scholarly journals Object Distance Estimation Using a Single Image Taken from a Moving Rolling Shutter Camera

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (14) ◽  
pp. 3860
Author(s):  
Namhoon Kim ◽  
Junsu Bae ◽  
Cheolhwan Kim ◽  
Soyeon Park ◽  
Hong-Gyoo Sohn

This paper proposes a technique to estimate the distance between an object and a rolling shutter camera using a single image. The implementation of this technique uses the principle of the rolling shutter effect (RSE), a distortion within the rolling-shutter-type camera. The proposed technique has a mathematical strength compared to other single photo-based distance estimation methods that do not consider the geometric arrangement. The relationship between the distance and RSE angle was derived using the camera parameters (focal length, shutter speed, image size, etc.). Mathematical equations were derived for three different scenarios. The mathematical model was verified through experiments using a Nikon D750 and Nikkor 50 mm lens mounted on a car with varying speeds, object distances, and camera parameters. The results show that the mathematical model provides an accurate distance estimation of an object. The distance estimation error using the RSE due to the change in speed remained stable at approximately 10 cm. However, when the distance between the object and camera was more than 10 m, the estimated distance was sensitive to the RSE and the error increased dramatically.

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 155014771668968 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunyong Kim ◽  
Sun Young Park ◽  
Daehoon Kwon ◽  
Jaehyun Ham ◽  
Young-Bae Ko ◽  
...  

In wireless sensor networks, the accurate estimation of distances between sensor nodes is essential. In addition to the distance information available for immediate neighbors within a sensing range, the distance estimation of two-hop neighbors can be exploited in various wireless sensor network applications such as sensor localization, robust data transfer against hidden terminals, and geographic greedy routing. In this article, we propose a two-hop distance estimation method, which first obtains the region in which the two-hop neighbor nodes possibly exist and then takes the average of the distances to the points in that region. The improvement in the estimation accuracy achieved by the proposed method is analyzed in comparison with a simple summation method that adds two single-hop distances as an estimate of a two-hop distance. Numerical simulation results show that in comparison with other existing distance estimation methods, the proposed method significantly reduces the distance estimation error over a wide range of node densities.


2020 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
P.J.A. Alphonse ◽  
K.V. Sriharsha

Depth data from conventional cameras in monitoring fields provides a thorough assessment of human behavior. In this context, the depth of each viewpoint must be calculated using binocular stereo, which requires two cameras to retrieve 3D data. In networked surveillance environments, this drives excess energy and also provides extra infrastructure. We launched a new computational photographic technique for depth estimation using a single camera based on the ideas of perspective projection and lens magnification property. The person to camera distance (or depth) is obtained from understanding the focal length, field of view and magnification characteristics. Prior to finding distance, initially real height is estimated using Human body anthropometrics. These metrics are given as inputs to the Gradient-Boosting machine learning algorithm for estimating Real Height. And then magnification and Field of View measurements are extracted for each sample. The depth (or distance) is predicted on the basis of the geometrical relationship between field of view, magnification and camera at object distance. Using physical distance and height measurements taken in real time as ground truth, experimental validation is performed and it is inferred that with in 3m–7 m range, both in indoor and outdoor environments, the camera to person distance (Preddist) anticipated from field of view and magnification is 91% correlated with actual depth at a confidence point of 95% with RMSE of 0.579.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
Volodimir Korolov ◽  
Stepan Savchuk ◽  
Olha Korolova ◽  
Ihor Milkovich ◽  
Yaroslav Zaec

Some tasks require identification of landmarks in districts beyond the reach of existing optical observation facilities. The accuracy of their determination significantly affects the effectiveness of the use necessary equipment during the task. In the paper an algorithm to determine the object parameters using a flying platform is offered. An observation point is installed which is equipped with a navigation system to solve this task. This ensures its orientation and positioning. From the observation point an aerial observation point is displayed. It is suggested to use a flying platform. The coordinates of the flying platform are determined relative to the observation point, the coordinates of the landmarks are determined relative to the flying platform. The mathematical model of the estimation error determination of object coordinates with the help of a flying platform is proposed. The analysis of errors in determining the parameters of the object using a flying platform is conducted. Analysis of the results of mathematical modeling is conducted using the package of applications Mathcad. The dependence of these parameters on the relative position of the observation point, platforms and object is examined. It is shown that the main contribution to the error of determining the coordinates of the landmark is given by the errors of determining the observation point location and measuring the range. An analytical correlation is obtained, which allows to estimate the errors of determining the coordinates of the landmark using the flying platform with known errors in determining the observation point coordinates and the range determination of the range finder.


