An improved segmented gamma scanning for radioactive waste drums

In this paper,the equivalent radius of radioactive sources in each segment is determined by analyzing the different responses of the two identical detectors,and an improved segmented gamma scanning is used to assay waste drums containing mainly organic materials,and proved by an established simulation model.The simulated radioactivity distributions in homogenous waste drum and an experimental heterogeneous waste drum were compared with those of traditional segmented gamma scanning.The results show that our method is good in performance and can be used for analyzing the waste drums.

OBSERVATION AND ANALYSIS OF BLOOD CONTACTING SURFACE OF LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE WITH SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY

Thrombus formation in the artificial heart blood pump is a complex problem. The most important factor of thrombosis in the blood pump is the quality of blood contacting surface which is related to hemocompatibility of materials and micromorphololgy or roughness of the surface. So it is necessary to understand the morphology of the surface inside of blood pump in order to develop and improve a good quality blood pump. The authors observed and analysed the inner surface of blood pumps (both preimplanted and postimplanted) with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) providing a means for evaluating the blood pumps and for developing good quality of blood pumps. It was observed that there were four kinds of surface defects on the inner surface of the blood pumps: air bubble domes, open bubble craters, contaminated dust and gel particles. Microcrakes had also been found on the diaphragm of the postimplanted pump. But in the newly improved blood pump that had been imlanted for 16 days, there were few defects on the blood contacting surface, and only a little fibrinous layer observed. It could be considered that the current design and modifications are reasonable. Since some problems associated with the surface defects and thrombosis still existed, further improvement in fabrication process and quality control procedures with SEM are under way.

Charge Couple Device-Based Systemfor3-di mensional Real Ti me Positioning on the Assessment of Segmental Range of Motion of Lumbar Spine

Objective： To observe the tested results of the segmental range of motion （ROM） of lumbar spine by charge couple device （CCD）-based system for 3-dimensional real-time positioning （CCD system）, and to analyze its clinical significance. Methods： Seven patients with lumbar joint dysfunction and 8 healthy subjects were tested twice by the CCD-based system with an interval of 10 min. Results： The ROM of the patients was obviously lesser than that of the healthy subjects. The measuring data of segmental ROM of lumbar spine by CCD system is correlated significantly to the same data checked later on the same subjects in every direction of the movements. The differences between two checks are usually less than 1 degree. Conclusion： Specially designed CCD based system for 3-dimensional real-time positioning could objectively reflect the segmental ROM of lumbar spine. The system would be of great clinical significance in the assessment of the biomechanical dysfunction of lumbar spine and the effect of the treatment applied.

Symmetry quantification and segmentation in STEM imaging through Zernike moments

We present a method using Zernike moments for quantifying rotational and reflectional symmetries in scanning transmission electron microscopy(STEM)images,aimed at improving structural analysis of materials at the atomic scale.This technique is effective against common imaging noises and is potentially suited for low-dose imaging and identifying quantum defects.We showcase its utility in the unsupervised segmentation of polytypes in a twisted bilayer TaS_(2),enabling accurate differentiation of structural phases and monitoring transitions caused by electron beam effects.This approach enhances the analysis of structural variations in crystalline materials,marking a notable advancement in the characterization of structures in materials science.

Building Facade Point Clouds Segmentation Based on Optimal Dual-Scale Feature Descriptors

To address the current issues of inaccurate segmentation and the limited applicability of segmentation methods for building facades in point clouds, we propose a facade segmentation algorithm based on optimal dual-scale feature descriptors. First, we select the optimal dual-scale descriptors from a range of feature descriptors. Next, we segment the facade according to the threshold value of the chosen optimal dual-scale descriptors. Finally, we use RANSAC (Random Sample Consensus) to fit the segmented surface and optimize the fitting result. Experimental results show that, compared to commonly used facade segmentation algorithms, the proposed method yields more accurate segmentation results, providing a robust data foundation for subsequent 3D model reconstruction of buildings.

