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Reliability of UAVs in Fire Services Operations. Tests and Measurements of Selected Parameters
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Reduction of Influence of the High-Frequency Noise on the Results of Surface Topography Measurements
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The effect of valley depth on areal form removal in surface topography measurements
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Determining horizontal curvature of railway track axis in mobile satellite measurements
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Calorimetric measurements and first principles to study the (Ag-Li) liquid system
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Calorimetric and Electromotive Force Measurements of Al-Li-Zn Liquid Solutions
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Low-Level Aerial Photogrammetry as a Source of Supplementary Data for ALS Measurements
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Wear measurements of self-lubricating bearing materials in small oscillatory movement
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Fiber-optic Fabry-Pérot sensors – modeling versus measurements results
PublicationThis paper describes how parameters of investigated substances and the fiber-optic Fabry-Pérot sensing interferometer affect the spectrum of the optical radiation at the output of the sensor. First, the modeling of the operation of the sensing interferometer was conducted. Most important parameters and effects that were taken into account are: dependences of the refractive indices of the core and the cladding, as well the mode...
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MicroGal Gravity Measurements with MGS-6 Micro-g LaCoste Gravimeter
PublicationKnowing the exact number of fruit and trees helps growers to make better decisions about how to manage their production in the orchard and prevent plant diseases. The current practice of yield estimation is to manually count fruit or flowers (before harvesting), which is a very time-consuming and costly process. Moreover it’s not practical for large orchards. It also doesn’t allow to make predictions of plant development in a more...
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Crack Mouth Opening Displacement for EH36 Shipbuilding Steel Measurements Dataset
PublicationThe dataset titled EH36 steel for shipbuilding (plate thickness 50 mm) – CMOD – force record, a0/W=0.6 contains a CMOD (Crack Mouth Opening Displacement) – Force record which is the base for evaluation of the fracture toughness of structural steel. Bend specimens with a Bx2B section (B = 50 mm), and relative initial crack length a0/W=0.60 were used. The test was carried out at ambient temperature in accordance with the ISO 12135...
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Could thermal imaging supplement surface electromyography measurements for skeletal muscles?
PublicationAbstract—(1) Background: The aim of this study is to present the results of experiments in which surface electromyography (sEMG) and thermal imaging were used to assess muscle activation during gait and to verify the hypothesis that there is a relationship in the case of low fatigue level between sEMG measured muscle activation, assessed in the frequency domain, and thermal factors calculated as minimum, maximum, kurtosis, mean,...
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Assessment of Fuel Cells’ State of Health by Low-Frequency Noise Measurements
PublicationWe proposed applying low-frequency (flicker) noise in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells under selected loads to assess their state of health. The measurement set-up comprised a precise data acquisition board and was able to record the DC voltage and its random component at the output. The set-up estimated the voltage noise power spectral density at frequencies up to a few hundred mHz. We observed the evolution of the electrical...
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Effects of laser pulse duration in two-photon vision threshold measurements
PublicationPulsed near-infrared (NIR) light sources can be successfully applied for both imaging and functional testing of the human eye, as published recently1. These two groups of applications have different requirements. For imaging applications, the most preferable is invisible scanning beam while efficiently visible stimulating beam is preferable for functional testing applications. The functional testing of human eye using NIR laser...
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Active Diagnostic Experimentation on Wind Turbine Blades with Vibration Measurements and Analysis
PublicationPaper deals with the key operational problems of wind turbosets, especially offshore, where vibrations are generated by rotor blades, as a consequence of erosive wear or icing. The primary causes of the imbalance of wind turbine rotors have been characterised, the observable symptoms of which include various forms of vibrations, transmitted from the turbine wheel to the bearing nodes of the power train components. Their identification...
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Practical Approach to IP Scheduled Throughput Measurements in Dual Connectivity Systems
PublicationIP scheduled throughput defined according to 3GPP TS 36.314 reflects user throughput regardless of traffic characteristics, and therefore has become one of the most important indicators for monitoring Quality of Service (QoS) of the end user in Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network (E-UTRAN). However, networks built on a distributed architecture make the above definition impossible to be applied directly due to the...
