Automatic Optimization of Chirp Setting Parameters in Medical Ultrasound Contrast Imaging

Medical ultrasound contrast imaging is a powerful modality undergoing successive developments in the last decade to date Lately, pulse inversion has been used in both ultrasound tissue harmonic and contrast imaging. However, there was a tradeoff between resolution and penetration. Chirp excitations partially solved the tradeoff, but the chirp setting parameters were not optimized. The present work proposes for the first time combining chirp inversion with ultrasound contrast imaging, with the motivation to improve the contrast, by automatically optimizing the setting parameters of chirp excitation, it is thus an optimal command problem. Linear chirps, 5 μm diameter microbubbles and gradient ascent algorithm were simulated to optimize the chirp setting parameters. Simulations exhibited a gain of 5 dB by automatic optimization of chirp inversion relative to pulse inversion. The automatic optimization process was quite fast. Combining chirp inversion with ultrasound contrast imaging led to a maximum backscattered power permitting high contrast outcomes and optimum parameters.

Effect of Heat-Setting on Structural Parameters and Mechanical Properties of PP Monofilament Hernia Patch

General surgery hernia is a common and frequently- occurring disease in the world. In the tension-free hernia repair surgery, polypropylene （PP） patch has been confirmed as the most popular surgical implants. In this study, domestic medical PP monofilament was selected as raw material whose diameter was 0.15 mm, and the patch was knitted in the warp knitting machine of 12E gauge with one bar. Using the method of orthogonal experiment with three factors and three levels, the best heat-setting process of PP mesh was determined at the temperature of 130 ~C with 10 min under tension-free conditions. The relationship between heat-setting tension and performance of the patch was discussed. Patches with different porosity were prepared, and then structural parameters including density, thickness, porosity, and mechanical properties including tensile breaking strength, bursting strength, tearing strength, flexural rigidity and suture pulling out strength were tested and compared. The experimental results show that： the smaller of the patch＇s density, the higher of the porosity; other properties including density, thickness, bending stiffness, tensile breaking strength, bursting strength, tear strength, and suture pulling out strength reduce in varying degrees. This different degree of reduction is worth summarizing.

Calculation Model of Equivalent Strength for Induced Crack Based on Double-K Fracture Theory and Its Optimizing Setting in RCC Arch Dam

By means of fracture testing on roller-compacted concrete （RCC） three-point bending beams with two different specimen sizes, the P-CMOD complete curve for RCC was gained. Furthermore, by applying double-K fracture theory, KiniⅠC,KunⅠC, as well as the critical effective crack length and the critical crack tip opening displacement, were evaluated. Based on the double-K fracture parameters above, the calculation model of equivalent strength for induced crack was established, thus the calculation method on its initiation, stable propagation and unstable fracture was ascertained. Moreover, the finite element simulation analysis of stress field in ShaPai arch dam and the on-site observational splaying points of induced crack at different altitudes validated the reliability of the model. Finally, crack inducer′s optimal setting in RCC arch dam was studied. It improves the design level of induced crack in RCC arch dam and satisfies the necessity of engineering practice.

Sensitivity analysis for parameters of a monitoring system for steep slopes of open-pit mines

Monitoring the stability of steep slopes of open-pit mines is a major issue relating to production safety in mines.In order to determine the technical parameters of a new type of supervising system applied in monitoring steep slopes of open-pit mines,the MSARMA method was used to establish analytical models for the monitoring system,given various parameter settings based on the description of mechanical monitoring principles.We used this sensitivity analysis to conclude that the setting of the most sensitive location of a mechanical monitoring system should be within a range of 1/5～1/2 of the lower part in a vertical direction of steep slopes,with a rational and feasible range of the dip angle setting between 0°～20°.Given the analytical results of our on-site experiments,we have shown that the parameters determined reflect the stability of steep slopes accurately and effectively.These conclusions provide a basis for the application of a new type of steep slope stability monitoring technology in open-pit mines.

