Accurately estimating reflectance parameters for color and gloss reproduction

A new method is described to estimate diffuse and specular reflectance parameters using spectral images, which overcomes the dynamic range limitation of imaging devices. After eliminating the influences of illumination and camera on spectral images, reflection values are initially assumed as diffuse-only reflection components, and subjected to the least squares method to estimate diffuse reflectance parameters at each wavelength on each single surface particle. Based on the dichromatic reflection model, specular reflection components are obtained, and then subjected to the least squares method to estimate specular reflectance parameters for gloss intensity and surface roughness. Experiments were carried out using both simulation data and measured spectral images. Our results demonstrate that this method is capable of estimating diffuse and specular reflectance parameters precisely for color and gloss reproduction, without requiring preprocesses such as image segmentation and synthesis of high dynamic range images.     

Jointly beam stealing attackers detection and localization without training: an image processing viewpoint

Recently revealed beam stealing attacks could greatly threaten the security and privacy of IEEE 802.11ad communications. The premise to restore normal network service is detecting and locating beam stealing attackers without their cooperation. Current consistency-based methods are only valid for one single attacker and are parameter-sensitive. From the viewpoint of image processing, this paper proposes an algorithm to jointly detect and locate multiple beam stealing attackers based on RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) map without the training process involved in deep learning-based solutions. Firstly, an RSSI map is constructed based on interpolating the raw RSSI data for enabling high-resolution localization while reducing monitoring cost. Secondly, three image processing steps, including edge detection and segmentation, are conducted on the constructed RSSI map to detect and locate multiple attackers without any prior knowledge about the attackers. To evaluate our proposal’s performance, a series of experiments are conducted based on the collected data. Experimental results have shown that in typical parameter settings, our algorithm’s positioning error does not exceed 0.41 m with a detection rate no less than 91%.     

基于虚坡模型的交叉口交通流的解耦方法

交叉口交通流的模型是进行红绿灯优化管理仿真模拟的基础。传统的方法仍有其不足之处，主要表现在对统计手段有较大的依赖性。为此，提出了一种基于虚坡模型的解耦方法，它将路口的红灯黄灯效应用假想路障代替，将一个方向上的车流对另一个方向上车流的影响用另一个假想的宽度变化的路障代替，而假想路障则在虚坡模型中表示为速度为零的车辆。由此，交叉口两个方向上的交通流被表示为两条独立道路上的交通流，用虚坡模型算出每一方向上各车的行驶规律，并求出折合行驶延误时间。调整信号灯切换时问令总体延误时问为最小，就能得到最佳的信号灯管理方案。通过对一个大规模问题的试算，得到了有用的结果，表明可用虚坡模型通过仿真手段对交通管理问题进行直接研究。     

电力系统谐波和间谐波检测方法综述

电力系统谐波和间谐波的实时精确检测是谐波评估和治理的前提和基础。结合国内外谐波检测技术的发展现状,从检测信号模型出发,对基于加窗、加窗插值、谱估计和希尔伯特—黄变换(HHT)的谐波检测算法进行了分类和总结,指出了各种算法在谐波检测中的优缺点。最后,对电力系统谐波检测中需要关注的问题和研究方向进行了探讨。     

基于有限相量测量单元测量故障分量信息的故障定位算法

提出了一种基于有限同步相量测量单元(PMU)测量故障分量信息的故障定位算法.采用间隔母线配置PMU的布点策略,即在2条配置有PMU的母线之间间隔一条非零注入并且未配置PMU的母线.该算法首先运用叠加原理获得系统的纯故障等值模型,进而对纯故障等值模型进行等价变换,以获得故障线路两端的系统阻抗等值模型和故障点注入电流源的转移等值模型,最后结合这2种等值模型,实现对故障点的精确定位.该算法没有迭代过程,不存在伪根问题,且计算量小.此外,该算法不受电网拓扑、过渡电阻、振荡状态及系统运行方式的影响.动模试验结果验证了该方法的有效性.     

