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Reverberation chamber in emc tests of naval systems
PublikacjaPaper covers the techniques of emission and immunity testing to the electromagnetic field in reverberation chamber. The procedure of he chamber calibration and field homogeneity assessment were covered. The naval forces' product as selected as an example for discussing the testing procedure in the chamber. The paper's summary gives the assortment of methodology in radiation emission testing and immunity to the electromagnetic field...
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Prediction of maximum tensile stress in plain-weave composite laminates with interacting holes via stacked machine learning algorithms: A comparative study
PublikacjaPlain weave composite is a long-lasting type of fabric composite that is stable enough when being handled. Open-hole composites have been widely used in industry, though they have weak structural performance and complex design processes. An extensive number of material/geometry parameters have been utilized for designing these composites, thereby an efficient computational tool is essential for that purpose. Different Machine Learning...
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Two‐functional μBIST for Testing and Self‐Diagnosis of Analog Circuits in Electronic Embedded Systems
PublikacjaThe paper concerns the testing of analog circuits and blocks in mixed‐signal Electronic Embedded Systems (EESs), using the Built‐in Self‐Test (BIST) technique. An integrated, two‐functional, embedded microtester (μBIST) based on reuse of signal blocks already present in an EES, such as microprocessors, memories, ADCs, DACs, is presented. The novelty of the μBIST solution is its extended functionality. It can perform 2 testing functions:...
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Validation of a virtual test environment for C2X communication under radio jamming conditions
PublikacjaIn this paper, we propose a novel car-2-x communication security testing methodology in the physical layer of wireless systems. The approach is dedicated to automated testing of autonomous vehicles and it is essential for such complex systems operation, especially with regard to safety and security issues. It is based on scenario-driven testing in virtual and real test environments created from collected or simulated data. The...
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Microstructure and residual stresses in surface coatings with PTFE reservoirs
PublikacjaThe paper presents the results of experimental study into the microstructure and changes in residual stresses resulting from sliding and rolling/sliding loaded interaction between metallic surface coatings with embedded PTFE reservoirs and various counter faces. It was found that before testing surface coatings had compressive residual stresses. Molybdenum coating with all types of PTFE reservoirs displayed, as a result of testing,...
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Immersive Technologies that Aid Additive Manufacturing Processes in CBRN Defence Industry
PublikacjaTesting unique devices or their counterparts for CBRN (C-chemical, B-biological, R-radiological, N-nuclear) defense relies on additive manufacturing processes. Immersive technologies aid additive manufacturing. Their use not only helps understand the manufacturing processes, but also improves the design and quality of the products. This article aims to propose an approach to testing CBRN reconnaissance hand-held products developed...
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Energy, water detailed usage. Living lab testing for sustainable urban food-water-energy cycle.
Dane BadawczeData set contains detailed, continuous measurements of the usage of water and electrical energy (AC power) in an experimental facility set up in a scientific laboratory (Laboratorium im. B.Niemkiewicza) at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ocean Technology of the Gdansk University of Technology. The test bed was established in co-operation...
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Towards Emotion Acquisition in IT Usability Evaluation Context
PublikacjaThe paper concerns extension of IT usability studies with automatic analysis of the emotional state of a user. Affect recognition methods and emotion representation models are reviewed and evaluated for applicability in usability testing procedures. Accuracy of emotion recognition, susceptibility to disturbances, independence on human will and interference with usability testing procedures are...
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Development of advanced machine learning for prognostic analysis of drying parameters for banana slices using indirect solar dryer
PublikacjaIn this study, eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) and Light Gradient Boosting (LightGBM) algorithms were used to model-predict the drying characteristics of banana slices with an indirect solar drier. The relationships between independent variables (temperature, moisture, product type, water flow rate, and mass of product) and dependent variables (energy consumption and size reduction) were established. For energy consumption,...
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Interfacially modified LDPE/GTR composites with non-polar elastomers: From microstructure to macro-behavior
PublikacjaThis paper provides some new insights into the mechanism of interaction and modifications in thermoplastic composites based on low density polyethylene (LDPE), ground tire rubber (GTR) and non-polar elastomer. The composites were prepared using a co-rotating twin-screw extruder at variable LDPE/GTR ratio and constant elastomer content. Two types of commercial elastomer were applied: styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) block copolymers (Kraton®)...
