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Research And Implementation Of Digital Twin System For Mine Drainage Monitoring, Qinghui Wu, Yaqing Bao, Zhongxin Zhao, Xu Huang, Yuchen Wei

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The conventional mine drainage monitoring system faces problems such as poor visualization, insufficient linkage, and monotonous real-time monitoring methods for mine drainage in dynamic environments. Combining digital twin technology, a digital twin system for mine drainage monitoring has been developed. Through the construction of digital space, virtual real interaction layer structure framework, and three-dimensional visualization system data architecture, combined with fluid mechanics, using Unity3D development engine and five dimensional model ideas, a three-dimensional visualization system architecture for mine drainage is constructed, achieving various application functions such as real-time monitoring, fault warning, and virtual real mixed control. The feasibility of …

Design And Function Analysis Of New Steering System For Autonomous Vehicle, Peng Ji, Jinpeng Zhao, Limin Jiang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: For the current requirements of regulations and technical maturity, the steering system for autonomous vehicles must have the driver takeover function, explore the permanent magnet coupling device embedded in the steering system, and design a new steering system, which can realize the switch between automatic driving mode and driver takeover mode. The overall design of the new steering system is carried out. The system can realize the functions of steering wheel silence, road sense simulation, overload protection and mechanical steering redundancy, and realize the redundant design of steering system without adding additional hardware. The key component of the system, …

Research On Path Planning Method For Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Based On Improved Informed Rrt, Bensheng Qi, Yan Li, Hongxia Miao, Jialin Chen, Chenglin Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In response to the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) path planning problem in complex underwater environments, an improved path planning algorithm based on Informed rapidly-exploring random trees (RRT) is proposed in this study. A target-biased sampling strategy and a target-biased extension strategy are employed to address the issue of lack of goal orientation in the sampling process, ensuring that target nodes become sampling points during random sampling. During path points extension, non-target sampling points are guided in the direction of the target point, thereby enhancing the algorithm's ability to search for the target during random sampling and extension processes. A …

Path Planning Of Mobile Robot Based On The Integration Of Multi-Scale A* And Optimized Dwa Algorithm, Jianmin Xu, Lei Song, Dongdong Deng, Yaoruo Chen, Wei Yang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to solve the problems of sharply increasing computational and time costs, as well as poor flexibility of the traditional A* algorithm and dynamic window approach (DWA) in the face of largescale complex environmental path planning, a fusion algorithm based on the A* algorithm of the multiscale map approach(MMA) and the improved DWA algorithm is proposed. A multi-scale map set is established and an obstacle proportion factor is added to the heuristic function of the A* algorithm. The A* algorithm is used to calculate the optimal path on the coarse-scale map, and the optimal path is mapped onto …

Future Of Bse Days 2025: Growing A Regenerative Bse, Derek M. Heeren, Santosh Pitla, Jennifer R. Keshwani, Mark Stone

Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Presentations and White Papers

The Future of BSE Days 2025: Growing a Regenerative BSE brought together over 150 faculty, staff, students, and partners to envision the next quarter-century of the Department of Biological Systems Engineering. The event emphasized regeneration—not only of resources and ecosystems, but also of ideas, learning models, and relationships. Across seven major sessions—three Spark Talks and four Pillar Workshops—participants explored how BSE can thrive amid technological disruption, demographic change, and societal transformation.

Key Outcomes

Redefining Impact: This session challenged participants to evolve from counting outputs to valuing relationships, collaboration, and community well-being.

Adaptive Learning Models: This discussion introduced design studios, micro-credentials, …

Thermal Management For Optimal Performance Of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cells, Mythy Tran, Ayodeji Demuren

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Faculty Publications

Hydrogen is an excellent carrier for energy storage and can be produced from various green and renewable sources. However, the cost of producing hydrogen and converting it to useful energy is much higher than fossil fuel and traditional energy generation and storage systems. Unitized regenerative fuel cells (URFC) maximize utilization of high-cost cells and their components, thus, lowering system capital cost. Improving the URFC efficiency is an effective way to lower its operating cost. This study evaluates utilization of waste heat during operation and recovery strategy to improve system efficiency of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) URFC. A COMSOL Multiphysics 3-D …

Same Dynamics, Different Graph: Exploring Correlations, Similarities, And Renormalization Of Dynamics On Networks Using Temporal Distance Theory, Matthew Hockenbrock

Master’s Theses

Analyzing dynamics that take place on graphs (networks) is fundamental to modern network theory, with applications spanning biology, social networks, and engineering systems. A significant body of research exists that considers the similarity and scaling of network topologies. However, understanding how dynamic behavior varies across different graph topologies - particularly how signals propagate and dynamic behaviors scale between small and large networks - remains a significant challenge.

