基于离散粒子群优化的云工作流调度

针对云工作流调度问题面临的安全威胁,首先采用云模型量化任务与虚拟机资源的安全性,通过安全云相似度衡量用户对任务所分配虚拟机资源的安全满意程度;然后建立考虑安全性、完成时间和使用费用的云工作流调度模型,并提出基于离散粒子群优化的云工作流调度算法;最后对所提算法进行仿真实验.实验结果表明,与同类算法相比,该算法在安全效用值、完成时间、使用费用和负载均衡离差方面具有较好的性能表现.     

云计算环境下基于微粒群的虚拟机任务调度算法

为提高云计算环境中虚拟机任务调度的执行效率和充分发挥云计算技术优势,提出一种基于微粒群的虚拟机任务调度算法——PSOTS算法;PSOTS算法以完成任务最短时间为目标,首先通过设计一种新型的编码方式使得连续的微粒群算法适用于离散的虚拟机任务调度问题;然后引入禁忌搜索算法增强种群的多样性以避免微粒因早熟而陷于局部最优的问题;实验证明,在50~500个任务的情况下,PSOTS算法调度效率优于Min-min算法和遗传算法(GA),有效缩短任务执行时间和解决云环境下虚拟机任务调度问题。     

基于资源权重最大资源利用率的动态资源调度算法

对于在云环境下虚拟机放置问题,资源调度管理是其中一项关键技术,因而提出了一种基于最大综合利用率为标准的动态资源调度算法。首先,在云系统调度中心缓存用户的资源请求,将此请求当做一个任务,然后利用负载均衡调度算法,调度中心针对不同任务来分配适当的物理机,最后在物理机上建立虚拟等待队列,充分考虑云系统中计算资源权重比,利用基于权重最大资源利用率的算法进行虚拟机配置。仿真实验结果证明,该算法可以实现有效负载均衡,并在保证一定的QoS的情况下,能有效提高系统的综合利用率。     

基于云科学工作流调度的代价与能效优化算法

为了降低云环境中科学工作流调度的执行代价与数据中心能耗,提出了一种基于能效感知的工作流调度代价最优化算法CWCO-EA。算法在满足截止时间约束下,以最小化工作流执行代价与降低能耗为目标,将工作流的任务调度划分为四步执行。首先,通过代价效用的概念设计虚拟机选择策略,实现了子makespan约束下的任务与最优虚拟机间的映射;其次,通过串行与并行任务合并策略,同步降低了工作流的执行代价与能耗;然后,通过空闲虚拟机重用机制,改善了租用虚拟机的利用率,进一步提高了能效;最后,通过任务松驰策略实现了租用虚拟机的能力回收,节省了能耗。通过四种科学工作流的仿真实验,结果表明,CWCO-EA算法比较同类型算法,在满足截止时间的同时,可以同步降低工作流的执行代价与执行能耗。     

基于多维QoS和云计算的资源负载均衡调度研究

为了实现云环境下虚拟资源的高效调度并满足用户QoS需求,提出了一种基于多维QoS能实现负载平衡的云资源调度方法;首先,建立了云资源调度的多维QoS数学模型,然后提出了一种基于蚁群算法实现云环境虚拟资源调度的算法,对信息素的初始化、虚拟机的选择以及信息素的更新等均进行了改进,并在算法中引入遗传变异因子以提高算法的收敛能力;实验结果表明:该算法能有效解决云环境下虚拟资源调度问题,减少负载均衡离差,较其它方法具有较大优越性,满足了云环境下资源调度的需求。     

满足实时云任务需求的主动响应式工作流调度模型

为了改善云平台中多工作流调度时的执行代价和资源利用率,提出一种满足实时云任务需求的主动响应式工作流调度算法.该算法可以分别针对新工作流的到达、任务完成后的虚拟机资源提供、紧迫任务到达等做出主动的实时响应调度策略,从而充分利用虚拟机资源的空闲时槽和更大化的任务并行程度,以混合形式调度来自不同工作流的任务.在确保截止期限约束的同时,有效满足实时云任务的调度需求.大量实时工作流的仿真测试表明,与另外几种同类型算法相比,该算法不仅可以降低任务执行代价,而且可以得到更高的资源利用率,实现算法预期效果.     

