Optimization of the carrier tracking loop for GPS high dynamic receivers

A carrier tracking loop which can adjust the loop parameters adaptively is proposed for high dynamic application. Three modules, called the α-β-γT filter model, adaptive loop structure mod- el and adaptive loop bandwidth model respectively, are added in the presented tracking loop com- pared with the traditional carrier tracking loop based on the second-order frequency lock loop （FLL） assisting third-order phase lock loop （PLL） loop filter. And the optimization methods for the track- ing bandwidth and the carrier loop order are analyzed. The real-time estimation methods of the dy- namic parameters, the velocity, acceleration and jerk along the line of sight （LOS） between the sat- ellite and the receiver＇ s antenna, and the measurement parameters are discussed based on the pres- ented α-β-γ filter algorithm. A method is introduced to improve the filter＇ s dynamic response to meet high dynamic application by self-adjusted α-β-γ filter coefficient used in the tracking loop. The performance of three cases with different carrier tracking loop is compared by simulation.

Distortion-Free Data Embedding Scheme for High Dynamic Range Images

Distortion-free data embedding is a technique which can assure that not only the secret data is correctly extracted but also the cover media is recovered without any distortion after secret data is extracted completely. Because of these advantages, this technique attracts the attention of many researchers. In this paper, a new distortion-free data embedding scheme for high dynamic range （HDR） images is proposed. By depending on Cartesian product, this scheme can obtain higher embedding capacity while maintaining the exactly identical cover image and stego image when using the tone mapping algorithms. In experimental results, the proposed scheme is superior to Yu et aL＇s scheme in regard to the embedding rate——an average embedding rate of 0.1355 bpp compared with Yn et aL＇s scheme （0.1270 bpp）.

Digital implementation and analysis of a high dynamic frequency tracking loop

In the wireless guidance system, the signals that receiver received has obvious Doppler shift for the high dynamic characteristic of the carrier. A new solution of carrier frequency tracking loop with frequency modifying system is put forward. The characteristic of cross product auto frequency control and the second order loop filter in this loop are analyzed. The simulation shows that this loop can accomplish frequency tracking well in high dynamic circumstance.

High dynamic synchronization algorithm based on cyclic spectral density

A new high dynamic synchronization algorithm using cyclic spectral density was presented according to the theories of cyclic spectral density and its anti-interface and anti-noise properties.The closed forms of frequency error and phase error were obtained,and their performances were analyzed.The in-phase signal throw costas loop was normalized to obtain a cosine signal.Cyclic spectral density of the cosine signal of was computed to obtain the frequency error and the phase error and then results were put into NCO to synchronize.Finally,the performance of the presented algorithms was compared with the conventional algorithms by virtue of simulations,and the simulation results proved the correctness and the superiority of the new algorithms.

Multi-exposure fusion for high dynamic range scene

Due to the existing limited dynamic range a camera cannot reveal all the details in a high-dynamic range scene. In order to solve this problem,this paper presents a multi-exposure fusion method for getting high quality images in high dynamic range scene. First,a set of multi-exposure images is obtained by multiple exposures in a same scene and their brightness condition is analyzed. Then,multi-exposure images under the same scene are decomposed using dual-tree complex wavelet transform( DT-CWT),and their low and high frequency components are obtained. Weight maps according to the brightness condition are assigned to the low components for fusion. Maximizing the region Sum Modified-Laplacian( SML) is adopted for high-frequency components fusing. Finally,the fused image is acquired by subjecting the low and high frequency coefficients to inverse DT-CWT.Experimental results show that the proposed approach generates high quality results with uniform distributed brightness and rich details. The proposed method is efficient and robust in varies scenes.

