Consensus for second-order multi-agent systems with position sampled data

In this paper, the consensus problem with position sampled data for second-order multi-agent systems is investigated.The interaction topology among the agents is depicted by a directed graph. The full-order and reduced-order observers with position sampled data are proposed, by which two kinds of sampled data-based consensus protocols are constructed. With the provided sampled protocols, the consensus convergence analysis of a continuous-time multi-agent system is equivalently transformed into that of a discrete-time system. Then, by using matrix theory and a sampled control analysis method, some sufficient and necessary consensus conditions based on the coupling parameters, spectrum of the Laplacian matrix and sampling period are obtained. While the sampling period tends to zero, our established necessary and sufficient conditions are degenerated to the continuous-time protocol case, which are consistent with the existing result for the continuous-time case. Finally, the effectiveness of our established results is illustrated by a simple simulation example.

Parameter estimation for dual-rate sampled Hammerstein systems with dead-zone nonlinearity

The identification of nonlinear systems with multiple sampled rates is a difficult task.The motivation of our paper is to study the parameter estimation problem of Hammerstein systems with dead-zone characteristics by using the dual-rate sampled data.Firstly,the auxiliary model identification principle is used to estimate the unmeasurable variables,and the recursive estimation algorithm is proposed to identify the parameters of the static nonlinear model with the dead-zone function and the parameters of the dynamic linear system model.Then,the convergence of the proposed identification algorithm is analyzed by using the martingale convergence theorem.It is proved theoretically that the estimated parameters can converge to the real values under the condition of continuous excitation.Finally,the validity of the proposed algorithm is proved by the identification of the dual-rate sampled nonlinear systems.

Fuzzy modeling of multirate sampled nonlinear systems based on multi-model method

Based on the multi-model principle, the fuzzy identification for nonlinear systems with multirate sampled data is studied.Firstly, the nonlinear system with multirate sampled data can be shown as the nonlinear weighted combination of some linear models at multiple local working points. On this basis, the fuzzy model of the multirate sampled nonlinear system is built. The premise structure of the fuzzy model is confirmed by using fuzzy competitive learning, and the conclusion parameters of the fuzzy model are estimated by the random gradient descent algorithm. The convergence of the proposed identification algorithm is given by using the martingale theorem and lemmas. The fuzzy model of the PH neutralization process of acid-base titration for hair quality detection is constructed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.

Effective data sampling strategies and boundary condition constraints of physics-informed neural networks for identifying material properties in solid mechanics

Material identification is critical for understanding the relationship between mechanical properties and the associated mechanical functions.However,material identification is a challenging task,especially when the characteristic of the material is highly nonlinear in nature,as is common in biological tissue.In this work,we identify unknown material properties in continuum solid mechanics via physics-informed neural networks(PINNs).To improve the accuracy and efficiency of PINNs,we develop efficient strategies to nonuniformly sample observational data.We also investigate different approaches to enforce Dirichlet-type boundary conditions(BCs)as soft or hard constraints.Finally,we apply the proposed methods to a diverse set of time-dependent and time-independent solid mechanic examples that span linear elastic and hyperelastic material space.The estimated material parameters achieve relative errors of less than 1%.As such,this work is relevant to diverse applications,including optimizing structural integrity and developing novel materials.

Distributed Least Squares Algorithm of Continuous-Time Stochastic Regression Model Based on Sampled Data

In this paper,the authors consider the distributed adaptive identification problem over sensor networks using sampled data,where the dynamics of each sensor is described by a stochastic differential equation.By minimizing a local objective function at sampling time instants,the authors propose an online distributed least squares algorithm based on sampled data.A cooperative non-persistent excitation condition is introduced,under which the convergence results of the proposed algorithm are established by properly choosing the sampling time interval.The upper bound on the accumulative regret of the adaptive predictor can also be provided.Finally,the authors demonstrate the cooperative effect of multiple sensors in the estimation of unknown parameters by computer simulations.

Synchronization of nonlinear multi-agent systems using a non-fragile sampled data control approach and its application to circuit systems

The main aim of this work is to design a non-fragile sampled data control(NFSDC) scheme for the asymptotic synchronization criteria for interconnected coupled circuit systems(multi-agent systems, MASs). NFSDC is used to conduct synchronization analysis of the considered MASs in the presence of time-varying delays. By constructing suitable Lyapunov functions, sufficient conditions are derived in terms of linear matrix inequalities(LMIs) to ensure synchronization between the MAS leader and follower systems. Finally, two numerical examples are given to show the effectiveness of the proposed control scheme and less conservation of the proposed Lyapunov functions.

