An innovative implementation of the skin concept for the reduction of the radiated sound power from a vibrating structure is proposed. The skin has a periodic structure and continuously covers a vibrating beam. Thus, this skin decouples the vibrating structure from the acoustic field by modifying the wavenumber spectrum of the radiating surface. First, structural acoustics and periodic structure theories are reviewed in order to predict how bending waves propagate along a periodic beam and how this beam radiates sound. These theories are then extended to the case of multi-layered structures in order to understand the behavior of a beam loaded with a periodic skin. In order to design the beam and skin structural periods, two different methods are used: Galois sequences and an optimization process using a real-valued genetic algorithm. Simulations are run for the case of periodic beams and beams coupled with periodic smart skins in both finite and infinite configurations. Results show that periodic beam can radiate less sound than equivalent uniform structures. Results also show the potential of periodic skin for application to the structural radiation problem for frequencies higher than approximately 100Hz with an approximately 10dB of radiated sound power attenuation. / Master of Science

The periodic table poses a difficulty for both scientific realists and anti-realists. The anti-realist has difficulty accounting for the success of the table during a period in chemistry when many theories and concepts changed; the spatial relations of current tables in use do not show fundamental changes from the original tables proposed by Mendeleev. Yet, most versions of scientific realism are based upon the understanding that theories are some collection of written propositions or equations. The table as an image successfully functions very much like a theory: it is an organization of known facts, has been used to make predictions, and is plastic enough to accommodate unforeseen novel facts. Assuming the truth of the representational relations between the table and the world poses interesting issues for the realist. Ian Hacking's entity realism and the structural realism of several philosophers are both possible versions of scientific realism that fail to account for the table. Hacking's version fails in this case because the role of representation is central to understanding the history of the table; structural realism fails because it diminishes to much the role that first order properties have as they relate to the formulation of the second order relationships that comprise the table. Philip Kitcher of Science, Truth, and Democracy leaves himself open to two interpretations about the metaphysics of pluralism. One of these is indefensible; the other is quite well supported by the plurality of successful periodic tables. / Master of Arts

Effective image compression requires a non-expansive discrete wavelet transform (DWT) be employed; consequently, image border extension is a critical issue. Ideally, the image border extension method should not introduce distortion under compression. It has been shown in literature that symmetric extension performs better than periodic extension. However, the non-expansive, symmetric extension using fast Fourier transform and circular convolution DWT methods require symmetric filters. This precludes orthogonal wavelets for image compression since they cannot simultaneously possess the desirable properties of orthogonality and symmetry. Thus, biorthogonal wavelets have been the de facto standard for image compression applications. The viability of symmetric extension with biorthogonal wavelets is the primary reason cited for their superior performance. Recent matrix-based techniques for computing a non-expansive DWT have suggested the possibility of implementing symmetric extension with orthogonal wavelets. For the first time, this thesis analyzes and compares orthogonal and biorthogonal wavelets with symmetric extension. Our results indicate a significant performance improvement for orthogonal wavelets when they employ symmetric extension. Furthermore, our analysis also identifies that linear (or near-linear) phase filters are critical to compression performance---an issue that has not been recognized to date. We also demonstrate that biorthogonal and orthogonal wavelets generate similar compression performance when they have similar filter properties and both employ symmetric extension. The biorthogonal wavelets indicate a slight performance advantage for low frequency images; however, this advantage is significantly smaller than recently published results and is explained in terms of wavelet properties not previously considered. / Master of Science

The classical Fourier analysis of time series data can be used to detect periodic trends that are of sinusoidal shape. However, this analysis can be misleading when time series trends are not sinusoidal. When the time series process of interest is binary or categorical-valued data, it might be more reasonable that the time process be represented by a square or rectangular form of functions instead of sinusoidal functions. The WalshFourier analysis takes this approach using a square form of functions. The Walsh-Fourier analysis is based on the Walsh functions. The Walsh functions are a square form of functions that take on only two values + 1 and -1. But, unlike sinusoidals, the Walsh functions are not periodic. Harmuth (1969) introduced the term sequency to describe generalized frequency to identify functions that are not periodic, such as Walsh functions. The term sequency is interpreted as the nun1ber of zero crossings or sign changes per unit time. While the Walsh-Fourier analysis is reasonable in theory for binary or categorical-valued time series data, the interpretation of sequency is often difficult. In this dissertation, using a sequence of periodic functions, we develop the theory and method that can be applied to binary or categorical-valued data where patterns more naturally follow a rectangular shape. The theory parallels the Fourier theory and leads to a "Fourier-like" data transform that is specifically suited to the identification of rectangular trends. / Ph. D.

