Temporal-spatial subspaces modern combination method for 2D-DOA estimation in MIMO radar

A 2D-direction of arrival estimation (DOAE) for multi input and multi-output (MIMO) radar using improved multiple temporal-spatial subspaces in estimating signal parameters via rotational invariance techniques method (TS-ESPRIT) is introduced. In order to realize the improved TS-ESPRIT, the proposed algorithm divides the planar array into multiple uniform sub-planar arrays with common reference point to get a unified phase shifts measurement point for all sub-arrays. The TS-ESPRIT is applied to each sub-array separately, and in the same time with the others to realize the parallelly temporal and spatial processing, so that it reduces the non-linearity effect of model and decreases the computational time. Then, the time difference of arrival (TDOA) technique is applied to combine the multiple sub-arrays in order to form the improved TS-ESPRIT. It is found that the proposed method achieves high accuracy at a low signal to noise ratio (SNR) with low computational complexity, leading to enhancement of the estimators performance.

Improved control for distributed parameter systems with time-dependent spatial domains utilizing mobile sensor-actuator networks

A guidance policy for controller performance enhancement utilizing mobile sensor-actuator networks （MSANs） is proposed for a class of distributed parameter systems （DPSs）, which are governed by diffusion partial differential equations （PDEs） with time-dependent spatial domains. Several sufficient conditions for controller performance enhancement are presented. First, the infinite dimensional operator theory is used to derive an abstract evolution equation of the systems under some rational assumptions on the operators, and a static output feedback controller is designed to control the spatial process. Then, based on Lyapunov stability arguments, guidance policies for collocated and non-collocated MSANs are provided to enhance the performance of the proposed controller, which show that the time-dependent characteristic of the spatial domains can significantly affect the design of the mobile scheme. Finally, a simulation example illustrates the effectiveness of the proposed policy.

Variations in the Physicochemical Water Parameters and Phytoplankton Community in Coastal Water of Kudat, Sabah, Malaysia

This study was conducted to observe the abundance and distribution of phy-toplankton and temporal and spatial variation physico-chemical water parameters in coastal water of Kudat, Sabah, Malaysia. Water samples and in-situ water quality parameters were taken from five selected locations from May 2019 to February 2020. The sampling location was selected based on human-induced activities such as Marina Resort’s Jetty (ST1), Sabah Ports’ Jetty (ST2), aquaculture cage/pent (ST3), river’s mouth (ST4) and Landung Ayang’s water village (ST5). Water parameters: pH, salinity (ppt), dissolved oxygen (mg/L) temperature (°C) and depth (m) were recorded once every month from the selected station. Identification of phytoplanktonic species and cell density (cell/mL) were determined from collected water samples. Significant differences (p < 0.05) between physicochemical parameters to months were observed during the study period. However, in spatial variations, significant differences (p < 0.05) of pH, dissolved oxygen (mg/L) and temperature (°C) observed. A total of 21 phytoplankton species were identified from the study area, where 4 species belonged to Dinophyceae (HABs blooming species) and 17 species belonged to Bacillariophyceae. The influences of physicochemical water parameters were not significant in phytoplankton diversity and abundance. In addition to these parameters, the nutrients in the water might have important roles in the blooming of phytoplankton, which are essential and vital to address in this type of research.

Seasonal Variation in Physicochemical Parameters of Lekki Lagoon and the Conservation of Its Ecosystem

Some physicochemical parameters like temperature, transparency, dissolved solid, suspended materials, turbidity, conductivity, pH, total alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, nitrate, phosphate and salinity of water samples collected at Lekki Lagoon from November 2010 to September 2012 were evaluated. Fifteen locations were selected for water sampling according to the activities that took place in the lagoon. Physical water quality parameters such as temperature, transparency, total dissolved solids and total suspended solid showed strong seasonal and spatial fluctuation. Parameters like conductivity, pH and total alkalinity had relatively constant values among stations though they varied seasonally. Dissolved oxygen, nitrate and phosphate values were within permissible range for fish. Higher salinity values were recorded in wet seasons than dry seasons suggesting that salinity variation at Lekki Lagoon was due to salt incursion from the adjourning Lagos Lagoon and Mahin Creek during rainy season rather than evaporation factor. Salinity range of 1.70 - 6.00 psu recorded in this study also shows that Lekki Lagoon is tending towards brackish and this may affect the ichthyofauna composition of the lagoon.

