低成本便携式多光谱成像系统的研发及优化

目的 针对现有多光谱成像系统存在成本高、结构复杂、操作难度大和响应速度慢等问题。因此，本文提出了一种基于脉冲调制的低成本便携式多光谱成像系统，并采用客观图像质量评估（image quality assessment，IQA）的方法对其系统参数进行优化。方法 该系统主要由光源模块、控制模块、图像采集模块和图像分析模块4部分组成。光源模块采用9个波长的LED （light emitting diode）阵列，其中心波长为365 nm、390 nm、460 nm、515 nm、585 nm、620 nm、650 nm、730 nm和840 nm；控制模块主要包括LED驱动电路和USB （universal serial bus）电源，可以通过发送一定时间间隔的脉冲波来分时点亮LED，并通过一定阻抗匹配使LED发光强度达到最大值；图像采集模块主要使用去除红外截止滤波片的高清红外工业相机，该相机的最佳光谱感应范围包含所选的9个LED灯珠的中心波长；图像分析模块主要执行客观图像质量评估算法。系统执行时，STC89C51单片机发射周期为T的脉冲波来驱动9种不同波长的LED分时点亮。然后，计算机平台调用高清红外相机模组，以相匹配的间隔捕获多光谱图像。在系统拍摄参数优化实验中，本文采用模糊度和清晰度评价指标对所获得的多光谱图像从相机拍摄时间间隔、相机拍摄距离和光照强度3个角度进行质量评估，进而获得较优的系统成像参数。结果 通过改变系统拍摄参数，对3个场景下的不同拍摄条件所获取的多光谱图像质量进行评估，结果显示：对于本文所搭建的多光谱成像系统，相机拍摄时间间隔与LED灯珠频闪周期同步，拍摄距离为25 mm，光照强度为45 Lux下成像质量相对较好。结论 本文设计并搭建的基于脉冲调制的低成本便携式多光谱成像系统成本低、操作难度小、结构简单、成像质量较好、成像速度较快，可以满足多光谱成像系统大规模推广使用的要求。此外，本文的系统设计方法、设计思路和实验方案等可以为后续研究提供借鉴。     

The significance of the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (Espoo Convention) in international environmental law: examining the implications of the Danube Delta case

The Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context, providing for a concrete framework of procedural regulation on environmentally harmful activities, has several features and is one of the most progressive multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs). This convention may offset some of the limits of substantial regulation and strengthen procedural regulation in various respects where an activity, to which the convention applies, is also regulated by other MEAs. The Danube Delta case concerning the Bystroe Canal project of Ukraine may be one such precedent. This convention takes several distinctive functions, derived from the features, in the complex interaction of the management processes under five MEAs and the UNESCO MAB Programme, as well as by the European Commission. This gives us some hints of an answer regarding some questions on overlap between different MEAs.     

Special features of pulsed arc welding of titanium

The special features of pulsed arc welding of titanium are described.     

An optimal motion planning method for computer-assisted surgical training

This paper focuses on the development and validation of an optimal motion planning method for computer-assisted surgical training. The context of this work is the development of new-generation systems that combine artificial intelligence and computer vision techniques in order to adjust the learning process to specific needs of a trainee, while preventing a trainee from the memorization of particular task settings. The problem described in the paper is the generation of shortest, collision-free trajectories for laparoscopic instrument movements in the rigid block world used for hand–eye coordination tasks. Optimal trajectories are displayed on a monitor to provide continuous visual guidance for optimal navigation of instruments. The key result of the work is a framework for the transition from surgical training systems in which users are dependent on predefined task settings and lack guidance for optimal navigation of laparoscopic instruments, to the so called intelligent systems that can potentially deliver the utmost flexibility to the learning process. A preliminary empirical evaluation of the developed optimal motion planning method has demonstrated the increase of total scores measured by total time taken to complete the task, and the instrument movement economy ratio. Experimentation with different task settings and the technical enhancement of the visual guidance are subjects of future research.     

Human error probability estimation by coupling simulator data and deterministic analysis

Operator error in diagnosis and execution of task have significant impact on Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) safety. These human errors are classified as mistakes (rule base and knowledge based errors), slip (skill based) and lapses (skill based). Depending on the time of occurrence, human errors have been categorized as i) Category ‘A’ (Pre-Initiators): actions during routine maintenance and testing wherein errors can cause equipment malfunction ii) Category ‘B’ (Initiators): actions contributing to initiating events or plant transients iii) Category ‘C’ (Post-Initiators): actions involved in operator response to an accident. There have been accidents in NPPs because of human error in an operator's diagnosis and execution of an event. These underline the need to appropriately estimate HEP in risk analysis. There are several methods that are being practiced in Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) studies for quantification of human error probability. However, there is no consensus on a single method that should be used. In this paper a method for estimating HEP is proposed which is based on simulator data for a particular accident scenario. For accident scenarios, the data from real NPP control room is very sparsely available. In the absence of real data, simulator based data can be used. Simulator data is expected to provide a glimpse of probable human behavior in real accident situation even though simulator data is not a substitute for real data. The proposed methodology considers the variation in crew performance time in simulator exercise and in available time from deterministic analysis, and couples them through their respective probability distributions to obtain HEP. The emphasis is on suitability of the methodology rather than particulars of the cited example.     

基于“动态学习数据分析”的智慧课堂 评价考核体系构建

This paper firstly describes the current situation and limitations of learning evaluation and assessment in colleges and uni- versities; then, it analyzes the possibility of implementing the learning evaluation and assessment based on "dynamic learning data analysis"; then, it describes the design process of the learning evaluation and assessment system in detail; finally, it determines the various assessment items and carries out quantitative processing to better apply them to actual teaching.     

Environmental impact assessment of bio-hydrogenated diesel from hydrogen and co-product of palm oil industry

Bio-hydrogenated diesel (BHD) is a second generation biofuel that can be produced from vegetable oil and hydrogen via hydroprocessing. BHD is considered as one of alternative and renewable energy. This work presents evaluation of environmental impacts of BHD produced from palm fatty acid distillate (PFAD) compared to fatty acid methyl ester (FAME). Greenhouse gas emission, energy consumption, and overall environmental impacts are assessed. System boundary is from palm oil cultivation to BHD production. The functional unit is defined as 1 kg of fuel produced at the plant. The results indicate that energy consumption of BHD-PFAD is 1.18 times higher than that of BHD-FAME, while giving GHG emission 13.56 times lower than that of BHD-FAME. The results of overall environmental impacts indicated that BHD-PFAD was 3.58 greater than that of BHD-FAME.     

A Hybrid Virtual Cloud Learning Model during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the educational systems worldwide, leading to the near-total closures of schools, universities, and colleges. Universities need to adapt to changes to face this crisis without negatively affecting students’ performance. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to identify and help solve to critical challenges and factors that influence the e-learning system for Computer Maintenance courses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper examines the effect of a hybrid modeling approach that uses Cloud Computing Services (CCS) and Virtual Reality (VR) in a Virtual Cloud Learning Environment (VCLE) system. The VCLE system provides students with various utilities and educational services such as presentation slides/text, data sharing, assignments, quizzes/tests, and chatrooms. In addition, learning through VR enables the students to simulate physical presence, and they respond well to VR environments that are closer to reality as they feel that they are an integral part of the environment. Also, the research presents a rubric assessment that the students can use to reflect on the skills they used during the course. The research findings offer useful suggestions for enabling students to become acquainted with the proposed system’s usage, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for improving student achievement more than the traditional methods of learning.