Novel model reference adaptive control architecture using semi‐initial excitation‐based switched parameter estimator

This paper is a generalization of the recently developed techniques of initial excitation (IE)–based adaptive control with an introduction to the definition of semi‐initial excitation (semi‐IE), a still more relaxed notion than IE. Classical adaptive controllers typically ensure Lyapunov stability of the extended error dynamics (tracking error + parameter estimation error) and asymptotic tracking, while requiring a stringent condition of persistence of excitation (PE) for parameter convergence. Of late, the authors have proposed a new adaptive control architecture, which guarantees parameter convergence under the online‐verifiable IE condition leading to exponential stability of the extended error dynamics. In earlier works, it has been established that the IE condition is significantly milder than the classical PE condition. The current work further slackens the excitation condition by proposing the concept of semi‐IE. The proposed adaptive controller is proved to ensure convergence of the parameter estimation error to a lower‐dimensional manifold under the weaker semi‐IE condition, while the stronger condition of IE guarantees convergence of the parameter estimation error to zero. The designed algorithm is shown to improve transient response of tracking error sufficiently in contrast to conventional adaptive controllers.     

基于不可靠通信链路的数据共享模块

随着企业规模的逐步扩大和计算机网络与企业信息技术的飞速发展，大中型企业陆续建立了很多业务系统，对各个系统之间数据同步的安全性提出了更高的需求。针对此需求，基于RabbitMQ消息队列中间件，本文设计并实现基于不可靠通信链路的数据共享模块，解决在企业内部两级数据中心之间的双向数据同步问题，并通过RabbitMQ的消息确认机制和持久化机制，保证数据的安全送达、无丢失。经过实践证明，该数据共享模块功能稳定，可提高两级数据中心的数据传输效率并保证其安全性。     

一类捕食-食饵模型渐近稳定性分析

为研究生物体死亡率对恒化器中物种存活、灭绝的影响,提出一种具有死亡率的捕食-食饵恒化器模型。考虑模型常数平衡解的稳定性,得到了平衡解渐近稳定的充分条件。借助一致持久和比较原理研究系统的长时行为,给出了在具有死亡率的恒化器中物种持续生存的培养策略。利用数值模拟进一步论证了所得结果的有效性。     

Contagious agalactia monitoring in caprine herds through regular bulk tank milk sampling

Surveillance and control of Mycoplasma spp. responsible for contagious agalactia (CA) in caprine herds are important challenges in countries with a large small-ruminant dairy industry. In the absence of any clinical signs, being able to determine the potential circulation of mycoplasmas within a herd could help to prevent biosecurity issues during animal exchanges between farms and improve health management practices. The objective of this study was to determine whether regular sampling of bulk tank milk was suitable for such surveillance. Twenty farms were sampled once a month for 2 yr and CA-responsible mycoplasmas were detected by real-time PCR on DNA extracted from milk, using 3 different DNA extraction methods. The pattern of mycoplasma excretion in bulk tank milk was assessed over time and several herd characteristics were recorded together with any event occurring within the herds. In general, the results obtained with the different detection methods were comparable and mainly agreed with the culture results. Several patterns of excretion were observed but were not related to herd characteristics (size, breed, and so on). Recurrence of the same (sub)species and same pulsed-field gel electrophoresis subtype during the 2-yr period is indicative of the considerable persistence of mycoplasmas. This persistence was associated with intermittent excretion. In conclusion, bulk tank milk sampling could be valuable for controlling CA in caprine herds provided it is repeated several times, yet to be defined, per year and analyzed using an appropriate methodology and the right cut-off for interpretation.     

