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Applied Computersystems Group Activities for the 1990s 

  JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS


  1. P.DeTina and W.F.S.Poehlman, "Direct Manipulation
     Techniques to Enhance End-Used Programming of Distributed
     Applications", Distributed Systems Engineering (Submitted
     May,1999), 37pp.
   
  2. R.P.Leger, W.J.Garland and W.F.S.Poehlman, "Fault
     Detection and Diagnosis using Statistical Control Charts
     and Artificial Neural Networks", Artificial Intelligence in
     Engineering, 12, pp.35-47 (1998).
   
  3. B.J.Rodriguez and W.F.S.Poehlman, "A Survey of Object
     Oriented FORTHs", SigPlan Notices (ACM), 31#4, pp.39-42
     (April,1996).
   
  4. J.Ulloa, D.Taylor and W.F.S.Poehlman, "An Expert System
     Approach for Cellular CDMA", IEEE Transactions on Vehicular
     Technology, 44#1 pp.146-154 (February,1995).
   
  5. P.C.Lind, W.F.S.Poehlman and J.W.Stark, "A Computerized
     Particle Accelerator Operator's Assistant", IEEE
     Trans.Nucl.Sci. 40#6, pp.2030-2036 (December, 1993).
   
  6. W.F.S.Poehlman, W.J.Garland and J.W.Stark, "The Application
     of Artificial Intelligent Techniques to Accelerator
     Operations at McMaster University", Nuc.Instr.& Meth.in
     Phys.Res., B79, pp.792-795 (1993).
   
  7. J.W.Stark and W.F.S.Poehlman, "Introducing Knowledge-based
     Control Systems into the McMaster Tandem Accelerator
     Laboratory: An Operations' Perspective",
     Nucl.Instr.&Meth., A287, pp.119-124 (1990).



  CONFERENCES


  1. P.DeTina, W.F.S.Poehlman and W.J.Garland, "Using A Cognitive
     Framework to Improve Human-Computer Interaction for
     Operations within Complex Plant Environments", Proc. of
     the Topical Meeting on Computer-Based Human Support
     Systems: Technology, Methods & Futures, June 25-
     29,1995, Philadelphia, Penn, USA pp.17-23. (ANS)

  2. W.F.S.Poehlman, "AI based Operator's Companion for the
     McMaster Accelerators", invited oral presentation for
     the Particle Accelerator Conference -- Nov.2-5, 1992 at
     Denton, TX. U.S.A. (American Physical Society).

  3. W.F.S.Poehlman and W.J.Garland, "Design Principles for Real-
     time Knowledge-based Control Systems", invited
     presentation for the AAAI'90 Workshop Programme --
     Jul.29-Aug.3, 1990 at Boston, Mass., U.S.A..

  4. W.F.S.Poehlman, "The OPUS Approach to
     Domain/Software/Hardware Mapping", Workshop on
     Performance Support Systems, June 15-17, 1994, McMaster
     University, Hamilton, ON (NSERC).

  5. W.F.S.Poehlman, "Artificial Intelligence Considerations and
     Future Directions", Workshop on Performance Support
     Systems, June 15-17, 1994, McMaster University,
     Hamilton, ON (NSERC).

  6. P.C.Lind and W.F.S.Poehlman,"Application of Fuzzy Logic for
     Control of a Van de Graaff Particle Accelerator's
     Analyzing Magnet", Proc. Sixth Symposium on Expert
     Systems in the Department of Defence, on May 5-6, 1994,
     Royal Military College, Kingston, Ontario, Canada,
     pp.205-219.

  7. P.C.Lind and W.F.S.Poehlman, "The Incorporation of Fuzzy
     Logic for Particle Accelrator Control Purposes", Fifth
     Annual Workshop/Symposium on Expert System in DND, on
     November 11-14, 1993, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

  8. W.F.S.Poehlman, W.J.Garland, A.A.Bokhari, R.J.Wilson, and
     C.W.Baetsen, "Performance Support Systems and
     Artificial Intelligent Considerations", Proc.
     International Nuclear Congress -- INC93, vol.3, on
     October 3-7, 1993, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, session
     C21, 8p.