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FE analysis of support-specimen interaction of compressive experimental test
PublikacjaThe objective of this work is to investigate the support-specimen interaction during the compressive experimental testing of stiffened plates. The interaction is analyzed employing the nonlinear Finite Element Method using the commercial software ANSYS. The connection between the stiffened plate and testing supports is modelled with the use of contact elements, where several possible interaction scenarios are investigated, and...
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Selected Problems of Experimental Testing Marine Stern Tube Bearings
PublikacjaThis paper presents typical methods for conducting experimental tests on main shaft slide bearings. There are described their possible testing capabilities, advantages, drawbacks and limitations. Various testing methods were analyzed to find a solution able of providing a wide range of possible investigations at possibly acceptable limitations.
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Large hydrodynamic thrust bearing: Comparison of the calculations and measurements
PublikacjaHydrodynamic thrust bearings, used to carry axial loads in heavily loaded shafts of water power plants hydro turbines, can reach outer diameters even exceeding 5 m. In such large objects scale effect could be observed. According to this, allowable bearing specific load assuring safe operation of the bearings has to be decreased, which increases thrust bearing dimensions. This effect is caused by excessive thermal deflections of...
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Third harmonic index as a diagnostic tool of high-voltage varistors
PublikacjaThe recommended methods for standard testing of high-voltage varistors demand application of high voltages and intensive currents that is inconvenient and needs extensive power consumption. These methods require metallization of the prepared ZnO structures that increases costs of testing. Another method of varistor quality and endurance evaluation by the third harmonic index measurement at relatively low voltage range has been...
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HEALTH MONITORING OF A COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE FED WITH DIFFERENT LOW-SULPHUR MARINE FUELS BY ENDOSCOPIC IMAGE PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS
PublikacjaThis article characterises the methodology for the endoscopic testing of a laboratory diesel engine used for testing marine fuels. The ‘Shadow’ measurement method used in the XLG3 type EVEREST digital endoscope, for quantitative and qualitative identification of detected surface defects, was approximated. Representative endoscopic images of the elements limiting the working space of the research engine are demonstrated, having...
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Fault detection in electronic circuits using test buses
PublikacjaA survey of test buses designed for diagnostics of digital and analog electronic circuits is presented: the IEEE 1149.1 bus for digital circuits, the IEEE 1149.4 bus for mixed-signal and the IEEE 1149.6 bus for AC coupled complex digital circuits. Each bus is presented with its structure, solution of key elements, particularly boundary registers and a set of test instructions. Diagnosis with the use of the described buses is...
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Accelerated large scale test set-up design in natural corrosion marine environment
PublikacjaThe standards for conducting small-scale specimen tests are well developed, but there is a lack of direct guidelines for conducting corrosion tests for large-scale specimens. The objective here is to develop a methodology which may be used in designing an accelerated corrosion test of large-scale structural components subjected to a natural corrosion marine environment. Different factors influencing corrosion degradation of steel...
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Measurements in civil engineering, transport, environmental engineering, mining and power engineering 22/23
Kursy OnlineThe course is primarily open to all PhD students at Gdansk University of Technology. This course is compulsory for PhD students assigned to Civil Engineering and Transport as well as Environmental Engineering, Mining and Power Engineering tracks at Doctoral School of GUT. This course allows the PhD students to obtain the knowledge related to the experimental equipment and types of experiments carried out at GUT in the field of...
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Measurements in civil engineering, transport, environmental engineering, mining and power engineering 23/24
Kursy OnlineThe course is primarily open to all PhD students at Gdansk University of Technology. This course is compulsory for PhD students assigned to Civil Engineering and Transport as well as Environmental Engineering, Mining and Power Engineering tracks at Doctoral School of GUT. This course allows the PhD students to obtain the knowledge related to the experimental equipment and types of experiments carried out at GUT in the field of...
