scholarly journals A Factor-Graph-Based Approach to Vehicle Sideslip Angle Estimation

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (16) ◽  
pp. 5409
Author(s):  
Antonio Leanza ◽  
Giulio Reina ◽  
José-Luis Blanco-Claraco
Keyword(s):  
Graphical Model ◽  
Important Variable ◽  
Factor Graph ◽  
Mathematical Framework ◽  
Sideslip Angle ◽  
The Family ◽  
On Line ◽  
Offline Processing ◽  
Proprioceptive Sensors ◽  
Good Agreement

Sideslip angle is an important variable for understanding and monitoring vehicle dynamics, but there is currently no inexpensive method for its direct measurement. Therefore, it is typically estimated from proprioceptive sensors onboard using filtering methods from the family of the Kalman filter. As a novel alternative, this work proposes modeling the problem directly as a graphical model (factor graph), which can then be optimized using a variety of methods, such as whole-dataset batch optimization for offline processing or fixed-lag smoothing for on-line operation. Experimental results on real vehicle datasets validate the proposal, demonstrating a good agreement between estimated and actual sideslip angle, showing similar performance to state-of-the-art methods but with a greater potential for future extensions due to the more flexible mathematical framework. An open-source implementation of the proposed framework has been made available online.

Estimation of the Thermodynamic Properties of Branched Hydrocarbons

2000 ◽  
Vol 122 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui He ◽  
Mohamad Metghalchi ◽  
James C. Keck
Keyword(s):  
Thermodynamic Properties ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Statistical Thermodynamic ◽  
Motion Modes ◽  
Branched Alkanes ◽  
Branched Hydrocarbons ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
On Line ◽  
Kinetic Calculations ◽  
Good Agreement

A simple model has been developed to estimate the sensible thermodynamic properties such as Gibbs free energy, enthalpy, heat capacity, and entropy of hydrocarbons over a wide range of temperatures with special attention to the branched molecules. The model is based on statistical thermodynamic expressions incorporating translational, rotational and vibrational motions of the atoms. A method to determine the number of degrees of freedom for different motion modes (bending and torsion) has been established. Branched rotational groups, such as CH3 and OH, have been considered. A modification of the characteristic temperatures for different motion mode has been made which improves the agreement with the exact values for simple cases. The properties of branched alkanes up to 2,3,4,-trimthylpentane have been calculated and the results are in good agreement with the experimental data. A relatively small number of parameters are needed in this model to estimate the sensible thermodynamic properties of a wide range of species. The model may also be used to estimate the properties of molecules and their isomers, which have not been measured, and is simple enough to be easily programmed as a subroutine for on-line kinetic calculations. [S0195-0738(00)00902-X]

The Importance of Race in Juvenile Commitment in the New Jersey Family Court

2016 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 353-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Holleran ◽  
Bruce D. Stout
Keyword(s):  
New Jersey ◽  
Information Gain ◽  
Class Imbalance ◽  
Important Variable ◽  
Family Court ◽  
Misclassification Error ◽  
The Family ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Imbalanced Classes

In this study, we examine how important juvenile race and other factors are in juvenile commitment classification in the New Jersey Family Court. Data from the Family Court in New Jersey for the year 2010 comprise the population. Given the class imbalance in the dependent variable, we employ balanced random forest (RF). Variable importance plots and an information gain summary are used to assess the role of the juvenile’s race and other variables for classes of the dependent variable. The results from balanced RF indicate that the juvenile’s delinquency history and the offense seriousness make the most important contributions to commitment to juvenile state incarceration. The juvenile’s race makes a very weak contribution to commitment; in fact, when the balanced RF was rerun with the juvenile’s race omitted, the estimated misclassification error slightly dropped for commitments. Balanced RF is an attractive procedure for handling dependent variables with highly imbalanced classes. The juvenile’s adjudication history and offense seriousness emerged as the most important variables to state incarceration. The race of the juvenile was not an important variable with respect to commitment.

