A new method for absolute datum transfer in seafloor control network measurement

To decrease the time consumption and the labor intensity in the absolute datum transfer of traditional seafloor control network measurement, a new method, namely sailing-circle positioning method, is put forward in this paper. First, the traditional intersection positioning model is improved by considering the equivalent sound velocity profile error as an unknown parameter in the adjustment model. Second, the effect of geometric dilution of precision (GDOP) on positioning accuracy is analyzed. By seeking for the minimum of GDOP, it is concluded that the absolute datum transfer can achieve the highest accuracy in the condition of sailing along a circle relative to other sailing paths. Moreover, the optimal radius of the circle for the accurate datum transfer is also given out. Besides, the correlation between the accuracy of datum transfer and the sound velocity error in this method is analyzed. Finally, the new method was tested and verified by the experiments in Songhua lake with the water depth of 60 m and in South China sea with the water depth of 2000 m, respectively. These experiment results show that the new method can improve the accuracy and efficiency of traditional datum transfer method significantly.     

Enabling a viable technique for the optimization of LNG carrier cargo operations

In this study, we optimize the loading and discharging operations of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier. First, we identify the required precautions for LNG carrier cargo operations. Next, we prioritize these precautions using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and experts’ judgments, in order to optimize the operational loading and discharging exercises of the LNG carrier, prevent system failure and human error, and reduce the risk of marine accidents. Thus, the objective of our study is to increase the level of safety during cargo operations.     

Oriented review to potential simulator for faults modeling in diesel engine

This paper presents a literature review on most of the faults and their models that are considered on a diesel engine. Several faults that may be produced on diesel engine have been analyzed, classified, modeled, and their influences on the global system have been shown. Thus, this paper aims to prepare an important data base on diesel engine faults which may help researchers to develop precise strategies on diesel engine fault diagnosis and prognosis, and also it helps in the development of diesel engine simulators aiming to study the behavior of the diesel engine in the presence of faults. Different fault models such as analytical, empirical, degradation models which may be represented as function of time or as function of the number of cycles, data driven models such as neural network models, or simply constant are presented and analyzed. The global overall models for diesel engine integrating faults are expressed. And finally, the use of these models with the most common failure density distribution functions is proposed giving a more realistic approach to our study.     

Advantages of twin rudder system with asymmetric wing section aside a propeller

This study presents a new twin rudder system with asymmetric wing section, aside a propeller, as a new category energy saving device (ESD) for ships. The energy saving principle of the new ESD, which is called “Gate rudder”, is described and its applicability on a large bulk carrier is explored using experimental and numerical methods. The study makes emphasis on the cost-effectiveness of the proposed ESD and presents a potential energy saving up to 7–8 % with the new device as well as an attractive return investment in 0.37–0.9 year. These estimations are based on the conventional powering methods, whereas the accuracy of the ESD design method is confirmed by model test measurements.     

Application of digital image correlation method to in-situ dynamic strain measurement

Application of digital image correlation (DIC) method to determination of in-situ dynamic strain is presented in this study. Firstly, an integrative software is programmed based on the DIC algorithms and point-wise least-squares fitting technique. Then, simulated speckle images are generated to study the computational accuracy of this software. The experimental setup and procedures for measuring in-situ dynamic strain through both DIC and strain gauge are proposed. The DIC results are close to those measured by strain gauge. This fact reveals that DIC is a practical and effective tool for in-situ dynamic strain measurement. Finally, the full-field in-situ dynamic strain of another specimen is measured by DIC, and the overall distribution of the strain in the measurement area is clearly shown.     

基于水域精细划分的VTS雷达站选址配置优化

为了提高水上安全监管效率和保障水上运输安全生产, 以船舶交通管理系统(VTS)雷达站为研究对象, 研究了基于水域精细划分的VTS雷达站选址优化问题; 考虑实际环境中遮挡因素和水域风险因素对雷达监测效果的影响, 基于软件ArcGIS 10.4.1提出了水域精细划分方法; 以雷达站建站位置和雷达配置类型为决策变量, 以水域覆盖率最大和总成本最小为目标函数, 构建了混合整数规划模型; 基于模型特点设计了多目标粒子群算法, 给出了生成初始粒子群的启发式规则, 并在算法中引入有效的变异操作; 为了验证方法的有效性, 以ZDT系列测试函数对算法搜寻最优解的性能以及算法的收敛性进行了研究。研究结果表明: 水域精细划分方法能够在考虑遮挡因素和风险因素的情况下实现对水域的空间划分, 实例中在存在62个雷达站候选点的情况下将雷达站所需监测水域划分为2 812个水域单元; 改进的粒子群算法在ZDT测试函数中能够有效地寻找全局最优解, 并且在最优解的分布上具有良好的收敛性和分布性; 针对实例中的VTS雷达站选址项目模型达到了95.92%的覆盖率, 成本为33 800元。可见, 考虑环境遮挡和水域风险因素的VTS雷达站选址模型是有效的, 改进的多目标粒子群算法可以提高VTS雷达站选址的科学性和合理性, 是解决VTS雷达站选址优化问题的一种有效方法。      

