Minecraft | Code.org:
This is really good fun. Taken from the code.org using Minecraft to develop programming skills.
go to https://code.org/mc to play with it.
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Sunday 29 November 2015
The Impact of Obstacle on the Performance of Vehicular Ad hoc Network
The Impact of Obstacle on the Performance of Vehicular Ad hoc
Network
Nuraddeen Ali Goni
Abstract
Recently, Vehicular Ad hoc network (VANeT) has gain popularity due to the increase in vehicle safety and reducing traffic jam in urban and highway environment. Wireless Access for Vehicular Environment (WAVE) which is part of Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) protocol was developed to adapt to VANeT requirements to support vehicle communication and Intelligent Transport System (ITS). The dissertation focuses on simulating how obstacles affect the performance of VANeT communication. Communication takes place using Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-toInfrastructure (V2I) architecture with emphasis on Line of Sight (LOS) and Non-line of Sight (NLOS) transmission by the measuring total number of successful and unsuccessful packets decoded. The simulation was implemented using open source Veins framework which runs on OMNeT++ engine, coupled with SUMO which provides a realistic microsimulation for vehicles. The research is limited to Northampton town centre, Avenue and Park Campus surroundings. The environments were implemented with low, medium and high vehicle density with message broadcast throughout the simulation run time. Results generated were evaluated and analysed. Final results suggest that LOS and NLOS transmission play a role on different circumstances with regard to VANeT architecture and application. Finally, this project is the continuation of interim report written earlier.
Supervised by Dr Ali Al-Sherbaz
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Towards the Development of a Smart Entry System
Towards the Development of a Smart Entry System
Matthew Jarvis
Abstract
Commercial offerings related to the Internet of Things (IoT) have proliferated in the last decade. Among them is a collection of smart entry systems that enable homeowners to see, hear and speak to visitors, even when they are not at home. Given the relatively low cost of the hardware required to build these systems, a number of developers have assembled similar units using affordable, off-the-shelf components. This dissertation documents the process taken to research, design, build and test a non-commercial smart entry system. In doing so, a contribution is made to the current knowledge within this field. The system is developed in 4 stages. The first 3 involve the construction of individual subsystems, which are integrated in the final stage. Upon completion, evidence is given to demonstrate that the final system functions effectively and that the selected approach was beneficial to the development process.
Supervised by Dr Scott Turner
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Tuesday 24 November 2015
Dr Scott Turner (update 2015)- robots, genetic algorithms and problem-solving
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Research Interests
- Robotics
- Problem-solving and computer-related pedagogy
- Genetic Algorithms and Neural Network Applications
- Signal Progressing
Recent Publications
Sidoumou, M. R., Turner, S. J., Picton, P., Bechkoum, K. and Benatchba , K. (2015) Multitasking in Emotion Modelling Attention Control. In: Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Affective Computing and Intelligent Interaction (ACII).Xi'an, china: IEEE. 978-1-4799-9953-8/15
Olajubu, O., Ajit, S., Johnson, M., Turner, S., Thomson, S. and Edwards, M. (2015) Automated Test Case Generation from Domain Specific Models of High-level Requirements. In: Proceedings of the 2015 Conference on Research in Adaptive and Convergent Systems. New York, NY, USA: ACM. pp. 505-508.
Al-Khalil AB, Al-Sherbaz A, Turner S (2015) "Utilising SCM – MIMO Channel Model Based on V-BLAST Channel Coding in V2V Communication." 8th international workshop on communication technologies for vehicles. 6-8 May 2015 Tunis, Tunisa
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Turner S (2015) "Enhancing computing student employability skills through partnership working in STEM outreach" CEISEE 2015
Ajah S, Al-Sherbaz A, Turner S, Picton P (2015) "Machine to machine communications energy efficiencies: the implications of different M2M communications specifications" International Journal of Wireless and Mobile Computing (IJWMC), volume 8, pp. 15--26, 2015
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Al-Khalil AB, Al-Sherbaz A, Turner S (2014)Feasibility Study of Utilising SCM – MIMO Channel Model in V2V Communication. 7th international workshop on communication technologies for vehicles. 2014 Saint-Petersburg – Russia (accepted)
Kaczmarczyk S, Mirhadizadeh S, Picton P, Salamaliki-Simpson R, Turner
Al-Khalil AB, Al-Sherbaz A, Turner S (2013) Enhancing the Physical Layer in V2V Communication Using OFDM – MIMO Techniques 14th Annual PostGraduate Symposium on The Convergence of Telecommunications, Networking and Broadcasting (PGNET 2013) in Liverpool 24-25th June 2013.
