A genetic resampling particle filter for freeway traffic-state estimation

On-line estimation of the state of traffic based on data sampled by electronic detectors is important for intelligent traffic management and control.Because a nonlinear feature exists in the traffic state,and because particle filters have good characteristics when it comes to solving the nonlinear problem,a genetic resampling particle filter is proposed to estimate the state of freeway traffic.In this paper,a freeway section of the northern third ring road in the city of Beijing in China is considered as the experimental object.By analysing the traffic-state characteristics of the freeway,the traffic is modeled based on the second-order validated macroscopic traffic flow model.In order to solve the particle degeneration issue in the performance of the particle filter,a genetic mechanism is introduced into the resampling process.The realization of a genetic particle filter for freeway traffic-state estimation is discussed in detail,and the filter estimation performance is validated and evaluated by the achieved experimental data.     

表面极化对弱锚定向列液晶盒饱和特性的影响

以修正后的Rapini-Papoular锚定能公式为基础, 用理论分析和数值计算相结合的方法, 详细研究表面极化对液晶盒饱和特性的影响. 得出了求解指向矢分布的数学方程, 推导出了计算正常二级转变饱和电压的解析式, 同时结合最新报道, 给出了异常一级转变饱和电压的数值计算方法. 此外, 本文引入了反映指向矢分布特征的参量, 讨论了表面极化对此参量的影响. 结果表明, 指向矢最大倾角的位置随表面极化的增大将远离中央平面向基板移动. 一级转变饱和电压随弱锚定基板表面极化的增大而减小, 随强锚定基板表面极化的增大而增大. 而对二级转变, 饱和电压随表面极化的变化与一级转变恰恰相反. 本文所得结论对液晶表面物理的理解及液晶实际应用都具有重要的指导意义.     

Analysis and optimization of a new photonic crystal filters in near ultraviolet band

Transmission characteristics of one-dimensional (1D) photonic crystals (PCs) heterostructures containing defective are studied using the transfer matrix method. The key is to search the best combination style for different 1D PCs to form heterostructures. It is shown that the non-transmission range over near ultraviolet and visible range can be substantially enlarged and the phenomenon of narrow band PC filter in near ultraviolet can be realized by adjusting the repeat cycle counts of various photonic crystals. The theoretical results on multiple heterostructures containing TiO₂/SiO₂ multilayer films are presented. With a perfect omni-directional and high peak transmission filters for TE modes, this structure opens a promising way to fabricate ultra-narrow band PC filters with wide non-transmission range in near ultraviolet and visible range.     

Discovery of structurally diverse natural product antagonists of chemokine receptor CXCR3

The chemokines (CXCL9, CXCL10 and CXCL11) and associated CXCR3 receptor are expressed during the inflammatory process from multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis or organ transplantation resulting in the recruitment of lymphocytes leading to tissue damage. It is hypothesized that blocking of the ligand/CXCR3 receptor interaction has potential to provide opportunity for development of agents that would block tissue rejection. In this paper, four classes of natural product inhibitors (IC₅₀ ranging 0.1–41 M) have been described that block the CXCR3 receptor interaction of IP-10 ligand. These include a cyclic thiopeptide (duramycin), polyketide glycosides (roselipins), steroidal glycosides (hypoglausin A and dioscin) and a novel alkyl pyridinium alkaloid that were isolated by bioassay-guided fractionation of the organic extracts derived from actinomycete, fungal, plant and marine sources and discovered using ¹²⁵ I IP-10/CXCR3 binding assay. Duramycin was the most potent with an IC₅₀ of 0.1 M. Roselipins 2A, 2B and 1A showed IC₅₀ values of 14.6, 23.5, and 41 M, respectively. Diosgenin glycosides dioscin, hypoglaucin A and kallstroemin D exhibited IC₅₀ values of 2.1, 0.47 and 3 M, respectively. A novel cyclic 3-alkyl pyridinium salt isolated from a sponge displayed a binding IC₅₀ of 0.67 M.     

