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  • A machine learning approach for localization in cellular environments 
    Abdallah, Ali A.; Saab, Samer S.; Kassas, Zaher M. (IEEE, 2019-08-27)
    A machine learning approach is developed for localization based on received signal strength (RSS) from cellular towers. The proposed approach only assumes knowledge of RSS fingerprints of the environment, and does not ...
  • On the sampling and integration rates of process noise 
    Saab, Samer S. (IEEE, 2019-08-27)
    In this paper we consider a class of process noise in navigation, and study the effects of sampling and integration rates on the covariance of the respective sampled and integrated signals. It is shown that the covariance ...
  • Real-Time GPS Differentiation Through the 2.5G/3G Mobile Communication Media 
    Haidar, Samer A.; Saab, Samer S.; Issa, Diana M.; Zein, Ahmad A. (The Institute of Navigation, 2019-08-27)
    So far most of the GSM operators worldwide have employed the GPS technology mainly for providing Vehicle Tracking services/systems (VTS). However, they have never offered any solution for DGPS. Mainly, in such systems, ...
  • Perspectives on the fate of micropollutants in mainstream anaerobic wastewater treatment 
    Harb, Moustapha; Lou, Esther; Smith, Adam L.; Stadler, Lauren B. (2019-08-26)
    Mainstream anaerobic treatment technologies are a viable alternative to conventional aerobic treatment to recover resources and improve process sustainability. However, resource recovery efforts must be coordinated with ...
  • Indoor Localization Based on Floor Plans and Power Maps 
    Khalifeh, Joe J.; Kassas, Zaher M.; Saab, Samer S. (Institute of Navigation, 2019-08-22)
    An indoor localization algorithm that is based on fingerprinting and trilateration is developed. The algorithm assumes a priori knowledge of the layout of the environment and the position of the transmitters. First, a power ...
  • Learn while Tracking 
    Saab, Samer S. (IEEE, 2019-08-21)
    A simple non-iterative digital controller is proposed for the uniform output tracking problem of multi-input multi-output discrete-time varying linear systems with arbitrary relative degree. The proposed controller is based ...
  • Differential GPS performance: ground versus geostationary satellite 
    Saab, Samer S.; Charbachy, Dany S. (IEEE, 2019-08-21)
    When GPS measurements are made by two users within the same GPS satellite transmission sight, the associated errors are mainly similar. Consequently, knowing the exact location of the receiver with respect to GPS satellites ...
  • A discrete-time learning control algorithm 
    Saab, Samer S. (IEEE, 2019-08-21)
    A discretized version of the D-type learning control algorithm is presented for a MIMO linear discrete-time system. Necessary and sufficient conditions for uniform convergence of the proposed learning algorithm is presented. ...
  • Robustness and Convergence of P-type Learning Control 
    Saab, Samer S.; Vogt, William G.; Mickle, Marlin H. (IEEE, 2019-08-20)
    The robustness and convergence of P-type learning control algorithms for a class of time-varying, nonlinear systems to state disturbances, measurement noise at the output, and reinitialization errors at each iteration is ...
  • On Higher-Order Iterative Learning Control Algorithm in Presence of Measurement Noise 
    Saab, Samer S. (IEEE, 2019-08-20)
    Higher-Order Iterative Learning Control (HO-ILC) algorithms use past system control information from more than one past iterative cycle. This class of ILC algorithms have been proposed aiming at improving the learning ...
  • Theory of P-type learning control with implication for the robot manipulator 
    Saab, Samer S.; Vogt, William G.; Mickle, Marlin H. (IEEE, 2019-08-20)
    The robustness and convergence of P-type learning control algorithms for a class of time-varying, nonlinear systems with state disturbances, measurement noise at the output, and reinitialization errors at each iteration ...
  • Map-based land vehicle navigation system with DGPS 
    Saab, Samer S.; Kassas, Zaher M. (IEEE, 2019-08-20)
    Commercial automobile navigation systems currently employ a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver coupled with a dead reckoning system and a map-matching algorithm. The dead reckoning system, which compensates for GPS ...
  • Discrete-time Kalman filter under incorrect noise covariances 
    Saab, Samer S. (IEEE, 2019-08-09)
    The optimum filtering results of Kalman filtering for linear dynamic systems require an exact knowledge of the process noise covariance matrix Q, the measurement noise covariance matrix R and the initial error covariance ...
  • Discrete-time learning control algorithm for a class of nonlinear systems 
    Saab, Samer S. (IEEE, 2019-08-09)
    Applies a discrete-time learning algorithm to a class of discrete-time varying nonlinear system. The author investigates the robustness of the algorithm to state disturbance, measurement noise and reinitialization errors. ...
  • Automatic alignment and calibration of an inertial navigation system 
    Saab, Samer S.; Gunnarsson, Kristjan T. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2019-08-09)
    In this paper we derive a simple six degree of freedom navigator, Earth-surface navigator, for terranean vehicle application, using low grade gyros. The calibration and alignment of the navigator are investigated when the ...
  • Evaluating Fitts’ law on vibrating touch-screen to improve visual data accessibility for blind users 
    El Lahib, Manahel; Tekli, Joe; Bou Issa, Youssef (2018-01-19)
    The pointing task is the process of pointing to an object on a computer monitor using a pointing device, or physically touching an object with the hand or finger. It is an important element for users when manipulating ...
  • A Multiple-Access Time and Frequency Spectrum-Spreading Modulation 
    Saab, Samer S.; Khalife, Joe; Jaafar, Rayana H. (2019-08-08)
    In this paper a novel modulation scheme called Carrier Interleaved Multiple Access (CIMA) is proposed. CIMA provides an alternative for multiple-access modulation accommodating resistance to noise and channel interference. ...
  • An Alternative Setup for a Base-Station Cellular Antenna 
    Saab, Samer S.; Khoury, Joud S. (2019-08-06)
    This paper proposes the use of an alternative setup of a cellular base-station antenna with the potential of reducing the cochannel interference. The setup uses a different cell antenna placement strategy where there is ...
  • Impact of model-order reduction of a dc motor on control systems: An undergraduate laboratory module 
    Toukhtarian, Raffi; Saab, Samer (2019-08-06)
    The control lab module presented in this paper culminates with a hands-on experience of the basic theory given in an introductory control systems course. This module, whichisplaced during the last two sessions of an under ...
  • A discrete-time stochastic iterative learning control algorithm for a class of nonlinear systems 
    Saab, S. S. (2019-08-06)
    This article presents a stochastic algorithm that computes the learning gain matrix of a “D-type iterative learning control (ILC) algorithm for a class of discrete-time varying nonlinear systems with linear input/output ...

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