Automated extraction of expressway road surface from mobile laser scanning data

This paper presents a voxel-based region growing method for automatic road surface extraction from mobile laser scanning point clouds in an expressway environment.The proposed method has three major steps:constructing a voxel model;extracting the road surface points by employing the voxel-based segmentation algorithm;refining the road boundary using the curb-based segmentation algorithm.To evaluate the accuracy of the proposed method,the two-point cloud datasets of two typical test sites in an expressway environment consisting of flat and bumpy surfaces with a high slope were used.The proposed algorithm extracted the road surface successfully with high accuracy.There was an average recall of 99.5%,the precision was 96.3%,and the F1 score was 97.9%.From the extracted road surface,a framework for the estimation of road roughness was proposed.Good agreement was achieved when comparing the results of the road roughness map with the visual image,indicating the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed framework.

A novel phase-sensitive scanning near-field optical microscope

Phase is one of the most important parameters of electromagnetic waves. It is the phase distribution that determines the propagation, reflection, refraction, focusing, divergence, and coupling features of light, and further affects the intensity distribution. In recent years, the designs of surface plasmon polariton （SPP） devices have mostly been based on the phase modulation and manipulation. Here we demonstrate a phase sensitive multi-parameter heterodyne scanning near-field opti- cal microscope （SNOM） with an aperture probe in the visible range, with which the near field optical phase and amplitude distributions can be simultaneously obtained. A novel architecture combining a spatial optical path and a fiber optical path is employed for stability and flexibility. Two kinds of typical nano-photonic devices are tested with the system. With the phase-sensitive SNOM, the phase and amplitude distributions of any nano-optical field and localized field generated with any SPP nano-structures and irregular phase modulation surfaces can be investigated. The phase distribution and the interference pattern will help us to gain a better understanding of how light interacts with SPP structures and how SPP waves generate, localize, convert, and propagate on an SPP surface. This will be a significant guidance on SPP nano-structure design and optimization.

A Leukocyte image fast scanning based on max–min distance clustering

A leukocyte image fast scanning method based on max min distance clustering is proposed.Because of the lower proportion and uneven distribution of leukocytes in human peripheral blood,there will not be any leukocyte in lager quantity of the captured images if we directly scan the blood smear along an ordinary zigzag scanning routine with high power(100^(x))objective.Due to the larger field of view of low power(10^(x))objective,the captured low power blood smear images can be used to locate leukocytes.All of the located positions make up a specific routine,if we scan the blood smear along this routine with high power objective,there will be definitely leukocytes in almost all of the captured images.Considering the number of captured images is still large and some leukocytes may be redundantly captured twice or more,a leukocyte clustering method based on max-min distance clustering is developed to reduce the total number of captured images as well as the number of redundantly captured leukocytes.This method can improve the scanning eficiency obviously.The experimental results show that the proposed method can shorten scanning time from 8.0-14.0min to 2.54.0 min while extracting 110 nonredundant individual high power leukocyte images.

Lens thickness assessment : anterior segment optical coherence tomography versus A-scan ultrasonography

AIMTo assess lens thickness measurements with anterior segment-optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) in comparison with A-scan ultrasonography (A-scan US).METHODSThere were 218 adult subjects (218 eyes) aged 59.2±9.2y enrolled in this prospective cross-sectional study. Forty-three eyes had open angles and 175 eyes had narrow angles. Routine ophthalmic exam was performed and nuclear opacity was graded using the Lens Opacities Classification System III (LOCS III). Lens thickness was measured by AS-OCT (Visante OCT, Carl Zeiss Meditec, Dublin, CA, USA). The highest quality image was selected for each eye and lens thickness was calculated using ImageJ software. Lens thickness was also measured by A-scan US.RESULTSInterclass correlations showed a value of 99.7% for intra-visit measurements and 95.3% for inter-visit measurements. The mean lens thickness measured by AS-OCT was not significantly different from that of A-scan US (4.861±0.404 vs 4.866±0.351 mm, P=0.74). Lens thickness values obtained from the two instruments were highly correlated overall (Pearson correlation coefficient=0.81, P<0.001), and in all LOCS III specific subgroups except in grade 5 of nuclear opacity. Bland-Altman analysis revealed a 95% limit of agreement from -0.45 to 0.46 mm. Lens thickness difference between the two instruments became smaller as the lens thickness increased and AS-OCT yielded smaller values than A-scan US in thicker lens (β=-0.29, P<0.001)CONCLUSIONAS-OCT-derived lens thickness measurement is valid and comparable to the results obtained by A-scan US. It can be used as a reliable noncontact method for measuring lens thickness in adults with or without significant cataract.