Covering-Based Soft Rough Sets

Covering-based rough sets process data organized by a covering of the universe. A soft set is a parameterized family of subsets of the universe. Both theories can deal with the uncertainties of data. Soft sets have not any restrictions on the approximate description of the object,and they might form a covering of the universe. From this viewpoint,we establish a connection between these two theories. Specifically,we propose a complementary parameter for this purpose. With this parameter,the soft covering approximation space is established and the two theories are bridged. Furthermore,we study some relations between the covering and the soft covering approximation space and obtain some significant results. Finally,we define a notion of combine parameter which can help us to simplify the set of parameters and reduce the storage requirement of a soft covering approximation space.

Effect of parameter setting and spectral normalization approach on study of matrix effect by laser induced breakdown spectroscopy of Ag–Zn binary composites

The complex nature of laser-material interaction causes non-stoichiometric ablation of alloy samples.This is attributed to matrix effect, which reduces analyzing capability. To address this issue, the analytical performance of three different normalization methods, namely normalization with background, internal normalization and three point smoothing techniques at different parameter settings is studied for quantification of Ag and Zn by Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy(LIBS).The LIBS spectra of five known concentration of silver zinc binary composites have been investigated at various laser irradiances(LIs). Calibration curves for both Ag(I) line(4d^(10)5s^2S_(1/2)→4d^(10)5p^2P_(1/2) at 338.28 nm) and Zn(I) line(4s5s^3S_1→4s4p^3P_2 at 481.053 nm) have been determined at LI of 5.86?×?10^(10)W cm^(-2). Slopes of these calibration curves provide the valuation of matrix effect in the Ag–Zn composites. With careful sample preparation and normalization after smoothing at optimum parameter setting(OPS), the minimization of sample matrix effect has been successfully achieved. A good linearity has been obtained in Ag and Zn calibration curve at OPS when normalized the whole area of spectrum after smoothing and the obtained coefficients of determination values were R^2?=?0.995 and 0.998 closer to 1. The results of matrix effect have been further verified by analysis of plasma parameters. Both plasma parameters showed no change with varying concentration at OPS. However, at high concentration of Ag, the observed significant changes in both plasma parameters at common parameter setting PS-1 and PS-2 were the gesture of matrix effect. In our case, the better analytical results were obtained at smoothing function with optimized parameter setting that indicates it is more efficient than normalization with background and internal normalization method.

An approach to optimize the settings of actuated signals

Traffic-actuated signal employs relatively complex control logic to regulate traffic flow. Introduction of control variables into the traffic-actuated system contributes to system operational flexibility and complexity, and also complicates the system with uncertainties. The paper proposes two tentative methods to optimize the actuated signal parameters： basic requirements of controller parameters and analytical model, and macroscopic computer simulation. It is concluded that when the actuated signal operates within the volume/capacity range of 0.4 to 0.6, it will create the most significant benefits; the research suggests that minimum green time in the main street shall be set long enough to meet the required demand, preferably at the 60% of the main street capacity. In order to ensure less control delay in a semi-actuated intersection, relatively small values of vehicle extension （e.g., 2.5 s） and maximum green time are recommended to be assigned to the less important street.

Application of MPSO technique to find optimal location and parameter setting of TCSC

A new mothod was presented to find the optimal location and parameter setting of Thyristor Controlled Series Compensator (TCSC) to maxmize the transfer capability.Firstly the sensitivity of the transfer capability with respect was described to the line's reactance was described to find the more sensitive lines for installing TCSC,however,the line which has the most sesitivity value is always not the best line for installing TCSC.For solving this problem,the more sensitive m lines were selected as the alternative line group of installing TCSC,and then modified particle swarm optimization (MPSO) was used to find out the optimal location and the optimal parameter settings of TCSC.Particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm can results premature convergence.For solving this problem,population entropy and cellular automata were introduced to it.Simulation results of IEEE 30-bus system proved the effectiveness of the method and its application values.

