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  • Low speed wind tunnel testing and data correction methods for aircraft models in ground effect 
    Broughton, Benjamin Albert (University of Pretoria, 1999)
    In this thesis, techniques for testing aircraft models in ground effect in a low speed wind tunnel are investigated. Although these types of tests have been done before, the current study is unique in that forces are ...
  • Low-complexity filter for software-defined radio by modulated interpolated coefficient decimated filter in a hybrid farrow 
    Otunniyi, Temidayo O.; Myburgh, Hermanus Carel (MDPI, 2022-02-03)
    Realising a low-complexity Farrow channelisation algorithm for multi-standard receivers in software-defined radio is a challenging task. A Farrow filter operates best at low frequencies while its performance degrades ...
  • Low-cost as a design tool 
    Rossi, Piergiorgio; IAHS World Congress on Housing (33rd : 2005 : Pretoria, South Africa) (IAHS, 2005-09)
    Paper presented at the XXXIII IAHS World Congress on Housing, 27-30 September 2005,"Transforming Housing Environments through Design", University of Pretoria.
  • Low-cost bilayered structure for improving the performance of solar stills : performance/cost analysis and water yield prediction using machine learning 
    Elsheikh, Ammar H.; Shanmugan, S.; Sathyamurthy, Ravishankar; Thakur, Amrit Kumar; Issa, Mohamed; Panchal, Hitesh; Muthuramalingam, T.; Kumar, Ravinder; Sharifpur, Mohsen (Elsevier, 2022-02)
    This paper aims to enhance the performance of conventional solar still (CSS) using a low cost heat localization bilayered structure (HLBS). The HLBS consists of a bottom supporting layer (SL) made of low thermal conductivity ...
  • Low-cost energy meter calibration method for measurement and verification 
    Carstens, Herman; Xia, Xiaohua; Yadavalli, Venkata S. Sarma (Elsevier, 2017-02)
    Energy meters need to be calibrated for use in Measurement and Verification (M&V) projects. However, calibration can be prohibitively expensive and a ect project feasibility negatively. This study presents a novel low-cost ...
  • Low-cost housing location in South African cities : empirical findings on costs and benefits 
    Venter, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Biermann, S.; Van Ryneveld, M.; Southern African Transport Conference (23rd : 2004 : Pretoria, South Africa) (SATC, 2004-07)
    Paper presented at the 23rd Annual Southern African Transport Conference 12 - 15 July 2004 "Getting recognition for the importance of transport", CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa. Low-cost housing ...
  • A low-cost inkjet-printed paper-based potentiostat 
    Bezuidenhout, Petrone; Smith, Suzanne; Joubert, Trudi-Heleen (MDPI Publishing, 2018-06-13)
    The work presented details the manufacturing of a low-cost hybrid inkjet-printed paper-based potentiostat, with the aim of creating a low-cost sensing system for rapid water quality monitoring. Potentiostats exhibit high ...
  • A low-cost open-hardware wideband multiple-input–multiple-output (MIMO) wireless channel sounder 
    Maharaj, Bodhaswar Tikanath Jugpershad; Wallace, Jon W.; Jensen, Michael A.; Linde, Louis P. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2008)
    Due to the complexity of multiple-input–multipleoutput (MIMO) wireless channels, direct measurement is the main viable option for accurate characterization. Details on a new low-cost wideband channel sounder are presented, ...
  • A low-cost, mobile real-time kinematic geolocation service for engineering and research applications 
    Broekman, Andre; Grabe, Petrus Johannes (Elsevier, 2021-10)
    Centimetre accurate geolocation service is beneficial to a wide range of applications, ranging from sports engineering, civil infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, surveying to digitisation of historically significant ...
  • Low-cycle fatigue behaviour of titanium-aluminium-based intermetallic alloys : a short review 
    Ellard, John J.M.; Mathabathe, Maria N.; Siyasiya, Charles Witness; Bolokang, Amogelang S. (MDPI, 2023-08)
    Over the past decade, relentless efforts have brought lightweight high-temperature γ-TiAl-based intermetallic alloys into real commercialisation. The materials have found their place in General Electric’s (GE) high bypass ...
  • Low-order discrete dynamical system for H2-air finite-rate chemistry in 3D 
    Zeng, W; Fu, R; McDonough, JM (International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics, 2014)
    Paper presented to the 10th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Florida, 14-16 July 2014.
  • Low-resourced communities benefit from 3D-printed electronic systems 
    Smith, Suzanne; Joubert, Trudi-Heleen (University of Pretoria, Graduate School of Technology Management, 2020)
    Imagine that a smart and interconnected sensor system can be formed digitally in an economical and environmentally friendly way. Now imagine that it can be done in South Africa, near low-resourced communities who need ...
  • Lowering the energy consumption of the chemical vapor deposition polysilicon production process for photovoltaics 
    Ramos, A.; Rodriguez, A.; del Canizo, C. (HEFAT, 2016)
    In this work, we analyze the energy consumption during the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of polysilicon for Photovoltaic (PV) applications. Through theoretical models describing heat transfer and thermodynamics, computational ...
  • The lurch towards formalisation : lessons from the implementation of BRT in Johannesburg, South Africa 
    Venter, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus) (Elsevier, 2013-03)
    The City of Johannesburg, South Africa, implemented the first phase of its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system named Rea Vaya between 2009 and 2011. The system design and organisational arrangements drew heavily on precedents ...
  • Lurching towards formalisation 
    Venter, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus) (3SMedia, 2016-06)
    The system design and organisational arrangements drew heavily on precedents from South America, especially insofar as BRT (bus rapid transit) is used as an instrument for securing the transformation and formalisation of ...
  • The Lutheran Parsonage Capetown: entrance door 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Fassler, John, 1910-1971; Mullins, Frederick William (d. 1970) (2009-03-31)
    Plan, elevation and details of the entrance door of the Lutheran Parsonage (now Martin Melck House) on Strand Street in Cape Town. Measured by Freddie Mullins and drawn by John Fassler for prof. Geoffrey Pearse's book ...
  • Lutheran Parsonage, Strand Street, Capetown 
    Pearse, Geoffrey Eastcott (1885-1968); Martienssen, Rex Distin (1905-1942) (2009-04-02)
    Front elevation and facade plan of the Cape Dutch Lutheran Parsonage (now Martin Melck House) on Strand Street in Cape Town, drawn by Rex Martienssen for prof. Geoffrey Pearse's book "Eighteenth Century Architecture in ...
  • Luxury library to cost £30 000 
    Unknown (Rand Daily Mail, 1937-06-07)
    The University of Pretoria is to have one of the most modern libraries in the Union. It will be fire-proof, air-conditioned and equipped with the most up-to-date appliances and apparatus devised in library practice.
  • Lyf [TAAL] Sport + Development 
    Van Wyk, Johannes Francois (University of Pretoria, 2012)
    This project is a response to the author's passion for sport and his curiosity about the architectural process that is necessary to understand and facilitate the inter-relation of body, mind and soul. The potential influence ...
  • Lynnwood road arterial study : the effect of intersection spacing on arterial operation 
    Joubert, A.J.; Burnett, S.L.; Ueckermann, T.M. (SATC, 2000-07)
    Paper presented at the South African Transport Conference 17 - 20 July 2000 "Action in transport for the new millennium", CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa.