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The Expression of Gender in Synthetic Actors: Modeling and Motion Control Over Invariant Perceptual Cues Leading to Gender Recognition
(Texas A&M University, 1994-05)
A perception based strategy for communicating the gender of computer animated
characters is evaluated. Motivated by the idea that effective character animation
involves the expression of character traits through motion, ...
Toward a comparative study of dependency and economic development: measurement and analysis
(Texas Tech University, 1996-05)
In the investigation of the relationship between dependency and the physical quality of life (PQLI) in LDCs, it is possible that dependency may prove to be associated with lower PQLI, but not be a factor which perpetuates ...
Development of a novel stopping technique for optimization
(Texas Tech University, 1997-12)
Neural networks are being used widely in areas of process control, pattern recognition, etc. The possibility of improving the efficiency of data utilization in neural network training and automating the decision to stop ...
Clay diagenesis of the source rocks from the Permian Basin
(Texas Tech University, 1990-08)
The main objective of this study is to investigate the transformation of illite/smectite mixed layer clay during burial diagenesis. Shales of Atokan and Wolfcampian ages from the Northwestern Shelf, Delaware Basin, Midland ...
A performance edition and critical report of the six sonatas for violin and harpsichord by Charles Chabran (Carlo Francesco Chiabrano)
(Texas Tech University, 1997-05)
Charles Chabran (1723 - ?), violinist-composer, was born in Tiuin, Italy. Following study with his uncle, Giovanni Battista Somis, he moved first to Paris and finally to London. Chabran pubfished this set of six violin and ...
Dielectric surface flashover in a simulated low earth orbit environment
(Texas Tech University, 1995-05)
Virtually all concepts for the use of electrical energy at high voltages (for commercial, scientific or military applications) must utilize solid dielectrics as insulators. In general, surface flashover on insulators sets ...
Preservice needs of West Texas agriculture science teachers in areas I, II, and agriculture education teachers in New Mexico
(Texas Tech University, 1997-08)
The purpose of this study was to determine needs of preservice agricultural education teachers at Texas Tech University. These needs will be used to determine any curriculum/training deficiencies that should be addressed ...
Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990: Is It Enough?
(Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT), 1993)
The determination of hydrocarbon reservoir recovery factors by using modern multiple linear regression techniques
(Texas Tech University, 1995-05)
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