CSDL - Proceedings C

Organizing Committee (PDF)

pp. x-xi

Reviewers (PDF)

pp. xii-xiii

Routing and Switching Architectures

Heuristic Constraint-Path Routing Decision System (Abstract)

Wayne Goodridge, Dalhousie University

William Robertson, Dalhousie University

William J. Phillips, Dalhousie University

Shyamala Sivakumar, Saint Mary?s University

pp. 3-8

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Router Design for Optical Cartesian Networks (Abstract)

Nirav Sheth, Dalhousie University

Larry Hughes, Dalhousie University

pp. 9-15

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Shortest-Hop Based Reliable Network Multicast (Abstract)

K. L. Eddie Law, Ryerson University

Daniel Siu, IBM Canada

pp. 16-21

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Scalability of a Class of Switch Networks (Abstract)

Yue (Edward) Yao, Dalhousie University

pp. 22-27

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Information Management

PENS: A Personalized Electronic News System (Abstract)

Mehran Nadjarbashi-Noghani, University of New Brunswick

Jie Zhang, University of New Brunswick

Hossein Sadat, University of New Brunswick

Ali A. Ghorbani, University of New Brunswick

pp. 31-38

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On Fair Electronic Cash (Abstract)

X. Hou, Information Communication Center

C. H. Tan, Information Communication Center

pp. 39-44

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A Multi-Context Visual Web Page Authoring Tool (Abstract)

Beika Zhan, University of New Brunswick

Bernd Kurz, University of New Brunswick

pp. 45-47

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A Churn-Strategy Alignment Model for Managers in Mobile Telecom (Abstract)

Wei Yu, Saint Mary?s University

Dawn N. Jutla, Saint Mary?s University

Shyamala C. Sivakumar, Saint Mary?s University

pp. 48-53

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Communications Systems

Rapid Prototyping Hardware Platforms for the Development and Testing of OFDM Based Communication Systems (Abstract)

Craig Jamieson, Dalhousie University

Scott Melvin, Dalhousie University

Jacek Ilow, Dalhousie University

pp. 57-62

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Experimental Studies of the 2.4-GHz IMS Wireless Indoor Channel (Abstract)

Heather MacLeod, Dalhousie University

Chris Loadman, Dalhousie University

Zhizhang (David) Chen, Dalhousie University

pp. 63-68

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Signalling Wavelength in an Antenna Array for Space-Time Wireless over LOS Channels (Abstract)

Guangran Zhu, University of New Brunswick

Brent R. Petersen, University of New Brunswick

Bruce G. Colpitts, University of New Brunswick

pp. 69-73

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Neural Network Based Channel Estimation and Performance Evaluation of a Time Varying Multipath Satellite Channel (Abstract)

Quazi M. Rahman, St. Francis Xavier University

M. Ibnkahla, Queen?s University

M. Bayoumi, Queen?s University

pp. 74-79

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Optimization of Three Dimensional Retro-Directive Arrays (Abstract)

Bin Feng, Dalhousie University

Zhizhang (David) Chen, Dalhousie University

pp. 80-83

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The Design and Implementation of a Cartesian Router (Abstract)

Mohammad Farajmandi, Dalhousie University

Larry Hughes, Dalhousie University

pp. 84-90

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An Efficient CAD Method to Design Dual-Band Probe-Fed Microstrip Antennas Using a Fuzzy Approach (Abstract)

V. Sathi, Urmia University

Ch. Ghobadi, Urmia University

J. Nourinia, Urmia University

pp. 91-96

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Traffic Engineering

Modeling Internet Traffic Using Nongaussian Time Series Models (Abstract)

Z. Liu, University of Moncton

J. Almhana, University of Moncton

V. Choulakian, University of Moncton

R. McGorman, Nortel Networks

pp. 99-104

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Managing Access Control for Presence-Based Services (Abstract)

Anand Dersingh, Dalhousie University

Ramiro Liscano, University of Ottawa

Allan Jost, Dalhousie University

pp. 105-111

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Generating Representative Traffic for Intrusion Detection System Benchmarking (Abstract)

H. G?neş Kayacík, Dalhousie University

Nur Zincir-Heywood, Dalhousie University

pp. 112-117

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Third-Party Flow Control (Abstract)

Dushyant Bansal, University of Waterloo

Paul A.S. Ward, University of Waterloo

pp. 118-124

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A Dynamical Data Transmission Policy for Wireless Networks (Abstract)

