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Badanie i analiza właściwości kanałów radiowych w sieciach WBAN (część 1)
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono uniwersalne stanowisko pomiarowe do kompleksowego badania kanałów radiowych w sieciach WBAN, metodykę badań pomiarowych kanałów radiowych w tych sieciach oraz oszacowano standardową i rozszerzoną niepewność pomiarową zastosowanego stanowiska i metodyki badawczej. Zaprezentowano model kanału radiowego dla sieci WBAN typu off-body, pracujących w środowisku biurowym oraz przeprowadzono analizę polaryzacyjną fal radiowych...
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Modelowanie kanału radiowego w sieciach WBAN
PublikacjaScharakteryzowano parametry służące do opisu kanału radiowego. Zaprezentowano rodzinę modeli dla standardu IEEE 802.15.6, które można stosować dla różnego typu sieci WBAN i dla różnych pasm częstotliwości przewidzianych do wykorzystania przez te sieci. Ponadto opisano wąskopasmowy model GUT-IST, powstały w wyniku współpracy Politechniki Gdańskiej z University of Lisbon i przeznaczony dla sieci typu off-body.
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Dynamic fracture of brittle shells in a space-time adaptive isogeometric phase field framework
PublikacjaPhase field models for fracture prediction gained popularity as the formulation does not require the specification of ad-hoc criteria and no discontinuities are inserted in the body. This work focuses on dynamic crack evolution of brittle shell structures considering large deformations. The energy contributions from in-plane and out-of-plane deformations are separately split into tensile and compressive components and the resulting...
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Vision-based motion analysis of kitesurfer
PublikacjaKitesurfing is a relatively recent phenomenon with raising popularity worldwide – a recently developed extreme water sport considered a high-risk injury sport. It combines elements of several other sports, in particular sailing, surfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, and snowboarding. The main purpose of authors’ research in the present paper is to use a vision system technique for measuring a kitesurfer’s body movements in order...
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An Analysis of Probe-Fed Rectangular Patch Antennas With Multilayer and Multipatch Configurations on Cylindrical Surfaces
PublikacjaA multi-patch configuration of probe-fed rectangular microstrip antennas mounted on a cylindrical body, with electrically small radius, with an arbitrary number of substrate and superstrate layers is investigated in this paper. A full-wave analysis and a moment-method calculation are employed. A unified procedure for creating proper matrices for the investigated geometry of the structure is outlined here. Numerical results for...
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PROJEKT TECHNICZNY BEZPRZEWODOWEGO SYSTEMU MONITOROWANIA OSOBY STARSZEJ
PublikacjaRozwój technologii dążący do miniaturyzacji oraz coraz niższy pobór mocy urządzeń elektronicznych umożliwił rozwój sieci Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN), w której węzły znajdują się w pobliżu lub wewnątrz ciała człowieka (sensory nasobne lub wszczepione). Sieci WBAN mają szczególne zastosowanie w systemach opieki zdrowotnej, na które zapotrzebowanie jest coraz większe ze względu na starzenie się populacji w krajach wysokorozwiniętych.
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A scale with ECG measurements capability for home cardiac monitoring
PublikacjaPresented device -a scale developed for enabling extra measurements, in addition to body weight and composition, the electrical activity of the heart (electrocardiogram - ECG) and the level of oxygen saturation in the blood SaO2. Electrical activity is recorded in the form of six leads, socalled - limb leads. The device allows measurement of all standard limb leads and without the need for additional procedures. ECG, although the...
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Detection of the Oocyte Orientation for the ICSI Method Automation
PublikacjaAutomation or even computer assistance of the popular infertility treatment method: ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) would speed up the whole process and improve the control of the results. This paper introduces a preliminary research for automatic spermatozoon injection into the oocyte cytoplasm. Here, the method for detection a correct orientation of the polar body of the oocyte is presented. Proposed method uses deep...
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Design of a Shape-Memory-Alloy-Based Carangiform Robotic Fishtail with Improved Forward Thrust
PublikacjaShape memory alloys (SMAs) have become the most common choice for the development of mini- and micro-type soft bio-inspired robots due to their high power-to-weight ratio, ability to be installed and operated in limited space, silent and vibration-free operation, biocompatibility, and corrosion resistance properties. Moreover, SMA spring-type actuators are used for developing different continuum robots, exhibiting high degrees...
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Electromagnetic Problems Requiring High-Precision Computations
PublikacjaAn overview of the applications of multiple-precision arithmetic in CEM was presented in this paper for the first time. Although double-precision floating-point arithmetic is sufficient for most scientific computations, there is an expanding body of electromagnetic problems requiring multiple-precision arithmetic. Software libraries facilitating these computations were described, and investigations requiring multiple-precision...
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POMIAROWE BADANIA PROPAGACYJNE W SIECIACH WBAN W ŚRODOWISKU KABINY PROMU PASAŻERSKIEGO
PublikacjaW referacie zaprezentowano badania uwarunkowań propagacyjnych w sieciach WBAN typu off-body w kabinie promu pasażerskiego przy częstotliwości 2,45 GHz, dla scenariuszy statycznych podczas snu, dla różnych pozycji ciała i różnych miejsc montażu anten odbiorczych. Opisano stanowisko badawcze, środowisko kabiny promu pasażerskiego oraz zbadane scenariusze pomiarowe. Zaprezentowano również wstępną analizę wyników pomiarów, bazującą...
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Expert System and Decision Support System for Electrocardiogram Interpretation and Diagnosis: Review, Challenges and Research Directions
PublikacjaElectrocardiography (ECG) is one of the most widely used recordings in clinical medicine. ECG deals with the recording of electrical activity that is generated by the heart through the surface of the body. The electrical activity generated by the heart is measured using electrodes that are attached to the body surface. The use of ECG in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been in existence for over...
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EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF WATERJET PROPULSOR FOR A SMALL UNDERWATER VEHICLE
PublikacjaT he goal of the project described is to replace the existing propulsion system of a small underwater vehicle with a solution less prone to mechanical damage and ensuring a lower risk of the entanglement of fibrous objects suspended in the body of water. Four typical marine screws are utilised in the current design of the vehicle. One possible solution of the problem is the application of waterjet propulsors located...
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Factors Affecting the Rheological Properties of Foods
PublikacjaIn this chapter, engineering aspects concerning real body mechanics and the impact of respective food ingredients on said properties are presented together. Food is a complex matrix and each of macro and micro ingredients plays its role in the formation of rheologic properties, and minor changes in the basic ingredient structure may affect the change of these properties significantly. Basic analytic techniques are presented for...
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Comparison of Mathematical Models of Torque Transmitted by Multi-disc Wet Clutch with Experimental Results
PublikacjaIn this article was described the methodology for the experimental study of flows in the prototype of a satellite hydraulic motor with a rotating body. The experimental tests of the motor were carried out at a low constant rotational speed in a wide range of pressure drop in this motor. The constant rotational speed of the motor was kept by a worm gear. Based on the test results, the leakage characteristics in the flat gaps of...
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Experimental Study of Flow Rate in Hydraulic Satellite Motor with the Rotating Case at a Low Constant Rotational Speed
PublikacjaIn this article was described the methodology for the experimental study of flows in the prototype of a satellite hydraulic motor with a rotating body. The experimental tests of the motor were carried out at a low constant rotational speed in a wide range of pressure drop in this motor. The constant rotational speed of the motor was kept by a worm gear. Based on the test results, the leakage characteristics in the flat gaps of...
