A method of underwater simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) based on forward-looking sonar was proposed in this paper. Positions of objects were obtained by the forward-looking sonar, and an improved associa...A method of underwater simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) based on forward-looking sonar was proposed in this paper. Positions of objects were obtained by the forward-looking sonar, and an improved association method based on an ant colony algorithm was introduced to estimate the positions. In order to improve the precision of the positions, the extended Kalman filter (EKF) was adopted. The presented algorithm was tested in a tank, and the maximum estimation error of SLAM gained was 0.25 m. The tests verify that this method can maintain better association efficiency and reduce navigatioJ~ error.展开更多
The bistatic Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems with separate transmitter and receiver antennas provide a new potential to imaging in the forward-looking geometry. Analysis of the Doppler property in this paper in...The bistatic Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems with separate transmitter and receiver antennas provide a new potential to imaging in the forward-looking geometry. Analysis of the Doppler property in this paper indicates the feasibility of Bistatic Forward-Looking (BFL) SAR imaging. Considering the different Doppler property determined by the two platforms in BFL SAR, a new 2-D point target spectrum is derived in our study. Based on the spectrum, an imaging method is chosen for the configuration, and the point target simulation validates the analysis.展开更多
In the spaceborne/airborne forward-looking bistatic syn- thetic aperture radar (SA-FBSAR), due to the system platforms' remarkable velocity difference and the forward-looking mode, the range cell migration (RCM) ...In the spaceborne/airborne forward-looking bistatic syn- thetic aperture radar (SA-FBSAR), due to the system platforms' remarkable velocity difference and the forward-looking mode, the range cell migration (RCM) not only depends on the target's two- dimensional location, but also varies with the range location non- linearly. And the nonlinearity is not just the slight deviation from the linear part, but exhibits evident nonlinear departure in the RCM trajectory. If the RCM is not properly corrected, nonlinear image distortions would occur. Based on the RCM model, a modified two-step RCM compensation (RCMC) method for SA-FBSAR is proposed. In this method, firstly the azimuth-dependent RCM is compensated by the scaling Fourier transform and the phase multi- plication. And then the range-dependent RCM is removed through interpolation. The effectiveness of the proposed RCMC method is verified by the simulation results of both point scatterers and area targets.展开更多
Aiming at a novel missile-borne detector in the optional burst height proximity fuze, a self-adaptive high-resolution forward-looking imaging algorithm (SAHRFL-IA) is presented. The echo data are captured by the missi...Aiming at a novel missile-borne detector in the optional burst height proximity fuze, a self-adaptive high-resolution forward-looking imaging algorithm (SAHRFL-IA) is presented. The echo data are captured by the missile-borne detector in the target regions;thereby the azimuth angulation accuracy at the same distance dimension is improved dynamically. Thus, azimuth information of the targets in the detection area may be obtained accurately. The proposed imaging algorithm breaks through the conventional misconception of merely using azimuth discrimination curves under ideal conditions during monopulse angulation. The real-time echo data from the target region are used to perform error correction for this discrimination curve, and finally the accuracy of the azimuth angulation may reach the optimum at the same distance dimension. A series of experiments demonstrate the validity, reliability and high performance of the proposed imaging algorithm. Azimuth angulation accuracy may reach ten times that of the detection beam width. Meanwhile, the running time of this algorithm satisfies the requirements of missile-borne platforms.展开更多
Bistatic forward-looking synthetic aperture radar(SAR) has many advantages and applications owing to its twodimensional imaging capability.There could be various imaging configurations because of the geometric flexi...Bistatic forward-looking synthetic aperture radar(SAR) has many advantages and applications owing to its twodimensional imaging capability.There could be various imaging configurations because of the geometric flexibility of bistatic platforms,resulting in kinds of models built independently among which there could be some similar even the same motion features.Comprehensive research on such systems in a more comprehensive and general point of view is required to address their difference and consistency.Property analysis of bistatic forwardlooking SAR with arbitrary geometry is achieved including stripmap and spotlight modes on airborne platform,missile-borne platform,and hybrid platform of both.Emphasis is placed on azimuth space variance of some key parameters significantly affecting the subsequent imaging processing,based on which the frequency spectra are further described and compared considering respective features of different platforms for frequency imaging algorithm developing.Simulation results confirm the effectiveness and correctness of our analysis.展开更多
