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Design And Simulation On Autonomous Landing Of A Quad Tilt Rotor, Supu Xiu, Yuanqiao Wen, Changshi Xiao, Haiwen Yuan, Wenqiang Zhan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the under-actuation of general quadrotors, a novel quad tilt rotor model is proposed. The model decouples the y-direction translation and roll rotation of a quadrotor by the four servos used respectively for the tilting control of the four propellers to realized the tilt hover and tilt flight of the UAV, the UAV can keep a tilt attitude which increases the maneuverability and the precise pose position and attitude control of the tilt UAV and ensures a good performance on the trajectory tracking and landing. A 5-degree polynomial optimization is used in UAV trajectory planning for the strong …

Numerical Research On Ballistic Limit Of Whipple Shield In High-Velocity Range, Yixiao Li, Shengjie Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Limited by the acceleration ability of two-stage light gas guns, few hypervelocity impact experiment of Whipple shield with projectile speed higher than 8 km/s has been performed. The ballistic limit equations can't fully describe the protection ability of Whipple shield in high-velocity range because of the lack of experimental data. GRAY three-phase equation of state is used in the material point method calculation program to simulate the penetration of thick target plate and the high-velocity impact of Whipple shield. The numerical result of Whipple shield ballistic limit shows that the ballistic limit in high-velocity range is higher than the …

Research On A Novel Biogeography-Based Optimization Algorithm Based On Ga, Wang Ning, Lisheng Wei

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to further improve the optimization ability of biogeography-based optimization algorithm, a new genetic algorithm is proposed. The selection operation is added before the migration operation, and the migration individual is selected by the method of "roulette", so that the individuals with higher fitness can be preferentially migrated. The mutation operation combines the genetic gaussian mutation method, and the optimization performance of the algorithm is improved. The convergence condition of the method is derived in theory. Five test functions are used in the experiments, and the results prove that the ameliorated algorithm is better at the results of …

Bacterial Foraging Algorithm With Gravitational Mechanism, Yitao He, Li Jun, Liyan Hao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the weak quorum sensing ability and slow convergence in bacterial foraging algorithm, an algorithm with gravitational mechanism is proposed. The algorithm provides an optimization direction for each bacterium by introducing a gravitational mechanism in the gravitational search algorithm. The original swimming operation of bacterial foraging algorithm is used to realize the local optimization strategy, and the local dimension update is added after the swimming to widen the bacterial search scope in chemotaxis operation. In the migration operation of the bacterial foraging algorithm, the bimodal Gaussian function is introduced to re-initialize the position of the bacteria to avoid …

Interactive Assembly Simulation Platform For Complex Gearbox In Virtual Environmen, Chunyang Jia, Xiangjun Zou, Jinhui Li, Zeqin Zeng, Wang Jie

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the human-computer interaction, behavior simulation and user design in virtual assembly, based on the complex gearbox of large tractors, the simulation method of dynamic motion and behavior of gear with multi-collision body is studied. The positioning method of multi-part model based on axis constraints and surface constraints in virtual environment is proposed. The virtual environment of human-computer interaction is developed. The consumed time of per frame is about 10 ms, and the complex variable-speed motion behavior and its simulation are realized. The virtual assembly system is equipped with AR interface, which can realize the active intelligent virtual …

Vertical Flight Simulation Performance Analysis Based On Power Function Control Command, Zhongjun Qu, Zeyu Kang, Yongmei Cheng

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Based on the fly height control method of modal direct switching, after the input of the control command, the control output may be oscillated or even diverged. The power function conforms to the variation law of the flight altitude command, and is used as the prototype function to derive the relationship between the given height, the current height and the vertical velocity. Using this transformation relationship as the input command of the vertical velocity control loop, a smooth control system is designed. The system does not require control modal switching and can achieve the flight altitude maintenance andflight altitude …

