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Recent Submissions
Introduction to Animal Health
(Federal University of Technology, Owerri, 2010) School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Department of Animal Science and Technology.
Project management: A catalyst for rapid industrial development for emerging economies
(Federal University of Technology, Owerri, 2009-03-25) School of Logistics and Innovation Technology, Department of Project Management Technology.
Medical Robotics
(Federal University of Technology, Owerri, 2014) School of Health Technology, Department of Biomedical Technology.
A practical guide to site selection for communication antennas and their support structures in Nigeria
(SAVAP International, 2013-01) Agubor, C. K.; Ndinechi, M. C.; Opara, R. O.
Radio broadcasting and telecommunication transmitter stations should have their antennas properly positioned to make them capable of providing the required services. Suitable location of antenna structure will enhance signal clarity, wider coverage area and satisfactory reception of radiated signal. In most cases, engineering considerations in the determination of a station’s performance are treated analytically. However, it is important to know that the ability to serve large audience effectively and at the same time achieve wider signal coverage are greatly affected by the excellence of the transmitter location and its selection must be governed or influenced by experience with intangibles not subject to mathematical calculations. Field survey method was adopted by which information from the major radio and wireless Operators in the country was obtained. The paper therefore focuses on the various factors guiding the selection of suitable transmitter sites. It also presents a step-by-step guide and some important considerations to be taken into account from the planning to the site-acquisition stages. It recommends colocation of infrastructures which is an option not yet attractive to Service Providers in Nigeria.
An embedded voice activated automobile speed limiter: A design approach for cars
(U. P., 2017-04) Nosiri, Onyebuchi Chikezie; Agbaka, Gloria Ezinne; Agubor, Cosmos Nkemdirim; Akande, Akinyinka Olukunle
The paper presents an improved design feature for conventional automobile speed limiters installed on cars used in Nigerian. The feature introduces an embedded voice activated prompt command system. The system was primarily designed to alert the Driver through a voice activated command when the speed of the car accelerates from 80km/hr to 95km/hr at an interval of 5km/hr. This became necessary to avoid abrupt jerking of the car at the maximum speed limit of 100km/hr and also functions as informative to the driver when attempts are made on unsafe movements such as inadequate/wrong calculated overtaking. Components such as resistors, diodes, transistors and relays were implemented in the design. Arduino UNO was used as the main controller of the system. Softwares such as Multisim and Proteus 8.5 professional were incorporated in the design with the use of C programming language for codes development. Algorithm was developed to enhance adequate system control. The simulated system demonstrated satisfactory performance based on the design specifications