Turner, S (2012) Case Studies in Web Sustainability Ariadne No 70 ISSN: 1361-3200
Maunder, R., Turner, S., Sneddon, S. and Crouch, A. (2012) Editorial. Enhancing the Learner Experience in Higher Education. 4(1), pp. 1-2. 2041-3122.
Turner, S. and Al-Sherbaz, A. (2012) What's the problem with problem-solving? Seminar Presentation presented to: Insights into the future of learning and teaching at Northampton, University of Northampton, 3rd December 2012.
Hill G., Turner S. (2012) "Referencing within Code in Software Engineering Education!", Computer Education, Volume 10, Issue 166, May 2012, pp. 1-4, ISSN: 1672-5913.
Hill G, Turner S (2011) Chapter 7 Problems First Software Industry-Oriented Education Practices and Curriculum Development: Experiences and Lessons edited by Drs. Matthew Hussey, Xiaofei Xu and Bing Wu. ISBN: 978-1609607975 IGI Global June 2011
Wang, Y., Picton, P., Turner, S. and Attenburrow, G (2011) The Subjective Measurement of Leather Handle by Descriptive Sensory Analysis, Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association, Apr 2011 pp 134-139
Wang, Y., Picton, P., Turner, S. and Attenburrow, G (2011) Predicting Leather Handle like an Expert Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Volume 25, Issue 2 February 2011 , pages 180 - 192 ISSN: 0883-9514DOI:10.1080/08839514.2011.545218 pp 180-192.
Turner S and Hill G (2010) "Innovative use of Robots and Graphical Programming in Software Education" Computer Education Ser. 117 No. 9 pp 54-57 ISSN: 1672-5913
Kaczmarczyk S, Mirhadizadeh S, Picton P, Salamaliki-Simpson R, Turner S (2013) Modelling, simulation and experimental validation of nonlinear dynamic interactions in an aramid rope system ICOVP Lisbon, Portugal 9-12 September 2013
Turner, S. and Al-Sherbaz, A. (2012) What's the problem with problem-solving? Seminar Presentation presented to: Insights into the future of learning and teaching at Northampton, University of Northampton, 3rd December 2012.
Turner S (2011) Neural Nets Robotics Workshop. Bot Shop! University of Derby, 28th October 2011.
Hill, G, Svennevik E, Turner S (2011) "Green Computer Science Courses. No more labs full of computers, we're going mobile!" The 7th China - Europe International Symposium on Software Industry Oriented Education (CEISIE 2011), University of Northampton 23-24th May 2011
Turner S (2011) "Junkbots" The 7th China - Europe International Symposium on Software Industry Oriented Education (CEISIE 2011), University of Northampton 23-24th May 2011
McGovern K, Mothersole P, Turner S (2011) "Influencing students' construction of personalised concept maps through the use of query expansion (QE) searching of the World Wide Web" Learning Global, University of Northampton 11th May 2011
Kariyawasam K and Turner (2011) "Is it Visual? problem solving evaluation" Learning Global,University of Northampton 11th May 2011
Goodchild T, Dravid R, Turner S (2011) "Mind the Gender Gap - Reflections on addressing gender diversity in Computing and Engineering" Learning Global,University of Northampton 11th May 2011
Zhao F, Turner S, Hill G, Dravid R, Zhang Y (2010) A Virtual Environment Training System for Haptic Laparoscopic Surgery 16th International Conference on Automation and Computing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK, 11 September 2010
Turner S (2010) "PowerPoint is just the start" Learning Dialogues: Learning and Teaching Conference, University of Northampton 13th May 2010
Turner S (2010) "Initial Experience of using Audio Feedback" Learning Dialogues: Learning and Teaching Conference, University of Northampton 13th May 2010
Turner S(2009) " PowerPoint, but what else?"10th Higher Education Academy-ICS Conference, University of Kent, 24-27th August 2009, pp 151 ISBN 978-0-9559676-6-5
Turner S (2009)"Initial experience of using audio feedback for general assignment feedback" A Word In Your Ear 2009 Sheffield Hallam University, 18 December 2009 pg 12
Turner S, Hill G, Adams J (2009) "Robots in problem solving in programming" 9th 1-day Teaching of Programming Workshop, University of Bath, 6th April 2009.
Turner S (2009) "Tiddlywikis for student developed resources" Transitions: Teaching and Learning Conference 13th May 2009 University of Northampton.
Turner S (2008) "TiddlyWikis for Student Developed Resources" 9th Higher Education Academy-ICS Annual Conference, Liverpool Hope University, 26th August - 28th August 2008. pp. 192 ISBN 978-0-9559676-0-3.
