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An investigation of reliability of the water source and cost-effective chemical use at Masaka Water Treatment Works
(Makerere University, 2012-10)
The challenge of providing improved and adequate water services is substantial and this study sought to determine whether the NWSC Masaka Area’s current water source is sufficient to ensure adequate water supply to meet ...
Force account in maintenance management of public roads
(Makerere University, 2012-11)
There are about 20,000Km of national roads under the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) which is mandated to develop and maintain the national road network, through planning, design, construction and monitoring of the ...
Integrating the frequency domain functionality of the EMONA DATEx into the iLabs shared architecture
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
This dissertation presents the background, rationale, objectives, analysis and design, and the results of Integrating the Frequency Domain Functionality of the EMONA DATEx into the iLabs Shared Architecture. In this research, ...
Implementing an adaptive bandwidth management scheme for efficient use of spectrum
(Makerere University, 2012)
Licensing regimes grant entities, such as cellular companies, exclusive rights to portions of the wireless spectrum and leave a small segment of unlicensed spectrum for public use. This method of spectrum management has ...
Crest factor reduction in an OFDM/ WiMAX network
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
Broadband services require multicarrier modulation schemes such as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) because they are robust to channel hostilities and support high data rates. These schemes present a problem ...
Development of a synchronous sequential logic iLab
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
Initially developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), online laboratories have been utilized globally to support science and engineering curricula. Having utilized online laboratories since 2005, Makerere ...
Medical solid waste incineration effectiveness and energy recovery possibilities: Case study of medical solid waste in Kampala Health units - Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2012-09)
Uganda has of recent experienced increased waste production due to high population growth, socio-economic development, changing household consumption patterns and distribution channels. In particular, there has been an ...
Statistical modelling of extreme floods in Central and Southern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
Extreme floods can cause substantial damage including death of humans and animals and information about their magnitudes and frequency is needed to manage and mitigate their impacts. Statistical tools are therefore required ...
Strength characterisation of timbers for building construction in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)
The specific objectives of the study were to: assess timber-use practices; determine strength properties of selected timber species; develop a timber strength class system; model timber flexural behaviour; establish a ...
Land use and transport planning in the Greater Kampala, Uganda
(Indonesian Journal of Geography, 2012-06)
Urban land use (also known as spatial planning or urban form) has a big influence and impact on the way transport systems are planned and managed in large cities. In Kampala for example, transport systems are largely ...