A driver advisory system with dynamic losses for passenger electric multiple units

Driver advisory systems, instructing the driver how to control the train in an energy efficient manner, is one the main tools for minimizing energy consumption in the railway sector. There are many driver advisory systems already available in the market, together with significant literature on the mathematical formulation of the problem. However, much less is published on the development of such mathematical formulations, their implementation in real systems, and on the empirical data from their deployment. Moreover, nearly all the designed driver advisory systems are designed as an additional hardware to be added in drivers’ cabin. This paper discusses the design of a mathematical formulation and optimization approach for such a system, together with its implementation into an Android-based prototype, the results from on-board practical experiments, and experiences from the implementation. The system is based on a more realistic train model where energy calculations take into account dynamic losses in different components of the propulsion system, contrary to previous approaches. The experimental evaluation shows a significant increase in accuracy, as compared to a previous approach. Tests on a double-track section of the Mälaren line in Sweden demonstrates a significant potential for energy saving.     

The generators of paratransit trips by persons with disabilities

Identifying the generators of paratransit trips by persons with disabilities is important to comprehend the current demand patterns and forecast future demand. Only a handful of studies have been conducted so far to identify the generators of paratransit trips and most focused on the home end of the trips. Given some of the inconsistencies in past studies and the scarcity of studies on the generators of trips away from home, this study attempts to identify the generators of paratransit trips beginning and ending at clients’ homes and away from home. It uses an extremely large dataset consisting of 1.91 million trips made by NJ TRANSIT’s Access Link clients, socioeconomic data from the American Community Survey, employment data from the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics, and establishment data from Dun and Bradstreet. The analytical methods include an ordinary least squares model (OLS) and several spatial generalized linear mixed models (GLMM) to identify the characteristics of census block groups associated with Access Link trip generation at home and away from home, Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis to identify the types of establishments located in the immediate vicinity of drop-offs, and a multinomial logit model (MNL) to examine the relationship between the characteristics of the establishments in the vicinity of drop-offs and the characteristics of the dropped-off clients. Together, the various analyses provide useful insights about paratransit trip generators at the macro and micro levels. Some implications of the findings are discussed.     

Power network parameter estimation method based on data mining technology

The parameter values which actually change with the circumstances, weather and load level etc.produce great effect to the result of state estimation. A new parameter estimation method based on data mining technology was proposed. The clustering method was used to classify the historical data in supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) database as several types. The data processing technology was impliedto treat the isolated point, missing data and yawp data in samples for classified groups. The measurement data which belong to each classification were introduced to the linear regression equation in order to gain the regression coefficient and actual parameters by the least square method. A practical system demonstrates the high correctness, reliability and strong practicability of the proposed method.     

基于名义应力法的动车组车体净水箱吊装部件疲劳强度分析

针对高速运行动车组车体悬挂设备振动疲劳损伤问题,以某型动车组车顶净水箱吊装结构为研究对象,采用名义应力法对吊装结构的焊缝部位进行疲劳强度评估.根据EN 12663标准确定净水箱的工作载荷工况,采用有限元法计算了各工况下结构的振动响应,并基于BS标准计算了焊缝疲劳评估点的寿命.假定各载荷工况出现频率相同的情况下,构造了工作载荷历程,采用Fe-safe软件对焊缝的疲劳寿命进行了仿真分析.两种方法分析结果均表明:焊缝1与焊缝2寿命最低,是结构最易发生疲劳破坏的位置;焊缝位于筋板表面的焊趾寿命低于位于主支撑板表面的焊趾寿命.     

基于本体框架的海军装备保障计划数据模型构建

为满足海军装备保障计划在保障单元间高效交流共享及自动化操作处理的要求,文章建立海军装备保障计划本体框架,对行动功能关联进行形式化表达,构建行动功能关联数据模型,形式化的阐述资源、能力以及它们之间的关联,扩展海军装备保障资源概念并构建资源数据模型。案例表达表明：行动功能关联和资源数据模型能够很好地表述装备保障行动序列、资源和能力。     

D-S证据理论在多传感器融合中的应用

详细介绍了Dempster-Shafer证据理论,介绍了它在多传感器融合(MSF)中的应用,并举了一个具体的例子,实验结果验证了其有效性。     

A novel wireless personal area network technology： ultra wide band technology

1 Introduction1 Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology is currently being investigated as a promising solution for the bandwidth, cost, power consumption, and physical size requirements of next-generation short range wireless communication systems [1,2,5,6,7,9,1…     

Min-norm spatial spectrum based on acoustic vector-sensor linear array

1 Introduction1 The Min-Norm(MN) algorithm was proposed by Kumaresan and Tufts[1] for estimating the DOA of targets applied at pressure sensor arrays. It has been proved that lower bias and higher resolution of DOA estimation using the MN algorithm is obt…     

基于多装船机的散货船智能装载

对散货船使用多装船机进行装载作业的情况,建立以最高装载效率、最佳纵倾和最小化船舶最大静水弯矩值为目标,以浮态、稳性和结构强度为约束条件的散货船智能装载数学模型,使用改进的多目标遗传算法进行求解,得到优化后的Pareto解集,结果表明:该算法能够有效求得该问题的优化解,在实际应用方面具有一定的可行性.     

直线感应电动机直接推力控制及其仿真

介绍了一种与旋转电机模型类似的单边直线感应电动机动态模型,该模型考虑了边端效应对电机参数及性能的影响,这对于习惯使用经典旋转电动机模型的工程技术人员而言是极其方便的。基于该模型,推导出了直接推力控制的磁链观测单元,并在此基础上建立了直接推力控制直线感应电机传动系统的Matlab/Simulink仿真,进行了初步的应用分析。仿真结果与分析结论初步表明该系统在直线感应电动机控制中的可行性及鲁棒性。