Publications

Title: A Survey of Jamming Avoidance in Ad-Hoc Sensory Networks Presentation
Caption: CCSCE '08 Presentation
Description: Publisher: Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges (CCSCE '08) Ad-Hoc Sensory Networks present a cheap and efficient way to collect data through wireless transmissions between sensors. These transmissions create new problems that need to be overcome in order to insure that the data being collected is reliable. This paper surveys the latest research in Jamming Avoidance in Ad-Hoc Sensory Networks.
File: jammingavoid.ppt
Title: A Survey of Path Planning Algorithms for Autonomous Robotics
Caption: CCSCE '08 Poster
Description: Publisher: Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges There are numerous path‐planning algorithms for autonomous robotics. This survey attempts to cover a number of the most commonly used heuristic and non‐heuristic techniques in an effort to categorize and classify them. The algorithms range from very old ones, such as path planning based on Voronoi diagrams, to more modern algorithms such as A* and ARA*. The objective is not to determine the best algorithmic technique but to provide a matrix‐like comparison that illustrates the types, advantages, disadvantages and applicability of these techniques in solving path‐planning problems.

File: posterPPAlgo.xls
Title: A Survey of Path Planning Algorithms for Autonomous Robotics Poster Proposal
Caption: CCSCE 08 Poster Proposal
Description: Publisher: Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges There are numerous path‐planning algorithms for autonomous robotics. This survey attempts to cover a number of the most commonly used heuristic and non‐heuristic techniques in an effort to categorize and classify them. The algorithms range from very old ones, such as path planning based on Voronoi diagrams, to more modern algorithms such as A* and ARA*. The objective is not to determine the best algorithmic technique but to provide a matrix‐like comparison that illustrates the types, advantages, disadvantages and applicability of these techniques in solving path‐planning problems.

File: posterPPSub.pdf
Title: A Survey on Jamming Avoidance in Ad-Hoc Sensory Networks
Caption: Journal of Computer Sciences in Colleges, Vol. 24, Iss. 3
Description: Publisher: Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges (CCSCE '08) Ad-Hoc Sensory Networks present a cheap and efficient way to collect data through wireless transmissions between sensors. These transmissions create new problems that need to be overcome in order to insure that the data being collected is reliable. This paper surveys the latest research in Jamming Avoidance in Ad-Hoc Sensory Networks.
File: surveyJammingAvoidance-reese.pdf
Title: Gaming Concepts in Accessible HCI for Bare-Hand Computer Interaction
Caption: CGAMES USA '09
Description: Hand-Computer interaction is a frequently researched topic in the field of computer gaming. However, very few of the devices or techniques used for Hand interaction with are accessible within many smaller groups, especially those with disabilities. For this paper, we have developed a tool to show several of the techniques used in gaming research and describe how these techniques could be implemented in Human- Computing Interaction with a focus on accessibility for the physically challenged. A Bare-Hand tracking technique is used to track the location of the Hand in relation to a single web camera. This proof of concept interface offers a look at how future devices could be both fun for typical users without sacrificing on accessibility.
File: Gaming-Concepts-in-Accessible-HCI-for-Bare-Hand-Computer-Interaction.pdf
Title: Simulation of Variable Turning Speed in Robotics using USARSim
Caption: Unpublished
Description: Unified System for Automation and Robotics Simulator (USARSim) and Mobility Open Architecture Simulation and Tools (MOAST) offer a framework that is designed to provide an accurate simulation environment for multiple forms of Robots. While running a robot using MOAST, a developer can see that turning may cause many issues while running at high speeds. This paper attempts to alleviate issues that are associated with running a robot at high speeds by offering an algorithm that can be used to allow the robot to run variable speeds while turning by slowing down and speeding up when entering and exiting a turn respectively.
File: burger_reeseSRI.pdf
Title: Using Standard Deviation in Signal Strength Detection to Determine Jamming in Wireless Networks
Caption: Computers Applications in Industry and Engineering
Description: Publisher: International Society for Computers and their Applications (ISCA) As wireless networks become more common in both government and industry settings, jamming becomes a major issue. This paper provides a mathematical approach and equations for analysis of signal strength jamming detection, over the more commonly used packet-loss jamming detection. The approach offered alleviates issues with battery life by cutting the overhead cost of sending and receiving multiple packets before the network can determine that it is being jammed.
File: SSDModel-reese.pdf