scholarly journals Real-Time Automatic Cloud Detection Using a Low-Cost Sky Camera

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 1382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joaquín Alonso-Montesinos
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Color Spaces ◽  
Cloud Detection ◽  
Precise Control ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Sky Conditions

Characterizing the atmosphere is one of the most complex studies one can undertake due to the non-linearity and phenomenological variability. Clouds are also among the most variable atmospheric constituents, changing their size and shape over a short period of time. There are several sectors in which the study of cloudiness is of vital importance. In the renewable field, the increasing development of solar technology and the emerging trend for constructing and operating solar plants across the earth’s surface requires very precise control systems that provide optimal energy production management. Similarly, airports are hubs where cloud coverage is required to provide high-precision periodic observations that inform airport operators about the state of the atmosphere. This work presents an autonomous cloud detection system, in real time, based on the digital image processing of a low-cost sky camera. An algorithm was developed to identify the clouds in the whole image using the relationships established between the channels of the RGB and Hue, Saturation, Value (HSV) color spaces. The system’s overall success rate is approximately 94% for all types of sky conditions; this is a novel development which makes it possible to identify clouds from a ground perspective without the use of radiometric parameters.

scholarly journals Real time automatic cloud detection using a low-cost sky camera

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joaquín Alonso-Montesinos
Keyword(s):  
Control Systems ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cloud Detection ◽  
Precise Control ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Sky Conditions

Abstract. Characterizing the atmosphere is one of the most complex studies to undertake due to the non-linearity and phenomenological variability. Clouds are also amongst the most variable of the atmospheric constituents, changing their size and shape over a short period of time. There are several sectors in which the study of cloudiness is of vital importance. In the renewable field, the increasing development of solar technology and the emerging trend for constructing and operating solar plants across the earth's surface requires very precise control systems that provide optimal energy production management. Likewise, airports are hubs where cloud coverage is required to provide high-precision periodic observations that inform airport operators about the state of the atmosphere. This work presents an autonomous cloud detection system, in real time, based on the digital image processing of a low-cost sky camera. The system's overall success rate is approximately 94% for all types of sky conditions.

scholarly journals LAMP assay coupled with CRISPR/Cas12a system for portable detection of African swine fever virus

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo YANG ◽  
zhengwang shi ◽  
Yuan Ma ◽  
Lijuan Wang ◽  
Liyan Cao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Detection System ◽  
African Swine Fever Virus ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
African Swine Fever ◽  
Lamp Assay ◽  
Cross Reactivity ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Portable Detection ◽  
Real Time Qpcr

African swine fever (ASF) is one of the most severe infectious diseases of pigs. In this study, a LAMP assay coupled with the CRISPR Cas12a system was established in one tube for the detection of the ASFV p72 gene. The single-strand DNA-fluorophore-quencher (ssDNA-FQ) reporters and CRISPR-derived RNA (crRNAs) were screened and selected for the CRISPR detection system. In combination with LAMP amplification assay, the detection limit for the LAMP-CRISPR assay can reach 7 copies/μl of p72 gene per reaction. Furthermore, this method displays no cross-reactivity with other porcine DNA or RNA viruses. The performance of the LAMP-CRISPR assay was compared with real-time qPCR tests for clinical samples, a good consistency between the LAMP-CRISPR assay and real-time qPCR was observed. In the current study, a LAMP coupled with the CRISPR detection method was developed. The method shed a light on the convenient, portable, low cost, highly sensitive and specific detection of ASFV, demonstrating a great application potential for monitoring on-site ASFV in the field.

scholarly journals A coincidence detection system based on real-time software

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 437-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sindulfo Ayuso ◽  
Juan José Blanco ◽  
José Medina ◽  
Raúl Gómez-Herrero ◽  
Oscar García-Población ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cosmic Ray ◽  
Coincidence Detection ◽  
Pulse Delay ◽  
Development Platform ◽  
Electronic Circuitry ◽  
Coincidence System ◽  
Cost Development

