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Characterization Of Properties And Defects Of Alternative Matrix Materials For 3d Printed Continuous Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites, Noah Darren Osborne Jan 2025

Characterization Of Properties And Defects Of Alternative Matrix Materials For 3d Printed Continuous Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites, Noah Darren Osborne

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, has the potential to transform the production of end-use parts by facilitating the creation of complex shaped, low-volume components that are expensive to manufacture using traditional methods. However, thermoplastic polymer matrices currently utilized in 3D printing of carbon fiber composites, often lack the mechanical properties needed for aerospace applications. To address this issue, researchers have developed fiber-reinforced 3D-printed composites using an innovative two-step process which involves printing 3D preforms using fused deposition modeling, followed by compression molding. However, most previous work involves the use of nylon-based polymer matrices while there are a number …


Novel Design And Fabrication Of A High-Speed Transient Heat Flux Sensor For Application To Rotating Detonation Engines, Zachary Todd Tallman Jan 2025

Novel Design And Fabrication Of A High-Speed Transient Heat Flux Sensor For Application To Rotating Detonation Engines, Zachary Todd Tallman

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Rotating detonation engine (RDE) combustion systems have been a topic of interest in the pressure gain combustion community for their benefits over traditional gas turbine engine combustors. However, cooling requirements for these engines are significantly higher and less predictable than those of non-detonating engines. To understand and quantify the high-speed heat transfer dynamics within an RDE, a novel high-frequency heat flux sensor is presented. This study aims to design a robust, single-sided sensor that can withstand the high temperature and harsh environment of an RDE for extended durations. Screen printing is used to deposit a layered, platinum-yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) film …


Reliability Of An Extended Version Of The 3m™ Eargage Tool To Assess Earcanal Size And Assist Earplug Selection, Bastien Poissenot-Arrigoni, Laurence Martin, Alessia Negrini, Djamal Berbiche, Olivier Doutres, Franck Sgard Jan 2025

Reliability Of An Extended Version Of The 3m™ Eargage Tool To Assess Earcanal Size And Assist Earplug Selection, Bastien Poissenot-Arrigoni, Laurence Martin, Alessia Negrini, Djamal Berbiche, Olivier Doutres, Franck Sgard

Études primaires

Objective: Evaluate the ability of an extended version of the 3 MTM Eargage to estimate the earcanal size and assess the likelihood that a particular earplug can fit an individual’s earcanal, ultimately serving as a tool for selecting earplugs in the field. Design: Earcanal morphology, assessed through earcanal earmolds scans, is compared to earcanal size assessed with the extended eargage (EE) via box plots and Pearson linear correlations coefficients. Relations between attenuation measured on participants (for 6 different earplugs) and their earcanal size assessed with the EE are established via comparison tests. Study sample: 121 participants exposed to occupational noise …


Characterization Of The Solid-State Bonding For Simulated Charge And Seam Welds In The Porthole Die Extrusion Process, Randall L. Bowers Jan 2025

Characterization Of The Solid-State Bonding For Simulated Charge And Seam Welds In The Porthole Die Extrusion Process, Randall L. Bowers

Theses and Dissertations--Chemical and Materials Engineering

The isothermal (ISO-T) compression configuration is ideal for utilizing as a material input of flow stress at temperature and strain rate in models of the porthole die extrusion process due to the isothermal nature of the test. Micro-tensile testing was conducted to validate the solid-state welding integrity of the ISO-T samples at various temperatures and strain rates. Results of the mechanical testing were correlated with fractography and microstructural evaluations of the welds to confirm bonding behavior. Both clean interface conditions and oxidation and lubrication layers were evaluated to simulate the difference of seam and charge welds in the process. Results …


Affordable And Sustainable: Innovating Filament Extrusion For Recycled Materials, Turab S. Rizvi Jan 2025

Affordable And Sustainable: Innovating Filament Extrusion For Recycled Materials, Turab S. Rizvi