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Intercomparison on measurements of PCBs in pork fat during the Belgian PCB-crisis
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki porównania międzylaboratoryjnego oznaczania PCB w tłuszczu wieprzowym. Porównanie międzylaboratoryjne przeprowadzono w związku z tzw. "belgijskim kryzysem PCB" w latach 1999-2000. W porównaniu uczestniczyło 31 laboratoriów. Materiałem do badań były wyprodukowane w Instytucie Metod i Pomiarów Odniesienia (IRMM) w Geel - Belgia, trzy materiały odniesienia zawierające PCB w tłuszczu wieprzowym (suma PCB...
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Virtual Models of Analog-Digital Converters in Education of Electrical Measurements and Instrumentation.
PublicationPrzedstawiono opracowane przez autorów przyrządy wirtualne do demonstracji działania przetworników analogowo-cyfrowych: integracyjnego, kompensacyjnego, sigma-delta, z pośrednim sygnałem częstotliwościowym. Programy umożliwiają obserwację zmian napięcia w punktach charakterystycznych układów w spowolnionej skali czasowej. Możliwe jest również zadawanie zakłóceń.
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Measurements of surface roughness of heads of human hip joints in lubrication aspects
PublicationW niniejszej pracy przedstawiono wyniki pomiarów chropowatości chrząstki stawowej na powierzchniach głów kostnych stawu biodrowego człowieka. Pomiarów dokonano przy pomocy czujników mechanicznych i laserowych. Praca zawiera wyniki analizy statystycznej.
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Evaluation of reinforcement corrosion rate in concrete structures by electrochemical noise measurements
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki obliczeń rezystancji polaryzacyjnej w układzie złożonym z dwóch elektrod (ze stali węglowej oraz elektrody odniesienia), umieszczonych w otulinie betonowej. Szybkość korozji ulega zmianom uzależnionym od stopnia nasiąknięcia betonu roztworem zawierającym jony chlorkowe. Zmiany rezystancji polaryzacyjnej elektrody stalowej oceniane są na podstawie pomiarów prądowego i potencjałowego szumu elektrochemicznego....
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Comparative analysis of positioning accuracy of Samsung Galaxy smartphones in stationary measurements
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Methodology for Performing Territorial Sea Baseline Measurements in Selected Waterbodies of Poland
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Application of an Autonomous/Unmanned Survey Vessel (ASV/USV) in Bathymetric Measurements
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Deformation measurements in granular bodies using a particle image velocimetry technique
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono wyniki pomiarów tensora odkształceń w materiałach granulowanych podczas przepływu silosowego i wyciągania ścianki z gruntu. Pomiary wykonano przy zastosowaniu techniki obrazu cyfrowego PIV wykorzystującego technikę korelacji.
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Comparison of commercial thermoluminescent readers regarding high-dose high-temperature measurements
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Verification of GNSS Measurements of the Railway Track Using Standard Techniques for Determining Coordinates
PublicationThe problem of the reproduction of the railway geometric layout in the global spatial system is currently solved in the form of measurements that use geodetic railway networks and also, in recent years, efficient methods of mobile positioning (mainly satellite and inert). The team of authors from the Gdańsk University of Technology and the Maritime University in Gdynia as part of the research project InnoSatTrack is looking for...
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Analysis of the influence of ferromagnetic contaminations in plastics on the measurements of disturbances of magnetic field of the Earth
PublicationPlastics can be contaminated with small particles or filings with ferromagnetic properties. These contaminations cause significant disturbances in the magnetic field in the case of taking measurements of very low magnetic fields. The analysis of the influence of contaminated plastics on magnetic measurements is presented in this paper.
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Measurements of ASON/GMPLS connection control layer performance according to the ETSI methodology
PublicationMeasurements of performance have always been crucial for evaluation of telecommunication systems, especially for implementation of network control elements responsible for connection handling which regards to bandwidth reservation, modification and release. That problem also arises in Automatically Switched Optical Network/Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching (ASON/GMLPS) architecture, which is considered as one of the components...
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Tracking body movement for radio channel measurements in BAN with indoor positioning system
PublicationThis paper presents indoor positioning system based on inertial navigation with additional distance measurements using UWB modems and map matching to increase accuracy and eliminate position drift. Such system may be used to track position of human body during radio channel measurements for body area networks. Performance of proposed system and limitations caused by inertial navigation are briefly described.