Z. Liu, University of Moncton

J. Almhana, University of Moncton

V. Choulakian, University of Moncton

R. McGorman, Nortel Networks

pp. 125-130

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Adaptive Per-Flow Traffic Engineering Based on Probe Packet Measurements (Abstract)

Sven Krasser, Georgia Institute of Technology

Henry L. Owen, Georgia Institute of Technology

Joachim Sokol, Siemens AG

Hans-Peter Huth, Siemens AG

Jochen Grimminger, Siemens AG

pp. 131-136

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A Speed Based Active Queue Management Scheme (Abstract)

Jian-guo Zhou, Wuhan University

Xiao Chen, Wuhan University

Pu-liu Yan, Wuhan University

Jing Wu, Wuhan University

Gui-wen Yang, Wuhan University

pp. 137-142

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Real-Time Services

An Interactive Scalable Multimedia Streaming Scheme for VBR-Encoded Videos (Abstract)

Md. H. Kabir, University of Victoria

Eric G. Manning, University of Victoria

Gholamali C. Shoja, University of Victoria

pp. 145-150

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Developing Secure Transcoding Intermediary for SVG Medical Images within Peer-to-Peer Ubiquitous Environment (Abstract)

Sabah M. A. Mohammed, Lakehead University

Jinan A. W. Fiaidhi, Lakehead University

pp. 151-156

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SCTP-Based Middleware for MPI in Wide-Area Networks (Abstract)

H. Kamal, University of British Columbia

B. Penoff, University of British Columbia

A. Wagner, University of British Columbia

pp. 157-162

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Wireless Video Graphics Array System Design (Abstract)

Adam Sampson, Dalhousie University

Zhizhang (David) Chen, Dalhousie University

pp. 163-166

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Information Systems

A Presentation Description Language for Adaptive Web Systems (Abstract)

S. Hossein Sadat, University of New Brunswick

Ali A. Ghorbani, University of New Brunswick

pp. 169-175

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A General Architecture for Demand Migration in a Demand-Driven Execution Engine in a Heterogeneous and Distributed Environment (Abstract)

E. Vassev, Concordia University

J. Paquet, Concordia University

pp. 176-182

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Understanding the Performance of Cooperative Web Caching Systems (Abstract)

Xiaosong Hu, Dalhousie University

A. Nur Zincir-Heywood, Dalhousie University

pp. 183-188

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Probabilistic Resource State Estimation in Networked Environments: The Case of Computational Grids (Abstract)

Youcef M. Derbal, Ryerson University

pp. 189-194

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Communication Algorithms

A Least-Squares Volterra Predistorter for Compensation of Non-Linear Effects with Memory in OFDM Transmitters (Abstract)

Jian Li, Dalhousie University

Jacek Ilow, Dalhousie University

pp. 197-202

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An Integrated Error Control and Constrained Sequence Code Based on Multimode Coding (Abstract)

A. Hughes, University of Alberta and TRLabs

I. J. Fair, University of Alberta and TRLabs

pp. 203-208

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Biorthogonal Pulse Position Modulation for Time-Hopping UWB Systems (Abstract)

Hao Zhang, University of Victoria

Wei Li, University of Victoria

T. Aaron Gulliver, University of Victoria

pp. 209-213

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Rayleigh Flat Fading Channels? Capacity (Abstract)

Jun Li, Carleton University

Amitava Bose, Carleton University

Yiqiang Q. Zhao, Carleton University

pp. 214-217

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Iterative Partial Soft Interference Cancellation with MMSE Multiuser Detection for Uplink Turbo-Coded MC-CDMA System (Abstract)

P. Kumpoopong, Chulalongkorn University

S. Kunaruttanapruk, Chulalongkorn University

S. Jitapunkul, Chulalongkorn University

pp. 218-222

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Optimum Training Sequences for the Uplink of MIMO MC-CDMA Systems (Abstract)

W. Lee, Chulalongkorn University

B. Tau Sieskul, Chulalongkorn University

S. Kunaruttanapruk, Chulalongkorn University

S. Jitapunkul, Chulalongkorn University

pp. 223-228

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Wireless Networks

A Framework for Quality of Service in Wireless Networks (Abstract)

Jasminder Grewal, University of New Brunswick

John M. DeDourek, University of New Brunswick

pp. 231-236

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Connectivity with Static Transmission Range in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (Abstract)