Undergraduate Research Posters

The chemical stability, toxicity and non-biodegradability of the polymers pose a significant environmental threat. Addressing end-of-life treatment sustainability is crucial for mitigating these issues. The customized Lyman filament extruder in the Advanced Magnetic Materials Processing Laboratory represents an innovative approach to advancing sustainability in renewable energy production and CO₂ mitigation. Redesigning the thermal system and screw operation will tackle key challenges, including precise temperature control, consistent material flow to handle diverse recycled materials. Integrating an advanced thermal regulation system will reduce the energy consumption by maintaining optimal thermal conditions, thereby lowering the CO₂ footprint of the recycling process. The optimized …


Atomistic Study Of Selenium Doping Effects On The Mechanical Properties Of Zinc-Blende And Wurtzite Cdte Nanowires, Sungwook Leo Hong, Nadeem Azad, Saifuddin Zafar, Abrar Faiyad, Hyung Sub Sim Jan 2025

Atomistic Study Of Selenium Doping Effects On The Mechanical Properties Of Zinc-Blende And Wurtzite Cdte Nanowires, Sungwook Leo Hong, Nadeem Azad, Saifuddin Zafar, Abrar Faiyad, Hyung Sub Sim

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Works

CdSexTe1–x semiconductor materials, having potential to be used to design dependable and reproducible nanowire devices, require an extensive study of their mechanical behaviors. The uniaxial tensile deformation mechanism of CdSexTe1–x nanowires (NWs) with different Se dopant concentration are yet to be explored. By integrating theoretical analysis with computational simulation, this research demonstrated that Se doping in CdTe NWs influences the mechanical response and failure modes. Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and elastic modulus (EM) were studied for both zinc-blende (ZB) and wurtzite (WZ) structures with different crystal orientations. The findings revealed that these mechanical properties increase linearly with increasing Se concentration …


The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Boosting Cybersecurity And Trusted Embedded Systems Performance: A Systematic Review On Current And Future Trends, Xiangyi Cheng, Ahmed Oun, Kaden Wince Jan 2025

The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Boosting Cybersecurity And Trusted Embedded Systems Performance: A Systematic Review On Current And Future Trends, Xiangyi Cheng, Ahmed Oun, Kaden Wince

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Works

As technology becomes increasingly interconnected, ensuring the security of cyber and embedded systems is critical due to escalating vulnerabilities and sophisticated cyber threats. Researchers are exploring artificial intelligence (AI) to improve security mechanisms, yet there is a lack of a comprehensive technical, AI-focused analysis detailing the integration of AI into existing security hardware and frameworks. To address this gap, this article systematically reviews 63 articles on AI in cybersecurity and trusted embedded systems. The reviewed articles are categorized into four application domains: 1) Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDPS), 2) Malware Detection, 3) Industrial Control and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) and 4) …


Computational Analysis And Design Of High-Entropy Nanoparticles: Integrating Atomistic Simulations With Scientific Pedagogy In Materials Research, Sungwook Leo Hong, Priyanshu Luhar, Ricardo Ramirez, Jiwon Lexi Hwang Jan 2025

Computational Analysis And Design Of High-Entropy Nanoparticles: Integrating Atomistic Simulations With Scientific Pedagogy In Materials Research, Sungwook Leo Hong, Priyanshu Luhar, Ricardo Ramirez, Jiwon Lexi Hwang

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Works

This study leverages reactive molecular dynamics simulations to enhance undergraduate education and research in materials science. Focusing on the oxidation processes of a variety of energetic metal nanoparticles, including Al, Cu, Mg, and Ti, two undergraduate students led the scientific inquiry. They conducted literature reviews, ran simulations, validated assumptions, and analyzed results, deepening their understanding of material behaviors and strengthening their STEM identity. Through these hands-on experiences, the students successfully investigated the energetic properties of these nanoparticles, demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach in promoting inquiry-based learning. This work underscores the transformative potential of computational simulations in advancing computational materials …


