Russell Trahan

Dr. Russell E. Trahan, Jr

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Email: rtrahan@uno.edu

Phone: 504-254-5248

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Journal Papers

  • An Outer Approximations Algorithm for Computer Aided Design Problems
    D.Q. Mayne, E. Polak, and R. Trahan
    Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications, Vol. 28, No. 3, July 1979, pp. 331-352.
    Abstract
  • Combined Phase I, Phase II Methods of Feasible Directions
    E. Polak, R. Trahan, and D.Q. Mayne
    Mathematical Programming, Vol. 19, No. 1, July 1979, pp. 61-73.
    Abstract
  • A Derivative-Free Algorithm for a Class of Infinitely Constrained Problems
    R. Trahan and E. Polak
    IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Vol. AC-25, No. 1, Feb. 1980, pp. 54-61.
    Abstract
  • An Improved Algorithm for Optimization Problems with Functional Inequality Constraints
    C. Gonzaga, E. Polak, and R. Trahan
    IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Vol. AC-25, No. 1, Feb. 1980, pp. 49-54.
    Abstract
  • Estimation of Arbitrary Time Delays of Multi-Channel Synthetic Data
    J. Douglas Callison, Terry E. Riemer and Russell E. Trahan, Jr.
    Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. Vol. 81, No. 4, April 1987, pp. 1000-1006.
    Paper, Abstract
  • Using an Electric Circuit Simulator to Analyze Nonlinear Vibration
    Russell E. Trahan, Jr. and Edwin P. Russo
    Sound and Vibration, Vol. 24, No. 4, April 1990, pp. 26-30.
  • A Phase Linear Audio Equalizer: Design and Implementation
    Juan Henriquez, Terry E. Riemer, and Russell E. Trahan, Jr.
    Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, Vol. 38, No. 9, September, 1990, pp. 653-666.
    Abstract
  • Towfish Altitude Computation Using Optimal Layback Estimation and Multipath Acoustic Ranging
    Russell E. Trahan, Jr., D. Steven Yeadon, and Maurice G. Thiele, Jr.
    IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, Vol 16, No. 2, April, 1991, pp. 212-216.
  • Optimal Estimation of Layback Distance for Marine Towed Cables
    Russell E. Trahan, Jr., D. Steven Yeadon, and Maurice G. Thiele, Jr.
    IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, Vol. 16, No. 2, April, 1991, pp. 217-222.
  • The Focus Measurement Technique for Estimation of Arbitrary Time Delays in Multichannel, Multievent Systems
    Ben-Chung Jan, Juan A. Henriquez, Terry E. Riemer, and Russell E. Trahan, Jr.
    Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Vol. 90, No. 5, November, 1991, pp. 2480-2488.
    Paper, Abstract
  • Modeling and Analysis of Closed-Loop Slip Energy Recovery Induction Motor Drive Using a Linearization Technique
    E. Akpinar, R. E. Trahan, Jr., A. D. Nguyen
    IEEE Transactions of the Power Engineering Society, Vol. 8, No. 4, December 1993. pp. 688-697. (Presented at IEEE Power Engineering Society 1993 Winter Meeting, Jan. 31-Feb. 5, 1993. Columbus, Ohio.)
    Abstract
  • The Modified Window Correlation Technique for Estimation of Arbitrary Time Delays in Multichannel Multievent Systems
    Ben-Chung Jan, Juan A. Henriquez, Terry E. Riemer, Russell E. Trahan, Jr.
    Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Vol. 93, No. 3, March 1993. pp. 1466-1470.
    Paper, Abstract
  • Level Independent Detection of Signal Saturation in Sensor Data
    Terry E. Riemer, Marc W. Losh, and Russell E. Trahan
    Digital Signal Processing-A Review Journal, Vol. 4, No. 3, July 1994. pp. 189-197.
    Paper, Abstract
  • Fiber Optic Sensing Applications in the Electric Power Industry
    K. Jovanovich, R. Trahan, and M. S. Benbow
    Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 30, No. 3. September, 1994. pp. 215-221.
    Paper, Abstract
  • An Improved Method For Design of Recursive Digital Filters Using Optimization
    Russell E. Trahan, Jr., Francis B. Grosz, Jr., and Sean Griffin
    Digital Signal Processing-A Review Journal. Vol. 5, No. 3. July, 1995. pp. 167-175.
    Paper, Abstract
  • Dynamic Analysis of Substation Busbar Structures
    M. D. Budinich and R. E. Trahan
    Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 42, No. 1. July, 1997. pp. 47-53.
    Abstract
  • Verification of a Dynamic Finite Element Analysis of Substation Busbar Structures
    David A. Bergeron, Russell E. Trahan, Jr., Marc D. Budinich, and Anthony Opsetmoen
    IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Vol. 14, No. 3. July, 1999. pp. 884-889.
    Abstract
  • A Static Finite Element Analysis of Substation Busbar Structures
    David A. Bergeron and Russell E. Trahan, Jr.
    IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Vol. 14, No. 3. July, 1999. pp. 890-896.
    Abstract
  • A comparison of traditional and adaptive control strategies for systems with time delay
    Craig W. Alexander and Russell E. Trahan, Jr.
    ISA Transactions, Vol 40, No. 4, September, 2001. pp 353-368.
    Paper, Abstract

