A Heterogeneous Information Fusion Method for Maritime Radar and AIS Based on D-S Evidence Theory

Maritime radar and automatic identification systems (AIS), which are essential auxiliary equipment for navigation safety in the shipping industry, have played significant roles in maritime safety supervision. However, in practical applications, the information obtained by a single device is limited, and it is necessary to integrate the information of maritime radar and AIS messages to achieve better recognition effects. In this study, the D-S evidence theory is used to fusion the two kinds of heterogeneous information: maritime radar images and AIS messages. Firstly, the radar image and AIS message are processed to get the targets of interest in the same coordinate system. Then, the coordinate position and heading of targets are chosen as the indicators for judging target similarity. Finally, a piece of D-S evidence theory based on the information fusion method is proposed to match the radar target and the AIS target of the same ship. Particularly, the effectiveness of the proposed method has been validated and evaluated through several experiments, which proves that such a method is practical in maritime safety supervision.

Large Power Transformer Fault Diagnosis and Prognostic Based on DBNC and D-S Evidence Theory

Power transformer is a core equipment of power system, which undertakes the important functions of power transmission and transformation, and its safe and stable operation has great significance to the normal operation of the whole power system. Due to the complex structure of the transformer, the use of single information for condition-based maintenance (CBM) has certain limitations, with the help of advanced sensor monitoring and information fusion technology, multi-source information is applied to the prognostic and health management (PHM) of power transformer, which is an important way to realize the CBM of power transformer. This paper presents a method which combine deep belief network classifier (DBNC) and D-S evidence theory, and it is applied to the PHM of the large power transformer. The experimental results show that the proposed method has a high correct rate of fault diagnosis for the power transformer with a large number of multi-source data.

Fault Isolation of Light Rail Vehicle Suspension System Based on D-S Evidence Theory and Improvement Application Case

This paper presents an innovative approach for the fault isolation of Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) suspension system based on the Dempster-Shafer (D-S) evidence theory and its improvement application case. The considered LRV has three rolling stocks and each one equips three sensors for monitoring the suspension system. A Kalman filter is applied to generate the residuals for fault diagnosis. For the purpose of fault isolation, a fault feature database is built in advance. The Eros and the norm distance between the fault feature of the new occurred fault and the one in the feature database are applied to measure the similarity of the feature which is the basis for the basic belief assignment to the fault, respectively. After the basic belief assignments are obtained, they are fused by using the D-S evidence theory. The fusion of the basic belief assignments increases the isolation accuracy significantly. The efficiency of the proposed method is demonstrated by two case studies.

Risk assessment of water security in Haihe River Basin during drought periods based on D-S evidence theory

The weights of the drought risk index(DRI), which linearly combines the reliability, resiliency, and vulnerability, are difficult to obtain due to complexities in water security during drought periods. Therefore, drought entropy was used to determine the weights of the three critical indices. Conventional simulation results regarding the risk load of water security during drought periods were often regarded as precise. However, neither the simulation process nor the DRI gives any consideration to uncertainties in drought events. Therefore, the Dempster-Shafer(D-S) evidence theory and the evidential reasoning algorithm were introduced, and the DRI values were calculated with consideration of uncertainties of the three indices. The drought entropy and evidential reasoning algorithm were used in a case study of the Haihe River Basin to assess water security risks during drought periods. The results of the new DRI values in two scenarios were compared and analyzed. It is shown that the values of the DRI in the D-S evidence algorithm increase slightly from the original results of Zhang et al.(2005), and the results of risk assessment of water security during drought periods are reasonable according to the situation in the study area. This study can serve as a reference for further practical application and planning in the Haihe River Basin, and other relevant or similar studies.

EARLY WARNING MODEL OF NETWORK INTRUSION BASED ON D-S EVIDENCE THEORY

Application of data fusion technique in intrusion detection is the trend of next- generation Intrusion Detection System (IDS). In network security, adopting security early warn- ing technique is feasible to effectively defend against attacks and attackers. To do this, correlative information provided by IDS must be gathered and the current intrusion characteristics and sit- uation must be analyzed and estimated. This paper applies D-S evidence theory to distributed intrusion detection system for fusing information from detection centers, making clear intrusion situation, and improving the early warning capability and detection efficiency of the IDS accord- ingly.