Development And Prototyping Of A Modular Quadruped Towards Testing Standardization For Legged Robot Stability, Michael Conner Larsen Jan 2025

Development And Prototyping Of A Modular Quadruped Towards Testing Standardization For Legged Robot Stability, Michael Conner Larsen

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Legged robots are well-suited for navigating uneven and unmapped terrain, making them valuable in various robotics applications. Maintaining balance and stability in such environments relies on a combination of sensors, control strategies, and mechanical design. However, selecting the most effective sensing and control method for a given use case remains challenging. Previous studies have explored various approaches, integrating combinations of joint angle measurement, inertial measurement units (IMUs), torque-based control, leg force measurement, image processing, and machine learning, paired with numerous controller designs, which can contribute to stability. However, direct comparisons of these methods are often limited by the need for …


Piv Visualization Of A Sinusoidal Ehd Confinement Flow Induced By Variation In Ion Density For Electrostatic Particle Agglomeration, Md Eyasin Hossain Jan 2025

Piv Visualization Of A Sinusoidal Ehd Confinement Flow Induced By Variation In Ion Density For Electrostatic Particle Agglomeration, Md Eyasin Hossain

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Long-term exposure to PM2.5, which is responsible for four million cardiovascular-related deaths worldwide, is a major concern as people spend 90% of their time indoors. Fabric filters have been commonly utilized for particle pollution control in indoor settings. However, the maintenance cost of fabric filters is relatively high, as particle accumulation on filters can lead to higher pressure drops (45 ∼ 300 Pa) and energy consumption, as well as the growth of biological organisms and the generation of airborne pathogens. An electrostatic precipitator (ESP) is filterless and widely used in the electric power industry for collecting coal fly ash. ESPs …


Md Simulation Of Femtosecond Laser-Controlled Melting Of Multiple Core-Shell Nanoparticle Systems, Shivansh Patel Jan 2025

Md Simulation Of Femtosecond Laser-Controlled Melting Of Multiple Core-Shell Nanoparticle Systems, Shivansh Patel

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This thesis presents a molecular dynamics (MD) simulation study of femtosecond laser-induced melting and heat transfer in multiple Cu–Al core–shell nanoparticle systems. The research builds upon previous single-particle studies and extends the investigation to multiple interacting nanoparticles to better understand nanoscale thermal transport and melting behavior under ultrafast laser irradiation. Understanding this process is essential for improving laser-based additive manufacturing and sintering of metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNCs), where precise control of heat flow and particle bonding determines the final material quality. The simulations were performed using the Large-scale Atomic/Molecular Massively Parallel Simulator (LAMMPS) integrated with the Modified Two-Temperature Model (MTTM). …


Framework For Development Environment Selection In Digital Twin Applications, Carlos Dodero Fernandez Jan 2025

Framework For Development Environment Selection In Digital Twin Applications, Carlos Dodero Fernandez

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Digital Twin (DT) technology, a cornerstone of Industry 4.0, facilitates real-time synchronization between virtual models and physical manufacturing systems, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making. However, its widespread adoption is hindered by the absence of standardized methods for selecting Development Environments (DEs) for DTs, compounded by challenges in cost, interoperability, and connectivity with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) protocols. This thesis proposes a Systematic Selection Framework to address this gap, offering a structured methodology to evaluate DEs based-on visualization quality, scalability, interoperability, and cost-effectiveness for manufacturing applications. The framework categorizes and compares sixteen DEs into Game Engines, Robotics Engines, and Simulation …


Material And Mechanical Characterization Of Sla 3d Printed Graphene Nanoplatelet-Based Nanocomposites Fabricated Within A Magnetic Field, Soka Suliman Jan 2025

Material And Mechanical Characterization Of Sla 3d Printed Graphene Nanoplatelet-Based Nanocomposites Fabricated Within A Magnetic Field, Soka Suliman