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Minimum drag shape bodies moving in inviscid fluid - revisited
PublikacjaThis paper presents the classic approach to minimum drag shape body problem, moving at hypersonic speeds, leading to famous power law shapes with value of the exponent of 3/4. Two- and three-dimensional cases are considered. Furthermore, an exact pseudo solution is given and its uselessness is discussed. Two new solutions are introduced, namely an approximate solution due to form of the functional and solution by means of optimisation...
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Potential energy surfaces of the low-lying electronic states of the Li+LiCs system
PublikacjaAb initio quantum chemistry calculations are performed for the mixed alkali triatomic system. Global minima of the ground and first excited doublet states of the trimer are found and Born-Oppenheimer potential energy surfaces of the Li atom interacting with the LiCs molecule were calculated for these states. The lithium atom is placed at various distances and bond angles from the lithium-caesium dimer. Three-body nonadditive forces...
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Propozycja modelu tłumienia systemowego dla radiowej sieci BAN pracującej w środowisku promu pasażerskiego
PublikacjaW referacie opisano propozycję empirycznego modelu do szacowania tłumienia systemowego dla radiowych sieci BAN pracujących w środowisku promu pasażerskiego przy częstotliwości 2,45 GHz dla komunikacji typu off-body. Badania pomiarowe przeprowadzono dla scenariuszy dynamicznych w pomieszczeniu dyskoteki promu pasażerskiego. Zaproponowana postać analityczna modelu składa się z trzech składowych: tłumienia średniego, tłumienia wynikającego...
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Non-Destructive Assessment of Masonry Pillars using Ultrasonic Tomography
PublikacjaIn this paper, a condition assessment of masonry pillars is presented. Non-destructive tests were performed on an intact pillar as well as three pillars with internal inclusions in the form of a hole, a steel bar grouted by gypsum mortar, and a steel bar grouted by cement mortar. The inspection utilized ultrasonic stress waves and the reconstruction of the velocity distribution was performed by means of computed tomography. The...
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Badania uwarunkowań propagacyjnych w radiowych sieciach ban w kabinie promu pasażerskiego
PublikacjaZaprezentowano badania uwarunkowań propagacyjnych w sieciach WBAN typu off-body w kabinie promu pasażerskiego przy częstotliwości 2,45 GHz, dla scenariuszy statycznych podczas snu, dla różnych pozycji ciała i różnych miejsc montażu anten odbiorczych, jak również dla scenariuszy dynamicznych w łazience kabiny. Opisano stanowisko badawcze, środowisko kabiny promu pasażerskiego oraz zbadane scenariusze pomiarowe. Zaprezentowano również...
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Two-criteria optimisation problem for ventral hernia repair
PublikacjaTwo-criteria optimisation problem related to laparoscopic ventral hernia repair is formulated in this paper. An optimal implant from a given set and its orientation is sought. The implant is subjected to kinematic extortions due to a patient’s body movement and intra-abdominal pressure. The first criterion of the optimisation problem deals with the reaction force in the implant fastener, while the deflection of the implant constitutes...
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Empiryczny model tłumienia systemowego w łączu radiowym sieci BAN pracującej w środowisku promu pasażerskiego
PublikacjaW referacie zaprezentowano empiryczny model do szacowania tłumienia systemowego dla radiowych sieci BAN pracujących w środowisku promu pasażerskiego przy częstotliwości 2,45 GHz dla komunikacji typu off-body. Badania pomiarowe przeprowadzono dla scenariuszy dynamicznych w pomieszczeniu dyskoteki promu pasażerskiego. Postać analityczna modelu składa się z trzech składowych: tłumienia średniego, tłumienia wynikającego ze zmiennej...
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Methodology for assessing end-user requirements in the Ella4Life project: elders’ perspectives about self-monitoring
PublikacjaThe purpose of this paper is to explore elders’ perspectives about self-monitoring and using specially developed sensor technology for measuring health indicators. The qualitative research method is focus-groups with guidelines that were designed for understanding elder’s requirements about monitoring health indicators. We present them two devices: the first sensor is a device for monitoring of cardiac action potential fixed into...
