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A Visual Method of Measuring Railway-Track Weed Infestation Level
PublicationThis paper concerns the assessment of railway track surface conditions in relation to the degree of weed infestation. The paper conceptually describes the proposed method using a visual system to analyse weed infestation level. The use of image analysis software for weed detection is also proposed. This new measurement method allows for a mobile assessment of the track’s weed infestation status. Validation of the assessment method...
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Directed electromagnetic pulse dynamics: projecting operators method
PublicationIn this article, we consider a one-dimensional model of electromagnetic pulse propagation in isotropic media, takinginto account a nonlinearity of the third order. We introduce a method for Maxwell's equation transformation on thebasis of a complete set of projecting operators. The operators correspond to wave dispersion branches including thedirection of propagation. As the simplest result of applying the method, we derive a system...
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A handwritten signature verification method employing a tablet
PublicationA signature verification system based on static features and time-domain functions of signals obtained using a tablet has been presented in the paper. The signature verification method, based mainly on dynamic time warping coupled with some signature image features, has been described. The FRR measures reflecting the method's efficiency have been evaluated for verification attempts performed directly after obtaining model signatures...
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A Population-Based Method with Selection of a Search Operator
PublicationThis paper presents a method based on a population in which the parameters of individuals can be processed by operators from various population-based algorithms. The mechanism of selecting operators is based on the introduction of an additional binary parameters vector located in each individual, on the basis of which it is decided which operators are to be used to modify individuals’ parameters. Thus, in the proposed approach,...
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Asynchronous Method of Simultaneous Object Position and Orientation Estimation with Two Transmitters
PublicationThis paper proposes an object location method for all types of applications, including the Internet of Things. The proposed method enables estimations of the position and orientation of an object on a plane or in space, especially during motion, by means of location signals transmitted simultaneously from two transmitters placed on the object at a known distance from each other. A mathematical analysis of the proposed method and...
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A multi-agent method for periodicity detection in distributed events
PublicationMulti-agent systems working in constantly changing environments may be challenged by instantaneous unavailability of their autonomous agents caused e.g. by limited computing resources. A new method of self-organization of distributed service components is proposed, suitable for multi-agent systems. This method relies on particular agents carrying out separate analyzes of their individual processing loads or other specific events....
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Development of the New Polish Method for Capacity Analysis of Motorways and Expressways
PublicationThe paper presents development of the new Polish method for performing capacity analysis of basic segments of dual carriageway roads (motorways and expressways). The method is based on field traffic surveys conducted at 30 motorway and expressway sites (class A and S roads) in Poland. Traffic flows, composition and travel times were observed in 15-min intervals at each site using ANPR filming method. These data were used to calibrate...
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Double Bias of Mistakes: Essence, Consequences, and Measurement Method
PublicationThere is no learning without mistakes. However, there is a clash between‘positive attitudes and beliefs’regarding learning processes and the ‘negative attitudes and beliefs’towardthese being accompanied bymistakes. Thisclash exposesa cognitive bias towardmistakesthat might block personal and organizational learning. This study presents an advanced measurement method to assess thebias of mistakes. The essence of it is the...
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The Method of Finding the Optimal Spindle Speed When Milling Flexible Details
PublicationThe paper presents a new method of vibration reduction during milling of flexible details. The method consists in selecting the optimal spindle speed, based on the natural frequency of the workpiece. For this purpose, an original method was created, which is based on minimizing the work of cutting forces in the direction of the depth of cutting. The effectiveness of the method has been proved by comparing the RMS values of vibration...
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Application of the LifeRoSE method in funcionality evaluation of road safety equipment
PublicationThe article presents a mathematical model of the life cycle estimation method of road safety equipment. Then the model was adjusted to estimate the life cycle costs of the chosen horizontal road marking. Using the LCC method, the functionality of the horizontal marking was evaluated in terms of efficiency, durability and economic effectiveness. The article also presents the impact of selected factors on the life cycle costs of...