Evaluation of sensory properties and their correlation coefficients with physico-chemical indices in Turkish set-type yoghurts

Sensory properties and physico-chemical parameters of 10 most popular brands of commercial set-type Turkish yoghurts were evaluated and correlation coefficients between the two indices were investigated. The results indicated that increases in volatile compounds (acetaldehyde, 2-butanone, 2-nanonane, ethyl acetate), titratable acidity, ash and fat contents inversely correlated with the overall acceptability score of the yoghurt. However, diacetyl, C4 to C12 free fatty acids, pH, whiteness index and texture positively correlated with overall acceptability of the yoghurt products. It was concluded that the acceptability of the Turkish set-type yoghurts is mainly governed by the fifteen volatile compounds as well as the physico-chemical properties determined. Thus, the overall acceptability of the yoghurts was not influenced by a single characteristic, but rather by complex in nature.

Analysis on a Set of 12-parameter Rectangular Plate Element with High Accuracy

It is proved that the so-called a set of 12-parameter rectangular plate elements with high accuracy constructed by using double set parameter method and undetermined method are, in fact, the same one; the real shape function space is nothing but the Adini＇s element＇s, which has nothing to do with the other high degree terms and leads to a new method for constructing the high accuracy plate elements. This fact has never been seen for other conventional and unconventional, conforming and nonconforming rectangular plate elements, such as Quasi-conforming elements, generalized conforming elements and other double set parameter finite elements. Moreover, such kind of rectangular elements can not be constructed by the conventional finite element methods.

Effects of transmitter-related parameter settings on ranging accuracy for IR-UWB systems

For impulse radio ultra-wideband (IR-UWB) ranging systems,effects of the settings of transmitter-related parameters, which include the pulse shape, the bandwidth and the pulse repetition interval (PRI), on ranging accuracy were studied through theoretical analysis and simulations. Both the match-filtering based coherent TOA estimation algorithm and the energy-detection based non-coherent algorithm were used during simulations. Results show that the pulse shape has the least effect on the ranging accuracy. Increasing the pulse bandwidth can improve the ranging performance, but the performance is hardly improved any more when the bandwidth is increased beyond a certain level. PRI should be set long enough to guarantee the accurate ranging, because when PRI is shorter than the maximum excess delay of the channel, the ranging accuracy will be deteriorated by inter-pulse interference.

Reconstruction of protoliths of metamorphic rocks and tectonic setting of Wolegen Group

Parametamorphic rocks from Arong County in southeastern Inner Mongolia- Daxinganling district are regarded as Proterozoic in age, belonging to the Wolegen Group and composed of volcanoclastic and sand- stone in origin, and have been disputed in tectonic setting. Because of the stability in metamorphism, the rare earth elements indicate the features of their protoliths. The authors integrated the petrologic methods with the geochemical parameters which include ЕREE, ЕLREE/NHREE, δCe, δEu, La/Yb, Sm/Nd, Th/Sc and the standard values of chondrite. The results show that the protoliths of Wolengen Group may be a group of volcanoclastic and continental margin clastic rocks, and their tectonic setting is the continent island arc.

Phase-Based Optical Flow Method with Optimized Parameter Settings for Enhancing Displacement Measurement Adaptability

To enhance the applicability and measurement accuracy of phase-based optical flow method using complex steerable pyramids in structural displacement measurement engineering applications, an improved method of optimizing parameter settings is proposed. The optimized parameters include the best measurement points of the Region of Interest (ROI) and the levels of pyramid filters. Additionally, to address the issue of updating reference frames in practical applications due to the difficulty in estimating the maximum effective measurement value, a mechanism for dynamically updating reference frames is introduced. Experimental results demonstrate that compared to representative image gradient-based displacement measurement methods, the proposed method exhibits higher measurement accuracy in engineering applications. This provides reliable data support for structural damage identification research based on vibration signals and is expected to broaden the engineering application prospects for structural health monitoring.