The clutter direction-Doppler curves are not aligned on the near range bins for forward looking airborne radar. As a result, the performance of clutter suppression by Space-Time Adaptive Processing (STAP) degrades gre...The clutter direction-Doppler curves are not aligned on the near range bins for forward looking airborne radar. As a result, the performance of clutter suppression by Space-Time Adaptive Processing (STAP) degrades greatly because of the clutter range dependence. To deal with this problem, a new compensated method is proposed in this paper. The method rebuilds the clutter covariance matrix based on spatial high resolution Minimum Variance Distortionless Response (MVDR) spectrum, and then finds a matrix to transform the covariance matrix of short-range gate to the referred far-range gate. The method can compensate the clutter range dependence well. The simulation results show validity of the method.展开更多
It is a challenge to evaluate the conditions of railway track without interruption of regular traffic. In this paper, the authors introduce the detection of cavities under the railway substructure by using forward-loo...It is a challenge to evaluate the conditions of railway track without interruption of regular traffic. In this paper, the authors introduce the detection of cavities under the railway substructure by using forward-looking ground penetrating radar (FLGPR). Main advantages of FLGPR are that such a system can illuminate a large area and can stand off a long distance over its down-looking counterpart. Two methods, frequency wave-number (F-W) synthetic aperture imaging (SAI) and beam-forming by delay and sum (DAS), are applied to process the collected data. Analysis and measuring show that the distinct radar image of the cavity beneath the substructure 1.2 m deep can be formed by these two methods.展开更多
Established in 1989 as a forum for its member countries or areas to discuss eco-nomic and related issues, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is nowbecoming an increasingly important regional organization. With a...Established in 1989 as a forum for its member countries or areas to discuss eco-nomic and related issues, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is nowbecoming an increasingly important regional organization. With a membership of18 countries and areas, it accounts for 34. 5% of total world population, 50% oftotal world GNP and 40% of total world trade. What is more significant of APECis that East Asia is now the most dynamic region in global economic growth. Theyear 1994 witnessed an historic event of APEC. the announcement of the BogorDeclaration by the APEC leaders’ informal meeting in Bogor. The Bogor Declara-展开更多
In the framework of an overlapping generations model, forward-looking monetary policy roles and backward-looking monetary policy rules were investigated. It is shown that the monetary steady state is more likely to be...In the framework of an overlapping generations model, forward-looking monetary policy roles and backward-looking monetary policy rules were investigated. It is shown that the monetary steady state is more likely to be indeterminate under an active forwardlooking rule than under the corresponding backward-looking rule. It is also shown that backward-looking roles can render the monetary steady state unstable.展开更多
In June 2008 the Olympic torch,representing sport- ing ethos of the world,will embark on its primary journey to Mt.Qomolangma.The world will once again focus on"the roof of the world"-Tibet. On July 13^(th),...In June 2008 the Olympic torch,representing sport- ing ethos of the world,will embark on its primary journey to Mt.Qomolangma.The world will once again focus on"the roof of the world"-Tibet. On July 13^(th),2001,the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 29^(th) Olympic Games made its final statement with the promise that"if Beijing was accepted as the host of the 2008 Olympiad,Beijing will organize the route of展开更多
Space Technology Development in China China began to develop space technology in the 1950s. After 40 years, China now has necessary facilities for the research, design, development, production and test of various sate...Space Technology Development in China China began to develop space technology in the 1950s. After 40 years, China now has necessary facilities for the research, design, development, production and test of various satellites and series launch vehicles, many experts with rich experience and superb technology, three satellite launch bases in Jiuquan, Taiyuan and Xichang, and Xi’an TT&C Station, which have the ability to launch lowearth-orbit,展开更多
Having devoted his life to building cultural,educational,and economic ties with China for over three decades,Tom Watkins shares his personal observations and perspectives on China’s latest development and its efforts...Having devoted his life to building cultural,educational,and economic ties with China for over three decades,Tom Watkins shares his personal observations and perspectives on China’s latest development and its efforts to build a community with shared future for all mankind.展开更多