2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 26-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svetlana V. Avilkina ◽  
Marina A. Bakuleva ◽  
Nadezhda P. Kleynosova

Purpose of the research. The research of influence of the system of professional education on parameters of development of digital economy in Russian Federation regions can be conducted in different directions: identification of the professional education system status as the institute, providing the digital economy of the region with human resources; to identify the needs of the separate industries of economy for the specialists, having the corresponding competences for the work in the field of the digital economy. The purpose of this research is justification of the mathematical model, allowing creating evidential basic statistical sampling for the evaluation of the levels of mastering digital competences by lecturers of educational institutions of professional education.Materials and methods. In this work the estimation methods, based on soft computing is offered. This approach allows correlating a quality indicator of mastering digital competences and quantitative category, to create basic statistical sampling for the analysis of personnel potential in the field of professional education and assessment of digital competences development in the explored area. The competence-based approach is used for the assessment of readiness of lecturers of the professional education system to carry out the professional activity, aimed at providing development of digital economy of the region. The received values of levels of mastering different digital competences are aggregated on each indicator of a linguistic variable in summary values, which can be used as basic statistical sampling.Results. On the basis of this model statistical analysis of the human resources of the region in the aspect of formation of knowledge and abilities in the field of information and computer technologies can be carried out. This model can be used for information processing about testing of different groups: pedagogical employees, public and municipal officers. The results will allow to diagnose an initial status of levels of mastering digital competences of the employees of the regional industry or the studied organization and to carry out monitoring of development of human resources of the region within the Digital Economy project. Statistically the data obtained on the basis of the offered model are well interpreted with the use of standard graphic means (for example, diagrams and histograms).Conclusion. The developed mathematical model is tested on the basis of real data and accepted as the basic one for evaluating the level of mastering digital competences of lecturers by the Ministry of Education and Youth Policy of the Ryazan region. The offered model has characteristic of universality and can be applied to receive basic statistical samplings of the level of mastering digital competences of areas of the real sector of economy. Further researches are planned to be conducted in the sphere of automation of process of the statistical data analysis on digitalization of the population of the region, first of all in the sphere of professional education. On the basis of the mathematical model the algorithm of analytical processing of statistical data on monitoring of digital competences is developed.


Author(s):  
Olexandr Pavlenko ◽  
Serhii Dun ◽  
Maksym Skliar

In any economy there is a need for the bulky goods transportation which cannot be divided into smaller parts. Such cargoes include building structures, elements of industrial equipment, tracked or wheeled construction and agricultural machinery, heavy armored military vehicles. In any case, tractor-semitrailer should provide fast delivery of goods with minimal fuel consumption. In order to guarantee the goods delivery, tractor-semitrailers must be able to overcome the existing roads broken grade and be capable to tow a semi-trailer in off-road conditions. These properties are especially important for military equipment transportation. The important factor that determines a tractor-semitrailer mobility is its gradeability. The purpose of this work is to improve a tractor-semitrailer mobility with tractor units manufactured at PJSC “AutoKrAZ” by increasing the tractor-semitrailer gradeability. The customer requirements for a new tractor are determined by the maximizing the grade to 18°. The analysis of the characteristics of modern tractor-semitrailers for heavy haulage has shown that the highest rate of this grade is 16.7°. The factors determining the limiting gradeability value were analyzed, based on the tractor-semitrailer with a KrAZ-6510TE tractor and a semi-trailer with a full weight of 80 t. It has been developed a mathematical model to investigate the tractor and semi-trailer axles vertical reactions distribution on the tractor-semitrailer friction performances. The mathematical model has allowed to calculate the gradeability value that the tractor-semitrailer can overcome in case of wheels and road surface friction value and the tractive force magnitude from the engine. The mathematical model adequacy was confirmed by comparing the calculations results with the data of factory tests. The analysis showed that on a dry road the KrAZ-6510TE tractor with a 80 t gross weight semitrailer is capable to climb a gradient of 14,35 ° with its coupling mass full use condition. The engine's maximum torque allows the tractor-semitrailer to overcome a gradient of 10.45° It has been determined the ways to improve the design of the KrAZ-6510TE tractor to increase its gradeability. Keywords: tractor, tractor-semitrailer vehicle mobility, tractor-semitrailer vehicle gradeability.