  9. R.J.Wilson, A.A.Bokhari, W.J.Garland, W.F.S.Poehlman, and
     C.W.Baetsen, "The Design and Implementation of an
     Operator's Performance Support System", Proc.
     International Nuclear Congress -- INC93, vol.3, on
     October 3-7, 1993, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, session
     C27, 8p.

  10. W.F.S.Poehlman and W.J.Garland, "The Role of AI in the
     Engineering Domain: A Partnership on the Move!", Proc.
     of 5th University of New Brunswick Artificial
     Intelligence Symposium (ed.Lev Goldfarb) on August 11-
     14, 1993, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton,
     N.B. Canada pp.321-328.

  11. W.J.Garland, W.F.S.Poehlman, R.J.Wilson and A.A.Bokhari,
     "Towards a Generic User Support System -- GUS", Proc.of
     Fourth International Conference on Simulation Methods
     in Nuclear Engineering, (eds:G.H.Archinoff, A.F.Olivia,
     H.M.Huynh and P.Desbiens) Vol.2 of 2, on June 2-4,
     1993, Montreal, P.Q., Canada, session6B, 11p.

  12. A.Mahmoud, Wm.J.Garland and W.F.S.Poehlman, "Multitasking
     Strategies in Support of a Knowledge-based Operator
     Companion", in Applications of Artificial Intelligence
     in Engineering, eds.D.E.Grierson, G.Rzevski and
     R.A.Adey, pp.1001-1015 (Elsevier Applied Science,
     N.Y.:1992).

  13. P.C.Lind and W.F.S.Poehlman, "Design of an Expert System-
     based Real-time Control System for a Van de Graaff
     Particle Accelerator", in Applications of Artificial
     Intelligence in Engineering, eds.D.E.Grierson,
     G.Rzevski and R.A.Adey, pp.317-334 (Elsevier Applied
     Science, N.Y.:1992).

  14. A.Bokhari and W.F.S.Poehlman, "Intelligent Automation of an
     Ion Source for a Particle Accelerator", Proc. 17th
     CNA/CNS Student Conference, Mar.27-28,1992, McMaster
     University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. pp.98-106.

  15. J.Tsang and W.F.S.Poehlman, "Object-based Simulation
     Modelling of the McMaster Accelerator Duoplasmatron Ion
     Source", Proc. 17th CNA/CNS Student Conference, Mar.27-
     28,1992, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario,
     Canada. pp.107-114.

  16. J.W.Stark and W.F.S.Poehlman, "The Role of Simulators in
     Accelerator Operations", Proc. XXVth Symposium of
     Northeast Accelerator Personnel -- Oct. 15-18, 1991, at
     Los Alamos, New Mexico, U.S.A. (World Scientific
     Pub.Co., Teaneck, NJ) pp.91-104.

  17. J.W.Stark, W.F.S.Poehlman, T.Cousins, F.G.Strain and
     P.C.Lind, "Development of a Knowledge-based Control
     System for a Model KN Van De Graaff", Proc. XXVth
     Symposium of Northeast Accelerator Personnel -- Oct. 15-
     18, 1991, at Los Alamos, New Mexico, U.S.A. (World
     Scientific Pub.Co., Teaneck, NJ) pp.85-90.

  18. P.C.Lind and W.F.S.Poehlman, "Knowledge Engineering for
     PACES:the Particle Accelerator Control Expert System",
     Proc. 4th Symposium/Workshop on Applications of Expert
     Systems in DND on April 23-24, 1992, Royal Military
     College, Kingston, Ontario, pp.133-152.

