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Kwad - Ksu All Weather Autonomous Drone, Nick Farinacci, Sebastian Gomez, Stewart Baker, Ed Sheridan

Symposium of Student Scholars

"KWAD" or "KSU all-Weather Autonomous Drone" project was sponsored by Ultool, LLC to the KSU Research and Service Foundation to create a lightweight drone capable of capturing HD video during all-weather operations. The conditions of all-weather operation include rainfall of one inch per hour and wind speeds of up to twenty miles per hour. In addition, a global minimum structural safety factor of two is required to ensure the system's integrity in extreme weather conditions. Potential mission profiles include autonomous aerial delivery, topological mapping in high moisture areas, security surveillance, search and rescue operations, emergency transportation of medical supplies, and …

Resource Allocation In Subsidy Welfare Programs: Managerial Insights For Nonprofits, Governments, And Service Providers, Wei Wei

Doctoral Dissertations

Subsidy welfare programs provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals and families to access essential and life-altering services (e.g., education, child care, and housing) that they might not otherwise have access to. Access to these services is considered critical to achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. As such, these high-quality services are directly related to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which were adopted as a universal call to action to end poverty, save the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere." In particular, the need for these affordable and high-quality services has been …

Mining High Impact Combinations Of Conditions From The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, Arjun Mohan

Masters Theses

The condition of multimorbidity — the presence of two or more medical conditions in an individual — is a growing phenomenon worldwide. In the United States, multimorbid patients represent more than a third of the population and the trend is steadily increasing in an already aging population. There is thus a pressing need to understand the patterns in which multimorbidity occurs, and to better understand the nature of the care that is required to be provided to such patients.

In this thesis, we use data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) from the years 2011 to 2015 to identify …

Usu Army Rotc Cannon Assessment, Annalyn Jensen, Emma Sharp, Hunter Esplin, Spencer Fairbanks, Tannon Merrill

Biology Student Research

An assessment was conducted by students from the USU Industrial Hygiene Program on November 11th, 2023, to determine the noise exposure of USU Army ROTC Cadets involved in firing a 75 mm howitzer cannon at home football games. The assessment utilized personal dosimetry and sound level mapping to measure peak noise (Lzpk), average noise level (Lavg), and time-weighted average (TWA) levels. Findings indicate that two of the sampled Cadets were exposed above the Department of Defense (DOD) peak noise exposure limit and all three exceeded Lavg limits. The given recommendations include continuing the use of hearing protection devices (HPDs) and …

Modeling Social Dynamics Through Coupling Mechanistic Models With Generative Artificial Intelligence, Navid Ghaffarzadegan, Ross Williams, Aritra Majumdar, Niyousha Hosseinichimeh

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

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A Behavioral Epidemic Model: A Simulation And Empirical Analysis, Ann Osi, Navid Ghaffarzadegan

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

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Robust Maximum Capture Facility Location Under Random Utility Maximization Models, Tien Thanh Dam, Thuy Anh Ta, Tien Mai

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

We study a robust version of the maximum capture facility location problem in a competitive market, assuming that each customer chooses among all available facilities according to a random utility maximization (RUM) model. We employ the generalized extreme value (GEV) family of models and assume that the parameters of the RUM model are not given exactly but lie in convex uncertainty sets. The problem is to locate new facilities to maximize the worst-case captured user demand. We show that, interestingly, our robust model preserves the monotonicity and submodularity from its deterministic counterpart, implying that a simple greedy heuristic can guarantee …

Joint Location And Cost Planning In Maximum Capture Facility Location Under Random Utilities, Ngan H. Duong, Tien Thanh Dam, Thuy Anh Ta, Tien Mai

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

We study a joint facility location and cost planning problem in a competitive market under random utility maximization (RUM) models. The objective is to locate new facilities and make decisions on the costs (or budgets) to spend on the new facilities, aiming to maximize an expected captured customer demand, assuming that customers choose a facility among all available facilities according to a RUM model. We examine two RUM frameworks in the discrete choice literature, namely, the additive and multiplicative RUM. While the former has been widely used in facility location problems, we are the first to explore the latter in …

