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Research On Automated Generation Method Of Data-Based Architectural View Products, Kui Wang, Tianrong Gao, Cheng Chen, Mengyin Cui, Ping Wang, Xiaoping Wang, Huaijin Ge

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the issue of insufficient consistency among view products in the architectural design process, this paper proposes an automatic view product generation method based on the architecture metamodel. To enhance the consistency of view products, the method abandons the traditional post-design verification approach. Instead, it uses the information flow/data flow defined in the metamodel as the benchmark, and through explicit associations among architectural data as well as mapping relationships between view products and data, automatically derives and generates behavioral view products from structural and classificational view products. A prototype tool developed based on this method has been validated …

Research Of Data-Model Integrated Digital Twin-Based Health Intelligent Monitoring For Multi-Stage Centrifugal Compressors, Xiaomo Jiang, Jigang Meng, Huaiyu Hui, Wenqing Meng, Haibin Yang, Huize Chen

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the challenges of insufficient real-time monitoring capability and weak coupling between physical entities and virtual models in the long-term safe and reliable operation of multi-stage centrifugal compressors under complex operating conditions, this paper proposes a digital twin construction method based on data-model fusion for intelligent health monitoring. A unit-system-component hierarchical virtual twin model is established to achieve the coordinated mapping of geometric structure, operational behavior, and monitoring data of the compressor. By integrating a terminal-edge-cloud collaborative architecture, data-driven models are dynamically coupled with the virtual twin to construct a digital twin-based health monitoring platform, enabling operating state …

Design Of A Simulation Dataset For Fine-Grained Detection Of Space Target Sequence Images, Shiyan Wang, Danpu Zhao, Haikun Hong

Journal of System Simulation

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With the increasing number of space objects such as satellites, there is a growing need for fine-grained detection and recognition of distant space targets. However, obtaining real observational data remains difficult due to high costs and insufficient annotation detail. To overcome these limitations, asynthetic dataset generation system based on multi-module collaboration is developed. Using joint simulation with STK and Blender, the proposed system simulates optical imaging conditions of space targets and automatically produces sequential images along with corresponding fine-grained labels. A large-scale simulation dataset is constructed for fine-grained detection in space target image sequences. It contains …

Robotic Digital Twin Modeling Method Integrating Mbse And Modelica, Zaiwu Mei, Jiangman Zhou, Cong Zhang, Yiping Gao, Zerun Zhu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the issues of disconnection between system architecture design and dynamic simulation, as well as the limited reusability and scalability of models in robotic digital twin modeling, a modular modeling approach integrating MBSE (model-based systems engineering) and Modelica is proposed. The method employs MBSE for system architecture design and requirement traceability, and combines Modelica for multi-domain dynamic simulation, forming a full-chain digital twin model from system design to physical behavior simulation. Standardized interfaces and a generic component model library are developed to decouple and integrate mechanical, electrical, and control subsystems, enabling rapid model assembly and functional expansion. A …

Modeling And Simulation Of Multi-Hop Routing In 3d Tunnel Wireless Sensor Networks, Fang Cao, Jiguang Yang, Jiuyuan Huo

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the unbalanced energy consumption and short network lifetime caused by the complex topology and strong energy coupling of three-dimensional tunnel wireless sensor networks, this study constructs a system-level operating model integrating spatial topology, energy evolution, and routing decision-making, and proposes an energy management for balanced and efficient routing (EMBER) algorithm based on the competition of tribes and cooperation of members (CTCM) algorithm. The optimal number of cluster heads is derived through tunnel spatial modeling. Clustering is performed using a Gaussian mixture model optimized by CTCM, and efficient cluster-head selection is achieved by combining data envelopment analysis. An …

Rrt*-Based Robotic Manipulator Path Planning With Artificial Potential Field Guidance And Accumulator-Based Adaptive Adjustment, Fangzheng Gao, Xu Guo, Quan Sun, Jiacai Huang, Zhongcai Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the problems of blind sampling, slow convergence, and path redundancy in robotic manipulator path planning in cluttered and unstructured three-dimensional environments, An RRT* algorithm integrating artificial potential field guidance and accumulator-based adaptive adjustment, namely APGA-RRT* (artificial potential field guidance and accumulator adaptive adjustment-RRT*). The proposed algorithm improves the overall planning performance from three aspects: sampling, expansion, and path optimization. In the sampling stage, a potential-field-guided sampling strategy based on target-distance weighting and virtual-target switching is constructed, obstacle suppression and safe-distance gating mechanisms are incorporated to dynamically adjust the guidance intensity, thereby enhancing target directivity and local escape …

Online Fine-Tuning Of Binocular Camera Extrinsic Parameters Based On Position-Iteration Dual Perception, Qian Long, Tuerhong Dilixiati, Qi Zheng, Lijun Shen

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In long-term operation of binocular systems, small drifts in extrinsic parameters may occur due to temperature changes, vibration, and mechanical shocks. As these drifts accumulate, the ranging error increases with distance and seriously degrades long-range measurement performance. Because online compensation is difficult, such small drifts are often neglected. To address this problem, an online fine-tuning method based on position-iteration dual perception is proposed. A multiplicative coupling weighting model is established by integrating spatial reliability with an iteration-stage modulation function. A three-stage progressive optimization algorithm is designed to balance convergence speed and robustness. A simulation framework for offline calibration and …