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Modern Methods of Software Development
PublikacjaSoftware development methods consist of such activities like analysis, planning, development, testing, deployment, maintenance and retirement. All of them can be divided into two main categories - traditional and agile. The objective of this paper is to review some of the most popular traditional, agile and open source development methods. Special attention was paid to the common stages of all methods - testing and maintenance.
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Energy, water detailed usage. Living lab testing for sustainable urban food-water-energy cycle. Jan. 2022
Dane BadawczeData set contains detailed, continuous measurements of the usage of water and electrical energy (AC power) in an experimental facility set up in a scientific laboratory (Laboratorium im. B.Niemkiewicza) at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ocean Technology of the Gdansk University of Technology. The test bed was established in co-operation...
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Energy, water detailed usage. Living lab testing for sustainable urban food-water-energy cycle. Dec. 2021
Dane BadawczeData set contains detailed, continuous measurements of the usage of water and electrical energy (AC power) in an experimental facility set up in a scientific laboratory (Laboratorium im. B.Niemkiewicza) at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ocean Technology of the Gdansk University of Technology. The test bed was established in co-operation...
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Durability of Asphalt Concrete Subjected to Deteriorating Effects of Water and Frost
PublikacjaThe paper presents testing of the detrimental effects of water and frost on asphalt pavements. It included laboratory testing of 5 fatigue life of asphalt concrete that was subjected to action of water and frost and field testing of damages caused by water and frost on 6 existing asphalt pavements, such as stripping, raveling, and potholes. Laboratory simulation of water and frost action was based on the 7 original AASHTO T283...
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BADANIA ODBIOROWE ŁUKOWEJ KŁADKI DLA PIESZYCH 10T NAD DROGĄ S8 W WARSZAWIE
PublikacjaThe paper presents in situ load testing of the newly build footbridge over S8 expressway in Warsaw. The most characteristic thing for the structure is a shape of arch girders, which correspond with adjacent half-tunnel acoustic baffles. The paper consists of description of the structure, results of the in-situ static and dynamic load testing, results of the numerical simulations, comparative analysis and final conclusions on the...
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Experimental verification of a new method of loop resistance testing in low voltage systems with residual current devices
PublikacjaA periodical verification of the effectiveness of protection against electric shock shall be performed in low voltage systems. The scope of this verification includes loop impedance/resistance testing. If a residual current device is installed in a tested circuit, this testing is problematic. A residual current device trips out during the test, because of the high value of measurement current. This precludes the execution of the...
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Experience with instantiating an automated testing process in the context of incremental and evolutionary software development
PublikacjaThe purpose of this article is to present experiences from testing a complex AJAX-based Internet-system which is under development for more than five years. The development process follows incremental and evolutionary lifecycle model and the system is delivered in subsequent releases. Delivering a new release involves both, the new tests (related to the new and/or modified functionalities) and the regression tests (after their...
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Resonant ultrasonic spectroscopy in high-voltage varistor spectroscopy
PublikacjaResonant spectroscopy is an effective non-destructive testing method focused on defects in tested objects. The testing procedure, based on the resonant pattern, allows rejection of the tested samples with defects which do not fit the pattern. A sweeping frequency method has been used to measure the spectrum of resonances in high-voltage varistors. As a result we can observe resonances that depend directly on inhomogeneity of the...
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Diagnostics of zno varistors by means of nondestructive testing
PublikacjaStandard industrial testing of high-voltage varistors for surge arresters demands application of high voltages and intensive currents. Nondestructive methods for varistor quality and endurance evaluation have been proposed and described. They rely on the application of resonant ultrasound spectroscopy, electro-ultrasonic spectroscopy, noise measurement and nonlinearity testing at voltages lower than continuous operating range....
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Towards understanding the role of peroxide initiators on compatibilization efficiency of thermoplastic elastomers highly filled with reclaimed GTR
PublikacjaThermoplastic elastomers based on recycled high density polyethylene (rHDPE) and styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) block copolymer were highly filled with reclaimed ground tire rubber (RR). The impact of various organic peroxides (dicumyl peroxide (DCP), benzoyl peroxide (BP) and di-tert-butyl peroxide (DB)), applied as free-radical initiators, on the processing, structure and performance properties of rHDPE/SBS/RR blends was investigated....
