Canadian Conference onElectrical and Computer Engineering

Congres Canadien enGenie electrique et informatique

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS / COMFIE RENDU DU CONGR^S

Delta Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, Ontario13 - 16 September 1992

VOLUME H

Edited by/ Iidite par

P. Trahanias and AN.Venetsanopoulos

Sponsored by the Canadian Society forElectrical and Computer Engineering,

a constitutent of the Engineering Institute of Canada

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ISSN 0840-7789ISBN 0-9694170-3-9

WA5.30 Hardware Design for Real-time 2-D Filtering ofBroadcast TV SignalsHJ. Kaufman and M.A. Sid-Ahmed,University of Windsor

WAS.31.1 Modelling Television Channels with Multipath andNoise for Design of SimulatorsM. Sablatash,Communications Research Centre, Ottawa

Session MM6: AI and Expert Systems

Chairperson: E. Lithopoulos, Applied Analytics Corporation

MM6.1.1 An Expert System for Automated Design ofElectrical TransformersJ.M. Dirand, R. Gonzalez-Rubio and G. Lachiver,Universite de Sherbrooke

MM6.2.1 Intelligent Fuzzy Controller Development Systemfor Handling Complex Control ProblemsL. Sultan and T. Janabi,Glendon Campus York University

MM6.3.1 A Simulation Language for Discrete Event Systemsin a Temporal Logic FrameworkJ. Y. Lin and D. Ionescu, University of Ottawa

MM6.4.1 A Transformation for Tuppling Generalization ofLogic ProgramsM. Gergatsoulis and M. Katzouraki,Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications

Session MA6: Adaptive and Learning Systems

Chairperson: S. Haykin, McMaster University

MA6.5.1 Learning from HintsY.S. Abu-Mostafa,California Institute of Technology

MA6.6.1 Neural Network Modelling: Underutilized DataFrom Brain ResearchR. Racine, McMaster University

MA6.7.1 Weight-Space Densities in Stochastic LearningT.K. Leen and G.B. Orr,Oregon Graduate Institute of Science & Technology

MA6.8.1 Neural Attentional Sensory ProcessingS. SpeideLNaval Command, Control, and Ocean Survey Centre

MA6.9.1 Enhancement of Radar Images Using MutualInformation Based Unsupervised Neural NetworkA. Ukrainec and S. Haykin, McMaster University

MA6.10.1 A Neural Network Detector for Floating RadarTargetsT.K. Bhattacharya and S. Haykin,McMaster University

Session TM6: Neural Networks

Chairperson: Y. Attikiouzel, University of WesternAustralia

TM6.11.1 Applications of the Probabilistic Neural NetworkY. Attikiouzel and A. Zaknich,The University of Western Australia

TM6.12.1 Efficient Learning Algorithms for the ModifiedFeedforward Neural NetworkC. Wang, M. Bodruzzaman and X. Li,Tennessee State University

TM6.13.1 A Comparison of Algorithms for Storing Memoriesin a Hopfield Connectionist NetworkR.K. Brouwer, University College of the Cariboo

TM6.14.1 Multilayer Feedforward Neural Networks WithPowers-of-two Weights and Piecewise ActivationFunctionsH.K. Kwan and C.Z. Tang, University of Windsor

TM6.15.1 Performance of Neural Networks in the Analysis ofMulti-component MixturesG.S. Broten and H.C. Wood,University of Saskatchewan

TM6.16.1 UnSysteme expert comme professeur d'un reseauneuronalF. Michaud and R. Gonzalez-Rubio,Universite de Sherbrooke »

Session TA6: Neural Networks For Robotic Control

Chairperson: J.K. Mills, University of Toronto

TA6.17.1 Active Control of Interference in CMAC/MOVENeural Networks for Robotic ApplicationsP. McGuire and G.M.T. D'Eleuterio,University of Toronto

TA6.18.1 Uncertainty Compensation in the Control of RoboticSystems: A Neural Network ApproachP.C.Y. Chen, J.K. Mills, K.C. Smith,University of Toronto

TA6.19.1 Learning and Adaptive Ability of Neuro-ControlT. Yabuta and T. Yamada,NTT Telecommunication Field Systems

TA6.20.1 NeuralNetworks Control of Robot ManipulatorsY. Derbal, Queen's University

TA6.21.1 Fuzzy Neural Networks for Modeling Aspects ofRobotic BehaviorH.Y. Xu, G. Vukovish and J. Dale,Canadian Space Agency

Session WM6: Robotics

Chairperson: M.M. Bayoumi, Queen's University

WM6.22.1 A Review of Adaptive Control and AdaptiveImpedance Control for Robots with Rigid LinksM.M. Bayoumi, Queen's University

WM6.23.1 Stability Analysis of a Class of Adaptive Controllerfor Robotic ManipulatorsP. I i , G. Vukovich and R. Iiu,Canadian Space Agency

