Anti-interference beam pattern design based on second-order cone programming optimization

When signal-to-interference ratio is low, the energy of strong interference leaked from the side lobe of beam pattern will infect the detection of weak target. Therefore, the beam pattern needs to be optimized. The existing Dolph-Chebyshev weighting method can get the lowest side lobe level under given main lobe width, but for the other non-uniform circular array and nonlinear array, the low side lobe pattern needs to be designed specially. The second order cone programming optimization （SOCP） algorithm proposed in the paper transforms the optimization of the beam pattern into a standard convex optimization problem. Thus there is a paradigm to follow for any array formation, which not only achieves the purpose of Dolph-Chebyshev weighting, but also solves the problem of the increased side lobe when the signal is at end fire direction The simulation proves that the SOCP algorithm can detect the weak target better than the conventional beam forming.

SMOOTHING NEWTON ALGORITHM FOR THE CIRCULAR CONE PROGRAMMING WITH A NONMONOTONE LINE SEARCH

In this paper, we present a nonmonotone smoothing Newton algorithm for solving the circular cone programming(CCP) problem in which a linear function is minimized or maximized over the intersection of an affine space with the circular cone. Based on the relationship between the circular cone and the second-order cone(SOC), we reformulate the CCP problem as the second-order cone problem(SOCP). By extending the nonmonotone line search for unconstrained optimization to the CCP, a nonmonotone smoothing Newton method is proposed for solving the CCP. Under suitable assumptions, the proposed algorithm is shown to be globally and locally quadratically convergent. Some preliminary numerical results indicate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm for solving the CCP.

AN INFEASIBLE-INTERIOR-POINT PREDICTOR-CORRECTOR ALGORITHM FOR THE SECOND-ORDER CONE PROGRAM

A globally convergent infeasible-interior-point predictor-corrector algorithm is presented for the second-order cone programming （SOCP） by using the Alizadeh- Haeberly-Overton （AHO） search direction. This algorithm does not require the feasibility of the initial points and iteration points. Under suitable assumptions, it is shown that the algorithm can find an -approximate solution of an SOCP in at most O（√n ln（ε0/ε）） iterations. The iteration-complexity bound of our algorithm is almost the same as the best known bound of feasible interior point algorithms for the SOCP.

Improved design of reconfigurable frequency response masking filters based on second-order cone programming

In order to improve the design results for the reconfigurable frequency response masking FRM filters an improved design method based on second-order cone programming SOCP is proposed.Unlike traditional methods that separately design the proposed method takes all the desired designing modes into consideration when designing all the subfilters. First an initial solution is obtained by separately designing the subfilters and then the initial solution is updated by iteratively solving a SOCP problem. The proposed method is evaluated on a design example and simulation results demonstrate that jointly designing all the subfilters can obtain significantly lower minimax approximation errors compared to the conventional design method.

Adaptive broadband beamformer for nonuniform linear array based on second order cone programming

Adaptive broadband beamforraing is a key issue in array applications. The adaptive broadband beamformer with tapped delay line （TDL） structure for nonuniform linear array （NLA） is designed according to the rule of minimizing the beamformer＇s output power while keeping the distortionless response （DR） in the direction of desired signal and keeping the constant beamwidth （CB） with the prescribed sidelobe level over the whole operating band. This kind of beamforming problem can be solved with the interior-point method after being converted to the form of standard second order cone programming （SOCP）. The computer simulations are presented which illustrate the effectiveness of our beamformer.

Genetic programming for predictions of effectiveness of rolling dynamic compaction with dynamic cone penetrometer test results

Rolling dynamic compaction (RDC),which employs non-circular module towed behind a tractor,is an innovative soil compaction method that has proven to be successful in many ground improvement applications.RDC involves repeatedly delivering high-energy impact blows onto the ground surface,which improves soil density and thus soil strength and stiffness.However,there exists a lack of methods to predict the effectiveness of RDC in different ground conditions,which has become a major obstacle to its adoption.For this,in this context,a prediction model is developed based on linear genetic programming (LGP),which is one of the common approaches in application of artificial intelligence for nonlinear forecasting.The model is based on in situ density-related data in terms of dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) results obtained from several projects that have employed the 4-sided,8-t impact roller (BH-1300).It is shown that the model is accurate and reliable over a range of soil types.Furthermore,a series of parametric studies confirms its robustness in generalizing data.In addition,the results of the comparative study indicate that the optimal LGP model has a better predictive performance than the existing artificial neural network (ANN) model developed earlier by the authors.

