Eigenvalue Placement and Stabilization by Constrained Optimization

A pole placement algorithm is proposed which uses constrained nonlinear optimization techniques on a finite dimensional model of a linear n degree of freedom system. Low order feedback control is assumed where r poles may be assigned; r being the rank of the sensor coefficient matrix. It is shown that by combining feedback control theory methods with optimization techniques, one can ensure the stability characteristics of a system, and can alter its transient response

Recombinant Canine Coronaviruses in Dogs, Europe

Subtype IIb originates from recombination with porcine transmissible gastroenteritis virus

Molecular Epidemiology of Canine Parvovirus, Europe

Canine parvovirus (CPV), which causes hemorrhagic enteritis in dogs, has 3 antigenic variants: types 2a, 2b, and 2c. Molecular method assessment of the distribution of the CPV variants in Europe showed that the new variant CPV-2c is widespread in Europe and that the viruses are distributed in different countries

Body Composition vs Athletic Performance in Volleyball

Objectives: The goal of this study was to determine if body composition affected athletic performance in the sport of volleyball at the University of Akron. Methods: The study was conducted in the School of Sports Science & Wellness Education on the 3rd floor of Infocision Stadium at the University of Akron using the computer containing the Bod Pod data for the women’s volleyball team. Results: 20 subjects of the women’s varsity volleyball team were studied. The averages of each test were varied between the different skills tests in counter-movement vertical jump, approach vertical jump, block, broad jump, chin-ups, and push-ups. Lean body mass had a positive correlation to the test results than fat body mass. Conclusions: Lean body mass is a predictor of athletic performance in women’s volleyball. The Bod Pod can be used as an accurate predictor of future performance to accurately measure body composition in the athletes on the volleyball team, and that the lower percentage of body composition the better the performance on the fitness tests

Drake's Role in the Spanish Invasion of England

Opinions regarding Sir Francis Drake are almost never mundane. In the past, the English sentiment towards Drake has been very favorable, and understandably so; Drake was seen as a hero and an explorer. More recent accounts of Drake are much more objective. In Spain, Drake was hated, although it was admitted that he was an interesting historical figure, as well as clever and worthy of respect. Some accounts hesitate to use the word "pirate" to describe Drake, and yet, this is an accurate description of him. The purpose of this paper is to examine this uneasy relationship between Drake and Spain, and England and Spain, at this period in history. Did Drake's piracy on Spanish ships exacerbate conditions more than usual? Were Drake's actions a contributing factor to the attempted Spanish invasion of England in 1588? This question seems to be worthy of some study

Crypto-currency and blockchain: the revolution of the world economic system and digital identities

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Qawl qarrieqi?

L-awtur jagħti tagħrif etimoloġiku dwar il-qawl Malti: “Santa Luċija u l-jum jitwal pass ta’ tarbija.”N/

Spazio Europeo della Ricerca, Strategia di Lisbona e il 7° Programma Quadro

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