A platform for initial testing of multiple camouflage patterns

The human visual system is still an important factor in military warfare; military personnel receive training on effective search strategies, and camouflage that can effectively conceal objects and personnel is a key component of a successful integrated survivability strategy. Previous methods of camouflage assessment have, amongst others, used psychophysics to generate distinctiveness metrics. However, the population from which the human observers are drawn is often not well defined, or necessarily appropriate. In this experiment we designed a new platform for testing multiple patterns based on a camouflaged object detection task, and investigate whether trained military observers perform better than civilians. We use a two-alternative forced choice paradigm, with participants searching images of woodland for a replica military helmet displaying Olive Green, Multi Terrain Pattern, US Marine Pattern or, as a conspicuous control, UN Peacekeeper Blue. Our data show that there is no difference in detection performance between the two observer groups but that there are clear differences in the effectiveness of the different helmet colour patterns in a temperate woodland environment. We conclude that when tasks involve very short stimulus presentation times, task-specific training has little effect on the success of target detection and thus this paradigm is particularly suitable for robust estimates of camouflage efficacy.     

舰载直升机反潜搜索最佳方案优选模型及应用

目前,舰载直升机已成为现代水面舰艇搜潜反潜的重要力量,为了提高作战效率,对舰载直升机在反潜搜索中的战斗使用进行了研究,建立了搜索力的最优配置模型,解决了在已知目标分布的条件下舰载直升机反潜搜索中选择初始探测点、确定搜索路径、确定搜索次数以及搜索效率评估等问题,并在几种常见的目标分布下对最佳搜索方案作了实例演示,为舰载直升机的反潜战斗使用提供了依据。     

New results on rendezvous search on the interval

In a rendezvous search problem, two players are placed in a network and must try to meet each other in the least possible expected time. We look at rendezvous search on a discrete interval in which the players are initially placed using independent draws (usually assumed to be from the same distribution). Some optimal solutions are known if this distribution is uniform, and also for certain other special types of distribution. In this article, we present two new results. First, we characterize the complete set of solutions for the uniform case, showing that all optimal strategies must have two specific properties (namely, of being swept and strictly geodesic). Second, we relate search strategies on the interval to proper binary trees, and use this correspondence to derive a recurrence relation for solutions to the symmetric rendezvous problem for any initial distribution. This relation allows us to solve any such problem computationally by dynamic programming. Finally, some ideas for future research are discussed. © Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Naval Research Logistics 60: 454–467, 2013     

具有分流型抑制机制的视网膜细胞神经网络模型及其应用

视觉细胞之间存在的侧抑制机制能够对接收到的视觉信息进行选择性的提取。运用数学方法模拟视觉细胞之间存在的这种生理机制,提出了一种具有分流型抑制机制的视网膜细胞神经网络模型(SIRCNN),分析了该模型的稳定性,给出了等价电路图,并且基于此模型提出了一种边缘检测算法。将该算法应用于图像边缘检测中,试验结果表明,这种以生物视觉感知机理为基础的神经计算方法可有效地增强图像反差,检测图像边缘。由于细胞神经网络具有高速并行运算、便于硬件实现等特点,因此这种方法在图像实时处理中也具有很大的潜力和应用前景。     

MF-CFI: A fused evaluation index for camouflage patterns based on human visual perception

The evaluation index of camouflage patterns is important in the field of military application. It is the goal that researchers have always pursued to make the computable evaluation indicators more in line with the human visual mechanism. In order to make the evaluation method more computationally intelligent, a Multi-Feature Camouflage Fused Index (MF-CFI) is proposed based on the comparison of grayscale, color and texture features between the target and the background. In order to verify the effectiveness of the proposed index, eye movement experiments are conducted to compare the proposed index with existing indexes including Universal Image Quality Index (UIQI), Camouflage Similarity Index (CSI) and Structural Similarity (SSIM). Twenty-four different simulated targets are designed in a grassland background, 28 observers participate in the experiment and record the eye movement data during the observation process. The results show that the highest Pearson correlation coefficient is observed between MF-CFI and the eye movement data, both in the designed digital camouflage patterns and large-spot camouflage patterns. Since MF-CFI is more in line with the detection law of camouflage targets in human visual perception, the proposed index can be used for the comparison and parameter optimization of camouflage design algorithms.     