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Large thermo-elastic displacement and stability FEM analysis of multilayered plates and shells
PublikacjaThe paper concerns the load capacity analysis of thermally loaded multilayered plates and shells. The multilayered body is treated as an equivalent single layer whose kinematics is consistent with first order shear deformation theory. The authors focus on the thermo-elastic stability problem of the thin-walled structures. The equilibrium paths are traced with the use of Riks-Wempner-Ramm algorithm. By making use of the Tsai-Wu...
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Vibrational excitation of acetylene by positron impact
PublikacjaVibrationally inelastic quantum calculations are carried out at low collision energies for the scattering of a beam of positrons off acetylene gaseous molecules. The normal mode analysis is assumed to be valid and the relative fluxes into the C–C and C–H symmetric vibrational modes are computed within a Body-Fixed (BF) formulation of the dynamics by solving the relevant vibrational Coupled Channels (VCC) equations. The clear dominance...
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The analysis of temperature changes of the saliva traces left on the fur during laboratory rats social contacts
PublikacjaAutomatic analysis of complex rodent social be- havior, especially aggressive ones, is of important scientific interest. In this paper we analyze the properties of the data created as a result of aggressive rodent social behavior. Detec- tion of specific aggressive behaviors is based on the event of leaving traces of saliva on the fur of the attacked individual, which are clearly visible in the thermal imaging. The traces change...
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ANALIZA UWARUNKOWAŃ PROPAGACYJNYCH W RADIOWYCH SIECIACH BAN Z PRZESTRZENNYM ODBIOREM ZBIORCZYM
PublikacjaW referacie przedstawiono analizę uwarunkowań propagacyjnych w radiowych sieciach BAN typu off-body z odbiorem zbiorczym przestrzennym. Średnia wartość tłumienia znajduje się w przedziale [54.42 dB; 64.28 dB], różnica wartości tłumienia dla anten nasobnych wynosi [0.69 dB; 8.76 dB], odchylenie standardowe tłumienia średniego zawarta jest w przedziale [6.46 dB; 7.39 dB], natomiast współczynnik korelacji pomiędzy zanikami szybkozmiennymi...
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Efficient Finite Element Analysis of Axially Symmetrical Waveguides and Waveguide Discontinuities
PublikacjaA combination of the body-of-revolution and finite element methods is adopted for full-wave analysis of waveguides and waveguide discontinuities involving angular field variation. Such an approach is highly efficient and much more flexible than analytical techniques. The method is performed in two different cases: utilizing a generalized impedance matrix to determine the scattering parameters of a single waveguide section and utilizing...
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Intelligent microbearing project with memory of stress-strain history
PublikacjaTaking into account the increasing need of intelligent micro-bearing with memory, this paper presents the optimization, simulation and practical application of operating parameters(load carrying capacity, friction forces, friction coefficient, wear), simulation for hydrodynamic HDD micro-bearing with curvilinear nano-grooved journal profile. One of the reason of such journal profile is that this journal profile contributes to the...
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Comparative Analysis of Exoskeletal Actuators
PublikacjaSince the beginning of the development of exoskeletons in the early 1960s there was a constant need for improving their actuators technology. Requirements for high power and torque for the lower body and very high precision for the hand motion, while maintaining the flexibility of biological muscles, are still not fully satisfied. The problem lies not just in the lack of appropriate actuator technology, but also in the inability...
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A measurement system for children endurance tests
PublikacjaThere are a lot of ethical problems concerning the use of invasive methods for the measurement of a child's body response to physical exercise and physical training. The alternative is are non-invasive methods like ergospirometry or NIRS. The article presents a measurement system dedicated for children endurance tests, composed of a few non-invasive measurement modules, including a temperature measurement module. Temperature is...
