A study of optimal viewing distance in a parallax barrier 3D display

The optimal viewing distance was proposed as a parameter for designing a parallax barrier 3D display. It can be designed based on simple geometric method and by considering the pitches of image display pixels and parallax barrier, or even including the aperture ratios of the image display pixels and parallax barrier. It can be analyzed by using ray tracing method. By considering the optical refraction index of the cover glass, the angular behavior of the system becomes more realistic; however, the geometric method is difficult to be used. We propose a revised method for estimating the view distance and angular behavior. In this paper, we have demonstrated a designated eye position (DEP) for each view and shown that multiple DEPs make a circular curve around the center of the display. We prove the new concept by comparing the optical ray tracing calculations and optical measurement.     

Parametric modeling of microwave passive components using combined neural networks and transfer functions in the time and frequency

A novel parametric modeling technique is proposed to develop combined neural network and transfer function models for both time and frequency (TF) domain applications of passive components, where the neural network is trained to map geometrical variables to the coefficients of transfer functions. Built on our previous work, a new order‐changing module is developed to enforce stability of transfer functions and simultaneously guarantee continuity of coefficients. A constrained optimization strategy is introduced to enforce passivity of transfer functions through a neural network training process. A general equivalent circuit for two‐port passive components is generated directly from coefficients of arbitrary‐order transfer functions. Once trained, the parametric model can provide accurate and fast prediction of the electromagnetic behavior of passive components with geometrical parameters as variables. Compared to our previous work, the proposed method enables models to work well in the time domain providing good accuracy in challenging modeling applications. Two parametric modeling examples of spiral inductors and interdigital capacitors, and their application in both time and frequency domain simulations of a power amplifier are examined to demonstrate the validity of the proposed technique. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J RF and Microwave CAE , 2013.     

Novel slotted stepped‐impedance resonator and its application to compact and high performance bandpass filter and diplexer design

By etching slots in the low‐impedance section of the conventional stepped‐impedance resonator, a novel slotted stepped‐impedance resonator (SSIR) is proposed. As two examples, a fourth‐order bandpass filter (BPF) operating at 1 GHz with a size of 0.078 λ_g × 0.062 λ_g and a miniaturized diplexer operating at 0.9/1.57 GHz with a size of 0.054 λ₀ × 0.086 λ₀ are designed based on the proposed SSIR. The fabricated BPF exhibits a high selectivity and a wide ?30 dB rejection upper stopband from 1.13 f₀ to 6.52 f₀, while the fabricated diplexer has up to ?60 dB output isolation. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J RF and Microwave CAE, 2013.     

Dynamic-cost-reward connection admission control for maximizing system reward in 4G wireless multihop relaying networks

The 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) Advanced and IEEE 802.16j specifications adopt the mobile multi-hop relaying (MMR) mechanism for enlarging service area and improving wireless transmission quality simultaneously. By deploying different types of Relay Stations (RSs), MMR can bring some advantages: (1) the signal fading and wireless interference of a single long wireless link is improved obviously; (2) the ranges of wireless access and relay area are extended, etc. MMR can offer a high data rate transmission for packet services and can increase system capacity. Note that MMR can be applied to the public transportation system, e.g., equipped a mobile RS on a high-speed train. A mobile RS handoff initializes a multiple handoff requests of different types of traffics. It becomes as a critical handoff issue in 4G MMR. Thus, the MMR handoff needs a new efficient Connection Admission Control (CAC) to guarantee qualities for various types of traffics and to increase system revenue. However, traditional CACs are difficult to fulfill the objectives. This paper thus proposes the Dynamic Cost-Reward-based (DCR) CAC that consists of two key mechanisms: (1) adopting a Markov decision process-based (MDP) cost function and (2) providing different reward functions for different types of nodes and various types of connection. Additionally, a mathematical analytical Markov chain is modeled for DCR. The simulation results are very close to the analysis results, which justifies the correctness of the analytical model. Numerical results demonstrate that DCA outperforms the compared CACs in the probabilities of new blocking, MS-handoff, and RS-handoff dropping, FRL, GoS, and system reward.     

