We consider a scenario where an unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV),a typical unmanned aerial system(UAS),transmits confidential data to a moving ground target in the presence of multiple eavesdroppers.Multiple friendly reco...We consider a scenario where an unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV),a typical unmanned aerial system(UAS),transmits confidential data to a moving ground target in the presence of multiple eavesdroppers.Multiple friendly reconfigurable intelligent surfaces(RISs) help to secure the UAV-target communication and improve the energy efficiency of the UAV.We formulate an optimization problem to minimize the energy consumption of the UAV,subject to the mobility constraint of the UAV and that the achievable secrecy rate at the target is over a given threshold.We present an online planning method following the framework of model predictive control(MPC) to jointly optimize the motion of the UAV and the configurations of the RISs.The effectiveness of the proposed method is validated via computer simulations.展开更多
Rock fragmentation plays a critical role in rock avalanches,yet conventional approaches such as classical granular flow models or the bonded particle model have limitations in accurately characterizing the progressive...Rock fragmentation plays a critical role in rock avalanches,yet conventional approaches such as classical granular flow models or the bonded particle model have limitations in accurately characterizing the progressive disintegration and kinematics of multi-deformable rock blocks during rockslides.The present study proposes a discrete-continuous numerical model,based on a cohesive zone model,to explicitly incorporate the progressive fragmentation and intricate interparticle interactions inherent in rockslides.Breakable rock granular assemblies are released along an inclined plane and flow onto a horizontal plane.The numerical scenarios are established to incorporate variations in slope angle,initial height,friction coefficient,and particle number.The evolutions of fragmentation,kinematic,runout and depositional characteristics are quantitatively analyzed and compared with experimental and field data.A positive linear relationship between the equivalent friction coefficient and the apparent friction coefficient is identified.In general,the granular mass predominantly exhibits characteristics of a dense granular flow,with the Savage number exhibiting a decreasing trend as the volume of mass increases.The process of particle breakage gradually occurs in a bottom-up manner,leading to a significant increase in the angular velocities of the rock blocks with increasing depth.The simulation results reproduce the field observations of inverse grading and source stratigraphy preservation in the deposit.We propose a disintegration index that incorporates factors such as drop height,rock mass volume,and rock strength.Our findings demonstrate a consistent linear relationship between this index and the fragmentation degree in all tested scenarios.展开更多
熔盐具有优异的传热和储热性能,被广泛应用于核能和太阳能等领域。核磁共振技术(Nuclear Magnetic Resonance,NMR)是研究熔盐微观结构的有力工具。由于商业化标准核磁样品池顶端设计有排气孔的存在,不适用于一些具有挥发性、毒性或放射...熔盐具有优异的传热和储热性能,被广泛应用于核能和太阳能等领域。核磁共振技术(Nuclear Magnetic Resonance,NMR)是研究熔盐微观结构的有力工具。由于商业化标准核磁样品池顶端设计有排气孔的存在,不适用于一些具有挥发性、毒性或放射性的熔盐体系的研究。针对该难点,以AlN、BN和Al_(2)O_(3)陶瓷材料为内管,ZrO_(2)陶瓷材料为外管,设计了一种新型密封性NMR样品池,以满足不同类型熔盐体系的测试要求。此外,利用KBr样品的^(79)Br化学位移与温度的关系,对新设计的多种样品池进行了温度标定。经测试,自主设计的样品池适用于熔盐体系的最高温度为700℃,可满足大多数熔盐系统检测的要求。使用该样品池进行了高温熔盐NMR信号测试,验证了其适用于熔盐体系的可靠性。展开更多
基金funding from the Australian Government,via grant AUSMURIB000001 associated with ONR MURI Grant N00014-19-1-2571。
文摘We consider a scenario where an unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV),a typical unmanned aerial system(UAS),transmits confidential data to a moving ground target in the presence of multiple eavesdroppers.Multiple friendly reconfigurable intelligent surfaces(RISs) help to secure the UAV-target communication and improve the energy efficiency of the UAV.We formulate an optimization problem to minimize the energy consumption of the UAV,subject to the mobility constraint of the UAV and that the achievable secrecy rate at the target is over a given threshold.We present an online planning method following the framework of model predictive control(MPC) to jointly optimize the motion of the UAV and the configurations of the RISs.The effectiveness of the proposed method is validated via computer simulations.
基金support from the National Key R&D plan(Grant No.2022YFC3004303)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42107161)+3 种基金the State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Hydraulic Engineering(Grant No.2021-KY-04)the Open Research Fund Program of State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering(sklhse-2023-C-01)the Open Research Fund Program of Key Laboratory of the Hydrosphere of the Ministry of Water Resources(mklhs-2023-04)the China Three Gorges Corporation(XLD/2117).
文摘Rock fragmentation plays a critical role in rock avalanches,yet conventional approaches such as classical granular flow models or the bonded particle model have limitations in accurately characterizing the progressive disintegration and kinematics of multi-deformable rock blocks during rockslides.The present study proposes a discrete-continuous numerical model,based on a cohesive zone model,to explicitly incorporate the progressive fragmentation and intricate interparticle interactions inherent in rockslides.Breakable rock granular assemblies are released along an inclined plane and flow onto a horizontal plane.The numerical scenarios are established to incorporate variations in slope angle,initial height,friction coefficient,and particle number.The evolutions of fragmentation,kinematic,runout and depositional characteristics are quantitatively analyzed and compared with experimental and field data.A positive linear relationship between the equivalent friction coefficient and the apparent friction coefficient is identified.In general,the granular mass predominantly exhibits characteristics of a dense granular flow,with the Savage number exhibiting a decreasing trend as the volume of mass increases.The process of particle breakage gradually occurs in a bottom-up manner,leading to a significant increase in the angular velocities of the rock blocks with increasing depth.The simulation results reproduce the field observations of inverse grading and source stratigraphy preservation in the deposit.We propose a disintegration index that incorporates factors such as drop height,rock mass volume,and rock strength.Our findings demonstrate a consistent linear relationship between this index and the fragmentation degree in all tested scenarios.
文摘熔盐具有优异的传热和储热性能,被广泛应用于核能和太阳能等领域。核磁共振技术(Nuclear Magnetic Resonance,NMR)是研究熔盐微观结构的有力工具。由于商业化标准核磁样品池顶端设计有排气孔的存在,不适用于一些具有挥发性、毒性或放射性的熔盐体系的研究。针对该难点,以AlN、BN和Al_(2)O_(3)陶瓷材料为内管,ZrO_(2)陶瓷材料为外管,设计了一种新型密封性NMR样品池,以满足不同类型熔盐体系的测试要求。此外,利用KBr样品的^(79)Br化学位移与温度的关系,对新设计的多种样品池进行了温度标定。经测试,自主设计的样品池适用于熔盐体系的最高温度为700℃,可满足大多数熔盐系统检测的要求。使用该样品池进行了高温熔盐NMR信号测试,验证了其适用于熔盐体系的可靠性。