Dynamic Vehicle Distribution Path Optimization Based On Improved Intelligent Water Drop Algorithm, Shuangnan Fan, Jiming Chen, Weimin Gao, Zengfeng Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In view of the unreasonable distribution path, low distribution efficiency and demand uncertainty in the current vehicle distribution process, a dynamic vehicle distribution path optimization method based on the improved intelligent drop algorithm is proposed. According to the customer's demand for delivery time, the soft time window penalty function and customer satisfaction function are constructed. Based on the characteristics of vehicle speed, damage cost, penalty cost and customer satisfaction of vehicle distribution, a vehicle path optimization model is established. The vehicle path optimization model is solved by the intelligent water droplet algorithm. The grey wolf optimization algorithm is used …

Optimal Control Research On Vehicle Magnetorheological Semi-Active Suspension Of Four Degrees Of Freedom, Yongshu Jia, Ahai Miu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Based on system dynamics theory of vehicle, aiming at the model of 1/2 vehicle suspension, the vehicle magnetorheological semi-active suspension dynamic equation and space state equation with four degrees of freedom are established. A linear two times optimal controller and control algorithm for semi-active suspension are designed, and the control strategy based on magnetorheological damper of subdivision vibration velocity is proposed. Suspension simulation model is established to analyze the optimal control effect in SIMULINK. The results show that the magnetorheological semi-active suspension system based on the optimal control of the vehicle can reduce vehicle vertical vibration acceleration and vehicle …

Dynamic Environmental And Economic Dispatching Of Wind Farm Based On Multi-Objective, Le Wei, Xijin Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Wind farms are developing rapidly under the new policy on energy resources vigorously advocated by the state. Its output scheduling is very complex, and needs the integration of economic and environmental factors. Aiming at the large prediction error of wind power, in the dynamic environmental economic dispatch of wind farm, the cost of rotating reserve is taken into account within the generation cost, and the demand of wind power prediction error for rotating reserve capacity is taken into account within the constraint condition. Aiming at the minimum total cost of power generation, the minimum total pollutant emission and minimum …

Modified Fractional Order Sliding Mode Control For Speed Control Of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, Fardila Mohd Zaihidee

Student Works (2020-2029)

In recent years, energy saving research activities have focused on electric motors and their systems since they are the main consumer of electricity in the industrial sector. Permanent magnet synchronous motor is known as a high-efficiency motor and slowly replacing induction motors in the industries. For speed control of PMSM, the sliding mode controller (SMC) has been widely used due to its robustness, high accuracy, and simplicity. The main disadvantage of the SMC method is the chattering phenomenon, which should be reduced or eliminated without compromising the controller’s robustness. Fractional order sliding mode speed control (FOSMC) of PMSM is proposed …

Surface Modification Of Biomaterials To Reduce Polyethylene Wear In Metal-Polymer Contact / Tan Mean Yee, Tan Mean Yee

Student Works (2020-2029)

This research focus on studying different surface modification (Texturing and DLC coating) on the metal part of TKR (Total knee replacement) in improving UHMWPE (Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) wear. TKR was widely being used to relieve knee pain due to osteoarthritis and further restore knee function of patients. Generally, TKR consists of metal femoral component, metal tibial component, and UHMWPE tibial insert. TKR will fail due to various factors over time, however, this study will be focusing on failure cause by loosening. Loosening failure of TKR was mainly caused by wear debris generated during articulation motion, where UHMWPE wear was …

Assessing Vulture Translocation As A Management Tool To Mitigate Airport Bird Strikes, Weber Galvão Novaes, Tarcísio Lyra Dos Santos Abreu, Rafael Soave Guerta

Human–Wildlife Interactions

Collisions between wildlife and aircraft are a major safety concern for international aviation. In the Americas, vultures (Cathartidae) are considered to be one of the most hazardous bird species to airport operations. In this study, we evaluated the use of translocations as a management technique to reduce vulture abundance near the Manaus International Airport (MAO), Manaus, Brazil. The MAO is one of the busiest and most strategically important airports in South America, often referred to as the gateway to the Brazilian Amazon. We captured, wing-tagged, and translocated 98 vultures between August and October 2013 and between January and April 2014. …

