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Tests Of General Relativity With The Binary Black Hole Signals From The Ligo-Virgo Catalog Gwtc-1, B. P. Abbott, R. Abbott, T. D. Abbott, S. Abraham, F. Acernese, K. Ackley, C. Adams, R. X. Adhikari, V. B. Adya, C. Affeldt, M. Agathos, K. Agatsuma, N. Aggarwal, O. D. Aguiar, L. Aiello, A. Ain, P. Ajith, G. Allen, A. Allocca, M. A. Aloy, P. A. Altin, A. Amato, A. Ananyeva, S. B. Anderson, W. G. Anderson, S. V. Angelova, S. Antier, S. Appert, K. Arai, M. C. Araya, J. S. Areeda, M. Arène, N. Arnaud

Faculty Publications

The detection of gravitational waves by Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo provides an opportunity to test general relativity in a regime that is inaccessible to traditional astronomical observations and laboratory tests. We present four tests of the consistency of the data with binary black hole gravitational waveforms predicted by general relativity. One test subtracts the best-fit waveform from the data and checks the consistency of the residual with detector noise. The second test checks the consistency of the low- and high-frequency parts of the observed signals. The third test checks that phenomenological deviations introduced in the waveform model (including in …

Postmagmatic Tectonic Evolution Of The Outer Izu‐Bonin Forearc Revealed By Sediment Basin Structure And Vein Microstructure Analysis: Implications For A 15 Ma Hiatus Between Pacific Plate Subduction Initiation And Forearc Extension, Walter Kurz, Peter Micheuz, Gail L. Christeson, M. Reagan, John W. Shervais, Steffen Kutterolf, A. Robertson, Kurt Krenn, K. Michibayashi, D. Quandt

Geosciences Faculty Publications

International Ocean Discovery Program Expedition 352 recovered sedimentary‐volcaniclastic successions and extensional structures (faults and extensional veins) that allow the reconstruction of the Izu‐Bonin forearc tectonic evolution using a combination of shipboard core data, seismic reflection images, and calcite vein microstructure analysis. The oldest recorded biostratigraphic ages within fault‐bounded sedimentary basins (Late Eocene to Early Oligocene) imply a ~15 Ma hiatus between the formation of the igneous basement (52 to 50 Ma) and the onset of sedimentation. At the upslope sites (U1439 and U1442) extension led to the formation of asymmetric basins reflecting regional stretch of ~16–19% at strain rates of …

Volume 57, Number 15: November 20, 2019, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Tests Of General Relativity With The Binary Black Hole Signals From The Ligo-Virgo Catalog Gwtc-1, B. P. Abbott, S. Mukherjee

Physics & Astronomy Faculty Publications

The detection of gravitational waves by Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo provides an opportunity to test general relativity in a regime that is inaccessible to traditional astronomical observations and laboratory tests. We present four tests of the consistency of the data with binary black hole gravitational waveforms predicted by general relativity. One test subtracts the best-fit waveform from the data and checks the consistency of the residual with detector noise. The second test checks the consistency of the low- and high-frequency parts of the observed signals. The third test checks that phenomenological deviations introduced in the waveform model (including in …

Integrated Simulation Optimization Of Hard Shoulder Running Combined With Speed Harmonization, Ruimin Li, Ye Zhen, Bin Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: We have a study on hard shoulder running (HSR) combined with speed harmonization. The breakdown events were screened out during the study period from massive detector data. The impact of hard shoulder volume on breakdown probabilities was analyzed. The nonparametric breakdown probabilities distribution model and logistic regression model were put forward based on highway mainline traffic volume, hard shoulder volume and ramp volume from the study case which was divided into three factors-basic segment, on-ramp merging segment and off-ramp diverging segment. The speed harmonization and HSR were optimized through reducing the traffic breakdown probabilities of a congested traffic network. …

Simulation Estimation On Directional Green-Wave Traffic Control In Nanning City, Yiman Du, Hongfan Su, Chen Yu, Longfei Liu, Jianping Wu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Due to the noticeable development of Nanning city, traffic congestion has become a serious problem, especially during the peak hours along the Binhu road. The development of Nanning city is restricted by the imbalance distribution of traffic flow. In order to ease the overload burden of traffic along the Binhu road during the peak hours, the current problems are analyzed and some solutions with directional green-wave traffic control are proposed. Traffic microscopic simulation software is used to estimate the improvement between before and after implementations of the solutions.