Laser-Ultrasonics as a Technique to Study Recrystallisation and Grain Growth

2004 ◽  
Vol 467-470 ◽  
pp. 1353-1362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Lindh-Ulmgren ◽  
Mattias Ericsson ◽  
Dorota Artymowicz ◽  
W. Bevis Hutchinson
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Steels ◽  
Laser Ultrasonics ◽  
Continuous Annealing ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Steel Sheets ◽  
On Line ◽  
Cold Rolled ◽  
Dynamic Heating ◽  
Good Agreement

Laser-Ultrasonics (LUS) provides a means of obtaining microstructure information continuously and non-destructively both in the laboratory and for quality control on-line in industry. Ultrasound is both generated and recorded using lasers which permits remote, non-contact operation with fast sampling and also the capability of working at high temperatures or at moving surfaces, for example during industrial continuous annealing. Examples of dynamic heating trials will be presented for samples of cold rolled steel sheets where primary recrystallisation and ferrite austenite transformation are monitored in-situ as a function of temperature. Examples are also presented where the grain size of low carbon steels have been quantitatively analysed and show very good agreement with microscopy methods.

Probabilistic Factor Graph Based Approach for Automatic Material Assignments to Three-Dimensional Objects

2016 ◽  
Vol 139 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Binbin Zhang ◽  
Rahul Rai
Keyword(s):  
Graphical Model ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Computational Approach ◽  
Factor Graph ◽  
Strong Correlations ◽  
Three Dimensional Objects ◽  
Performance Requirements ◽  
Engineering Materials ◽  
Product Assembly ◽  
Dependent Correlation

There are strong correlations between material assignment, shape, and functionality of a part in an overall product/assembly. However, these strong correlations are rarely exploited for automated material assignment. We present a probabilistic graphical model to assign materials to the parts (components) of a 3D object (assembly) by identifying the relations between shape, functionality, and material of the parts. By learning the context-dependent correlation with supervision from a set of objects and their segmented parts, the learned model can be used to assign engineering materials to the parts of a query object. Our primary contributions are (a) the engineering materials definition and assignment and (b) assigning engineering materials based on the behavior and form of the parts in the object. The performance of the proposed computational approach is demonstrated by the results of material assignment on various query objects with prespecified engineering performance requirements.

Analysis and Validation of Cutting Forces Prediction Models in Micromachining

2006 ◽  
Vol 526 ◽  
pp. 13-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Perez ◽  
Antonio Vizan Idoipe ◽  
J. Perez ◽  
J. Labarga
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Cutting Force ◽  
Cutting Forces ◽  
Prediction Models ◽  
Precision Machining ◽  
New Model ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
On Line ◽  
Machine Control ◽  
Good Agreement

Many investigations have been developed related to precision machining with features in the millimetre scale. In this paper different cutting force models for micromilling are analyzed and compared. A new model based on specific cutting force that also considers run-out errors has been developed. The estimated cutting forces obtained with this model had good agreement with the experimental data. Also, the proposed model allows to be implemented within the machine control for the on-line optimization of the micromilling process.

Model of a Combined Cycle Steam Section for Use in an On-Line Fuzzy-Based Diagnosis System

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Barbosa ◽  
Sandro Ferreira ◽  
Raphael Duarte ◽  
Paula Ribeiro Pinto ◽  
Marília Paula e Silva
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Computer Models ◽  
Combined Cycle ◽  
Feed Water ◽  
Diagnosis System ◽  
Power Plant Equipment ◽  
Partial Load ◽  
On Line ◽  
Good Agreement

In recent years, combined cycle power plants showed remarkable progress in the safe operation and reliability of their equipment, mostly because of the reliable control and instrumentation systems available today. However, these systems cannot detect and evaluate inconsistencies in the behaviour of equipment due to failures and avoid trips caused by catastrophic events. Computer models developed to simulate the power plant equipment are often employed in diagnosis tools in order to provide accurate healthy parameters that are compared to the field measured parameters. In this work, the computer models built for the simulation of some of the main bottoming cycle equipment of a real power plant (steam turbine, HRSG, boiler feed water pumps and condenser) are described. These models were developed through characteristics maps and constitutive equations related to the fluid path analysis, implemented in Fortran language. The results provided by the developed models for each equipment show good agreement with operational data at base and partial load in simulations that covered a good part of the load domain. Due to the good agreement between the measured parameters values and those calculated through simulation, these models are intended to be included in an on-line fuzzy-based diagnosis system.

