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Group Decision Making Model For Weapon Selection Using Extended Vikor Method Under Intuitionistic Fuzzy Environment, Shanliang Yang, Wang Peng, Li Ge, Kedi Huang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: With respect to weapon system selection problem, in which attribute weights are completely unknown and attribute values are expressed with linguistic information, a multi-attribute group decision-making method based on extended VIKOR was proposed. The intuitionistic fuzzy weighted averaging (IFWA) operator was introduced to aggregate all the individual decision-making information in order to obtain the intuitionistic fuzzy decision matrix. The intuitionistic fuzzy entropy method was utilized to obtain the objective weights of evaluation criteria. The alternative weapon systems were ranked according to the basic concept of extended VIKOR method. A case study of air-to-ground guided missile selection problem for UCAV …

Research On Attitude Controller Based On Modified Adaptive Robust Sliding Mode In Low-Flying, Yunjie Wu, Chuang Song, Jingxing Zuo

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Regarding inertia uncertainties, external disturbances and severe nonlinear coupling factors among the three channels including pitching, yawing and rolling at low-flying, controller design of wide adaptability could quickly and precisely realize the spacecraft attitude tracking control in a limited time. Based on the nonlinear model of the aircraft attitude, a kind of modified controllers was designed based on a robust adaptive sliding mode controller in the finite time convergence among three channels, the controller is continuous and differentiable. The adaptive controller was improved to stop a large controller output. Simulation results show that the designed attitude controller can …

Control System Design Based On Integral Sliding Mode Of Quadrotor, Zengqiang Chen, Chenlu Wang, Li Yi, Zhang Qing, Mingwei Sun

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: A double closed-loop control system based on integral sliding mode was proposed to solve the problems of position and attitude control of an under-actuated, nonlinear coupling quadrotor model. An integral sliding mode control method was applied in the inner loop attitude control and a PID controller was designed in the outer loop position control. Due to the under-actuated property of the quadrotor model, desired pitch and roll angles were given by outer loop controller. The stability of the designed control system was proved by Lyapunov stability theorem. Simulation results on Matlab show the effectiveness of the proposed control system …

Process Model Of Complex R & D Project Based On Design Structure Matrix, Baosen Yang, Kejun Zheng, Lai Ling

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Since complex product R&D project is characteristic with more stochastic factors, a process model was established for complex product R&D project. The model made a comprehensive description of complex information dependencies between activities, timing between the upstream and downstream, feedback iterative relationship, parallel overlapping relationship, constraints and process parameters (time parameters, cost parameters, rework probability, rework impact, learning curve, etc.) by multi-view approach. Some case studies were proposed in detail to illustrate the modeling process. This provides new ways and means of the simulation for the complex product R&D project risk analysis.

Soft Sensor Of Concentration Of Sodium Aluminate Solution Based On Reduction Robust Lssvm, Rongling Sun, Xiaoshan Qian

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Taking into account of poor stability, radioactive, higher maintenance costs and lack of manual detection of serious lag issues for online testing instrument of sodium aluminate concentration, combined with the mechanism analysis of the evaporation process, selecting parameters that affect the concentration of sodium aluminate solution as the auxiliary variables, using weighted loss function of the least squares support vector machine (Least Squares Support Vector Machine, LSSVM), a robust soft measuring for the concentration of sodium aluminate solution was achieved. Schmidt method was used to simplify the matrix and reduce the computational complexity. Industrial process data simulation results show …

Modeling And Simulation Of Mooring System In Anchor Handling Simulator, Zhongxian Zhu, Yin Yong, Helong Shen

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Dynamics modeling and simulation of the mooring system are the key technologies in Anchor Handling Simulator (AHS), the model's quality and the visualization have great impact on the real-time, fidelity and immersed feeling in the scene simulation, and hence affect the quality of training on the anchor handling operation by using AHS. Based on the Lumped Mass Method the dynamics model of the mooring line was built up, and 4-order Runge-Kutta method was used to solve the model, and the computing speed could meet the demand on real-time; A model for the mooring line embedded in seabed soil was …