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

The process of utilizing a static magnetic field to fabricate a nanomaterial-based composite via a stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing process is still a relatively new approach within the field of additive manufacturing. By using this magnetic field during the 3D printing process, both material and mechanical properties can be oriented and axially varied for enhanced characteristics. In this investigation, between 0% to 2% volume fractions of high aspect ratio, graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) are suspended within UV-curable resin during a SLA 3D printing process with a static magnetic field applied. The objective of this investigation is to determine the effect of …


Human Swarm Interaction Using Non-Verbal Communication, Arunim Bhattacharya Jan 2025

Human Swarm Interaction Using Non-Verbal Communication, Arunim Bhattacharya

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This research presents experimentally validated strategies for human-swarm robotic interaction through nonverbal communication. Applications of this work are in large-scale coverage problems that include search and rescue operations and environmental monitoring missions. The non-verbal interaction becomes critical in situations where wireless communication methods may be limited by bandwidth constraints, privacy concerns, or environmental clutter. The research objective of this dissertation is to design and evaluate methods of nonverbal communication between a human teleoperator and robotic swarms towards a bidirectional human-swarm interaction framework. Towards this, we first establish a reliable measure of real-time cognitive load that can serve to close the …


Development Of A Compliant Soft Gripper With Embedded Force Sensors, Ayman Abbas, Abdelrahman Said, Tamer Kahlil, Mahmoud Magdy Jan 2025

Development Of A Compliant Soft Gripper With Embedded Force Sensors, Ayman Abbas, Abdelrahman Said, Tamer Kahlil, Mahmoud Magdy

Mechanical Engineering

Robotic manipulators have the capability to perform repetitive tasks with a level of efficiency and precision that exceeds the capabilities of human operators. Currently, they are commonly found and extensively utilized across various disciplines. However, robotic manipulators have gradually begun to make inroads into fields beyond manufacturing, such as medicine and agriculture. Due to the diverse range of industries utilizing robotic manipulators, the nature of tasks assigned to these devices can often be more intricate and multifaceted than conventional assignments. Hence, conventional mechanical grippers may not always be suitable, prompting a growing need for grippers capable of adapting to effectively …


Design Of Modular Soft Gripper For Harvesting, Mostafa Abdelaziz, Ahmed Reda, Abdulrhman Atef, Mahmoud Magdy Jan 2025

Design Of Modular Soft Gripper For Harvesting, Mostafa Abdelaziz, Ahmed Reda, Abdulrhman Atef, Mahmoud Magdy

Mechanical Engineering

Soft robotics presents a transformative approach to agricultural automation, addressing the limitations of traditional mechanical systems in handling delicate crops. This paper introduces a modular soft robotic gripper designed for gentle harvesting applications, with a focus on adaptability, precision, and crop safety. The gripper's performance was evaluated through Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and experimental testing, targeting its ability to conform to objects of varying shapes, sizes, and fragility. The FEA confirmed the gripper's capability to apply a load based on the gripped crop of the range 0.6 – 0.75 N, sufficient for damage-free harvesting of sensitive produce like strawberries and …


Design And Implementation Of Smart Automation For Sustainable Plastic Recycling With Iot Integration, Mostafa Abdelaziz, Mahmoud Khedr, Amr Bakkar, Yossef Zidan, Abdelrahman Youssef, Mahmoud Magdy Jan 2025

Design And Implementation Of Smart Automation For Sustainable Plastic Recycling With Iot Integration, Mostafa Abdelaziz, Mahmoud Khedr, Amr Bakkar, Yossef Zidan, Abdelrahman Youssef, Mahmoud Magdy

Mechanical Engineering

Plastic pollution poses a critical environmental challenge, infiltrating ecosystems and impacting human health. One innovative solution involves repurposing recycled plastics into interlocking blocks as a sustainable alternative to concrete in construction. However, manual production methods hinder scalability, efficiency, and product consistency while generating material waste. This research addresses these limitations by automating the production process using PLC and IoT technologies. The findings demonstrate that automation significantly enhances production rates, ensures consistent quality, and minimizes waste, thereby improving operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. IoT is integrated to enhance the system's capabilities by providing real-time connectivity and data exchange. The IoT dashboard, …