Multi-Agent Modeling And Simulation On China's Marine Energy Channel Security, Yongchen Guo, Shen Yang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Security factors influencing China's offshore energy channel are analyzed, and the actual situation of China's oil import and transportation is described. Based on multi-agent modeling and simulation method, and starting at the micro level, the energy transport process is simulated and a multi-agent model of China's offshore energy channel (middle east lines) is built; and the simulation program on the NetLogo platform is conducted. The results show that the quantity of China’s VLCC is far from enough; the security impact of tropical cyclones is more serious than that of pirates; the increase proportion of carrier’s quantity is usually lower …

Simulation Of Gas-Liquid Mixing Flow In A Stirred Tank With Inverted Umbrella-Type Surface Aerator, Wenli Wei, Weili Lou, Panpan Li, Yuling Liu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The way of computational fluid dynamics with k-ε turbulence model as well as multiple reference frame method was used to simulate the hydraulic characteristics of gas-liquid mixing flow in a stirred tank installed with an inverted umbrella-type surface aerator. The inverted umbrella aerator consists of eight blades, and rotates at 5.23rad/s. The main purpose of this simulation is to study the distributions of air volume fraction and characteristics of mixing flow. The simulation results show that the distribution of the mixing flow is symmetrical; the change rules of the gas distribution at different positions along the axis direction are …

Parameter Matching Optimization Of Pure Electric Vehicle Based On Firefly Algorithm, Li Yan, Yigang He

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: According to the design requirements and technical index of pure electric vehicle, the parameters of motor and battery related to power and economic performance are selected based on the computing results. Based on ADVISOR, a vehicle model of pure electric vehicle is established in MATLAB environment with the corresponding parameters validating the simulation results. On this basis, the multi-objective function is established, which includes the power performance, economic performance and cost price. This function is optimized by the firefly algorithm, which makes the dynamic parameters, the dynamic performance and economy performance of pure electric vehicle be improved significantly and …

Colored Petri Net Based Modeling On Warship Command And Control Information Flow, Xueguang Zhou, Weidong Lü, Zhimin Yuan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the current problems of the complexity, influence of human factors, reusability and others, this paper built a warship command and control (C2) information flow model and obtained the warship C2 model with command and feedback information flow. This paper also defined standard information flow and position structure, and solved the reusing issue. The authenticity of information flow guaranteed the objectivity of this model, which met the demands of different kinds of vessels, and promoted the compactness and fitness between C2 system and warship reality on the model level.

Identification And Prediction Of Room Temperature Delay Neural Network Model For Vav Air Conditioning, Xiuming Li, Jili Zhang, Tianyi Zhao, Tingting Chen

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the problem of mathematical description for dynamic response characteristic of indoor temperature time-delay system, the fundamental principle of neural network model identification is introduced in regulation process of variable air volume (VAV) air conditioning system. Considering the model structure of Elman neural network, this paper presents an optimal selection algorithm for layer delay coefficient in order to determine delay time between indoor temperature and regulation parameters; and a multiple-step prediction model of indoor temperature time-delay system based on Elman neural network is built. The effectiveness of the proposed method is validated through the simulation experiment.