Using mixed integer programming and airborne laser scanning to generate forest management units

Airborne laser scanning(ALS)has been widely applied to estimate tree and forest attributes,but it can also drive the segmentation of forest areas.Clustering algorithms are the dominant technique in segmentation but spatial optimization using exact methods remains untested.This study presents a novel approach to segmentation based on mixed integer programming to create forest management units(FMUs).This investigation focuses on using raster information derived from ALS surveys.Two mainstream clustering algorithms were compared to the new MIP formula that simultaneously accounts for area and adjacency restrictions,FMUs size and homogeneity in terms of vegetation height.The optimal problem solution was found when using less than 150 cells,showing the problem formulation is solvable.The results for MIP were better than for the clustering algorithms;FMUs were more compact based on the intravariation of canopy height and the variability in size was lower.The MIP model allows the user to strictly control the size of FMUs,which is not possible in heuristic optimization and in the clustering algorithms tested.The definition of forest management units based on remote sensing data is an important operation and our study pioneers the use of MIP ALS-based optimal segmentation.

Development of 3D Scanning System for Robotic Plasma Processing of Medical Products with Complex Geometries

This paper describes the development of an intelligent automated control system of a robot manipulator for plasma treatment of medical implants with complex shapes.The two-layer coatings from the Ti wire and hydroxyapatite powders are applied on the surface of Ti medical implants by microplasma spraying to increase the biocompatibility of implants.The coating process requires precise control of a number of parameters,particularly the plasma spray distance and plasma jet traverse velocity.Thus,the development of the robotic plasma surface treatment involves automated path planning.The key idea of the proposed intelligent automatic control system is the use of data of preliminary three-dimensional (3D) scanning of the processed implant by the robot manipulator.The segmentation algorithm of the point cloud from laser scanning of the surface is developed.This methodology is suitable for robotic 3D scanning systems with both non-contact laser distance sensors and video cameras,used in additive manufacturing and medicine.

大直径盾构隧道成型质量巡检方法研究

针对因工业应用成本限制,中、小盾构隧道成型质量无损检测技术迁移至大直径盾构隧道时精度、速度折损严重的问题,以巡检车为载体,集成二维激光扫描仪、编码器和计算机等设备,研制了大盾构隧道成型质量巡检车,并提出一种基于数字图像的盾构质量非对称巡检方法.分析大直径盾构的施工环境,滤除地面、车体点云,并采用邻域向量法提取中轴线,建立隧道中心坐标系.偏心布置巡检路线,按照点云密度将采样点云分为稠密侧和稀疏侧点云,通过不同方法实现对管片接缝特征的拾取:将稠密侧点云绕中轴线展开为二维灰度图像,并通过缩放、归一化、梯度阈值分割等方法实现接缝图像分割;基于直线方程对接缝进行分类,结合管片结构、布置点位,推导出稀疏侧接缝与稠密侧接缝的线性分布公式,间接拾取稀疏侧接缝.根据接缝特征点计算两侧管片边缘点云簇,计算管片错台量;剔除接缝点云簇,使用最小二乘法拟合隧道点云,计算隧道椭圆度.最后在某大直径盾构隧道进行巡检试验,试验结果表明:成型质量巡检车在十四米盾构隧道中巡检速度为3 km·h-1,与传统方法的错台量检测偏差小于2 mm,椭圆度检测偏差小于0.1%,可以满足大直径盾构隧道成型质量巡检的高速度、高精度、低成本需求.