Three-dimensional(3D)parametric measurements of individual gravels in the Gobi region using point cloud technique

Gobi spans a large area of China,surpassing the combined expanse of mobile dunes and semi-fixed dunes.Its presence significantly influences the movement of sand and dust.However,the complex origins and diverse materials constituting the Gobi result in notable differences in saltation processes across various Gobi surfaces.It is challenging to describe these processes according to a uniform morphology.Therefore,it becomes imperative to articulate surface characteristics through parameters such as the three-dimensional(3D)size and shape of gravel.Collecting morphology information for Gobi gravels is essential for studying its genesis and sand saltation.To enhance the efficiency and information yield of gravel parameter measurements,this study conducted field experiments in the Gobi region across Dunhuang City,Guazhou County,and Yumen City(administrated by Jiuquan City),Gansu Province,China in March 2023.A research framework and methodology for measuring 3D parameters of gravel using point cloud were developed,alongside improved calculation formulas for 3D parameters including gravel grain size,volume,flatness,roundness,sphericity,and equivalent grain size.Leveraging multi-view geometry technology for 3D reconstruction allowed for establishing an optimal data acquisition scheme characterized by high point cloud reconstruction efficiency and clear quality.Additionally,the proposed methodology incorporated point cloud clustering,segmentation,and filtering techniques to isolate individual gravel point clouds.Advanced point cloud algorithms,including the Oriented Bounding Box(OBB),point cloud slicing method,and point cloud triangulation,were then deployed to calculate the 3D parameters of individual gravels.These systematic processes allow precise and detailed characterization of individual gravels.For gravel grain size and volume,the correlation coefficients between point cloud and manual measurements all exceeded 0.9000,confirming the feasibility of the proposed methodology for measuring 3D parameters of individual gravels.The proposed workflow yields accurate calculations of relevant parameters for Gobi gravels,providing essential data support for subsequent studies on Gobi environments.

运营铁路路堑边坡病害分析与整治

针对某铁路路堑工点运营期间的挡墙开裂、侧沟变形等病害,采用了工程地质调查、勘探、室内试验等综合手段,查明了滑坡的空间形态,对病害产生的原因进行了分析,根据对比反演参数和室内试验参数确定了滑面抗剪指标,评价了工点的稳定性。按照四项病害整治原则,结合正在实施的刷方卸载应急处理措施,制定了:方案一边坡大刷方卸载+局部锚固桩+框架锚杆+仰斜排水孔;方案二边坡局部刷方卸载+抗滑桩+框架锚杆+仰斜排水孔。经过方案比选,确定采用方案一,现场实施后,整治效果良好。

Seismic isolation analysis of FPS bearings in spatial lattice shell structures

A theoretical model of a friction pendulum system （FPS） is introduced to examine its application for the seismic isolation of spatial lattice shell structures. An equation of motion of the lattice shell with FPS bearings is developed. Then, seismic isolation studies are performed for both double-layer and single-layer lattice shell structures under different seismic input and design parameters of the FPS. The influence of frictional coefficients and radius of the FPS on seismic performance are discussed. Based on the study, some suggestions for seismic isolation design of lattice shells with FPS bearings are given and conclusions are made which could be helpful in the application of FPS.

An operational modal analysis method in frequency and spatial domain

A frequency and spatial domain decomposition method （FSDD） for operational modal analysis （OMA） is presented in this paper, which is an extension of the complex mode indicator function （CMIF） method for experimental modal analysis （EMA）. The theoretical background of the FSDD method is clarified, Singular value decomposition is adopted to separate the signal space from the noise space. Finally, an enhanced power spectrum density （PSD） is proposed to obtain more accurate modal parameters by curve fitting in the frequency domain. Moreover, a simulation case and an application case are used to validate this method.

