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OSDI
2008
ACM
16 years 4 months ago
Avoiding File System Micromanagement with Range Writes
We introduce range writes, a simple but powerful change to the disk interface that removes the need for file system micromanagement of block placement. By allowing a file system t...
Ashok Anand, Sayandeep Sen, Andrew Krioukov, Flore...
ICRA
2007
IEEE
150views Robotics» more  ICRA 2007»
15 years 10 months ago
A Motion Planner for a Hybrid Robotic System with Kinodynamic Constraints
— The rapidly increasing complexity of tasks robotic systems are expected to carry out underscores the need for the development of motion planners that can take into account disc...
Erion Plaku, Lydia E. Kavraki, Moshe Y. Vardi
AICCSA
2006
IEEE
143views Hardware» more  AICCSA 2006»
15 years 10 months ago
An Innovative Self-Configuration Approach for Networked Systems and Applications
The increased complexity, heterogeneity and the dynamism of networked systems and services make current control and management tools to be ineffective in managing and securing suc...
Huoping Chen, Salim Hariri, Fahd Rasul
ICDCSW
2009
IEEE
15 years 11 months ago
A MANET Based Emergency Communication and Information System for Catastrophic Natural Disasters
When stricken by a catastrophic natural disaster, emergency rescue operation is very critical to many lives. Many people trapped in the disastrous areas under collapsed buildings ...
Yao-Nan Lien, Hung-Chin Jang, Tzu-Chieh Tsai
WSC
1997
15 years 5 months ago
Applications of Discrete Event Simulation in the Design of Automotive Powertrain Manufacturing Systems
Manufacturing automotive powertrain components (engines and transmissions) is a complex task involving the integration of hundreds of components. Simulation is commonly applied in...
Arun Jayaraman, Ali K. Gunal