一种引入停止机制的改进爬山算法

针对爬山法(hill-climbing searching,HCS)在最大功率点(maximum power point,MPP)处存在的转速振荡和风速变化导致搜索方向误判的问题,提出1种具有扰动停止机制的改进爬山算法。该算法不仅继承了变步长爬山法快速搜索至MPP附近的优点,还具有MPP检测和停止机制。在风机跟踪至MPP附近时,该机制不仅可以有效降低转速振荡对风机系统机械部件的磨损,而且克服了算法停止机制生效后风速再次变化时对搜索方向判断的干扰,从而进一步提高了风能捕获效率。在简化风电系统模型的基础上,仿真结果验证了该算法的有效性和优越性。     

Integrating security activities into the software development life cycle and the software quality assurance process

Security concerns should be an integral part of the entire planning, development, and operation of a computer application. Inadequacies in the design and operation of computer applications are very frequent source of security vulnerabilities associated with computers. In most cases, the effort to improve security should concentrate on the application software. The system development life cycle (SDLC) technique provides the structure to assure that security safeguards are planned, designed, developed and tested in a manner that is consistent with the sensitivity of the data and/or the application. The software quality assurance process provides the reviews and audits to assure that the activities accomplished during the SDLC produce operationally effective safeguards.This paper addresses two issues of concern to those responsible for ensuring that the safeguards incorporated into application software are adequate and appropriate. The first issue addresses the integration of specific security activities into the SDLC. The discussion of this issue addresses the following security activities in the SDLC; determination of the sensitivity of the application and data; determination of security objectives; assessment of the security risks; conduct of the security feasibility study; definition of security requirements; development of the security test plan; design of the security specifications; development of the security test procedures; writing of the security-relevant code; writing of the security-relevant documentation; conduct of the security test and evaluation; writing on the security test analysis report; and, preparation of the security certification report.The second security issue addresses the security reviews and audits that should be integrated into the software quality assurance process to ensure that the security activities in the SDLC are accomplished. The security reviews and audits discussed include: the security requirements review; the security design review; the security specifications review; the security test readiness review; and the security test and evaluation review. Also addressed is how quality software is defined and achieved and why and how the concept of quality should be applied to application software security safeguards.     

小波矩量法分析环形微带缝隙天线*

将矩量法和小波变换理论结合起来,应用于求解电磁场积分方程,分析计算了环形微带缝隙天线磁流分布、驻波、阻抗特性和辐射方向图,通过用小波基代替一般的分域基矩量法中的权函数和基函数,使矩量法中与算子相对应的阻抗矩阵变成为大量元素为零的稀疏矩阵,减小了数值方法对存储量的要求,在达到允许精度的前提下,使计算量显著降低。文中给出计算实例,验证该方法,计算结果与用一般矩量法计算结果和实际测试结果相比,吻合较好。     

水体中微塑料的环境影响行为研究进展

微塑料是指一类广泛存在于环境中的粒径小于5mm的塑料颗粒的总称,当其存在于水体环境中,容易吸附其他污染物,影响它们的迁移行为,进而对生态效应产生影响。本文依据水体环境中微塑料的相关研究报道,对微塑料在水环境中的影响行为进行概述。主要从微塑料的物理、化学和生物特性在环境中的变化特性,微塑料与环境中其他污染物质的相互作用关系,以及微塑料及其复合污染体系对水生生物造成的生态效应影响等3个方面对微塑料的环境行为进行总结、归纳与阐述。最后,针对微塑料对水环境中的环境影响效应,提出了今后的研究方向与展望。     

Laboratory pull-out tests using bamboo and polymer geogrids including a case study

This study investigates the interaction between soil and geogrids by using both direct shear and pull-out tests and applied the results to a case study. A polymer geogrid and bamboo grids were used with clayey sand and weathered clay as backfill since these materials are readily available in Thailand. The results indicated that the interaction between soil and reinforcement consists of: (a) the adhesion between soil and reinforcement on the solid surface area of the geogrid; and (b) the bearing capacity of soil in front of all transverse members of the geogrids which behaved as a strip footing embedded in the soil. The proposed design procedure for pull-out resistance agreed fairly well with the laboratory pull-out test results. In addition, it was observed that bamboo grids have higher pull-out resistance per unit area than the polymer geogrids. Moreover, the cohesive fill proved to be quite effective when used with geogrid reinforcement. Finally, the proposed design procedure and test results were applied to a case study on an irrigation canal bank repaired by the Public Works Department of Thailand using cohesive backfill and Tensar SS2 geogrids resulting in much improved slope stability.