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Speech synthesis controlled by eye gazing
PublikacjaA method of communication based on eye gaze controlling is presented. Investigations of using gaze tracking have been carried out in various context applications. The solution proposed in the paper could be referred to as ''talking by eyes'' providing an innovative approach in the domain of speech synthesis. The application proposed is dedicated to disabled people, especially to persons in a so-called locked-in syndrome who cannot...
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Study of the atomic structure and morphology of the Pt3Co nanocatalyst
PublikacjaThe local structure and chemical disorder of a commercially available Pt3Co nanocatalyst supported on high surface area carbon were investigated. High-quality XAFS spectra were collected at the ELETTRA synchrotron XAFS 11.1 beamline. XAFS spectra analysis have been performed accounting for the reduction of the coordination number and degeneracy of three-body configurations, resulting from transmission electron microscopy (TEM)...
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Next generation ITS implementation aspects in 5G wireless communication network
PublikacjaIn the paper the study of Intelligent Transportation systems implementation in the 5G wireless communication network is presented. Firstly, small-cell concept in Ultra Dense Heterogeneous network was analyzed. Secondly, the 5G network requirements were presented which are important from the point of view of transportation systems development. Next, the study on the 5G network architectures proposals dedicated to the ITS systems...
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Turmeric nanofiber-encapsulated natural product formulation act as a phytogenic feed additive—A study in broilers on growth performance, biochemical indices of blood, and E. coli in cecum
PublikacjaA phytogenic feed additive (PFA) formulation was prepared with bioactive molecules—curcuminoids, gingerol, and carvacrol by encapsulating in nanofiber isolated from turmeric spent (turmeric nanofiber, TNF). This formulation was completely characterized by scanning electron microscope, ultra performance liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography and evaluated for its efficacy. PFA-encapsulated TNF (PFA@TNF) considerably increased...
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Continuum models for pantographic blocks with second gradient energies which are incomplete
PublikacjaWe postulate a deformation energy for describing the mechanical behavior of so called pantographic blocks, that is bodies constituted by stacking of layers of pantographic sheets. We remark that the pantographic effect is limited in the plane of pantographic sheets and therefore only the second derivatives of transverse displacements along the pantographic fibers appear in the chosen deformation energy. We use this novel energy...
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Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Kidney Transplant Recipients—A Narrative Review
PublikacjaUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most prevalent complications in kidney transplant (KTx) recipients. The most frequent finding in this group of patients is asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB). Here, we provide an overview of the available evidence regarding ASB in KTx recipients, including its etiopathology, clinical impact and management. There is a growing body of evidence from clinical trials that screening for and treating...
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Bioactive Ingredients with Health-Promoting Properties of Strawberry Fruit (Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne)
PublikacjaStrawberries (Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne) belong to the berry group and are characterized primarily by delightful sensory properties. Due to their chemical composition, these fruits are a rich source of bioactive compounds that can modify the metabolic and physiological functions of the body. The aim of this work is to present the current state of research on bioactive ingredients found in these fruits in the context of their...
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A detector of sleep disorders for using at home
PublikacjaObstructive sleep apnea usually requires all-ni ght examination in a specialized clinic, under the supervision of a medical staff. Because of those requirements it is an expensive and a non-widely utilized test. Moving the examination procedure to patients’ home with automatic analysis algorithms involved will decrease the costs and make it available for larger group of patients. The developed device allows all-night recordings...
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GPU-Accelerated 3D Mesh Deformation for Optimization Based on the Finite Element Method
PublikacjaThis paper discusses a strategy for speeding up the mesh deformation process in the design-byoptimization of high-frequency components involving electromagnetic field simulations using the 3D finite element method (FEM). The mesh deformation is assumed to be described by a linear elasticity model of a rigid body; therefore, each time the shape of the device is changed, an auxiliary elasticity finite-element problem must be solved....