Conference Proceedings

  • An Algorithm for Computer Aided Design Problems
    E. Polak and R. Trahan
    Proceedings of the 1976 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, December 1976, pp 537-542.
    Abstract
  • Design of a Phase-Linear Digital Audio Equalizer
    T.E. Riemer and R.E. Trahan
    Presented at 74th Audio Engineering Society Convention, New York City, October 1983. Paper No. 2045 (G-5).
  • Optimum Design of Gravity Offshore Platforms Subjected to Dynamic Loadings
    Russell E. Trahan, Jr., A'Alim Hannoura, and Peter Lessing
    Proceedings of IASTED 12th International Conference on Applied Simulation and Modelling, Montreal, Canada, June 3-5, 1985, pp. 286-290.
  • Optimal Design of Gravity Dams
    Russell E. Trahan, Jr., A'Alim Hannoura, and Saad E. Moustafa
    Proceedings of IASTED Applied Simulation and Modelling Conference, Vancouver, Canada, June 4-6, 1986, pp. 305-308.
  • Modeling of Various Components for Harmonic Analysis
    H.M. Turanli, R.E. Trahan, A.A. Mahmoud, Y. Tang
    Proceedings of IASTED Applied Simulation and Modelling Conference, Vancouver, Canada, June 4-6, 1986, pp. 582-587.
  • Instability in a Multiply-Reclocked Distributed Processing System
    F.B. Grosz, Jr., R.E. Trahan, Jr., D. E. Bourgeois
    Presented at IASTED Applied Simulation and Modelling Conference, Vancouver, Canada, June 4-6, 1986.
  • Analysis of Harmonics in an EHV Transmission System with Three Phase Representation
    H.M. Turanli, R.E. Trahan, A.A. Mahmoud, Y. Tang
    Proceedings of the IASTED International Symposium on High Technology in the Power Industry, Bozeman, Montana, August 20-22, 1986, pp. 218-223.
  • A New Technique for the Implementation of a Phase-Linear Audio Equalizer
    Juan Henriquez, Terry E. Riemer, and Russell E. Trahan
    Presented at The 85th Convention of the Audio Engineering Society, November 3-6, 1988, Los Angeles, California. Abstracted in Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, Vol. 36, No. 12, December, 1988, pp. 1022.
  • Using the Electric Circuit Simulator SPICE to Analyze Towed Marine Cables
    R.E. Trahan and E. P. Russo
    Proceedings of the Twelfth Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, CANCAM, May 28-June 2, 1989. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, pp. 266-267.
  • Using Modern Electric Circuit Analysis Computer Programs to Solve Mechanical Engineering Problems
    E. P. Russo and R.E. Trahan
    Proceedings of the Twelfth Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, CANCAM, May 28-June 2, 1989. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, pp. 820-821.
  • A Video Telemetry System for Deep Ocean Use
    Russell E. Trahan, Jr., Maurice Thiele, Jr., D. Steven Yeadon, and Kenneth McDaniel
    Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon '90, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 1-4, 1990, pp. 648-653.
  • Determining the Discrete Equivalent Kalman Steady State Gain for the LQR Problem
    Charles J. Ledet and Russell E. Trahan, Jr.
    Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon '90, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 1-4, 1990, pp. 911-913.
    Abstract
  • Acoustic Transponder Calibration - An Optimal Estimation Approach
    Fotis G. Daoussis and Russell E. Trahan, Jr.
    Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon '90, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 1-4, 1990, pp. 642-647.
    Abstract
  • Sample Rate Conversions for Parallel Path Digital Audio Processors
    J. A. Henriquez, T.E. Riemer, and R.E. Trahan, Jr.
    Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon '90, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 1-4, 1990, pp. 233-238.
    Abstract
  • Automatic Control System Failure Detection Via Parameter Identification Techniques
    Kenneth Broussard and Russell E. Trahan, Jr.
    Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon '91, Williamsburg, VA, April 7-10, 1991, pp. 176-180.
    Abstract
  • Exponential Transient Component Analysis for Speech Modulation Decomposition
    David A. Cespedes Mohrke, Robert J. Porter, Jr., Terry E. Riemer, and Russell E. Trahan, Jr.
    Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon '92, Birmingham, Alabama. April 12-15, 1992. pp. 299-302.
    Abstract
  • Time Delay Estimation of Noisy Signals Using Spatial Amplitude Distribution Analysis
    Andre M. Rog, Marc W. Losh, Terry E. Riemer, and Russell E. Trahan, Jr.
    Presented at 124th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 31-November 4, 1992. Abstracted in Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Vol. 92, No. 4, Part 2, October, 1992. pp. 2323.
    Paper, Abstract
  • A Simulation Study of the Relation Between Vocal Tract Movement and Energy Changes in Restricted Frequency Bands
