Advance-F automatic car-following model and its traffic characteristics

This study develops a longitudinal control model for automatic car-following with one switch and two controllers. The switch is operated using fuzzy logic to activate acceleration or trigger braking. The two controllers activate the acceleration pedal and the brake system and use reference adaptive control theory. A simulation is utilized to evaluate the acceptability of the proposed model and to compare the traffic characteristics between machine driving (by the proposed model) and human driving (as represented by the GM-V model). The simulation results indicate that this model is acceptable and is both safe and efficient for use in traffic. However, the automatic car-following system is more aggressive than humans are, which may be the primary challenge in implementation.     

IAA与HRP联合作用对人胰腺癌BXPC-3的细胞毒效应

目的　研究吲哚乙酸(IAA)与辣根过氧化物酶(HRP)在体外共同作用于人胰腺癌BXPC 3 细胞所产生的细胞毒效应。方法　MTT法测定IAA/HRP对BXPC 3细胞增殖的影响;流式细胞仪分析BXPC 3 细胞周期时相变化;胎盘兰(曲利本兰)排斥试验,研究IAA/HRP对BXPC 3 细胞死亡率的影响;原位细胞凋亡检测试剂盒检测IAA/HRP作用后BXPC 3细胞的凋亡。结果　IAA/HRP体外对BXPC 3 细胞有抑制生长的效应,且这种效应有浓度和时间依赖性;BXPC 3细胞在IAA/HRP作用48 h后细胞周期被阻滞在G1期和G2期;IAA/HRP作用72 h后对照组和药物组的凋亡细胞数存在着显著性差异,且凋亡细胞数有浓度依赖性。结论　IAA/HRP对胰腺癌BXPC 3 细胞有细胞毒作用,可体外抑制细胞的增殖,诱导凋亡。     

On the use of mathematical programming in the evaluation of transport policies

This paper focuses on the evaluation processes by which decisions regarding transportation alternatives can be assisted. A multidimensional approach usually called multiple criteria decision making is required to represent the complexity of transportation policy and systems.

The multiple criteria decision making techniques can be divided into two groups. The first is based on a ranking scheme approach and the second on a mathematical programming approach.

A multiple objective mathematical programming procedure known as Goal Programming is presented. The authors examined the use of that procedure in real transportation problems.

The results suggest that multiple objective mathematical programming techniques in general do not appear to be appropriate in transportation policy analysis involving mutually exclusive alternatives. Their use can be limited to special cases in the private sector.     

Estimating traffic demand risk – A multiscale analysis

This paper proposes a novel method for estimating the traffic demand risk associated with transportation. Using mathematical properties of wavelets, we develop a statistical measure of traffic demand sensitivity with respect to GDP. This measure can be adapted in a flexible way to capture risk levels relevant for different investment horizons. We demonstrate the timescale decomposition of risk with Swedish traffic demand data for 1950–2005. In general, rail transport shows a stronger co-movement with GDP than road transport. Moreover, we examine the volatility exhibited by traffic demand. Our findings suggest that rail investments are more risky than road investments. Since the findings can be used for optimal investment timing and for choice between public investment alternatives, they are deemed important for public policy in general.     

Error quantification of a high-resolution coupled hydrodynamic-ecosystem coastal-ocean model: Part 2. Chlorophyll-a, nutrients and SPM

Marine systems models are becoming increasingly complex and sophisticated, but far too little attention has been paid to model errors and the extent to which model outputs actually relate to ecosystem processes. Here we describe the application of summary error statistics to a complex 3D model (POLCOMS-ERSEM) run for the period 1988–1989 in the southern North Sea utilising information from the North Sea Project, which collected a wealth of observational data. We demonstrate that to understand model data misfit and the mechanisms creating errors, we need to use a hierarchy of techniques, including simple correlations, model bias, model efficiency, binary discriminator analysis and the distribution of model errors to assess model errors spatially and temporally. We also demonstrate that a linear cost function is an inappropriate measure of misfit. This analysis indicates that the model has some skill for all variables analysed. A summary plot of model performance indicates that model performance deteriorates as we move through the ecosystem from the physics, to the nutrients and plankton.     

EH200型直流供电电力机车的开发

介绍EH200型直流供电电力机车的开发.为证实机车性能满足基本要求,至2001年6月完成了样机试验,并从2001年7月至2002年3月牵引列车进行了运营.通过这些试验和运营,证实该种机车能满足规定的性能,包括与地面设施的匹配.     

联想的教训

过去几个月中，中国消费品市场发生了巨大的变化，新出台的规定承诺将大力改变消费品的交易环境。自今年六月起，外国公司可以在中国建立全面运营的外商独资企业，从事商品的采购和转售。     

亚洲市场为航空货运发展注入无穷动力

在九月召开的国际航空货运协会世界航空货运论坛上&;#183;波音公司发布了其两年一度的世界航空货运预测报告，其中鲜有特别的内容。     

Stabilization Control for Rider-Motorcycle Model in Hamiltonian Form

This study deals with dynamics and control of a rider-motorcycle system model in Hamiltonian form. The model is established to account for not only the motorcycle dynamics but also changes in rider's postures. Tyre forces are treated as external forces and rider's control actions contain three actuation torques. The Hamiltonian system is subject to dissipation effects due to tyre forces and rider's control torques. In addition to the total Hamiltonian, a generalized free energy is employed in formulation. Lyapunov's second method provides sufficient conditions for stability. Variable structure system (VSS) control is used to account for stabilization control exerted by the rider. Simulation results validate the proposed method.