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  • Cluster Integration for the Cluster-Based Instance Selection

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    - Year 2010

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  • AGENT-BASED APPROACH TO THE DESIGN OF RBF NETWORKS

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    - CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS - Year 2013

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  • Agent-Based Non-distributed and Distributed Clustering

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    - Year 2009

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  • Vowel recognition based on acoustic and visual features

    W artykule zaprezentowano metodę, która może ułatwić naukę mowy dla osób z wadami słuchu. Opracowany system rozpoznawania samogłosek wykorzystuje łączną analizę parametrów akustycznych i wizualnych sygnału mowy. Parametry akustyczne bazują na współczynnikach mel-cepstralnych. Do wyznaczenia parametrów wizualnych z kształtu i ruchu ust zastosowano Active Shape Models. Jako klasyfikator użyto sztuczną sieć neuronową. Działanie systemu...

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  • Wow defect reduction based on interpolation techniques

    W artykule przedstawiono wyniki badania różnych technik interpolacji wykorzystanych w redukcji kołysania dźwięku. W badaniach użyto: interpolację liniową, techniki interpolacji wielomianowej, i interpolację funkcją sink. Jakość rekonstrukcji zbadano wykorzystując sztucznie spreparowany sygnał foniczny, zrekonstruowany wymienionymi metodami interpolacji. Jakość rekonstrukcji oceniono wykorzystując standardowe deskryptory jakości...

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  • Web-based marine gis for littoral security

    W artykule opisano koncepcję oraz przykładowe zastosowania systemu informacji geograficznej umożliwiającego zbieranie, przetwarzanie, integrowanie oraz wizualizację danych pochodzących z pomiarów bezpośrednich, obrazów lotniczych i satelitarnych oraz systemów hydroakustycznych.Przedstawiono przykłady zastosowania systemu w dziedzinie ochrony strefy przybrzeżnej takie, jak: -monitoring rozprzestrzeniania wylewu olejowego, -monitoring...

  • Costs of Urbanisation in Poland, Based on the Example of Wrocław

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    • M. Hełdak
    • M. Płuciennik

    - IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering - Year 2017

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  • Virtual touchpad - video-based multimodal interface

    A new computer interface named Virtual-Touchpad (VTP) is presented. The Virtual-Touchpad provides a multimodal interface which enables controlling computer applications by hand gestures captured with a typical webcam. The video stream is processed in the software layer of the interface. Hitherto existing video-based interfaces analyzing frames of hand gestures are presented. Then, the hardware configuration and software features...

  • Vehicle classification based on soft computing algorithms

    Experiments and results regarding vehicle type classification are presented. Three classes of vehicles are recognized: sedans, vans and trucks. The system uses a non-calibrated traffic camera, therefore no direct vehicle dimensions are used. Various vehicle descriptors are tested, including those based on vehicle mask only and those based on vehicle images. The latter ones employ Speeded Up Robust Features (SURF) and gradient images...

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  • Software for development and communication with FPGA based hardware

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    • J. Szewinski
    • P. Kaleta
    • P. Fafara
    • P. Pucyk
    • W. Koprek
    • K. Pozniak
    • R. Romaniuk
    • R. S. Romaniuk

    - Year 2005

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  • Python based high-level synthesis compiler

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    - Year 2014

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  • Web Based Application for Probability Job Scheduling

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    - Year 2023

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  • Porous Magnesium Based Bionanocomposites For Medical Application

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    • K. Kowalski
    • M. Jurczyk

    - Archives of Metallurgy and Materials - Year 2015

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  • Computer based system for strabismus and amblyopia therapy

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    W publikacji opisano system komputerowy do badania i treningu zeza i amblyopii.W przypadku zeza i amblyopii lub tak zwanego syndromu leniwego oka terapia polega na zasłanianiu oka dominującego przez kilka godzin dziennie lub rozmywanie obrazu w tym oku poprzez zastasowanie kropli do oczu lub silnych soczewek w okularach. Taki sposób terapii powoduje zaburzenie widzenia obuocznego. Proponowane rozwiązanie zachowuje widzenie obuoczne....