WM6.24.1 Experimental Evaluation of the Effect of Dynamicson Robot ControllersQ.H. Meng and W.S. Lu, Lakehead University

WM6.25.1 Tactile Sensory Feedback for Robot Grasp ControlD.U. Ekong, C.S. Vaidyanathan and H.C. Wood,University of Saskatchewan

WM6.26.1 Ranging Finding for an Assembly Robotic SystemP. Lopes and E. Oliviera, Universidade do Porto

WM6.27.1 Discrete Adaptive Inverse Dynamics Control forRigid ManipulatorsW. Tang and C.P. Diduch,University of New Brunswick

Session WA6: Computer Software

Chairperson: D. Baez-Lopez, Universidad de las Americas-Puebl

WA6.28.1 Compumatics and Software ConstructionD. Han and J.R. Kenevan,Northeastern Illinois University

WA6.29.1 Canadian Participation in the Development of anInternational Standard Documentation of SoftwareProcess Measurement & Control Systems andFacilitiesJ. Jekielek, Ontario Hydro

WA6.30.1 Automatic Code-Generation in a Visual-Programming EnvironmentC. Andronic and D. Ionescu and D. Goodenough,University of Ottawa

WA6.31.1 Automatic Goal Extraction from User Actions wheiBrowsing Software LibrariesC Drummond, D. Ionescu and R. Holte,University of Ottawa

WA6.32.1 Real-Time and Distributed Systems Issues for Ada?T. Shepard and L. Clement,Royal Military College of Canada

WA6.33.1 Implementation of an Operating System on aTMS320C25 ProcessorB. Masson, D. Grenier and P. FortierJLaval Univers

Session MM7: Electronic Circuits

son: P.G. Gulak, University of Toronto

L Accessing Switching Network Efficiencies withDifferential Pass-Transistor LogicJ.H. Pasternak and C.A.T. Salama,University of Toronto

[ An Analytical Model for Intrinsic Source and DrainCapacitances of Short-channel MOSFETsR. Gharabagi and B.G. Sherlock,Saint Louis University

L Architecture d'un Processeur Specialise Pour laReconstitution de Signaux Basee sur le Filtrage deKalmanM A Santerre, A. Barwicz,Universite du Quebec a Trois Riveries andD. Massicotte,Y. Savaria,Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

L New Heuristic Techniques to Increase thePerformance of a Test Generation Package for VLSISequential CircuitsE. Macii, L. Magnanini and A.R. Meo,University of Colorado

I A Multi-DSP Board for Real-Time AudioE. Distefano, University of Toronto

Session MA7: Biomedical Engineering

son: H. Kunov, University of Toronto

Restoration of Mammographic Images Using LocalStatisticsF. Aghdasi, R.K. Ward and B. Palcic,B.C. Cancer Research

3-D Monte Carlo Simulation of Photon TransportThrough TissueM.K. Kiymik and L. Ovacik,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

A Probabilistic Model for the Doppler Ultrasoundfrom BloodM. Alencar, University of Waterloo

An Intelligent Monitoring System for an IntensiveCare UnitS.H. Nourhoseini,Ministry of Health Treatment Center (BEHDARI),Iran

Session TM7: Microelectronics in Canada

•n: S.G. Chamberlain, University of Waterloo

CCD Image Sensor TechnologyS.G. Chamberlain, University of Waterloo

Microelectronics at MITELD.E. Brown, MITEL SEMICONDUCTOR

TM7.12.1 A High Speed Complex Multiplier with Built-inSelf-TestL. Desormeaux and V. Szwarc,Communications Research Centre, Ottawa

TM7.13.1 CCD linage Sensor Technology and ApplicationsB.C. Doody, P.T. Jenkins and S.G. Chamberlain,DALSAINC.

Session TA7: Systems Control

Chairperson: F. El-Hawary, Technical University of Nova Scotia

TA7.14.1 Robust Learning Control - An Experimental StudyP J . Vigneron and E J . Davison,University of Toronto

TA7.15.1 An Adaptive Control Scheme Using the GeneralizedSecant MethodH.S.M. Beigi, International Business Machines

TA7.16.1 Amelioration de la Technique (QFT) Pour laCommande Robuste des Systemes a Parametreset Retard VariablesM. Hammami, AJJ. Turgeon and D. Bensoussen,Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

TA7.17.1 Reconfigurable Control Systems Design Based onEigenstructure AssignmentsJ. Jiang, The University of Western Ontario

TA7.18.1 Stability Hyperellipsoids for Hurwitz and G-stablePolynomials with ApplicationsM.K. Solak, University of Durban-Westville

TA7.19.1 Methods in Parallel Transient Stability CalculationsS.B. Yusof, GJ. Rogers and R.T.H. Alden,McMaster University

Session WM7: Industrial Materials, Inspection and Processes

Chairperson: MJR. Iravani, University of Toronto

WM7.20.1 Technique Ultrasonore de Caracterisation des Patesa PapierJ.L. Dion, E. Cornieles, F. Galindo and J. Godin,Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres

WM7.21.1 Modelisation Tridimensionnelle Des Flux DeFuiteDans un Transformateur de MesureJ. Mauhin, J.Y. Hody, A. Nicolet, A. Genon andW. Legros, Universite de liege

WM7.22.1 The Effect of Electrical Arc on the MechanicalProperties of Copper ConductorG. Tarakji, A. Goodarzi and S. Iiou,San Fransisco State University

WM7.23.1 Analyse Numerique du Chauffage par Induction al'aideduCodeFLUX2D. Brillon and A. Skorek,Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres

WM7.24.1 Involving Stakeholders in Generation PlanningD. Morrow and F. Shafai, Edmonton Power

WM7.25.1 Generation Planning Criterion Review for AlbertaSystemF. Shafai and D. Morrow, Edmonton Power

Session WA7: Parallel Processing

Chairperson: B.G. Mertzios, Democritus University

WA7.26.1 Multilayer Feedbackward and Feedforward NeuralNetworksH.K. Kwan, University of Windsor

WA7.27.1 A High Performance MCM Implementation of aParallel-Pipeline FFTV. Szwarc, L. Desormeaux, J. Rostworowski,C. Harris, I. Verigin, C. Marnow and D. LeBlanc,Communications Research Centre

WA7.28.1 An Artificial Neural Network VLSI RealizationH. Chan, H. Chan, G. Jullien and W.C. Miller,University of Windsor

WA7.29.1 An Optimized Pipelined Data-parallel Algorithm forNon-linear Signal TransformationsG. Barlas, G. Frangakis and E. Skordalakis,Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications

WA7.29.1 A bit-level systolic three-port wave filter adaptorS.S. Scarlatos, Princeton University

Session MM8: Environmental Issues andTechniques

Chairperson: G. Aitken, Queen's University

MM8.1.1 Neural Network Advisor for Detecting andAssessing the Significance of Contaminants inFreshwater EcosystemsA. Hiotis, Infoknowledge Inc.

MM8.2.1 Neural-Network Tracking of Atmospherically-Perturbed WavefrontsM.B. Jorgenson and G J M . Aitken,Queen's University

MM8.3.1 Controle Hierarchise De La Pollution D'une RiviereA.M. Alimi, N. Derbel, and B A. Kamoun,Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

MM8.5.1 A High Voltage Hybrid Resonant Power Supply forMarine Geological SurveysILA. Kojori, F.P. Dawson and D J . Dodds,University of Toronto

Session MA8: Power Systems

Chairperson: M.E. El-Hawary, Technical University of NovaScotia

MA8.6.1 Statistics of Induced Voltages on Long CablesD J . Thomson, AT & T Laboratories

MA8.7.1 DC-DC Converter Interphase TransformerVolts-Second BalancingB.K. Perkins and F.P. Dawson, University of Torontc

MA8.8.1 Simulation de L'Echauffement des Enroulements deTransformateurs a l'aide du Code Nisa IIH. Bensmaia, J. Aubin and A. Skorek,Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres

MA8.9.1 Conception Assiste Par Ordinateur desConvertisseurs Statiques DirectsM. Saad, T. Rafesthain, V. Rajagopalan, K. Debebeand K. Al-Haddad,Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres

MA8.10.1 Nouvelle Methode de Simulation Globale de SystemeMulti-Convertisseurs D'Electronique de PuissanceM. Tou, T. Rafesthain, A. Ba-Razzouk, K. Debebeand V. Rajagopalan,Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres

MA8.11.1 Nox Emission Performance Models in Electric PoweiSystemsM.E. El-Hawary, F. H-Hawary and G.A.N. MbamaluTechnical University of Nova Scotia

Session TM8: Power System Operation I

Chairperson: V.H. Quintana, University of Waterloo

TM8.12.1 Heat Loss Calculations for Underground CableSystems in a Trench Using an Open-boundary FiniteDifference TechniqueM A Hanna, A.Y. Chikhani and M.M.A. Salama,Royal Military College

TM8.13.1 Power Flow Analysis for Distribution SystemsM.M.A. Salama and A.Y. Chikhani,Royal Military College

TM8.14.1 A Pseudo-inverse-based Probabilistic Power HowApproachG.A.N. Mbamalu, M.E. El-Hawary and F. El-HawarTechnical University of Nova Scotia

TM8.15.1 Neural Network Regulators for Synchronous MachirD.C. Kennedy and V.H. Quintana,University of Waterloo

TM8.16.1 Fuzzy Logic Controller for DC Rheostatic Brakingof Self-excited Induction Generator in WindEnergy Conversion Schemes

Session MM7: Electronic Circuits

ChairpersoD: P.G. Guiak, University of Toronto

MM7.1.1 Accessing Switching Network Efficiencies withDifferential Pass-Transistor LogicJ.H. Pasternak and C.A.T. Salama,University of Toronto

