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Longitudinal Adaptive Control Of Autonomous Vehicles Base On Optimization Algorithm, Zhishuai Yin, Jiaxiong He, Linzhen Nie, Jiayi Guan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the nonlinear, time-varying and uncertain characteristics of the longitudinal motion of autonomous vehicles, a Radial Basis Function neural network(RBFNN) Proportional Integral Derivative(PID) controller base on Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO) is designed. A RBFNN is integrated into a PID controller so that parameters of the PID controller could be adjusted self-adaptively. To solve the problem that poor selection of initial parameters of RBFNN and PID might lead to overshoot or instability in the control system, PSO is adopted to optimize aforementioned initial parameters off-line. Finally, a closed-loop adaptive control system model is built in MATLAB/Simulink. Simulation results show that …

Simulation And Analysis For Gaussian Jitter Effects Of Geosynchronous Satellite, Yulun Li, Yang Wei, Jiayi Guo

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Ultrahigh-spatial-resolution and high-temporal-revisit appear to be realizable for future space-borne imaging missions. By taking advantage of satellites on the geosynchronous orbit, the wide-area continuous monitoring capacity to ground target zones becomes possible. Focus on the imaging target displacement, it is necessary to study the platform jitter during the conceptual modeling phase. Discrete Event System Specification (DEVS) is employed to abstract the observation area as an event generator. The attitude stabilization is digitalized and both theoretical analysis and simulation experiments of Gaussian-excited signals are provided. Simulation results show that the distributions of attitude responses preserve the normality. The offset distance …

A Quantized State System Method With Adaptive Quantum, Zhihua Li, Dongjin Fu, Li Guang, Zhihua Fan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Quantized state system (QSS) is a new numerical integration method. It has advantages over the traditional time-discrete integration methods in solving general ordinary differential equation (ODE) systems. But it is hard to choose an appropriate quantum for the QSS method. In order to improve the accuracy and efficiency of QSS, a quantized state system method with adaptive quantum (VQSS) is proposed. Combined with the idea of step control in the variable step Runge-Kutta method, it can adaptively change the quantum in the process of computation. The feasibility of this algorithm is verified by the simulation of two examples …

Visualization Of Tropical Cyclone Disaster Information Based On Cesium, Shuoben Bi, Yezhou Chen, Yucheng Gong, Mingyue Lu, Ruizhuang Xu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The disaster information of tropical cyclones not only expresses the intensity, but also reflects the degree of influence on human life, which has very important research significance. At present, no scholar has given a dynamic visualization method based on Cesium for water flooding disasters, nor has it integrated with other disaster information of tropical cyclones. In response to these problems, a dynamic visualization method for water inundation is proposed, and it is integrated with other disaster information such as the path of tropical cyclone and loss caused by it in the same digital earth platform. Experiments show that the …

Negative Influence Minimization Algorithm For Social Networks, Yang Yi, Chunxiao Wu, He Ming, Zhou Bo

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: While positive information is spreading in social networks, there is still a large amount of negative information spreading in the network. Aiming at the fact that there is few researches on suppressing the spread of negative information, a negative influence minimization algorithm for social networks is proposed. When negative information appears in social networks and some initial nodes are infected, the behavior of nodes propagating information depends on its coordination game with neighbor nodes. The objective function with minimal influence is used to find the K optimal blocking nodes, and finally the size of the final infected node is …

Spatio-Temporal Memory Models In Spatial Cognitive Behavioral Modeling, Hu Yue, Xu Kai, Qin Long, Quanjun Yin, Yabing Zha

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: It is crucial for military simulation systems to model the layouts of spatial environments and the temporal logic of entity activities. To improve the human-likeness of Computer Generated Forces (CGFs) and the runtime efficiency of the systems, building spatio-temporal memory representations and reasoning mechanisms that accord to mankind cognition is required. The neuro cognition science background of spatio-temporal memory is presented, and the related work on modeling the memory in deep learning and computational intelligence communities is summarized. Following the OODA (Observe-Orient-Decide-Act) loop, a general framework of spatial cognitive behavioral modeling is designed and the application of spatio-temporal memory …