Effect of varying spatial orientations on build time requirements for FDM process: A case study

In this research, effect of varying spatial orientations on the build time requirements for fused deposition modelling process is studied. Constructive solid geometry cylindrical primitive is taken as work piece and modeling is accomplished for it. Response surface methodology is used to design the experiments and obtain statistical models for build time requirements corresponding to different orientations of the given primitive in modeller build volume. Contour width, air gap, slice height, raster width, raster angle and angle of orientation are treated as process parameters. Percentage contribution of individual process parameter is found to change for build time corresponding to different spatial orientations. Also, the average of build time requirement changes with spatial orientation. This paper attempts to clearly discuss and describe the observations with an aim to develop a clear understanding of effect of spatial variations on the build time for Fused Deposition Modelling process. This work is an integral part of process layout optimization and these results can effectively aid designers specially while tackling nesting issues.

Parameter estimation of GTD model and RCS extrapolation based on a modified 3D-ESPRIT algorithm

The noise robustness and parameter estimation performance of the classical three-dimensional estimating signal parameter via rotational invariance techniques(3D-ESPRIT)algorithm are poor when the parameters of the geometric theory of the diffraction(GTD)model are estimated at low signal-to-noise ratio(SNR).To solve this problem,a modified 3D-ESPRIT algorithm is proposed.The modified algorithm improves the parameter estimation accuracy by proposing a novel spatial smoothing technique.Firstly,we make cross-correlation of the auto-correlation matrices;then by averaging the cross-correlation matrices of the forward and backward spatial smoothing,we can obtain a novel equivalent spatial smoothing matrix.The formula of the modified algorithm is derived and the performance of this improved method is also analyzed.Then we compare root-meansquare-errors(RMSEs)of different parameters and the locating accuracy obtained by different algorithms.Furthermore,radar cross section(RCS)of radar targets is extrapolated.Simulation results verify the effectiveness and superiority of the modified 3DESPRIT algorithm.

Spatial correlation properties and phase singularity annihilation of Gaussian Schell-model beams in the focal region

By using the generalized Debye diffraction integral, this paper studies the spatial correlation properties and phase singularity annihilation of apertured Gaussian Schell-model （GSM） beams in the focal region. It is shown that the width of the spectral degree of coherence can be larger, less than or equal to the corresponding width of spectral density, which depends not only on the scalar coherence length of the beams, but also on the truncation parameter. With a gradual increase of the truncation parameter, a pair of phase singularities of the spectral degree of coherence in the focal plane approaches each other, resulting in subwavelength structures. Finally, the annihilation of pairs of phase singularities takes place at a certain value of the truncation parameter. With increasing scalar coherence length, the annihilation occurs at the larger truncation parameter. However, the creation process of phase singularities outside the focal plane is not found for GSM beams.

Temporal and Spatial Seasonal Variations in Quality of Gravity Flow Water in Kyanamira Sub-County, Kabale District, Uganda

The study was designed to investigate temporal and spatial seasonal variations in quality properties of gravity flow water samples collected from Kigata, Kacuro, Kihanga, Kitibya and Kanjobe located in Kyanamira Sub-County, Kabale District, Uganda. Physical, chemical and biological parameters such as pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, total dissolved solids, electrical conductivity, turbidity, colour and total suspended solids, total hardness, total alkalinity, chloride, fluoride, nitrates-N, nitrites-N, ammonium-N, sulphates, total phosphate, sodium, calcium, magnesium and some heavy metals were analyzed. Total iron, lead, chromium, copper, zinc, manganese and cadmium were analyzed by atomic absorption spectrometry. Two of the basic biological parameters for drinking water such as faecal coliforms and salmonella were analyzed by incubation followed by counting colony forming units (CFUs). Statistical presentations of data including cluster analysis, dendrograms and principal component analysis were used with the assistance of PAST software. Temperature, pH, TDS dissolved oxygen, cations, anions (chemical parameters) and salmonella, faecal coliforms were the major contributing parameters to gravity flow water’s quality variations during both seasons. Values of pH ranged between 3.78 and 4.84 from March to August in all study sites and they were consistently below the WHO permissible pH range of 6.5 - 8.5. Total suspended solids ranged between 0.66 and 2.17 mg·L-1 and were above the recommended WHO limit of zero value in all study sites. Salmonella and faecal coliforms colonies were present in scaring numbers in the wet season. In March, salmonella counts at Kacuro (14 CFU) and Kanjobe (128 CFU) while faecal coliforms counts at Kacuro (515 CFU) and Kanjobe (228 CFU). The findings of this study call for special attention when using gravity flow water.