Pre-Programmable Directional Stiffness In Continuum Robotic Arms: Effects Of Truss Configurations, Mostafa Abdelaziz, Zahy Elgendy, Mahmoud Magdy Jan 2025

Pre-Programmable Directional Stiffness In Continuum Robotic Arms: Effects Of Truss Configurations, Mostafa Abdelaziz, Zahy Elgendy, Mahmoud Magdy

Mechanical Engineering

This paper investigates the implementation of trussed designs in modular tendon-driven continuum arms (CAs) to address stiffness and stability limitations while maintaining adaptability. Various truss configurations— Single-Level, Combined-Level, and Alternated trusses—were analyzed using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate their impact on flexural and axial stiffness under realistic loading conditions. Results demonstrate that truss placement significantly influences performance, with bottom-level trusses improving flexural stiffness by up to 33%, middle-level trusses enhancing axial stiffness by 43%. Further, Combined-Level configurations provide superior overall stiffness, with MiddleBottom trusses achieving a 66.5% improvement in flexural stiffness and a 70.9% increase in axial stiffness, while …


Multi-Objective Monitoring Of Cvd Diamond Micro-Grinding Tools Using Acoustic Emission And Force Signals With Neural Network Optimization, Ahmed Elkaseer, Jianfei Jia, Bianbian Meng, Bing Guo, Jun Qin, Guicheng Wu, Huan Zhao, Zhenfei Guo, Qingyu Meng, Qingliang Zhao, Honghui Yao, Amr Monier Jan 2025

Multi-Objective Monitoring Of Cvd Diamond Micro-Grinding Tools Using Acoustic Emission And Force Signals With Neural Network Optimization, Ahmed Elkaseer, Jianfei Jia, Bianbian Meng, Bing Guo, Jun Qin, Guicheng Wu, Huan Zhao, Zhenfei Guo, Qingyu Meng, Qingliang Zhao, Honghui Yao, Amr Monier

Mechanical Engineering

Micro-grinding has been widely used in aerospace and other industry, and its application was mainly the asymmetric microstructure. Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) diamond has drawn attention for its good wear resistance. However, the small diameter and high spindle speed may cause difficulties on the monitoring of the micro-grinding processes. In order to solve the mentioned problem, a novel multi-objective monitoring method of structured CVD diamond micro-grinding tool based on acoustic emission (AE) and force signals is presented in this study to achieve the high efficiency of the tool condition and grinding quality. The relationship between the grinding quality, tool condition, …


Integrating Machine Learning And Symbolic Regression For Predicting Damage Initiation In Hybrid Frp Bolted Connections, Sherif Sorour Jan 2025

Integrating Machine Learning And Symbolic Regression For Predicting Damage Initiation In Hybrid Frp Bolted Connections, Sherif Sorour

Mechanical Engineering

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Laser Based Metal 3d Printer, Inura Goonawardena Jan 2025

Laser Based Metal 3d Printer, Inura Goonawardena

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

The technology and applications of additive manufacturing (AM) have advanced significantly in recent years. Research from hobbyist to industrial scale has evolved and has seen advancements in materials that can be utilized for industrial manufacturing. The Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) developed the reAM250, an open-source research platform for Powder Bed Fusion with a Laser (LPBF). It was made available to facilitate study into component-level innovation, control techniques, and process monitoring without the budgetary and intellectual property constraints of commercial machines. This paper delves into the concept and production of the …


Design And Optimization Of The Injection Molding Process Of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Car Fender Using Computational Simulation, Synthia Ferdouse Jan 2025

Design And Optimization Of The Injection Molding Process Of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Car Fender Using Computational Simulation, Synthia Ferdouse