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Sensor Position Estimation Method for IoT Using Mobile Reference Node
PublicationThe paper proposes an innovative method of locating objects for the Internet of Things (IoT). The proposed method allows the position of a fixed measuring sensor (MS) to be estimated using one mobile base station with a known position moving around the MS. The mathematical analysis of the method, and three algorithms — Newton’s (NA), gradient descent (GD) and genetic (GA) — for solving the system of non-linear positional equations...
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A New Method for Automatic Generation of Animated Motion
PublicationA new method for generation of animation with a quality comparable to a natural motion is presented. Proposed algorithm is based on fuzzy description of motion parameters and subjective features. It is assumed that such processing increases naturalness and quality of motion, which is verified by subjective evaluation tests. First, reference motion data are gathered utilizing a motion capture system, then these data are reduced...
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Characteristics of the Hydrophytes Method
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An extension of the method of quasilinearization
PublicationMetodę kwazilinearyzacji zastosowano do problemów początkowych gdy prawą stronę zagadnienia można przedstawić za pomocą nieliniowej funkcji "rozszerzenia", zakładając o niej pewną regularność. Pokazano, że odpowiednio skonstruowane ciągi monotoniczne są zbieżne kwadratowo do rozwiązania problemu. Praca uogólnia odpowiednie wyniki, gdy prawa strona jest sumą funkcji wklęsłych i wypukłych ze względu na ostatni argument.
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Evolutionary Sets of Safe Ship Trajectories: development of the method
PublicationThe Evolutionary Sets of Safe Ship Trajectories is a method solving ship encounter situations. The method combines evolutionary approach to planning ship trajectory with some of the assumption of game theory. For given positions and motion parameters the method finds a near optimal set of safe trajectories of all ships involved in an encounter. The version presented here is an updated one and its authors have tested extensively...
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A standard analytical method as the common good and pollution abatement measure
PublicationA standard method can be considered as a common-good “resource,” and the solution to “the commons” problems usually lies in societal self-organization. The multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) was applied to model complex phenomena, such as the standard selection for imidacloprid determination. In this process, the standard was self-selected by the analytical chemistry society. The results show that analytical chemistry is a...
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Application of the Optimum Dataset Method in Archeological Studies on Barrows
PublicationLight Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) became one of the technologies used in archaeological research. It allows for relatively easy detection of archaeological sites that have their own field form, e.g.: barrows, fortresses, tracts, ancient fields [1]. As a result of the scanning, the so-called point cloud is obtained, often consisting of millions of points. Such large measurement datasets are very time-consuming and labor-intensive...
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Variational Method of Finding Streamlines in Ring Cascades for Creeping Flows
PublicationThis paper presents a new, analytical method of finding streamlinesfor creeping flows inside a ring cascade which is composed of an infinite number of infinitely thin blades. An analytical solution has been obtained through minimisation of a dissipation functional by means of variational calculus method. The necessary condition for optimum of a functional gives the Stokes equation if some additional assumptions are introduced....
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A high-accuracy method of computation of x-ray waves propagation through an optical system consisting of many lenses
PublicationThe propagation of X-ray waves through an optical system consisting of many X-ray refractive lenses is considered. Two differential equations are contemplated for solving the problem for electromagnetic wave propagation: first – an equation for the electric field, second – an equation derived for a complex phase of an electric field. Both equations are solved by the use of a finite-difference method. The simulation error is estimated...
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Trust Management Method for Wireless Sensor Networks
PublicationA Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) is a network of spatially distributed autonomous sensors to monitor physical or environmental conditions, such as temperature, sound, pressure, etc. and to cooperatively pass their data to the main location. The first wireless network that bore any real resemblance to a modern WSN is the Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS), developed by the United States Military in the 1950s to detect and track Soviet...
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Determining the leakage current resistive component by the orthogonal vector method
PublicationThe measurement of the metal – oxide surge arresters (MOSA) leakage current and the analysis of its components is a key diagnostic criterion according to technical standards. During on site MOSA condition assessment, the easy way is based on the measurement only leakage current, without the inconvenient live working measurements of supply voltage. Orthogonal vectors method of determination the resistive leakage current is presented....