Renal Proximal Tubular Nemo Plays A Critical Role In Ischemic Acute Kidney Injury, Sang Jun Han, Ryan M. Williams, Mihwa Kim, Daniel A. Heller, Vivette D'Agati, Marc Schmidt-Supprian, H. Thomas Lee

Publications and Research

We determined that renal proximal tubular (PT) NF-κB essential modulator (NEMO) plays a direct and critical role in ischemic acute kidney injury (AKI) using mice lacking renal PT NEMO and by targeted renal PT NEMO inhibition with mesoscale nanoparticle–encapsulated NEMO binding peptide (NBP MNP). We subjected renal PT NEMO–deficient mice, WT mice, and C57BL/6 mice to sham surgery or 30 minutes of renal ischemia and reperfusion (IR). C57BL/6 mice received NBP MNP or empty MNP before renal IR injury. Mice treated with NBP MNP and mice deficient in renal PT NEMO were protected against ischemic AKI, having decreased renal tubular …

Synthesis And Characterization Of Thermosetting Epoxy Resins From Lignin-Inspired Phenolics, Kelli Marie Hambleton

Theses and Dissertations

The need for renewable polymers able to replace their petrochemical counterparts continues to grow as sustainability concerns constantly rise. Bisguaiacol, a bio-based alternative to bisphenol-A, has been synthesized using vanillyl alcohol and guaiacol via an electrophilic aromatic condensation. Purification provides both bisguaiacol and an oligomeric coproduct with a consistent number average molecular weight and dispersity of about 650 Da and 1.00, respectively, across multiple reaction volume scales. This coproduct has been well characterized as a low molecular weight novolac averaging 5 hydroxyls per molecule and was transformed into an epoxy resin suitable for use in thermosetting resin development. By utilizing …

Celebrating 90-Orbits Around The Sun, Stafford Air & Space Museum

Programs

In celebration of the 90th birthday of Oklahoma astronaut and aerospace legend, Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, the Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford, Oklahoma is offering free admission on September 17th, 2020.

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Framework For Automated Generation Of Constructible Steel Erection Sequences Using Structural Information Of Static Indeterminacy Variation In Bim, Kyungki Kim, Jeewoong Park, Chunhee Cho

Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Faculty Research

For effective pre-construction process, engineers create a 4D building information model (BIM). However, the rich information associated with the creation of the 4D BIM leads to manual effort. Past studies explored methods that automatically generate construction schedules using 3D building models. However, no method properly utilized relationships between building elements to robustly generate 4D BIMs that are structural stable during installation. This research presents an approach to the automated generation of structurally stable construction sequences using a 3D BIM. Focusing on steel erection, we create a framework integrating a 3D BIM and algorithms to create a 4D BIM with detailed …

Drought Frequency Analysis Based On The Development Of A Two-Variate Standardized Index (Rainfall-Runoff), Gholamreza Nikravesh, Mohammad Aghababaei, Mohammad Nazari-Sharabian, Moses Karakouzian

Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Faculty Research

Drought is one of the most drastic events, which has imposed irreparable damages on human societies and may occur in any climate regime. To define drought, given its properties of multidimensionality and randomity, one cannot rely on a single variable/index (e.g., precipitation, soil moisture, and runoff). Accordingly, implementing a novel approach, this study investigated drought events in two basins with different climatic regimes, using multivariate frequency analyses of drought duration, severity, and severity peak, based on developing a Two-variate Standardized Index (TSI). The index was developed based on the concept of copula, by applying rainfall-runoff data (1974-2019) and comparing them …

Assessment Of Material State For Predicting The Durability Of Composites, Vamsee Vadlamudi, Muthu Ram Prabhu Elenchezhian, Partha Pratim Das, Rassel Raihan, Kenneth Reifsnider