MM7-2.1 An Analytical Model for Intrinsic Source and DrainCapacitances of Short-channel MOSFETsR. Gbarabagi and B-G. Sherlock,Saint Louis University

MM7-3.1 Architecture d'un Processeur Specialise Pour laRecoostitution de Signaux Basee sur le Filtrage deKalmanM A Santerre, A. Barwicz,Universite du Quebec a Trois Riveries andD. Massicotte,Y. Savaria,Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

MM7-4. i New Heuristic Techniques to Increase thePerformance of a Test Generation Package for VLSISequential CircuitsE. Macii, L. Magnanini and A.R. Meo,University of Colorado

MM7.5.1 A MultUDSP Board for Real-Tune AudioE. Distefano, University of Toronto

Session MA7: Biomedical Engineering

Chairperson: H. Kunov, University of Toronto

MA7.6.1 Restoration of Mammographic Images Using LocalStatisticsF. Aghdasi, R.K. Ward and B. Palcic,B.C. Cancer Research

MA7.7-1 3-D Monte Carlo Simulation of photon TransportThrough TissueM.K. Kiynoik and L- Ovacik,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

MA7.8-1 A Probabilistic Model for the Doppler Ultrasoundfrom BloodM. Alencar, University of Waterloo

MA7.9-1 An Intelligent Monitoring System for an IntensiveCare UnitS.H. Nourboseini,Ministry of Health Treatment Center (BEHDARI),Iran

Session TM7: Microelectronics in Canada

Chairperson: S.G. Chamberlain, University of Waterloo

1M7.10 CCD image Sensor TechnologyS.G. Chamberlain, University of Waterloo

TM7.11.1 Microelectronics at MITELD.E. Brown, MITEL SEMICONDUCTOR

TM7.12.1 A High Speed Complex Multiplier with Built-inSelf-TestL. Desormeaux and V. Szwarc,Communications Research Centre, Ottawa

TM7.13.1 CCD Image Sensor Technology and ApplicationsB.C. Doody, P.T. Jenkins and S.G. Chamberlain,DALSAINC.

Session TA7: Systems Control

Chairperson: F. El-Hawary, Technical University of Nova Scotia

TA7.14.1 Robust Learning Control -An Experimental StudyPJ. Vigneron and E J . Davison,University of Toronto

TA7.15.1 An Adaptive Control Scheme Using the GeneralizedSecant MethodH.S.M. Beigi, International Business Machines

TA7.16.1 Amelioration de la Technique (QFT) Pour laCommande Robuste des Systemes a Parametreset Retard VariablesM. Hammami, A3. Turgeon and D. Bensoussen,Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

TA7.17.1 Reconfigurable Control Systems Design Based onEigenstructure AssignmentsJ. Jiang, The University of Western Ontario

TA7.18.1 Stability Hyperellipsoids for Hurwitz and G-stablePolynomials with ApplicationsM.K. Solak, University of Durban-Westville

TA7.19.1 Methods in Parallel Transient Stability CalculationsS.B. Yusof, G.J. Rogers and R.T.H. Alden,McMaster University

Session WM7: Industrial Materials, Inspection and Processes

Chairperson: M.R. tavani, University of Toronto

WM7.20.1 Technique Ultrasonore de Caracterisation des Patesa PapierJX. Dion, E. Cornieles, F. Galindo and J. Godin,Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres

WM7.21.1 Modelisation Tridimensionnelle Des Flux De FuiteDans un Transformateur de MesureJ. Mauhin, J.Y. Hody, A. Nicolet, A. Genon andW. Legros, Universite de Liege

WM7.22.1 The Effect of Electrical Arc on the MechanicalProperties of Copper ConductorG. Tarakji, A. Goodarzi and S. Iiou,San Fransisco State University

WM7.23.1 Analyse Numerique du Chauffage par Induction al'aideduCodeFLUX2D. Brillon and A. Skorek,Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres

WM7.24.1 Involving Stakeholders in Generation PlanningD. Morrow and F. Shafai, Edmonton Power

WM7.25.1 Generation Planning Criterion Review for AlbertaSystemF. Shafai and D. Morrow, Edmonton Power

Session WA7: Parallel Processing

Chairperson: B.G. Mertzios, Democritus University

WA7.26.1 Multilayer Feedbackward and Feedforward NeuralNetworksH.K. Kwan, University of Windsor

WA7.27.1 A High Performance MCM Implementation of aParallel-Pipeline FFTV. Szwarc, L. Desormeaux, J. Rostworowski,C. Harris, I. Verigin, C. Mamow and D. LeBlanc,Communications Research Centre

WA7.28.1 An Artificial Neural Network VLSI RealizationH. Chan, H. Chan, G. Jullien and W.C. Miller,University of Windsor

WA7.29.1 An Optimized Pipelined Data-parallel Algorithm forNon-linear Signal TransformationsG. Barlas, G. Frangakis and E. Skordalakis,Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications

WA7.29.1 A bit-level systolic three-port wave filter adaptorS.S. Scaiiatos, Princeton University

Session MM8: Environmental Issues andTechniques

Chairperson: G. Aitken, Queen's University

MM8.1.1 Neural Network Advisor for Detecting andAssessing the Significance of Contaminants inFreshwater EcosystemsA. Hiotis, Infoknowledge Inc.

