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Deal: Differentially Private Auction For Blockchain Based Microgrids Energy Trading, Muneeb Ul Hassan, Mubashir Husain Rehmani, Jinjun Chen

Publications

Modern smart homes are being equipped with certain renewable energy resources that can produce their own electric energy. From time to time, these smart homes or microgrids are also capable of supplying energy to other houses, buildings, or energy grid in the time of available self-produced renewable energy. Therefore, researches have been carried out to develop optimal trading strategies, and many recent technologies are also being used in combination with microgrids. One such technology is blockchain, which works over decentralized distributed ledger. In this paper, we develop a blockchain based approach for microgrid energy auction. To make this auction more …

Differential Privacy Techniques For Cyber Physical Systems: A Survey, Muneeb Ul Hassan, Mubashir Husain Rehmani, Jinjun Chen

Publications

Modern cyber physical systems (CPSs) has widely being used in our daily lives because of development of information and communication technologies (ICT).With the provision of CPSs, the security and privacy threats associated to these systems are also increasing. Passive attacks are being used by intruders to get access to private information of CPSs. In order to make CPSs data more secure, certain privacy preservation strategies such as encryption, and k-anonymity have been presented in the past. However, with the advances in CPSs architecture, these techniques also need certain modifications. Meanwhile, differential privacy emerged as an efficient technique to protect CPSs …

Interoperable Ads-B Confidentiality, Brandon C. Burfeind

Theses and Dissertations

The worldwide air traffic infrastructure is in the late stages of transition from legacy transponder systems to Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) based systems. ADS-B relies on position information from GNSS and requires aircraft to transmit their identification, state, and position. ADS-B promises the availability of high-fidelity air traffic information; however, position and identification data are not secured via authentication or encryption. This lack of security for ADS-B allows non-participants to observe and collect data on both government and private flight activity. This is a proposal for a lightweight, interoperable ADS-B confidentiality protocol which uses existing format preserving encryption …

Using Knowledge Bases For Question Answering, Yunshi Lan

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

A knowledge base (KB) is a well-structured database, which contains many of entities and their relations. With the fast development of large-scale knowledge bases such as Freebase, DBpedia and YAGO, knowledge bases have become an important resource, which can serve many applications, such as dialogue system, textual entailment, question answering and so on. These applications play significant roles in real-world industry.

In this dissertation, we try to explore the entailment information and more general entity-relation information from the KBs. Recognizing textual entailment (RTE) is a task to infer the entailment relations between sentences. We need to decide whether a hypothesis …

Feature Agglomeration Networks For Single Stage Face Detection, Jialiang Zhang, Xiongwei Wu, Steven C. H. Hoi, Jianke Zhu

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Recent years have witnessed promising results of exploring deep convolutional neural network for face detection. Despite making remarkable progress, face detection in the wild remains challenging especially when detecting faces at vastly different scales and characteristics. In this paper, we propose a novel simple yet effective framework of “Feature Agglomeration Networks” (FANet) to build a new single-stage face detector, which not only achieves state-of-the-art performance but also runs efficiently. As inspired by Feature Pyramid Networks (FPN) (Lin et al., 2017), the key idea of our framework is to exploit inherent multi-scale features of a single convolutional neural network by aggregating …

Reliability Analysis Of Power Grids And Its Interdependent Infrastructures: An Interaction Graph-Based Approach, Upama Nakarmi

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Large blackouts with significant societal and economic impacts result from cascade of failures in the transmission network of power grids. Understanding and mitigating cascading failures in power grids is challenging due to the large number of components and their complex interactions, wherein, in addition to the physical topology of the system, the physics of power flow and functional dependencies among components largely affect the spatial distribution and propagation of failures. In this dissertation, data-driven interaction graphs, which help in capturing the underlying interactions and influences among the components during cascading failures, are used for capturing the non-local nature of propagation …

Demand Forecasting Of Wartime Spares Based On Evidence Theory, Yunjing Zhang, Xinxin Wang, Wang Yang, Guangming Tang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: A new method based on evidence theory is proposed to solve the lack of data for the demand prediction of spares in wartime. Utilizing Markov chain model to research the rule of spares demand of peacetime from the historical data. A Markov chain transfer probability adjustment strategy, based on the change of combat intensity, is designed, which can be used to simulation the rule of spares demand in wartime. Under the experience of experts and the combination of the Fuzzy theory and evidence theory, the spares demand is wartime is forecasted. The simulation example shows that the …

Moea/D Algorithm Based On The Hybrid Framework For Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithm, Hongjun Tian, Wang Lei, Qidi Wu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aimto the difficulties of designing the bonding mechanism of global optimization algorithm and local search strategy for hybrid multi-objective evolutionary algorithm, and of improving the performance of multi-objective evolutionary algorithms, based on the feedback control idea, a systematic and modular hybrid MOEA/D algorithm combining the global optimization and local search is proposed. In the algorithm, a diversity measure method based on crowded entropy is designed; a local search strategy based on simplified quadratic approximation and population diversity enhancement strategy for MOEA/D is proposed. The numerical experiments show that the proposed HMOEA/D can achieve a balance between diversity …