Design Of Adaptive Predictive Controller For Superheated Steam Temperature Control, Qian Hong, Yuqing Feng

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: An adaptive model predictive controller for overheating steam temperature control of thermal power plants is designed, which is based on the control object with large delay, large inertia, nonlinearity and strong time-varying properties. Through the on-line identification and control of different models, compared with predictive controllers in a general model, in terms of adjusting the superheat steam temperature, the adjusting time can be shortened drastically, the overshoot can be reduced or even eliminated, and the dynamic performance is improved greatly when applying in adaptive model predictive controller. The results show that the adaptive model predictive controller, because of its …

Climate Change And Human Rights: Shaping The Narrative For Reflexive Responses From Civilization’S Leadership To Counter And Abate Climate Change And Enhance The Role Of Human Rights In The Rule Of Law, Michael Donlan

New England Journal of Public Policy

This article offers a bold new legal process for enhancing and upgrading the rule of law to enable civilization to cope with and counter the mounting damage and injustice caused by climate change. Climate change, once an unimaginable threat, is now a brutal, ubiquitous game changer that is leading inexorably to the demise of all humanity. Only by enhancing the rule of law and melding international law with domestic law can civilization fashion a coherent, global action plan for survival.

For almost three centuries greenhouse gases have been emitted around the world by the burning of fossil fuel, and—most alarming—these …

Smart Design And Simulation Of Aerospace Control System Based On Digital Twin, Xiaoxiang Liu, Tang Liang, Haibo Zeng, Yubai Liu, Xinbang Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In accordance with the demand for intelligent development of spacecraft, and on the basis of the existing model-driven aerospace control design and simulation system, the new technological architectures using the digital twin and digital thread technique are carried out to achieve intelligent scheme design, simulation verification and in-orbit analysis. Employing the intelligent interconnection concept of cyber-physical systems, the space-ground integrated big data analysis and knowledge automation system are proposed. Based on this, the practical application scenarios are put forward through the full development flow and the entire life cycle. Not only it covers the smart application of information technology, …

Spatiotemporal Characteristics Of Air Pollutants, Meteorology And Traffic During Heavy Haze Pollution In Beijing, Dongmei Hu, Jianping Wu, Kun Tian, Lüchao Liao, Yiman Du

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: We analyzed the spatiotemporal characteristics of air pollutants, meteorology, and average road speed during a heavy haze pollution period; and explored the combined impacts of temporary traffic restrictions and meteorological conditions on air quality. The results showed that five pollution stages were identified with remarkable variation patterns based on the evolution of PM_2.5 concentration and weather conditions; and it also showed that the southern sites experienced heavier pollution than the northern sites. Stage P3 exhibited a combined effect of meteorology and traffic restrictions with delayed functions. A good AQI was more likely with higher temperature and lower humidity. …

Stereo Matching Based On Enhanced Message Passing For Investigation Of Traffic Accident Scenes, Jingzhou Huang, Houpan Zhou, Liliang Wang, Xiaofang Huang, Li Na

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The investigation of traffic accident scenes requires restoring real scenes in a given time, and it can be implemented through binocular vision technique. For its core procedure—stereo matching, we studied the popular hierarchical belief propagation (HBP) algorithm and presented an improved approach which contained two modules: optimization in the native level and cost transmission between adjacent levels. The optimization ability is improved by enhancing the impact of message passing within and between levels for estimating disparities of unmatched points and correcting wrong disparities. Experiment results show that the optimization ability of the improved approach has been enhanced, and …

Visual Simulation Of Dynamic Burning Scene Of Single Plant, Weilong Ding, Linfeng Luo, Zheng Lei, Fuli Wu, Lifeng Xu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: At present, the research of the interactive process between plants and the flame mainly focuses on the visual simulation of forest fire scenario, but it is lack of the study on description of the interaction of individual plants and flame in detail. Aiming at this issue, this paper proposed a visual solution to model the process of a single plant burning. We established a plant model based on the branch node relationship and used particle system to model the flame. We set up a distance temperature field around a flame by using bounding sphere, and used a collision …