Abstract. Conventional real-time coincidence systems use electronic circuitry to detect coincident pulses (hardware coincidence). In this work, a new concept of coincidence system based on real-time software (software coincidence) is presented. This system is based on the recurrent supervision of the analogue-to-digital converters status, which is described in detail. A prototype has been designed and built using a low-cost development platform. It has been applied to two different experimental sets for cosmic ray muon detection. Experimental muon measurements recorded simultaneously using conventional hardware coincidence and our software coincidence system have been compared, yielding identical results. These measurements have also been validated using simultaneous neutron monitor observations. This new software coincidence system provides remarkable advantages such as higher simplicity of interconnection and adjusting. Thus, our system replaces, at least, three Nuclear Instrument Modules (NIMs) required by conventional coincidence systems, reducing its cost by a factor of 40 and eliminating pulse delay adjustments.

scholarly journals Probeless non-invasive near-infrared spectroscopic bioprocess monitoring using microspectrometer technology

2019 ◽  
Vol 412 (9) ◽  
pp. 2103-2109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Zimmerleiter ◽  
Julian Kager ◽  
Ramin Nikzad-Langerodi ◽  
Vladimir Berezhinskiy ◽  
Frank Westad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Phenoxyacetic Acid ◽  
Bioprocess Monitoring ◽  
Fed Batch ◽  
Precise Control ◽  
Fed Batch Fermentation ◽  
Using Data

AbstractReal-time measurements and adjustments of critical process parameters are essential for the precise control of fermentation processes and thus for increasing both quality and yield of the desired product. However, the measurement of some crucial process parameters such as biomass, product, and product precursor concentrations usually requires time-consuming offline laboratory analysis. In this work, we demonstrate the in-line monitoring of biomass, penicillin (PEN), and phenoxyacetic acid (POX) in a Penicilliumchrysogenum fed-batch fermentation process using low-cost microspectrometer technology operating in the near-infrared (NIR). In particular, NIR reflection spectra were taken directly through the glass wall of the bioreactor, which eliminates the need for an expensive NIR immersion probe. Furthermore, the risk of contaminations in the reactor is significantly reduced, as no direct contact with the investigated medium is required. NIR spectra were acquired using two sensor modules covering the spectral ranges 1350–1650 nm and 1550–1950 nm. Based on offline reference analytics, partial least squares (PLS) regression models were established for biomass, PEN, and POX either using data from both sensors separately or jointly. The established PLS models were tested on an independent validation fed-batch experiment. Root mean squared errors of prediction (RMSEP) were 1.61 g/L, 1.66 g/L, and 0.67 g/L for biomass, PEN, and POX, respectively, which can be considered an acceptable accuracy comparable with previously published results using standard process spectrometers with immersion probes. Altogether, the presented results underpin the potential of low-cost microspectrometer technology in real-time bioprocess monitoring applications.

scholarly journals WIRELESS REAL TIME PROPORTIONAL CONTROL SYSTEM

2013 ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
UJJWALA G. BORATE ◽  
PROF. R.T. PATIL
Keyword(s):  
Low Power ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Ultra Low Power ◽  
Proportional Control ◽  
Star Network ◽  
Precise Control ◽  
Zigbee Technology ◽  
Temperature And Humidity ◽  
Transceiver Module

This system provides low power consuming and low cost wireless sensor network. This system provides a real time temperature and humidity. It also gives proportional control action. This system consists of TI’s MSP430 microcontroller which consumes ultra low power and improves the overall system performance. The Sensorion’s SHT 11 sensor is used to measure temperature and humidity. Sensor SHT 11 consumes low power and gives the fully calibrated digital output. Zigbee technology is used for wireless communication. Zigbee is low power consuming transceiver module. It operates within the ISM 2.4 GHz frequency band. AT and API command modes configure module parameters. RF data rate is 250 kbps. To achieve the proportional control triac and MOC 3022 are used. The star network topology is implemented. The temperature of earth goes on increasing due to global warming, deforestation, pollution, etc. Due to this the temperature of atmosphere also increases which is harmful and dangerous for many systems. This system provides precise control of temperature and humidity in Green House, Art Galleries and Industries.

scholarly journals Utilization of programmable cameras for web-based sensing and control of daylight in buildings

2021 ◽  
Vol 2042 (1) ◽  
pp. 012114
Author(s):  
Dongjun Mah ◽  
Michael Kim ◽  
Athanasios Tzempelikos
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Computational Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Visual Environment ◽  
Rear Side ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Computer Screen ◽  
And Control ◽  
Sky Conditions ◽  
Camera Sensors