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Mutual Clutter Suppression Techniques for FM Sonars
PublikacjaThe article presents methods that help in the elimination of mutual clutter as well as the consequences of two FM sounding signal sonars operating in the same body of water and frequency band. An in-depth analysis of mutual clutter was carried out. The effects of sounding signal differentiation were determined, as was the Doppler effect on mutual clutter suppression. One of the methods analysed is of particular interest in a situation...
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On weak solutions of boundary value problems within the surface elasticity of Nth order
PublikacjaA study of existence and uniqueness of weak solutions to boundary value problems describing an elastic body with weakly nonlocal surface elasticity is presented. The chosen model incorporates the surface strain energy as a quadratic function of the surface strain tensor and the surface deformation gradients up to Nth order. The virtual work principle, extended for higher‐order strain gradient media, serves as a basis for defining...
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In Vitro Dissolution of Na-Ca-P-Oxynitrides
Publikacja: Sodium-calcium-phosphate based oxynitride glasses and glass-ceramics doped with Mg, Si, and Nb were studied in vitro in simulated body fluid (SBF) under static conditions. The release of ions and pH changes up to 7 days of immersion were investigated. The nitrogen incorporation into phosphate glass matrix was found to notably influence in vitro dissolution only of homogenous glasses. Increasing the nitrogen content in the samples...
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Bezprzewodowy system telemedyczny monitorujący parametry życiowe pacjenta
PublikacjaWszechobecny monitoring pacjenta jest jednym ze sposobów zniwelowania negatywnych skutków obecnego modelu opieki zdrowotnej i może być dużym krokiem naprzód w rozwoju medycyny. W niniejszym referacie przedstawiono projekt i wykonanie bezprzewodowego systemu telemedycznego, monitorującego parametry życiowe człowieka, takie jak aktywność elektryczna serca, przyspieszenie ciała oraz stan przycisku alarmowego. Składa się on z urządzenia...
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At the Limits of Criticality-Based Quantum Metrology: Apparent Super-Heisenberg Scaling Revisited
PublikacjaWe address the question of whether the super-Heisenberg scaling for quantum estimation is indeed realizable. We unify the results of two approaches. In the first one, the original system is compared with its copy rotated by the parameter-dependent dynamics. If the parameter is coupled to the one-body part of the Hamiltonian, the precision of its estimation is known to scale at most as N−1 (Heisenberg scaling) in terms of the number...
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TOXICOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF FOOD PACKAGES EXTRACTS
PublikacjaIn the scientific literature related to the widely understood issue of packaging materials designed to have contact with food (Food Contact Materials – FCM) there is much information on raw materials used for their production, their physiochemical properties, types and parameters. There is also a great number of publications on the management and disposal of used packaging. Unfortunately, not much attention is given to the matters...
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Phase transition of a dimorphic fungus Penicillium marneffei
PublikacjaPenicillium marneffei is a pathogenic fungus that afflicts immunocompromised individuals who live or travel in Southeast Asia. This species is unique, because it is the only dimorphic member of the genus Penicillium. Dimorphism results from a process, termed phase transition, which is regulated by temperature of incubation. At room temperature, the fungus grows filamentously (mould phase), but at body temperature (37°C), a uninucleate...
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Low-Cost Flight Simulator with Possibility of Modeling of Flight Controls Failures
PublikacjaThe goal of this paper is to present a development of a low cost flight simulator, that allows to simulate flight controls failures. Cessna 172 has been chosen as an example of a general aviation aircraft and the flight model has been implemented in Simulink. The model allows for easy integration of an experimental autopilot, using various strategies. Aerodynamic coefficients have been calculated using software called DATCOM. Such...
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Robust identification of quadrocopter model for control purposes
PublikacjaThe paper addresses a problem of quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle (so-called X4-flyer or quadrocopter) utility model identification for control design purposes. To that goal the quadrotor model is assumed to be composed of two abstracted subsystems, namely a rigid body (plant) and four motors equipped with blades (actuators). The model of the former is acquired based on a well-established dynamic equations of motion while the...