Brittleness index predictions from Lower Barnett Shale well-log data applying an optimized data matching algorithm at various sampling densities

The capability of accurately predicting mineralogical brittleness index (BI) from basic suites of well logs is desirable as it provides a useful indicator of the fracability of tight formations.Measuring mineralogical components in rocks is expensive and time consuming.However,the basic well log curves are not well correlated with BI so correlation-based,machine-learning methods are not able to derive highly accurate BI predictions using such data.A correlation-free,optimized data-matching algorithm is configured to predict BI on a supervised basis from well log and core data available from two published wells in the Lower Barnett Shale Formation (Texas).This transparent open box (TOB) algorithm matches data records by calculating the sum of squared errors between their variables and selecting the best matches as those with the minimum squared errors.It then applies optimizers to adjust weights applied to individual variable errors to minimize the root mean square error (RMSE)between calculated and predicted (BI).The prediction accuracy achieved by TOB using just five well logs (Gr,ρb,Ns,Rs,Dt) to predict BI is dependent on the density of data records sampled.At a sampling density of about one sample per 0.5 ft BI is predicted with RMSE~0.056 and R^(2)~0.790.At a sampling density of about one sample per0.1 ft BI is predicted with RMSE~0.008 and R^(2)~0.995.Adding a stratigraphic height index as an additional (sixth)input variable method improves BI prediction accuracy to RMSE~0.003 and R^(2)~0.999 for the two wells with only 1 record in 10,000 yielding a BI prediction error of>±0.1.The model has the potential to be applied in an unsupervised basis to predict BI from basic well log data in surrounding wells lacking mineralogical measurements but with similar lithofacies and burial histories.The method could also be extended to predict elastic rock properties in and seismic attributes from wells and seismic data to improve the precision of brittleness index and fracability mapping spatially.

A New Automated Method and Sample Data Flow for Analysis of Volatile Nitrosamines in Human Urine

Volatile nitrosamines (VNAs) are a group of compounds classified as probable (group 2A) and possible (group 2B) carcinogens in humans. Along with certain foods and contaminated drinking water, VNAs are detected at high levels in tobacco products and in both mainstream and side-stream smoke. Our laboratory monitors six urinary VNAs—N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), N-nitrosomethylethylamine (NMEA), N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), N-nitrosopiperidine (NPIP), N-nitrosopyrrolidine (NPYR), and N-nitrosomorpholine (NMOR)—using isotope dilution GC-MS/ MS (QQQ) for large population studies such as the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). In this paper, we report for the first time a new automated sample preparation method to more efficiently quantitate these VNAs. Automation is done using Hamilton STARTM and Caliper StaccatoTM workstations. This new automated method reduces sample preparation time from 4 hours to 2.5 hours while maintaining precision (inter-run CV < 10%) and accuracy (85% - 111%). More importantly this method increases sample throughput while maintaining a low limit of detection (<10 pg/mL) for all analytes. A streamlined sample data flow was created in parallel to the automated method, in which samples can be tracked from receiving to final LIMs output with minimal human intervention, further minimizing human error in the sample preparation process. This new automated method and the sample data flow are currently applied in bio-monitoring of VNAs in the US non-institutionalized population NHANES 2013-2014 cycle.

Model-data-driven seismic inversion method based on small sample data

As sandstone layers in thin interbedded section are difficult to identify,conventional model-driven seismic inversion and data-driven seismic prediction methods have low precision in predicting them.To solve this problem,a model-data-driven seismic AVO(amplitude variation with offset)inversion method based on a space-variant objective function has been worked out.In this method,zero delay cross-correlation function and F norm are used to establish objective function.Based on inverse distance weighting theory,change of the objective function is controlled according to the location of the target CDP(common depth point),to change the constraint weights of training samples,initial low-frequency models,and seismic data on the inversion.Hence,the proposed method can get high resolution and high-accuracy velocity and density from inversion of small sample data,and is suitable for identifying thin interbedded sand bodies.Tests with thin interbedded geological models show that the proposed method has high inversion accuracy and resolution for small sample data,and can identify sandstone and mudstone layers of about one-30th of the dominant wavelength thick.Tests on the field data of Lishui sag show that the inversion results of the proposed method have small relative error with well-log data,and can identify thin interbedded sandstone layers of about one-15th of the dominant wavelength thick with small sample data.

