Measuring Musical Rhythm Similarity: Further Experiments with the Many-to-Many Minimum-Weight Matching Distance

Musical rhythms are represented as sequences of symbols. The sequences may be composed of binary symbols denoting either silent or monophonic sounded pulses, or ternary symbols denoting silent pulses and two types of sounded pulses made up of low-pitched (dum) and high-pitched (tak) sounds. Experiments are described that compare the effectiveness of the many-to-many minimum-weight matching between two sequences to serve as a measure of similarity that correlates well with human judgements of rhythm similarity. This measure is also compared to the often used edit distance and to the one-to-one minimum-weight matching. New results are reported from experiments performed with three widely different datasets of real- world and artificially generated musical rhythms (including Afro-Cuban rhythms), and compared with results previously reported with a dataset of Middle Eastern dum-tak rhythms.

KINEMATIC MINIMUM-TIME TRAJECTORY PLANNING FOR A MANIPULATOR

By using a phase-plane analysis method,the minimum-time trajectory plan-ning problem of a manipulator moving along a given geometric path subject to the con-straints of joint velocities and accelerations is solved in this paper.The simulation resultfor the first three joints of PUMA-560 is given.

PCR ALGORITHM FOR PARALLEL COMPUTING MINIMUM-NORM LEAST-SQUARES SOLUTION OF INCONSISTENT LINEAR EQUATIONS

This paper presents a new highly parallel algorithm for computing the minimum-norm least-squares solution of inconsistent linear equations Ax = b(A∈Rm×n,b∈R (A)). By this algorithm the solution x = A + b is obtained in T = n(log2m + log2(n - r + 1) + 5) + log2m + 1 steps with P=mn processors when m × 2(n - 1) and with P = 2n(n - 1) processors otherwise.

A minimum-domain impulse theory for unsteady aerodynamic force with discrete wake

We extend the impulse theory for unsteady aerodynamics, from its classic global form to finite-domain formulation, then to a minimum-domain version for discrete wake. Each extension has been confirmed numerically. The minimum-domain theory indicates that the numerical finding of Li and Lu（2012） is of general significance： The entire force is completely determined by only the time rate of impulse of those vortical structures still connecting to the body, along with the Lamb-vector integral thereof that captures the contribution of all the rest disconnected vortical structures.

Minimum-area Ellipse with Three Non-collinear Points and Its Application in Parametric Interpolation

The problem of determining a minimum-area ellipse through three non-collinear points is discussed in this paper. We give the proof and construction of the minimum-area ellipse through three non-collinear points from the geometric point of view, and present a new method of determining knots. This method replaces the chord length, which is closer to the arc length of the mini- mum-area ellipse with arc length, and avoids the occurrence of ＇oscillation＇ and ＇loops＇. We compare the new method with the uni- form method, chord length method and the centripetal method. The comparison is performed on the quality of cubic spline curves using these methods. In most cases, the result of our method is better than others.

A Minimum-energy Path-preserving Topology Control Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Networks

The topology control strategies of wireless sensor networks are very important for reducing the energy consumption of sensor nodes and prolonging the life-span of networks. In this paper, we put forward a minimum-energy path-preserving topology control （MPTC） algorithm based on a concept of none k-redundant edges. MPTC not only resolves the problem of excessive energy consumption because of the unclosed region in small minimum-energy communication network （SMECN）, but also preserves at least one minimum-energy path between every pair of nodes in a wireless sensor network. We also propose an energy-efficient reconfiguration protocol that maintains the minimum-energy path property in the case where the network topology changes dynamically. Finally, we demonstrate the performance improvements of our algorithm through simulation.