Turner S and Adams J (2008) "Robots and Problem Solving" 9th Higher Education Academy-ICS Annual Conference, Liverpool Hope University, 26th August - 28th August 2008. pp. 14 ISBN 978-0-9559676-0-3.
Minai, A, Turner S, and Hill. G (2008) "Motivational Differences in Learning Internet Programming Between Arts and Computing Students" 9th Higher Education Academy-ICS Annual Conference, Liverpool Hope University, 26th August - 28th August 2008. pp. 197 ISBN 978-0-9559676-0-3.
Adams, J. and Turner, S., (2008) Problem Solving and Creativity for Undergraduate Computing and Engineering students: the use of robots as a development tool Creating Contemporary Student Learning Environments 2008, Northampton, UK.
Adams, J. and Turner, S., (2008) Problem Solving and Creativity for Undergraduate Engineers: process or product? International Conference on Innovation, Good Practice and Research in Engineering Education 2008, Loughborough, UK.
Adams, J., Turner, S., Kaczmarczyk, S., Picton, P. and Demian, P.,(2008). Problem Solving and Creativity for Undergraduate Engineers: findings of an action research project involving robots International Conference on Engineering Education ICEE 2008, Budapest, Hungary.
Contact: scott.turner@northampton.ac.uk
Profile:http://www.northampton.ac.uk/people/scott.turner
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Contact: scott.turner@northampton.ac.uk
Profile:http://www.northampton.ac.uk/people/scott.turner
ORCID reference: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2735-3220
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If you'd like to find out more about Computing at the University of Northampton go to: www.computing.northampton.ac.uk. All views and opinions are the author's and do not necessarily reflected those of any organisation they are associated with
Thursday 12 November 2015
BCS Northampton Event: Regaining the World Water Speed Record for Britain
Regaining the World Water Speed Record for Britain
24th November 2015 - 7pm starting at 7:30pm
Newton Building, University of Northampton
A multi-media presentation by Nigel Macknight of the Quicksilver project
Technology, history and human endeavour meet in the Quicksilver project “ the determined bid that"s under way to regain the World Water Speed Record for Britain. It is 48 years since Britain last held this prestigious international prize, and the laurels won for the nation by Donald Campbell and our previous record-breaking legends are wearing decidedly thin!
Intent on reversing the slump in our water-speed fortunes, dozens of British engineering companies have rallied behind the Quicksilver quest, and this collaboration is enabling considerable progress to be made with the design and construction of the 350-mph, turbofan-powered superboat upon which British hopes rest. The world record stands at 317.60mph, to long-time holder Australia.
Construction of the Quicksilver craft is well in hand, and computers and computing inevitably play a major part in the engineering involved with, for example, finite-element analysis (FEA) being employed in structural design, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) being employed in aerodynamic and hydrodynamic analysis.
The challenge of travelling on water at breathtaking speeds places an exceptional weight of demands upon the Quicksilver team, and its founder and leader Nigel Macknight. He will be presenting for us a dynamic multi-media update on the project"s progress and background. And there will also be dramatic film-footage of previous attempts, illustrating the high points and low points of 100 years of water-speed history.
This is likely to be in demand so early attendance is recommended!
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Thursday 5 November 2015
Northampton Computing Research Impact 1 - Phiro Robot
A recently release kickstarter project website http://www.robotixedu.com/phiro.aspx has quoted research from the University of Northampton. This is an interesting product designed to teach children programming . In essence programming robots is good way to develop problem-solving skills.
To read more about the research by the team in the area of robots for developing problem-solving skills go to:
http://compuationalthinking.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/problem-solving-publications.html
If you'd like to find out more about Computing at the University of Northampton go to: www.computing.northampton.ac.uk. All views and opinions are the author's and do not necessarily reflected those of any organisation they are associated with or endorse the product.
The publication mentioned can be found at
Robots in problem-solving and programming (Scott J Turner, Gary Hill), In Proceedings of 8th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences, Higher Education Academy Information and Computer Sciences Centre, Ulster, pp. 82--85, 2007. [paper]
With example related paper :
- Problems first second and third (Gary Hill, Scott J Turner), In International Journal of Quality Assurance in Engineering and Technology Education (IJQAETE), volume 3, pp. 88--109, 2014. [paper]
- Robotics within the teaching of problem-solving (Scott J Turner, Gary Hill), In ITALICS, volume 7, pp. 108--119, 2008.[paper]
To read more about the research by the team in the area of robots for developing problem-solving skills go to:
http://compuationalthinking.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/problem-solving-publications.html
If you'd like to find out more about Computing at the University of Northampton go to: www.computing.northampton.ac.uk. All views and opinions are the author's and do not necessarily reflected those of any organisation they are associated with or endorse the product.
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