The making of the Xian terra‐cotta soldiers

Abstract

This paper describes the making of a short film on the Xian terra‐cotta soldiers using our integrated HU‐MANOID software. The method of creating and animating the soldiers’ faces is first presented. Then, we show how our approach, based on metaballs and spline surfaces, was used for designing and deforming soldiers’ bodies. For the animation of the bodies, we describe the motion control methods. Clothes for the soldiers are then described as well as horses and decor design. For the rendering, we explained our strategy using parallel machines. Finally, problems of integration are addressed.     

Authentication of the 31 species of toxic and potent Chinese materia medica by microscopic technique assisted by ICP-MS analysis, part 4: four kinds of toxic and potent mineral arsenical CMMs

Toxic and Potent Chinese Materia Medica (T/PCMM) is a special and very important category of Chinese medicines. They have long been used in traditional medical practice and are being used more and more widely throughout the world in recent years. As there may be many fatal toxic effects caused by misusing or confusion of T/PCMM, their quality and safety control arouse increasing attention internationally. Researches on the accurate identification to ensure the safe use of T/PCMM are acquired; however, there are few reports on authentication. We are carrying out a series of studies on 31 T/PCMM originating from plants, animals, minerals, and secreta. In our previous studies, we proved that modern microscopic authentication is a simple, fast, effective, low cost, and less toxic method for identifying animal, seed, and flower T/PCMM. In the present study, we focused on the authentication of four kinds of mineral arsenicals, including orpiment (mainly containing As₂S₃), realgar (mainly containing As₄S₄), arsenolite, and arsenic trioxide (mainly containing As₂O₃). We examined the macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of the above minerals and found that they all can be easily identified and authenticated by using light microscopy coupled with polarized microscopy. Moreover, the authentication results for arsenolite and arsenic trioxide are confirmed by ICP‐MS analysis. We are sure that the morphological and microscopic characteristics indicated here are indispensable to establishing standards for these four mineral T/PCMMs. Microsc. Res. Tech. 74:1‐8, 2011. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

里底水电站坝址右岸倾倒变形岩体成因机制和变形程度

以里底水电站坝址右岸岩体结构特征为基础,分析了岩体倾倒变形的成因机制.通过对右岸勘探平硐揭露岩层产状的详细量测,结合硐壁物探测试成果,建立了倾倒强烈程度的分级体系,对右岸倾倒岩体进行了划分,为边坡稳定性评价确定了控制边界.     

基于模糊决策的风力发电产业评价研究

根据风力发电技术产业的特点,构建改进层次分析与模糊一致矩阵相结合的方案决策数学模型,该模型既可以减少确定判断矩阵的盲目性,又可以避开评价体系中各等级间的隶属度确定问题,使评价结果更加可靠,适合于信息尚不完整、受主观因素影响较强的评价。实例验证了这一模型的合理性、可行性和有效性,具有实用价值。     

基于多源遥感数据的西霞院水库建设前后 生态景观变化分析

利用RS, GIS空间信息技术,基于Landsat TM/ETM + , CBERS-02B CCD遥感影像数据专题解译,对西霞院水库建设前后区域景观格局动态变化进行了分析,探讨了景观格局变化的驱动力。结果表明:区域景观格局变化是自然环境条件和人为因素相互作用、共同约束的结果,其中水利工程建设是景观格局变化的直接驱动力,人口增加和城镇化以及自然因子对于区域景观格局变化也起到一定
促进作用。     

水库水中有机物特性对生成消毒副产物的影响

饮用水中消毒副产物( DBPs)对人体健康构成极大威胁,明确水源水中有机物的特性及对DBPs生成的影响,是实现DBPs有效源头控制的关键环节.研究探讨了上海某水库水源水中有机物不同组分与消毒副产物生成潜能之间的关系,为水处理工艺及饮用水安全保障技术研究提供基础性数据.结果表明,水样中亲水性有机物比例占到60％左右;各组分的相对分子质量分布情况以小于1 000的小分子为主;加强消毒前水处理工艺对亲水性和小分子有机物的去除,可以有效控制DBPs的生成.