Review Of Evaluation Metrics For The Credibility Of Autonomous Driving Test Scenarios, Jiwei Li, Runmin Wang, Yu Zhu, Jingjun Cheng, Xiangmo Zhao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Currently, scenario-based simulation testing has become a core technical approach for verifying autonomous driving system functionality. However, due to the absence of unified evaluation standards for simulation scenarios, significant differences exist among the metrics constructed and adopted by different studies, each with its own limitations. This hinders mutual recognition of research outcomes and prevents scientific measurement of scenario quality. This study systematically reviews relevant research from the past five years, categorizing autonomous driving test scenarios into four types: parameter-descriptive, trajectory-driven, environment-simulation, and perception-data-driven. It clarifies the core characteristics, application objectives, and generation mechanisms of each scenario type. Subsequently, focusing …

Hybrid Attention For Low-Overlap Point Cloud Registration, Huaijun Wang, Zonghua Yu, Chenxin Xu, Junhuai Li, Chenzhi Li, Junjie Yin

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the significant registration errors caused by large initial pose deviations in low overlap ratio point cloud, this paper presents a two-stage optimization method that integrates selfattention and cross-attention mechanisms. Orientation feature representation is enhanced using equivariant self-attention, semantic alignment is achieved through invariant cross-attention, and rotational equivariance is modeled with an octahedral group for coarse registration. Various attention variants are employed to aggregate features along the anchor dimension, and a local-to-global module is utilized for fine registration. On the 3DLoMatch dataset, the proposed method achieves a registration recall of 77.0% and an inlier ratio of 44.3%. Even …

Numerical Simulation Study On Flow-Induced Vibration Energy Harvesting Characteristics Of Piezoelectric Energy Harvester With Elliptical Cylinder Bluff-Body, Jiechao Lei, Long Li, Ji Yao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To improve the self-powering efficiency of miniature internet of things devices, this paper establishes a fluid-structure-electric multi-field coupled computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model based on the ANSYS Fluent platform. It conducts a numerical simulation study on the flow-induced vibration energy harvesting characteristics of a piezoelectric cantilever beam energy harvester with an elliptical cylinder bluff-body. A systematic analysis is performed on the influence mechanism of flow velocity within the range of 0.1~0.5 m/s on the output power. The results indicate that the output power of the harvester exhibits phased growth with increasing flow velocity. In the range below 0.15 m/s, …

Modeling Preannouncement And Launch Timing Decisions For Product Line Extension Under Innovation Uncertainty And Resource-Sharing Dual-Sourcing Supply Chain, Adewole Adegbola, Venkat Allada

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

This research seeks to develop a system dynamics (SD) model to address challenges associated with the product line extension (PLE) problem. In this work, we specifically consider the "Two-Generation Product Line Extension (TGPLE) Problem", where a firm introduces a product variant in the market and plans to extend the launch to include a newer generation product in a resource-sharing dual-sourcing (RSDS) environment. We begin by identifying the key factors that influence product line extension, and we developed a TGPLE-RSDS construct based on three (3) inter-related systems: Market System, Production System and Supply Chain System. The proposed TGPLE-RSDS construct also illustrates …

Retraction Notice To "Hydrogen Recovery, Cleaning, Compression, Storage, Dispensing, Distribution System And End-Uses On The University Campus From Combined Heat, Hydrogen And Power System" [International Journal Of Hydrogen Energy 39 (2014) 647-653], Tarek A. Hamad, Abdulhakim A. Agll, Yousif M. Hamad, Sushrut Bapat, Mathew Thomas, Kevin B. Martin, John W. Sheffield

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier policy on Article Correction, Retraction and Removal (https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/article-withdrawal). This article has been retracted at the request of the Editor.

Breaking The Build: Detecting Software Supply Chain Vulnerabilities In Ci/Cd Pipelines, Mercedes R. Wahl, Dr. Benjamin Yankson

Military Cyber Affairs

This study examines whether integrating structured DevSec- Ops security controls into CI/CD pipelines can reduce software supply chain risk by preventing vulnerable components from progressing through the software development lifecycle. Software supply chain attacks frequently originate from weaknesses or compromises within dependencies, build environments, and trusted development stages, making early detection essential. A controlled sandbox experiment compared two pipeline configurations: a baseline CI/CD pipeline with no automated security enforcement and a secure DevSecOps pipeline integrating automated vulnerability scanning, SBOM generation, and artifact integrity verification. A known vulnerable dependency, the Python requests package (version 2.19.0) associated with CVE-2018-18074, was intentionally introduced …

Mitigating Common Vulnerabilities And Exposures In Cobol-Based Critical Systems Using The Strangler-Fig Pattern, Lauren E. Caruso, Vincent J. Compeau, Assefaw H. Gebremedhin

Military Cyber Affairs

COBOL-based legacy systems continue to underpin critical infrastructure in banking and government sectors despite their age and associated cybersecurity risks. Originally developed through a Department of Defense–sponsored initiative to standardize business computing, COBOL remains widely used in mission-critical environments. However, these systems face increasing vulnerabilities due to outdated security architectures, workforce shortages, and rising maintenance costs. This paper examines cybersecurity and operational challenges associated with COBOL systems and evaluates the Strangler Fig pattern as a modernization strategy that enables incremental replacement while maintaining continuity. The findings highlight implications for financial institutions and public-sector organizations dependent on legacy infrastructure.