MINIMUM-PHASE FIR PRECODER DESIGN FOR MULTICASTING OVER MIMO FREQUENCY-SELECTIVE CHANNELS

To maximize the throughput of frequency-selective multicast channel, the minimum-phase Finite Impulse Response (FIR) precoder design is investigated in this paper. This problem can be solved in two steps. Firstly, we focus on designing a nonminimum-phase FIR precoder under the criterion of maximizing the throughput, and develop two efficient algorithms for the FIR precoder design from perspectives of frequency domain and time domain. In the second step, based on the theory of spectral factorization, the nonminimum-phase FIR precoder is transformed into the corresponding minimum-phase FIR precoder by a classic iterative algorithm without affecting the throughput. Numerical results indicate that the achievable rate of the proposed design has remarkable improvement over that of existing schemes, moreover, the group delay introduced by the FIR precoder is minimized.

Minimum-time trajectory planning based on the shortest path for the wheeled mobile robot

The time-optimal trajectory planning is proposed under kinematic and dynamic constraints for a 2-DOF wheeled robot. In order to make full use of the motor’s capacity, we calculate the maximum torque and the minimum torque by considering the maximum heat-converted power generated by the DC motor. The shortest path is planned by using the geometric method under kinematic constraints. Under the bound torques, the velocity limits and the maximum acceleration (deceleration) are obtained by combining with the dynamics. We utilize the phase-plane analysis technique to generate the time optimal trajectory based on the shortest path. At last, the computer simulations for our laboratory mobile robot were performed. The simulation results prove the proposed method is simple and effective for practical use.

融合工况预测的燃料电池汽车里程自适应等效氢耗最小控制策略

为有效地提高插电式燃料电池汽车的经济性,实现燃料电池和动力电池的功率最优分配,考虑到行驶工况、电池荷电状态(State of charge,SOC)、等效因子与氢气消耗之间的密切联系,制定融合工况预测的里程自适应等效氢耗最小策略.通过基于误差反向传播的神经网络来实现未来短期车速的预测,分析未来车辆需求功率变化,同时借助全球定位系统规划一条通往目的地的路径,智能交通系统便可获取整个行程的交通流量信息,利用行驶里程和SOC实时动态修正等效消耗最小策略中的等效因子,实现能量管理策略的自适应性.基于MATLAB/Simulink软件,搭建整车仿真模型与传统的能量管理策略进行仿真对比验证.仿真结果表明,采用基于神经网络的工况预测算法能够较好地预测未来短期工况,其预测精度相较于马尔可夫方法提高12.5%,所提出的能量管理策略在城市道路循环工况(UDDS)下的氢气消耗比电量消耗维持(CD/CS)策略下降55.6%.硬件在环试验表明,在市郊循环工况(EUDC)下的氢气消耗比CD/CS策略下降26.8%,仿真验证结果表明了所提出的策略相比于CD/CS策略在氢气消耗方面的优越性能,并通过硬件在环实验验证了所提策略的有效性.

冬季不同最小通风量模式对肉种鸡育雏育成期生长性能及环控能耗的影响

为研究冬季不同最小通风量模式对肉种鸡育雏育成期舍内环境、生长性能以及环控能耗的影响,试验测试了间歇式通风和连续式通风两种不同的最小通风量通风控制模式,分别比较了两种模式下鸡舍内主要环境质量参数、环控能耗、体重均匀度和抗体效价。结果显示:第一周,连续通风温度高于间歇通风(P>0.05),相对湿度显著低于间歇通风(P<0.05),二氧化碳浓度显著高于间歇通风模式(P<0.05),第2~10周,连续通风温度极显著高于间歇通风(P<0.01),相对湿度极显著低于间歇通风(P<0.01),二氧化碳浓度极显著高于间歇通风模式(P<0.01),同时连续通风鸡舍内环境参数波动度小于间歇通风;试验期间连续通风环控总能耗(7036.01 kW·h)低于间歇通风(7633.02 kW·h),并且连续通风种鸡体重均匀度优于间歇通风;H5N1亚型禽流感病毒抗体效价显著高于间歇通风(P<0.05),H7N9亚型禽流感病毒抗体效价极显著高于间歇通风(P<0.01)。研究表明,冬季肉种鸡育雏育成期采用连续通风的最小通风量模式对比间歇通风的最小通风量模式,可以获得更加稳定的舍内环境,雏鸡生长性能以及免疫效果更优,且能源消耗更少。