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The increasing demand for lightweight and energy-efficient materials in the automotive industry has accelerated the adoption of fiber-reinforced polymer composites. This research presents the design and optimization of the injection molding process for glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) car fenders using computational simulation. The effects of various gate types and locations on key process parameters, including fiber orientation, volumetric shrinkage, shear rate, and fill time, were investigated using Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Autodesk Moldflow Insight 2024, and MATLAB-based Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCMD) techniques. Simulations were conducted across multiple configurations involving three, four, and five gates, with several variations in location. Among all, …


Development Of A Collagen-Based Bioink For 3d Printing Biomimetic Tendon-To-Bone Tissue Grafts For Rotator Cuff Repair, Samiul Nibir Jan 2025

Development Of A Collagen-Based Bioink For 3d Printing Biomimetic Tendon-To-Bone Tissue Grafts For Rotator Cuff Repair, Samiul Nibir

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study presents the development of a collagen-based bioink for 3D printing tendon-to-bone tissue grafts, specifically designed for rotator cuff repair applications. Three different bioink formulations were developed: (i) 5.1% (w/v) collagen I, (ii) 5% (w/v) collagen I and collagen II, and (iii) 4.5% (w/v) collagen I combined with β-TCP. The bioink containing collagen I and collagen II was prepared by mixing the two components in a 1:1 ratio, while the collagen I plus β-TCP formulation was made by incorporating 20 wt % β-TCP into the collagen I solution. These formulations were developed to replicate the natural tendon-to-bone complex interface …


Modeling Fluid Flow In Complex Biological Systems: Implications For Dense Tumor Microenvironments, Metastasis, And Bone Cancer, Mohammad Mehedi Hasan Akash Jan 2025

Modeling Fluid Flow In Complex Biological Systems: Implications For Dense Tumor Microenvironments, Metastasis, And Bone Cancer, Mohammad Mehedi Hasan Akash

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The transport of biofluids in physiological systems plays a critical role in understanding and optimizing therapeutic interventions for diseases such as cancer and respiratory infections. This dissertation focuses on developing and validating a comprehensive computational framework for studying multiphase transport in complex biological environments. The research emphasizes the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to simulate and analyze plasma perfusion in solid tumors, particle deposition in respiratory airways, and fluid transport in cancer metastasis and bone cancer systems. By addressing the challenges of modeling biological transport phenomena, this work provides valuable insights into therapeutic planning and experimental validation. The study …


Quantitative Assessment And Validation Of Thermal Profiles In The Protodune-Ii Horizontal Drift Detector Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, Hunter Wallster Jan 2025

Quantitative Assessment And Validation Of Thermal Profiles In The Protodune-Ii Horizontal Drift Detector Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, Hunter Wallster

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) aims to advance understanding of neutrino properties using large liquid Argon time projection chambers (LArTPCs). The ProtoDUNE-II Horizontal Drift (HD) detector, constructed at CERN in Switzerland, serves as 1:20 scale prototype to validate design and operational parameters for DUNE’s Far Detectors. Accurate prediction of cryostat thermal behavior is critical to predicting liquid Argon purity distributions and detector performance, motivating the development of a validated computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model. This research extends previous work at South Dakota State University by constructing a higher-fidelity CFD simulation of ProtoDUNE-II HD using Siemens Simcenter StarCCM+® 19.04.007. Geometry …


Optimizing Hypersonic Scramjets: A Numerical Study Of Fuel Type And Cavity Flameholder Design Impacts On Supersonic Combustion, Delaney Baumberger Jan 2025

Optimizing Hypersonic Scramjets: A Numerical Study Of Fuel Type And Cavity Flameholder Design Impacts On Supersonic Combustion, Delaney Baumberger