To address this challenge, this thesis presents a comprehensive framework to analyze how dynamic signals propagate and scale on network topologies using temporal distance theory. Three research goals were accomplished. First, a …

Detecting Wireless Security Threats Through Ieee 802.11 Frame Field Anomalies, Aria Young

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

It is not uncommon for most public spaces to offer Wi-Fi, while it is convenient and affordable, there are significant security risks due to its open nature. Rogue access points pose a security threat to many networks because they have the potential to bypass security measures and intercept traffic containing sensitive information. The attempt to formulate a method that one hundred percent guarantees the detection of a rogue access point has proven to be an intricate and complex problem for many to tackle, as there are numerous ways a rogue access point can be configured. This project aims to demonstrate …

Leveraging Physiological Signal Activity And Self-Report Data To Assess Students’ Trust In “My Friendly Mind” App And Its Impact On Their Mental Health Knowledge: A Mixed-Method Phase 1 Clinical Trial Focusing On Depression And Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder From Human Factors Standpoint., Yeganeh Shahsavar

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Mental health issues have become a significant global public health concern, especially among younger generations. The growing number of mental health challenges, combined with limited access to quality care, makes the problem even worse. Studies reveal that over 70% of individuals worldwide in need of mental health services do not receive appropriate care. Digital health technologies have the potential to enhance mental health services by making them more accessible and affordable. Despite the increasing popularity of mental health mobile applications (mHealth), there remains a lack of robust evidence of their effectiveness and the level of user trust, particularly in areas …

A Hybrid Data Processing, Computational Intelligence, And Complex Systems Modeling Approach For Describing And Predicting The Bitcoin Market, Oluwadamilare Akinpelu Omole

Doctoral Dissertations

"The Bitcoin market, like traditional financial markets, is a complex system with intricate interdependencies and nonlinear interactions among various market elements. This, coupled with the inherent uncertainty and high volatility present, makes predicting Bitcoin price movements difficult. The lack of understanding of the underlying market dynamics often results in significant losses for investors and traders. Existing studies have focused on the use of predictive models, which have not sufficiently captured the complexities of the market and cannot forecast extreme market events. This research endeavors to bridge this gap by combining data processing techniques, computational intelligence, and complex systems theory to …

The Effect Of Need For Cognition & Need For Affect On Human Reliance And Artificial Intelligence Interactions, Aliyah Mcgowan

Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses

Abstract

With the increased use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) automations in fields like medical diagnoses and mental health queries, there are concerns regarding an individual’s trust and reliance on the technology. Reliance on AI output may lead an individual to accept inaccurate or incorrect information without further analysis. Trust may influence reliance and trust formation may be a product of affective processing. This study investigated the relationship between Need for Affect (NFA), Need for Cognition (NFC), and trust and reliance on AI interactions. Participants were assessed on the NFA scale for willingness to approach or avoid emotional stimuli, the NFC …

Food Rescue, Food Waste, And Policy In New York: A Mixed-Methods Study Of Food System Impacts, Mariana Torres Arroyo

Electronic Theses & Dissertations (2024 - present)

This dissertation investigates how food donation policies in New York State influence the recovery, redistribution, and waste of surplus fresh produce, with a focus on fruits and vegetables. Using an interdisciplinary, systems-based approach that integrates system dynamics modeling with qualitative, community-engaged research, the study analyzes the effectiveness and unintended consequences of three major policies: Nourish New York, the Farm to Food Bank tax credit, and the Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law.

Chapter 2 uses simulation modeling to examine how the tax credit and waste ban affect produce recovery and redistribution. Results show that while both policies can boost …

Simulation Of Cascade Failure In Urban Rail Transit Hypernetworks Based On Hypergraph Theory, Zijin Han, Mingjun Qian, Xixian Wang, Kaiyue Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to enhance the resilience of urban rail transit networks to ensure stable operations and passenger safety in the face of emergencies, hypergraph theory is introduced to construct a hypergraph based urban rail transit hypernetwork model, and a nonlinear load-capacity cascading failure model based on passenger flow weighting is established. In response to the passenger evacuation process at actual transportation network stations, a load redistribution mechanism is proposed, taking into consideration both the network level and the importance of passenger flow. To address scenarios where stations in actual traffic networks can still accommodate loads during shutdowns, a node …

A Fast Federated Learning-Based Crypto-Aggregation Scheme And Its Simulation Analysis, Boshen Lü, Xiao Song