  19. W.F.S.Poehlman, Wm.Garland and J.Stark, "Design Principles
     Employed in Aid of Real-time Expert Control Systems
     Development", Proc.4th University of New Brunswick
     Artificial Intelligence Symposium on Sept.20-21, 1991,
     University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB. pp.109-
     119.

  20. P.C.Lind, W.F.S.Poehlman and J.W.Stark, "Implementation
     Considerations for PACES:the KN-3000 Particle
     Accelerator Control Expert System", the Proc.3rd
     Symposium/Workshop on Applications of Expert Systems in
     DND on May 2-3, 1991, Royal Military College, Kingston,
     Ontario pp.17-36.

  21. S.DeMooy and W.F.S.Poehlman, "Using Expert Systems for
     Control Purposes", the Proc.3rd Symposium/Workshop on
     Applications of Expert Systems in DND on May 2-3, 1991,
     Royal Military College, Kingston, Ontario pp.221-235.



  REPORTS - Technical 


  1. W.F.S.Poehlman, P.Chan, G.Lam and A.Chan, "Graphics as a
     Means for Enhancing the Human Factors' Aspects of an Accelerator
     Operator's Companion", Department of Computer Science and Systems,
     McMaster University, Technical Report 97-02 (March 1997), 24pp.

  2. P.C.Lind and W.F.S.Poehlman, "Technology Insertion and Performance
     Enhancement for a Van de Graaff Particle Accelerator", Department
     of Computer Science and Systems, McMaster University, Technical
     Report 97-03 (March 1997), 31pp.

  3. P.S.Spedaler and W.F.S.Poehlman, "An Examination of Artificial
     Neural Network Training Procedures for Embedded Applications",
     Department of Computer Science and Systems Technical Report
     #96-04, (June 1996), 17pp.

  4. J.M.Driesse and W.F.S.Poehlman, "Recognizing Local Weather
     Patterns with Traditional and Neural Network Methods",
     Department of Computer Science and Systems Technical Report
     #96-02, (April 1996), 27pp.

  5. Jorge Ulloa, W.F.S.Poehlman and D.P.Taylor, "An Expert System
     Approach to CDMA Mobile Communication", CRL Report No.252,
     106p. (McMaster University, June 1992).



   SEMINARS/LECTURES/METINGS/etc.


  1. "Performance Support Systems:Towards User-Centred Software", in
     three parts: Part I, "OPerator/User performance Support -- the
     OPUS System", Part II, "Agile Manufacturing Information System
     -- AMIS", Part III, "Project GEL -- Generalized Electronic
     Learning", presented at Brock University, Department of
     Computer Science, Feb.29,1996, St.Catharines, ON (invited).

  2. "The Internet: Data Highway of the Future", Wastewater
     Technology Centre, Burlington, Ontario, October 26, 1993
     (invited).

  3. "The New Technology: But Who is in the Driver's Seat?",
     N.B.Power, Pt.Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station, Lepreau,
     N.B., August 26, 1993  (invited).

  4. "P.A.C.E.S. as a Real-time Expert System", Department of
     National Defence/Defence Research Establishment,Ottawa,
     Ottawa, Ontario, August 19, 1992  (Invited).

  5. "Operator Aids for Nuclear Power Plants:A Survey and Assessment
     of the Canadian Scene", Atomic Energy Control Board of Canada,
     Ottawa, Ontario, August 5, 1992  (Invited with Wm.J.Garland).

  6. "The Use of AI for Operator Relief under Information Overload
     Conditions", Canadian Atomic Energy Control Board, Ottawa,
     Ontario, December, 2, 1991  (Invited with Wm.J.Garland).

  7. "The Case for Real-time Expert System Control", Department of
     National Defence, Defence Research Establishment, Ottawa,
     Radiation Effects Branch, Shirley Bay, Ontario, March, 28,1990
     (Invited).

  8. "The Case for Corporate Networking", Administrative User's Group
     Seminar Series, Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario, Jan.9,1990
     (Invited).

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