Quality of Life and Cannabis Use: Results from Canadian Sample Survey Data

Data from the 2013 Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey, and two other surveys are used to determine the effects of cannabis use on self-reported physical and mental health. Daily or almost daily marijuana use is shown to be detrimental to both measures of health for some age groups but not all. The age group specific effects depend on gender. Males and females respond differently to cannabis use. The health costs of regularly using cannabis are significant but they are much smaller than those associated with tobacco use. These costs are attributed to both the presence of delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol and the fact that smoking cannabis is itself a health hazard because of the toxic properties of the smoke ingested. Cannabis use is costlier to regular smokers and age of first use below the age of 15 or 20 and being a former user leads to reduced physical and mental capacities which are permanent. These results strongly suggest that the legalization of marijuana be accompanied by educational programs, counseling services, and a delivery system, which minimizes juvenile and young adult usage.

Minimum Data Sampling Method in the Inverse Scattering Problem

Fourier transform is a basis of the analysis. This paper presents a kind ofmethod of minimum sampling data determined profile of the inverted object ininverse scattering.

The Importance of Integrating Geological Mapping Information with Validated Assay Data for Generating Accurate Geological Wireframes in Orebody Modelling of Mineral Deposit in Mineral Resource Estimation: A Case Study in AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine

The basis of accurate mineral resource estimates is to have a geological model which replicates the nature and style of the orebody. Key inputs into the generation of a good geological model are the sample data and mapping information. The Obuasi Mine sample data with a lot of legacy issues were subjected to a robust validation process and integrated with mapping information to generate an accurate geological orebody model for mineral resource estimation in Block 8 Lower. Validation of the sample data focused on replacing missing collar coordinates, missing assays, and correcting magnetic declination that was used to convert the downhole surveys from true to magnetic, fix missing lithology and finally assign confidence numbers to all the sample data. The missing coordinates which were replaced ensured that the sample data plotted at their correct location in space as intended from the planning stage. Magnetic declination data, which was maintained constant throughout all the years even though it changes every year, was also corrected in the validation project. The corrected magnetic declination ensured that the drillholes were plotted on their accurate trajectory as per the planned azimuth and also reflected the true position of the intercepted mineralized fissure(s) which was previously not the case and marked a major blot in the modelling of the Obuasi orebody. The incorporation of mapped data with the validated sample data in the wireframes resulted in a better interpretation of the orebody. The updated mineral resource generated by domaining quartz from the sulphides and compared with the old resource showed that the sulphide tonnes in the old resource estimates were overestimated by 1% and the grade overestimated by 8.5%.

A New Economy Forecasting Method Based on Data Barycentre Forecasting Method

A new and useful method of technology economics, parameter estimation method, was presented in light of the stability of gravity center of object in this paper. This method could deal with the fitting and forecasting of economy volume and could greatly decrease the errors of the fitting and forecasting results. Moreover, the strict hypothetical conditions in least squares method were not necessary in the method presented in this paper, which overcame the shortcomings of least squares method and expanded the application of data barycentre method. Application to the steel consumption volume forecasting was presented in this paper. It was shown that the result of fitting and forecasting was satisfactory. From the comparison between data barycentre forecasting method and least squares method, we could conclude that the fitting and forecasting results using data barycentre method were more stable than those of using least squares regression forecasting method, and the computation of data barycentre forecasting method was simpler than that of least squares method. As a result, the data barycentre method was convenient to use in technical economy.

Compressed Least Squares Algorithm of Continuous-Time Linear Stochastic Regression Model Using Sampling Data

In this paper,the authors consider a sparse parameter estimation problem in continuoustime linear stochastic regression models using sampling data.Based on the compressed sensing(CS)method,the authors propose a compressed least squares(LS) algorithm to deal with the challenges of parameter sparsity.At each sampling time instant,the proposed compressed LS algorithm first compresses the original high-dimensional regressor using a sensing matrix and obtains a low-dimensional LS estimate for the compressed unknown parameter.Then,the original high-dimensional sparse unknown parameter is recovered by a reconstruction method.By introducing a compressed excitation assumption and employing stochastic Lyapunov function and martingale estimate methods,the authors establish the performance analysis of the compressed LS algorithm under the condition on the sampling time interval without using independence or stationarity conditions on the system signals.At last,a simulation example is provided to verify the theoretical results by comparing the standard and the compressed LS algorithms for estimating a high-dimensional sparse unknown parameter.