A Novel Ensemble Learning Algorithm Based on D-S Evidence Theory for IoT Security

In the last decade,IoT has been widely used in smart cities,autonomous driving and Industry 4.0,which lead to improve efficiency,reliability,security and economic benefits.However,with the rapid development of new technologies,such as cognitive communication,cloud computing,quantum computing and big data,the IoT security is being confronted with a series of new threats and challenges.IoT device identification via Radio Frequency Fingerprinting(RFF)extracting from radio signals is a physical-layer method for IoT security.In physical-layer,RFF is a unique characteristic of IoT device themselves,which can difficultly be tampered.Just as people’s unique fingerprinting,different IoT devices exhibit different RFF which can be used for identification and authentication.In this paper,the structure of IoT device identification is proposed,the key technologies such as signal detection,RFF extraction,and classification model is discussed.Especially,based on the random forest and Dempster-Shafer evidence algorithm,a novel ensemble learning algorithm is proposed.Through theoretical modeling and experimental verification,the reliability and differentiability of RFF are extracted and verified,the classification result is shown under the real IoT device environments.

Ubiquitous Computing Identity Authentication Mechanism Based on D-S Evidence Theory and Extended SPKI/SDSI

Ubiquitous computing systems typically have lots of security problems in the area of identity authentication by means of classical PKI methods. The limited computing resources, the disconnection network, the classification requirements of identity authentication, the requirement of trust transfer and cross identity authentication, the bi-directional identity authentication, the security delegation and the simple privacy protection etc are all these unsolved problems. In this paper, a new novel ubiquitous computing identity authentication mechanism, named UCIAMdess, is presented. It is based on D-S Evidence Theory and extended SPKI/SDSI. D-S Evidence Theory is used in UCIAMdess to compute the trust value from the ubiquitous computing environment to the principal or between the different ubiquitous computing environments. SPKI-based authorization is expanded by adding the trust certificate in UCIAMdess to solve above problems in the ubiquitous computing environments. The identity authentication mechanism and the algorithm of certificate reduction are given in the paper to solve the multi-levels trust-correlative identity authentication problems. The performance analyses show that UCIAMdess is a suitable security mechanism in solving the complex ubiquitous computing problems.

Study on Power Transformers Fault Diagnosis Based on Wavelet Neural Network and D-S Evidence Theory

>Transformer faults are quite complicated phenomena and can occur due to a variety of reasons.There have been several methods for transformer fault synthetic diagnosis,but each of them has its own limitations in real fault diagnosis applications.In order to overcome those shortcomings in the existing methods,a new transformer fault diagnosis method based on a wavelet neural network optimized by adaptive genetic algorithm(AGA)and an improved D-S evidence theory fusion technique is proposed in this paper.The proposed method combines the oil chromatogram data and the off-line electrical test data of transformers to carry out fault diagnosis.Based on the fusion mechanism of D-S evidence theory,the comprehensive reliability of evidence is constructed by considering the evidence importance,the outputs of the neural network and the expert experience.The new method increases the objectivity of the basic probability assignment(BPA)and reduces the basic probability assigned for uncertain and unimportant information.The case study results of using the proposed method show that it has a good performance of fault diagnosis for transformers.

An Improved CREAM Model Based on DS Evidence Theory and DEMATEL

Cognitive Reliability and Error Analysis Method(CREAM)is widely used in human reliability analysis(HRA).It defines nine common performance conditions(CPCs),which represent the factors thatmay affect human reliability and are used to modify the cognitive failure probability(CFP).However,the levels of CPCs are usually determined by domain experts,whichmay be subjective and uncertain.What’smore,the classicCREAMassumes that the CPCs are independent,which is unrealistic.Ignoring the dependence among CPCs will result in repeated calculations of the influence of the CPCs on CFP and lead to unreasonable reliability evaluation.To address the issue of uncertain information modeling and processing,this paper introduces evidence theory to evaluate the CPC levels in specific scenarios.To address the issue of dependence modeling,the Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory(DEMATEL)method is used to process the dependence among CPCs and calculate the relative weights of each CPC,thus modifying the multiplier of the CPCs.The detailed process of the proposed method is illustrated in this paper and the CFP estimated by the proposed method is more reasonable.

Analysis of Early-Warning Threshold for Metro Construction Collapse Risk Based on D-S Evidence Theory and Rough Set

The existing early-warning system in metro construction are generally based on traditional single-sensor data and simple analytic model, which makes it difficult to deal with the complex and comprehensive environment in metro construction. In this paper, the framework of early-warning threshold for metro construction collapse risk based on D-S evidence theory and rough set is built. By combining the primary data fusion collected based on rough set with the secondary data fusion which is based on D-S evidence theory, the integration of multiple information in metro construction is realized and the risk assessment methods are optimized. A case trial based on Hangzhou metro construction collapse accident is also carried out to exemplify the framework. The empirical analysis guarantees the completeness and independence of the prediction information, and realizes the dynamic prediction of the variation trend of metro construction collapse risk.