MM8.2.1 Neural-Network Tracking of Atmospherically-Perturbed WavefrontsM.B. Jorgenson and G.J.M. Aitken,Queen's University

MM8.3.1 Controle Hierarchise De La Pollution D'une RiviereAM. Alimi, N. Derbel, and B A. Kamoun,Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

MM8.5.1 A High Voltage Hybrid Resonant Power Supply forMarine Geological SurveysHA. Kojori, F.P. Dawson and D J . Dodds,University of Toronto

Session MA8: Power Systems

Chairperson: M.E. El-Hawary, Technical University of NovaScotia

MA8.6.1

MA8.7.1

MA8.8.1

MA8.9.1

MA8.10.1

MA8.11.1

Statistics of Induced Voltages on Long CablesD J . Thomson, AT & T Laboratories

DC-DC Converter Interphase TransformerVolts-Second BalancingB.K. Perkins and F.P. Dawson, University of Toronto

Simulation de L'Echauffement des Enroulements deTransformateurs a l'aide du Code Nisa IIH. Bensmaia, J. Aubin and A. Skorek,Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres

Conception Assiste Par Ordinateur desConvertisseurs Statiques DirectsM. Saad, T. Rafesthain, V. Rajagopalan, K. DebebeandlLAl-Haddad,Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres

Nouvelle Methode de Simulation Globale de SystemesMulti-Convertisseurs D'Electronique de PuissanceM. Tou, T. Rafesthain, A. Ba-Razzouk, K Debebeand V. Rajagopalan,Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres

Nox Emission Performance Models in Electric PowerSystemsM.E. El-Hawary, F. El-Hawary and G A N . Mbamalu,Technical University of Nova Scotia

Session TM8: Power System Operation I

Chairperson: V.H. Quintana, University of Waterloo

TM8.12.1 Heat Loss Calculations for Underground CableSystems in a Trench Using an Open-boundary FiniteDifference TechniqueM A Hanna, AY. Chikhani and M.M A Salama,Royal Military College

TM8.13.1 Power Flow Analysis for Distribution SystemsMM A. Salama and A.Y. Chikhani,Royal Military College

TM8.14.1 A Pseudo-inverse-based Probabilistic Power FlowApproachG A N . Mbamalu, ME. El-Hawary and F. FJ-Hawary,Technical University of Nova Scotia

TM8.15.1 Neural Network Regulators for Synchronous MachinesD.C. Kennedy and V.H. Quintana,University of Waterloo

TM8.16.1 Fuzzy Logic Controller for DC Rheostatic Brakingof Self-excited Induction Generator in WindEnergy Conversion Schemes

RJvI. Hilloowala and A M . Sharaf,University of New Brunswick

TM8.17.1 The Use of a Novel Magnetoresistive Angle Sensor forControlling the Speed of a Switched-Reluctance MotorMB. Broughton, Royal Military College of Canada

Session TA8: Control of Power Systems

Chairperson: R.T.H. Alden, McMaster University

TA8.18.1 Computer-Based Load-Angle MeasurementAlgorithmO.Z. Yonah, AM. El-Serafi and A.E. Krause,University of Saskatchewan

TA8.19.1 A Multi-zonal rule based Variable Structure SpeedControl Scheme for DC MotorsA.M. Sharaf and IM. Altas,The University of New Brunswick

TA8.20.1 Multivariable Self-Tuning Control of Power SystemsW. Gu and K. Bollinger, Alberta Power Limited

TA8.21.1 Control Strategies for Voltage Conditioners Basedon Chopper Duty Gcle ModulationI. Nuez, R, Aguasca, V. Feliu, F. Yeves, andP. Martinez,Universidad de las Palmas

TA8.22.1 Design of a Truly Linear Control System forInduction Motor DrivesW. Li and R. Venkatesan,Memorial University of Newfoundland

TA8.23.1 Power System Transient Stability Estimation usingANNandTEFA.F. Lima, A S . McFarlane and R.T.H. Alden,McMaster University

Session WM8: Power System Operation II

Chairperson: A.Y. Chikhani, Royal Military College

WM8.24.1 Numerical Simulation Algorithm for Transmissionline Fault LocatorB. Lian and M.MA Salama, University of Waterloo

WM8.25.1 The Application of Modal Transformation for theCalculation of Transmission Line TransientPerformanceB. Lian and MALA. Salama, University of Waterloo

WM8.28.1 Effects of Load Modeling on Voltage StabilityStudiesL. Vargas and V.H. Quintana, University of Waterloo

WM8.26.1 A Partitioning and Equivalencing Method toReactive Power Optimization in Electric-PowerDistribution SystemsM. Manojlovic and V.H. Quintana,University of Waterloo

