Efficient clustering algorithms for self-organizing wireless sensor networks

Self-organization of wireless sensor networks, which involves network decomposition into connected clusters, is a challenging task because of the limited bandwidth and energy resources available in these networks. In this paper, we make contributions towards improving the efficiency of self-organization in wireless sensor networks. We first present a novel approach for message-efficient clustering, in which nodes allocate local “growth budgets” to neighbors. We introduce two algorithms that make use of this approach. We analyze the message complexity of these algorithms and provide performance results from simulations. The algorithms produce clusters of bounded size and low diameter, using significantly fewer messages than the earlier, commonly used, Expanding Ring approach. Next, we present a new randomized methodology for designing the timers of cluster initiators. This methodology provides a probabilistic guarantee that initiators will not interfere with each other. We derive an upper bound on the expected time for network decomposition that is logarithmic in the number of nodes in the network. We also present a variant that optimistically allows more concurrency among initiators and significantly reduces the network decomposition time. However, it produces slightly more clusters than the first method. Extensive simulations over different topologies confirm the analytical results and demonstrate that our proposed methodology scales to large networks.     

圆柱类构件超声相控阵聚焦模型

在利用平面相控阵超声换能器对圆柱类构件检测时,受曲界面结构引起的入射波和回波时延的影响,扫描声束的波阵面产生弯曲,在利用传统迭代遍历算法计算延迟时间时效率低,无法发挥相控阵换能器检测优势。针对上述问题,建立了一种基于圆柱类构件特征和耦合介质特性的超声相控阵扫描成像的聚焦模型。该模型基于换能器、耦合介质、圆柱类构件材料特性和几何关系以及声线模型和折射定律,建立了耦合介质及被检构件的声速、曲面曲率半径、阵列与曲面间的距离等关联的延迟时间聚焦控制模型。利用该模型计算出的延时时间,对各阵元发射时间进行控制,从而实现扫描声束的聚焦。该文以液体和有机玻璃制介质楔块为例,对圆柱钢曲面的相控阵声束聚焦进行了仿真实验,结果表明该文方法计算效率显著提升,同时声束可以在预设位置实现聚焦,验证了该模型在计算效率上的优势与有效性。     

An Experimental Design Approach to Quantitative Expression for Quality Control of a Multicomponent Antidiabetic Formulation by the HILIC Method

A rapid and reproducible hydrophilic liquid chromatography (HILIC) process was established for concomitant determination of remogliflozin etabonate (RE), vildagliptin (VD), and metformin (MF) in a formulation. A face-centered central composite experimental design was employed to optimize and predict the chromatographic condition by statistically studying the surface response model and design space with desirability close to one. A HILIC column with a simple mobile phase of acetonitrile (65% v/v) and 20 mM phosphate buffer (35% v/v, pH 6, controlled with orthophosphoric acid) was used to separate RE, VD, and MF. RE, VD, and MF were separated in 3.6 min using an isocratic mode mobile phase flow at a flow rate of 1.4 mL at room temperature, and the analytes were examined by recording the absorption at 210 nm. The developed HILIC method was thoroughly validated for all parameters recommended by ICH, and linearity was observed in the ranges 20–150 µg/mL, 10–75 µg/mL, and 50–750 µg/mL for RE, VD, and MF, respectively, along with excellent regression coefficients (r² > 0.999). The calculated percentage relative deviation and relative error ascertained the precision and accuracy of the method. The selectivity and accuracy were further confirmed by the high percentage recovery of added standard drugs to the formulation using the standard addition technique. The robustness of the HILIC processes was confirmed by developing a half-normal probability plot and Pareto chart, as the slight variation of a single factor had no significant influence on the assay outcomes. Utilization of the optimized HILIC procedure for concurrent quantification of RE, VD, and MF in solid dosage forms showed accurate and reproducible results. Hence, the fast HILIC method can be regularly employed for the quality assurance of pharmaceutical preparations comprising RE, VD, and MF.     