Abstract The concept of integrating programmable low-cost cameras into the office infrastructure and BMS for real-time, web-based sensing and control of the luminous environment in buildings is presented in this study. Experiments were conducted to evaluate the potential of predicting the luminance field perceived by an office occupant using a programmable calibrated HDR camera installed at the rear side of a computer monitor or on the wall behind the occupant, for a variety of sky conditions and shading options. The generated luminance maps using Python scripts with OpenCV packages were further processed to extract daylighting and glare metrics using Evalgare. The results showed that: (i) among the different camera resolutions that were compared, the 330x330 resolution was selected as the best option to balance between accurate capturing of visual environment and comfort and computational efficiency; (ii) a camera sensor embedded on the rear side of a computer screen could capture interior visual conditions consistently similarly to those viewed by the occupant, except for sunny conditions without proper shading protection. This prototype study paves the way for luminance monitoring and daylight control using programmable low-cost camera sensors embedded into the office infrastructure.

scholarly journals Sliding wire detection system of electric lock screw tool based on motor characteristics

2021 ◽  
Vol 2137 (1) ◽  
pp. 012009
Author(s):  
Ning Zhang ◽  
Yinxin Yan ◽  
Houcheng Yang ◽  
Zhangsi Yu
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Normal Operation ◽  
Automatic Assembly ◽  
The Real ◽  
Current Change ◽  
Real Time Detection

Abstract This paper presents a sliding wire detection system of electric screw locking tool based on the characteristics of motor. The system can judge whether the screw has sliding wire through the current change of motor during normal operation, and realize the real-time detection and alarm of sliding wire. The system has the advantages of high sensitivity, low cost and high accuracy. It can be widely used in automatic assembly and other fields.

Application Research on Precision Detection of Small Gear with Composite Edge Detection Method

2013 ◽  
Vol 333-335 ◽  
pp. 1123-1128
Author(s):  
Xin Luo ◽  
Li Ming Wu ◽  
De Zhi Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Edge Detection ◽  
Real Time ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Dynamic Range ◽  
Detection Method ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Edge Image ◽  
Edge Detection Method

Vision-based measurement method can be widely used for a variety of real-time and online precision measurements, and particularly well suited for dynamic real-time precision measurement of geometry parameters of the part, which has advantages of non-contact, high-speed, big dynamic range, rich amount of information, and relatively low cost. After the study of vision-based online detection system of small gear, we propose a composite subpixel edge detection method, which combines the four-way weighted differential algorithm based on the classic Sobel operator and OFMM (Orthogonal Fourier-Mellin Moment), aiming at achieving the precision location of the subpixel edge firstly. And then detect tooth profile defects rapidly through scanning circularly the edge image, according to the structural characteristics of gears. The theoretical analysis and experimental results show that the detection method has so high accuracy and speed that it can meet the industrial online tests requirements.

scholarly journals A Monitoring and Threat Detection System Using Stream Processing as a Virtual Function for Big Data

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin E. Andreoni Lopez ◽  
Otto Carlos Muniz Bandeira Duarte ◽  
Guy Pujolle
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Stream Processing ◽  
Machine Learning Algorithms ◽  
Optimal Placement ◽  
Network Function Virtualization ◽  
Threat Detection ◽  
Network Function ◽  
Minimum Number

The late detection of security threats causes a significant increase in the risk of irreparable damages, disabling any defense attempt. As a consequence, fast real-time threat detection is mandatory for security guarantees. In addition, Network Function Virtualization (NFV) provides new opportunities for efficient and low-cost security solutions. We propose a fast and efficient threat detection system based on stream processing and machine learning algorithms. The main contributions of this work are i) a novel monitoring threat detection system based on stream processing; ii) two datasets, first a dataset of synthetic security data containing both legitimate and malicious traffic, and the second, a week of real traffic of a telecommunications operator in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; iii) a data pre-processing algorithm, a normalizing algorithm and an algorithm for fast feature selection based on the correlation between variables; iv) a virtualized network function in an open-source platform for providing a real-time threat detection service; v) near-optimal placement of sensors through a proposed heuristic for strategically positioning sensors in the network infrastructure, with a minimum number of sensors; and, finally, vi) a greedy algorithm that allocates on demand a sequence of virtual network functions.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document