Seja K um conjunto de Cantor. Neste trabalho apresentamos dois teoremas relacionados a densidade do conjunto das dinâmicas simbólicas. No caso de endomorfismos provamos que, dado uma dinâmica T : K K, existe uma T : K K próxima a T, tal que toda órbita é finalmente periódica. Já no caso de homeomorfismos, mostramos que, dado uma dinâmica T : K K, existe uma T : K K próxima a T, tal que o w-limite de toda órbita de T é uma órbita periódica. Em particular, mostramos que, em ambos os casos, todas as medidas ergódicas estão suportadas em órbitas periódicas. / Let K be a Cantor set. In this work we present two theorems related to the density of symbolic dynamics. We prove that given an endomorphism T : K K then there exists an endomorphism ~ T : K K close to T such that every orbit is finally periodic. We also prove that given a homeomorphism T : K K then there exists a homeomorphism ~ T : K K close to T such that the w-limit of every orbit is a periodic orbit. In particular, we have shown, in both cases, that all ergodic measures have support on periodic orbits.

Seja K um conjunto de Cantor. Neste trabalho apresentamos dois teoremas relacionados a densidade do conjunto das dinâmicas simbólicas. No caso de endomorfismos provamos que, dado uma dinâmica T : K K, existe uma T : K K próxima a T, tal que toda órbita é finalmente periódica. Já no caso de homeomorfismos, mostramos que, dado uma dinâmica T : K K, existe uma T : K K próxima a T, tal que o w-limite de toda órbita de T é uma órbita periódica. Em particular, mostramos que, em ambos os casos, todas as medidas ergódicas estão suportadas em órbitas periódicas. / Let K be a Cantor set. In this work we present two theorems related to the density of symbolic dynamics. We prove that given an endomorphism T : K K then there exists an endomorphism ~ T : K K close to T such that every orbit is finally periodic. We also prove that given a homeomorphism T : K K then there exists a homeomorphism ~ T : K K close to T such that the w-limit of every orbit is a periodic orbit. In particular, we have shown, in both cases, that all ergodic measures have support on periodic orbits.

Magistro darbe nagrinėjamos periodinės dzeta funkcijos ir periodinės Hurvico dzeta funkcijos jungtinis reikšmių pasiskirstymas ir jungtinė ribinė teorema tikimybinių matų silpno konvergavimo prasme kompleksinėje plokštumoje. / Master's thesis the periodic zeta functions and zeta functions of periodic Hurwitz joint distribution of the values ​​and the joint limit theorem of probability measures converge weak sense of the complex plane.

Les équations aux dérivées partielles (EDP) permettent d’aborder d’un point de vue mathématique des phénomènes observés dans tous les domaines des sciences. Certaines EDP non-linéaires modélisent des problèmes de mécanique statistique, mécanique des fluides, théories de la gravitation ou des mathématiques financières.L’objectif de ce travail de thèse est l’étude de certains problèmes d’ EDP non-linéaires et hamiltoniennes et la recherche des leurs solutions périodiques et quasi-périodiques. / The aim of this thesis is the research of periodic and quasi-periodic solutions for some non-linear hamiltonian PDEs.

<div>Over the past twenty years, ridesharing opportunities for smallsats, i.e., secondary payloads, has increased with the introduction of Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA) rings. However, the orbits available for these secondary payloads is limited to Low Earth Orbits (LEO) or Geostationary Orbits (GEO). By incorporating a propulsion system, propulsive ESPA rings offer the capability to transport a secondary payload, or a collection of payloads, to regions beyond GEO. In this investigation, the ridesharing scenario includes a secondary payload in a dropped-off Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) and the region of interest is the vicinity near the Sun-Earth Lagrange points. However, mission design for secondary payloads faces certain challenges. A significant mission constraint for a secondary payload is the drop-off orbit orientation, as it is dependent on the primary mission. To address this mission constraint, strategies leveraging dynamical structures within the Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem (CRTBP) are implemented to construct efficient and flexible transfers from GTO to orbits near Sun-Earth Lagrange points. First, single-maneuver ballistic transfers are constructed from a range of GTO departure orientations. The ballistic transfer utilize trajectories within the stable manifold structure associated with periodic and quasi-periodic orbits near the Sun-Earth L1 and L2 points. Numerical differential corrections and continuation methods are leveraged to create families of ballistic transfers. A collection of direct ballistic transfers are generated that correspond to a region of GTO departure locations. Additional communications constraints, based on the Solar Exclusion Zone and the Earth’s penumbra shadow region, are included in the catalog of ballistic transfers. An integral-type path condition is derived and included throughout the differential corrections process to maintain transfers outside the required communications restrictions. The ballistic transfers computed in the CRTBP are easily transitioned to the higher-fidelity ephemeris model and validated, i.e., their geometries persist in the ephemeris model. To construct transfers to specific orbits near Sun-Earth L1 or L2, families of two-maneuver transfers are generated over a range of GTO departure locations. The two-maneuver transfers consist of a maneuver at the GTO departure location and a Deep Space Maneuver (DSM) along the trajectory. Families of two-maneuver transfers are created via a multiple- shooting differential corrections method and a continuation process. The generated families of transfers aid in the rapid generation of initial guesses for optimized transfer solutions over a range of GTO departure locations. Optimized multiple-maneuver transfers into halo and Lissajous orbits near Sun-Earth L1 and L2 are included in this analysis in both the CRTBP model and the higher-fidelity ephemeris model. Furthermore, the two-maneuver transfer strategy employed in this analysis are easily extended to other Three-Body systems. </div>

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