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Zarządzanie ryzykiem jako element wspomagania działań logistycznych w przedsiębiorstwie budowlanym
PublicationW artykule wskazuje się na możliwość wykorzystania systemu zarządzania ryzykiem w przedsiębiorstwie budowlanym jako elementu wspomagania realizacji działań logistycznych prowadzonych przez uczestników procesu w toku wykonywania inwestycji budowlanej.
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Woda jako element przyrodniczy w przestrzeni zamieszkiwania. Ideowe formy architektoniczne
PublicationMożna obecnie zaobserwować nasilające się zjawisko pozamiejskich migracji. Sprzyja im dogodność warunków zamieszkiwania poza miastem. Pojezierze Kaszubskie to obszar, gdzie powstaje wiele pozamiejskich, czasowo zamieszkiwanych domów. Często lokowane są one pobliżu jezior i rzek. Wydaje się, że woda stanowi szczególny walor tych miejsc. Nawiązywane poprzez nią relacje i poczucie współuczestnictwa skłoniły do poszukiwania szczególnych...
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Estetyka domu jak element warunkujący poczucie przynależności w procesie zamieszkiwania
PublicationDom jest formą schronienia, która stanowi przedmiot w złożonym procesie zamieszkiwania. Jednym z aspektów decydujących o doświadczaniu poczucia utożsamiania w tym procesie jest estetyka tego domu. Dbałość o jej spójność z oczekiwaniami przyszłych mieszkańców i wpasowanie w zastane otoczenie wydają się oczywistym zadaniem architekta. Jednak w przypadku istniejących osiedli mieszkaniowych wielorodzinnych, zwanych potocznie blokowiskami,...
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Proces przekształceń własnościowych jako integralny element transformacji systemowej krajów postsocjalistycznych
PublicationPodstawowym celem transformacji systemu ekonomicznego jest zmiana struktury gospodarki, która sprowadza się do jej denacjonalizacji, czyli alokacji majątku przedsiębiorstw państwowych w prywatnych podmiotach gospodarczych. Prywatyzowanie gospodarki w krajach posocjalistycznych jest więc głównym krokiem w kierunku systemu politycznego, istniejącego od ponad stu lat z wielkim powodzeniem w zdecydowanej większości tych obszarów świata,...
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Stability of CII is a key element in the cold stress response of bacteriophage lambda infection
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Rewitalizacja terenów poportowych jako element współczesnych strategii przekształceń miast portowych
PublicationArtykuł zawiera generalny opis współczesnego procesu rewitalizacji terenów poportowych jako elementu strategii przekształceń miast portowych. Zaprezentowano w nim porównanie szeregu przykładów procesów realizowanych w miastach europejskich i północnoamerykańskich
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Recent achievements in element analysis of bee honeys by atomic and mass spectrometry methods
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Scaling diminution by heterogeneous crystallization in a filtration element integrated with membrane distillation module
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Weryfikacja efektów kształcenia jako element Wewnętrznego Systemu Zapewnienia Jakości Kształcenia
PublicationPojęcie weryfikacji efektów kształcenia jest pojęciem nowym, wprowadzonym w ostatniej nowelizacji ustawy. Pojęcie to jest ściśle związane z osiągniętymi przez studenta efektami kształcenia, które precyzyjnie definiują jego kompetencje. Efekty kształcenia określane są przez uczelnię jako specyficzne dla danego kierunku studiów i pogrupowane są w kategorie: wiedza, umiejętności i kompetencje społeczne.
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Identyfikacja własności dynamicznych cięgien jako element diagnostyki wybranych konstrukcji mostowych
PublicationW artykule opisano doświadczenia autorów związane z identyfikacją siły w cięgnach mostów. Główna uwaga poświęcona została sprężeniu zewnętrznemu w mostach betonowych. Rozpatrzono wpływ błędów pomiarowych występujących w trakcie badań identyfikujących siłę na podstawie parametrów modalnych. Zwrócono wpływ trudności związanych z określeniem długości cięgna, jego masą i warunkami brzegowymi. Opisany przypadek uszkodzonego kabla sprężającego...