一种沟槽-场限环复合终端结构的设计

为了改善硅功率器件击穿电压性能以及改善IGBT电流的流动方向,提出了一种沟槽-场限环复合终端结构。分别在主结处引入浮空多晶硅沟槽,在场限环的左侧引入带介质的沟槽,沟槽右侧与场限环左侧横向扩展界面刚好交接。结果表明,这一结构改善了IGBT主结电流丝分布,将一部分电流路径改为纵向流动,改变了碰撞电离路径,在提高主结电势的同时也提高器件终端结构的可靠性;带介质槽的场限环结构进一步缩短了终端长度,其横纵耗尽比为3.79,较传统设计的场限环结构横纵耗尽比减少了1.48%,硅片利用率提高,进而减小芯片面积,节约制造成本。此方法在场限环终端设计中非常有效。     

模糊算法在态势评估中的应用

针对态势评估中存在的不确定性,把模糊算法应用于态势评估,建立了基于模糊算法的态势评估框架,解析态势评估的流程。同时根据不同的评估需要,建立两种不同的态势评估模型,并给出确立评估矩阵的隶属函数。通过实例把态势评估元素的条件隶属度进行量化,从而得出具体的评估矩阵,对基于模糊算法的态势评估方法的整个实现过程进行讨论。最后,通过分析评估结果比较两种模型的效能,得出更适于态势评估的模型。     

基于嵌入式Linux的导弹仿真导引头软件设计与开发

针对仿真导引头并行时序控制任务繁多的问题,将开放源代码的嵌入式Linux操作系统引入系统设计中。通过对AT91RM9200的硬件构架特点及仿真导引头的功能需求的分析,开发了系统软件底层驱动并在AT91RM9200上移植了嵌入式Linux系统。利用内核模块机制,分别开发了各功能模块的驱动程序,并利用嵌入式Linux下的定时器机制和多进程技术,开发了系统应用软件。初步实验结果表明,软件系统工作正常,能够满足各项技术指标要求,验证了本系统设计的有效性。     

铜电路板缝腐蚀过程缝隙中pH、Cl-浓度分布的测量

根据铜电路板缝腐蚀特征,研制了阵列式Ag/AgCl、IrO2电极,设计缝隙腐蚀模拟装置,在0.5mol.L-1的NaCl溶液中分别同时原位检测电子线路板缝隙腐蚀过程,缝隙内的氯离子浓度分布、pH分布及其随时间的变化.研究表明,在电子线路板发生缝隙腐蚀的过程中,缝隙内部不同深度的Cl-及H+浓度逐渐增大,且随着与缝口距离的增大而增大,从而导致缝隙腐蚀不断向纵深方向发展.     

一种改进的视频图像采集处理系统设计

从目前国内外图像采集卡的现状分析出发,设计了一种改进型的视频图像采集处理系统,给出系统的硬件电路设计及软件流程设计,经仿真测试满足系统指标要求。     

基于单片机和CPLD的控制系统设计

给出了控制系统的设计框图,对每一个模块的功能进行了分析,利用单片机、CPLD和数字化技术完成了系统设计,最后给出了分析结果.     

Simultaneous Estimation of Escitalopram and Clonazepam in Tablet Dosage Forms Using HPLC-DAD Method and Optimization of Chromatographic Conditions by Box-Behnken Design

The study aimed to develop a new reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) method with diode array detection (DAD) detection for simultaneous estimation of escitalopram (EST) and clonazepam (CZP) in tablet dosage forms with a quality by design (QbD) approach. The chromatographic conditions were optimized by Box-Behnken design (BBD) and developed method was validated for the linearity, system suitability, accuracy, precision, robustness, sensitivity, and solution stability according to International Council for Harmonization (ICH) guidelines. EST and CZP standard drugs peaks were separated at retention times of 2.668 and 5.046 min by C-18 column with dimension of 4.6 × 100 mm length and particle size packing 2.5 µm. The mobile phase was methanol: 0.1% orthophosphoric acid (OPA) (25:75, v/v), with a flow rate of 0.7 mL/min at temperature of 26 °C. The sample volume injected was 20 µL and peaks were detected at 239 nm. Using the standard calibration curve, the % assay of marketed tablet was founded 98.89 and 98.76 for EST and CZP, respectively. The proposed RP-HPLC method was able to detect EST and CZP in the presence of their degradation products, indicating the stability-indicating property of the developed RP-HPLC method. The validation parameter’s results in terms of linearity, system suitability, accuracy, precision, robustness, sensitivity, and solution stability were in an acceptable range as per the ICH guidelines. The newly developed RP-HPLC method with QbD application is simple, accurate, time-saving, and economic.