CLTC: a cluster-based topology control for ad hoc networks

The topology of an ad hoc network has a significant impact on its performance in that a dense topology may induce high interference and low capacity, while a sparse topology is vulnerable to link failure and network partitioning. Topology control aims to maintain a topology that optimizes network performance while minimizing energy consumption. Existing topology control algorithms utilize either a purely centralized or a purely distributed approach. A centralized approach, although able to achieve strong connectivity (k-connectivity for k /spl ges/ 2), suffers from scalability problems. In contrast, a distributed approach, although scalable, lacks strong connectivity guarantees. We propose a hybrid topology control framework, cluster-based topology control (CLTC) that achieves both scalability and strong connectivity. By varying the algorithms utilized in each of the three phases of the framework, a variety of optimization objectives and topological properties can be achieved. In this paper, we present the CLTC framework; describe topology control algorithms based on CLTC and prove that k-connectivity is achieved using those algorithms; analyze the message complexity of an implementation of CLTC, namely, CLTC-A, and present simulation studies that evaluate the effectiveness of CLTC-A for a range of networks.     

舰船可视化指挥调度通信系统设想

本文结合当前舰船指挥调度通信系统的大趋势，设想了一个指挥调度系统可视化方案，组建了一个有线／无线混合的可视化指挥调度系统，说明了此系统的功能及关键技术，并在理论上阐述了方案的可行性。     

A star-shaped oligothiophene with triphenylamine as core and octyl cyanoacetate as end groups for solution-processed organic solar cells

A new star-shaped D–π–A molecule with triphenylamine (TPA) as core and donor unit, octyl cyanoacetate (CA) as end group and acceptor unit, and 2,2′-bithiophene vinylene (bTV) as π bridge, S(TPA-bTV-CA) was designed and synthesized for the application as donor materials in solution-processed bulk-heterojunction organic solar cells (OSCs). The compound is soluble in common organic solvents. The thermal, optical and electrochemical properties of the star molecule were studied. The OSC devices were fabricated by spin-coating the blend solution of the molecule as donor and PC₇₀BM as acceptor (1:3, w/w). The OSC device based on S(TPA-bTV-CA)/PC₇₀BM demonstrated a high open circuit voltage of 0.91 V, a short circuit current density of 4.64 mA/cm², a fill factor (FF) of 50%, corresponding to a power conversion efficiency of 2.1%, under the illumination of AM 1.5, 100 mW/cm².     

Chemical and biological evaluation of silk worm chrysalid protein

Dried and defatted, water extracted and hydrogen peroxide treated silk worm chrysalides (SWC) were analysed for gross composition as well as for energy, fatty acids and amino acids. The amino acid analyses showed well-balanced amino acid patterns. Water extraction and hydrogen peroxide treatment improved odour, taste and colour of the product. Tests with rats showed that raw and water extracted SWC were well utilised whereas hydrogen peroxide treated SWC showed reduced protein utilisation. It is concluded that the water extracted SWC is better suited for eventual use as a food component than the hydrogen peroxide treated SWC.     

汉语普通话调制转移函数的实验研究

本文介绍三部分内容:1.测量的汉语普通话MTF特性;2.利用汉语可懂度的实验结果,根据实验室内不同信噪比条件下的数据得出汉语普通话音节清晰度和STI的关系曲线,比较了汉语STI值和RASTI值的相关性;3.在海淀影剧院直接用B&K公司RASTI测量仪器进行测量,观察厅堂内RASTI值的合理性     

Segment-based proxy caching for Internet streaming media delivery

The proliferation of multimedia content on the Internet poses challenges to existing content delivery networks. While proxy caching can successfully deliver traditional text-based static objects, it faces difficulty delivering streaming media objects because of the objects' sizes as well as clients' rigorous continuous delivery demands. We present two techniques supporting segment based proxy caching of streaming media. We evaluated these techniques in simulations and real systems.     

A simple method to incorporate the effects of an RF shield into RFresonator analysis for MRI applications

A simple but effective method is proposed to incorporate the effects of a radiofrequency (RF) shield into the analysis of RF resonators for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applications. It Is shown that the method can predict the resonant frequencies of RF resonators within 5% of the measured values     

A new simple algorithm for enumerating all minimal paths and cuts of a graph

There are many algorithms to enumerate MPS and MCS. All of these involve advanced mathematics. This paper presents a new simple algorithm to determine all minimal paths between specified single terminal pair of arbitrary graphs or to determine all minimal cuts when the graph is planar. The algorithm is based on elementary concept of graph theory and dual principle. This algorithm is fast and simple. An example illustrates the algorithm.