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To solve the problem of increased computation and communication costs caused by using homomorphic encryption (HE) to protect all gradients in traditional cryptographic aggregation (cryptoaggregation) schemes, a fast crypto-aggregation scheme called RandomCrypt was proposed. RandomCrypt performed clipping and quantization to fix the range of gradient values and then added two types of noise on the gradient for encryption and differential privacy (DP) protection. It conducted HE on noise keys to revise the precision loss caused by DP protection. RandomCrypt was implemented based on a FATE framework, and a hacking simulation experiment was conducted. The results show that the proposed …

Critical Node Identification Method For Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Cluster Considering Localized Features, Chenglong Shi, Xiang Hua, Dong Wang, Jinjin Zhang, Tianqi Jiang, Yuanzhang Dang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the problem that the UAV cluster critical node identification methods focus on the global network and ignore the correlation between nodes and their local features, a critical nodes identification method for unmanned aerial vehicle cluster considering local features is proposed. An unmanned aerial vehicle cluster network model is constructed based on complex network theory. The Laplacian energy is introduced to evaluate the importance of node within two hops, and information entropy is combined to evaluate the importance of node in a specific motif to comprehensive identify the critical nodes. Simulation results demonstrate that this method identifies critical …

Optimization Of Urban Agglomeration Transportation Network Evacuation Paths, Bowei He, Chengbing Li, Shida Nie, Jialin Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Given the complexity of the internal transportation network structure within urban agglomerations and the presence of numerous alternative routes, this paper proposes an enhanced ant colony algorithm to address the evacuation path problem of urban agglomeration transportation networks. A comprehensive urban agglomeration transportation network model is constructed, in which the issue of virtual transfer edges within the urban scope is considered and a weighting function is constructed taking into account the travelling time cost and the transferring time cost. Optimizations are applied to the ant colony algorithm, constructing an adaptive adjustment of state transitions and an information pheromone update …

A Threat Assessment Method In Uncertain Dynamic Environments, Mei Yang, Bingkun Wang, Zhongjie Zhang, Yan Zeng, Jian Huang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: A threat assessment method based on priori information and dynamic observation results is studied for the existence of dynamic uncertainty in complex war systems. The data mining is applied to obtain prior knowledge on the battlefield situation and construct an equipment-related confidence matrix. The sensor model is constructed to dynamically update the number of blue-side entities under the current situation by using the Bayesian method and considering both intelligence and observation results. The threat evaluation indicators and their weights are determined, and the TOPSIS method is used to finish the threat assessment. This method can well describe the complex …

Research On Adaptive Scheduling Of Single-Arm Cluster Tools For Throughput Ratio Of Multiple Wafer Types With Concurrent Processing, Chunrong Pan, Yu Cui, Wenqing Xiong, Hao Zhou, Jiliang Luo

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Concurrent processing makes the wafer fabrication process prone to deadlocks and completion node ambiguity. A Petri net model is established to describe the system operation process by taking for the single-arm cluster tools for fully parallel processing of two wafer types as the research object, and a control strategy is developed to avoid the system deadlock. Based on the Petri net model, the temporal properties of the system is analyzed based on earliest starting strategy, and the action cycle sequence of robot is determined during the monitoring cycle for different scenarios of lot switching in a single production monitoring …

Research On Latent Space-Based Anime Face Style Transfer And Editing Techniques, Haixin Deng, Fengquan Zhang, Nan Wang, Wancai Zhang, Jierui Lei

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address issues such as image distortion and style uniformity in existing anime style transfer networks within the field of image simulation, we propose the TGFE-TrebleStyleGAN (textguided facial editing with TrebleStyleGAN) for anime facial style transfer and editing. This framework leverages vector guidance within the latent space to generate facial imagery and incorporates a detail control module and a feature control module to constrain the aesthetic attributes of the generated images. The images generated by the transfer network serve as style control signals and constraints for fine-grained segmentation. Text-to-image generation technology captures correlations between styletransferred images and semantic information. …

Research On Digital Twin Simulation Method Of Industrial Robot Integrated With Reinforcement Learning, Tianyue Miao, Lu Wang, Jiaxiao He, Nenggang Xie

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In response to the lack of comprehensive functionality and limited application scenarios in the current field of industrial robot digital twin systems, which results in low versatility, a method for constructing a digital twin system for industrial robots with high versatility is proposed. A four-dimensional system architecture for the digital twin is designed, and the components and functions of the four-dimensional system are analyzed, based on the system level planning of the four-dimensional system, the concept of integrating reinforcement learning into the virtual replacement of real concept is defined. By constructing a multi-attribute virtual model and using TCP communication …