    Y. Wu, R. J. Porter, R. E. Trahan, and T. E. Riemer
    Presented at 124th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 31-November 4, 1992. Abstracted in Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Vol. 92, No. 4, Part 2, October, 1992. pp. 2413.
  • The Spatial Amplitude Mapping Method for Estimation of Time Delay Using Adaptive Filtering
    Mohammad K. Nehal, Juan A. Henriquez, Terry E. Riemer, and Russell E. Trahan
    Presented at 124th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 31-November 4, 1992. Abstracted in Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Vol. 92, No. 4, Part 2, October, 1992. pp. 2418.
    Paper, Abstract
  • Fiber Optic Sensing Applications in the Electric Power Industry
    K. Jovanovich, R. Trahan, and M. S. Benbow
    Proceedings of the Third Biennial Symposium on Industrial Electric Power Applications, New Orleans, Louisiana. November 12-13, 1992. pp. 228-234.
    Paper, Abstract
  • A Personal Computer Based Program for the Dynamic Analysis of Busbar Structures Under Short Circuit Faults
    Develle, Bruce, Russell E. Trahan, Jr., and John W. Schilleci, Jr.
    Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon '93, Charlotte, North Carolina. April 4-7, 1993. pp. 564-566.
    Abstract
  • Dynamic Analysis of Substation Busbar Structures
    Marc D. Budinich and Russell E. Trahan, Jr.
    Proceedings of the Fourth Biennial Symposium on Industrial Electric Power Applications, New Orleans, Louisiana. November 10-11, 1994. pp. 16-22.
  • Extended Kalman Filter for Photographic Data from Impact Acceleration Tests
    E. J. Kaminsky, R. E. Trahan, P. M. Chirlian, B. King
    Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Signal and Image Processing (SIP '96), Orlando, Florida. November 11-14, 1996. pp. 59-63.
    Paper, Abstract
  • Extended Kalman Filter for Accelerometer Data from Impact Acceleration Tests
    E. J. Kaminsky, R. E. Trahan, P. M. Chirlian, D. Malley
    Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Signal and Image Processing (SIP '96), Orlando, Florida. November 11-14, 1996. pp. 147-149.
  • Fuzzy Procedure for Diagnosing Coronary Artery Diseases Including Bayes Optimization Criteria
    T. Barbe, E. Kaminsky, P. Chirlian, R. Trahan, and Victor Froelicher
    Presented at The 2000 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IC-AI'2000), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. June 26-29, 2000. pp. 1041-1044.
  • An Iterative Fuzzy Classification Model for Diagnosing Coronary Artery Disease from Cardiac Stress Tests
    Trudy Barbe, E. Kaminsky, P. Chirlian, R. Trahan, and Victor Froelicher
    Presented at The 2000 International Conference on Mathematics and Engineering Techniques in Medicine and Biological Sciences. (METMBS'2000), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. June 26-29, 2000. pp.7-11.
    Abstract
  • The Use of Tapered Fibers in an Intensity Based Single Mode Temperature Sensor
    Madalina Barbu, Kim Jovanovich, Russell Trahan, and Paul Chirlian
    Sicon/02 - Sensors for Industry Conference, Houston, Texas, USA, 19-21 November, 2002. pp. 47-50.
    Abstract
  • Sonar Signal Enhancement Using Fractional Fourier Transform
    Barbu, M., E. Kaminsky, R. Trahan, and D. Bibee
    in Proc. SPIE Vol. 5807, 2005 Defense and Security Symposium, Conf. Proc. Ocean surveillance and Reconnaissance Technologies, Orlando, FL, 28 March-1 April 2005, paper 5807-20, pp. 170-177.
    Paper, Abstract
  • Frequency Domain System Identification: A Full Estimation Approach
    Costin Barbu and Russell E. Trahan, Jr.
    Proceedings of the 2005 IEEE Conference on Control Applications, Toronto, Canada, August 28-31, 2005. pp. 1448-1454.
    Abstract
  • Fractional Fourier transform for Sonar Signal Processing
    Barbu, M. , E. Kaminsky, and R. Trahan
    in IEEE/MTS Oceans 2005 Conf. Proc., Washington, D.C., 19-23 September, 2005, vol. 2, pp. 1630-1635.
    Abstract
  • Acoustic seabed classification using fractional Fourier transform
    Barbu, Madalina, and Edit J. Kaminsky, and Russell E. Trahan
    in SPIE Defense and Security Symposium, Conf. Proc. on Detection and Remediation Tecnologies for Mines and Minelike Targets XI, vol. 6217, paper No. 6217-65, Kissimmee, FL, 17-21 April 2006, 8 pp.
    Paper, Abstract
  • Acoustic Seabed Classification using Fractional Fourier Transform and Time-Frequency Transform Techniques
    Barbu, M. E. Kaminsky, R. Trahan
    IEEE Oceans 2006 Conf. Proc., (Boston, MA), Sept. 18-21, 2006, paper 060331-232, pp. 1-6.
    Abstract
  • Time-frequency transform techniques for seabed and buried target classification
    Barbu, Madalina, Edit Kaminsky, and Russell E. Trahan, Jr.
    2007 SPIE Defense and Security Symposium, Proceedings 6567, 12 pp., April 9-13, 2007.
    Paper, Abstract