D-S证据理论在空中目标识别中的应用现状与展望

D-S证据理论作为一种多源信息融合工具,在空中目标识别领域中得到了广泛应用。对D-S证据理论进行了概述;简要梳理了D-S证据理论在空中目标识别领域中的发展脉络,并提出应用中需要解决的三类关键问题;围绕上述问题,重点对该领域中的BPA获取、证据冲突度量、证据融合的应用现状进行综述;最后,基于空域控制视角,对D-S证据理论在该领域中的应用进行了展望。研究可为空中目标识别领域的理论发展和工程应用提供参考。

基于D-S证据理论的岩爆预测方法研究

为了有效预测岩爆,提出基于D-S证据理论的岩爆预测方法.首先,选取与岩爆发生相关的6个指标因素作为证据体,并通过模糊物元框架和正态型隶属度函数构建证据体的基本概率分配.然后,利用K均值将证据体分类,并提出簇内证据用传统方式融合而簇间证据用权重方式融合的组合融合规则,以减轻高冲突证据融合的不利影响.最后,将模型应用在秦岭终南山公路隧道2号竖井工程,且与经验方法对比.为了分析预测过程的不确定性和估计岩爆发生概率,采用蒙特卡洛模拟进行抽样仿真,并通过Spearman秩相关系数衡量输入指标的全局敏感性.研究结果表明:输入指标在不同的岩爆案例的影响程度差异较大且方向不同;5个岩爆案例的发生概率在40.8%~70.1%之间.该模型表现出优异的预测分类性能,可为深埋地下工程岩爆预测提供参考.

D-S理论和Markov链组合的桥梁性能退化预测研究

为准确预测桥梁性能退化,考虑到数据随机性和微小扰动发生状态跳跃,提出了一种D-S(Dempster-Shafer)证据理论和Markov链组合的桥梁性能退化组合预测模型和性能退化率的概念.该模型基于指数平滑(exponential smoothing,ES)方法获得新的预测数据序列,并利用Markov链和D-S理论不断进行优化,从而实现桥梁性能退化的组合预测.实际工程的应用结果表明:性能退化率可以直观地表征在梁性能退化的速度.其次,该模型的平均相对误差为1.54%,较于回归、灰色和模糊加权Markov链模型,精度分别提高了1.11%,0.88%和2.8%,而后验差比值为0.242,小于0.35;模型的标准差为9.021,相比其他模型分别减小了3.978,3.405和7.500,而变异系数为0.109,均小于其他模型,验证了组合预测模型在精度和稳定性方面的优越性,可为在役桥梁结构性能退化预测与维护提供理论基础.

Assessment of Power Quality Based on D-S Evidence Theory

Technological advancement of measurement systems has enhanced the accuracy of power quality assessment by using a combination of measured information. This paper proposes a novel approach for estimating power quality based on information fusion technique of Dempster-Shafer(D-S) evidence theory. First, in order to accurately extract transient features regarding power quality indexes, wavelet packet transform and lifting wavelet transform are proposed to detect various disturbance signals measurement. By using many kinds of transformed transient indexes and steady state indexes, a novel reliability distribution function is constructed,and synthesized assessment index of power quality is drafted based on information fusion technique of D-S evidence theory. Finally,the simulation results prove that D-S evidence theory is a more effective means for evaluating the power quality.

基于加权D-S证据理论的旋翼故障诊断

旋翼作为直升机的升力面和操作面,其健康状态对直升机的安全至关重要。旋翼故障诊断技术仍是直升机健康与使用监测系统(Health and usage monitoring system, HUMS)领域的薄弱环节,开发旋翼故障诊断技术具有重要价值。基于信息融合技术,首先分析了旋翼故障的诊断机理,建立了旋翼故障模型,通过流固耦合仿真获取了不同故障下桨叶、轮毂和机身的故障特征信息,生成数据集进行网络训练和验证。然后,利用遗传算法反向传播(Genetic algorithm-backpropagation, GA-BP)优化神经网络诊断3种类型的直升机旋翼故障,即后缘调整片误调、变距拉杆误调和桨叶质量不平衡。3个逐级神经网络分别对旋翼故障类型、故障位置和故障程度进行了诊断识别。最后采用加权的Dempster-Shafer(D-S)证据理论对旋翼故障进行诊断和分析。结果证明基于改进D-S证据理论的旋翼故障诊断方法能够成功应用到旋翼故障诊断中,并具有良好的识别效果。