人脸识别系统在重庆轨道交通公安系统中的应用

结合重庆轨道交通公安分局人脸识别系统建设的情况,分析了基于视频流的人脸识别系统在重庆轨道交通中的应用,重点阐述了人脸识别系统在重庆轨道交通公安系统中的基本构成,并详细分析了人脸识别系统在重庆轨道交通公安系统中的重要作用.     

熔融石英砂动力特性动三轴试验

为探究振动荷载作用下熔融石英砂液化破坏过程中动变形和动强度变化规律, 促进透明土技术在岩土工程动力特性可视化模型试验中的推广和应用, 对构成透明砂土骨架结构的典型粒径(0.5~1.0 mm)熔融石英砂开展饱和试样动三轴试验; 研究了不同围压、加载频率和动应力比等试验条件下熔融石英砂试样的累积轴向应变、动孔压发展模式、动应力衰减、动弹性模量和阻尼比的变化规律, 并将试验结果与相同级配的标准砂进行了对比。分析结果表明: 熔融石英砂累积轴向应变随动应力比的增大呈现出由稳定型向破坏型转变的趋势, 加载频率为0.5~1.5 Hz时, 临界动应力比为0.150~0.175, 小于标准砂的0.200~0.225;升高围压、增大动应力比、降低加载频率会加快试样塑性应变累积, 缩短液化破坏时间; 熔融石英砂孔压发展模式随围压增大逐渐由Seed孔压模型向指数型过渡, 增大加载动应力会加剧液化破坏后孔压的振动幅度; 相同动应力比下, 熔融石英砂与标准砂的动应力与动应变呈现线性相关, 在围压大于200 kPa时, 二者动应力衰减幅度随围压的增大而逐渐减小; 熔融石英砂的动弹性模量和阻尼比表现为线性关系, 动弹性模量随动应变的增大呈现出双曲线型减小的趋势, 并随围压的增大而增大; 阻尼比随动应变的增加先增大后基本稳定在0.22, 发展曲线受围压影响较小。      

CT reconstruction with priori MRI images through multi-group datasets expansion

Computed tomography (CT) reconstruction with a well-registered priori magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) image can improve reconstruction results with low-dose CT, because well-registered CT and MRI images have similar structures. However, in clinical settings, the CT image of patients does not always match the priori MRI image because of breathing and movement of patients during CT scanning. To improve the image quality in this case, multi-group datasets expansion is proposed in this paper. In our method, multi-group CT-MRI datasets are formed by expanding CT-MRI datasets. These expanded datasets can also be used by most existing CT-MRI algorithms and improve the reconstructed image quality when the CT image of a patient is not registered with the priori MRI image. In the experiments, we evaluate the performance of the algorithm by using multi-group CT-MRI datasets in several unregistered situations. Experiments show that when the CT and priori MRI images are not registered, the reconstruction results of using multi-group dataset expansion are better than those obtained without using the expansion.     

Seafarers’ perceptions of competency in risk assessment and management: an empirical study

Past analysis of accident investigations suggest an absence of or inadequate practices of risk assessment and management on board vessels. Although the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (ISM Code) requires that the risk management process must not only be correctly formulated and implemented but also be periodically evaluated in order to verify that these objectives are attained, the correct and effective implementation and application of the process cannot be achieved without active involvement of competent seafarers on board. Due to the limited investigation of seafarers’ competencies in risk management, the reasons for the inadequacies in the process that are leading to accidents were not evident. Hence, using a survey, this paper conducted a pilot study investigating seafarers’ perceptions of competency in the various components of the risk management process conducted on board vessels. The findings of this paper suggest an overall satisfaction with the risk assessment process. However, there is certainly room for improvement as far as seafarers’ performance is concerned. The findings of this paper provided valuable insights into the current training regimes in the area of risk assessment and management paving the way towards enhanced safety procedures on board vessels.