云计算和多维QoS环境中基于蚁群优化算法在虚拟机资源负载均衡问题中的研究

针对云计算环境中虚拟机资源负载均衡问题,并为实现云计算下虚拟机资源负载均衡高效调度以满足用户的QoS需求,提出了一种基于多维QoS实现负载均衡的虚拟机资源调度方法。首先,在云计算环境下建立多维QoS网络环境的数学模型;然后,提出一种基于蚁群算法的优化算法,用于实现云计算环境中虚拟机资源高效调度;最后,在云仿真平台CloudSim上进行仿真实验。实验结果表明,相对于其他资源调度算法,所提算法能高效解决云计算下虚拟机资源调度问题,减少虚拟机资源负载均衡离差,具有更好的性能,能完全满足云计算下和多维QoS环境下虚拟机资源负载均衡的需求。     

云应用资源交付与分裂聚类调度方法

针对私有云环境中资源交付与调度的高效实现问题,提出一种面向云应用的资源交付调度及实现方法。该方法以云应用元模型为核心,根据模型中虚拟机间数据交互特征生成最小生成树,采用图论分裂聚类算法拆分虚拟机集合并映射物理主机。通过对比分析面向虚拟机调度的实验数据,证明该方法能在提升云应用整体性能的同时降低云应用对物理网络设备及带宽资源的占用。     

虚拟云下满足多重约束的时限敏感任务调度算法

目前以虚拟云服务平台作为强大计算平台的虚拟云环境下,许多现存调度方法致力于合并虚拟机以减少物理机数目,从而达到减少能源消耗的目的,但会引入高额虚拟机迁移成本;此外,现存方法也没有考虑导致用户高额支付成本的成本因子影响。以减少云服务提供者能源消耗和云服务终端用户支付成本为目标,同时保障用户任务的时限要求,提出一种能源与时限可感知的非迁移调度（EDA-NMS）算法。EDA-NMS利用任务时限的松弛度,延迟宽松时限任务的执行从而无需唤醒新的物理机,更无需引入虚拟机动态迁移成本,以达到减少能源消耗的目的。多重扩展实验结果表明,EDA-NMS采用成本和能耗有效的虚拟机实例类型组合方案,与主动及响应式调度（PRS）算法相比,在减少静态能耗的同时,能更有效地满足用户关键任务的敏感时限并确保用户支付成本最低。     

多目标最优化云工作流调度进化遗传算法

为了实现云环境中科学工作流调度的执行跨度和执行代价的同步优化,提出了一种多目标最优化进化遗传调度算法MOEGA。该算法以进化遗传为基础,定义了任务与虚拟机映射、虚拟机与主机部署间的编码机制,设计了满足多目标优化的适应度函数。同时,为了满足种群的多样性,在调度方案中引入了交叉与变异操作,并使用启发式方法进行种群初始化。通过4种现实科学工作流的仿真实验,将其与同类型算法进行了性能比较。结果表明,MOEGA算法不仅可以满足工作流截止时间约束,而且在降低任务执行跨度与执行代价的综合性能方面也优于其他算法。     

Only connect: teaching, technology and telesis

Abstract This paper describes an approach to the design of interactive multimedia materials being developed in a European Community project. The developmental process is seen as a dialogue between technologists and teachers. This dialogue is often problematic because of the differences in training, experience and culture between them. Conditions needed for fruitful dialogue are described and the generic model for learning design used in the project is explained.     

European Community policy and the market

Abstract This paper starts with some reflections on the policy considerations and priorities which are shaping European Commission (EC) research programmes. Then it attempts to position the current projects which seek to capitalise on information and communications technologies for learning in relation to these priorities and the apparent realities of the marketplace. It concludes that while there are grounds to be optimistic about the contribution EC programmes can make to the efficiency and standard of education and training, they are still too technology driven.     

一种自适应子融合集成多分类器方法

融合集成方法已经广泛应用在模式识别领域,然而一些基分类器实时性能稳定性较差,导致多分类器融合性能差,针对上述问题本文提出了一种新的基于多分类器的子融合集成分类器系统。该方法考虑在度量层融合层次之上通过对各类基多分类器进行动态选择,票数最多的类别作为融合系统中对特征向量识别的类别,构成一种新的自适应子融合集成分类器方法。实验表明,该方法比传统的分类器以及分类融合方法识别准确率明显更高,具有更好的鲁棒性。     

Avoiding semantic and temporal gaps in developing software intensive systems

Development of software intensive systems (systems) in practice involves a series of self-contained phases for the lifecycle of a system. Semantic and temporal gaps, which occur among phases and among developer disciplines within and across phases, hinder the ongoing development of a system because of the interdependencies among phases and among disciplines. Such gaps are magnified among systems that are developed at different times by different development teams, which may limit reuse of artifacts of systems development and interoperability among the systems. This article discusses such gaps and a systems development process for avoiding them.     