Vector Field Topology Analysis And Application In Visualization, Li Chao, Lingda Wu, Bin Zhao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Vector field topology analysis is an important tool of feature-based visualization of vector fields. As a frontier research of flow field visualization, topology analysis extracts the topological structures as vector fields' features, helps uses filter important data, and reduce the occlusion and visual cluster. Based on mathematical definitions related to vector field topology analysis, different methods were introduced along with their advantages and shortcomings, and a knowledge system of vector field topology analysis was well-established. The applications and significance of topology analysis were explored to play a greater role, and the combination with other visualization techniques was discussed …

Color Transfer Based On K-Means Clustering Algorithm And Region Matching, Ziying Zhang, Mingquan Zhou, Wuyang Shui, Zhongke Wu, Zheng Xia

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: For color transfer between colorful images, we used K-means clustering to classify image pixels and we also proposed nearest region matching algorithm. This algorithm can avoid the problem that multiple regions matched to the same region, and it can get the best match results between the two images. Translate the color space from RGB to for the two images. Divide color image and luminance mapped shape image using K-means models into the same number of classes. Determine the relationship between regions of the two images using Euclidean distance and the nearest region matching algorithm. Complete color transfer from color …

Application Of Mutil-Level Fuzzy Algorithm In Ir Countermeasure Performance Integrated Evaluation, Li Fan, Geng Xu, Xiaojie Dong, Zehua Hong

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to improve the evaluation precision of countermeasure of IR guidance systems, a new method was proposed. The principle of multi-level fuzzy comprehension evaluation was analyzed, and a four level fuzzy comprehension evaluation was established. The result of the example under different simulation conditions shows its effectiveness.

A Pulse-Decay Method For Low Permeability Analyses Of Granular Porous Media: Mathematical Solutions And Experimental Methodologies, Quinhong Hu

Earth & Environmental Sciences Datasets - Archive

This dataset is for a manuscript titled "A pulse-decay method for low permeability analyses of granular porous media: Mathematical solutions and experimental methodologies" being reviewed by Water Resources Research, a journal of American Geophysical Union and Wiley (2020-07-29)

Image Object Extraction Based On Semantic Segmentation And Label Loss, Xiaoru Wang, Peirong Xu, Zhihong Yu, Fu Li

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Object extraction refers to the operation of obtaining an object area from an image based on a small amount of mark information given by users, which is a key step in image processing. In order to obtain a complete object profile, current methods usually require a large number of manual annotations, especially for objects with irregular contours. Since traditional algorithms rely on low-level pixel features without semantic information, and are based on obvious mathematical assumptions (ie, strong inductive bias), it is difficult to completely identify objects. At present, in order to improve the integrity of object extraction, semantic segmentation-based methods …

University Of Kentucky Measurements Of Wind, Temperature, Pressure And Humidity In Support Of Lapse-Rate Using Multisite Fixed-Wing And Rotorcraft Unmanned Aerial Systems, Sean C. C. Bailey, Michael P. Sama, Caleb A. Canter, Luis Felipe Pampolini, Zachary S. Lippay, Travis J. Schuyler, Jonathan D. Hamilton, Sean B. Macphee, Isaac S. Rowe, Christopher D. Sanders, Virginia G. Smith, Christina N. Vezzi, Harrison M. Wight, Jesse B. Hoagg, Marcelo I. Guzman, Suzanne Weaver Smith

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

In July 2018, unmanned aerial systems (UASs) were deployed to measure the properties of the lower atmosphere within the San Luis Valley, an elevated valley in Colorado, USA, as part of the Lower Atmospheric Profiling Studies at Elevation – a Remotely-piloted Aircraft Team Experiment (LAPSE-RATE). Measurement objectives included detailing boundary layer transition, canyon cold-air drainage and convection initiation within the valley. Details of the contribution to LAPSE-RATE made by the University of Kentucky are provided here, which include measurements by seven different fixed-wing and rotorcraft UASs totaling over 178 flights with validated data. The data from these coordinated UAS flights …

The Investigation Of Surface Structures On Various Pathogens And Their Interactions With The Human Immune System, Carmen M. Villalobos

Biomedical Engineering ETDs

The cell surface is the first interface the host immune system encounters and

its investigation has led to a better understanding of cellular biology and types of

pathways that pathogens target in a host cell. The cell surface has evolved to include

many functions such as manipulation of the cytoskeleton, cell signaling, membrane

trafficking, adhesion, and integration into host tissue. The pathogens of interest are

the pathogenic fungus, Candida albicans, and the parasite, Giardia lamblia and we

investigate the consequences of drug treatments on the cell surface, leading to

promising new targets.