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  • Towards the value-based design of on-line services

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    The paper identifies economic factors shaping customer bahaviour in on-line services in two interrelated dimensions; (1) economic needs and requirements, relevant to expected benefits and values perceived by customers; (2) technical components, allowing technical realization of on-line services. Technical components were cathegorized into four groups, creating so-called VIPR model: Visual, Interactive, Process and Relationship-relevant...

  • Interfacial Properties of Phosphatidylcholine-based Dispersed Systems

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    • A. Wiącek
    • E. Adryańczyk

    - INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH - Year 2015

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  • Magnetic field microsensor based on GaAs MESFET

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    • W. Kordalski
    • B. Boratyński
    • M. Panek
    • B. Ściana
    • I. Zborowska-Lindert
    • M. Tłaczała

    - Year 2007

    A novel concept of the drain separation design in a horizontally-split-drain GaAs MAGFET sensor, based on epitaxial layer growth, was developed. Proper choice of GaAs/AlAs/GaAs epitaxial layer sequence provided good electrical isolation between the drain regions. The measured leakage current between the drain regions was in the range of nA for up to 2V drain voltage bias difference. Performed analytical and numerical calculations...

  • MEMS based voice message system for elevators

    W artykule przedstawiono implementację systemu głosowych komunikatów w windach. Prezentowany system posiada unikalną cechę polegającą na tym, że do działania nie potrzebuje połączenia z systemem sterującym windy. Zasilany z baterii lub akumulatorów może być zamontowany w ścianie windy, wymaga tylko prostej kalibracji. System oparty jest na akcelerometrach MEMS dokonujących pomiaru przeciążeń w kabinie windy. W artykule przedstawiono...

  • XML-based monitoring and its implementation in Perl

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    - Year 2007

    Artykuł ten omawia w sposób ogólny problem monitorowania systemów informacyjnych oraz opisuje system monitoringu wytworzony w firmie Lufthansa Systems w celu monitorowania systemów informatycznych swoich klientów. Artykuł koncentruje się głównie na XMLowym mechaniźmie przetwarzania danych użytym w tym systemie, opisuje on jednak również skrótowo pozostałe zasady jego działania. Zostały również omówione podstawy przetwarzania danych...

  • Methods of quality characterization of foil-based capacitors

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    - Metrology and Measurement Systems - Year 2008

    Jakość kondensatorów wykonanych z folii aluminiowej jest zależna od wielu parametrów podczas ich produkcji. Istniejące metody oceny ich jakości nie są doskonałe. Stąd istnieje potrzeba propozycji nowych metod. W pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań zawartości trzeciej harmonicznej oraz emisji akustycznej występującej pod wpływem naprężenia mechanicznego zwijek foliowych z jakością wytworzenia tych zwijek.

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  • RSN reverse converter based on core function

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    - Year 2008

    zaprezentowano nową architekturę konwertera z systemu resztowego do systemu binarnego opartego na funkcji jądra dla modułów 5-bitowego. Zastosowano niekrytyczną funkcję jądra.Obliczanie funkcji jądra jest realizowane przy użyciu chińskiego twierdzenia dla funkcji jądra (CRTCF). Założono także, że jeden z modułów jest potegą 2. Architektura ta umożliwia zmniejszenie złożoności sprzętowej o ok. 12.5% w porównaniu z innymi architekturami...

  • A Population-Based Method with Selection of a Search Operator

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    - Year 2020

    This 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,...

  • Chitosan-based nanomaterials for removal of water pollutants

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    • M. Mumtaz
    • N. Hussain
    • S. Salam
    • H. M. Azam Husnain
    • N. Łukasik
    • T. H. Kim
    • J. C. Sousa dos Santos
    • J. Ejbye Schmidt

    - Year 2024

    The rise of micropollutants presents a significant threat to both the environment and human well-being, requiring effective strategies for their mitigation. Chitin serves as the precursor for chitosan, composed of two monomers featuring acetamido and amino groups. Chitosan possesses several noteworthy attributes, including its ability to bind water and fat, humidity content, solubility, consistent molecular weight, and various...