基于D-S证据理论改进AHP-熵权的流域洪涝灾害评估研究

考虑致灾因子危险性、孕灾环境敏感性以及承灾体易损性,选取指标构建小清河流域洪涝灾害风险评估指标体系,提出一种基于D-S证据理论的改进AHP-熵权法计算指标权重,求取洪涝灾害风险指数,运用自然断点分级法确定洪涝灾害风险等级,分析小清河流域洪涝灾害风险空间分布情况。结果表明:小清河流域洪涝灾害风险总体上表现出南低北高的趋势,其中高风险区和较高风险区分别占流域面积的8.7%和14.3%,主要分布在小清河干流以及主要支流两岸。所得评估结果同“利奇马”台风发生期间实际洪灾风险分布情况一致,对比证明基于D-S证据理论的改进AHP-熵权法优于AHP和熵权法,可为小清河流域防洪减灾决策提供依据。

Network Security Situation Evaluation Based on Modified D-S Evidence Theory

With the rapid development of global information and the increasing dependence on network for people,network security problems are becoming more and more serious.By analyzing the existing security assessment methods,we propose a network security situation evaluation system based on modified D-S evidence theory is proposed.Firstly,we give a modified D-S evidence theory to improve the reliability and rationality of the fusion result and apply the theory to correlation analysis.Secondly,the attack successful support is accurately calculated by matching internal factors with external threats.Multi-module evaluation is established to comprehensively evaluate the situation of network security.Finally we use an example of actual network datasets to validate the network security situation evaluation system.The simulation result shows that the system can not only reduce the rate of false positives and false alarms,but also effectively help analysts comprehensively to understand the situation of network security.

Comprehensive Evaluation of Electric Power Prediction Models Based on D-S Evidence Theory Combined with Multiple Accuracy Indicators

A comprehensive evaluation method of electric power prediction models using multiple accuracy indicators is proposed.To obtain the preferred models,this paper selects a number of accuracy indicators that can reflect the accuracy of single-point prediction and the correlation of predicted data,and carries out a comprehensive evaluation.First,according to Dempster-Shafer(D-S)evidence theory,a new accuracy indicator based on the relative error(RE)is proposed to solve the problem that RE is inconsistent with other indicators in the quantity of evaluation values and cannot be adopted at the same time.Next,a new dimensionless method is proposed,which combines the efficiency coefficient method with the extreme value method to unify the accuracy indicator into a dimensionless positive indicator,to avoid the conflict between pieces of evidence caused by the minimum value of zero.On this basis,the evidence fusion is used to obtain the comprehensive evaluation value of each model.Then,the principle and the process of consistency checking of the proposed method using the entropy method and the linear combination formula are described.Finally,the effectiveness and the superiority of the proposed method are validated by an illustrative instance.

基于改进D-S理论的多时刻空中目标威胁评估

针对单时刻空中目标威胁评估存在的抗干扰能力弱、可靠性不足等问题,建立一种基于改进D-S证据理论的多时刻空中目标威胁评估模型。首先,根据空战时间线,定义多时刻空中目标威胁评估时段范围;然后,在单时刻空中目标威胁等级概率分配基础上,利用D-S证据理论融合各时刻证据信息;同时,针对D-S证据理论不能处理高冲突证据的弊端及其现有改进方法计算量较大的不足,引入偏移度的概念,确定各时刻证据源权重,对加权证据进行D-S融合。数值算例表明,该模型算法复杂度低;能有效处理波动数据、稳定性强,并且可减弱高冲突证据融合对威胁评估带来的不利影响,为最终决策提供了更准确的判别依据。

An Evidence-Based CoCoSo Framework with Double Hierarchy Linguistic Data for Viable Selection of Hydrogen Storage Methods

Hydrogen is the new age alternative energy source to combat energy demand and climate change.Storage of hydrogen is vital for a nation’s growth.Works of literature provide different methods for storing the produced hydrogen,and the rational selection of a viable method is crucial for promoting sustainability and green practices.Typically,hydrogen storage is associated with diverse sustainable and circular economy(SCE)criteria.As a result,the authors consider the situation a multi-criteria decision-making(MCDM)problem.Studies infer that previous models for hydrogen storage method(HSM)selection(i)do not consider preferences in the natural language form;(ii)weights of experts are not methodically determined;(iii)hesitation of experts during criteria weight assessment is not effectively explored;and(iv)three-stage solution of a suitable selection of HSM is unexplored.Driven by these gaps,in this paper,authors put forward a new integrated framework,which considers double hierarchy linguistic information for rating,criteria importance through inter-criteria correlation(CRITIC)for expert weight calculation,evidence-based Bayesian method for criteria weight estimation,and combined compromise solution(CoCoSo)for ranking HSMs.The applicability of the developed framework is testified by using a case example of HSM selection in India.Sensitivity and comparative analysis reveal the merits and limitations of the developed framework.