A pareto race

A dynamic and visual “free-search” type of interactive procedure for multiple-objective linear programming is presented. The method enables a decision maker to freely search any part of the efficient frontier by controlling the speed and direction of motion. The objective function values are represented in numeric form and as bar graphs on a display. The method is implemented on an IBM PC/1 microcomputer and is illustrated using a multiple-objective linear-programming model for managing disposal of sewage sludge in the New York Bight. Some other applications are also briefly discussed.     

高铁大风预警模式挖掘

高铁大风预警的传统方法基于风速预测,当瞬时值高于限速阈值时触发报警,存在大量的误报警,不必要的限速控制影响了高铁行车效率。创新地提出了基于序列模式的预警方法,旨在挖掘报警事件前序数据中的频繁模式,找出报警事件的变化规律,通过滤除与非预警序列共有的频繁模式,得到预警序列独有的序列特征,构建了预警模式库。经兰新高铁沿线的监测数据验证,该方法在提高预测准确率的基础上降低了漏报率,同时有效地减少了模式匹配所需的时间,为提前预警预留充分的时间窗口,更加符合实际应用的需求。     

多机吊放声纳对潜警戒扇面动态计算方法

针对多架反潜直升机使用吊放声纳搜索时的对潜警戒扇面动态计算问题,根据搜索方法建立多机悬停点坐标解算模型;采用等效的方法,将当前悬停点吊放声纳的探测区域与所有已完成探测的悬停点不存在潜艇的区域等效为对潜警戒范围进行计算;建立了各悬停点探测区域相对舰艇编队舷角的动态计算模型;给出了动态计算多机对潜警戒扇面起始、终止舷角的计算方法。最后仿真计算了对潜警戒扇面随搜索时间、间距系数的动态变化关系。结果显示:对潜警戒扇面将在一定范围内周期性动态变化;且受间距系数的影响较大。     

基于效能分析的工程建设投资分配模型研究

分析了基数滚动切块和层次分析-目标规划(AnalyticHierarchyProcessandGoalProgramming)投资分配模型的利弊,探讨了工程建设投资效能的估计方法,研究建立了基于效能分析的投资分配优化模型.该模型经实际算例分析证明,模型的思路清晰,便于理解和操作,具有较好的实用性.     

基于正交设计的反舰导弹末制导雷达参数优化

分析了反舰导弹末制导雷达的目标捕捉的限制条件,以一种典型的目标态势为前提建立了基于蒙特卡洛仿真法的目标捕捉概率计算模型,在此基础上利用正交设计的方法对末制导雷达参数组合进行寻优,并通过调整重要因素水平进行多次实验,得到了适合当前目标态势的较优参数组合,为提高反舰导弹目标捕捉能力的相关研究提供了参考。     

The United States Coast Guard Computer-Assisted Search Planning system (CASP)

This paper provides an overview of the Computer-Assisted Search Planning (CASP) system developed for the United States Coast Guard. The CASP information processing methodology is based upon Monte Carlo simulation to obtain an initial probability distribution for target location and to update this distribution to account for drift due to currents and winds. A multiple scenario approach is employed to generate the initial probability distribution. Bayesian updating is used to reflect negative information obtained from unsuccessful search. The principal output of the CASP system is a sequence of probability “maps” which display the current target location probability distributions throughout the time period of interest. CASP also provides guidance for allocating search effort based upon optimal search theory.     

一种面向目标的伪彩色图像融合算法

针对远距离红外与可见光融合图像中目标不突出的问题,提出了一种面向目标的伪彩色图像融合算法。基于目标特征将红外图像分割为目标区域和背景区域,以人类视觉的生物机理和感受野的数学模型为基础,利用差分高斯函数(Difference of Gaussians,DOG)模拟视觉拮抗特性,对目标区域和背景区域用改进的感受野模型和不同的彩色映射规则进行伪彩色图像融合。实验结果显示:该算法能够保留图像共有特征,突出独有特征,融合图像色彩自然、目标突出,具有良好的视觉效果。     

Optimal search using two nonconcurrent sensors

Search for a stationary target is considered for a situation in which two sensors are available, but cannot be used simultaneously. The cost (in time) of switching from one sensor to the other is ignored, and each sensor is assumed to have perfect discrimination. For a specified class of searches an optimal allocation of search effort is obtained. In the case of a circular normal prior target location distribution, an example is presented in which one sensor is assumed to have a fixed sweep width and the other a stochastic sweep width. An optimal plan is found for this example. This plan produces an allocation of search effort which is expended in a disk by one sensor and in a bounding annulus by the other.     