Robust H_(∞) Control of Switched Nonlinear Systems Under Sampled Data

This paper investigates the globally asymptotically stable and L_(2)-gain of robust H_(∞)control for switched nonlinear systems under sampled data.By considering the relationship between the sampling period and the dwell time,the non-switching and one switching are discussed in the sampling interval,respectively.Firstly,a state feedback sampled-data controller is constructed by the back-stepping method,and the switching converts to asynchronous switching if it happens within the sampling interval.Then,under the limiting conditions of the sampling period,which are obtained by the average dwell time method,the closed-loop system is globally asymptotically stable and has L_(2)-gain.Finally,two numerical examples are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.

Sampled data based containment control of second-order multi-agent systems under intermittent communications

This paper studies the sampled data based containment control problem of second-order multi-agent systems with intermittent communications,where velocity measurements for each agent are unavailable.A novel controller for second-order containment is put forward via intermittent sampled position data measurement.Several necessary and sufficient conditions are derived to achieve intermittent sampled containment control by means of analyzing the relationship among control gains,eigenvalues of the Laplacian matrix,the sampling period,and the communication width.Finally,several simulation examples are used to testify the correctness and effectiveness of the theoretical results.

A systematic framework of constructing surrogate model for slider track peeling strength prediction

Peeling strength can comprehensively reflect slider track safety and is crucial in car seat safety assessments.Current methods for determining slider peeling strength are primarily physical testing and numerical simulation.However,these methods encounter the potential challenges of high costs and overlong time consumption which have not been adequately addressed.Therefore,the efficient and low-cost surrogate model emerges as a promising solution.Nevertheless,currently used surrogate models suffer from inefficiencies and complexity in data sampling,lack of robustness in local model predictions,and isolation between data sampling and model prediction.To overcome these challenges,this paper aims to set up a systematic framework for slider track peeling strength prediction,including sensitivity analysis,dataset sampling,and model prediction.Specifically,the interpretable linear regression is performed to identify the sensitivity of various geometric variables to peeling strength.Based on the variable sensitivity,a distance metric is constructed to measure the disparity of different variable groups.Then,the sparsity-targeted sampling(STS)is proposed to formulate a representative dataset.Finally,the sequentially selected local weighted linear regression(SLWLR)is designed to achieve accurate track peeling strength prediction.Additionally,a quantitative cost assessment of the supplementary dataset is proposed by utilizing the minimum adjacent sample distance as a mediator.Experimental results validate the efficacy of sequential selection and the weighting mechanism in enhancing localization robustness.Furthermore,the proposed SLWLR method surpasses similar approaches and other common surrogate methods in terms of prediction performance and data quantity requirements,achieving an average absolute error of 3.3 kN in the simulated test dataset.

Application of Artificial Neural Network to Battlefield Target Classification

To study the capacity of artificial neural network (ANN) applying to battlefield target classification and result of classification, according to the characteristics of battlefield target acoustic and seismic signals, an on the spot experiment was carried out to derive acoustic and seismic signals of a tank and jeep by special experiment system. Experiment data processed by fast Fourier transform(FFT) were used to train the ANN to distinguish the two battlefield targets. The ANN classifier was performed by the special program based on the modified back propagation (BP) algorithm. The ANN classifier has high correct identification rates for acoustic and seismic signals of battlefield targets, and is suitable for the classification of battlefield targets. The modified BP algorithm eliminates oscillations and local minimum of the standard BP algorithm, and enhances the convergence rate of the ANN.

Structural Reliability Analysis Based on Support Vector Machine and Dual Neural Network Direct Integration Method

Aiming at the reliability analysis of small sample data or implicit structural function,a novel structural reliability analysis model based on support vector machine(SVM)and neural network direct integration method(DNN)is proposed.Firstly,SVM with good small sample learning ability is used to train small sample data,fit structural performance functions and establish regular integration regions.Secondly,DNN is approximated the integral function to achieve multiple integration in the integration region.Finally,structural reliability was obtained by DNN.Numerical examples are investigated to demonstrate the effectiveness of the present method,which provides a feasible way for the structural reliability analysis.

AN ELIMINATION ALGORITHM OF EXTREME VALUES FOR INTEGRATED TRISPECTRUM

In this paper, an algorithm for eliminating extreme values and reducing the estimation variance of an integrated trispectrum under low signal-to-noise ratio and short data sample conditions is presented. An analysis of the results of simulations using this algorithm and comparison with the conventional power spectrum and integrated trispectrum methods are presented.