Set Cover和Hitting Set问题的研究进展

Set Cover和Hitting Set问题是两个重要的W[2]完全问题。Set Cover问题在大规模集成电路设备的测试和人员调度等领域有着广泛的应用,Hitting Set问题在生物计算等领域有着重要的应用。在引入参数计算和复杂性理论后,Set Cover和Hitting Set问题再次成为研究的热点。首先介绍Set Cover和Hitting Set的各种分类问题及其定义,并对各种分类问题的计算复杂性和相关算法的研究进展加以分析总结,给出(k,h)-Set Cover和(k,d)-Set Cover问题的复杂性证明。最后总结全文并提出进一步研究的方向。

Robust admissibility analysis of uncertain switched singular systems:a switched Lyapunov function approach

The robust admissibility analysis of a class of uncertain discrete-time switched linear singular（SLS） systems for arbitrary switching laws is addressed. The parameter uncertainty is assumed to be norm-bounded. First, by using the switched Lyapunov function approach, some new sufficient conditions ensuring the nominal discrete-time SLS system to be regular, casual and asymptotically stable for arbitrary switching laws are derived in terms of linear matrix inequalities. Then, the robust admissibility condition for the uncertain discrete-time SLS systems is presented. The obtained results can be viewed as an extension of previous works on the switched Lyapunov function approach from the regular switched linear systems to the switched linear singular cases. Numerical examples show the reduced conservatism and effectiveness of the proposed conditions.

固定界面Level Set方法在爆轰波阵面传播中的应用

针对重新初始化造成的界面位置偏离问题,提出一种固定界面LevelSet方法。该方法的基本思想是在重新初始化相邻两次迭代过程中,通过构建保持界面不动满足的条件,从而推导出光滑参数的计算公式。与传统LevelSet方法相比较,固定界面LevelSet方法将固定的光滑参数修正为变化的光滑参数。数值模拟结果表明:固定界面LevelSet方法在重新初始化过程中能够很好地固定界面位置,从而提高LevelSet方法的质量守恒性;固定界面LevelSet方法能够有效地避免由于误差累积导致的爆轰波阵面偏离现象,具有较高的计算精度和分辨率,适用于求解爆轰波阵面传播问题。

基于Python的激光传感器参数设置与调试软件设计

当前复杂多变的客户应用场景,对激光传感器参数配置的灵活性和故障诊断的效率提出了更高的要求,该文设计一种基于Python和Pyqt的激光传感器参数设置与调试软件。该软件可让技术支持工程师在客户现场根据不同的应用场景写入定制的参数配置,并可通过通信对激光传感器进行调试和故障分析。实际测试表明,软件可以成功读取和修改激光传感器的参数配置,并通过通信对其进行调试和故障分析,从而满足客户应用场景多样化的需求。

一种固定界面的Level Set重新初始化方法

针对Level Set函数重新初始化过程导致的质量不守恒性问题,采用一种固定界面位置的方式,分析了固定界面位置与光滑参数之间的关系,推导了一种光滑参数的选取计算公式。与传统光滑参数的取值相比,本文提出的光滑参数不是固定而是变化的,它依赖于界面附近节点的信息。数值实验结果表明,该方法能够有效地捕捉界面,并能大大提高质量守恒性。

Fuzzy synthetic assessment of building fire safety system

A multistage assessment index set is chosen based on the analysis of building fire safety system, whereby the weight of each index is determined through an analy tie.hierarchy process; a fuzzy synthetic assessment model for the building fire safety system is constructed, and the quantified result was obtained by using hierarchy parameter judgment. This fuzzy synthetic assessment method can quantify assessment result of the building fire safety system, so thatthe fire precautions may be accurately adopted, and the serious potential risk may be avoided. The application shows that this method possesses both objectivity and feasibility.

基于level set方法的含水层参数识别

简单介绍了level set方法的基本原理,并将其应用到含水层参数识别问题。将含水层中两种介质的界面看作level set函数的零水平集。首先给定一个初始界面,然后根据观测水头与计算水头之差,使lcvel set函数以一定方式运动,从而使计算出来的界面逐步逼近真实界面。文中给出了两个数值算例,结果表明该方法可以有效地处理含水层参数识别问题。