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This thesis presents recommendations for optimizing hypersonic scramjets via a numerical study focusing on fuel type and cavity flameholder design and the impacts they have on supersonic combustion. The research is divided into two main investigations aimed at improving scramjet engine efficiency using two distinct geometrical configurations, a square cavity engine and an axisymmetric cavity engine. Each configuration is examined under Mach 2 inflow conditions to assess the role of geometric variation and fuel selection on combustion stability, flameholding, and overall performance. The first study focuses on a comparative assessment of hydrogen and ethylene as scramjet fuels to evaluate their …


Evaluation Of The Maneuverability Of An 85m Fishing Trawler (Focusing On Dynamic Stability), Chun-Ki Lee, Su-Hyung Kim Jan 2025

Evaluation Of The Maneuverability Of An 85m Fishing Trawler (Focusing On Dynamic Stability), Chun-Ki Lee, Su-Hyung Kim

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

Most fishing vessels are less than 100 meters in length, so IMO maneuverability standards do not apply. As a result, studies on the maneuverability of fishing vessels are considerably fewer compared to those on merchant ships. However, with technological advancements, the size of fishing vessels continues to grow, and as more fishermen are on board, accidents could lead to fatal casualties. In response, the authors determined that research on the maneuverability of fishing vessels is urgently needed. Thus, the authors conducted a maneuverability evaluation on a fisheries training vessel with the hull shape of a fishing trawler, 85 meters in …


A Hybrid Image Filtering Approach For Improving Edge Detection Of Riverbed Particles With Complex Textures, Po-Wei Lin, Hsun-Chuan Chan Jan 2025

A Hybrid Image Filtering Approach For Improving Edge Detection Of Riverbed Particles With Complex Textures, Po-Wei Lin, Hsun-Chuan Chan

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

The distribution of particle size in gravel-bed rivers affects the flow condition, sediment transport, and river morphology. However, conventional particle size analysis is laborious and time-consuming. To enhance the efficiency of particle size analysis, image-based methods have been widely explored, but complex particle textures increase the difficulty in identifying particle edges during image analysis. This study develops a filtering approach based on the rolling guidance filter and leverages the differences in grayscale gradients between particle edges and textures to design a guidance image tailored for the rolling guidance filter. This design enables the filter to preserve particle edges while smoothing …


Comparison Of Canopy Materials To Improve The Performance Of Sea Anchors Used For Fishing Operations, Namgu Kim, Su-Hyung Kim, Yoo-Won Lee, Kyung-Jin Ryu Jan 2025

Comparison Of Canopy Materials To Improve The Performance Of Sea Anchors Used For Fishing Operations, Namgu Kim, Su-Hyung Kim, Yoo-Won Lee, Kyung-Jin Ryu

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

Sea anchors used for fishing operations help improve catch rates by stabilizing vessel drift speeds to match tidal or ocean currents. The underwater resistance experienced by a sea anchor's canopy significantly impacts its performance, yet there has been limited research on canopy materials. This study investigates how different canopy materials can enhance sea anchor performance. Specifically, we tested sea anchors made from three fabrics: the currently used polyamide (PA) material, PA material with increased yarn density in the weft direction, and polyester (PES). Using Korean national standards, we compared the yarn density, weight, water absorption capacity, drying rate, air permeability, …


Research On Ship Track Prediction Based On Ipso-Cnn, Xiangen Bai, Nuo Chen, Xiaofeng Xu Jan 2025

Research On Ship Track Prediction Based On Ipso-Cnn, Xiangen Bai, Nuo Chen, Xiaofeng Xu

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

With the rapid development of the global economy, international imports and exports have become increasingly important. Timely and effective tracking and prediction of ship trajectories are important in the face of complex maritime traffic. Based on AIS data, this study establishes a ship trajectory prediction model combining improved particle swarm optimization (IPSO) and a convolutional neural network (CNN) that uses the ship's historical navigation trajectory data to predict the future navigation trajectory. The historical ship trajectory data of the Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan were selected for the experiment, and the IPSO-CNN model experiment results were compared with those of other models. …