Llm-Generated Countermeasures For Iot Cyberattacks, James Alger, Michael Tu

Military Cyber Affairs

The rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) has introduced significant cybersecurity challenges, particularly for resource-constrained devices that traditional intrusion detection systems often fail to protect effectively. This paper proposes a novel, two-phase autonomous security pipeline designed to bridge the gap between probabilistic threat detection and deterministic network enforcement. The framework first utilizes a custom Time Series Transformer (TST) to classify multivariate network traffic and identify specific attack vectors, such as ransomware, SQL injections, and malicious file uploads. In the second phase, an agentic AI layer, comprising a locally hosted Large Language Model (LLM) orchestrated via LangGraph, processes the …

Thermal Monitoring Of Solidification In Molded Casting Of Drone Landing Leg, Sadettin Cem Altıparmak, Maher Zayed, Samuel Hawk, Mohamed Baddi, Jesus Degollado, Ahmed Bendaouia, Jianzhi Li

Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Faculty Publications

This paper presents the design, fabrication, and thermal characterization of an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) mold produced by fused deposition modeling (FDM) extrusion-based additive manufacturing used for the wax casting of a drone landing leg. A thermal monitoring framework, consisting of four K-type thermocouples logged at 1 s intervals, was deployed across six casting trials to capture the complete solidification cycle, yielding 84,717 time-stamped measurements. The study focuses on thermal data analysis and materials science interpretation through descriptive statistics, normality diagnostics, inter-trial Kruskal–Wallis tests, phase-duration analysis, rolling-variance monitoring, and inter-channel Pearson correlation. Key findings include a persistent spatial temperature hierarchy …

Spatial Markov Equilibrium Models For Taxi Services: Driver Decision, Search Friction, And Locational Pricing, Yanchao Liu

Industrial and Systems Engineering Faculty Research Publications

This paper develops a modeling framework for stochastic multi-agent systems and applies it to equilibrium and pricing analysis in urban taxi markets. Travel demand is represented as a trip network and embedded in a Markov chain that captures both locational and in transit taxi states, with transition dynamics reflecting trip durations, search frictions, spatial competition, and drivers’ perceptions of long-term value. The framework features a parametric Markov chain with endogenous transition probabilities and a behavioral model in which agents’ decisions depend on anticipated long-term rewards. We establish equilibrium existence and examine two locational pricing schemes that align individual incentives with …

Exploring Consultancy-Related Variations In Public Building Projects: A Review Towards A Management Framework, Grayson Bambaza, Ismail W. R. Taifa, George S, Mwaluko

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Consultancy-related variations remain one of the leading causes of cost overruns, schedule delays, quality deficiencies, and contractual disputes in public building projects. Although various studies have been undertaken to document the causes of variations in construction works, the same level of interest has not been shown for consulting services variations across the consulting services spectrum and their consequences for effective management. This study explores variations in consulting services for public works by systematically reviewing the existing literature using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta Analyses) guidelines. Relevant articles published from 2020 to 2026 were retrieved from …

Urban Spatial Development Control In Tanzania: Analysis Of Factors Influencing Gis Application Using Structural Equation Modelling (Sem)., Happiness Protas Mmanda, Nestory Yamungu

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Rapid urbanization in developing countries has intensified urban expansion, creating challenges for sustainable development. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) enhance spatial planning, but empirical evidence on factors influencing their effectiveness remains limited. This study examines determinants of GIS application in Urban Spatial Development Control (USDC). The objectives are to (1) identify and categorize factors affecting GIS use, (2) assess relative strength, and (3) develop a validated structural model explaining GIS adoption in USDC. Data were collected from 103 LGAs by a mixed sampling method. Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis classified influencing factors into technology-related (α = 0.869, CR = 0.881), process-related …

Decision Support Tool For The Maintenance Of Meter Gauge Railway Permanent-Way Infrastructures: A Concept Paper, Hamisi J. Maulid, Beatus A.T Kundi, Juma M. Matindana, Ismail W. R. Taifa Dr

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

A Decision Support Tool (DST) represents a transformative way of modernising maintenance practice on the permanent-way infrastructure of Meter Gauge Railway (MGR). Maintenance practice remains largely reactive, as the MGR plays a strategic role in transporting both freight and passengers, resulting in inefficient resource allocation, high operational risk, and growing Lifecycle expenses. This concept paper explores the potential and the design challenges for a DST that combines fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (Fuzzy-AHP) modelling, multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and predictive machine learning (ML) analytics for evidence-based, future-oriented maintenance management. The paper draws on peer-reviewed studies from …