Modeling And Simulation Of A Supercritical Co2-Liquid Sodium Compact Heat Exchanger For Sodium Fast Reactors, Hailei Wang, Sean M. Kissick

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Publications

The study focuses on modeling and simulations of sodium-sCO2 intermediary compact heat exchangers for sodium-cooled fast reactors (SFR). A simplified 1-D analytical model was developed in companion with a 3-D CFD model. Using classic heat transfer correlations for Nusselt number, some simulation results using the 1-D model have achieved reasonable match with the CFD simulation results for longer channels (i.e., 40 cm and 80 cm). However, for short channel (10 cm) when axial conduction within the sodium fluid is significant, the 1-D model significantly over-predicted the heat transfer effectiveness. By incorporating the temperature-jump model, the 1-D model can extend its …

Defect Detection In Friction Stir Welding By Measureable Signals, Johnathon Bryce Hunt

Theses and Dissertations

Friction stir welding (FSW) is an advantageous solid-state joining process, suitable for many materials in the energy, aerospace, naval and automotive industries. Like all other welding processes, friction stir welding requires non-destructive evaluation (NDE). The time and resources to preform NDE is expensive. To reduce these costs, nontraditional NDE methods are being developed for FSW. Spectral based defect recognition uses the forces during the welding process to validate weld quality. Although spectral NDE methods have shown promise as an alternative NDE processes, many research welding speeds do not correspond to manufacturing speeds, nor do they explain the relationship between the …

High-Precision, Mixed-Signal Mismatch Measurement Of Metal-Oxide-Metal Capacitors And A 13-Ghz 5-Bit 360-Degree Phase Shifter, Danilo Bustamante

Theses and Dissertations

A high-precision mixed-signal mismatch measurement technique for metal-oxide metal (MoM) capacitors as well as the design of a 13-GHz 5-bit 360-degree phase shifter are presented. This thesis presents a high-precision, mixed-signal mismatch measurement technique for metal-oxide–metal capacitors. The proposed technique incorporates a switched-capacitor op amp within the measurement circuit to significantly improve the measurement precision while relaxing the resolution requirement on the backend analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The proposed technique is also robust against multiple types of errors. A detailed analysis is presented to quantify the sensitivity improvement of the proposed technique over the conventional one. In addition, this thesis proposes …

Artificial Neural Network Discovery Of A Switchable Metasurface Reflector, J. R. Thompson, J. A. Burrow, P. J. Shah, Jonathan E. Slagle, E. S. Harper, A. Van Rynbach, I. Agha, M. S. Mills

Student Publications

Optical materials engineered to dynamically and selectively manipulate electromagnetic waves are essential to the future of modern optical systems. In this paper, we simulate various metasurface configurations consisting of periodic 1D bars or 2D pillars made of the ternary phase change material Ge2Sb2Te5 (GST). Dynamic switching behavior in reflectance is exploited due to a drastic refractive index change between the crystalline and amorphous states of GST. Selectivity in the reflection and transmission spectra is manipulated by tailoring the geometrical parameters of the metasurface. Due to the immense number of possible metasurface configurations, we train deep neural networks capable of exploring …

Communication Model Modeling Method In Warfare Modeling And Simulation, Yuanfeng Li, Jianping Liu, Chengying Shi

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The limitation of the traditional communication model modeling methods was analyzed. On the basis of detailed analysis the requirements of communication modeling and simulation, the method of communication model modeling method was designed based on the communication effects. It shows how to represent communication asset and combines the input and output of the model with the simulation verification scenario to illustrate the validity and applicability of the communication model. This method can effectively solve the impact analysis of communication problem for operational effectiveness, saves development costs and supplies the reference method of C⁴ISR model in warfare modeling …

3-Dimensional Kinematics Simulation Of Gear Hobbing, Rongchuang Zhang, Wang Jun, Wang Bo, Wanshan Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To save inevitable modeling insufficiencies owing to the simplified modeling strategie, 3-dimensional kinematics simulation of gear hobbing based on solid modeling was developed. On the basis of the kinematic relationship and positional relationships between the hob cutter and work piece, the vector model of the gear hobbing motion based time-driven was put forward. Based on UG Secondary Development, geometrical model of hob tooth rake face and curvilinear model of hob tooth path were developed, and the swept geometric entity of the hob tooth was developed through the use of the combination of these two models. The intersection of …

Dynamic Simulation Of Single Abrasive Grain Cutting Tc4 Based On Sph Method, Wang Yan, Wang Shuai, Jianguo Liu, Xiong Wei

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Considering the negative effects of mesh distortion on calculation accuracy in FEM simulation, a novel mesh free method named Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) method was employed to simulate the process of single CBN abrasive grain cutting TC4. Establishing a SPH model of TC4 workpiece and a FEM model of single abrasive grain with cutting edges similar to the real abrasive grain, the influences of cutting depth on grinding forces and chip formative process were studied systematically. The simulation results state that grinding forces enlarge with the increase of cutting depth, while grinding force ratio decreases. And TC4 chip formative …

Radar Countermeasures Simulation Factor Analysis Method Of Fidelity-Oriented, Guoliang Wang, Huanyao Dai, Xujian Shen, Zhou Bo

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: It is crucial to assess the fidelity of operational objectives simulation and complex electromagnetic environment building for designing a military simulation system. Traditional confidence, credibility, similarity are difficult to fully evaluate the entire system, and hard to focus. To solve the problem of fidelity analysis and evaluation of operational objectives and battlefield simulation environment building, the concept and content of simulation fidelity were analyzed to explore the factor analysis principle and hierarchical classification method, etc., taking radar group network confrontation as an example, and its level division structure was given. General principles and methods of radar countermeasure high-fidelity simulation …

Model Granularity Control Oriented Multi-Resolution Modeling, Huachao Mao, Gongzhuang Peng, Heming Zhang, Jiaxin Zhao, Minghui Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Multi-resolution modeling and simulation has been widely applied in various fields, but the current multi-resolution modeling and simulation methods cannot effectively, systematically and comprehensively address four key issues: resolution control, model consistency, information loss and cross resolution interaction. Addressing these four issues, Model Granularity Control Oriented Multi-Resolution Modeling was proposed. This modeling approach has two core modeling components: resolution state chart and resolution connecting bridge, the former is to use UML state diagram to control granularity changes triggered by cross-resolution interaction, human-computer interaction and resource optimization model, and the latter is to model the relationship between different resolution …

Motion Planning Algorithm Based On Overall Trajectory For Locomotion Of 6-Legged Robot, Zuhua Guo, Shenjiang Wang, Shijie Zhao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: A traditional motion planning method based on gaits is difficult to adopt to complicate nature terrain. In order to solve the problem, a planning algorithm based on overall trajectory was proposed. The basic unit of robot maneuver was a walking step. The proposed method was to estimate position of robot in the next moment along a given overall trajectory, and then to plan the joints’ trajectory of robot. In this algorithm, the motion of a single step was decomposed into two parts, the motion of moving robot body with support of legs and the motion of swinging legs forward, …

Spherical Qtm-Based Submerged Simulation System Of Sea Level Rise, Huaqiao Xing, Miaole Hou, Wang Lei, Xiaoyi Jiang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Focused on the dynamic simulation of submerged area after the rise of sea level, key technical issues were discussed, such as data organization and scheduling in large-scale 3D scene, submerged area dynamic simulation based on the adjacent relations of QTM (Quaternary Triangular Mesh) grids. A submerged simulation system based on QTM was designed and developed using Visual C#3.0 programing language and Microsoft DirectX 9 graphic interface, and the overall structure and main function of the system were introduced in detail. Tianjin Binhai New Area was selected as study area for submerged area dynamic simulation under different sea levels …