Books

  • R.E. Trahan, Editor. Applied Identification Modelling and Simulation: AIMS '87, Proceedings of AIMS '87, November 10-13, 1987. ACTA Press, Anaheim, CA. ISBN 0-88986-134-X.

Technical Reports

  • D. E. Bourgeois, F.B. Grosz, and R.E. Trahan, "Serial Interelement Bus Investigation Final Report," Litton Systems Technical Report, 1984.
  • Clifford R. Holland and Dr. Russell E. Trahan, "Acoustic Undersea Environmental Data Acquisition and Transmission System (ACUEDATS)," Naval Ocean Research and Development Activity, Report 159, November 1986.
  • R.E. Trahan, Jr. and B. Eckstein, "Development of an Analytical Model for a Ferrite Coaxial Cable," Naval Ocean Research and Development Activity, Technical Report (Classified).
  • Marc Losh and Russell E. Trahan, Jr. "Chemical Sensor Signal Classification Study-Final Report," Prepared for Naval Oceanographic and Atmospheric Research Laboratory. February 25, 1991.
  • Paul M. Chirlian, Russell E. Trahan, Jr. and Kim D. Jovanovich, "Fiber Bragg Grating Based Temperature Sensor-Final Report," Prepared for Gulf Coast Region Maritime Technology Center. GCRMTC Project No. AMTC97-145A. March, 2000.
  • Russell E. Trahan, Jr., et al, "Active Control of Planing Hull Motions-Final Report," Prepared for Gulf Coast Region Maritime Technology Center. GCRMTC Project No. AMTC99-311. January, 2003.
  • Russell E. Trahan, Jr., et al, "Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Applications in Shipyards-Final Report," Prepared for Gulf Coast Region Maritime Technology Center. GCRMTC Project No. AMTC99-229. March, 2003.

Presentations

  • "Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) in Shipbuilding,” presented to NSRP-ASE Shipyard Production Process Technologies Panel, August 23, 2000. Williamsburg, Virginia.
  • "Use of Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Technology in the Shipbuilding Industry,\” presented to Shipbuilding Technologies 2000, September 21-22, 2000. New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • "The use of Light Detection and Ranging Technology (LIDAR) for Ship Production," presented to Joint Panel Meeting (Systems Technology and Shipyard Production Process Technologies Panels) National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP), August 21-23, 2002. Seattle, Washington.
  • "Values of Higher Education: Making connections with the past of the academy-Panel Discussion," presented to 66th Annual Conference of Louisiana Colleges and Universities, March 18-19, 2004. New Orleans, LA.
  • "The Engineering Curriculum in 2020" presented with other Louisiana Deans of Engineering at 12th Joint Engineering Society Conference-Louisiana Engineering Society, January 24, 2007. Lafayette, LA.
  • "A University’s Response to Post Hurricane Katrina Conditions," with Bahadir Inozu, presented to National Consortium for Continuous Improvement in Higher Education, 8th Annual National Conference, July 26-28, 2007. New Orleans, LA.
  • "Impact of Research in Engineering Colleges on Economic Development and Advancement of Science," presented with other Louisiana Engineering Deans at the 13th Joint Engineering Society Conference-Louisiana Engineering Society, January 23, 2009. Lafayette, LA.