WM8.27.1 Simulation of Starting Transients of an InductionMotor Connected to a Photovoltaic GeneratorY. Yao, R.S. Ramshaw and P. Bustamante,University of Waterloo

WM8.29.1 Determination de Charge a Delester pour Eviter lesRisques d'Instabilite en Tension dans les ReseauxHectriques en Utilisant les Tensions CritiquesT.Q. Tuan, J. Fandino and J.C. Sabonnadiere,Laboratoire de'Electrotechnique de Grenoble

Session WAS: Motors

Chairperson: T.R. Fastham, Queen's University

WA8.30.1 A Chopper Controlled DC-Series Motor DriveSystem Powered From a Solar Cell ArrayI.H. Alias and AM. Sharaf,University of New Brunswick

WA8.31.1 Vector Model of Induction Motors using Motolola'sDSP 96002 Digital Signal ProcessorJ.D. Allan, P. Bustamante and R.S. Ramshaw,Novatronics Inc.

WA8.32.1 An Improved Coupled-Circuit Model for LinearInduction MotorsC. Lu, G.E. Dawson and T.R. Eastham,Queen's University

WA8.33.1 Transputer-based Parallel Processing for LossMinimization Control of AC Motor Drives byTransputersR.S. Lu, R. Venkatesan and IE. Quaicoe,Memorial University of Newfoundland

WA3.34.1 Development of Dynamic Models for OptimalControl of a Diesel EngineJ. Jiang, The University of Western Ontario

WA8.35.1 An Experimental Facility for Measurement ofTransient Responses of Motor LoadsT.Y J . Lem and R.TJL Alden, McMaster University

Session MM9: Wave Sciences

Chairperson: M. Lecours, Universite Laval

MM9.1.1 Finite-Difference Time-Domain Analysis of theCoaxial Probe for Complex PermittivityMeasurementsJ.S. Ployer and B.G. Colpitts,University of New Brunswick

MM9.2.1 Acoustoelectric current induced by surface acousticwavesZ. Wu, Hitachi (HSC) Canada Inc.

MM9.3.1 Boundary Elements and Modal Expansion Applied toWaveguide Discontinuities

J. Abdulnour and L. Marchildon,Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres

MM9.4.1 Analysis of Lossy Anisotropic Coplanar Waveguidewith Application to High-Tc SuperconductorsD. Li, Z. Cai and J. Bornemann,University of Victoria

MM9.5.1 Design of Microstrip Stop Band Filters in the UHFBandA. Dhouib and M. Lecours,Communications Research Centre, Ottawa

Session MA9: Antennas and Microwaves

Chairperson: P. Herman, University of Toronto

MA9.6.1 CAO/FAO d'un Dephaseur Numerique a Trois Bitspour les Reseaux d'Antennes Micro-ondesF.M. Ghannoucbi and R.G. Bosisio,Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

MA9.7.1 A systematic evaluation of grating antennasZ. Wu and ZM. Lu, Hitachi (HSC) Canada Inc.

MA9.8.1 Analysis of Frequency Selective Surfaces withRectangular ElementsJ. Shaker, L. Shafai and G.A. Morin,University of Manitoba

MA9.9.1 Conception de Circuits Microondes Utilises enCommunication: Comparaison de DifferentsSimulateursD. Maurin, R.G. Bosisio, B. Huyart andF.M. Ghannoucbi, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

MA9.10.1 Microwave Signal Generation with OpticallyInjection-Locked Semiconductor LasersM. Chamberland, M. Tetu and P. Tremblay,Laval University

MA9.11.1 Direct Optical Injection Locking of MicrowaveOscillatorsC. Beaulieu, M. Tetu and M. Chamberland,Laval University

Session TM9: Optoelectronic Materials &Devices

Chairperson: H. Ruda, University of Toronto

TM9.13.1 Luminescence Study of Radiative Recombination inPorusSiC. Wang, JM. Perz, F. Gaspari and S. Zukotynski,University of Toronto

TM9.14.1 Ultrafast Electron Tunneling Times in a ReverseBiased Quantum Well Laser StructureS. Charbonneau, D J? Halliday, D. Moss, G. Aers,F. Chatenoud and D. Landheer,Institute for Microstructural Sciences, NRC

TM9.15.1 Second Harmonic Generation by Inter-ValenceSub-Band Transitions in Asymmetric Quantum WellsX.H. Qu and H. Ruda, University of Toronto

TM9.16.1 The Origin of Surface Reconstruction for GaAs(111) SurfacesJiang Guo Ping and Harry E. Ruda,University of Toronto

Session TA9/1: Intellectual Property and ManagementIssues

Chairperson: J. Farkas, Department of Communications ofClanarfa

TA9-1.18.1 Mathematical Search Techniques for IntelligentDocument ManagementJ. Farkas,Canadian Workplace Automation Research Centre

TA9-1.19.1 An Updated Intellectual Property Primer for theComputer Software or Database ProfessionalRJ>. Stratton, McCarthy Tetrault