A CHARACTERIZATION OF RECOGNIZABLE PICTURE LANGUAGES

1994 ◽  
Vol 08 (02) ◽  
pp. 501-508 ◽  
Author(s):  
KATSUSHI INOUE ◽  
ITSUO TAKANAMI
Keyword(s):  
Finite Automata ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Open Problems ◽  
Nondeterministic Finite Automata ◽  
Letter Alphabet ◽  
The Family ◽  
On Line ◽  
Picture Languages

This paper first shows that REC, the family of recognizable picture languages in Giammarresi and Restivo,3 is equal to the family of picture languages accepted by two-dimensional on-line tessellation acceptors in Inoue and Nakamura.5 By using this result, we then solve open problems in Giammarresi and Restivo,3 and show that (i) REC is not closed under complementation, and (ii) REC properly contains the family of picture languages accepted by two-dimensional nondeterministic finite automata even over a one letter alphabet.

Variability of clinical and managerial decisions in mental health services of Region Lombardia: the vignette method

1997 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Biffi ◽  
Giuseppe Cuttitta ◽  
Roberto Bezzi ◽  
Germana Magnani ◽  
Daniele Piacentini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Clinical Epidemiology ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
Managerial Decisions ◽  
Continuous Quality ◽  
The Family ◽  
Quality Assurance Project ◽  
Good Agreement

SUMMARYThis paper concerns one of the four research projects developed during a training course in clinical epidemiology managed by the Lombardy training centers IREF. Objectives — To compare the recommandations for treatment concerning 9 vignettes derived from the Australian Quality Assurance Project. Setting — Six Mental Health Services of Regione Lombardia. Design and Participants — For each vignette, all psychiatrists working in the 6 Mental Health Services were asked to fill in a questionnaire about treatment location, psychopharmacology, psychotheraphy, priority between psychotherapy and psychopharmacology and degree of difficulty in answering. Results — 44 out of 52 target psychiatrists took part to the study. Remarkable variability for treatment location and psychotherapies; moderate variation for psychodrugs prescriptions and a good agreement for diagnoses were observed. In drugs prescription an eccess of association was observed. The most prevalent model of psychotherapy was the psychodynamic, followed by the cognitivebehavioural and the family-systemic. There was a tendency toward a flexible approach, as suggested by recommendations of different psychotherapeutic models according to the nature of the disorder. No case were judged very difficult; only in 3 cases a judgement of «somewhat difficult» was expressed by more than 20% (but less than 30%) of the psychiatrists. Conclusions — Studies of this type are very easy to carry out and give useful information for continuous training programs and Continuous Quality Improvement projects.

Electronic polarizability of ions in the alkali-halide crystals

1988 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 385-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. K. Sharma ◽  
R. M. Misra ◽  
M. N. Sharma ◽  
M. P. Madan
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Estimate ◽  
Alkali Halides ◽  
Dielectric Constants ◽  
Electronic Polarizability ◽  
Ionic Radii ◽  
Crystalline Environment ◽  
The Family ◽  
Alkali Halide Crystals ◽  
Experimental Data Analysis ◽  
Good Agreement

A theoretical estimate of the high-frequency dielectric constants is made using the molar polarizabilities for a number of alkali halides. These are shown to be in good agreement with the new and more reliable experimental data. Analysis by means of the additivity rule within the family of salts is used to compute the total free ion polarizability of ionic constituents and the change in polarizability when the ions are placed in a crystalline environment. Furthermore, the anion electronic polarizability in ionic crystals has been determined. It is found to vary from crystal to crystal, as opposed to the generally accepted assumption that each ion has the same polarizability in all compounds. The dependence of polarizability upon ionic radii has been discussed. The results from this simple analysis compare well with other determinations.

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