Assessment of Spatial and Temporal Variations of Water Quality for Future Mariculture Operation in Ambong Bay, Sabah, Malaysia

Study was conducted with the aim to understand the temporal and spatial variations of water quality parameters (temperature, salinity, pH, DO, TSS, NO3-, NO2-, NH3-N and PO4-P, and phytoplankton cell density) in Ambong Bay, Sabah, Malaysia in order to provide reference for future mariculture development in the bay. Samplings were carried out once a month in two stations (coastal and open sea) within the bay for 12 months period from September 2015 to August 2016. Results showed that there were significant differences in pH and NO2- when compared spatially, whereas salinity, DO, TSS, phytoplankton cell density, NO3-, NH3-N, and PO4-P were temporally significant. The fermentation processes by anaerobic bacteria, organic acids from decaying vegetation and acidic clays in the mangrove soils might explain the significant spatial differences in pH and NO2-. The bay was dominated by dinoflagellate, Prorocentrum spp. (mean abundance of 16.23% and 24.44%, respectively) a potentially toxic algae species. Correlation matrix showed that NH3-N was positively correlated with PO4-P (r = 0.475, p < 0.05) but negatively correlated with salinity (r = –0.517, p < 0.01). Besides, salinity was positively correlated with DO (r = 0.505, p < 0.05) and TSS (r = 0.408, p < 0.05). In addition, DO and TSS were also positively correlated (r = 0.451, p < 0.05). Phytoplankton cell density was positively correlated with TSS (r = 0.644, p < 0.01). In general, the water quality in Ambong Bay is within the standard values permitted by the Malaysia Marine Water Quality standard for marine life, fisheries, coral reefs, recreational and mariculture (Class 2), except for NO3-. In conclusion, any mariculture operation to take place in Ambong Bay in the near future should take the temporal variation of the water quality into account. Moreover, effects of toxic phytoplankton to culture fishes should also be taken care and monitored frequently.

Beam Parameter Product Optimization for High Power SWIR Laser Diode Stack Fiber Coupling

An optimized setup for fiber optic injection of a kilowatt peak power laser diode stack emitting in the SWIR spectral range is proposed. Starting from a fast axis collimated (FAC) and slow axis collimated (SAC) 15 bars, 19 emitters off the shelf laser diode stack, the beam is transformed using spatial beam combining and polarization coupling. Both techniques integrated in a compact design enable to couple the kilowatt level beam into a standard 600 μm core, 0.22 numerical aperture (NA) multimode optical fiber. An application in the field of long range SWIR laser illuminator for gated viewing is presented. A comparison between two illuminators is realized both based on the same laser diode stack but one using beam parameter product (BPP) reduction and one without. It could be demonstrated that BPP reduction is the best way for efficient, narrow divergence and compact semi-conductor based laser illuminators design and realization. The global laser illuminator efficiency could be improved by 75% for the narrowest divergences thanks to this approach.

内河航道事故黑点识别自适应参数DBSCAN聚类算法研究

内河水上交通事故时有发生,对水路运输安全、高效发展带来威胁。研究提出一种基于自适应参数的DBSCAN(Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise)方法,用于识别内河事故黑点水域。该方法支持对邻域半径ε和邻域中数据对象数目阈值P_(min)参数的自动选取,可提高聚类分析的精度和效率。基于2010—2019年长江干线下游散货船舶事故数据开展案例研究,对各典型事故黑点段的事故特征和事故原因进行分析,得到8个事故黑点。此外,采用Getis-Ord General G聚类识别事故黑点中的高等级事故区域,得到事故黑点及高等级事故主要分布于江心洲、桥区、港口码头区域。研究结果与实际情况基本吻合,一定程度上表明了该方法在内河水上交通事故分布特征分析上的科学性和实用性。