电子行业用聚酯热熔胶的制备及其性能研究

以玻璃化转变温度较低的共聚酯制备了聚酯热熔胶。研究结果表明:聚酯热熔胶对丙烯腈-丁二烯-苯乙烯共聚物(ABS)、聚碳酸酯(PC)等极性塑料与金属材料具有良好的粘接性能,稳定后的剥离强度大于100N/25mm;同时,具有良好的耐老化性能及粘接持久性。聚酯热熔胶可取代国外产品用于电子行业用极性聚合物与金属材料粘接。     

高性能混凝土技术特点及应用

介绍了高性能混凝土的优越性能,从低水灰比、坍落度、流动性等方面阐述了高性能混凝土施工中遇到的一些问题,并提出相应的措施分析了高性能混凝土对材料的要求,以推广高性能混凝土的广泛应用。     

A multivariate stochastic model for the generation of synthetic time series at multiple time scales reproducing long-term persistence

A time series generator is presented, employing a robust three-level multivariate scheme for stochastic simulation of correlated processes. It preserves the essential statistical characteristics of historical data at three time scales (annual, monthly, daily), using a disaggregation approach. It also reproduces key properties of hydrometeorological and geophysical processes, namely the long-term persistence (Hurst–Kolmogorov behaviour), the periodicity and intermittency. Its efficiency is illustrated through two case studies in Greece. The first aims to generate monthly runoff and rainfall data at three reservoirs of the hydrosystem of Athens. The second involves the generation of daily rainfall for flood simulation at five rain gauges. In the first emphasis is given to long-term persistence – a dominant characteristic in the management of large-scale hydrosystems, comprising reservoirs with carry-over storage capacity. In the second we highlight to the consistent representation of intermittency and asymmetry of daily rainfall, and the distribution of annual daily maxima.     

Do effects of theoretical training and rewards for energy-efficient behavior persist over time and interact? A natural field experiment on eco-driving in a company fleet

Increasing energy efficiency is a cornerstone of policy initiatives to tackle climate change and increase corporate sustainability. Convincing people to drive more fuel-efficiently (“eco-driving”) is often an integral part of these approaches, especially in the transport sector. But there is a lack of studies on the long-term persistence and potential interaction of the effects of incentives and training on energy conservation behavior in general and eco-driving behavior in particular. We address this gap with a twelve months long natural field experiment in a logistics company to analyze the time-dependent and potentially interacting effects of rewards and theoretical training for eco-driving on fuel consumption in a real-world setting. We find an immediate reduction of fuel consumption following the introduction of a non-monetary reward and an attenuation of this effect over time. Theoretical eco-driving training shows no effect, neither short-term nor long-term, highlighting the often neglected necessity to include practical training elements. Contrary to common assumptions, the interaction of incentives and theoretical training does not show an additional reduction effect. Our results demonstrate the difficulty of changing engrained behavior and habits, and underline the need for a careful selection and combination of interventions. Policy implications for public and private actors are discussed.     

Lower task persistence in smokers with schizophrenia as compared to non-psychiatric control smokers.

One contributing factor to difficulty in quitting smoking may be task persistence, which can be viewed as a behavioral manifestation of distress tolerance, and describes the act of persisting in a difficult or effortful task. Task persistence was assessed in smokers with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder (SZ/SA; N = 71) and non-psychiatric controls (N = 78) before a quit attempt. These data support the hypothesis that smokers with SZ/SA display less task persistence than do non-psychiatric controls when persistence is measured via mirror tracing and a 2-item persistence measure. Lower persistence may partially explain the reduced smoking cessation successes of smokers with SZ/SA as compared to the general population. These data also replicate findings regarding relationships between histories of ability to quit smoking and task persistence and expand them to a new population of smokers. The absence of a diagnostic status by length of previous abstinence interaction suggests that the contribution of task persistence to smoking cessation is similar for smokers with and without schizophrenia. Future studies should evaluate the ability of task persistence to predict abstinence from cigarettes prospectively among smokers with schizophrenia. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

一种新的数据持久层设计方法与实现

针对目前数据库模型改动将导致业务层和数据库层的大量数据修改的不足这一问题,提出建立新的框架即双重数据持久层框架的设计方法,该方法联合运用iBATIS数据持久层框架和数据字典技术来实现.当数据库模型需要变更时,可较方便地通过操作数据字典,来实现对数据持久层和数据库模型的同步维护,较大程度提高了工作效率,可移植性增强.