Tele-Robot Control System With Online Virtual Simulation Prediction, Lingyan Hu, Kangbai Shi, Bichun Zhang, Shaoping Xu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: When a tele-robot with virtual simulation system works in a complicated environment, the virtual scene may not synchronize with the real one. This may cause the operator on the master side to give wrong instruction. This paper presents a tele-robot with online virtual model correction. The virtual simulation system on the master side builds a virtual model of environment and robot on the slave side. It predicts the motion of the slave robot in real time according the commands from the operator. In order to ensure the virtual scene synchronize with the real one, the measured data on the …

Research On Cavitation Evolution Model In Venturi Tube, Guihua Han, Yanan Liu, Junpeng Shao, Cijun Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The dynamic cavitation model of venturi tube air-water two-phase flow was established according to the time variation of air precipitation and digestion process in water. FLUENT three-dimension numerical simulation were studied to simulate the air-water two-phase flow, and the variation law of venturi tube throat diameter and inlet pressure on vapor volume fraction were obtained. The results of numerical simulation and experiments show that the vapor volume fraction increases following the increase of the inlet pressure. If the throat diameter is increased, the inlet pressure can be increased as the compensation to achieve the same cavitation effect. The …

Self-Organizing Aggregation Behavior Modeling Of Swarm Robots Based On Ant Colony Algorithm, Yang Wei, Zeng Liang, Xinchen Kang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the formation of aggregation behavior model of swarm robots, a self-organizing motion model based on particle system mechanics and perceptual state weighting is established to realize the autonomous transfer of robot motion state. The aggregation degree and uniformity index of aggregation behavior are established, and the aggregation performances of different models are analyzed by experiment, which lay a foundation for the formation of self-organized aggregation behavior model of swarm robots. Using the selected model, the self-organizing aggregation behavior simulation experiments are conducted in two cases with boundary constraints and no boundary constraints. The maximum coverage of …

Auv Vertical Plane Control Based On Improved Pid Neural Network Algorithm, Runan Huang, Ding Ning

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: An improved PID neural network controller is designed for the movement control of a small low-speed autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in vertical plane, and the global control of the depth and pitch angle of the underwater vehicle in vertical plane is obtained. The AUV simulation control system is built by using REMUS underwater vehicle model in Simulink. The simulation results show that the improved control method with better dynamic performance has solved the original excessive saturation issue, and can adapt to different learning rates and network initial weight,and is of certain reference value to the practical application …

Integrated Simulation Test Platform For Environment Perception And Planning Decision Of Intelligent Vehicle, Sun Jian, Runhan Huang, Li Lin, Qiyuan Liu, Yudi Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The simplicity of testing modules and the lack of high-fidelity and high-density traffic scenes are the primary issues in the intelligent vehicle' simulation test. To solve these problems, a "software in the loop" integration test platform is built. The environmental perception module is integrated on the basis of the PreScan, the planning decision-making module designed by MATLAB/Simulink and the virtual traffic flow environment from Vissim. Based on this platform, high-fidelity traffic flow scenes can be generated rapidly to support the test of environment perception and decision-making integratedly and effectively. Moreover, the intelligent vehicle's influence on the traffic flow …

Research On Motion Cueing Algorithm Based On Vr Motion Simulator, Xiaolu Li, Jianfeng Yan, Cangsu Xu, Zongming Wu, Yuanhui Zhang, Junjiang Zhu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the phase delay and the false suggest of the classical motion-sensing simulation algorithm in VR motion simulator that lead to insufficient consistency between virtual and real movement and cause VR motion sickness disease, an improved motion-sensing simulation algorithm is proposed. Based on the classical simulation algorithm, the algorithm compromises the vestibular sensory system, feeds back the output error, and applies the fuzzy control algorithm to modify and forecast the input acceleration and angular velocity. This improved motion-sensing simulation algorithm is trained in the condition of virtual choppy terrain. The MATLAB/Simulink simulation results show that the improved motion-sensing …

Cascade Transmission Evaluation Of Ecosystem Damage Caused By Dust Migration, Guangqiu Huang, He Tong, Qiuqin Lu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To solve the cascade transmission evaluation of ecosystem damage caused by dust migration in mining area, the migration network is constructed by dust migration path, and the potential hazard source path is identified. The definition of Petri-net simulation model of ecosystem damage with cascade propagation (PN-EDCP) is given, and the general method of abstracting migration paths network into a Petri net model is expounded. By introducing the concepts of attributes and methods of place objects into Petri net model, the real meaning of the model is clear, and the ability of describing and analyzing the logical relationship between ecosystem …