Institute of Predictive Performance Methodologies (IPPM-UTARI)-Archive

The long term behavior of composites have been extensively studied for the last four decades. Given the heterogeneity of these materials, the damage accumulation mechanisms lead to superior fatigue performance of composites compared to metals. However, due to the ‘sudden death’ behavior controlled by defect coupling, the precursor to fracture plane development of these materials, the challenge remains on how to assess the real-time material state and predict when it becomes critical? In the recent past, broadband dielectric spectroscopy (BbDS) has been used successfully to assess the material state and predict the material state change (triggered by defect coupling) for …

Unsupervised Learning Methods For Identification Of Defects In Heterogeneous Materials, Muthu Ram Prabhu Elenchezhian, Vamsee Vadlamudi, Rassel Raihan, Kenneth Reifsnider

Institute of Predictive Performance Methodologies (IPPM-UTARI)-Archive

The complexity of composite materials due to the nature of their numerous laminated layers, stacking sequences, type of fibers, resin, and other external factors has challenged the world of structural health monitoring (SHM) and non-destructive inspection (NDI). Post-processing of these SHM and NDI methods has been mostly a manual time-consuming process, with human inspection causing errors associated with the bias decision made by NDI inspectors. Recent advances also call for Cure On The Fly (COTF), by integrating NDI with advanced technologies and analysis techniques such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for on-line real-time predictions of a defect, …

Supporting Coordination Of Children With Asd Using Neurological Music Therapy: A Pilot Randomized Control Trial Comparing An Elastic Touch-Display With Tambourines, Franceli L. Cibrian, Melisa Madrigal, Marina Avelais, Monica Tentori

Engineering Faculty Articles and Research

Aim

To evaluate the efficacy of Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) using a traditional and a technological intervention (elastic touch-display) in improving the coordination of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as a primary outcome, and the timing and strength control of their movements as secondary outcomes.

Methods

Twenty-two children with ASD completed 8 NMT sessions, as a part of a 2-month intervention. Participants were randomly assigned to either use an elastic touch-display (experimental group) or tambourines (control group). We conducted pre- and post- assessment evaluations, including the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ) and motor assessments related to the control of …

Point-Of-Care Devices For Therapeutic, Medical And Environmental Applications, Alisha Prasad

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Point-of-care testing (POCT) or Point-of-use (POU) devices or technologies are defined as testing aids that are capable for onsite use or testing. The key advantages of POCT are low sample volume, quick onsite diagnosis, high accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. POCT has the potential and the benefits to facilitate better health care management by rapid routine diagnosis and monitoring. To reach this goal, several researchers as well as the healthcare industry over a few years have conducted cutting edge research to bring science to technology by developing smart diagnostic devices capable of performing as per patient profiles and make personalized health care …

An Evaluation Of Technical Oral Presentation Components In Engineering, Mohamed Abdullah Adnan

Student Works (2020-2029)

This case study evaluates implementation of Technical Oral Presentations (TOP) components in English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) language course for engineering undergraduates at a technical university. The respondents were 310 engineering undergraduates who registered for English Technical Communication (ETC) course and 12 instructors from Universiti Malaysia Pahang. The case study employs Convergent Parallel design to collect data in all four evaluation components of Context, Input, Process and Product (CIPP) Evaluation Model. Two questionnaires were administered in this study. The Questionnaire Set A were distributed to English language instructors teaching English for Technical Communication course while the Questionnaire Set B …

Automated Interactive 3d Geospatial Data Assimilation, Formatting And Visualization System For Development Of Subsurface Conceptual Site Models, Aaron Cattley, Gavin Hudgeons, Bruce Lee

SMU Data Science Review

The natural evolution of the collection and storage of sub- surface data in Texas has resulted in the current state where data for certain resources, such as water resources, have not been assimilated with state oil and gas and injection data in a meaningful way that allows for rapid understanding and data analysis for a physical land site. The consequences that result due to data from different spheres not being in sync are often duplication of work being performed but not in a consistent manner. However, the reality is that the infrastructure and impacts of these sectors are deeply intertwined. …

Nebraska State And Federal Tax Issues: Opinions Of Rural Nebraskans, John C. Allen, Sam Cordes, Amy M. Smith, Matt Spilker, Amber Hamilton