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  • Sonochemical Based Processes for Treatment of Water and Wastewater

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    • K. Fedorov
    • M. P. Rayaroth
    • X. Sun
    • R. Darvishi
    • S. H. Sonawane
    • N. S. Shah
    • V. Srivastava
    • Z. Wang
    • G. Boczkaj

    - Year 2024

    Sonochemical Based Processes for Treatment of Water and Wastewater - Opportunities and Challenges – A Future Perspective.

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  • Polyurethane-based aerogels: Preparation, properties, and applications

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    - Year 2024

    Polyurethane aerogels (PUAs) are interesting materials because of their high porosity, low density, and low thermal conductivity, which result in their application as thermal insulations. PUAs are mainly synthesized using di- and polyisocyanates, diols or polyols, catalysts (tertiary amines and organometallic), and solvents (which are used as reaction medium, purifying of obtained semiproducts). Preparation procedure involves several...

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  • Economic benefits of dynamic charging of electric buses

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    - Year 2021

    Diesel engines buses are still the most used type of buses. Electric buses provide promising green alternatives and a lot of advantages, but their main disadvantages are limited travel range and long charging time. This article is a presentation of innovative solution for charging of electric busses - Dynamic Charging (IMC). The modern IMC system in Solingen was presented. At the end of the article, a proposal was made to introduce...

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  • Chitosan-based inks for 3D printing and bioprinting

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    • M. Taghizadeh
    • A. Taghizadeh
    • M. K. Yazdi
    • P. Zarrintaj
    • F. J. Stadler
    • J. D. Ramsey
    • S. Habibzadeh
    • G. Naderi
    • M. Saeb
    • M. Mozafari
    • U. Schubert

    - GREEN CHEMISTRY - Year 2022

    The advent of 3D-printing/additive manufacturing in biomedical engineering field has introduced great potential for the preparation of 3D structures that can mimic native tissues. This technology has accelerated the progress in numerous areas of regenerative medicine, especially led to a big wave of biomimetic functional scaffold developments for tissue engineering demands. In recent years, the introduction of smart bio-inks has...

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  • Cavitation-Based Processes for Water and Wastewater Treatment

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    - Year 2022

    Cavitation based on advanced oxidation processes (Cav-AOPs) is interesting alternatives for already implemented wastewater treatment technologies. Destructive and strongly undesirable phenomena in the industry, i.e., cavitation, revealed to be useful in a positive manner as a source of energy for chemical reactions. During the implosion of cavitation bubbles, focused energy and resulting high temperature and pressure allows to...

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  • Hydrogels Based on Natural Polymers for Cardiac Applications

    In this work agar- and borax-based hydrogels with and without the addition of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) at different concentrations were synthesized. Hydrogels were modified by the same amount of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) which exhibits antithrombotic properties. The effect of modification by ASA on the properties of hydrogels was analyzed.

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  • Amino Acid and Peptide‐Based Antiviral Agents

    A significant number of antiviral agents used in clinical practice are amino acids, short peptides, or peptidomimetics. Among them, several HIV protease inhibitors (e. g. lopinavir, atazanavir), HCV protease inhibitors (e. g. grazoprevir, glecaprevir), and HCV NS5A protein inhibitors have contributed to a significant decrease in mortality from AIDS and hepatitis. However, there is an ongoing need for the discovery of new antiviral...

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  • Ferrofluids based analytical extractions and evaluation of their greenness

    Ferrofluids are stable dispersions of magnetic nanoparticles in a carrier liquid. They have attracted considerable attention in analytical extractions as they combine fluid-like properties with magnetic character, providing magnetic control over the extraction process. The synthesis of ferrofluids is very straightforward, and it generally involves the preparation of magnetic nanoparticles, their coating, and then mixing in a suitable...