Designing economic np control charts: A programmed simulation approach

This paper presents control charts models and the necessary simulation software for the location of economic values of the control parameters. The simulation program is written in FORTRAN, requires only 10K of main storage, and can run on most mini and micro computers. Two models are presented - one describes the process when it is operating at full capacity and the other when the process is operating under capacity. The models allow the product quality to deteriorate to a further level before an existing out-of-control state is detected, and they can also be used in situations where no prior knowledge exists of the out-of-control causes and the resulting proportion defectives.     

The development of robot art

Going through a few examples of robot artists who are recognized worldwide, we try to analyze the deepest meaning of what is called “robot art” and the related art field definition. We also try to highlight its well-marked borders, such as kinetic sculptures, kinetic art, cyber art, and cyberpunk. A brief excursion into the importance of the context, the message, and its semiotics is also provided, case by case, together with a few hints on the history of this discipline in the light of an artistic perspective. Therefore, the aim of this article is to try to summarize the main characteristics that might classify robot art as a unique and innovative discipline, and to track down some of the principles by which a robotic artifact can or cannot be considered an art piece in terms of social, cultural, and strictly artistic interest. This work was presented in part at the 13th International Symposium on Artificial Life and Robotics, Oita, Japan, January 31–February 2, 2008     

Explanation and prediction: an architecture for default and abductive reasoning

Although there are many arguments that logic is an appropriate tool for artificial intelligence, there has been a perceived problem with the monotonicity of classical logic. This paper elaborates on the idea that reasoning should be viewed as theory formation where logic tells us the consequences of our assumptions. The two activities of predicting what is expected to be true and explaining observations are considered in a simple theory formation framework. Properties of each activity are discussed, along with a number of proposals as to what should be predicted or accepted as reasonable explanations. An architecture is proposed to combine explanation and prediction into one coherent framework. Algorithms used to implement the system as well as examples from a running implementation are given.     

Three Process Perspectives: Organizations, Teams, and People

This paper provides the author's personal views and perspectives on software process improvement. Starting with his first work on technology assessment in IBM over 20 years ago, Watts Humphrey describes the process improvement work he has been directly involved in. This includes the development of the early process assessment methods, the original design of the CMM, and the introduction of the Personal Software Process (PSP)^SM and Team Software Process (TSP){^SM}. In addition to describing the original motivation for this work, the author also reviews many of the problems he and his associates encountered and why they solved them the way they did. He also comments on the outstanding issues and likely directions for future work. Finally, this work has built on the experiences and contributions of many people. Mr. Humphrey only describes work that he was personally involved in and he names many of the key contributors. However, so many people have been involved in this work that a full list of the important participants would be impractical.     

基于复小波噪声方差显著修正的SAR图像去噪

提出了一种基于复小波域统计建模与噪声方差估计显著性修正相结合的合成孔径雷达(Synthetic Aperture Radar,SAR)图像斑点噪声滤波方法。该方法首先通过对数变换将乘性噪声模型转化为加性噪声模型,然后对变换后的图像进行双树复小波变换(Dualtree Complex Wavelet Transform,DCWT),并对复数小波系数的统计分布进行建模。在此先验分布的基础上,通过运用贝叶斯估计方法从含噪系数中恢复原始系数,达到滤除噪声的目的。实验结果表明该方法在去除噪声的同时保留了图像的细节信息,取得了很好的降噪效果。     

How do children do mathematics with LOGO?

Abstract  This paper considers some results of a study designed to investigate the kinds of mathematical activity undertaken by children (aged between 8 and 11) as they learned to program in LOGO. A model of learning modes is proposed, which attempts to describe the ways in which children used and acquired understanding of the programming/mathematical concepts involved. The remainder of the paper is concerned with discussing the validity and limitations of the model, and its implications for further research and curriculum development.