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Rozwój technik ekstrakcji w których wykorzystuje się wirujący element sorpcyjny
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono technikę ekstrakcji SBSE i prace rozwojowe nad jej udoskonaleniem, przyczyniające się do miniaturyzacji oraz pozwalające na redukcję ilości stosowanych rozpouszczalników
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Zarządzanie ryzykiem jako niezbędny element procesu zarządzania wartością w przedsiębiorstwie
PublicationZarządzanie przedsiębiorstwem nabiera wielowymiarowego zna-czenia w warunkach dynamicznie zmieniającego się otoczenia. Strategie realizowane przez przedsiębiorstwa uwzględniają nie tylko negatywny, ale i pozytywny wpływ ryzyka na wartość przedsiębiorstwa oraz jego potencjał rozwojowy. Przedsiębiorcza orientacja podmiotów wyraża się w podejmowaniu ryzyka na drodze do budowania swojej pozycji konkurencyjnej, a podejście do zarządzania...
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Logistyka twarda HL jako element przewagi konkurencyjnej w sferze dystrybucji
PublicationLogistyka została zdefiniowana jako dwuskładnikowa: miękka SL (Soft Logist) oraz twarda HL (Hard Logist). Przedstawiono zakres kompetencyjny oraz podano przykłady.
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Very high altitude micro air vehicle deployment method
PublicationThe paper presents the original work and method for high altitude micro air vehicle deployment. The method is based on the scientific ballooning, and adapted for stratospheric flight of commercial off-the-shelf micro air vehicle in flying wing configuration. The High Altitude Micro Air Vehicle, built for this research, was deployed during a test experiment at the lower level of the stratosphere. The results of the experiment and...
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Random field modelling of mechanical behaviour of corroded thin steel plate specimens
PublicationThe objective of this work is to explore the possibility of corrosion degradation modelling of thin steel plate specimens with the use of random field approach. The mechanical properties are obtained via the nonlinear Finite Element Analysis with the use of an explicit dynamic solver. The fully nonlinear material model is adopted to obtain the proper stress-strain response. Sensitivity analysis considering the main statistical...
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Comparative field test for measurement of PM10 dust in atmospheric air using gravimetric (reference) method and b-absorption method (Eberline FH 62-1)
PublicationThe paper presents the results of a field test carried out in Gdansk region between 01-01-2010 and 31-12-2010 in order to demonstrate equivalence of the Eberline FH 62-1 sampler to the reference gravimetric method of suspended PM10 dust measurement. The differences in PM10 dust concentration provided by both methods have been discussed for different seasons of the year. A method of estimation of the correction factors/correction...
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Ship Evolutionary Trajectory Planning Method with Application of Polynomial Interpolation
PublicationPaper presents the application of evolutionary algorithms and polynomial interpolation in ship evolutionary trajectory planning method. Evolutionary algorithms allows to find a coIlision free trajectory in real time, while polynomial interpolation allows to model smooth trajectory which keeps continuity of velocity and acceleration values along path. Combination of this two methods allows to find trajectory, which under some assumptions,...
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New method for personalization of avatar animation
PublicationThe paper presents a method for creating a personalized animation of avatar utilizing fuzzy inference. First the user designs a prototype version of animation, with keyframes only for important poses, roughly describing the action. Then animation is enriched with new motion phases calculated by the fuzzy inference system using descriptors given by the user. Various degrees of motion fluency and naturalness are possible to achieve....
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Polymodal Method of Improving the Quality of Photogrammetric Images and Models
PublicationPhotogrammetry using unmanned aerial vehicles has become very popular and is already commonly used. The most frequent photogrammetry products are an orthoimage, digital terrain model and a 3D object model. When executing measurement flights, it may happen that there are unsuitable lighting conditions, and the flight itself is fast and not very stable. As a result, noise and blur appear on the images, and the images themselves can...