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  • Multimodal Surveillance Based Personal Protection System

    A novel, multimodal approach for automatic detection of abduction of a protected individual, employing dedicated personal protection device and a city monitoring system is proposed and overviewed. The solution is based on combining four modalities (signals coming from: Bluetooth, fixed and PTZ cameras, thermal camera, acoustic sensors). The Bluetooth signal is used continuously to monitor the protected person presence, and in case...

  • An Approach to Agent-Based Supporting System for IT Projects

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    Abstract. The natural development of information technology area stimulates intense growth of various technologies which support basic organization processes. The range of technologies implies appropriate management thereof, as well as accurate correspondence with conducted activities. Abandonment of activities within individual branches in favour of project approach to performed assignments (especially those connected with software...

  • Discrete convolution based on polynomial residue representation

    This paper presents the study of fast discrete convolution calculation with use of the Polynomial Residue Number System (PRNS). Convolution can be based the algorithm similar to polynomial multiplication. The residue arithmetic allows for fast realization of multiplication and addition, which are the most important arithmetic operations in the implementation of convolution. The practical aspects of hardware realization of PRNS...

  • Adaptive Algorithm for Interactive Question-based Search

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    - Year 2012

    Popular web search engines tend to improve the relevanceof their result pages, but the search is still keyword-oriented and far from "understanding" the queries' meaning. In the article we propose an interactive question-based search algorithm that might come up helpful for identifying users' intents. We describe the algorithm implemented in a form of a questions game. The stress is put mainly on the most critical aspect of this...

  • Microwave Ring Resonator Based Pressure Sensor

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    - Year 2022

    This paper demonstrates a microwave pressure sensor, which is based on microstrip line-fed ring resonators. The first ring resonator is loaded with the concentric cylindrical shafts, while the same number of the hollow shanks as the shafts are mounted on the second ring resonator. The arrangement of the cylindrical shaft and hollow shank allows for mechanical movement between two substrates while maintaining electrical contact....

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  • Diamond-based protective layer for optical biosensors

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    - Year 2016

    Optical biosensors have become a powerful alternative to the conventional ways of measurement owing to their great properties, such as high sensitivity, high dynamic range, cost effectiveness and small size. Choice of an optical biosensor's materials is an important factor and impacts the quality of the obtained spectra. Examined biological objects are placed on a cover layer which may react with samples in a chemical, biological...

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  • THE VIBRATION BASED DIAGNOSTICS OF SHIP PROPULSION SYSTEMS

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    The article has been worked out on the basis of the report devoted to the conducted diagnostic investigations of the ship main propulsion unit’s mechanical system. Gdansk University of Technology has been ordered with such investigations by the repair Shipyard carrying out the ship’s overhaul. Diagnostic tests involved measurements and analyses of the vibration signals generated in selected constructional kinematic pairs of the...

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  • Evaluation of position estimation based on accelerometer data

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    - Year 2015

    The paper concerns the problem of integrating data from accelerometers. A suitable model of a MEMS accelerometer is presented which is a part of inertial measurement units (IMU). Such units allow to measure orientation as well as to localize systems. They also appear to be applicable for systems positioning. The main purpose of the paper is to discuss conditions that must be satisfied to calculate the location of the sensor by...

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  • Loudness Scaling Test Based on Categorical Perception

    The main goal of this research study is focused on creating a method for loudness scaling based on categorical perception. Its main features, such as: way of testing, calibration procedure for securing reliable results, employing natural test stimuli, etc., are described in the paper and assessed against a procedure that uses 1/2-octave bands of noise (LGOB) for the loudness growth estimation. The Mann-Whitney U-test is employed...

