiting these resources. In this thesis I first describe the range of wave energy converting devices operational or in development in the UK, and review the potential threats and benefits these developments may have for marine birds. I then synthesise data from colony-based surveys with detailed information on population dynamics, foraging ecology and near-colony behaviour, to develop a projection model that identifies important at-sea areas for breeding seabirds. These models show a positive spatial correlation with one of the most intensive at-sea seabird survey datasets, and provide qualitatively similar findings to existing tracking data. This approach has the potential to identify overlap with offshore energy developments, and could be developed to suit a range of species or whole communities and provide a theoretical framework for the study of factors such as colony size regulation. The non-breeding period is a key element of the annual cycle of seabirds and conditions experienced during one season may carry-over to influence the next. Understanding behaviour throughout the annual cycle has implications for both ecological theory and conservation. Bio-logging can provide detailed information on movements away from breeding colonies, and the analysis of stable isotope ratios in body tissues can provide information on foraging during the non-breeding period. I combine these two approaches to describe the migration strategies of northern gannets Morus bassanus breeding at two colonies in the north-west Atlantic, revealing a high degree of both winter site fidelity and dietary consistency between years. These migratory strategies also have carry-over effects with consequences for both body condition and timing of arrival on the breeding grounds. Finally, I investigate the threats posed to seabirds and other marine predators during the non-breeding period by collating information on the distributions of five different species of apex predator wintering in the Northwest African upwelling region. I describe the threat of over-fishing and fisheries bycatch to marine vertebrates in this region, and highlight the need for pelagic marine protected areas to adequately protect migratory animals throughout the annual cycle. In summary, the combination of colony-based studies, bio-logging, stable isotope analysis and modelling techniques can provide a comprehensive understanding of the interactions between individuals and the marine environment over multiple spatial and temporal scales.

Extreme Universe Space Observatory on Japanese Experiment Module (JEM-EUSO) est conçu comme l’expérience de rayons cosmiques de prochaine génération pour observer les particules hautement énergétiques au-dessus de 10²⁰ eV. Le projet est mené par RIKEN et soutenu par une collaboration de plus de 200 membres provenant de 13 pays. Cet observatoire, sous la forme d'un télescope fluorescent, sera arrimé à la Station Spatiale internationale (ISS) pour un lancement prévu en 2017. En observant les gerbes atmosphériques produites dans la troposphère, à une altitude de 400 km, cet observatoire de rayons cosmique offrira une grande surface de détection, qui est au moins 100 fois supérieur que le plus grand détecteur de rayons cosmiques jamais construit. La surface focale de JEM-EUSO sera équipée d'environ 5000 unités de photomultiplicateur multianode 8x8 pixels (MAPMT). Un circuit intégré (ASIC), connu sous le nom SPACIROC, a été proposé pour la lecture du MAPMT. Cet ASIC de 64 voies propose des fonctionnalités comme le comptage de photons, la mesure des charges et le transfert de données à haute vitesse. Par-dessus tout, cet ASIC doit peu consommé afin de respecter la contrainte de puissance de JEM-EUSO. Réalisé en utilisant la technologie AMS Silicium-Germanium (SiGe) 0,35 µm, cet ASIC intègre 64 canaux de comptage de photons rapides (Photon Counting). La résolution de temps pour le comptage de photons est de 30 ns, ce qui permettra d’atteindre la valeur maximale comptage qui est de l'ordre de 10⁷ photons / s. Le système de mesure de charge est basé sur le Time-Over-Threshold qui offre 8 canaux de mesure. Chaque canal de mesure est une somme des 8 pixels du MAPMT et il est prévu que ce système est capable de mesurer jusqu'à 200 pC. La partie numérique fonctionne en continu et gère la conversion des données de chaque voie des blocs de Photon Counting et Time-Over-Threshold. Les données numériques sont transmises par l'intermédiaire de liaisons parallèles dédiées et ces opérations sont effectuées pendant une fenêtre de communication ou « Gate Time Unit » (GTU) de fréquence 400 kHz. Le taux de transfert des données d’ASIC avoisine les 200 Mbps ou 576 bits / GTU. La dissipation de puissance est strictement inférieure à 1 mW par canal ou 64 mW pour l'ASIC. Le premier