Simulation Analysis Of Self-Driving Travelling Routes, Sun Ling, Ya Dong, Liu Wei, Guanyun Yang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: China's tourism industry develops rapidly. By building self-driving traveling plan model and using traversal algorithm and stochastic optimization algorithm, the area optimal travel plans with Matlab simulation are obtained. If traveling time is too long in one area, the K-mean clustering algorithm can be used to divide it into two parts for simulation. A case study of 5A attractions in China is used for establishing a national self-driving traveling plan model. The concept of the Time Value is proposed. By comparing the travel modes of plane, train and car, the common model is established. The sensitivity analysis of Time …

Travel Time Reliability Of Inside Area Of Roundabouts, Yuzhou Duan, Tingting Chai, Jian Jie

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Based on the travel time reliability, this paper analyzes the traffic states in the inside area of the roundabout. The travel time reliability model is established from three aspects: route path, entrance and system, and the practicability of the model is verified by the VISSIM simulation. On this basis, the correlation analysis is made on between the adjacent paths of the same entrance and adjacent paths of the adjacent entrances, and the fitting equations are obtained. Taking the number of lanes, traffic volumes, proportion of left-turns and the rate of heavy vehicles as variables, a sensitivity analysis …

System Analysis Method Based On Simulation Big Data, Guangya Si, Wang Fei, Liu Yang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Wargaming and exploratory simulation with large-scale simulation systems produce massive simulation data. These data contain many complexity patterns of war, and are significant samples for studying the mechanism of war. Based on the definition of simulation big data, an analysis framework based on simulation big data is proposed, which is divided into three levels: simulation environment and data planning, big data acquisition and storage, and analysis and mining. The simulation data planning and analysis and mining are briefly introduced.

Optimal Compensation Control Strategy For Four-Axle Vehicle With All-Wheel Steering System, Baohua Wang, Yu Chao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the problem of poor stability of traditional multi-axle commercial vehicles, an optimal control strategy for multi-axle steering wheel is proposed. Through the establishment of the four-axis vehicle model, the wheel angle proportional feed-forward control algorithm and the yaw rate feedback control algorithm are studied. The optimal compensating control algorithm of the wheel angle proportional feed-forward and yaw rate feedback is proposed, and the control strategy is also verified through joint simulation. The results show that the full-wheel steering optimal compensation control strategy can keep the center-of-mass skew angle close to zero at all vehicle speeds, …

Semantic Value-Driven 3d Upright Posture Figure Model Transformation, Yangfu Ren, Yuanyuan Pu, Xu Dan, Wenhua Qian

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In medical equipment, clothing design, film production and computer games, 3D human body model is an indispensable element, but directly obtaining it by means of scanning the human body model does not directly apply in many environments, so we need to moderate deformation model according to the environment. The operation difficulty of the model of deformation is considered, and the deformation effect is achieved. For studying the 3D human body model deformation problem, the deformation of semantic driven model is introduced. Semantic values of height, leg length and shoulder height were obtained by measuring the position of joint points …

Dynamic Interference Detection Algorithm For Bearing With Scar, Jinyuan Jia, Naihao Zheng

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To solve the dynamic interference detection problem of scar bearing in visual assembly, an efficient dynamic interference inspection algorithm for scar bearing is proposed. The first step is to perform vertex management on the 3D reconstructed scar bearing model through the quad-tree; the second step is to select the appropriate algorithm for the calculation of the maximum interference distance by considering bearing shape and its motion characteristics. The research shows that the algorithm can quickly and efficiently test the dynamic interference and calculate the interference distance for the bearing with scar, which can effectively improve the efficiency of bearing …

Adaptive Backstepping Control Based Closed-Loop I/F Control Of Sensorless Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator, Chang Da, Yu Yang, Zengqiang Mi, Xiaoming Zheng, Chenjun Sun

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: A novel strategy applied closed-loop adaptive back-stepping control to permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) is proposed targeting the problem of the modification of torque for mechanical elastic energy storage (MEES) system utilizing PSMG as power source. This paper establishes the mathematical model of MEES system and PMSG, and presents the closed-loop adaptive backstepping control which makes the angle between the dq axis oriented by the current of stator and the dq axis oriented by the rotor a constant value via the speed and current closed-loop based on the analysis of open-loop I/f control. The closed-loop adaptive back-stepping control can …