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  • Modernist Gdynia. Challanges of Heritage-Based Development

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    - Year 2016

    Tekst przedstawia kompleksową politykę ochrony zabytków na terenie śródmieścia Gdyni, które ma status Pomnika Historii, w powiązaniu z planowanym rozwojem i modernizacją

  • Polypyrrole based gas sensor for ammonia detection

    The nature of polypyrrole response to toxic gases does not allow using the sensor in a conventional way. The main aim of this study is to acquire the information about the concentration using different approaches: a linear approximation, a non-linear approximation and a tangent method. In this paper a two-steps procedure for sensor response measurements has been utilized. Polypyrrole films were electrochemically synthesized on...

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  • Color-based Detection of Bleeding in Endoscopic Images

    In this paper a color descriptor designed for bleeding detection in endoscopic images is proposed. The development of the algorithm was carried out on a representative training set of 36 images of bleeding and 25 clear images. Another 38 bleeding and 26 normal images were used in the final stage as a test set. All of the considered images were extracted from separate endoscopic examinations. The experiments include color distribution...

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  • Service-based Resilience for Embedded IoT Networks

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    - Year 2020

    Embedded IoT networks are the backbone of safety-critical systems like smart factories, autonomous vehicles, and airplanes. Therefore, resilience against failures and attacks should be a prior concern already in their design stage. In this study, we introduce a service-based network model as an MILP optimization problem for the efficient deployment of a service overlay to the embedded network by meeting QoS and resilience requirements....

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  • Coupled inductors based filter for matrix converters

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    - Year 2016

    The use of the coupled inductors in the multipulse matrix converter (MC) systems is described in the paper. The possible arrangements of the system are given together with the description of their operation parameters. Moreover, the influence of the system’s topology on the output power quality is also presented. The invented converter structures evaluation results are given in the form of simulation tests acquired output waveforms...

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  • Web-based real-time simulation system

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    - Year 2018

    The paper presents the development of a simulation system composed of a real-time plant simulator with real-time controller included in the software-in-the-loop structure using web-based communication. The client-server architecture build in a TCP/IP network environment was introduced, where the server is a computing unit for real-time high temporal resolution plant simulation (and optionally also as controllers' platform) and...

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  • Marking the Allophones Boundaries Based on the DTW Algorithm

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    - Year 2018

    The paper presents an approach to marking the boundaries of allophones in the speech signal based on the Dynamic Time Warping (DTW) algorithm. Setting and marking of allophones boundaries in continuous speech is a difficult issue due to the mutual influence of adjacent phonemes on each other. It is this neighborhood on the one hand that creates variants of phonemes that is allophones, and on the other hand it affects that the border...

  • GRAPHENE-BASED SUPERCAPACITORS APPLICATION FOR ENERGY STORAGE

    Recent advances in graphene-based supercapacitor technology for energy storage application were summarized. The comparison of different types of electrode materials in such supercapacitors was performed. The supercapacitors with graphene-based electrodes exhibit outstanding performance: high charge-discharge rate, high power density, high energy density and long cycle-life, what makes them suitable for various applications, e.g....

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  • Triangulation-based Constrained Surrogate Modeling of Antennas

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    Design of contemporary antenna structures is heavily based on full-wave electromagnetic (EM) simulation tools. They provide accuracy but are CPU-intensive. Reduction of EM-driven design procedure cost can be achieved by using fast replacement models (surrogates). Unfortunately, standard modeling techniques are unable to ensure sufficient predictive power for real-world antenna structures (multiple parameters, wide parameter ranges,...

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  • Costs of upgrading based on 131 railway line

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    - Pojazdy Szynowe - Year 2018

    W poszukiwaniu optymalnego wykorzystania środków finansowych przedsiębiorstwa kolejowego (PKP PLK) oraz czasu planowania napraw torowisk stworzono model trwałości toru. Model w swych założeniach opiera się na parametrach techniczno – eksploatacyjnych linii kolejowej nr 131. W artykule przedstawiono dwa warianty procesu trwałości toru. Pierwszy wariant zakłada oczyszczenie toru, drugi przeprowadzenie modernizacji. Dla obu wariantów...

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