High Dynamic Carrier Tracking Using Kalman Filter Aided Phase-Lock Loop Weibin Li†‚‡‚ Shanjian Liu†‚‡‚ Chunhui Zhou‡‚ Shidong Zhou‡‚ Tingchang Wang† † Institute of Communication Engineering PLAUST Nanjing P‚ R China Email: liwb@wireless.mdc.tsinghua.edu.cn Abstract—Tracking dynamics on the GPS signal is still a big challenge to the receiver designer as the operating conditions are becoming more volatile. Usually‚ the Phase-locked loop (PLL) is used in GPS receivers to track
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Survey: Debit Card Use Exceeds Credit Cards Since * * * | The use of debit cards has markedly increased since the recession that began in 2008. Conversely‚ credit card use has lessened despite the fact that a healthy rebound from the recession has seen dramatic spending increases by the average consumer. This is all according to a survey of more than 600 Texans by SWACHA‚ a Dallas-based not-for-profit electronic payment association. According to the report‚ debit card use first eclipsed
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The Beach Carrier is a new product concept developed by Mary Ricci. It is a large‚ lightweight‚ durable bag that is designed to carry everything required for a day at the beach‚ including a chair. The Beach Carrier can be folded down to a 12-inch by 12-inch square for easy storage when not in use. It comes with an adjustable strap and various-sized pockets for carrying all types of items to the beach or other outdoor activities (i.e. concerts‚ picnics‚ and barbecues). The Beach Carrier possesses
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INTRODUCTION Parts Emporium‚ Inc. is a wholesale distributor of automobile parts formed by two disenchanted auto mechanics‚ Dan Block and Ed Spriggs. Originally located in Block’s garage‚ the firm showed slow but steady growth for 7 years before it relocated to an old‚ abandoned meat-packing warehouse on Chicago’s South Side. With increased space for inventory storage‚ the company was able to begin offering an expanded line of auto parts. Fifteen years later‚ Parts Emporium was the largest independent
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CAPESIZE PURCHASE FOR OCEAN CARRIERS Introduction The purpose of this report is to evaluate whether Ocean Carriers Inc. should immediately commission a new capesize carrier that would cost $39 million‚ and would be completed two years hence‚ in order to finalize a lease of the ship for a three-year period with a potential charterer in very good faith. The contrasting tax regulations between the two countries where the company locates its office‚ and the different cost-benefit circumstances under
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purchase the capsize carrier because the NPV is negative. a. Incremental earning forecast 1. Operating Revenue From the following Exhibit‚ We can see that from year 2003 to year 2007‚ from year 2008 to year 2012‚ and from year 2013 to year 2017‚ 8 days‚ 12 days and 16days is separately used to repair. The annual operating revenue = expected daily hire rate * (365- numbers of days for repair) 2. Operating Cost The annual operating cost = daily operating cost * 365 Because the
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Continental Carriers‚ Inc. Advanced Financial Management Continental Carriers‚ Inc. (CCI) should take on the long-term debt to finance the acquisition of Midland Freight‚ Inc. for a few reasons. The company is heavy on assets‚ the debt ratio will only grow to 0.40 with the added $50M in debt. Also‚ the firm will benefit from an added $2M in a tax shield and be able to return $12.7M a year to its stockholders and investors‚ instead of $8.9M if equity is raised to finance the acquisition
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LNG CARRIERS History The first LNG carrier Methane Pioneer (dwt 5034 tons) left the Calcasieu River on the Louisiana Gulf coast on 25 January 1959. Carrying the world’s first ocean cargo of LNG‚ it sailed to the UK where the cargo was delivered. Subsequent expansion of that trade has brought on a large expansion of the fleet to today where giant LNG ships carrying up to 266‚000 m3 are sailing worldwide. At the end of 2005‚ a total of 203 vessels have been built‚ of which 193 are still in service
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Introduction Continental Carriers Inc is a trucking company which specialises in transporting general commodities. Since its establishment in 1952 the company operates within the district of the Pacific Coast and from Chicago to various points in Texas. It was noted that the company maintains an overall low debt policy‚ whereby they obtain infrequent short term loans and avoid long term debt. Furthermore with the appointment of Mr. Evans as president‚ the company became more profitable and experienced
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Ocean Carrier Case Study Summary In order to accept the recently submitted leasing contract proposal‚ Ocean Carriers would have to purchase a new ship. The purchasing of a new ship is a considerable investment. We have analyzed whether or not Ocean Carriers should make this investment using Free Cash Flow and Net Present Value (NPV) analysis. Given the details of the contract‚ the forecasted daily time charter rates‚ and the costs data; we have concluded that Ocean Carriers should not accept
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