Control Improvement And Simulation Of Dfig Under Power Grid Failure, Hongyang Zhang, Zhentang Shi, Zhifeng Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Following the increasing scale of installed wind power, the wind turbines, as an important part of the future energy internet, its ability to cope with the fault of the power grid becomes more and more important. Aiming at the transient characteristics of doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) under power grid fault, a comprehensive control strategy, based on the classification of power grid faults, the optimization of controller parameters and auxiliary equipments, is proposed. Compared with the traditional control method, the large control error and response lag is overcome, and the fine control is realized. Based on MATLAB and VC++ …

Shielding Modeling And Simulation Of Coastal Building To Vts Radar, Chunhui Zhou, Zhou Ling, Langxiong Gan, Xiaodong Cheng, Junjie Gao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to study the shielding influence of coastal building on the VTS radar, a mathematical expression model of shielding area is proposed. The expression model are divided into finite continuous 3D shielding area, infinite continuous 3D shielding area, finite discontinuous 3D shielding area and infinite discontinuous 3D shielding area. The range and height of the shielding area are calculated, according to the expression model and spatial geometric relation. In addition, 3ds MAX is used in the modeling and simulation of shielding area. Taking the influence of Prince's Bay Cruise Terminal Building on the radar Shekou radar as an …

Interference Management Mechanism In Next Generation Dense Wlan, Ronghui Hou, Xiaoyao Ma, Liu Yi, Hongyan Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the unfairness and low throughput in a wireless local area network with dense access points and terminals deployment, a user-centered resource allocation method which can configure the specific channel and power level for each user is proposed. This method can maximize the network throughput while ensuring the minimum throughput requirement for each user. The proposed interference management mechanism and user identification method can be easily implemented in the current wireless local area network system. Simulation results show that the proposed resource allocation scheme enhances about 47.3% throughput to a basic service set. In particular, 190% improvement can …

Cuckoo Search Algorithm With Dynamic Step And Discovery Probability, Jingsen Liu, Xiaozhen Liu, Li Yu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to further improve the low accuracy and slow convergence speed of algorithm search, a cuckoo search algorithm with dynamic step size and probability of discovery is proposed. The algorithm dynamically constrains the Levy's moving step of each generation by introducing the step adjustment factor, which makes the Levy's flight mechanism adaptive. In the probability of finding, the random inertia weight with uniform distribution and F distribution is used to change the fixed value of the probability of discovery, to strengthen the diversity of the population and to keep the balance between global search and local exploration. The …

Improving The Efficiency Of Transport Systems Using Simulation, Bushuev Sergey, Kovalev Igor, Permikin Vadim, Anashkina Nataliia

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The article describes the possibilities of application of simulation modeling for the analysis of infrastructure and technology of transport services of enterprises. The main technological and possible economic effects for the enterprises arising at performance of modeling of a transport component of their work are resulted.

Algorithms And Framework For Computing 2-Body Statistics On Graphics Processing Units, Napath Pitaksirianan

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Various types of two-body statistics (2-BS) are regarded as essential components of low-level data analysis in scientific database systems. In relational algebraic terms, a 2-BS is essentially a Cartesian product between two datasets (or two instances of the same dataset) followed by a user-defined aggregate. The quadratic complexity of these computations hinders the timely processing of data. Thus using modern parallel hardware has become an obvious solution to meet such challenges. This dissertation presents our recent work in designing and optimizing parallel algorithms for 2-BS computation on Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). The unique architecture, however, provides abundant opportunities for optimizing …

Modelling And Simulation For NoX Emission Concentration Of Scr Denitrification System, Dong Ze, Laiqing Yan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The selective catalytic reduction (SCR) denitrification system has the features of non-linearity, large lag and strong disturbance, when the operating condition changes. Based on mutual information (MI) and Kernel-based Orthogonal Projections to Latent Structures (KOPLS), the model for NO_x emission concentration is proposed. The time-delay of each input variable is estimated by mutual information, and phase space construction is performed, KOPLS is utilized to modelling. KOPLS shows the merits of strong generalization, nonlinear fitting and anti-noise in the simulation of benchmark datasets. According to field data analysis, RMSE of MI-KOPLS in training and test are reduced by 17% …

Research On Approximate Reference Algorithm Of Svdbn Based On Sliding Window, Haiyang Chen, Chai Bing, Ruilan Wang, Cao Lu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Structure-variable dynamic Bayesian networks (SVDBN) have the special advantage in dealing with the uncertainty of the unstable processes. In order to overcome the disadvantage that the inference algorithms of the SVDBN are unable to apply online, introducing the concepts of SVDBN sliding window and the window width, the online approximate inference mechanism of structure-variable dynamic Bayesian networks based on sliding window is explained, and two online algorithms are proposed, that is the recursive inference algorithm of structure-variable discrete dynamic Bayesian networks (SVDDBN) based on sliding window and the fast inference algorithm of SVDDBN based on sliding window. Experimental simulations …

