Author:Kgaphola, Motsoko J; Ramoelo, Abel; Odindi, J; Mwenge Kahinda, Jean-Marc; Seetal, Ashwin RDate:Mar 2023Land degradation (LD) is a global issue that affects sustainability and livelihoods of approximately 1.5 billion people, especially in arid/semi-arid regions. Hence, identifying and assessing LD and its driving forces (natural and anthropogenic) ...Read more
Author:De Beer, Morris; Sallie, Ismail MDate:Jun 2012In road design, accurate quantification of traffic loading remains a challenge. Research in South Africa with the Stress-In-Motion (SIM) system has concentrated on interaction forces between slow-moving tyres and the textured SIM device. A ...Read more
Author:Lombardi, G; Salvetti, MV; Morelli, Mauro FDate:Jul 1998The capabilities of different numerical methods in evaluating the aerodynamic characteristics of a forward-swept wing in subsonic and transonic now are analyzed. The numerical results, obtained by means of potential, Euler, and Navier-Stokes ...Read more
Author:Nair, Kishor K; Helberg, Albert; Van der Merwe, Johannes JDate:Apr 2017Magnetic stripe card technology has been deployed for more than six decades worldwide and is extensively used in banking. Data embedded in them are often relied upon as a benchmark for user authentication. As such reliance is placed upon them, ...Read more
Author:Olivier, K; Cloete, ChristoDate:Oct 2012In this presentation the author provides insight on the role of modern electronic warfare technology for the purposes of electromagnetic spectrum evaluation and control, which plays a crucial role in situational awareness required for ...Read more
Author:Nair, Kishor K; Helberg, A; Van der Merwe, Johannes JDate:Jul 2016The combination of smart cards and biometrics results in a strong 2-factor authentication. It facilitates a trusted credential for authenticating an individual’s identity through one-to-one biometric verification using the smart card token. ...Read more
Author:Nair, Kishor K; Helberg, Albert; Van der Merwe, Johannes JDate:18 Aug 2016The combination of smart cards and biometrics results in a strong 2-factor authentication. It facilitates a trusted credential for authenticating an individual's identity through one-to-one biometric verification using the smart card token. ...Read more
Author:Kunz, RP; Schulze, RE; Scholes, RJDate:Mar 1995The carbon to nitrogen (C: N) ratio is the main factor determining the forage quality of a plant, with a low C: N ratio indicating relatively good plant digestibility and a high C: N ratio inferring relatively poor forage quality. Global ...Read more
Author:Mwila, MK; Djouani, K; Kurien, ADate:Jun 2014Localisation or position determination is one of the most important applications for the wireless sensor networks. Numerous current techniques for localisation of sensor nodes use the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) from sensor nodes ...Read more
Author:Goncalves, DPDDate:Jul 2006Simulation is an important aspect of engineering complex systems. In the real world,
numerous problems can prevent the effective use of simulation. This paper looks at the tough question: When is a simulation effective? How would we know? ...Read more
Author:Masango, Mfundo G; Mouton, Francois; Antony, Palesa; Mangoale, Bokang CDate:Mar 2018Websites have become a form of information distribution; usage of websites has seen a significant rise in the amount of information circulated on the Internet. Some businesses have created websites that display services the business renders ...Read more
Author:Phahlamohlaka, Letlibe JDate:Sep 2021The unique approaches proposed in this book are ‘glocal’ in character, as they draw on the experiences of South Africans to address the global issue of ‘smart communities’. The book blends together social and technical aspects, and presents ...Read more
Author:Gibberd, Jeremy TDate:Nov 2012Carbon emission scenarios are used as key inputs in the sustainability and built environment strategies and policies. Decisions and direction in these are based on carbon emission models which show the optimum mix of interventions required ...Read more
Author:Barnard, E; Gouws, E; Wolvaardt, K; Kleynhans, NDate:Nov 2004A number of issues realted to the development of speech-recognition systems with Hidden Markov Models (HMM) are discussed. A set of systematic experiments using the HTK toolkit and the TMIT database are used to elucidate matters such as the ...Read more
Author:Wall, KDate:Feb 2010The term "services", as used in this article, broadly refers to infrastructure (in particular, civil and electrical engineering infrastructure), and also the infrastructure elements such as schools, clinics and halls. The term "basic services" ...Read more
Author:Jooste, FJ; Lourens, JPDate:Sep 1998The broad objective is to make recommendations for appropriate modelling procedures to be used in the structural design of asphalt layers. Findings of this investigation are intended to be used in refining and validating existing asphalt ...Read more
Author:Conradie, Dirk CUDate:Jan 2013Previous chapters, Maximising the Sun (Conradie, 2011) and SA Climate Zones and Weather Files (Conradie, 2012), gave an introduction of the current South African climatic characteristics. This chapter explores appropriate passive design ...Read more
Author:Nice, Jako ADate:Nov 2020The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has embarked on an innovation investigation through a ministerial initiative brought by the Department of Science and Technology Innovation (DSI). The Cofimvaba Science Centre was ...Read more
Author:Paige-Green, PDate:Mar 2006Many rural villages still have inappropriate access consisting of earth tracks or at best gravel roads, neither of which necessarily provides all-weather access. These types of roads can have significant impact on the economic well-being of ...Read more