Research On Cgf-Oriented Virtual Human Perceptual Attention Model, Weilong Yang, Xu Kai, Xie Xu, Sun Lin

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Perception model is an important research field of CGF behavior modeling. As the input of the reasoning module, the information obtained from the perception model has an important influence on the fidelity of the simulation. The CGF perception model is researched, and the attention mechanism, effective time of attention model is analyzed, compared with the traditional model of perception. By modeling the knowledge base and information feedback, a virtual human perception framework based on attention mechanism is proposed, and the experiment is carried out in the simulation environment.

Review On The Construction And Application Of Digital Twins In Transportation Scenes, Zhaohui Wu, Zhenzheng Liu, Shi Ke, Wang Liang, Xiaojie Liang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Digital twins connect the physical world and the information world, and provide new ideas for the analysis and solution of complex traffic problems. The research and application status of digital twins in transportation scenes are reviewed on the basis of sorting out the basic concepts, development history and key technologies of digital twins. The key technologies for the construction of digital twins in transportation scenes that need to be breakthrough are analyzed from the four aspects of "people-vehicle-road-environment" combined with the characteristics of the elements of traffic operation. The prospect of digital twin transportation applications in the development of …

Sliding Mode Adaptive Synchronization Control Dual Master Dual Slave Teleoperation System, Lingyan Hu, Shiqiang Li, Fu Yun

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the relative coordinated motion of the two-slave arms' end poses in the dual-master dual-slave teleoperation system, the influence on the coordinated positional relationship of the two slaves is analyzed when one of the master-slave controls is disturbed. A feasible synchronous position control method is propose which enables both the master-slave position error and the synchronization error of the dual master dual slave remote operating system to converge to zero during the coordinated motion When the master-slave arm moves along the desired trajectory, the coordination and synchronization of the movement between the two slave arms are ensured, and …

Simulation Experiment Of Quantum Ranging Process Based On The “Mozi” Quantum Satellite, Cong Shuang, Shiqi Duan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The simulation experiment researches about two key processes of earth-satellite quantum ranging process are carried out, including the transmission and reception about the photon pairs based on the acquisition, tracking and pointing (ATP) system, and the calculation about the time difference of arrival (TDOA) of entangled photon pairs by the coincidence counting principle. Motion trajectory of the quantum satellite “Mozi” based on its six orbital parameters and the acquisition, tracking and pointing process to the optical signal from satellite to ground users are simulated. The function and structure of the acquisition tracking and pointing system are analysed, and a …

Ar-Based Simulation Interaction And Human Factor Assessment For Human Robot Cooperation Assembly Planning, Wang Qiang, Xiumin Fan, Qichang He, Wenmin Zhu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To improve assembly efficiency, it has become a trend for traditional manual assembly workstations to be carried out human-robot collaboration transformation. To realize the safe and fast evaluation of the improvement scheme, a general human-robot collaboration simulation method and human factor evaluation method based on Augmented Reality are proposed. Four levels of human-robot collaboration assembly simulation are established. An interactive scheme between real human and virtual robot for visual detection, perception and feedback is established. A fuzzy comprehensive evaluation model of human physiological and psychological indicators for workstation design is constructed. The prototype system is developed. Taking the assembly …

Infrared Image Segmentation Of Aircraft Skin Based On Otsu And Improved I-Ching Divination Evolutionary Algorithm, Kun Wang, Ji Yao, Peilun Liu, Wang Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Infrared thermal imaging non-destructive testing is one of the commonly used methods for aircraft skin detection. Aiming at Otsu's large computational complexity and poor real-time performance, an aircraft skin infrared image segmentation method based on Otsu and an improved I-Ching divination evolutionary algorithm (IDEA) is proposed. The roulette selection operator is improved by using roulette selection for the I-Ching map of state size 3n, from which the n individuals with the maximum fitness values are then selected as new populations. The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm is superior to several other improved optimization algorithms both in terms …

