In many practical engineering design and other scientific optimization problems, the objective function is not given in closed form in terms of the design variables. Given the value of the design variables, the value ...
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An InfoStation-based information system design for the provision of mobile services (mServices) within a Library domain is presented. The main library mServices developed, along with sample interactions among entities...
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An InfoStation-based information system design for the provision of mobile services (mServices) within a Library domain is presented. The main library mServices developed, along with sample interactions among entities, is described. The creation, management and implementation of user profiles and user service profiles receive particular attention.
Cost estimation is a critical issue for software organizations. Good estimates can help us make more informed decisions (controlling and planning software risks), if they are reliable (correct) and valid (stable). In ...
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In this paper we explore the use of text processing technology for on-line assessment in an engineering design project class. We present results from a 5-week classroom study in a capstone engineering design course in...
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This paper describes a parallel, multistage optimization approach to enterprise system design and operations where a system design is linked with system operations (e.g., resource allocation) along the multistage deci...
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(纸本)9781424421732
This paper describes a parallel, multistage optimization approach to enterprise system design and operations where a system design is linked with system operations (e.g., resource allocation) along the multistage decision making horizon. Our approach is composed of two parts: multistage formulation, and task-parallel algorithm. The formulation utilizes the quasi-separability of the multistage decision making structure, i.e., allowing relaxation by defining the linking variables for adjacent stages of decision making. The task-parallel algorithm enables optimal load balancing of the tasks and it is validated in the demonstration case where an airline plans to introduce multiple new aircraft to capture dynamically changing travel demand. Due to the complexity added onto the upcoming future stages in the optimization processes, a linearly increasing computational load is assumed as the number of stages increases. By utilizing this linearity, the proposed task- parallel algorithm demonstrates significant speedups and parallel performances.
The field of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) has gained great significance in the R&D activities of several institutions, and numerous realizations have been constructed. Controlling the movement of a UAV is one of...
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(纸本)9789633130117
The field of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) has gained great significance in the R&D activities of several institutions, and numerous realizations have been constructed. Controlling the movement of a UAV is one of the most significant tasks in the hierarchical control system that should be realized in order to successfully manage UAVs in several missions. Precise control of the movement requires accurate mathematical models of the aircraft that correspond to the several control schemes that are intended to apply, including linearised, LPV, and nonlinear ones. The source of mathematical models includes the physical model constructed on the basis of the Newtonian equations and the rules of aerodynamics, as well as the use of empirical observations, measurements. The methodology of system identification offers the tools that can be used to manage this field. The systems and Control Laboratory of the computer and Automation Research Institute in cooperation with University of Minnesota and Budapest University of Technology and Economics has built - as a part of a more general framework established to solve complex UAV control problems - small UAVs, equipped with on-board sensors and embedded computer with the purpose of obtaining an adequate test platform for the aircraft experiments. Based on on-board measurements acquired during the flight tests performed with the UAVs, the opportunity has been given to test several system identification approaches corresponding to the control tasks to be solved. This paper gives an outline of the system identification and modelling methods that have successfully been applied, and also analyzes the problems encountered in the data-acquisition - signal processing - computing chain.
The physical origin of efficiency droop in GaN-based light-emitting diodes when driven with high current is systematically investigated. Based on our simulations and experimental results, a polarization-matched active...
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We have used neural network water level trend prediction (NNWLTP) in support of a water level sensing project. The NNWLTP approach allows dynamic change in water level sampling frequency, which will reduce power consu...
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(纸本)9780769532639
We have used neural network water level trend prediction (NNWLTP) in support of a water level sensing project. The NNWLTP approach allows dynamic change in water level sampling frequency, which will reduce power consumption and extend battery life in energy constrained devices. This paper deals primarily with the NNWLTP, which would allow sampling frequency change commands to be transmitted to the sensors when a transition or turning point was detected.
The use of the spatial diversity is known to greatly improve the performance over the quasi-static wireless channel. In this paper, we propose a new coded cooperation protocol based on rate-compatible turbo codes. We ...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781424420681
The use of the spatial diversity is known to greatly improve the performance over the quasi-static wireless channel. In this paper, we propose a new coded cooperation protocol based on rate-compatible turbo codes. We consider the communication scenario to take place between clusters of nearby nodes with single antenna and demonstrate by a simple example that the diversity gain may be realized by using our proposed approach similar to the conventional approach based on traditional space-time codes. Moreover, our proposed approach requires only a simple modification of the metric calculation to realize the collaborative diversity.
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