考虑空间溢出效应的高速公路交通事故随机参数频次模型

为提高高速公路事故频次模型参数估计的准确性,本文以精细的事故记录、道路属性、交通流状态和天气条件数据为样本,首先,构建传统的事故频次模型并对比拟合效果,选择效果最佳的泊松-对数正态分布模型作为优化的基础模型;之后,为挖掘更多的影响高速公路事故频次的空间效应,在加入条件自回归先验的基础上,本文考虑相邻路段的空间溢出效应,建立一个带有空间溢出协变量的模型分析空间溢出效应对路段事故频次的影响。同时,为描绘数据的异质性对路段事故频次的影响,进一步构建一个随机参数模型。结果表明,空间溢出效应显著有效,考虑空间自相关和空间溢出效应的随机参数模型的拟合优度相较于对照模型明显提升。根据最优模型的参数估计结果进行风险因素甄别,其中,“ln(MADT)”“ln(路段长度)”“1类车”“4类车”“降水”等普通变量以及“1类车S“”圆曲线长S”等空间溢出协变量与事故频次显著相关。

基于炮孔钻进参数的隧道掌子面围岩三维精细化分级方法

长进尺、大断面开挖条件下,隧道开挖掌子面-未支护段围岩三维稳定性具有更大挑战,围岩三维精细化分级是解决该问题的关键。基于现场收集的大量钻进参数样本,运用极端随机树算法,建立围岩智能分级机器学习模型;在此基础上,利用凿岩台车扫描定位系统及坐标系转换关系确定各炮孔钻进参数对应的三维坐标,并利用克里金空间插值技术构建开挖循环范围内钻进参数三维数据空间;结合隧道工程实际,进一步将钻进参数三维数据空间纵向分段、横向分块(分层、分区),利用围岩智能分级模型实现各尺度三维精细化分级,为制定、调整施工方案提供建议。研究有助于促进基于钻进参数的围岩智能分级的应用,提升施工阶段的围岩分级水平,为精细化设计奠定基础。

空间结构模型优化的弹性参数FFT-MA随机建模

快速傅里叶变换滑动平均(FFT-MA)法是一种灵活高效的随机建模方法,在地下介质高分辨率建模、复杂介质非平稳建模和不确定性评价等方面具有重要的应用价值。准确构建空间结构模型是利用FFT-MA方法生成合理的随机模型的关键。然而,以往对FFT-MA方法的研究并未提出准确构建空间结构模型的有效方法。为此,文中提出了一种有效的空间结构模型估计方法。该方法基于反演思想,通过最小化随机模型与测井数据和地震数据的空间结构差异,分别估计空间结构模型的纵向自相关长度和横向自相关长度。同时,为了优化空间结构模型的估计效果,在纵向自相关长度的反演过程中引入边界保护正则化,以提高反演的稳定性。此外,将地震约束引入模型优选以提高随机模型的稳定性。实验结果表明:该方法能够稳定估计地下介质的非平稳空间结构模型,从而建立准确描述复杂储层非平稳空间相关特征的高分辨率随机模型。与基于序贯高斯协模拟的随机建模方法相比,使用空间结构模型优化的FFT-MA随机建模方法能够有效刻画多种复杂地质构造从而实现复杂储层建模。

基于混合优化算法的电磁监测裂缝参数识别

压裂实时监测是水力压裂效果评价和工程参数优化的重要保障措施之一。传统电磁监测裂缝参数识别方法的准确性和精度难以保证,影响了监测效果。为了提高裂缝参数识别能力,提出了一种基于海洋捕食者密度聚类混合优化算法的电磁监测裂缝参数识别方法。利用海洋捕食者算法(MPA)进行多次寻优,以每次寻优结果作为初始数据集,然后,利用密度聚类算法(DBSCAN)进行聚类,构建中间样本数据集,最后,抽取该样本数据中值作为最终输出结果。采用Rastrigin函数进行测试,分析混合优化算法寻优能力。测试结果表明,相对粒子群优化算法(PSO),MPA算法单次寻优效果较佳。但两种算法寻优结果均具有较强随机性,其中,PSO和MPA算法50次寻优精度分别为10^(-7)~10^(2)和10^(-10)~10^(-2),而改进的混合优化算法寻优效果更稳定,寻优精度达10^(-7)。构建缝长、方位压裂模型并进行了数值模拟实验,结果表明,在噪声低于15%时,缝长和方位识别平均绝对误差分别小于1 m和1°。利用改进的算法对四川盆地某井页岩气压裂电磁监测实测数据进行分析,确定了裂缝改造的长度(缝长)与方位。实例分析结果验证了改进算法的可行性和有效性。