Simulation Of Adaptive Track Control Of Ship Bending In Inland River Curved Channel, Langxiong Gan, Changsheng Wu, Deng Wei, Yuanzhou Zheng, Chunhui Zhou

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In view of the complex flow characteristics and difficult maneuvering of ships in curved river section, combined with the characteristics of ship AIS trajectory and customary route, the intelligent track and heading control algorithm is adopted to realize the automatic control of ship's safe turning. Firstly, the research waters are selected and according to the rules of lane-dividing navigation, the ship's turning track is reasonably planned. Then the ship motion simulation software is constructed, and the self-adaptive fuzzy PID course controller is designed by combining the self-adaptive fuzzy control algorithm and traditional PID control, the simulation of …

Correction Method Of Action Parameters Of Panzer Virtual Force Tactical Confrontation, Gao Ang, Xiaolu Wang, Zhiming Dong, Guohui Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the problem of unreasonable virtual force tactical confrontation action parameters in the simulation training of armored force equipment system, resulting in unsatisfactory training effects, the idea of estimating posterior probability with prior probability is adopted to correct the parameters. According to the OODA theory, the tactical confrontation movement of armored forces is decomposed and an index system of influencing factors is constructed; the parameter collection method is proposed to establish the Bayesian network correction model and to realize dynamic adjustment; the expected optimization algorithm and the principal component analysis method are used to process the training data …

Modulation Recognition Algorithm Based On Improved Lda And Autoencoders, Yecai Guo, Haoran Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The traditional modulation recognition algorithms are based on the Gaussian white noise channel, which significantly degrade recognition performance in complex channel conditions. Aiming at this problem, a modulation recognition algorithm based on A-ALDA (Anti-alias Linear Discriminant Analysis) and SSDAE (Stacked Sparse Denoising Autoencoders) is proposed. In this algorithm, A-ALDA algorithm reconstructs signal cumulants feature into new features, which has better separability. The combination of original features and new features is input into SSDAE for classification, and SSADE has the ability to extract key information and resist noise. Simulation results show that …

Agile Thinking And Innovative Technology Development, Rocky Gay

Operations Management Presentations

Agile Project Management approaches have grown beyond software development and are being incorporated in many industries at a rapid pace. This expansion has created a need for a common language and methodology that fosters self-organized collaboration and an innate desire to deliver products that maximize customer satisfaction. There are a broad range of tools and techniques nested in a framework that facilitate a flexible and steady cadence of product delivery. Organizations have options in managing projects. Shifting to an agile mindset, values and principles may necessitate a culture change in project teams.

Développement D’Un Outil Personnalisé D’Aide À La Décision En Vue De Minimiser Les Risques En Manutention Impliquant Des Postures Symétriques Et Asymétriques, Aboulfazl Shirazi-Adl, Navid Arjmand, André Plamondon

Rapports de recherche scientifique

Les charges excessives imposées sur la colonne vertébrale lombaire constituent un facteur de risques important pour les maux de dos. La modélisation biomécanique de la colonne vertébrale est la seule approche non invasive permettant d’estimer ces charges, mais la complexité de ces modèles limite leur utilisation par des ergonomes. Pour aider ces derniers à identifier des situations à risque de blessures au dos afin de limiter le chargement aux structures lombaires, il existe des outils d’aide à la décision comme l’équation de levage du NIOSH (Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, Waters et al., 1993) ainsi que les tables …

Cyclic Damage Accumulation In The Femoral Constructs Made With Cephalomedullary Nails, Farah Hamandi, Alyssa Whitney, Mark H. Stouffer, Michael J. Prayson, Jorn Rittweger, Tarun Goswami