连栋温室分段变距喷雾机器人设计与试验

针对国内连栋温室缺乏植保喷雾机、机械走直定位与换轨转向精度低等问题,设计了一种连栋温室分段变距喷雾机器人,在实现无人化喷药的同时提高作业精度。为满足连栋温室机械作业路轨结合、精准切换的要求,提出一种通用型移动底盘,并确定其关键设计参数;为减少底盘上下轨时的偏移量,设计轨上矫正装置,通过分析计算及试验验证,确定其安装余量为4 mm;针对底盘对轨误差大的问题,提出一种二维码融合陀螺仪及光电传感器双向垂直寻迹的路面关键点定位与转向控制方法。设计分段变距喷雾装置,提出一种丝杆滑台驱动的喷杆变距方案,分析校验其驱动参数以满足工作要求;基于滚针轴承设计喷杆辅助防抖装置,减小因喷杆剧烈抖动带来的滑台与喷杆损伤。开发底盘运动及分段变距喷雾控制系统,实现喷雾机器人在连栋温室内的全程自动化作业。最后,对样机进行底盘性能与喷雾效果试验。底盘作业时直线行走与对轨误差平均值分别为4.8、5.8 mm,满足控制精度要求;避障距离为34 cm,满足安全性要求;防抖装置的安装使喷杆行进方向的抖动量从-1°~1.3°降低到±0.4°内,喷头方向的抖动量从±0.5°降低到±0.3°内,防抖效果显著;分段变距喷雾作业后,盛果期番茄叶片正面雾滴沉积量为1.76μL/cm^(2),反面沉积量为0.2μL/cm^(2),雾滴体积中径在100~180μm之间,满足作业要求。

高压断路器操动机构驱动电机及其控制技术研究

高压断路器操动机构用电机驱动提高了断路器运行的可靠性与可控性,因此设计了一套适用于126 kV真空断路器的电机操动机构。基于操动机构动力学分析结果确定驱动电机转矩、转速要求,提出一种有限转角永磁无刷电机设计方案,研制样机进行联机试验完成动作要求检验。在此基础上,设计分段转矩控制策略,结合驱动电机输出转矩需求将操动机构的运动过程分为4个阶段,从降低触头碰撞、避免预击穿现象发生、提高断路器工作可靠性角度对各阶段电机输出转矩进行动态调节。结果表明:所研制的驱动电机配合分段转矩控制策略,在保证灭弧室对操动机构动作时间、动作速度要求的前提下,实现了操动机构的运动过程优化和工作可靠性提高,促进了断路器智能化操作进程。

基于形态特征的破碎玉米籽粒识别及检测装置设计

基于K-Means聚类分割算法、颜色空间转换和形态学特征,通过对辽沈地区广泛种植的玉米的面积、面积与周长比、短轴与长轴比、圆形与矩形及五种形态特征的分析,识别出玉米碎粒。同时,设计开发了一种基于同步带轮的玉米籽粒破碎率在线检测装置,用于玉米籽粒破碎率的在线检测与识别。研究结果:①利用K平均算法分割算法将图像分割为目标区域和背景区域;②利用K平均算法分割算法将图像分割为二值化图像,进一步对二值化图像采用形态闭运算填充目标区域的非连通区域,对目标区域进行统计分析,计算出形态特征;③通过多组试验,玉米籽粒破碎的识别率可达94%。

基于四电极多频率扫描的生物阻抗法人体成分测试仪设计

生物阻抗包含丰富的人体病理和生理电信号,可以作为医务人员准确判断病人症状和治疗疾病的主要依据。基于此,提出一种基于Cole-Cole理论的人体多种参数测量系统。构建人体阻抗模型,通过碳纳米材料电极对人体阻抗进行采集分析,得到人体的各种成分参数。通过信号发生电路产生注入人体的低频信号,利用幅度检测电路检测流经人体电流产生的电压,采用分段检测法测得人体不同分段的阻抗信息;信号经放大电路输入RT1052微处理器,对数据和人体成分参数相关性进行分析,得到人体各种成分参数并显示测量结果。通过对系统进行测试分析,得出所设计系统能够准确地对人体蛋白质、脂肪等参数进行测量,误差范围可以控制在5%以内,具有很好的应用前景。