Ⅰ. Review the past of 1994 international shiPPing market: 1994 saw world economy begin a new cycle of boom. The economy of the West was on the way to a complete recovery, and that of East Asia was keeping up its stea...Ⅰ. Review the past of 1994 international shiPPing market: 1994 saw world economy begin a new cycle of boom. The economy of the West was on the way to a complete recovery, and that of East Asia was keeping up its steady growth. ACCOFding to the estimation 0f International Monetary Fund, the 1994 growth rate of world economy was 3% and that of world—trade volume was about 5%. Thanks to these factors, the international shipping market had also Undergone considerable changes. 1. In 1994,world dry—bulk shipping market first sagged and thenstiffened. Affected by the negative growth of展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51009040)National Defence Key Laboratory of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Technology(2008002)Scientific Service Special Funds of University in China(E091002)
文摘A method of underwater simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) based on forward-looking sonar was proposed in this paper. Positions of objects were obtained by the forward-looking sonar, and an improved association method based on an ant colony algorithm was introduced to estimate the positions. In order to improve the precision of the positions, the extended Kalman filter (EKF) was adopted. The presented algorithm was tested in a tank, and the maximum estimation error of SLAM gained was 0.25 m. The tests verify that this method can maintain better association efficiency and reduce navigatioJ~ error.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 61071165)the Aviation Science Foundation (No. 20102052024)
文摘The bistatic Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems with separate transmitter and receiver antennas provide a new potential to imaging in the forward-looking geometry. Analysis of the Doppler property in this paper indicates the feasibility of Bistatic Forward-Looking (BFL) SAR imaging. Considering the different Doppler property determined by the two platforms in BFL SAR, a new 2-D point target spectrum is derived in our study. Based on the spectrum, an imaging method is chosen for the configuration, and the point target simulation validates the analysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (61102143)the Fundamentl Research Funds for the Central Universities (ZYGX2011x003)
文摘In the spaceborne/airborne forward-looking bistatic syn- thetic aperture radar (SA-FBSAR), due to the system platforms' remarkable velocity difference and the forward-looking mode, the range cell migration (RCM) not only depends on the target's two- dimensional location, but also varies with the range location non- linearly. And the nonlinearity is not just the slight deviation from the linear part, but exhibits evident nonlinear departure in the RCM trajectory. If the RCM is not properly corrected, nonlinear image distortions would occur. Based on the RCM model, a modified two-step RCM compensation (RCMC) method for SA-FBSAR is proposed. In this method, firstly the azimuth-dependent RCM is compensated by the scaling Fourier transform and the phase multi- plication. And then the range-dependent RCM is removed through interpolation. The effectiveness of the proposed RCMC method is verified by the simulation results of both point scatterers and area targets.
基金supported by the Key Army Pre-research Projects of China(30107030803)
文摘Aiming at a novel missile-borne detector in the optional burst height proximity fuze, a self-adaptive high-resolution forward-looking imaging algorithm (SAHRFL-IA) is presented. The echo data are captured by the missile-borne detector in the target regions;thereby the azimuth angulation accuracy at the same distance dimension is improved dynamically. Thus, azimuth information of the targets in the detection area may be obtained accurately. The proposed imaging algorithm breaks through the conventional misconception of merely using azimuth discrimination curves under ideal conditions during monopulse angulation. The real-time echo data from the target region are used to perform error correction for this discrimination curve, and finally the accuracy of the azimuth angulation may reach the optimum at the same distance dimension. A series of experiments demonstrate the validity, reliability and high performance of the proposed imaging algorithm. Azimuth angulation accuracy may reach ten times that of the detection beam width. Meanwhile, the running time of this algorithm satisfies the requirements of missile-borne platforms.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(6100121161303035+1 种基金61471283)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(K5051202016)
文摘Bistatic forward-looking synthetic aperture radar(SAR) has many advantages and applications owing to its twodimensional imaging capability.There could be various imaging configurations because of the geometric flexibility of bistatic platforms,resulting in kinds of models built independently among which there could be some similar even the same motion features.Comprehensive research on such systems in a more comprehensive and general point of view is required to address their difference and consistency.Property analysis of bistatic forwardlooking SAR with arbitrary geometry is achieved including stripmap and spotlight modes on airborne platform,missile-borne platform,and hybrid platform of both.Emphasis is placed on azimuth space variance of some key parameters significantly affecting the subsequent imaging processing,based on which the frequency spectra are further described and compared considering respective features of different platforms for frequency imaging algorithm developing.Simulation results confirm the effectiveness and correctness of our analysis.