Biomedical, Industrial & Human Factors Engineering Faculty Publications

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the risk of peri-prosthetic fracture of constructs made with cephalomedullary (CM) long and short nails. The nails were made with titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) and stainless steel (SS 316L). Methods: Biomechanical evaluation of CM nail constructs was carried out with regard to post-primary healing to determine the risk of peri-implant/peri-prosthetic fractures. Therefore, this research comprised of, non-fractured, twenty-eight pairs of cadaveric femora that were randomized and implanted with four types of fixation CM nails resulting in four groups. These constructs were cyclically tested in bi-axial mode for up to 30,000 cycles. All …

Mapping Of The Information Flow Of The Valle Occidental Coffee Region: A System-Of-Systems Perspective, Irene Campos

CESUN Conference

Uncertainty is a characteristic of many of the contemporary environments that our systems inhabit. In the case of farming systems, uncertainty has always been present in the form of unpredictable weather conditions, disease outbreaks and evolving societal and economic factors. Uncertainty poses a challenge for communication and information alignment, which is especially important for a farming system responding to disasters. A first step towards finding solutions for problems of information alignment in systems is mapping and identifying information links in them. The goal of this research is to map the information flow and feedback dynamics of the Valle Occidental coffee …

Exploring How Prize Challenges Complement An Organization's Innovation Efforts, Ademir Vrolijk, Zoe Szajnfarber

CESUN Conference

prize challenge, open innovation, crowdsourcing, NASA, 3D Printed Habitat Challenge, additive manufacturing

Risk Management Decision Making For Security And Trust In Hardware Supply Chains, Zachary A. Collier, Thomas L. Polmateer, James H. Lambert

CESUN Conference

Modern cyber-physical systems are enabled by electronic hardware and embedded systems. The security of these sub-components is a concern during the design and operational phases of cyber-physical system life cycles. Compromised electronics can result in mission-critical failures, unauthorized access, and other severe consequences. As systems become more complex and feature greater connectivity, system owners must make decisions regarding how to mitigate risks and ensure resilience and trust. This paper provides an overview of research efforts related to assessing and managing risks, resilience, and trust with an emphasis on electronic hardware and embedded systems. The research takes a decision-oriented perspective, drawing …

The Challenges And Opportunities Of Teaching Systems Engineering For Large Scale Engineering Systemse, Edward Pines, Dennis Engi

CESUN Conference

In this paper, we discuss a course in large scale systems engineering that was developed as part of a twelve-credit Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering for part-time and returning students. Our focus was on how to work on big, unmanageable, messy problems. Teaching systems engineering for large-scale engineering systems is challenging for many reasons. One of the main challenges is the breadth of material to be addressed within one or two courses. Other challenges result from how students learn about the transitions from the development of a conceptual framework to systems architecture through engineering design, mathematical analysis and eventual construction …

What Tesla’S $1.5 Billion Bet On Bitcoin Means For Crypto Legitimacy, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Some significant issues need to be resolved before Tesla can accept Bitcoin as a legitimate method of payment, says UNSW Business School's Mark Humphery-Jenner

Structural Identification And Damage Detection In Bridges Using Wave Method And Uniform Shear Beam Models: A Feasibility Study, Mehran Rahmani, Manan Naik

Mineta Transportation Institute

This report presents a wave method to be used for the structural identification and damage detection of structural components in bridges, e.g., bridge piers. This method has proven to be promising when applied to real structures and large amplitude responses in buildings (e.g., mid-rise and high-rise buildings). This study is the first application of the method to damaged bridge structures. The bridge identification was performed using wave propagation in a simple uniform shear beam model. The method identifies a wave velocity for the structure by fitting an equivalent uniform shear beam model to the impulse response functions of the recorded …

Better And Faster: How To Leverage Award-Winning Operations Management Techniques, Carrie Beam

Operations Management Presentations

The INFORMS Franz Edelman Award for Achievement in Advanced Analytics, Operations Research, and Management Science identifies innovative applications of operations management in fields as diverse as sewer district management, school bus scheduling, polio vaccinations, and of course transportation. In this seminar, 2021 Edelman Prize Chair Dr. Carrie Beam will introduce the keys of stakeholder engagement, iterative development, and scaled-up implementation of operations management techniques and how they apply to the Franz Edelman Award and to MSOM courses.