Session TA9/2: Ergonomics of Computer Engineering

Chairperson: R.M. Heron, Transport Canada

TA9-2.20.1 Translaid: Task Analysis and DesignRecommendationsD.C. Donderi, D J . Ostry and S. Rochford,McGill University

TA9-2.21.1 Ergonomics Considerations in the Design of aMicroprocessor-Based Driving SimulatorJ.V. Svoboda, R. Heron and H. Weinberg,Concordia University

TA9-2.22.1 Human Factors of Information Presentation inComputer Based TrainingD J . Ostry and D.C. Donderi, McGill University

Session WM9: Speech Processing I

Chairperson: P. Kabal, Universite du Quebec

WM9.23.1 Sinewave Speech Modeling, Applications, andTechnology TransferRJ. McAulay and TJ7. Quatieri, MIT Lincoln Lab.

WM9.24.1 Backward-Adaptive Prediction Cascaded withForward Formant and Pitch FiltersQ. Yasheng and P. Kabal,INRS Telecommunications

WM9.25.1 Delayed Linear Prediction Noise Cancellation inSpeech SignalsS. Dhanjal, University College of the Cariboo

WM9.26.1 Applications of the Wavelet Transformation toSpeech Signals

S. Penbeci,King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

WM9.27.1 Boundary Detection and Identification of AcousticElements in Continuous Speech Signals Using aComposite-Source ModelS A Hanna, Hanada Electronics

Session WA9: Speech Processing II

Chairperson: S. Penbeci, King Fahd University ofPetroleum and Minerals

WA9.28.1 Quantal Relations in Speech and a UnifiedFramework for Speech Recognition with UnlimitedVocabularyL. Deng, University of Waterloo

WA9.29.1 Automatic Broad Category Classification ofContinuous Speech SignalsS A Hanna and A. Laubstein, Hanada Electronics

WA9.30.1 Analysis and Identification of Restarts inSpontaneous SpeechD. O'Shaughnessy, INRS-Telecommunications

1 WA9.31.1 Toward a Very-large-vocabulary Continuous-speechRecognizerD. O'Shaughnessy, P. Kenny, YM. Cheng,V. Gupta, M. Lenning and P. Mermelstein,INRS-Telecommunications

Poster Session MM10: Computer Techniques andApplications

Chairman: P. Fortier, Universite Laval

MM10.1.1 A Parallel Network Implementation of theGeneralizedSecant Learning-Adaptive ControllerH.S.M. Beigi, International Business Machines

MM10.2.1 An Implementation of the Viterbi Algorithm on aMassively Parallel ComputerS. Roy and P. Fortier, Universite Laval

MM10.3.1 On the Performance of a Class of MSJMD SystemsH. Diab and H. Tabbara,American Uviversity of Beirut

MM10.4.1 A Semantic Control Approach toCounter-Measures ManagementA Garcia-Ortiz, Electronics and Space Corp.

MM10.5.1 Neural Network for an N-bit Analog to DigitalConverterEM. Saad and A A A . Rheim, University of Helwan

MM10.6.1 Fault Identification in a Series Compensated AC lineUsing Neural NetworksT. Grigoriu, V.K. Sood, R.V. Patel and K. Khorasani,Hydro-Quebec (IREQ)

MM10.7.1 Feature Extraction for Accomodating Pattern Vectorsto a Neural ClassifierM. Zhang, C.Y. Suen and TD. Bui, Concordia Universitj

MM10.8.1 The Localization of a Magnetic Dipole Using a NeuralNetworkS. Paradis, J. Bedard and B. Chaib-draa,Centre de Recherches Pour la Defense, Valcartier

MM10.9.1 Evaluation of an Off-line Neural Network BasedCurrent Regulator for HVDC Transmission SystemsN. Kandil, V.K. Sood, R.V. Patel and K. Khorasani,Hydro-Quebec (IREQ)

MM10.10.1 Towards a Different Type of ComputerB A Hodson, Genetix Software Inc.

MM10.11.1 A Combined Static/Dynamic Data CompressionApproachY.F. Yan, C.N. Zhang and A.G. Law,University of Regina

MM10.12.1 Un Langage Logique Pour les Bases de DonneesDeductivesA Benzouak and R. Gonzalez-Rubio,Universite de Sherbrooke

MM10.13.1 Real-Time Computing in Airborne GeoscienceExperiments3E. Jordan, D. Marcotte and CD. Hardwick,National Research Council

MM10.14.1 RaGSSKiM: An Object Oriented Software Design ofa Sea Skimming Missile,B. Armour and J. Loo,Atlantis Scientific Systems Group

MM10.15.1 Integrateur ou Plate-Forme d'Administration deReseauxA Ag Rhissa, France Telecom Int Evry

MM10.16.1 Automatic Road Detection Using a Combination ofWatershade, and Hugh Transform MarkingD. Ionescu, M. Sasarman, D. GoodenoughUniversity of Ottawa