Optimization Model And Method Of Urban Road Traffic Signal Control Under Rainfall Environment, Shaohu Tang, Zhou Jin, Chunlin Shang, Guorong Zheng

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The efficiency of urban road traffic operation fell obviously during a rain, and the existing road traffic signal control has not yet established a relevant signal optimization scheme. Considering the traffic operation scenario under the influence of rainfall and road water, an urban road traffic cyber physical systems is designed, a framework of urban road traffic control based on cyber physical systems is built, an optimization model of traffic signal control is established, and further more, the solution method of the model is designed by using BP neural network. Building a traffic simulation model of the example intersection, comparing …

Simulation Research And Application On Urban Rail Transit Fully Automatic Operation System, Du Heng, Chunhai Gao, Huang Qing, Huaiming Cang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Following the development of the key technologies for the Fully Automatic Operation (FAO) of urban rail transit and the application of autonomous fully automatic operation system demonstration projects, more and more urban rail transit lines choose the FAO system. High availability, high reliability and high security also need high requirements on the testing and verification before the line is operated. Through the simulation research of the fully automatic operation system, combined with the comprehensive debugging and verification management platform of the Yanfang Line's fully automatic independent demonstration project, the scenario-based FAO system simulation model is established, the key technologies …

Research On Glide Width Simulation System Of Instrument Landing System, Chunying Jiang, Yuxiang Kang, Xiaofeng You, Xiaoxin Zhang, Changlong Ye

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Based on the principle of the formation of the instrumental landing system ILS(Instrument Landing System) gliding DDM(Different in the Depth of Modulation) index, and the factors that affect DDM are found as the amplitude of SBO(Sideband Only) signal. The relationmodel between the amplitude and the glide width, of the Half-width SBO signal in the linear variation range of DDM are obtained by the control variable method. And Based on the measured data, the correctness of the model is verified. Based on the mathematical model and combined with the NM7000 equipment, a simulation system is built to dynamically …

Monocular Depth Image Mark-Less Pose Estimation Based On Feature Regression, Chen Ying, Shen Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Monocular camera mark-less pose estimation system suffers low accuracy, robustness and efficiency due to variety of action, self-occlusion of human body. A method of feature exaction from point clouds was proposed, in which a single-to-multiple (S2M) feature regressor and a joint position regressor were designed to quickly and accurately predict the 3D positions of body joints from a single depth image without any temporal information. Experiment result shows that the estimation accuracy is superior to that of state-of-the-arts and multi-camera based methods.

Simulation And Optimization Of Aircraft Sliding Path, Zhiwei Xing, Mingyi Xu, Luo Xiao, Luo Qian

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Variable taxiing time is an important indicator to the characteristics of the airport traffic flow assessment, which affects the airport operating efficiency, the passenger satisfaction for the airline and the pollution emissions. For a large hub airport, according to the principle of cellular automata and the congestion of traffic flow, the airport taxiing area is regarded as the network topology of nodes and links, and the conflict between taxi rules and aircraft is taken as the constraint. The simulation analysis is carried out on the basis of constructing the model of airplane departure traffic flow, using Monte Carlo algorithm …

Situation Cognition And Decision Modeling Method For Submarine Operation Based On Discriminant Matrix, Dongjun Zhang, Weiping Wang, Li Xiao, Zhang Lei, Xiaobo Li, Guojie Liu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Submarine operations have the characteristics of dynamic game confrontation in complex environments. Situation cognition and decision (SCD) behavior of combatants have an important impact on the effectiveness of submarine operations. Aiming at the SCD modeling in submarine engagement-level operational experiments, based on analyzing the SCD process, the representative variable set is refined, and a SCD modeling method for submarine operation based on the discrimination matrix is proposed. The submarine engagement-level confrontation is used as an example to study the SCD process in the given scenarios, and the feasibility and effectiveness of the method are verified. The established model …

Wireless Underground Communications In Sewer And Stormwater Overflow Monitoring: Radio Waves Through Soil And Asphalt Medium, Usman Raza, Abdul Salam

Faculty Publications

Storm drains and sanitary sewers are prone to backups and overflows due to extra amount wastewater entering the pipes. To prevent that, it is imperative to efficiently monitor the urban underground infrastructure. The combination of sensors system and wireless underground communication system can be used to realize urban underground IoT applications, e.g., storm water and wastewater overflow monitoring systems. The aim of this article is to establish a feasibility of the use of wireless underground communications techniques, and wave propagation through the subsurface soil and asphalt layers, in an underground pavement system for storm water and sewer overflow monitoring application. …