• Edelman Overview: https://youtu.be/_fiTelkcHi4
• Edelman 2020 Competition: http://info.informs.org/2020edelman

Assessment Of Heavy Metal Concentration In Soils Around Geita The Gold Mine, Tanzania, Mariam G. Mgendi, Mkabwa L. K Manoko, W.J.S. Mwegoha, C. Southway C. Southway

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Health issues related to gold mining cannot be underestimated. Gold mining produce acid mine drainage (AMD), which in turn releases heavy metals into the nearby environment, hence causing environmental pollution. Heavy metals are naturally very toxic, thus pose a great health concern especially when their concentration exceeds the recommended permissible limits. In this study, concentrations of five heavy metals—including Pb, Ni, Cr, Cu and Zn—were assessed in the soil around Geita Gold Mine (GGM). A total of 17 sampling sites were established from which the soil samples were collected at 0-15cm and 15-30cm soil depth. The concentration of both total …

Improved Wolf Pack Algorithm For Distribution Of Molds On Molds Table, Zhonghua Han, Yuehan Liu, Li Man, Liangliang Sun, Hongzhi Zheng

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to solve the problem of the distribution of molds on the mold table in the production process of concrete prefabricated components, a method combining Bottom-Left Algorithm (BLA) and Improved Wolf Pack Algorithm (IWPA) is proposed. Improved Wolf Pack Algorithm is for optimizing the order of upper line and the mold used for each member is sequentially assigned to the mold table according to the upper line. BLA is used to determine the direction and position of the molds on the molds table. The WPA safari behavior is improved by introducing Levi's flying ideas and the Hamming …

Simulation Research On Abandonment Rate Of Contact Center Based On Patience Threshold, Junxiang Li, Wanbin Zang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Customer abandonment rate is an important indicator to measure the service level of contact center. Customers in a traditional call center follow the principle of first come, first served, but some customers will be lost in the queuing process because of their limited patience. In this regard, by setting the customer's patience threshold and considering adding a specific agent channel to the member customers, or adjusting the number of agent channels under the original staffing, a new contact center queuing model is established based on the traditional call center model. The ProModel simulation software is used to study the …

Research On Virtual Simulation Training System For Multi-Position Collaborative Operation In Oilfields, Xianmei Liu, Jia Di, Liu Fang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the demands of multi-position collaborative operation in oilfields, the virtual simulation training system for multi-position collaborative operation in oilfields is studied. It shows the development mode and architecture of the system which uses the user perception environment to obtain data for the autonomous decision, and uses the collision detection process to simulate the interaction between user and device. The co-simulation strategy and the network communication protocol are designed. The room management is used to ensure that the scenes in the group are consistent in real time and the scenarios between the groups are independent. The Non-Player Character(NPC) …

Study On Ultimate Carrying Capacity And Regulation Methods Of Urban Atmospheric Environment, Guangqiu Huang, Wenxin Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to solve the calculation problem of the ultimate carrying capacity of the atmospheric environment, the calculation formula of the ultimate carrying capacity of the atmospheric environment is proposed, and the system dynamics model with the ‘pollution index-energy' compliance as the constraint is constructed according to the urban energy planning, namely the PI-E-SD(Pollution Indicator-Energy-System Dynamics) model. In this model, the linear regression method is used to determine the pollution index, which solves the non-uniformity problem. The SD-modeling method is used to construct the “energy-economy-environment” simulation system, so that the government measures can be quantified to make the prediction …