Rural Futures Institute: Publications

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Executive summary

Introduction

Methodology

Respondent profile

Findings

Nebraska Tax Issues

Federal Government Deficit Reduction

Federal Taxation Options

Federal Program Reduction Alternatives

Conclusions

Specially Designed Multi-Functional Search And Rescue Robot, Khabibullo Kh Nosirov, A.Sh. Shakhobiddinov, Mukhriddin Arabboev, Shohruh Begmatov, O.T. Togaev

Bulletin of TUIT: Management and Communication Technologies

In digital era, robots are becoming an integral part of human life due to their efficiency and high performance. In recent years, search and rescue robot systems are used tremendously in a natural disaster. Nowadays, many areas of the world are getting affected due to natural disasters. Disasters can be exceptional and unstoppable events that are either man-made or natural, such as building collapse, earthquakes, wildfires, and floods, etc. This witnesses the importance of search and rescue robot systems in the emergency field. In the emergency field, a variety of sensing and wireless technologies are used in remote and vision …

Epoxidation Of Cardanol's Terminal Double Bond., Emre Kinaci, Erde Can, John J La Scala, Giuseppe R Palmese

Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Departmental Research

In this investigation, the terminal double bonds of the side chain epoxidized cardanol glycidyl ether (SCECGE) molecule were further epoxidized in the presence of Oxone® (potassium peroxomonosulfate) and fluorinated acetone. Regular methods for the double bond epoxidation are not effective on the terminal double bonds because of their reduced electronegativity with respect to internal double bonds. The terminal double bond functionality of the SCECGE was epoxidized to nearly 70%, increasing the epoxy functionality of SCECGE from 2.45 to 2.65 epoxies/molecule as measured using proton magnetic nuclear resonance (1H-NMR). This modified material—side chain epoxidized cardanol glycidyl ether with terminal epoxies (TE-SCECGE)—was …

Formulation Of A Model Resin System For Benchmarking Processing-Property Relationships In High-Performance Photo 3d Printing Applications., Jianwei Tu, Kamran Makarian, Nicolas J Alvarez, Giuseppe R Palmese

Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Departmental Research

A well-defined resin system is needed to serve as a benchmark for 3D printing of high-performance composites. This work describes the design and characterization of such a system that takes into account processability and performance considerations. The Grunberg–Nissan model for resin viscosity and the Fox equation for polymer Tg were used to determine proper monomer ratios. The target viscosity of the resin was below 500 cP, and the target final Tg of the cured polymer was 150 °C based on tan-δ peak from dynamic mechanical analysis. A tri-component model resin system, termed DA-2 resin, was determined and fully characterized. The …

Resilient Design And Crisis Management, Rich Ham

Operations Management Presentations

Explores the techniques to design resilience into systems, business functions, compliance, quality assurance and response to uncertainty. Includes an overview of Federal Emergency Management Agency principles in resilient design and crisis management, including implementation of National Incident Management System processes and industry standards to frame resilient design, procedures and planning documents. Learn to focus on the use of testing, exercises, and implementation of Plan, Do, Check, Act model to continually improve government, business and personal continuity through periods of cascading uncertainty.

Cee Welcomes Four New Faculty, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

Sept. 16, 2020 — The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University is excited to welcome four new faculty, including three new assistant professors and one new professor.

Measurement Of Three-Dimensional Welding Torch Orientation For Manual Arc Welding Process, Yuming Zhang, Weijie Zhang

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Patents

Methods and systems are provided herein for measuring 3D apparatus (e.g., manual tool or tool accessory) orientation. Example implementations use an auto-nulling algorithm that incorporates a quaternion-based unscented Kalman filter. Example implementations use a miniature inertial measurement unit endowed with a tri-axis gyro and a tri-axis accelerometer. The auto-nulling algorithm serves as an in-line calibration procedure to compensate for the gyro drift, which has been verified to significantly improve the estimation accuracy in three-dimensions, especially in the heading estimation.