Workspace analysis to generate a collision-free torch path for a ship welding robot

We propose a method to determine the optimal initial location and to generate torch paths for a ship welding robot with 6 degrees of freedom (DOF). The optimal initial location is determined using an objective function, which is set up by combining constraints on the torch posture, manipulability, and the range of each joint angle to avoid collisions. A genetic algorithm (GA) is used to optimize the objective function because it does not require additional derivatives. After the initial location is determined, torch paths are generated by interpolating the starting point, endpoints and torch postures using inverse kinematics. Our method can be applied to automate the welding job for each block during ship building, irrespective of the shape of the robots, by changing the objective function.     

多路声纳换能器绝缘电阻及等效电容智能检测仪研究

针对目前国内装备的大型声纳换能器的几百个基元检测主要还依靠人工采用兆欧表检测方法的落后现状,提出了开发多路声纳换能器绝缘电阻及等效电容智能检测仪的思路,主要介绍了系统组成,绝缘电阻和等效电容检测原理和方法。     

高桩码头结构承载力检测与评估方法

既有码头结构在受到不同情况的损伤或者需要升级改造的情况下,需要对其结构承载力进行检测评估,现有研究主要针对旧码头材料耐久性进行研究,很少涉及结构整体承载力研究。通过对大量旧码头结构的调查研究,分析了高桩码头结构常见的损坏原因,总结了高桩码头结构承载检测评估的特点,对已建高桩码头结构承载力检测与评估的前提条件、基本程序以及检测与评估的内容等做了详细的技术说明,为正确进行高桩码头检测评估提供了一套可行的分析方法。     

直流供电系统自动绝缘检测装置

本文介绍了一种适用于直流输电以及其他用电设备的绝缘电阻自动检测记录装置。该装置包含的智能控制器与安装在机壳内的检测记录仪连接,用于程序控制和计算高压干线及用电设备正负极对地、及正负极之间绝缘电阻值,并存储在存储器中。而其中的检测记录仪是由高压发生电路模块,绝缘电阻检测电路模块组成。该装置能实现对高压干线及设备正负极对地及正负线间绝缘电阻进行检测,自动进行数据存储和历史数据查询,从而提高检测工作效率,保证干线及设备如列车等的安全运行。     

Probabilistic multi-aircraft conflict detection approach for trajectory-based operation

Conflict detection (CD) is one of the key functions used to ensure air transport safety and efficiency. In trajectory-based operation (TBO), aircraft are provided with more flexibility in en route trajectory planning and more responsibility for self-separation. The high flexibility in trajectory planning enables random changes in pilot intent, thus increasing the uncertainty in trajectory prediction and CD. This study proposes a novel probabilistic CD approach for TBO in which the uncertainty of pilot intent is taken into account by quantifying the aircraft reachable domain constrained by the flight plan. First, a probabilistic model for aircraft trajectory prediction is developed using the truncated Brownian bridge method. Based on this model, a novel conflict probability estimation method is developed. Finally, the performance of the proposed probabilistic CD approach is demonstrated through an illustrative air traffic scenario.     

The use of gait parameters to evaluate pedestrian behavior at scramble phase signalized intersections

Pedestrian scramble phasing is usually implemented to reduce pedestrian‐vehicle conflicts and therefore increase the safety of the intersection. However, to adequately determine the benefits of scramble phasing, it is necessary to understand how pedestrians react to such an unconventional design. This study investigates changes in pedestrian crossing behavior following the implementation of a scramble phase by examining the spatiotemporal gait parameters (step length and step frequency). This detailed microscopic‐level analysis provides insight into changes in pedestrian walking mechanisms as well as the effect of various pedestrian and intersection characteristics. The study uses video data collected at a scramble phase signalized intersection in Oakland, California. Gait parameters were found to be influenced by pedestrian gender, age, group size, crosswalk length, and pedestrian signal indications. Both average step length and walking speed were significantly higher for diagonally crossing pedestrians compared with pedestrians crossing on the conventional crosswalks. Pedestrians were found to have the tendency to increase their step length more than their step frequency to increase walking speed. It was also found that, compared with men, women generally increase their walking speed by increasing their step frequency more than step length. However, when in non‐compliance with signal indications, women increase their walking speed by increasing their step length more than step frequency. It was also found that older pedestrians do not significantly change their walking behavior when in non‐compliance with signal indications. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

埋地管道防腐层破损点检测技术综合应用研究

对防腐层完整性检测尤其是对防腐层破损点的精确定位,及对检出大、中面积破损点开挖修补,是确保土壤跟管道的有效绝缘、提高阴极保护效果的关键。文中分析了常用埋地钢质管道防腐层破损点检测技术特点,结合现场检测实践,综合应用多种技术,能有效检测埋地钢质管道防腐层破损点。根据测量数据可以判断破损点大小以及是否开挖修理,在管道安全运行及检测的经济性之间寻找结合点。     

一种新型在线长输管道管体检测技术

文中介绍一种以磁应力为原理的检测技术,即磁力断层摄影检测技术.该技术是一种非接触式的被动检测技术,可以检测出长输管道管体各类型缺陷.首先简单阐述了检测原理,其次详细说明了执行一次检测的全流程工作步骤,以及各步骤的工作内容,然后简要介绍了其独特的经验性计算MAOP和剩余寿命的公式,接着以实际试点检测工作为例,说明了该技术的可行性,最后指明了该技术的优缺点.     

高密度电法在某铁路隧道检测中的应用

文章以京包线旗下营隧道工程为例,通过比较高密度电法与地质雷达法酮优劣,提出采用高密度电法进行隧道病害检测,并总结了在应用高密度电法前应进行的准备工作,阐述了高密度电算法在现场检测时的具体操作方法和注意事项。     

基于支持向量机的多传感器船舶火灾探测技术

针对船舶火灾探测误报率高的情况,为提高火灾探测系统的可靠性,提出一种基于支持向量机的多传感器火灾信息融合方法。经过仿真试验证明,通过多传感器探测数据的有效融合,可以大幅提高火灾探测系统的火灾识别率。