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Computational Information Geometry in Statistics: Theory and Practice
Entropy, 2014 A broad view of the nature and potential of computational information geometry in statistics is offered. This new area suitably extends the manifold-based approach of classical information geometry to a simplicial setting, in order to obtain an ...
Frank Critchley, Paul Marriott
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Smart Topology Optimization Using Adaptive Neighborhood Simulated Annealing
Applied Sciences, 2021 Topology optimization (TO) of engineering products is an important design task to maximize performance and efficiency, which can be divided into two main categories of gradient-based and non-gradient-based methods.
Hossein R. Najafabadi +5 more
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A Robust and Accurate Landing Methodology for Drones on Moving Targets
Drones, 2022 This paper presents a framework for performing autonomous precise landing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on dynamic targets. The main goal of this work is to design the methodology and the controlling algorithms that will allow multi-rotor drones to ...
Assaf Keller, Boaz Ben-Moshe
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Real-Time Stereo-Based Ocean Surface Mapping for Robotic Floating Platforms: Concept and Methodology
Sensors, 2023 Consider the case of a small, unmanned boat that is performing an autonomous mission. Naturally, such a platform might need to approximate the ocean surface of its surroundings in real-time.
Or Greenberg, Boaz Ben-Moshe
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Using Feedback Strategies in Simulated Annealing with Crystallization Heuristic and Applications
Applied Sciences, 2021 This paper represents how typical advanced engineering design can be structured using a set of parameters and objective functions corresponding to the nature of the problem. The set of parameters can be in different types, including integer, real, cyclic,
Guilherme C. Duran +7 more
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Sensors, 2021 This work shows the application of an ultrasonic multiple-scattering sensor for monitoring water-in-petroleum emulsions. The sensor consists of a commercial ultrasonic transducer with an array of cylindrical scatterers placed in the near field.
Alberto L. Durán +5 more
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Dimensional Tolerances in Mechanical Assemblies: A Cost-Based Optimization Approach
Applied Sciences, 2023 There is a widely accepted consensus that component manufacturing precision is directly correlated with improved functional performance. However, this increase in precision comes at the expense of higher manufacturing costs, resulting in a trade-off ...
Eduardo Umaras +3 more
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Robust Algorithm Software for NACA 4-Digit Airfoil Shape Optimization Using the Adjoint Method
Applied Sciences, 2023 Optimizing the aerodynamic shape of an airfoil is a critical concern in the aviation industry. The introduction of flexible airfoils has allowed the shape of the airfoil to vary, depending on the flight conditions. Therefore, in this study, we propose an
Naser Tanabi +3 more
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Power Line Charging Mechanism for Drones
Drones, 2021 The use of multirotor drones has increased dramatically in the last decade. These days, quadcopters and Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) drones can be found in many applications such as search and rescue, inspection, commercial photography ...
Boaz Ben-Moshe
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Improving the Gridshells’ Regularity by Using Evolutionary Techniques
Mathematics, 2021 Designing and optimizing gridshell structures have been very attractive problems in the last decades. In this work, two indexes are introduced as “length ratio” and “shape ratio” to measure the regularity of a gridshell and are compared to the existing ...
Marjan Goodarzi +2 more
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