基于动态阈值分割法的接触轨图像关键特征点提取方法研究

在地铁系统中,接触轨的状态对于牵引供电系统的安全性至关重要,一旦接触轨几何参数超出正常范围,不仅会导致集电靴无法正常取流,进而影响运营车辆的顺畅运行,而且在极端情况下,还可能引发严重的安全事故。传统的接触轨几何参数测量方法在采集图像时通常面临背景复杂、干扰图像多等问题,以致检测数据量少、检测密度低,从而难以精确提取接触轨的关键特征信息。针对这一问题,文章提出一种新的方法,即结合动态阈值分割法、直线拟合以及投影计算的方式,有效解决接触轨特征点提取的难点,实现几何参数的精确测量。该方法不仅能够准确捕捉到接触轨的细微变化,还能够确保测量结果的可靠性和准确性。为进一步提高测量的便捷性和实用性,研究过程中同步研制出一套接触轨几何参数的便携式测量装置,并在地铁线路上进行现场应用示范,为实际运营中的接触轨状态监测提供有力的技术支持。

扫描电镜中透射-反射式STEM明场成像装置的研制及应用

本文研制了一套透射-反射式扫描透射(STEM)明场成像装置,该装置使用背散射电子探头接收经过铂片反射的透射电子信号,可安装在FEI Quanta FEG系列扫描电镜中实现STEM明场成像。分别以埃洛石、Au@ZIF-8纳米颗粒和喷金乳胶标样验证自制STEM明场成像装置的实用性。结果表明:埃洛石STEM明场像的衬度与透射电镜中STEM明场像一致,管腔和管壁具有明显的衬度差异,可以清晰辨识管腔结构;在Au@ZIF-8纳米颗粒的STEM明场像中,Au颗粒衬度较暗,ZIF-8衬度较亮,通过两者之间的衬度差异可以观察到核壳结构;喷金乳胶标样上纳米金颗粒之间可识别的最小距离为2.03 nm,进一步验证了自制STEM明场成像装置具有较高的分辨率。

惯性空间TDI相机长弧段星源主动扫描设计

为了有效扩大惯性空间观测的幅宽范围和成像信噪比,提出了一种基于星等与光学多参量的映射函数的卫星与载荷姿频协同补偿的TDI相机长弧段星源主动扫描设计方法。首先,基于黑体辐射能量密度公式,构造TDI光学参量与极限探测星等之间的映射函数;然后,采用齐次坐标变换和欧拉轴最优路径规划方法,建立惯性空间卫星恒速机动和载荷动态实时补偿的长弧段星源扫描成像模型,完成动态星源无拖尾高信噪比成像。最后,基于平行实验理论,搭建由TDI相机和动态星源模拟器组成的实验系统,并完成了扫描成像实验和误差分析。实验结果表明,本体坐标系相对惯性坐标系的欧拉角速率为8.5(°)/s时,积分级数为96,TDI相机行频为1 kHz,成像时长10 s,TDI相机成像过程中星图成像信噪比最大值为7.325,扫描区域立体角为5.4232 rad。惯性空间TDI相机长弧段星源主动扫描可实现对星源高信噪比成像,并大幅拓展了成像观测范围。

基于语义分割的侧扫声纳管线目标检测方法

为提高侧扫声纳图像中管线目标检测的自动化程度及效率,提出了一种基于语义分割的水下管线目标检测方法。首先通过构建高效语义分割网络主干,提高网络计算速度并降低网络对计算机硬件性能的需求;其次给出了一种针对管线目标特点的加权交叉熵损失函数,解决了因类间数量不均衡导致的网络训练困难问题。以多种复杂条件下侧扫声纳实测数据进行了水下管线检测试验,结果表明,该方法在取得和经典网络相近精度的情况下,速度提升了2.7倍,可达52.6FPS,实现了水下管线的快速、准确检测。