scholarly journals A three-dimensional, two-way, parabolic equation model for acoustic backscattering in a cylindrical coordinate system

2000 ◽  
Vol 108 (3) ◽  
pp. 889 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Zhu ◽  
Leif Bjørnø
Keyword(s):  
Parabolic Equation ◽  
Coordinate System ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Cylindrical Coordinate System ◽  
Acoustic Backscattering ◽  
Cylindrical Coordinate

Comparison Considerations Toward Investigating the Factors of Load and Age Group on the Maximum Reach Envelope

2020 ◽  
pp. 001872082096501
Author(s):  
Heather Johnston ◽  
Colleen Dewis ◽  
John Kozey
Keyword(s):  
Coordinate System ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Spherical Coordinate System ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Present Measurement ◽  
Spherical Coordinate ◽  
Cylindrical Coordinate

Objective The objectives were to compare cylindrical and spherical coordinate representations of the maximum reach envelope (MRE) and apply these to a comparison of age and load on the MRE. Background The MRE is a useful measurement in the design of workstations and quantifying functional capability of the upper body. As a dynamic measure, there are human factors that impact the size, shape, and boundaries of the MRE. Method Three-dimensional reach measures were recorded using a computerized potentiometric system for anthropometric measures (CPSAM) on two adult groups (aged 18–25 years and 35–70 years). Reach trials were performed holding .0, .5, and 1 kg. Results Three-dimensional Cartesian coordinates were transformed into cylindrical ( r, θ , Z) and spherical ( r, θ, ϕ) coordinates. Median reach distance vectors were calculated for 54 panels within the MRE as created by incremented banding of the respective coordinate systems. Reach distance and reach area were compared between the two groups and the loaded conditions using a spherical coordinate system. Both younger adults and unloaded condition produced greater reach distances and reach areas. Conclusions Where a cylindrical coordinate system may reflect absolute reference for design, a normalized spherical coordinate system may better reflect functional range of motion and better compare individual and group differences. Age and load are both factors that impact the MRE. Application These findings present measurement considerations for use in human reach investigation and design.

Nonlinear Axisymmetric Deformation Model for Structures of Revolution

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 420-447
Author(s):  
Ayman Mourad ◽  
Jawad Zaarour
Keyword(s):  
Coordinate System ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Axisymmetric Deformation ◽  
Large Displacement ◽  
Deformation Model ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Cylindrical Coordinate ◽  
Mathematical Derivation ◽  
Displacement Effects

AbstractAn axisymmetric formulation for modeling three-dimensional deformation of structures of revolution is presented. The axisymmetric deformation model is described using the cylindrical coordinate system. Large displacement effects and material nonlinearities and anisotropy are accommodated by the formulation. Mathematical derivation of the formulation is given, and an example is presented to demonstrate the capabilities and efficiency of the technique compared to the full three-dimensional model.

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