scholarly journals Virtual PLC Lab Enabled Physical Layer Improvement Proposals for PRIME and G3-PLC Standards

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1777 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asier Llano ◽  
Itziar Angulo ◽  
David de la Vega ◽  
Laura Marron
Keyword(s):  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Standardized Test ◽  
Physical Layer ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Normal Operation ◽  
Error Correction Codes ◽  
Test Environment ◽  
Performance Improvements ◽  
Advanced Metering ◽  
Test Scenarios

Narrowband (NB) powerline communication (PLC) is extensively adopted by utilities for the communication in advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) systems. PLC technology needs to overcome channel disturbances present in certain grid segments. This study analyzes improvement proposals of the physical layer of the main narrowband PLC technologies approved by international communication organizations that are currently deployed in Europe: Powerline Intelligent Metering Evolution (PRIME) 1.3.6, PRIME 1.4, and G3-PLC, in order to improve PLC performance under channel disturbances. This thorough study is based on simulations carried out by an innovative ad hoc Virtual PLC Lab, developed by the authors, applied in replicable, fully-automated, and cost reduced test scenarios. The analysis is performed by applying standardized test methods and metrics, and by evaluating the influence of a set of representative channel disturbances defined by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and selected noises generated by distributed energy resources (DER) in normal operation. PLC performance improvements in terms of equalizer curve fitting, error correction codes, and noisy subcarrier suppression mechanisms are presented. The performance gain due to each physical improvement proposal is accurately measured and compared under the same conditions in a replicable and automated test environment in order to evaluate the use of the proposals in the evolution of future PLC technologies.

scholarly journals Modelling Software Architecture for Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping

Automation ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-61
Author(s):  
Bhavyansh Mishra ◽  
Robert Griffin ◽  
Hakki Erhan Sevil
Keyword(s):  
System Integration ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Simultaneous Localization And Mapping ◽  
Software Systems ◽  
Model Driven ◽  
Performance Improvements ◽  
Software Model ◽  
Localization And Mapping ◽  
Stereo Cameras ◽  
Core Components

Visual simultaneous localization and mapping (VSLAM) is an essential technique used in areas such as robotics and augmented reality for pose estimation and 3D mapping. Research on VSLAM using both monocular and stereo cameras has grown significantly over the last two decades. There is, therefore, a need for emphasis on a comprehensive review of the evolving architecture of such algorithms in the literature. Although VSLAM algorithm pipelines share similar mathematical backbones, their implementations are individualized and the ad hoc nature of the interfacing between different modules of VSLAM pipelines complicates code reuseability and maintenance. This paper presents a software model for core components of VSLAM implementations and interfaces that govern data flow between them while also attempting to preserve the elements that offer performance improvements over the evolution of VSLAM architectures. The framework presented in this paper employs principles from model-driven engineering (MDE), which are used extensively in the development of large and complicated software systems. The presented VSLAM framework will assist researchers in improving the performance of individual modules of VSLAM while not having to spend time on system integration of those modules into VSLAM pipelines.

Vehicular Cloud Computing

2014 ◽  
pp. 262-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kayhan Zrar Ghafoor ◽  
Marwan Aziz Mohammed ◽  
Kamalrulnizam Abu Bakar ◽  
Ali Safa Sadiq ◽  
Jaime Lloret
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Vehicular Networks ◽  
Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Vehicular Cloud Computing ◽  
Vehicular Cloud ◽  
Performance Improvements ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Research Outcome ◽  
Hoc Networks

Recently, Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANET) have attracted the attention of research communities, leading car manufacturers, and governments due to their potential applications and specific characteristics. Their research outcome was started with awareness between vehicles for collision avoidance and Internet access and then expanded to vehicular multimedia communications. Moreover, vehicles’ high computation, communication, and storage resources set a ground for vehicular networks to deploy these applications in the near future. Nevertheless, on-board resources in vehicles are mostly underutilized. Vehicular Cloud Computing (VCC) is developed to utilize the VANET resources efficiently and provide subscribers safe infotainment services. In this chapter, the authors perform a survey of state-of-the-art vehicular cloud computing as well as the existing techniques that utilize cloud computing for performance improvements in VANET. The authors then classify the VCC based on the applications, service types, and vehicular cloud organization. They present the detail for each VCC application and formation. Lastly, the authors discuss the open issues and research directions related to VANET cloud computing.