免除伦理审查制度适法性与可操作性探讨

结合我国现行法律和基本伦理原则,深入分析了免除伦理审查的前置条件和适用情形在适法性与可操作性上可能存在的问题,并在此基础上提出了可行性的建议:第一,明确监管范围,免除伦理审查是一种特殊的审查方式,而非不进行伦理审查;第二,全面评估风险,对研究的风险判断不仅要考虑因研究给个人带来的生理风险,还应考虑其心理、经济、社会以及法律等方面的风险,尤其是对最小风险应明确界定;第三,界定前置条件中的具体概念,以及在此基础上适用情形的判断,制定具体、合理、合法的实施细则,为免除伦理审查的实施提供参考。

基于杯式燃烧器测试系统的灭火性能评价研究进展

杯式燃烧器试验是消防领域用于测定气体灭火剂最小灭火浓度的经典方法。自哈龙灭火剂被淘汰以来,哈龙替代物经历了不同相态的发展,促使杯式燃烧器测试系统进行相应的改进,同时基于杯式燃烧器测试系统的灭火性能评价研究也在不断拓展。综述了国内外杯式燃烧器测试系统的使用和改进研究,重点介绍了适用于气相、液相、固相和复合相灭火剂的杯式燃烧器测试系统和测试方法,分别对气相、液相、含添加剂细水雾、干粉、复合灭火剂的灭火效率进行了总结和分析,综述了各相态灭火剂灭火性能评价研究。未来,杯式燃烧器测试系统仍将不断被改善,在灭火剂筛选和灭火性能评价等方面将发挥更重要的作用。

镁铝水滑石抑制聚乙烯粉尘爆炸特性与机理

为寻求新型、清洁、高效的聚乙烯粉尘爆炸抑制剂,将镁铝水滑石用于聚乙烯粉尘爆炸抑制,并从爆炸超压和最低着火温度两方面,分析了镁铝水滑石抑制聚乙烯粉尘爆炸特性,并与氢氧化铝、氢氧化镁进行对比。结果表明,镁铝水滑石对聚乙烯粉尘爆炸超压和最低着火温度的抑制作用均优于氢氧化铝和氢氧化镁。在爆炸超压的抑制方面,在抑制比为2时,镁铝水滑石可完全抑制聚乙烯粉尘爆炸,而氢氧化铝和氢氧化镁对聚乙烯达到完全抑爆所需的抑制比分别为4和5。最低着火温度的抑制方面,抑制比为1时,镁铝水滑石可使聚乙烯粉尘的最低着火温度提高290℃,大于氢氧化铝的260℃和氢氧化镁的250℃。此外,结合镁铝水滑石的热解特性及红外光谱,从物理作用和化学作用两个方面对聚乙烯粉尘爆炸的抑制机理进行分析,揭示了阻断爆炸反应的进程。

基于磁各向异性的管壁应力集中区域检测方法

针对应力集中导致管壁发生屈服失效的问题,提出了利用磁各向异性检测管壁应力集中区域的方法。从能量角度出发,研究了应力导致管壁产生磁各向异性的机理,建立了管壁当量应力与磁各向异性探头输出电压信号的数学模型,通过计算管壁的当量应力判断其是否发生屈服失效,搭建了应力检测实验平台。实验结果表明,应力会导致管壁产生磁各向异性,磁各向异性检测方法能够检测出管壁当量应力的变化趋势和主应力方向所在延长线的角度,进而判断管壁是否产生应力集中区域。

认知物联网中继传感节点最小功耗布置方法研究

物联网数据传输过程中,中继传感节点能量不足或者能量消耗过多将导致部分节点失效,降低物联网的使用寿命。为解决这一问题,提出认知物联网中继传感节点最小功耗布置方法。根据中继节点结构特征、有向加权图,建立数据传输功耗的数学模型;以最小功耗布置为目的,制定数据流向、通信容量、数据最大传输次数的约束条件,阻止中继节点逆向传输,使节点满足通信容量范围的同时,避免出现逐条传输数据的事件;引入贪婪算法布置中继传感节点,实现中继传感节点最小功耗布置。仿真结果表明,所提方法的中继传感节点布置最大功耗为17.58 J;在传感节点分布密度为370个/m^(3)时,中继节点布置数量为126个;在11.9 s内即可完成150个中继节点的布置。

