F. Cennamo

Bio: F. Cennamo is an academic researcher from University of Naples Federico II. The author has contributed to research in topics: Scan conversion & Remote laboratory. The author has an hindex of 8, co-authored 21 publications receiving 352 citations.

A measurement laboratory on geographic network for remote test experiments

Abstract: A remote laboratory for teaching purposes in the field of measuring experiments was activated. Students can access automatic measuring setups and instruments via geographic network and directly carry out real experiments. With respect to current literature solutions, this has been realized on the basis of de-facto networking standards so that students are required to use only a simple commercial Web Internet browser. Moreover, a concurrence of more users on the same measuring setup is allowed. The remote laboratory concept allows measuring resources spread on different geographically remote sites to be utilized by a wide deal of students. In this way, a more complete educational proposal can be economically offered by several geographically remote laboratories specialized in different measuring fields.

A remote measurement laboratory for educational experiments

Abstract: The paper deals with a Remote Laboratory (RemLab) based on a Web site for remote teaching of measurements. RemLab was specifically designed in order to provide a remote access to instrumentation by means of only a commercial Web browser. Students get hypertextual tutorials on measurement topics, use remote instrumentation, and download result files for further local processing. Beyond educational aims, RemLab allows experimental know-how in the measurement field as well as research experimental results to be effectively diffused and exploited. Software and hardware design solutions as well as experimental results of educational measurement features are discussed.

A distributed laboratory based on object-oriented measurement systems

Abstract: This paper aims to demonstrate how new network and software technologies are a suitable basis for building a geographically distributed measurement laboratory. An architecture characterized by high reconfigurability, modularity, extendibility and reusability is proposed. The hardware and software solutions are discussed in details. The effectiveness of the proposed architecture is experimentally illustrated by an actual implementation.

Dynamic testing and diagnostics of digitizing signal analyzers

Abstract: A dynamic testing method for effective bit number evaluation of digitizing signal analyzers is introduced. The technique is valid when, owing to particular working conditions, only a limited number of the sinewave test signal periods can be collected. In such a case other test methodologies can present problems for a correct application. The proposed method is based on a regression algorithm, and by virtue of using the acquisition of a sinewave test signal for a time interval enclosing only three zero crossings of the sinewave, requires a very short computational time. After a brief summary of existing test methodologies, the performances and limits of the proposed method are analyzed and highlighted. To illustrate the application field of the described methodology, preliminary simulated results arising from several devices and real data relative to one digitizer are reported. >

Hands-on, simulated, and remote laboratories: A comparative literature review

Abstract: Laboratory-based courses play a critical role in scientific education. Automation is changing the nature of these laboratories, and there is a long-running debate about the value of hands-on versus simulated laboratories. In addition, the introduction of remote laboratories adds a third category to the debate. Through a review of the literature related to these labs in education, the authors draw several conclusions about the state of current research. The debate over different technologies is confounded by the use of different educational objectives as criteria for judging the laboratories: Hands-on advocates emphasize design skills, while remote lab advocates focus on conceptual understanding. We observe that the boundaries among the three labs are blurred in the sense that most laboratories are mediated by computers, and that the psychology of presence may be as important as technology. We also discuss areas for future research.

Managed peer-to-peer applications, systems and methods for distributed data access and storage

Abstract: Applications, systems and methods for permitting simultaneous use of a file by two or more computers over a network may include storing the file locally in a local storage device associated with a local computer; providing access to the file by at least one remote computer which is connectable to the local computer via the network, and wherein at least one of the computers is connectable to the network through a firewall element. The file may be stored in at least one remote storage device associated with the at least one remote computer, respectively, and versions of the file contained on the one or more remote storage devices are synchronized with that on the local device by transmitting over the network connecting the one or more remote storage devices with the local device, at least one of Delta files and Inverse Delta files between the remote storage devices and the local storage device. A method of remotely observing computer activity on a second computer remote with respect to a first computer is also provided. Further, file sharing systems and methods are provided for sharing files among computers.

Statistical Models in Engineering

Abstract: Statistical models in engineering , Statistical models in engineering , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی

Control learning: present and future

Abstract: This paper presents some personal reflections on how information technology is moving towards effective and efficient application in control education. The time has arrived for virtual and remote labs to make use of the facilities that the World Wide Web (WWW) provides. The replacement of traditional laboratories with virtual or remote laboratories is presented. Their advantages and disadvantages are evaluated from a critical point of view.

Learning outcome achievement in non-traditional (virtual and remote) versus traditional (hands-on) laboratories

Abstract: This review presents the first attempt to synthesize recent (post-2005) empirical studies that focus on directly comparing learning outcome achievement using traditional lab (TL; hands-on) and non-traditional lab (NTL; virtual and remote) participants as experimental groups. Findings suggest that most studies reviewed (n?=?50, 89%) demonstrate student learning outcome achievement is equal or higher in NTL versus TL across all learning outcome categories (knowledge and understanding, inquiry skills, practical skills, perception, analytical skills, and social and scientific communication), though the majority of studies (n?=?53, 95%) focused on outcomes related to content knowledge, with most studies (n?=?40, 71%) employing quizzes and tests as the assessment instrument. Scientific inquiry skills was the least assessed learning objective (n?=?4, 7%), and lab reports/written assignments (n?=?5, 9%) and practical exams (n?=?5, 9%) were the least common assessment instrument. The results of this review raise several important concerns and questions to be addressed by future research. Data supports equal or greater outcome achievement in virtual/remote labs vs. hands-on.A categorization tool (KIPPAS) is presented for meaningful outcome comparisons.The Knowledge and understanding (K) outcome of the KIPPAS tool is most frequently assessed.Quizzes/exams are the most frequently used tools for evaluating outcome achievement.