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A Human Behaviour Model Agent for Testing of Voluntary Computing Systems
PublikacjaPaper presents a design and performance of a voluntary-based distributed computing system testing agent, implementing a human behaviour model. The agent, nicknamed iRobot, was designed and implemented to enable controlled, large scale testing of core algorithms of Comcute - a new voluntary distributed computing platform complementary to BOINC. The main agent design goals were: emulation of human behaviour when browsing web pages,...
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Methodology of Conformity Testing of VoIP Connections Scenarios for SIP Protocol
PublikacjaConformity and conformity testing have always had a crucial role in telecommunications. These issues are especially important in VoIP technology with SIP protocol as there are many hardware, software and service implementations. In this paper a methodology of automatic conformity testing of VoIP connections scenarios applying to any IP network is proposed. Example implementation of the methodology as Linux shell scripts is presented....
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On Software Unit Testing For Security and Performance Gain At Unit Level
PublikacjaPerformance and security are software (SW) application attributes situated on the opposite corners of system design. In the most drastic example the most secure component is the one totally isolated from the outside world, with communication performance reduced to zero level (e.g. disconnected physically from the network, placed inside a Faraday cage to eliminate possible wireless accessibility). On the other hand the most performance-optimized...
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On Software Unit Testing For Improving Security And Performance Of Distributed Applications
PublikacjaPerformance and security are software (SW) application attributes situated on the opposite corners of system design. In the most drastic example the most secure component is the one totally isolated from the outside world, with communication performance reduced to zero level (e.g. disconnected physically from the network, placed inside a Faraday cage to eliminate possible wireless accessibility). On the other hand the most performance-optimized...
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Rotational molding of polylactide (PLA) composites filled with copper slag as a waste filler from metallurgical industry
PublikacjaThe research work carried out so far indicates the ever wider possibilities and demand for shaping composite products in the rotational molding technology. This trend was the main reason to use waste-based filler from the metallurgical process as a filler for manufacturing polylactide (PLA)-based remolded composites. Copper slag (CS) was introduced in the single-step processing method to PLA matrix at 5, 10, 20, and 35 wt%. The...
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Evaluation and rationale of the performance of several elastomeric composites incorporating devulcanized EPDM
Publikacjathylene Propylene Diene rubber (EPDM), is present in many applications. However, its crosslinked structure makes difficult its recycling. The use of devulcanized EPDM, (dEPDM) as a component of elastomeric composites, is a real possibility to reuse EPDM scraps. In this study, three matrices (natural rubber (NR), styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) and EPDM rubber) have been tested including devulcanized EPDM as a recycled component....
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Graph security testing
PublikacjaSet S ⊂ V is called secure set iff ∀ X ⊂ S | N [ X ] ∩ S | ≥ | N ( X ) \ S | [3]. That means that every subset of a secure set has at least as many friends (neighbour vertices in S) as enemies (neighbour vertices outside S) and will be defended in case of attack. Problem of determining if given set is secure is co −NP -complete, there is no efficient algorithm solving it [3]. Property testers are algorithms that distinguish inputs...
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Verification of safety in low-voltage power systems without nuisance tripping of residual current devices
PublikacjaLow-voltage power systems require initial and periodical verification to check the effectiveness of protection against electric shock. As a protection in case of fault, automatic disconnection of supply is most often used. To verify such a protection measure, the earth fault loop impedance or resistance is measured. This measurement is easy to perform in circuits without residual current devices. When residual current devices are...
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From U2TP Models to Executable Tests with TTCN-3
PublikacjaThe approach towards system engineering according to Model-Driven Architectures (MDA) with code generation derived from model implies also an increased need for research on automation of the test generation process. This paper presents an approach to derive executable tests from UML 2.0 Testing Profile diagrams automatically. In particular, an approach to derive executable tests within the Testing and Test Control Notation (TTCN-3)...
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Reliable testbed for indoor positioning systems
PublikacjaThis paper proposes a test environment for indoor localization system, based on radio wave propagation prosperities. The following sections presents variety of problems from the assessment of the existing localization system to the analysis of inconveniences which occur when comparison of different localization systems is implemented. The problem is associated with different testing environments presented in published papers is...