内啮合同曲率圆柱密封面泄漏评估方法

针对高压介质的金属密封问题,利用有限元分析方法得到圆柱面分析模型,以密封面接触应力、理论接触面积为输入参数,得到不同过盈量下密封面的真实接触面积,结合修正后的微观泄漏计算模型,研究不同曲率圆柱密封面泄漏规律。研究表明:随着圆环过盈量增加到0.04 mm,密封面产生稳定接触,泄漏量不再随着过盈量而发生变化,密封性能满足最小密封比压要求。该预测方法以密封面平均接触压力为唯一变量,可以对不同啮合方式的任意尺寸圆柱密封面泄漏量进行预测,计算泄漏率与实验数据,验证了模型的准确性,对金属高压密封设计和评估具有重要意义。

改进的局部最小像素先验遥感图像盲复原算法

为了解决遥感图像盲复原时模糊核估计不准确、复原图像存在振铃效应的问题,提出改进的局部最小像素先验遥感图像盲复原算法。该算法首先引入极端通道先验与局部最小像素先验结合,对图像的强度进行更好的约束,有利于得到更好的潜在清晰图像;然后采用基于梯度的方法估计模糊核,模糊核估计与中间潜在清晰图像估计交替迭代进行,获得较为理想的模糊核;最后引入联合双边滤波器,采用改进的拉普拉斯与正则化图像复原算法抑制图像复原的振铃效应。实验结果表明,本文方法对遥感图像复原效果较好,恢复的图像边缘清晰,振铃伪影得到抑制且模糊核较为理想;客观评价指标峰值信噪比(PSNR)较前沿复原算法平均提高约1.40 dB,结构相似度(SSIM)平均提高约0.02。

砂-粉混合料颗粒接触状态的临界条件确定

砂-粉混合料被广泛应用于高速铁路路基、人工筑岛及海底沉管隧道垫层等重大工程,如何科学地表征砂-粉混合料复杂的颗粒接触状态及连续演变的力学行为特征,并深入揭示其对混合料静/动力学特性的影响已是一项紧迫的基础性科学研究任务。本文基于代表性砂-粉混合料的基本物理性能指标及力学特性指标试验数据,验证Rahman等提出的区分“细粒填充砂粒”和“砂粒悬浮细粒”的阈值细粒含量FCth半经验公式预测能力。基于理想二元介质材料的理论最小孔隙比计算方法,提出确定中间性态土颗粒接触状态临界条件参量FC_(in-min)和FC_(in-max)的方法,分析各参数对FC_(in-min)和FC_(in-max)的影响规律,建立基于基本物理性能指标的FC_(in-min)和FC_(in-max)预测方法,最终提出全FC范围(FC=0~100%)的砂-粉混合料各颗粒接触状态临界条件参量的有效评价方法。

基于未知风荷载作用下拉索振动位移的拉索MR阻尼器失效破坏的原位识别方法

MR阻尼器在长期服役过程中可能由于各种因素导致阻尼器失效破坏。现有的对MR阻尼器的性能识别多为离线方法,需将阻尼器从斜拉索上拆卸下来后进行人工检测。该文提出一种基于斜拉索在未知风荷载作用下振动位移,对在役失效无模型的MR阻尼器作用力进行原位在线识别的方法。首先,建立模态坐标下斜拉索-阻尼器系统运动方程及观测方程,并进行模态截断以减少未知变量的数量。然后,将模态风荷载建模为随机游走过程并加入系统的增广状态中,并视MR阻尼器的作用力视为作用在斜拉索上的‘附加未知输入’,采用最近提出的无直接反馈的平滑最小方差无偏Bayesian滤波,对结构增广状态和MR阻尼器作用力进行识别。通过识别数值模拟的MR阻尼器三种典型的失效破坏模式,验证所提方法的有效性。