Preliminary test results of LAr prototype detector

Liquid argon (LAr) is an attractive target for the direct detection of WIMPs. A LAr prototype detector was designed to study the technology and properties of LAr detectors. The prototype detector had an active volume containing 0.65 kg of liquid argon. A liquid nitrogen (LN) cooling system allowed the temperature fluctuation of the liquid argon to be controlled within less than 0.1 K during a one month run. In the ²²Na calibration run, the LAr prototype obtained 1.59±0.02 p.e./keV light yield for 511 keV gamma rays using a domestic-made argon purification system.     

Recursive weighted treelike networks

We propose a geometric growth model for weighted scale-free networks, which is controlled by two tunable parameters. We derive exactly the main characteristics of the networks, which are partially determined by the parameters. Analytical results indicate that the resulting networks have power-law distributions of degree, strength, weight and betweenness, a scale-free behavior for degree correlations, logarithmic small average path length and diameter with network size. The obtained properties are in agreement with empirical data observed in many real-life networks, which shows that the presented model may provide valuable insight into the real systems.     

Electrostatic discharge effect on safe distance determination for 500 kV ac power line's helicopter inspection

The effect of electrostatic discharge on safe distance determination for 500 kV ac transmission line's helicopter inspection is investigated. Potential difference exists while helicopter is near the power transmission line, which is harmful to the inspection persons. The electric field in the helicopter cabin is calculated when it is near the power line. The result indicates that the potential difference becomes higher with the decrease of the distance between the helicopter and transmission line. Considering the discharge energy and the guarantee of the persons' safety, the safe distance for 500 kV ac transmission lines is determined as d ≥ 15 m.     

Optimal dynamical systems of Navier-Stokes equations based on generalized helical-wave bases and the fundamental elements of turbulence

In this paper, we present the theory of constructing optimal generalized helical-wave coupling dynamical systems. Applying the helical-wave decomposition method to Navier-Stokes equations, we derive a pair of coupling dynamical systems based on optimal generalized helical-wave bases. Then with the method of multi-scale global optimization based on coarse graining analysis, a set of global optimal generalized helical-wave bases is obtained. Optimal generalized helical-wave bases retain the good properties of classical helical-wave bases. Moreover, they are optimal for the dynamical systems of Navier-Stokes equations, and suitable for complex physical and geometric boundary conditions. Then we find that the optimal generalized helical-wave vortexes fitted by a finite number of optimal generalized helical-wave bases can be used as the fundamental elements of turbulence, and have important significance for studying physical properties of complex flows and turbulent vortex structures in a deeper level.     

基于GPRS的输油管道阴极保护远程监测系统设计

为实现输油管道阴极保护系统的远程自动化监测与参数集中管理,开发了一种基于GPRS的分布式管道阴极保护参数远程监测系统;设计监测终端检测现场保护点的阴极电位、恒电位仪电压和阴极保护电流,采用GPRS无线网络以TCP/IP方式远传数据至监测中心工控机,实现了分布式多监测点阴极保护状态的在线监测与参数管理;运行测试结果表明,该系统稳定可靠,实现了对多站点、多通道数据的远程集中监测,阴极电位的检测精度达到了0.5%,可满足输油管线阴极保护的远程自动化监测需求。     

时基反馈控制的Tesla变压器初级电源

LC谐振充电是Tesla变压器常用的初级电容充电技术,但存在对控制时序要求高、易受电磁干扰和不具备故障保护能力等缺陷。针对这个问题,提出了一种时基反馈控制的LC谐振充电电源。该电源与传统LC谐振电源的主要区别在于,采用特殊设计的时基反馈电路取代多路时基控制器,将能量回收开关反向阻断瞬间的电压突变调制为谐振晶闸管触发信号,从而在能量回收结束时刻启动谐振充电,实现各工作回路准确按照预定时序运行。时基反馈电路由高压元件构成,不易受电磁干扰,且在原理上具备负载短路保护能力。该技术已经应用于CKP1000,CKP5000等多台Tesla型超宽谱脉冲源。实验结果表明,在强脉冲辐射环境下,该电源能够1000 Hz重频稳定运行,且能够在Tesla变压器初级短路故障时进行快速自动保护。