Cellular IoT for Mobile Autonomous Reporting in the Smart Grid

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 50-65
Author(s):  
Ana E. Goulart ◽  
Abhijeet Sahu
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Smart Meters ◽  
Grid Systems ◽  
Processing Power ◽  
Data Rates ◽  
Machine Type Communications ◽  
Advanced Metering ◽  
Safety Systems ◽  
Delay Tolerant

Wireless access technologies are being embedded in utility meters, health devices, public safety systems, among others. These devices have low processing power and communicate at low data rates. New communication standards are being developed to support these machine-type communications (MTC), such as Cellular Internet of Things (CIoT), which is being developed by the third generation partnership project (3GPP). CIoT introduces cooperative ultra-narrow band (C-UNB) communications. It supports ad-hoc uplink transmissions, delay-tolerant downlink transmissions, and a simple authentication scheme. The C-UNB approach is proposed for Mobile Autonomous Reporting (MAR) applications, but it is not clear if it can be used for smart grid systems, such as sensors and smart meters in the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). In this paper, the authors review the C-UNB approach, study its performance in terms of collision rate and throughput, and discuss its potential for smart grid reporting applications.

Alkali Activity of Granite Aggregates and Control in the Concrete of the Three Gorges Project

2013 ◽  
Vol 539 ◽  
pp. 249-254
Author(s):  
Zai Qin Wang ◽  
Chong Xi Liu ◽  
Zi Yun Wen ◽  
Zhen Li ◽  
Liang Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Standardized Test ◽  
Expansion Ratio ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Observation Time ◽  
Three Gorges Project ◽  
Three Gorges ◽  
Concrete Aggregates ◽  
The Three Gorges ◽  
The Three Gorges Project ◽  
And Control

On the basis of the existing standardized test methods of concrete aggregates alkali activity, the alkali activity of the granite aggregates is studied by extending the observation time. The results showed that the alkali reaction expansion ratio of the fresh granite broke through the 0.1% criterion limit after a decade of time. The reactant microstructure characteristic is similar to the structure of the alkali-silica reaction, the thickness of reaction layer is about 2~4 µm. Controlling the total alkali content of the dam concrete and replacing cement by mixing a certain proportion of fly ash can effectively prevent the occurrence of the AAR in the Three Gorges Project.

Comparison of Standardized Test Methods for Determining the Permeability of the Surface Layer of Concrete

2015 ◽  
Vol 1122 ◽  
pp. 141-144
Author(s):  
Tereza Komárková ◽  
Monika Králíková ◽  
Dalibor Kocáb ◽  
Petr Misák ◽  
Tomáš Stavař
Keyword(s):  
Surface Layer ◽  
Water Permeability ◽  
Standardized Test ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Standardized Assessment ◽  
Depth Of Penetration ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Durability Of Concrete

The durability of concrete can be assessed based on the quality of the surface layer of concrete, for which there are a few standardized assessment test methods. Usually, the quality of the surface layer of concrete is evaluated based on its air and water permeability. The aim of this experiment was to compare the outputs which provide some methods for determining the permeability of the surface layer of concrete (GWT, ISAT, TPT, the depth of penetration of water under pressure). The measured values using the individual methods of assessing the permeability of the surface layer of concrete very closely correspond.

Physical Evaluation of Insole Materials Used to Treat the Diabetic Foot

2008 ◽  
Vol 98 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angel Camp Faulí ◽  
Cristina Llobell Andrés ◽  
Norberto Porta Rosas ◽  
Maria José Fernández ◽  
Enrique Montiel Parreño ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Standardized Test ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Cellular Materials ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Selection Of

Background: The selection of materials for the production of multilayer insoles for diabetic feet is a difficult task owing to the lack of technical information about these materials. Therefore, objective criteria were established for the selection of these materials. Methods: Mechanical- and comfort-related tests for the mechanical characterization of different materials and their combinations were considered. These tests were conducted according to standardized test methods for polymeric cellular materials. Results: Criteria for the use of cellular materials were obtained. The properties of accommodation, cushioning, and filling materials were established and the most adequate polymer nature for each of the three applications was identified. Variables that affect the properties of these material combinations were studied. Conclusions: These test results will allow podiatrists to select insoles in a more objective way, thus achieving a more successful treatment for diabetic foot-related injuries. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 98(3): 229–238, 2008)

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