Dependence Of The Granulometric Composition Of Chalk During Granulation In A Turbulized Layer, N.A. Annaev, S.Kh. Nurmukhamedov, Zh.V. Sultonov, N.Sh. Khudoiberdieva

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The article presents the results of an experimental study on chalk granulation in the turbulized layer of a turboblade granulator. The design of the apparatus combines the following sequential processes: grinding, granulating and compacting newly formed granules. In addition, this device has the ability to carry out both rotational and reciprocating motion. It has been established that preliminary grinding of the feedstock increases the efficiency of the granulation process and improves the quality of the finished product. In the experiments, four substances were used to create 2 astringent suspensions and the optimal combination and their ratios were determined. The experiments …

Fast Fourier Transform Analytical Expression Of Estimation Of Nosinusoidality Indicators, Ilkhomjon Khakimovich Siddikov, Zailobiddin Urazali O’G’Li Boixanov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This in the article asynchronous motor is reactive power control to do and manage for from the transformer used. The main element of the current transformer is the measuring instrument, i.e. the sensitive element. Depending on the number of asynchronous motor stator blades, the measurement sensitive element is placed between the main winding and the rotor as a two-ring or three-ring. Measurement accuracy, reliability, and sensitivity increase compared to an independent measuring device. The measuring element loops are independent or connected in series . When the measurement loops are connected in series, the amount of output voltage is …

The Algorithm For The Design Of Fine Granular Substances’ Smart-Type Heat And Moisture Converters Based On Their Accuracy And Speed Criteria, Erkin Uljaev, Ali Abduakhatovich Abduraxmanov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The paper describes a technique and algorithm allowing to perform parametric design of smart-type heat and moisture converters (hereinafter SHMC) of fine-grained dispersive materials based on their criteria of accuracy and speed. The proposed algorithm optimizes the process of design of smart-type switches and ensure optimal performance of the switches. The method of calculation and selection of optimal parameters of smart-type heat and moisture converters intended to be used in the measurement of parameters such as heat and humidity of fine dispersive substances are aimed at boosting two parameters, i.e., the accuracy and speed. Also, the design stages have been …

Algorithm For The Functioning Of The Robot's Mechatronic System, Nodira Batirdjanovna Alimova, Bekmurod Bayotovich Yusupov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

Currently, the introduction of mechatronics and robotics into modern technologies, including rural industry, which are based on different types of mechatronic modules, is relevant. The article discusses the functioning algorithm of the electro-pneumatic multi-position mechatronic system of an intelligent robot. The mechatronic system under consideration is an integrated complex of electro-pneumatic elements, electronic elements and computer technology, with constant dynamic changes in energy and information between them, united by a common automatic control system. The main distinctive feature of this mechatronic system is increased positioning accuracy and high traction forces.

Development Of An Imitation Model Of The Vulcanization Process In The Production Of Elastomeric Composites, Toshtemir Avezov, Mirxalil Agzamovich Ismailov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

In the article, a systematic approach to the mathematical modeling of the production process of complex multi-stage elastomeric composites was considered, which allows to take into account the stoichiometric relationship of the chemical reaction in the process. Based on the chemical reaction occurring in the mixer, a kinetic model of the elastomer composites production process is proposed, which is the basis for obtaining the main functional relationship of the mathematical model for the mixer, the main quality indicator of the process. The proposed systematic approach in the form of a mathematical model based on the stoichiometric relationship and the …

Trends In The Development And Improvement Of Glass Furnaces And Monitoring And Control Systems, N.R Yusupbekov, O'Tkir U. Xolmanov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The theory and practice of establishing industrial automation systems for glass furnaces and installations as they are right now are taken into consideration. Comparative analysis is based on publications over the last 20 years in the field being studied. On the basis of an analysis of the review materials, generalizations are made that form the basis for proposals aimed at modernizing and improving the technology and instrumentation of fuel combustion processes in gas-burning furnaces and installations, as well as monitoring and control systems for technological processes occurring in glass furnaces and installations.