Maen M. Artimy, Dalhousie University

William J. Phillips, Dalhousie University

William Robertson, Dalhousie University

pp. 237-242

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Network Decomposition in Wireless Communication (Abstract)

Phimphinan Mansinthorn

A. B. Bogobowicz

pp. 243-248

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ENCAST: Energy-Critical Node Aware Spanning Tree for Sensor Networks (Abstract)

Shoudong Zou, University of Alberta

Ioanis Nikolaidis, University of Alberta

Janelle J. Harms, University of Alberta

pp. 249-254

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Cluster-Head Election Using Fuzzy Logic for Wireless Sensor Networks (Abstract)

Indranil Gupta, Dalhousie University

Denis Riordan, Dalhousie University

Srinivas Sampalli, Dalhousie University

pp. 255-260

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A Framework for Self-Management of Hybrid Wireless Networks Using Autonomic Computing Principles (Abstract)

Chong Shen, Cork Institute of Technology

Dirk Pesch, Cork Institute of Technology

James Irvine, Cork Institute of Technology and University of Strathclyde

pp. 261-266

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Protocol Design Issues

A Sensor Web Language for Mesh Architectures (Abstract)

Bradford G. Nickerson, University of New Brunswick

Zhongwei Sun, University of New Brunswick

John-Paul Arp, University of New Brunswick

pp. 269-274

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Multi-Level Priority Queue Scheduling Algorithm for Critical Packet Loss Elimination during Handoff (Abstract)

Mahshid Madani, University of New Brunswick

Janet Light, University of New Brunswick

pp. 275-281

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A Tool Framework for Generation of Application Optimized Communication Protocols (Abstract)

Ralf Burda, University of Dortmund

Jörn Seger, University of Dortmund

pp. 282-286

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Comparison of QoS Performance between IPv6 QoS Management Model and IntServ and DiffServ QoS Models (Abstract)

El-Bahlul Fgee, Dalhousie University

Jason D. Kenney, Dalhousie University

William J. Phillips, Dalhousie University

William Robertson, Dalhousie University

S. Sivakumar, Saint Mary's University

pp. 287-292

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A MIMO Parameter Estimation Model Taking Ricean Fading Channel and Stochastically Uncorrelated Signals into Account — Part I: Inherent Accuracy Limitations (Abstract)

Bamrung Tau Sieskul, Chulalongkorn University

Somchai Jitapunkul, Chulalongkorn University

pp. 293-298

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A MIMO Parameter Estimation Model Taking Ricean Fading Channel and Stochastically Uncorrelated Signals into Account — Part II: Asymptotically Efficient Estimators (Abstract)

Bamrung Tau Sieskul, Chulalongkorn University

Somchai Jitapunkul, Chulalongkorn University

pp. 299-304

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Knowledge Networks and Management

ARAS: Adaptive Recommender for Academic Scheduling (Abstract)

Mark Kilfoil, University of New Brunswick

Wenpu Xing, University of New Brunswick

Ali Ghorbani, University of New Brunswick

pp. 307-312

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A Self-Managed Predicate-Based Cache (Abstract)

Yaomin Fu, Dalhousie University

Peter Bodorik, Dalhousie University

Dawn Jutla, Saint Mary?s University

pp. 313-318

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Malicious Behaviour in Content-Addressable Peer-to-Peer Networks (Abstract)

Thomas Reidemeister, University of Magdeburg

Klemens Böhm, University of Karlsruhe

Paul A. S. Ward, University of Waterloo

Erik Buchmann, University of Magdeburg

pp. 319-326

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Investigating TCP Performance Issues in Satellite Networks (Abstract)

Sriram Subramanian, Dalhousie University

Shyamala Sivakumar, Saint Mary's University

William J. Phillips, Dalhousie University

William Robertson, Dalhousie University

pp. 327-332

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A New Analytic Approach to Evaluation of Packet Error Rate in Wireless Networks (Abstract)

Ramin Khalili, Université Pierre et Marie Curie

Kavé Salamatian, Université Pierre et Marie Curie

pp. 333-338

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Design of a Distributed P2P-Based Grid Content Management Architecture (Abstract)

Qian Zhang, Northeastern University

Yu Sun, Northeastern University

Zheng Liu, Northeastern University

Xia Zhang, Northeastern University

Xuezhi Wen, Northeastern University

pp. 339-344

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Author Index

Author Index (PDF)

pp. 345-346