Two new predictor-corrector algorithms for second-order cone programming

Based on the ideas of infeasible interior-point methods and predictor-corrector algorithms, two interior-point predictor-corrector algorithms for the second-order cone programming （SOCP） are presented. The two algorithms use the Newton direction and the Euler direction as the predictor directions, respectively. The corrector directions belong to the category of the Alizadeh-Haeberly-Overton （AHO） directions. These algorithms are suitable to the cases of feasible and infeasible interior iterative points. A simpler neighborhood of the central path for the SOCP is proposed, which is the pivotal difference from other interior-point predictor-corrector algorithms. Under some assumptions, the algorithms possess the global, linear, and quadratic convergence. The complexity bound O（rln（εo/ε）） is obtained, where r denotes the number of the second-order cones in the SOCP problem. The numerical results show that the proposed algorithms are effective.

Smoothing Newton Algorithm for Linear Programming over Symmetric Cones

By using the theory of Euclidean Jordan algebras,based on a new class of smoothing functions,the QiSun-Zhou's smoothing Newton algorithm is extended to solve linear programming over symmetric cones(SCLP).The algorithm is globally convergent under suitable assumptions.

Robust Blind Separation for MIMO Systems against Channel Mismatch Using Second-Order Cone Programming

To improve the deteriorated capacity gain and source recovery performance due to channel mismatch problem,this paper reports a research about blind separation method against channel mismatch in multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO) systems.The channel mismatch problem can be described as a channel with bounded fluctuant errors due to channel distortion or channel estimation errors.The problem of blind signal separation/extraction with channel mismatch is formulated as a cost function of blind source separation(BSS) subject to the second-order cone constraint,which can be called as second-order cone programing optimization problem.Then the resulting cost function is solved by approximate negentropy maximization using quasi-Newton iterative methods for blind separation/extraction source signals.Theoretical analysis demonstrates that the proposed algorithm has low computational complexity and improved performance advantages.Simulation results verify that the capacity gain and bit error rate(BER) performance of the proposed blind separation method is superior to those of the existing methods in MIMO systems with channel mismatch problem.

Polynomial Complexity Bounds of Mehrotra-type Predictor-corrector Algorithms for Linear Programming over Symmetric Cones

We establish polynomial complexity corrector algorithms for linear programming over bounds of the Mehrotra-type predictor- symmetric cones. We first slightly modify the maximum step size in the predictor step of the safeguard based Mehrotra-type algorithm for linear programming, that was proposed by Salahi et al. Then, using the machinery of Euclidean Jordan algebras, we extend the modified algorithm to symmetric cones. Based on the Nesterov-Todd direction, we obtain O（r log ε1） iteration complexity bound of this algorithm, where r is the rank of the Jordan algebras and ε is the required precision. We also present a new variant of Mehrotra-type algorithm using a new adaptive updating scheme of centering parameter and show that this algorithm enjoys the same order of complexity bound as the safeguard algorithm. We illustrate the numerical behaviour of the methods on some small examples.

A VU-decomposition method for a second-order cone programming problem

A vu-decomposition method for solving a second-order cone problem is presented in this paper. It is first transformed into a nonlinear programming problem. Then, the structure of the Clarke subdifferential corresponding to the penalty function and some results of itsvu-decomposition are given. Under a certain condition, a twice continuously differentiable trajectory is computed to produce a second-order expansion of the objective function. A conceptual algorithm for solving this problem with a superlinear convergence rate is given.

