Implementation and evaluation of speaker testing techniques

This project completed in conjunction with Bruel & Kjaer of Naerum, Denmark evaluates speaker testing techniques for measuring frequency and phase response in reverberant environments. The techniques investigated were maximum length sequence, gating, dual channel fast Fourier transform and complex cepstrum. The project team developed an application in C++ integrated with Bruel & Kjaer's PULSE platform. The application emulates the anechoic environment and successfully measure the frequency and phase response of a speaker using the four techniques

Biological terrorism.

This project discusses the feasibility of and response to a large-scale covert bio-terrorist attack on the United States. Necessary background information was compiled, including historical incidents, likely bio-agents, and the roles of individual government agencies. We conclude that terrorist groups need state sponsorship in order to launch a successful large-scale attack. Flaws in the current response plans for the medical community and the government, as well as flaws of current bio-detection equipment, demonstrate the need for increased training and funding