Study Of Setting Up Simulation Platform Of Self-Adaptive Flight Control System With Self-Repair Function, Long Hao, Shujie Song

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The frame and characteristic of self-adaptive flight control system with self-repair function for aircraft with thrust vector were studied. RHO optimal algorithm was used to realize online controller design. MSLS algorithm was used to realize online flight identify parameters. Global parity space method, sensor data fusion and probability theory were used to realize FDI algorithm. The simulation platform used to simulate self-repair function with aircraft control surface failure was developed using OOP language VC++6.0 and three-dimensional graphics language OpenGL. Simulations show that the control surface and flight aerodynamic parameter change with flying states in the flight movement …

Uav Takeoff Decision Based On Neural Network Model Of Takeoff Capability, Yongtao Peng, Yueping Wang, Xiaoting Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To enhance the safety in case of engine flameout failure, a new type of UAV takeoff decision based on neural network capacity model was proposed. Two capacity parameters of takeoff safety in case of engine flameout failure were defined, one is the maximum velocity for a safe takeoff and the other is the minimum velocity for a safe shut down. A calculation method based on iterative simulations for those parameters under multiple flight conditions was introduced. Double layer neural networks were used to model the relationship between flight conditions and the capacity parameters, to realize the compressive storage and …

Transient Analysis Of Metro Vehicle Auxiliary Inverter During Pantograph And Catenary Off-Line, Xiaobo Li, Wu Hao, Jiechen Xu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Pantograph and catenary off-line brings great harm to the safe and reliable operation of subway vehicles. The equivalent process during off-line and the off-line equivalent circuit of subway vehicles was proposed. Taking a metro vehicles powered auxiliary inverter system as an example, the off-line transient analysis was carried out, and a simulation test was conducted. As shown in the results, the useful signal during off-line greatly reduced in vehicle system and the harmonics of Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) voltage was greatly increased. The questions about heat-resistant and insulation arose, which caused the inverter module to damage and greatly …

Simulation And Test Of Mold Transport Mechanism Of Multi Mold Cycle Production Line, Yanjun Xiao, Liu Rui, Haiping Song, Jing Ran, Lihu He

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: A new mold transport mechanism was put forward. In order to verify its strength and stability, a three-dimensional model of the institution was established making structural static analysis. The model was simplified according to the results of static analysis and the critical load of the mould delivery mechanism was calculated. Then the buckling analysis of the simplified model and the original model was conducted. According to the simulation analysis of the total deformation nephogram, the stress nephogram, critical load and buckling mode, the strength and stability of the mold transport mechanism were verified. The stress concentration area and the …

Modeling Method Of Airborne Display And Control System Based On Meta-Model Features, Zhile Wang, Jungan Wei, Yu Hui

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Analysed of the current integrated avionics display and control system simulation problems, discussed the system’s function, composition and the simulation design method detailedly. Proposed a reconfigurable modeling method of meta-model features according to the requirements of the simulator develop. Make full used of the feature extraction method meta-model theory, the various elements that make up the system and their relationship was classified and feature abstract and description reasonably, built the meta-model of display and control system. Created the display and control system’s graphic elements, characters and Human-computer interactive interface by GL Studio. Using object-oriented techniques to make reusable class …

Simulation Modeling And Analysis Of Strong Wind-Shear Detected By Airborne Radar In X-Band, Wang Lei, Wei Ming, Yang Tao, Liu Ping

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The fluid mechanics principle and the triangle harmonic function were used to establish a simple and high real-time typical strong wind-shear field model. The simulation data of wind field velocity in horizontal fan-shaped scanning mode and vertical scanning mode based on the parameter and detecting mode of airborne phase array weather radar was proposed. The different characteristics of strong wind shear detected by airborne weather radar on the different altitude were proposed through simulation data analysis. The simulation data credibility of strong wind shear field was analized based on weather radar velocity of a strong squall line process …