Spacecraft Attitude Control with Saturation and Attitude Forbidden Constraints via Second⁃Order Cone Programming

This paper investigates the optimal control problem of spacecraft reorientation subject to attitude forbidden constraints,angular velocity saturation and actuator saturation simultaneously.A second-order cone programming(SOCP)technology is developed to solve the strong nonlinear and non-convex control problem in real time.Specifically,the nonlinear attitude kinematic and dynamic are transformed and relaxed to a standard affine system,and linearization and L1 penalty technique are adopted to convexify non-convex inequality constraints.With the proposed quadratic performance index of angular velocity,the optimal control solution is obtained with high accuracy using the successive SOCP algorithm.Finally,the effectiveness of the algorithm is validated by numerical simulation.

Station Cone Algorithm for Linear Programming

Recently we have proposed anew method combininginterior and exterior approaches to solve linear programming problems. This method uses an interior point, and from there connected to the vertex of the so called station cone which is also a solution of the dual problem. This allows us to determine the entering vector and the new station cone. Here in this paper, we present a new modified algorithm for the case, when at each iteration we determine a new interior point. The new building interior point moves toward the optimal vertex. Thanks to the shortened from both inside and outside, the new version allows to find quicker the optimal solution. The computational experiments show that the number of iterations of the new modified algorithm is significantly smaller than that of the second phase of the dual simplex method.

含SOP的交直流混合配电网日前优化调度

为实现交直流混合配电网的高效运行,提出一种含智能软开关的交直流配电网优化调度方法。在对应用于交直流配电网的智能软开关工作原理进行阐述的基础上,建立含智能软开关的交直流配电网优化调度模型。通过线性化和凸松弛技术,将所建立的非线性优化模型转化为二阶锥规划模型,并且采用改进的50节点算例分析验证模型的有效性。算例结果表明,基于所建模型得到的智能软开关运行策略能够降低配电网运行损耗及改善电压越限的情况,显著提高混合配电网的经济性。

基于改进灰狼优化算法的含光伏配电网动态无功优化

针对光伏并网对配电网造成的电压波动、线损增加,以及光伏和负荷出力的不确定性等问题,本文构建基于二阶锥规划的线性凸优化模型,通过控制有载调压变压器和电容器组动作,以及光伏逆变器和静止无功发生器无功补偿能力约束,对日前日内双时间尺度无功优化模型进行动态分析,在简化求解过程的同时加大找到全局最优解的可能性。提出一种基于混沌学习初始化、非线性收敛因子、最优粒子柯西扰动结合蜘蛛猴算法位置更新方式的改进灰狼优化算法,防止算法陷入局部最优并增强其全局搜索能力。最后,运用改进的灰狼优化算法对含光伏的IEEE 33节点系统进行建模仿真,结果表明该算法具有寻优效率高、收敛速度快的优点,验证了算法的可行性和高效性。

极限下限分析的区域光滑径向点插值法

极限分析的高效数值计算方法在结构设计和安全评定中具有非常重要的作用.为了更加有效地求解极限分析问题,将区域光滑径向点插值法与二阶锥规划相结合,提出了理想弹塑性结构极限下限分析的一种新方法.将问题域离散为简单的三角形背景单元,每个单元进一步划分成若干个光滑域.为了将复杂的域积分转化为简单的边界积分,并且避免计算形函数的导数,采用广义梯度光滑技术对每个光滑域进行应变光滑处理.由于径向点插值法构造的形函数满足Kronecker delta性质,本质边界条件可以直接施加.依据下限定理,在满足以等效积分弱形式表达的自平衡应力场平衡条件的基础上,用二阶锥规划成功构建了极限分析下限法的计算模型,从而可方便地通过基于原始-对偶内点法的数学规划求解器MOSEK直接求解该问题.数值算例结果表明,本文所提方法有效地克服了维数障碍问题,具有较高的计算精度,并且计算结果对网格畸变十分不敏感.