Metric Algorithms Of Symbol Detection For Determining A Group Of Significant Objects, Sherzod Ismoiljonovich Yuldashev

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This article examines the algorithm of nearest neighbors, which widely uses metric classification algorithms and the combinatorial theory of reconnection with the precedent information in solving practical recognition problems. One of the most important issues in the development of image recognition systems is that the image recognition system determines the characteristics of objects. Most pattern recognition methods are used in the process of recognizing not all objects of the training sample, but a certain part of the objects. The formation of a training sample by filtering objects according to the level of importance for metric classification algorithms is carried out …

Study Of Technological Multi-Stage Modes Of Refining Vegetable Oils, Elyor Erkinovich Samadov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The work reflects the current state of the technology for obtaining refined vegetable oils and identifies trends in their improvement and further development in the environment of industrial automation using modern methods of distributed monitoring, building control, and management systems for technological processes of refining vegetable oils. The influence of technological modes of refining vegetable oils on the efficiency of diffusion extraction of free fatty acids (FFA) has been studied and the indirect pH-metric measurement of FFA concentration has been substantiated.

Synthesis Problem Of Adaptive Control Systems For Multi-Channel And Multi-Mode Objects, Jasur Usmonovich Sevinov, Abdishukurov Maqsud O'G'Li Shavkat Mr, Nasriddin Xasanovich Bobomurodov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The issue of synthesis of an adaptive control system for multi-channel and multi-mode objects is considered. Development that of effective adaptive control algorithms for nonlinear dynamic systems ensure quality indicators of processes. In technological processes, it is necessary to control several parameters or several systems at the same time. For such a process control system, an adaptive control system is created. Work has been carried out on structural projects for the installation of adaptive systems. The stable requirements for the correction of adaptive control systems are seen. A review of several parametric deviation detections, based on the reference model and …

Terrain Surface Texture Generation Networks For User Semantics Customization, Yan Gao, Jimeng Li, Jianzhong Xu, Hongyan Quan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Customizing terrain based on user semantics has practical value in the virtual terrain modeling of military simulation applications. This study provides a terrain surface texture generation network (TSTG-Net) that can synthesize realistic terrain based on user input semantics. TSTG-Net is designed as a Pix2pix structure and is based on CGAN. It learns the topology of customized terrain by encoding and parsing user semantics and regards the semantics feature as the constraint of CGAN. In the generator-discriminator structure, user-customized semantics are used as the input, and the real terrain with semantics is employed as the ground truth in network optimization. …

Reliability Evaluation Method Of Radar Simulation Model Based On Air Combat Mechanism, Chenguang Wang, Jinpeng Bai, Tingting Li, Lifeng Miao, Kaifeng Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In modern air combat simulation, the reliability of radar simulation model is very important. Based on simulation model VV&A theory, a cropped and suitable for engineering applications simulation model reliability evaluation method is proposed. Based on the analysis of radar use mechanism in medium and long range air combat and short range air combat is analyzed,, the requirement of radar model in air combat simulation system, the evaluation index system is established, and the reliability quantification method based on JS dispersion is proposed, which further enriches the base of basic method. The test case is designed, the simulation test …

A Fuzzy Group Decision-Making-Based Method For Green Supplier Selection And Order Allocation, Lu Liu, Wenxin Li, Xiao Song, Bingli Sun, Guanghong Gong

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: With the intensity of market competitiveness, the worsening of the global environment, and the improvement of public concern about environmental protection, the issue of green purchasing has received considerable attention. The vast majority of existing studies on green purchasing have concentrated on supplier selection with green criteria, so as to realize sustainable operations, whereas it is more feasible and economical for businesses to obtain the proper products from adaptable and suitable suppliers at the right times, rates, and volumes, which is referred to as supplier selection and order allocation. To resolve the aforementioned two crucial challenges, we propose a …