Adaptive current differential protection for active distribution networks accommodating high levels of PV integration by CHEN Shuiyao, XU Feng, PAN Wulue, LI Yuehui, WU Jizeng, LIU Sumei

“…This study analyzes the changes in the fundamental-frequency current amplitude and phase angle on both sides of the line connected to the PV source， highlighting the subsequent issues with traditional current differential protection. …”
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Photocatalytic Activity of Nanostructured Titanium Dioxide Thin Films by Zdenek Michalcik, Marta Horakova, Petr Spatenka, Sarka Klementova, Martin Zlamal, Nicolas Martin

“…In dependence on the glancing angle deposition parameters, three types of columnar structures were obtained. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Mixed-Mode Fatigue Crack Growth for Compact Tension Shear Specimen by Yahya Ali Fageehi, Abdulnaser M. Alshoaibi

“…This work concentrates on the fracture behaviour of the compact tension specimen under mixed-mode loading, and numerical investigation using ANSYS Mechanical APDL 19.2 finite element program with different modes of mix angles is carried out. The prediction of mixed-mode fatigue life under constant amplitude fatigue loading for the compact tension shear specimen (CTS) is employed using Paris’ law model for two different loading angles with agreement to the experimental results. …”
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Optimization and Modeling of Optical Emission Spatial Coverage from Underwater Multi-Faceted Optical Base Stations by Junjie Shi, Chunbo Ma, Xu Tian, Hanjun Guo, Jun Ao

“…Additionally, a Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization (MOPSO) algorithm is used to optimize the configuration of the multi-faceted LED array by adjusting the deflection angles of the LED arrays and the emission half-angle of the LEDs at the OBS. …”
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Vision-Based Tracking of Uncooperative Targets by Suresh K. Kannan, Eric N. Johnson, Yoko Watanabe, Ramachandra Sattigeri

“…An additional piece of information, the subtended angle, also available from computer vision algorithm is used to improve range estimation accuracy. …”
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IBEM Simulation of Seismic Wave Scattering by a 3D Tunnel Mountain by Ping-Lin Jiang, Hua Jiang, Yu-Sheng Jiang, Dai Wang, Nan Li, Zhong-He Shi

“…Without loss of generality, the 3D physical model of hemispherical tunnel mountain in an elastic half-space is established, and the influence of the incidence frequency and angle of P or SV wave on the mountain surface displacements is mainly examined. …”
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Disk-Integrated Lunar Brightness Temperatures between 89 and 190 GHz by Martin J. Burgdorf, Stefan A. Buehler, Imke Hans, Marc Prange

“…Measurements of the disk-integrated brightness temperature of the Moon at 89, 157, 183, and 190 GHz are presented for phase angles between -80° and 50° relative to full Moon. …”
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Research on the Wing-Type Antiscour Device of Pier Based on Scour Test and Numerical Simulation by Yan Wang, Xiaoli Shen, Jinchao Chen, Zhejiang Chen, Jing Liu

“…To explore the protection effect of the modified device, the inclination angles of the wing plates were set to three angles, and the scour characteristics around the device were studied through the flume scour test and numerical simulation test. …”
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Chattering-Free Sliding-Mode Control for Electromechanical Actuator with Backlash Nonlinearity by Dongqi Ma, Hui Lin, Bingqiang Li

“…Considering the backlash nonlinearity and parameter time-varying characteristics in electromechanical actuators, a chattering-free sliding-mode control strategy is proposed in this paper to regulate the rudder angle and suppress unknown external disturbances. …”
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Solar Radiation Partitioning and Surface Albedo Parameterization in the Hinterland of Taklimakan Desert by Chunlei Meng, Huoqing Li

“…The surface albedo is not only associated with the soil moisture, but associated with the solar zenith angle. The solar radiation partitioning method considers the joint influences of cloud cover, near-surface air pressure, and solar zenith angle and was compared with the method using the Simple Biosphere Model version 3 (SiB3). …”
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Intelligent Industrial Design System Based on Spatial Digital Technology by Yingbin Jian, Yunpeng Li, Lijie Wang, Shenghuan Dong

“…Considering the existence of the identification diffusion angle, this paper analyzes the refraction of light when it enters the workpiece and lists the calculation methods of the refraction angle of different media. …”
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Investigating Soil Adhesion and Antiadhesion Performance of Nonsmooth Subsoiler Surfaces by Jinguang Li, Hongyan Qi, Yunhai Ma, Peng Gao, Baoguang Wu

“…By measuring and comparing the repose angle and external friction angle of the soil, this paper discussed the influence of soil texture and soil water content on soil adhesion. …”
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The Stability Analyses of Tunnel Faces in Saturated Soils with Soil Arching Effect by Liu An, Xi Mingxing, Liu Jun

“…The results illustrate that soils with the bigger friction angle form the arch more easily during excavation, and with higher water height, the soil arching effect appears not as obvious as expected, particularly on those soils with the smaller friction angle.…”
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Object Shape Recognition Using Wavelet Descriptors by Adnan Abou Nabout

“…For our method, we use a periodical angle function derived from an extracted object contour. …”
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Texture mapping of warp knitted shoe upper based on ARAP parameterization method by Guilong Cheng, Aijun Zhang, Yanting Zhang

“…In order to realize the design of the warp knitted upper based on the three-dimensional shoe model, this study investigates the texture mapping technique based on angle-preserving and area-regularizing as-rigid-as-possible (ARAP) parameterization. …”
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SVEIKATOS PRIEŽIŪROS ĮMONIŲ VEIKLOS VERTINIMO METODŲ TAIKYMO GALIMYBĖS by Lina Paliulienė

“…Šiame straipsnyje analizuojami dviejų veiklos vertinimo metodų: subalansuotų rodiklių (angl. BSC) metodo ir Europos kokybės vadybos fondo (angl. …”
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Effects of Flow Rate and Viscosity on Slip Factor of Centrifugal Pump Handling Viscous Oils by Wen-Guang Li

“…The slip factor of impeller with large exit blade angle is not sensitive to flow rate.…”
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A Novel Robotic Exoskeleton for Finger Rehabilitation: Kinematics Analysis by Yong Dai, Junhong Ji, Guocai Yang, Yu Yang

“…Finally, the relationship between motor displacement and the finger’s total bending angle is obtained, which can be used for rehabilitation trajectory planning. …”
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Study on the Bearing Capacity of High-Cap Inclined Pile Foundations by Guodong Shao, Juan Liu, Tonglei Wang, Yuping Liu

“…The influence of the inclination direction and angle of the inclined pile on the lateral displacement of the foundation and internal force of the pile body is investigated. …”
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A Multiconstrained Ascent Guidance Method for Solid Rocket-Powered Launch Vehicles by Si-Yuan Chen, Qun-Li Xia

“…Then, constraints, such as terminal height, velocity, flight path angle, and angle of attack, are converted into the constraints within height-time profile according to the second-stage rocket flight characteristics. …”
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