Novel Logarithmic Active Pixel Sensor with High Dynamic Range and High Output Swing

The logarithmic response complementary metal oxide semiconductor （CMOS） image sensor provides a wide dynamic range, but its drawback is the lack of simple fixed pattern noise（FPN） cancellation scheme. Designed is a novel logarithmic active pixel sensor（APS） with high dynamic range and high output swing. Firstly, the operation principle of mixed-model APS is introduced. The pixel can work in three operation modes by choosing the proper control signals. Then, FPN sources of logarithmic APS are analyzed, and double-sampled technique is implemented to reduce FPN. Finally, according to the simulation results, layout is designed and has passed design rule check（DRC）, electronic rule eheck（ERC） and layout versus schematic（LVS） verifications, and the post-simulation results are basically in agreement with the simulation results. Dynamic range of the new logarithmic APS can reach about 140 dB; and the output swing is about 750 inV. Results show that by using double sampled technique, most FPN is eliminated and the dynamic range is enhanced.

Shape recovery using high dynamic range images

An effective method for object shape recovery using HDRIs （high dynamic range images） is proposed. The radiance values of each point on the reference sphere and target object are firstly calculated, thus the set of candidate normals of each target point are found by comparing its radiance to that of each reference sphere point. In single-image shape recovery, a smoothness operation is applied to the target normals to obtain a stable and reasonable result; while in photometric stereo, radiance vectors of reference and target objects formed due to illuminations under different fight source directions are directly compared to get the most suitable target normals. Finally, the height values can be recovered from the resulting normal field. Because diffuse and specular reflection are handled in an unified framework with radiance, our approach eliminates the limitation presented in most recovery strategies, i.e., only Lambertian model can be used. The experiment results from the real and synthesized images show the performance of our approach.

High Dynamic Bounding and Jumping Motion of Quadruped Robot Based on Stable Optimization Control

Aiming at the environment such as ravines and obstacles that may be encountered in the actual movement,this paper proposes a method for optimizing the bounding and jumping motion based on the ground touching force trajectory and the air motion trajectory of the quadruped robot.The method of optimizing the ground reaction force according to the speed of the demand and the height of the jump,and adjusting the stance and swing time according to the relationship of dynamics and momentum conservation.At the same time,under the constraints of dynamics and energy consumption of the robot system,considering the jumping distance and height,a method for optimizing the air trajectory of bounding and jumping is proposed.State switching and landing stability control are also added.Finally,the experimental results show that the quadruped robot has strong bounding and jumping ability,and has achieved stable bounding movement and forward jump movement of 0.8 m.

A high dynamics algorithm based on steepest ascent method for GNSS receiver

High dynamic conditions impose critical challenges on Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS)receivers,leading to large tracking errors or even loss of tracking.Current methods that intend to improve receivers’adaptability for high dynamics require either complicated structures or prior statistical information of noises.This paper proposes a high dynamics algorithm based on steepest ascent method that can circumvent the deficiencies of existing methods.First,the relationship between the error of carrier tracking and the maximum of Fast Fourier Transform(FFT)outputs is established,and a performance function based on the steepest ascent method is designed.It can keep stable in high dynamics.Second,a new carrier-tracking loop is constructed by deploying the performance function.When the variation of GPS receiver acceleration ranges from 10 g to 100 g,compared with the PLL that either loses lock or keeps tracking accuracy less than 33.89 Hz,the experimental results show that the proposed method can not only keep tracking,but also achieve tracking accuracy more than 2.77 Hz.

High dynamic output feedback robust control of cascaded extended state observer

High dynamic tracking performance is a key technical index of hydraulic flight motion simulator(HFMS).However,the strong nonlinearities,various model uncertainties and measurement noise in hydraulic actuation systems limit the high dynamic performance improvement.In this paper,the outer axis frame of a HFMS is taken as a case study and its nonlinear dynamic model with consideration of strong nonlinearities,matched and mismatched uncertainties is established.A novel cascaded extended state observer(ESO)is proposed to estimate the unavailable system states to avoid the adverse effect of measurement noise on control performance.Meanwhile,the designed cascaded ESO also produces estimates of matched and mismatched uncertainties.Then,an output feedback robust controller(OFRC)is proposed by integrating the cascaded ESO with a robust integral of the sign of the error(RISE)feedback based on the backstepping framework.The proposed controller achieves compensation of both matched and mismatched model uncertainties in an output feedback form.Theoretical analysis indicates that the proposed OFRC ensures the boundedness of all closed-loop system signals in the presence of matched and mismatched timevarying model uncertainties.Excellent asymptotic tracking performance can also be obtained when the model uncertainties are time-invariant.Comparative experimental results show that the proposed OFRC achieves significant performance improvement compared with the extensively employed PI control with velocity feedforward(VFPI).

