How do the design of monitoring and control strategies affect the chance of detecting and containing transgenic weeds?

Author(s):  
Michelle A. Marvier ◽  
Eli Meir ◽  
Peter M. Kareiva
2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (11) ◽  
pp. 947-964 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carina L. Gargalo ◽  
Isuru Udugama ◽  
Katrin Pontius ◽  
Pau C. Lopez ◽  
Rasmus F. Nielsen ◽  
...  

AbstractThe biomanufacturing industry has now the opportunity to upgrade its production processes to be in harmony with the latest industrial revolution. Technology creates capabilities that enable smart manufacturing while still complying with unfolding regulations. However, many biomanufacturing companies, especially in the biopharma sector, still have a long way to go to fully benefit from smart manufacturing as they first need to transition their current operations to an information-driven future. One of the most significant obstacles towards the implementation of smart biomanufacturing is the collection of large sets of relevant data. Therefore, in this work, we both summarize the advances that have been made to date with regards to the monitoring and control of bioprocesses, and highlight some of the key technologies that have the potential to contribute to gathering big data. Empowering the current biomanufacturing industry to transition to Industry 4.0 operations allows for improved productivity through information-driven automation, not only by developing infrastructure, but also by introducing more advanced monitoring and control strategies.


Author(s):  
L D Seneviratne ◽  
F A Ngemoh ◽  
S W E Earles ◽  
K A Althoefer

The results of a theoretical study of the self-tapping screw insertion process are presented. Fundamental concepts of engineering mechanics are employed to analyse the axial torque required to complete a general self-tapping screw insertion operation. Equations for the screw insertion torque as a function of screw, hole and material properties are presented. Experimental results for torque signature signals are compared with the predictions of the theoretical model, confirming the validity of the model. The theoretical model provides a basis for developing automated monitoring and control strategies for self-tapping screw fastenings.


2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 18-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Maria Galli ◽  
Paola Gualeni ◽  
Giuseppe Stranieri ◽  
Stefano Qualich ◽  
Giovanni Cusano

Abstract The rising cost of fuel, the more and more severe international standards and a growing awareness of the environmental impact of pollutant emissions have led energy efficiency to become a theme of great interest in the marine sector. The strategy for increasing energy efficiency may refer both to the consumption reduction and to the increase of energy recovery systems. This need turns out in monitoring and control strategies for energy processes on board. Monitoring information is recorded and stocked in a database, that needs to be analyzed to find out patterns in large data sets. A huge amount of data, from a RO-PAX ship, has been analyzed in order to gain a further insight into ship performances. Improvements in ship energy performances could be reached with an intense study of the historical data of the vessel attitude.


Author(s):  
M. C. Achig-Balarezo ◽  
L. Vázquez ◽  
M. G. Barsallo ◽  
J. C. Briones ◽  
J. Amaya

The rehabilitation of heritage sites, as well as the implementation of monitoring and control strategies is fundamental for its conservation. In the case of Cuenca, a World Heritage City, a maintenance campaign in the traditional neighborhood of San Roque was carried out in 2014. The objective was to undertake maintenance actions on roofs and façades as well as on elements at risk. The campaign process was developed keeping in mind the cycle or phases of preventive conservation: anamnesis, diagnosis, therapy and control (ICOMOS, 2003). At the end of the maintenance campaign an impact assessment was undertaken and monitoring tools were handed out to the community in order to strengthen the citizen participation in the preservation of built heritage. The experience of the maintenance campaign unveiled a series of lessons that have been evaluated in the present investigation, being the main objective the strengthening of the processes of governance and documentation through the formulation of strategies inherent to the maintenance of heritage buildings. In this process it is shown that the participation of citizens is a strategic factor for the sustainable development of maintenance campaigns, which allow for the preservation of historical sites for future generations.


2018 ◽  
Vol 166 ◽  
pp. 337-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Márcia Peixoto Vega ◽  
Gabrielle Fontella de Moraes Oliveira ◽  
Lindoval Domiciano Fernandes ◽  
André Leibsohn Martins

2001 ◽  
Vol 43 (7) ◽  
pp. 381-386
Author(s):  
E. I. Volcke ◽  
L. Clement ◽  
M. Van De Steene ◽  
P. A. Vanrolleghem

This paper gives an overview of the poster sessions on sensor/monitoring, control and decision support systems, as they have been presented during the Watermatex 2000 conference. The COST benchmark for the comparison of different control strategies has been analysed. Two different teams have performed research on the control of sewers to decrease combined sewer overflows. Extended methods for gauge monitoring accuracy are proposed. The use of adaptive controllers for improving control performance under varying process conditions is demonstrated in two applications. More advanced techniques for monitoring and control are also discussed. Applications are situated in the field of fault detection and control. Three posters on decision support systems have presented the methodology and architecture of specific applications. Rewarded posters are mentioned and have been selected for full paper publication in this issue of Wat. Sci. Tech.


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