prototype de SPACIROC a été envoyé pour fabrication en Mars 2010 au Centre Multi Projet (CMP). Des puces nues et packagés ont été reçues en Octobre 2010, ce qui a débuté la phase de caractérisation de cet ASIC. Après une phase de test réussie, des puces SPACIROC ont été intégrés dans l'électronique frontale d'un instrument pour détecter les sursauts gamma - Ultra Fast Flash Observatoire (UFFO) qui va être lancé en 2013. Vers la fin de l'année 2012, des cartes électroniques frontales conçues autour des puces SPACIROC ont été fabriqués pour le projet EUSO-Balloon. Ce projet de vol en ballon stratosphérique à une altitude de 40 km servira comme le démonstrateur technologique et l'ingénierie d'un instrument miniaturisé JEM-EUSO. La deuxième génération de cet ASIC a été envoyée à la fonderie en Décembre 2011. Ce second prototype, SPACIROC2, a été testé à partir de mai 2012. Les principales améliorations sont les suivantes: la consommation d'énergie a été revue à la baisse, ainsi que l'amélioration de la résolution temporelle de Photon Counting et l'extension de la gamme dynamique pour le module Time-Over-Threshold. Les mesures en cours ont montré que SPACIROC2 présente un bon comportement général et apporte des améliorations par rapport à son prédécesseur. / Extreme Universe Space Observatory on Japanese Experiment Module (JEM-EUSO) is conceived as the next generation cosmic rays experiment for observing the highly energetic particles above 5.10¹⁹ eV. The project is lead by RIKEN and supported by an active collaboration of more than 200 members from 13 countries. This observatory, in the shape of a wide field-of-view UV telescope, will be attached to the International Space Station (ISS) for a planned launch in 2017. Observing the Air Showers generated in troposphere from an altitude of 400 km, this space based cosmic rays experiment will offer a very large instantaneous detection surface, which is at least 100 times bigger than the largest land based cosmic rays observatory. The detection surface of JEM-EUSO will be equipped with around 5000 units of 8x8 pixels Multianode Photomultiplier (MAPMT). A radiation hardened mixed signal application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), known as SPACIROC, has been proposed for reading out the MAPMT. This ASIC features 64-channel analog inputs, fast photon counting capabilities, charge measurements and high-speed data transfer. Above all, the power dissipation of this ASIC is required to be very low in order to comply with the strict power budget of JEM-EUSO. By taking the advantages of high speed AMS 0.35 µm Silicon-Germanium (SiGe) process, this ASIC integrates 64 fast Photon Counting channels. The photon counting time resolution is 30 ns, which allows the theoretical counting rate in the order of 10⁷ photons/s. The charge measurement system is based on Time-Over-Threshold which offers 8 measurement channels. Each measurement channel is composed of 8 pixels of the MAPMT and it is expected that this system will measure up to 200 pC. The digital part is then required to operate continuously and handles data conversion of each Photon Counting and Time-Over-Threshold channel. For the first version of this ASIC, one channel measurement channel for the dynode is also available. The digital data are transmitted via dedicated parallel communication links and within the defined Gate Time Unit (GTU) of 400 kHz frequency. The ASIC data output rate is in the vicinity of 200 Mbps or 576 bits/GTU. The power dissipation is kept strictly below 1 mW per channel or 64 mW for the ASIC. The first prototype of SPACIROC was sent for tapeout in March 2010 through Centre Multi Projet (CMP) prototyping services. The packaged ASICs and bare dies have been received in October 2010 which marked the characterization phase of this chip. After successful testing phase, SPACIROC chips were integrated into the front-end electronics of an instrument pathfinder for detecting the gamma ray bursts – Ultra Fast Flash Observatory (UFFO) which is foreseen to be launched in 2013. Towards the end of 2012, front-end board designed around SPACIROC chips have been fabricated for the EUSO-Balloon project. This balloon borne project will serve as a technical and engineering demonstrator of a fully miniaturized JEM-EUSO instrument which will be flown to the stratosphere at the altitude of 40 km. The second tapeout of this ASIC was done in December 2011. This second prototype, SPACIROC2, was tested from May 2012. The main improvements are as follows: lower power consumption due to better power management, enhancement in Photon Counting time resolution and extension the Time-Over-Threshold maximum input rate. The ongoing tests have shown that SPACIROC2 exhibits a good overall behavior and improvement compared to its predecessor.