A high dynamic range readout unit for a calorimeter

A high dynamic range readout system,consisting of a multi-dynode readout PMT and a VA32 chip,is presented.An LED system is set up to calibrate the relative gains between the dynodes,and the ADC counts per MIPs from dynode 7 are determined under cosmic-ray calibration.A dynamic range from 0.5 MIPs to 1×10 5 MIPs is achieved.

High dynamic adaptive mobility network model and performance analysis

Since mobile networks are not currently deployed on a large scale, research in this area is mostly by simulation. Among other simulation parameters, the mobility model plays a very important role in determining the protocol performance in MANET. Based on random direction mobility model, a high dynamic adaptive mobility network model is proposed in the paper. The algorithms and modeling are mainly studied and explained in detail. The technique keystone is that normal distribution is combined with uniform distribution and inertial feedback control is combined with kinematics, through the adaptive control on nodes speed and prediction tracking on nodes routes, an adaptive model is designed, which can be used in simulations to produce realistic and dynamic network scenarios. It is the adaptability that nodes mobile parameters can be adjusted randomly in threedimensional space. As a whole, colony mobility can show some rules. Such random movement processes as varied speed and dwells are simulated realistically. Such problems as sharp turns and urgent stops are smoothed well. The model can be adapted to not only common dynamic scenarios, but also high dynamic scenarios. Finally, the mobility model performance is analyzed and validated based on random dynamic scenarios simulations.

A block zero-padding method based on DCFT for L1 parameter estimations in weak signal and high dynamic environments

Weak L1 signal acquisition in a high dynamic environment primarily faces a challenge： the integration peak is neg- atively influenced by the possible bit sign reversal every 20 ms and the frequency error. The block accumulating semi-coherent integration of correlations （BASIC） is a state-of-the-art method, but calculating the inter-block conjugate products restricts BASIC in a low signal-to-noise ratio （SNR） acquisition. We propose a block zero-padding method based on a discrete chirp-Fourier transform （DCFT） for parameter estimations in weak signal and high dynamic environments. Compared with the conventional receiver architecture that uses closed-loop acquisition and tracking, it is more suitable for open-loop acquisition. The proposed method combines DCFT and block zero-padding. In this way, the post-correlation signal is coherently post-integrated with the bit sequence stripped off, and the high dynamic parameters are precisely estimated using the threshold set based on a false alarm probability. In addition, the detection performance of the proposed method is analyzed. Simulation results show that compared with the BASIC method, the proposed method can precisely detect the high dynamic parameters in lower SNR when the length of the received signal is fixed.

Study of linearity for a high dynamic range calorimeter

A high dynamic range calorimeter has been designed for the DArk Matter Particles Explore （DAMPE） satellite. It consists of 308 BGO crystals, multi-dynode readout PMTs and front end electronics system. We have built on previous research to show that BGO fluorescence should not be saturated by high electron energy density under DAMPE＇s energy range. A BGO fluorescence simulator is set up to calibrate the energy range of the dynodes, while a cosmic-ray unit is used to calibrate 1 MIP with the ADC count in dynode 8. Lineurity is achieved for the dynamic range from 0.5 MIPs to 1.26×10^5 MIPs. The requirements of DAMPE can thus be satisfied.

A real-time algorithm for broadband highdynamic seismic data compression

A new real-time algorithm of data compression, including the segment-normalized logical compression and socalled 'one taken from two samples',is presented for broadband high dynamic seismic recordings. This algorithm was tested by numerical simulation and data observed. Its results demonstrate that total errors in recovery data are less than 1% of original data in time domain,0.5% in frequency domain, when using these two methods together.Its compression ratio is greater than 3.The data compression softwares based on the algorithm have been used in the GDS-1000 portable broadband digital seismograph.