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Auto-Correction of Non-Anechoic Antenna Measurements Based on Multi-Taper Approach
PublicationMeasurements of antenna prototypes are normally performed in dedicated, yet costly environments such as anechoic chambers (ACs). However, the AC construction cost might be unjustified when the measurements aim to support education, or budget-tight research. Alternatively, experiments can be realized in non-anechoic regime and refined using appropriate methods. In this letter, a framework for correction of antenna far-field measurements...
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Accuracy of marine gravimetric measurements in terms of geodetic coordinates of land reference benchmark
PublicationThe article presents how the values of (3D) coordinates of land reference points affect the results of gravimetric measurements made from the ship in sea areas. These measurements are the basis for 3D maritime inertial navigation, improving ships' operational safety. The campaign verifying the network absolute point coordinates used as a reference point for relative marine gravity measurements was described. The obtained values...
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Accurate rolling resistance Rolling resistance measurements can be influenced by a number of factors
PublicationTire rolling resistance is one of the most difficult-to-measure parameters of the tire/ pavement interface, especially if road measurements are required. First of all, it is necessary to measure a fairly small force in the system that is heavily loaded by other forces and subjected to many adverse effects causing measurement errors. The second problem is related to the fact that tire rolling resistance depends on many factors,...
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Highly Precised and Efficient Robot-Based ESPAR Antenna Measurements in Realistic Environments
PublicationIn this paper, we present a novel approach utilizing a small Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) equipped with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology to facilitate large-scale outdoor automated measurements. The system employs dedicated software and measurement scripts to autonomously navigate the robot along predefined routes, stopping at multiple points for data collection. This method minimizes observational error and...
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Radio Channel Measurements in 868 MHz Off-Body Communications in a Ferry Environment
PublicationIn this paper, a characterization of the 868 MHz off-body radio channel in BANs is presented. Measurements were carried out in a ferry environment using a specific set-up. A method for path loss using radio distance measurements (RDMs) was developed. It allows to automate the measurements process and make it independent from the variable speed of a moving person. Based on the observed path loss as a function of distance, the obtained...
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Raman Spectra Measurements for Chemical Identifications - Aspect of Uncertainty Sources and Reduction of Their Effects
PublicationRaman spectrometers enable fast and non-contact identification of examined chemicals. These devices measure Raman spectra and compare with the spectra database to identify unknown and often illicit chemicals (e.g. drugs, explosives) usually without any sample preparation. Raman spectra measurements are a challenge due to noise and interferences present outside the laboratories (field applications). The design of a portable Raman...
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Certified Reference Material - as a necessary tool for the quality control and quality assurance of measurements
PublicationReference materials are necessary to control and ensure the quality of the measurements. The demand for analytical information on the composition of different material objects makes it necessary to produce an even wider range of materials.
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An in-depth look at the tire rubber hardness influence on tire/road noise measurements
PublicationWhen assessing the acoustic quality of a road pavement with the close-proximity (CPX) or the on-board sound intensity (OBSI) method, the rubber hardness of the reference tire substantially affects the measurement. Practical experience shows that measurement tires can get significantly harder within a single measurement season. This is why one would like to normalize measurements to a reference rubber hardness. The recently published...
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Permeability of sandy soils estimated from particle size distribution and field measurements
PublicationAccurate estimation of soil permeability is crucial in many geotechnical applications. Empirical and theoretical equations based on soil particle size distribution (PSD) offer a fast and cheap way for preliminary estimation of permeability in granular soils, however the results obtained from various formulas available in the literature often show significant discrepancies. While several comparative studies on this topic have been...
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Accuracy assessment of mobile satellite measurements in relation to the geometrical layout of rail tracks
PublicationThe paper presents the campaigns of mobile satellite measurements, carried out in 2009–2015 on the railway and tram lines. The accuracy of the measurement method has been analysed on the basis of the results obtained in both horizontal and vertical planes. The track axis deviation from the defined geometric shape has been analysed in the areas clearly defined in terms of geometry, i.e. on the straight sections and sections with...
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Testing of the longest span soil-steel bridge in Europe – new quality in measurements
PublicationThe article describes interdisciplinary and comprehensive diagnostic tests of final bridge inspection and acceptance proposed for a soil – steel bridge made of corrugated sheets, being the European span length record holder (25.74 m). As an effect of an original concept a detailed and precise information about the structure response was collected. The load test design was based on the nonlinear numerical simulations performed by...