Poster Session TM10: Circuits, Systems andSignal Processing

Chairman: V. Rajagopalan, Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres

TM10.1.1 Frequency Multiplexed Excitation in ElectricalImpedance Tomography for Two Phase Flow ImagingM.K. Kiymik, O.C. Jones and J.T. Iin,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

TM10.2.1 An Improved Digit-Reversal Permutation AlgorithmX. Yu, N.K. Loh, G.A. Julien and W.C. Miller,University of Windsor

TM10.3.1 Character Prediction for On-Line HandwritingRecognitionH.S.M. Beigi, International Business Machines

TM10.4.1 An Algorithm for the Location of CraniofacialLandmarks in CephalogramsJ. Cardillo and M A Sid-Ahmed,University of Windsor

TM10.5.1 A Post-Processing Error-Correction Scheme Using aDictionary for On-Line Boxed and Run-OnHandwriting RecognitionH.S.M. Beigi, T. FujisaM, W. Modlin and K. Wenstrup,International Business Machines

TM10.6.1 Cepstrum and Cubic B-Splines for 3-D SurfaceRecovery of Smooth SurfacesM. Ramirez and S. Mitra, Universidad de las Americas

TM10.7.1 Several Statistical Properties of MUSIC Null-SpectrumJ. Choi, I. Song, J.S. Yun, H.M. Kim and K.Y. Lee,KAIST

TM10.8.1 Potential Rating Increase of Rotating MachinesCaused by Third Harmonic FluxS.S. Liou, H. Shahnassar and B.T. Lin,San Francisco State University

TM10.9.1 Modelisationd'unTransformateuraraideduCodeFLUX2DC. Cossette, A. Skorek and V. Rajagopalan,Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres

TM10.10.1 SEMAS: Un Nouveau Module de Simulation desSystemes D'Entrainement a Courant AlternatifA. Ba-Razzouk, M. Tou, T. Rafesthain andV. Rajagopalan,Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres

TM10.11.1 Eddy Current Shielding for the Reduction of InducedStray Power Losses in Structural SteelQ. Chen, A. Konrad and P.P. Biringer,University of Toronto

TM10.12.1 A "Quality" Optimal Power Flow by Taguchi MethodM. Bounou, S. Lefebvre and X.D. Do,Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

TM10.13.1 Evaluation of Ultra-High Speed A/D and D/AConverters for Radio ApplicationsE. Matt and J. Lodge,Communications Research Centre, Ottawa

TM10.14.1 Hybrid-Mode Simulator of 3-D Planar CircuitDiscontinuities for MHMICs and M(M)ICsK. Wu, Y. Ming, R. Vahdieck and R.G. Bosisio,Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

TM10.15.1 Design of Two-Rail Totally Self-Checking Circuitswith Separate Internal Fault IndicationZJ . Jiang and R. Venkatesan,Memorial University of Newfoundland

TM10.16.1 Computer-Aided-Design Software Development forProbabilistic Analysis and Design of CircuitsW.F. Curi and K. Ponnambalam, University of Waterla

TM10.17.1 Identification of Variable Parameters in LinearInduction MotorsZ. Zhang, G.E. Dawson and TJL Eastham,Queen's University

Poster Session WM10: Communications and Wave Sciences

Chairman: B.J. Plant, Royal Military College

WM10.1.1 A Simulation Study of the Performance of the IEEE802.4 Priority Scheme in Multiple-Bus LANsB.CY.Wong,Defence Research Establishment Valcartier

WM10.2.1 The use of Ray Tracing in Characterising the IndoorMobile Radio ChannelD. Laurenson, A.U. Sheikh and S. McLaughlin,Carleton University

WM10.3.1 Performance of a Simple Delay-Multiply-AverageTechnique for Frequency EstimationS.N. Crozier and K.W. Moreland,Communications Research Centre, Ottawa

WM10.4.1 The Average Maximum of the Sum of N Sinusoidswith Random PhaseH.E. Dempsey, Threshold Communications Systems

WM10.5.1 Frame Relay and the Pipeline ModelSM. Vrhovac, Telesat Canada

WM10.6.1 Remote Observatory Access Via the AdvancedCommunications Technology SatelliteG. Georghiou and S. Horan,New Mexico State University

WM10.7.1 Practical Introduction to the Development of TMNF. Behmann, Teleglobe Canada Inc.

WM10.8.1 ISDN Loop Extension Using a Negative ImpedanceAmplifierDE. Dodds, G J . Erker and W. Krzymien,Telecommunications Research Laboratories (TRLabs)

WM10.9.1 Joint Time Delay and Doppler Stretch EstimationUsing Wideband SignalsQ. Jin, ICM. Wong and Z.Q. Luo, McMaster Universit

WM10.10.1 An Optimum Basis with High Energy ConcentrationBoth in Time and FrequencyQ. Jin, Z.Q. Luo and KM. Wong, McMaster Universit