High Accuracy 2D-DOA Estimation for Conformal Array Using PARAFAC by Liangtian Wan, Weijian Si, Lutao Liu, Zuoxi Tian, Naixing Feng

“…Due to the polarization diversity (PD) of element patterns caused by the varying curvature of the conformal carrier, the conventional direction-of-arrival (DOA) estimation algorithms could not be applied to the conformal array. …”
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Simplified Geometric Approach to Freeform Beam Shaper Design by Jacek Wojtanowski, Tadeusz Drozd

“…In this paper, a fully geometric design method of double-freeform beam shapers is discussed briefly. The presented algorithm is based on two stages. First, integrable input-output ray mapping is calculated by the application of the novel GATMA (Geometric Approach to Monge–Ampere equation) method. …”
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Weak Target Detection within the Nonhomogeneous Ionospheric Clutter Background of HFSWR Based on STAP by Xin Zhang, Qiang Yang, Weibo Deng

“…Finally, a new strategy of training data selection is proposed to improve the joint domain localised (JDL) algorithm. Simulation results show that the improved-JDL algorithm is effective and the performance of weak target detection within nonhomogeneous ionospheric clutter is improved.…”
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MPD-Model: A Distributed Multipreference-Driven Data Fusion Model and Its Application in a WSNs-Based Healthcare Monitoring System by Jibing Gong, Li Cui, Kejiang Xiao, Rui Wang

“…We then present MFA, a distributed multi-preference feature-level fusion algorithm based on weighted average method. Next, to implement feature extraction of wrist-pulse data, we propose FEA, a light-weight adaptive feature extraction algorithm for time series sensed data. …”
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Optimization of Power Allocation for a Multibeam Satellite Communication System with Interbeam Interference by Heng Wang, Aijun Liu, Xiaofei Pan, Jiong Li

“…Compared with traditional power allocation algorithms, this proposed dynamic power allocation algorithm improves the fairness of the power allocation amongst the beams, and, in addition, the proposed algorithm also increases the total system capacity in certain scenarios.…”
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A MultiObjective Optimization Approach for Integrated Timetabling and Vehicle Scheduling with Uncertainty by Yindong Shen, Wenliang Xie, Jingpeng Li

“…Meanwhile, a multiobjective hybrid algorithm, which is a combination of the self-adjust genetic algorithm (SGA), large neighborhood search (LNS) algorithm, and Pareto separation operator (PSO), is applied to solve the integrated optimization problem. …”
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Fast Mumford-Shah Two-Phase Image Segmentation Using Proximal Splitting Scheme by Nilima Shah, Dhanesh Patel, Pasi Fränti

“…Compared to the level set method to solve the Chan-Vese model, our algorithm is significantly faster. At the same time, it gives almost the same or better segmentation results. …”
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Analysis of Seismic Damage of Underground Powerhouse Structure of Hydropower Plants Based on Dynamic Contact Force Method by Yang Yang, Juntao Chen, Ming Xiao

“…Based on the characteristics of the dynamic interaction between an underground powerhouse concrete structure and its surrounding rock in a hydropower plant, an algorithm of dynamic contact force was proposed. This algorithm enables the simulation of three states of contact surface under dynamic loads, namely, cohesive contact, sliding contact, and separation. …”
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Machine Learning Approaches for Developing Land Cover Mapping by Ali Alzahrani, Awos Kanan

“…The random forest tree has achieved highest accuracy 84.27%; it is concluded that the RF algorithm is an appropriate algorithm for classifying cover land.…”
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Visible and Infrared Image Fusion-Based Image Quality Enhancement with Applications to Space Debris On-Orbit Surveillance by Jiang Tao, Yunfeng Cao, Meng Ding, Zhouyu Zhang

“…A space debris dataset containing registered visible and infrared images has been purposely created and used for algorithm evaluation. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method in this paper is effective for enhancing image qualities and can achieve favorable effects compared to other state-of-the-art algorithms.…”
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A Novel DBSCAN Based on Binary Local Sensitive Hashing and Binary-KNN Representation by Qing He, Hai Xia Gu, Qin Wei, Xu Wang

“…We revisit the classic DBSCAN algorithm by proposing a series of strategies to improve its robustness to various densities and its efficiency. …”
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A Simultaneous Fault Diagnosis Method Based on Cohesion Evaluation and Improved BP-MLL for Rotating Machinery by Yixuan Zhang, Rui Yang, Mengjie Huang, Yu Han, Yiqi Wang, Yun Di, Dongke Su, Qidong Lu

“…The experiment results show that the proposed method has better overall performance compared with conventional BP-MLL algorithm and some other learning algorithms.…”
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Joint Resource Allocation Optimization of Wireless Sensor Network Based on Edge Computing by Jie Liu, Li Zhu

“…Therefore, this paper proposes a joint optimization algorithm of resource allocation based on edge computing. …”
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Emergency Resource Location and Allocation in Traffic Contingency Plan for Sports Mega-Event by Ling Shen, Jian Lu, Ling Deng, Manman Li

“…Considering the slowness of convergence rate when the road network is large, a modified matrix real-coded genetic algorithm is designed with the crossover operator based on a greedy algorithm. …”
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Modified Grey Wolf Optimizer for Global Engineering Optimization by Nitin Mittal, Urvinder Singh, Balwinder Singh Sohi

“…Nature-inspired algorithms are becoming popular among researchers due to their simplicity and flexibility. …”
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Automatic incident detection in smart city using multiple traffic flow parameters via V2X communication by Zafar Iqbal, Majid Iqbal Khan

“…The integration of multiple parameters increases the incident belief factor and hence the accuracy of incident detection. The complete algorithm is mathematically described using the notions of set theory and then formal analysis assures that the algorithm would be less susceptible to runtime and logical errors during simulations.…”
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Near-Field Hierarchical Localization for Integrated Sensing and Communication by Giorgos Stratidakis, Sotiris Droulias, Angeliki Alexiou

“…The algorithm can be implemented with large antenna arrays, and large intelligent surfaces. …”
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Filtered Medial Surface Based Approach for 3D Collision-Free Path Planning Problem by Karima Benzaid, Romain Marie, Noura Mansouri, Ouiddad Labbani-Igbida

“…Given a set of starting and destination coordinates, an adapted A-star algorithm is then applied to compute the shortest path on the FMS. …”
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Obstacles Regions 3D-Perception Method for Mobile Robots Based on Visual Saliency by Tao Xu, Songmin Jia, Zhengyin Dong, Xiuzhi Li

“…The experimental results demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.…”
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Empirical Study of Multi-Objective Risk Portfolio Optimization Based on NSGA-II by Qian Gao, Aleš Kresta

“…This study aims to uncover the potential advantages of dynamic portfolio optimization using a multi-objective genetic algorithm to address the challenges of ever-changing market conditions. …”
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