基金Supported by Education Department of Hunan Province Project (09C201)Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (10jj6091) Planned Science and Technology Project of Hunan Province (2010FJ6015)
文摘The clutter direction-Doppler curves are not aligned on the near range bins for forward looking airborne radar. As a result, the performance of clutter suppression by Space-Time Adaptive Processing (STAP) degrades greatly because of the clutter range dependence. To deal with this problem, a new compensated method is proposed in this paper. The method rebuilds the clutter covariance matrix based on spatial high resolution Minimum Variance Distortionless Response (MVDR) spectrum, and then finds a matrix to transform the covariance matrix of short-range gate to the referred far-range gate. The method can compensate the clutter range dependence well. The simulation results show validity of the method.
基金This work was supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China under Grant No. 60472014.
文摘It is a challenge to evaluate the conditions of railway track without interruption of regular traffic. In this paper, the authors introduce the detection of cavities under the railway substructure by using forward-looking ground penetrating radar (FLGPR). Main advantages of FLGPR are that such a system can illuminate a large area and can stand off a long distance over its down-looking counterpart. Two methods, frequency wave-number (F-W) synthetic aperture imaging (SAI) and beam-forming by delay and sum (DAS), are applied to process the collected data. Analysis and measuring show that the distinct radar image of the cavity beneath the substructure 1.2 m deep can be formed by these two methods.
文摘Established in 1989 as a forum for its member countries or areas to discuss eco-nomic and related issues, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is nowbecoming an increasingly important regional organization. With a membership of18 countries and areas, it accounts for 34. 5% of total world population, 50% oftotal world GNP and 40% of total world trade. What is more significant of APECis that East Asia is now the most dynamic region in global economic growth. Theyear 1994 witnessed an historic event of APEC. the announcement of the BogorDeclaration by the APEC leaders’ informal meeting in Bogor. The Bogor Declara-
基金Project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 70071012)
文摘In the framework of an overlapping generations model, forward-looking monetary policy roles and backward-looking monetary policy rules were investigated. It is shown that the monetary steady state is more likely to be indeterminate under an active forwardlooking rule than under the corresponding backward-looking rule. It is also shown that backward-looking roles can render the monetary steady state unstable.
文摘In June 2008 the Olympic torch,representing sport- ing ethos of the world,will embark on its primary journey to Mt.Qomolangma.The world will once again focus on"the roof of the world"-Tibet. On July 13^(th),2001,the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 29^(th) Olympic Games made its final statement with the promise that"if Beijing was accepted as the host of the 2008 Olympiad,Beijing will organize the route of
文摘Space Technology Development in China China began to develop space technology in the 1950s. After 40 years, China now has necessary facilities for the research, design, development, production and test of various satellites and series launch vehicles, many experts with rich experience and superb technology, three satellite launch bases in Jiuquan, Taiyuan and Xichang, and Xi’an TT&C Station, which have the ability to launch lowearth-orbit,
文摘Having devoted his life to building cultural,educational,and economic ties with China for over three decades,Tom Watkins shares his personal observations and perspectives on China’s latest development and its efforts to build a community with shared future for all mankind.
文摘Ⅰ. Review the past of 1994 international shiPPing market: 1994 saw world economy begin a new cycle of boom. The economy of the West was on the way to a complete recovery, and that of East Asia was keeping up its steady growth. ACCOFding to the estimation 0f International Monetary Fund, the 1994 growth rate of world economy was 3% and that of world—trade volume was about 5%. Thanks to these factors, the international shipping market had also Undergone considerable changes. 1. In 1994,world dry—bulk shipping market first sagged and thenstiffened. Affected by the negative growth of