Author(s):  
Oleksii Timkov ◽  
Dmytro Yashchenko ◽  
Volodymyr Bosenko

The article deals with the development of a physical model of a car equipped with measuring, recording and remote control equipment for experimental study of car properties. A detailed description of the design of the physical model and of the electronic modules used is given, links to application libraries and the code of the first part of the program for remote control of the model are given. Atmega microcontroller on the Arduino Uno platform was used to manage the model and register the parameters. When moving the car on the memory card saved such parameters as speed, voltage on the motor, current on the motor, the angle of the steered wheel, acceleration along three coordinate axes are recorded. Use of more powerful microcontrollers will allow to expand the list of the registered parameters of movement of the car. It is possible to measure the forces acting on the elements of the car and other parameters. In the future, it is planned to develop a mathematical model of motion of the car and check its adequacy in conducting experimental studies on maneuverability on the physical model. In addition, it is possible to conduct studies of stability and consumption of electrical energy. The physical model allows to quickly change geometric dimensions and mass parameters. In the study of highway trains, this approach will allow to investigate the various layout schemes of highway trains in the short term. It is possible to make two-axle road trains and saddle towed trains, three-way hitched trains of different layout. The results obtained will allow us to improve not only the mathematical model, but also the experimental physical model, and move on to further study the properties of hybrid road trains with an active trailer link. This approach allows to reduce material and time costs when researching the properties of cars and road trains. Keywords: car, physical model, experiment, road trains, sensor, remote control, maneuverability, stability.


Author(s):  
Serhii Kovbasenko ◽  
Andriy Holyk ◽  
Serhii Hutarevych

The features of an advanced mathematical model of motion of a truck with a diesel engine operating on the diesel and diesel gas cycles are presented in the article. As a result of calculations using the mathematical model, a decrease in total mass emissions as a result of carbon monoxide emissions is observed due to a decrease in emissions of nitrogen oxides and emissions of soot in the diesel gas cycle compared to the diesel cycle. The mathematical model of a motion of a truck on a city driving cycle according to GOST 20306-90 allows to study the fuel-economic, environmental and energy indicators of a diesel and diesel gas vehicle. The results of the calculations on the mathematical model will make it possible to conclude on the feasibility of converting diesel vehicles to using compressed natural gas. Object of the study – the fuel-economic, environmental and energy performance diesel engine that runs on dual fuel system using CNG. Purpose of the study – study of changes in fuel, economic, environmental and energy performance of vehicles with diesel engines operating on diesel and diesel gas cycles, according to urban driving cycle modes. Method of the study – calculations on a mathematical model and comparison of results with road tests. Bench and road tests, results of calculations on the mathematical model of motion of a truck with diesel, working on diesel and diesel gas cycles, show the improvement of environmental performance of diesel vehicles during the converting to compressed natural gas in operation. Improvement of environmental performance is obtained mainly through the reduction of soot emissions and nitrogen oxides emissions from diesel gas cycle operations compared to diesel cycle operations. The results of the article can be used to further develop dual fuel system using CNG. Keywords: diesel engine, diesel gas engine, CNG


1998 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Igor Basov ◽  
Donatas Švitra

Here a system of two non-linear difference-differential equations, which is mathematical model of self-regulation of the sugar level in blood, is investigated. The analysis carried out by qualitative and numerical methods allows us to conclude that the mathematical model explains the functioning of the physiological system "insulin-blood sugar" in both normal and pathological cases, i.e. diabetes mellitus and hyperinsulinism.


2001 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Buikis ◽  
J. Cepitis ◽  
H. Kalis ◽  
A. Reinfelds ◽  
A. Ancitis ◽  
...  

The mathematical model of wood drying based on detailed transport phenomena considering both heat and moisture transfer have been offered in article. The adjustment of this model to the drying process of papermaking is carried out for the range of moisture content corresponding to the period of drying in which vapour movement and bound water diffusion in the web are possible. By averaging as the desired models are obtained sequence of the initial value problems for systems of two nonlinear first order ordinary differential equations. 


2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
A. Hegyi ◽  
H. Vermeşan ◽  
V. Rus

Abstract In this paper we wish to present the numerical model elaborated in order to simulate some physical phenomena that influence the general deterioration of steel, whether hot dip galvanized or not, in reinforced concrete. We describe the physical and mathematical models, establishing the corresponding equation system, the initial and boundary conditions. We have also presented the numeric model associated to the mathematical model and the numeric methods of discretization and solution of the differential equations system that describes the mathematical model.


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