Internal strife has plagued the South American country of Colombia for well over forty years. In an effort to combat the different subversive elements within its borders, the Government of Colombia developed an interagency counterinsurgency strategy that takes a whole-of-government approach. This approach takes many governmental functions and institutions and places them under one counterinsurgency "umbrella". The cornerstone of this interagency model is strong civil-military cooperation. What this research project seeks to accomplish is to first apply the Concordance Theory of Civil-Military Relations to Colombia's unique civil-military relationship. Secondly, this research project seeks to understand how the Colombian interagency counterinsurgency model has balanced the country's security and socio-political development and sustainability. Specifically, this research project attempts to answer the question of how this interagency model of counterinsurgency influences socio-political and security sustainability since the implementation of Plan Colombia. The methodology for this research project will include a combination of primary source reviews, comparative case study examination and simple trend analysis of significant security and socio-political variables. This methodological approach will best describe the unique political, military and social dynamics taking place within Colombia. This analysis of Colombia's interagency counterinsurgency strategy is relevant not only to Colombia but to many other countries facing similar challenges in Latin America and around the world. The applicability of this model to other insurgency scenarios will also be briefly examined. / by Harvey A. Schoonover. / Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2010. / Includes bibliography. / Electronic reproduction. Boca Raton, Fla., 2010. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Current usage of the DNS system is a significant loophole of Internet users' privacy, as all queries and answers for resolving web address are not protected in most cases. The report elaborates which Internet users' privacy interests exist, and presents the current technologies to enhance DNS Privacy through a systematic literature review. The report also explores the limitations of the current practices and presents several proposals such as DNS-over-Tor and methods to change the trusted recursive resolver to mitigate current limitations periodically. / Den nuvarande användningen av DNS-systemet är ett signifikant kryphål för internetanvändares integritet, eftersom alla frågor och svar som krävs för att konvertera en webbadress till IP-adress inte skyddas i de flesta fall. Rapporten identifierar internetanvändarnas integritetsintressen och presenterar den nuvarande tekniken som syftar till att förbättra DNS-sekretessen genom en systematisk litteraturgranskning. Rapporten undersöker också begränsningarna i den nuvarande praxis och redovisar flera förslag såsom DNS-över-Tor och metoder som möjliggör periodiskt ändring av rekursiva resolvrar, och de metoderna förväntas att minimera integritetsläckor.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-04T18:31:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Alessandra B Bandeira.pdf: 1200038 bytes, checksum: 316684811248760f05faf3fdda1844f3 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2007-10-30 / This work investigates VoIP (Voice over IP) performance over WLAN (WVoIP) through qualitative and quantitative point of view, considering degradation in indoor environment. The results was obtained through a channel emulator to produce the Weibull distribution. Measurements results with a robot showed that this distribution is adequate to represent WLAN environment instability. The test utilized the CODECs (Coder Decoder) G711 and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications). The work presents results that indicate the effect of the instability of wireless environment in the VoIP performance. The results indicate a significant variation of voice quality, considering the severity of the phenomena emulated. The behaviors of the CODECs are evaluated considering the different characteristics of bandwidth and robustness. / O trabalho investiga de forma quantitativa e qualitativa o desempenho de VoIP (Voz sobre IP) em uma rede WLAN (Wireless Local ?rea Network), denominado WVoIP, (Wireless VoIP) considerando degrada??o em ambiente indoor. Para atingir esse objetivo foram realizados testes utilizando um emulador de canal capaz de produzir fen?menos de propaga??o com distribui??o de Weibull. Medidas mostram que esta distribui??o ? adequada para avalia??o de instabilidade em redes WLANs. S?o utilizados dois codecs de voz: G711 e GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications). O trabalho apresenta resultados que indicam o efeito dos fen?menos de instabilidade das redes sem fio no desempenho de VoIP, que revelam varia??es significativas na qualidade de voz em fun??o da intensidade dos fen?menos emulados. S?o analisadas as quest?es relativas aos codecs de voz que possuem caracter?sticas de banda e robustez diferentes.