An algorithm for maximizing target achievement in the stochastic knapsack problem with normal returns

We consider the stochastic linear knapsack problem in which costs are known with certainty but returns are independent, normally distributed random variables. The objective is to maximize the probability that the overall return equals or exceeds a specified target value. A previously proposed preference order dynamic programming-based algorithm has been shown to be potentially suboptimal. We offer an alternative hybrid DP/branch-and-bound algorithm that both guarantees optimality and significantly outperforms generating the set of Pareto optimal returns.© 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

微型导弹纵向扰动抑制控制系统设计

为解决微型导弹所面临的扰动影响,同时充分继承工程经典线性频域设计方法,提出基于H_∞综合和等效输入扰动的扰动估计与抑制控制方法,应用于微型导弹纵向控制系统设计。该方法通过建立等效输入扰动系统解决非匹配扰动问题,采用H_∞优化将频域分析应用于扰动滤波器和复合控制器设计,以实现扰动估计与补偿,同时保证系统全局稳定性。通过时域及频域数值仿真,以及同扩张状态观测器控制方法和扰动观测器控制方法的拉偏对比分析充分验证了该方法的可行性和有效性。     

结合YdUaVa颜色模型和改进MobileNetV3的视频烟雾检测方法

为降低视频烟雾检测中的虚警率和提升检测效率,提出Y^dU^aV^a颜色模型,该模型可以表征烟雾的空间域分布特性和时间域变化特性。利用该颜色模型快速筛选出疑似烟雾图像块,降低虚警率和提升运算效率。提出改进的MobileNetV3网络结构,用于提取图像深度特征并对疑似烟雾图像块进行分类识别,检测视频中是否存在烟雾。视频烟雾检测仿真结果表明:该方法准确率和检测帧率高,虚警率低。     

Evaluation of effectiveness of polymer coatings in reducing blast-induced deformation of steel plates

Incorporating elastomers such as polymers in protective structures to withstand high energetic dynamic loads, has gained significant interest. The main objective of this study is to investigate the influence of a Polyurea coating towards the blast-induced response in steel plates. As such, Polyurea coated steel plates were tested under near-field blast loads, produced by the detonation of 1 kg of spherical nitromethane charges, at a standoff distance of 150 mm. Mild steel (XLERPLATE 350) and high-strength steel (BIS80) plates with thicknesses of 10 mm were Polyurea coated with thicknesses of 6 mm and 12 mm on either the front (facing the charge) or the back face. The deformation profiles were measured using 3D scanning. Numerical simulations were performed using the non-linear finite element code LS-DYNA. The strain-dependent behaviour of the steel and Polyurea were represented by Johnson-cook and Money-Rivlin constitutive models, respectively. The numerical models were validated by comparing the plate deflection results obtained from the experiments and were then used in the subsequent parametric study to investigate the optimum thickness of the Polyurea coating. The results indicate that back face coating contributes towards an approximately 20% reduction in the residual deformation as well as the absence of melting of the Polyurea layer, while the front-face coating can be used a means of providing additional standoff distance to the steel plates.     

Partial penetration of annular grooved projectiles impacting ductile metal targets

Changing and optimizing the projectile nose shape is an important way to achieve specific ballistic performance. One special ballistic performance is the embedding effect, which can achieve a delayed high-explosive reaction on the target surface. This embedding effect includes a rebound phase that is significantly different from the traditional penetration process. To better study embedment behavior, this study proposed a novel nose shape called an annular grooved projectile and defined its interaction process with the ductile metal plate as partial penetration. Specifically, we conducted a series of low-velocity-ballistic tests in which these steel projectiles were used to strike 16-mm-thick target plates made with 2024-O aluminum alloy. We observed the dynamic evolution characteristics of this aluminum alloy near the impact craters and analyzed these characteristics by corresponding cross-sectional views and numerical simulations. The results indicated that the penetration resistance had a brief decrease that was influenced by its groove structure, but then it increased significantly-that is, the fluctuation of penetration resistance was affected by the irregular nose shape. Moreover, we visualized the distribution of the material in the groove and its inflow process through the rheology lines in microscopic tests and the highlighted mesh lines in simulations. The combination of these phenomena revealed the embed-ment mechanism of the annular grooved projectile and optimized the design of the groove shape to achieve a more firm embedment performance. The embedment was achieved primarily by the target material filled in the groove structure. Therefore, preventing the shear failure that occurred on the filling material was key to achieving this embedding effect.     

Damage to aircraft composite structures caused by directed energy system: A literature review

This paper presents a comprehensive review of the research studies on direct energy system effect on aircraft composite structures to develop a good understanding of state-of-the-art research and devel-opment in this area. The review begins with the application of composite materials in the aircraft structures and highlights their particular areas of application and limitations. An overview of directed energy system is given. Some of the commonly used systems in this category are discussed and the working principles of laser energy systems are described. The experimental and numerical studies re-ported regarding the aircraft composite structures subject to the effect of directed energy systems, especially the laser systems are reviewed in detail. In particularly, the general effects of laser systems and the relevant damage mechanisms against the composite structures are reported. The review draws attention to the recent research and findings in this field and is expected to guide engineers/researchers in future theoretical, numerical, and experimental studies.     

A decomposition algorithm applied to planning the interdiction of stochastic networks

We describe the application of a decomposition based solution method to a class of network interdiction problems. The problem of maximizing the probability of sufficient disruption of the flow of information or goods in a network whose characteristics are not certain is shown to be solved effectively by applying a scenario decomposition method developed by Riis and Schultz [Comput Optim Appl 24 (2003), 267–287]. Computational results demonstrate the effectiveness of the algorithm and design decisions that result in speed improvements. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Naval Research Logistics, 2005.     

建省时期新疆防务建设全面展开之原因

左宗棠收复新疆后,清朝统治阶级在治边理念方面开始向近代化转型,新疆设省之议进入清朝统治者的视野,晚清治边理念转变是新疆防务建设全面展开的前提。1884年新疆建省,成为晚清新疆防务建设全面展开的保证,使晚清新疆防务建设达到顶峰。刘锦棠出任新疆巡抚,是新疆建省后防务建设得以全面展开的关键。     

舰艇红外隐身技术的探讨

舰艇红外隐身技术在现代战争中发挥着越来越重要的作用.定性描述了舰艇的主要红外辐射源,定量分析了舰艇和背景的红外辐射特征,通过分析舰艇对红外隐身的要求,结合舰艇红外隐身的发展现状,研究了舰艇红外隐身技术所采取的措施.