Multi-Projector Annular Display Based On Laser Marking Points, Shuiying Ge, Jitao Neng, Shibiao Xu, Xiaopeng Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: This paper proposes a software method to construct a multi-projector display system. Based on the known geometric parameters of the projection curve surface such as radius, radian and the height of the circular-screen and the laser marking points, this method calculates the projection matrix of each projector to warp the image of each projector correctly. The Alpha blending and gamma rectification techniques are used to do the color blending. The experimental results show that the geometric warping and color blending effects of the seamless multi-projector display system are stable and effective.

Future Traffic Accident Risk Investigation Based On Human-Machine-Environment Factors, Yuan Quan, Gao Yan, Chenlu Qiu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Based on the theory of human-machine-environment system engineering, this paper investigated the developing trends of autonomous vehicles and the types of traffic crashes in China, and integrated changing human-vehicle-road factors of traffic system to speculate the possible new types and scenarios of traffic crashes. The recent occurred crash cases involving autonomous vehicles were concerned and investigated. In future, some new affecting factors such as the mix traffic with various autonomous vehicles and piloted vehicles, the switching of driving behavior between human and machine, and the information security of intelligent traffic system, may cause traffic crashes. Among these, the human …

Potential Users Of Battery Electric Vehicle Based On Big Data Of Floating Vehicles, Kong Yuan, Yiman Du, Jianping Wu, Kezhen Hu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Nowadays, the Chinese government is strongly pushing the adoption of new energy vehicles, so it is of great significance to find the most suitable users of EV (Electric Vehicle). This paper did a data mining work to find out target user group of EV based on two-month traveling data, driver information and vehicle attribute information of 12,000 floating vehicles in Beijing. The results show that residential area is more suitable to push the adoption of EV than other functional areas; adding charging piles in the destination area can turn the 9.2% of drivers who are not suitable for EV …

Novel Star Map Identification Algorithm Using Improved Radial Features, Junyang Zhao, Zhili Zhang, Dianjian Liu, Zhaofa Zhou, Zhenjun Chang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to improve the star map identification efficiency and insure the identification veracity, the radial feature is ameliorated by cyclic feature, and a new star map identification method based on the ameliorative radial feature matching is proposed. The star map data are processed according to quadrant order to establish the database of new radial feature. The radial feature matching between the observation stars in the matching star map and the reference star in the feature database is carried out in the order of circumferential quadrant. The star with the largest count in the star database is the final …

Simulation Analyses Of A Method For Extracting Dynamic Parameters From Forced Vibration Responses, Yumiao Wei, Zhili Zhang, Zhengjun Chang, Junyang Zhao, Xiangyang Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To characterize the dynamic features of electromechanical system, a method is researched for dynamic parameters extraction from the forced vibration responses. The forced vibration response signals are processed by HVD method, and the free damped oscillation components are acquired. The SSA-FREEVIB analysis is conducted for the obtained components to measure the dynamic characteristics. The equalization procedures are implemented for the backbones and damping data, the resonance frequency and Q value are therefore accurately estimated. Simulation results show that the calculated resonance frequency and Q value coincide well with the theoretical values. A good anti-noise performance of the proposed …

Study On The Matching Mediation Method Between Virtual Maintenance Personnel And Work Steps, Yunrong Zhang, Zhili Zhang, Xiangyang Li, Weichang Xu, Kuixia Han, Li Liang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the problem that each maintenance worker cannot play a full role in dealing with the concurrent conflict of maintenance steps, this paper puts forward a matching mechanism between maintenance steps and maintenance workers according to the level of authority, expounds the status information of maintenance workers, divides the difficulty level of maintenance steps, and gives the matching process between maintenance workers and maintenance steps. The matching process is modeled and simulated by using colored Petri nets and CPN tools. The simulation results show that the matching mechanism can solve the problem that the role of …