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A testing method of analog parts of mixed-signal electronic systems equipped with the IEEE1149.1 test bus
PublikacjaA new solution of the JTAG BIST for testing analog circuits in mixed-signal electronic microsystems controlled by microcontrollers and equipped with the IEEE1149.1 bus is presented. It is based on a new fault diagnosis method in which an analog circuit is stimulated by a buffered signal from the TMS line, and the time response of the circuit to this signal is sampled by the ADC equipped with the JTAG. The method can be used for...
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Evaluation of possibilities in identification and susceptibility testing for Candida glabrata clinical isolates with the Integral System Yeast Plus (ISYP)
PublikacjaThe aim of this study was to evaluate possibilities of correct identification and susceptibility testing of C. glabrata clinical isolates with Integral System Yeast Plus (ISYP). For species identification, as the reference method, API Candida test and species-specific PCR reactions were used. The potential of antifungal susceptibility testing by the ISYP test was compared with the Sensititre Yeast One. Whilst the reference methods...
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Validation of a virtual test environment for C2X communication under radio jamming conditions
PublikacjaIn this paper, we propose a novel car-2-x communication security testing methodology in the physical layer of wireless systems. The approach is dedicated to automated testing of autonomous vehicles and it is essential for such complex systems operation, especially with regard to safety and security issues. It is based on scenario-driven testing in virtual and real test environments created from collected or simulated data. The...
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Chemical identification of rubber fender sample and hardness and density measurements
PublikacjaScope of testing: Chemical identification of rubber fender sample and hardness and density measurements. - Raport z badań zleconych - Numer umowy: 031178
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BADANIA KOMPOZYTOWEGO MOSTU DLA PIESZYCH
PublikacjaThe paper presents in situ load testing of the innovative footbridge of FOBRIDGE grant mounted at Gdansk University of Technology. The span of composite sandwich structure (GFRP skins, PET core) and the scope of static and dynamic tests are presented. The selected, representative results of in situ measurements and data obtained from the SHM monitoring system are discussed. Besides the standard testing procedures on the full scale...
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Classification of high-voltage varistors into groups of differentiated quality
PublikacjaThe research was aimed on defining a factor of quality for high-voltage varistors using Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, which could be applied during the production testing. The newly proposed parameter Q determined on the basis of the lowest resonant frequency fr measured within the preselected frequency range was taken into account. The parameter Q was defined for ZnO structures after firing, without metallized contacts....
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Model-based testing for execution algorithms in the simulation of cyber-physical systems
PublikacjaThe understanding of simulation semantics of a hybrid system is a challenge for computational engineers as it requires expertise in computer science, engineering, numerical methods, and mathematics at once. The testing methods for the execution of a simulation are being researched but not yet applied on the industrial level. Consequently, the semantics of the simulation becomes a critical artifact in the system development process....
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Effects of laser pulse duration in two-photon vision threshold measurements
PublikacjaPulsed 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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From Functional Requirements through Test Evaluation Design to Automatic Test Data Retrieval – a Concept for Testing of Software Dedicated for Hybrid Embedded Systems
PublikacjaFrom Functional Requirements through Test Evaluation Design to Automatic Test Data Retrieval – a Concept for Testing of Software Dedicated for Hybrid Embedded Systems
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Regulacje prawne odnoszące się do testowania samochodów autonomicznych na drogach publicznych w Polsce i w Kalifornii
PublikacjaThe current level of technological advancement allows for predicting that in the near future autonomous technology may be successfully used for the production of self-driving cars. Many companies (not necessarily related to the automotive sector) have spotted the chance of future profits and thus started working on testing and development of autonomous vehicles. The initiation of work has indicated the lack of possibility to test...
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Application of TMS320c67xx signal processors for SONIC-self-optimizing narrowband interference canceler
PublikacjaThe paper presents a laboratory system for testing active control algorithms of acoustics noise in ducts. An applied algorithm - self-optimizing narrowband interference canceller (SONIC), allows one to remove narrowband disturbances of constant or slowly time-varying frequencies. Example experimental results of using the laboratory system for supression of sinusoidal disturbance are described. An electronic part of the system was...