A Model of Dynamic Recrystallization in Alloys during High Strain Plastic Deformation

Recrystallized grains, less than 200 nm in diameter were observed in heavily shear zones of a high strength low alloy steel and a Ni-based alloy, and Also grain refinement, less than 3 μm in diameter was made in high purity aluminum by ECAE at ambient temperature. The experimental results showed that high strain rate and large deformation could induce dynamic recrystallization.Based on dislocation dynamics and grain orientation change enhanced by plastic deformation,a model for the recrystallization process is developed. The model is used to explain the ultra fine grains which are formed at a temperature still much lower than that for the conventional recrystallization

Parametrical analysis of the railways dynamic response at high speed moving loads

The paper introduces some findings about a sensitivity analysis conducted on every geometrical and mechanical parameters which characterize the use of a railway superstructure at the high velocity. This analysis was carried out by implementing a forecast model that is derived from the simplified Gazetas and Dobry one. This model turns out to be particularly appropriate in the explication of problems connected to high velocity, since it evaluates both inertial and viscous effects activated by the moving load speed. The model implementation requires the transfer function determination that represents the action occurred by the bed surfaces on the railway and it therefore contains information concerning the geometrical and the mechanical characteristics of the embankment, of the ballast and of the sub-ballast. The transfer function H has been evaluated with the finite elements method and particularly, by resorting the ANSYS code with a harmonic structural analysis in the frequencies field. The authors, from the critic examination of the system＇s dynamics response in its entirety, glean a series of observations both of a general and a specific character, finally attaining a propose of a design modification of the standard railway superstructure at the high velocity of train operation adopted today especially in Italy.

Experimental study on the time-dependent dynamic mechanical behaviour of C60 concrete under high-temperatures

To study the dynamic mechanical behavior of C 60 concrete at high temperatures,impact tests under different steady-state temperature fields（ 100,200,300,400 and 500 ℃） were conducted under a variety of durations at the corresponding constant high temperature,namely 0,30,60,90 and 120 min,employing split H opkinson pressure bar（ SH PB） system. In addition,the impact tests were also conducted on the specimens cooled fromthe high temperature to the roomtemperature and the specimen under roomtemperature. Fromthe analysis,it is found that C 60 concrete has a time-dependent behavior under hightemperature environment. U nder 100,200,300,400 and 500 ℃ steady-state temperature fields respectively,as the duration at the corresponding constant high temperature increases,the dynamic compressive strength and the elastic modulus decrease but the peak strain generally ascends. After cooling to the roomtemperature,the dynamic compressive strength and the elastic modulus descend as well,but the peak strain increases first and then decreases slightly,when the duration increases. For specimens under and cooled fromthe high-temperature,as the temperature increases,the dynamic compressive strength and the peak strain raise first and then reduce gradually,and the dynamic compressive strength of specimen under high temperature is higher than that of the specimen cooled fromthe same high temperature.

Thermal Activation Analyses of Dynamic FractureToughness of High Strength Low Alloy Steels

A formula is derived for determining the influence of temperature and loading rate on dynamic fracture toughness of a high strength low alloy steel (HQ785C) from thermal activation analysis of the experimental results of three-point bend specimens as well as introducing an Arrhenius formula. It is shown that the results obtained by the given formula are in good agreement with the experimental ones in the thermal activation region. The present method is also valuable to describe the relationship between dynamic fracture toughness and temperature and loading rate of other high strength low alloy steels.

THE APPLICATION OF COMPATIBLE STRESS ITERATIVE METHOD IN DYNAMIC FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF HIGH VELOCITY IMPACT

There is a common difficulty in elastic-plastic impact codes such as EPIC[2,3] NONSAP[4], etc.. Most of these codes use the simple linear functions usually taken from static problem to represent the displacement components. In such finite element formulation, the stress components are constant in each element and they are discontinuous in any two neighboring elements. Therefore, the bases of using the virtual work principle in such elements are unreliable. In this paper, we introduce a new method, namely, the compatible stress iterative method, to eliminate the above-said difficulty. The calculated examples show that the calculation using the new method in dynamic finite element analysis of high velocity impact is valid and stable, and the element stiffness can be somewhat reduced.