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Crest factor reduction in an OFDM/ WiMAX network
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
Broadband services require multicarrier modulation schemes such as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) because they are robust to channel hostilities and support high data rates. These schemes present a problem ...
An investigation of reliability of the water source and cost-effective chemical use at Masaka Water Treatment Works
(Makerere University, 2012-10)
The challenge of providing improved and adequate water services is substantial and this study sought to determine whether the NWSC Masaka Area’s current water source is sufficient to ensure adequate water supply to meet ...
Force account in maintenance management of public roads
(Makerere University, 2012-11)
There are about 20,000Km of national roads under the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) which is mandated to develop and maintain the national road network, through planning, design, construction and monitoring of the ...
Integrating the frequency domain functionality of the EMONA DATEx into the iLabs shared architecture
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
This dissertation presents the background, rationale, objectives, analysis and design, and the results of Integrating the Frequency Domain Functionality of the EMONA DATEx into the iLabs Shared Architecture. In this research, ...
Implementing an adaptive bandwidth management scheme for efficient use of spectrum
(Makerere University, 2012)
Licensing regimes grant entities, such as cellular companies, exclusive rights to portions of the wireless spectrum and leave a small segment of unlicensed spectrum for public use. This method of spectrum management has ...
Development of a synchronous sequential logic iLab
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
Initially developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), online laboratories have been utilized globally to support science and engineering curricula. Having utilized online laboratories since 2005, Makerere ...
Assessment of the adequacy of the existing access of Entebbe International Airport for long term operations
(Makerere University, 2012-05)
By 2025, about 7 billion people and 170 million cargo tons will annually use civil airports globally. Studies on increased airport capacity of access and other facilities are necessary. This study assessed adequacy of the ...
Investigation of variations in paved road construction unit rates: A case study of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-05)
The global economic situation that has affected all sectors of economies has seen widespread variations in prices of many sectors including construction. In Uganda, the road sector has seen an upward trend in the prices ...
Uncertainty assessment in water balance modelling for Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2012)
The analysis of the water balance of Lake Victoria is constrained by limitations of data availability in terms of quantity and quality, both of which exhibit temporal and spatial variability around the basin. Lack of long ...
Strength characterisation of timbers for building construction in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)
The specific objectives of the study were to: assess timber-use practices; determine strength properties of selected timber species; develop a timber strength class system; model timber flexural behaviour; establish a ...