大型复杂武器装备质量综合评价及其支持系统设计

从大型复杂武器装备系统的具体特点出发,运用基于TOPSIS主成分价值函数模型的主成分分析法（PCA）,构建了大型复杂武器装备质量综合评估模型。进行了实证分析,结果表明,该方法的应用使前三个主成分综合携带了原系统全部信息的96.04%,避免了信息的重叠和交叉,也克服了主观因素对评价的影响,更客观全面地反映了设备的质量状况。最后通过对其支持系统的设计,实现对企业与部队不同质量管理决策层的信息支持。     

Algorithmic and approximation analyses of the shorter queue model

A system of two parallel queues where the arrivals from a single stream of customers join the shorter queue is considered. Arrivals form a homogeneous Poisson stream and the service times in each of the two queues are independent exponential variates. By treating one of the queues as bounded, the steady-state probability vector for the system can be expressed in a modified matrix-geometric form and can be computed efficiently. Computational procedures for the sojourn time distribution and characteristics of the departure stream are developed. Some numerical results are presented, and based on these results an efficient approximation scheme for the model is developed which can be readily extended to systems with more than two parallel queues.     

Estimation of a hidden service distribution of an M/G/∞ system

The maximum likelihood estimator of the service distribution function of an M/G/∞ service system is obtained based on output time observations. This estimator is useful when observation of the service time of each customer could introduce bias or may be impossible. The maximum likelihood estimator is compared to the estimator proposed by Mark Brown, [2]. Relative to each other, Brown's estimator is useful in light traffic while the maximum likelihood estimator is applicble in heavy trafic. Both estimators are compared to the empirical distribution function based on a sample of service times and are found to have drawbacks although each estimator may have applications in special circumstances.     

An inventory model with search for best ordering price

This paper presents a single-item inventory model with deterministic demand where the buyer is allowed to search for the most favorable price before deciding on the order quantity. In the beginning of each period, a sequential random sample can be taken from a known distribution and there is a fixed cost per search. The decision maker is faced with the task of deciding when to initiate and when to stop the search process, as well as determining the optimal order quantity once the search process is terminated. The objective is to minimize total expected costs while satisfying all demands on time. We demonstrate that a set of critical numbers determine the optimal stopping and ordering strategies. We present recursive expressions yielding the critical numbers, as well as the minimal expected cost from the beginning of every period to the end of the horizon.     

阵列雷达双零点单脉冲低角跟踪算法

针对阵列雷达体制,从改进单脉冲的角度出发研究了低角跟踪问题。在多径阵列信号模型的基础上,利用极大似然估计原理推导了双零点单脉冲测角算法,通过数字波束形成实现双零点单脉冲系统修正和、差方向图。仿真分析了双零点单脉冲测角性能,得出测角性能与信噪比、目标仰角以及复反射系数的关系。用实测数据对该算法进行验证,结果表明:当目标仰角小于1/4波束宽度时,测角均方根误差达到1/40波束宽度,可以有效解决低角跟踪问题。     

往复活塞泵工作特性影响因素分析

为了系统地研究往复活塞泵的动态特性,分析往复活塞泵工作特性的影响因素,应用模块化建模思想,采用集中参数模型,基于AMESim平台建立了往复活塞式自增压系统仿真模型。分别研究蓄压器气腔初始压力、燃气发生器下游等效容腔体积和燃气发生器喷嘴数量对往复活塞泵工作特性的影响。结果表明:蓄压器气腔初始压力越大,往复活塞泵启动越快,但是其稳定工作时调节能力越弱;燃气发生器下游等效容腔的体积越小,往复活塞泵的启动时间越短,但是压力波动越大;燃气发生器喷嘴个数越多,燃气发生器内压力波动越小,但是增压速度变慢,导致往复活塞泵启动时间有所增加。     

基于运动相似性的监控轨迹聚合分析

对于监控轨迹序列集,提出一种使用运动特征发现其潜在语义内容的方法.在特征统计估计阶段,将轨迹曲线中的拐点特征加入到核密度估计过程中,得到准确平滑的方向多性态分布;使用隐马尔科夫模型估计轨迹子类中存在的串行或并行空间模式.最后以运动特征分布为基础,提出一种基于运动相似性的轨迹层次聚合模型.实验结果表明,该模型可以有效地分...