含电动汽车的主动配电网多目标分层优化调度

为了协调电动汽车车主和主动配电网2个不同主体之间的利益关系,针对电动汽车接入后主动配电网的优化调度问题,文中提出一种考虑电动汽车充电综合满意度和主动配电网运行效益的多目标分层优化方法。上层模型注重最大化电动汽车车主的充电利益,采用归一化法向约束法求解电动汽车的最优充放电计划,并将其输入下层优化模型。下层模型旨在最大化主动配电网的运行效益,根据电动汽车的充放电计划调整可控分布式电源的输出功率,采用二阶锥松弛转换法和带权极小模理想点法求解该非线性多目标问题。仿真结果表明,所提含电动汽车的主动配电网多目标分层优化方法能够在促使电动汽车充电综合满意度超过0.9的同时,减少有功网损约94.12%、运行成本约30.90%,实现电动汽车车主和主动配电网的双赢。

考虑电压-无功调节的台区互联装置规划方法

伴随分布式能源广泛接入低压配电网,其对配电网运行灵活性和消纳能力的要求不断提高。利用低压柔性互联装置将独立运行的低压配电台区分区互联,避免传统电压调节和无功补偿装置频繁动作。考虑到柔性互联装置造价昂贵,协同传统电压-无功调节装置,文中提出低压柔性互联装置的选址定容规划方法。首先,分析低压柔性互联装置拓扑和运行方式,建立其潮流模型。其次,建立低压柔性互联装置优化配置的双层规划模型,上层规划以年综合费用最小为目标,下层规划考虑电压-无功协调控制时间序列模型,以运行成本和电压偏差最小为目标,基于粒子群优化算法和混合整数二阶锥规划算法交替求解,得出配电系统最优柔性互联方案和最优运行方式。最后,在IEEE 33节点系统上进行实例分析,验证该双层规划算法的有效性。结果表明,所提方法能有效减少柔性互联装置的过度布置,同时减少由分布式能源频繁波动造成的运行成本。将模型凸化并线性化的方法明显提高了求解效率。

基于凸包理论的含风电电力系统负荷恢复方案优化

大停电事故后,合理的负荷恢复策略对加快电力系统恢复、减少停电损失具有重要意义。针对标准交流潮流方程的非凸性导致负荷恢复模型求解效率低的问题,提出了基于凸包理论的含风电电力系统负荷恢复方案优化方法。首先,简要介绍了凸包理论以及非线性函数的凸包构建方法。其次,针对风电出力的不确定性,采用条件风险价值理论处理风电波动带来的风险,进而建立了直角坐标系下基于凸包理论的电力系统负荷恢复二阶锥优化模型,其中,交流潮流方程中的非线性项采用凸包表达。针对无法精确确定凸包参数的问题,提出了基于迭代更新的参数优化方法,减少因凸包引入的松弛误差。所提出的模型为混合整数二阶锥规划模型,可采用商业求解器高效求解。最后,采用IEEE 39节点系统和改进的广东电力系统验证了所提出模型的有效性。

Effect of eccentric and inclined loading on the bearing capacity of strip footing placed on rock mass

This paper deals with the bearing capacity determination of strip footing on a rock mass in hilly area by considering the influence of inclined and eccentric loading. Applying the generalized HoekBrown failure criterion, the failure behavior of the rock mass is modeled with the help of the power cone programming in the lower bound finite element limit analysis framework. Using bearing capacity factor(Ns), the change in bearing capacity of the strip footing due to the occurrence of eccentrically inclined loading is presented. The variations of the magnitude of Ns are obtained by examining the effects of the Hoek-Brown rock mass strength parameters(uniaxial compressive strength(sci), disturbance factor(D), rock parameter(mi), and Geological Strength Index(GSI)) in the presence of different magnitudes of eccentricity(e) and inclination angle(λ) with respect to the vertical plane, and presented as design charts. Both the inclined loading modes, i.e., inclination towards the center of strip footing(+λ) and inclination away from the center of strip footing(-λ), are adopted to perform the investigation. In addition, the correlation between the input parameters and the corresponding output is developed by utilizing the artificial neural network(ANN). Additionally, from sensitivity analysis, it is observed that inclination angle(λ) is the most sensitive parameter. For practicing engineers, the obtained design equation and design charts can be beneficial to understand the bearing capacity variation in the existence of eccentrically inclined loading in mountain areas.