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A convenient method for the preparation of functionalized N-acylsulfenamides from primary amides.
PublicationWe have developed a convenient method for the synthesis of functionalized N-acylsulfenamides under mild conditions and in moderate to good yields. The designed method is based on the reaction of (5,5-dimethyl-2-thioxo-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinan-2-yl)-disulfanyl derivatives with nitrogen nucleophiles generated from primary amides or imides and sodium hydride. The developed method allows for the preparation of N-acylsulfenamides bearing...
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Fast High-Impedance Spectroscopy Method Using SINC Signal Excitation
PublicationIn this paper the method of fast impedance spectroscopy of technical objects with high impedance (|Zx| > 1 Gohm) is evaluated by means of simulation and practical experiment. The method is based on excitation of an object with a sinc signal and sampling response signals proportional to current flowing through and voltage across the measured impedance. The object impedance spectrum is obtained with use of continuous Fourier transform...
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The method of location and identification of weak electric field source in seawater
PublicationThe paper presents the method and measurement system that allows to lacate the detected object and to identify parameters of its simplified model in form of a current dipole.
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A Rapid and Simple Method for Screening Microorganisms with a Potential for Catechol Biodegradation
PublicationCatechol is a highly toxic compound that is also a key intermediate in biodegradation pathways of various aromatic compounds. In this paper, a new screening method for isolation of microorganisms with the potential for catechol biodegradation is reported. The method described is based on the ability of catechol to form a color complex with Fe3+ ions. For this purpose, basal medium that is widely used for classification of microorganisms...
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Simple Measurement Method for Resistive Sensors Based on ADCs of Microcontrollers
PublicationA new, complete measurement method for resistance measurement of resistive sensors for systems based on microcontrollers equipped with analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) is proposed. The interface circuit consists of only four resistors, including a resistive sensor and a reference resistor, connected directly to the microcontroller pins. It is activated only during measurements, which significantly reduces power consumption....
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Smart Cities System Design Method Based on Case Based Reasoning
PublicationThe objective of this paper is to present the results of research carried out to develop a design method for Smart Cities systems. The method is based on the analysis of design cases of Smart Cities systems in cities, the selection of the city appropriate to the requirements for implementation and application. The Case Based Reasoning method was used to develop the proposed design methodology, along with mechanisms of the conversion...
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New Method for Determination of Adjustment Corrections for Crane Rail Axes
PublicationElectronic tacheometers are currently a standard instrument used in geodetic work, including also geodetic engineering measurements. One of the many applications of tacheometers in engineering geodesy are 3D control measurements of crane rail axes. This paper proposes a new method of computing adjustment corrections for crane rail axes based on 3D polar measurements performed with an electronic tacheometer. The intermediary method...
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Investigation on accelerated impedance spectrum measurement method with multisine signal stimulation
PublicationThe paper presents an investigation on the accelerated impedance spectrum measurement method, oriented at parameter identification of technical objects modelled by a linear equivalent circuit, e.g. anticorrosion coatings.The method is based on multisine signal stimulation of an object and response analysis by triangle window filterbanks.It has several advantages, as compared with conventional point-by-point spectrum measurement....
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Wave‐Induced Surge Motion and Collisions of Sea Ice Floes: Finite‐Floe‐Size Effects
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Efficient Multiscale Finite Difference Frequency Domain Analysis Using Multiple Macromodels with Compressed Boundaries
PublicationW niniejszym artykule zaprezentowany został nowatorski pomysł na zmniejszenie numerycznej złożoności metody różnic skończonych przy użyciu wielu makromodeli. Skuteczność techniki macromodelingu zależy od liczby portów modelu. Aby zwiększyć efektywność algorytmu, próbki pola na granicy makromodeli są zastępowane przez amplitudy wielomianów Legendre'a. Przedefiniowanie problemu w taki sposób powoduje znaczną redukcję czasu analizy....