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Self-Calibrating Stress Measurement System Based on Multidirectional Barkhausen Noise Measurements
PublicationThe system presented in this paper enables automatization of the two-dimensional calibration process (determination of Barkhausen noise (BN) intensity dependence on in-plane components of strain). Then, using dedicated software created by the authors in LabVIEW environment, and with the help of two dimensional calibration data one can effectively determine strain and stress distribution i.e. magnitude and orientation of main strain/stress...
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Measurements of Two-phase Flows in Pipelines Using Radioisotopes and Statistical Signal Processing
PublicationThis paper presents an application of radiotracers and gamma absorption method in two-phase flow measurements in pipelines. Two different methods were implemented to analysis of acquired signals. Investigated methods are based on the cross-correlation function and the phase of the cross-spectral density distribution. The examples presented in the article illustrate the application of the radioisotopes to evaluation of liquid-gas...
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Tyre/road noise measurements on ISO tracks according to the UNECE Regulation 117
PublicationWithin the Polish-Norwegian research project ELANORE, a limited Round Robin Test has been performed on 3 ISO tracks in Northern Europe. The basic objective of the project is to improve the EU directive on labelling of tyres for noise and rolling resistance, and this directive is based on the measurement procedures defined in the UN ECE Reg.117. The same test car, test tyres and measurement equipment as well as personnel were used...
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Tyre/road noise measurements on ISO tracks using the modified CPX method
PublicationTyre rolling noise test method specified in the UNECE Regulation 117 is directly used in the Tyre Labelling Directive. Noise level specified on EU Tyre Label of each new tyre available on the European market was determined based on vehicle coast-by noise measurements performed on the standard reference road surface proscribed in the ISO 10844:2014. Available data from investigations by the vehicle and tyre industry and results...
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Designing of Track Axis Alignment with the Use of Satellite Measurements and Particle Swarm Optimization
PublicationDesigning of the track’s alignment is a key issue from the point of view of maintaining of proper geometries. The paper presents a design method for sections of railway line located in the horizontal arch. The method is adapted to the technique of mobile satellite measurements. The general principles of this measurement method have been described in the article. A project's solution has been presented using mathematical notation...
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Radioisotope measurements of the liquid-gas flow in the horizontal pipeline using phase method
PublicationThe paper presents application of the gamma-absorption method to a two-phase liquid-gas flow investigation in a horizontal pipeline. The water-air mixture was examined by a set of two Am-241 radioactive sources and two NaI(Tl) scintillation probes. For analysis of the electrical signals obtained from detectors the cross-spectral density function (CSDF) was applied. Results of the gas phase average velocity measurements for CSDF...
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Automatic Correction of Non-Anechoic Antenna Measurements Using Complex Morlet Wavelets
PublicationReal-world performance of antennas is normally tested in anechoic chambers (ACs). Alternatively, experimental validation can be performed in non-anechoic environments and refined in the course of post-processing. Unfortunately, the existing methods are difficult to setup and prone to failure. In this letter, a wavelet-based framework for correction of non-anechoic antenna measurements has been proposed. The method involves automatic...
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Geospatial Coverage and Signal Quality Measurements of Terrestrial DAB+ Network in Northern Poland
PublicationModern signal coverage maps are prepared based on industry-standard radio propagation models, which take into account a number of parameters, including: type of antenna, distance from the transmitter, type of terrain, etc. However, such simulations are prone to location-specific inaccuracies, and should be verified with in-situ measurements. This paper presents results of a field test of a terrestrial DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting...
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Automatic Correction of Non-Anechoic Antenna Measurements using Low-Pass Filters
PublicationPrototype measurements belong to key steps in the development of antenna structures. They are normally performed in expensive facilities, such as anechoic chambers (ACs). Alternatively, antenna performance can be extracted (at a low cost) in non-anechoic conditions upon appropriate post-processing. Unfortunately, existing correction algorithms are difficult to set up and prone to failure, which limits their practical usefulness....
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Digital Filtering of Railway Track Coordinates in Mobile Multi–Receiver GNSS Measurements
PublicationThe article discusses an important issue in connection with the technique of mobile Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) measurements of railway track coordinates, which is digital filtering performed to precisely determine railway track axes. For this purpose, a measuring technique is proposed which bases on the use of a measuring platform with a number of appropriately distributed GNSS receivers, where two of them determine...