In this work, power efficient butterfly unit based FFT architecture is presented. The butterfly unit is designed using floating-point fused arithmetic units. The fused arithmetic units include two-term dot product uni...In this work, power efficient butterfly unit based FFT architecture is presented. The butterfly unit is designed using floating-point fused arithmetic units. The fused arithmetic units include two-term dot product unit and add-subtract unit. In these arithmetic units, operations are performed over complex data values. A modified fused floating-point two-term dot product and an enhanced model for the Radix-4 FFT butterfly unit are proposed. The modified fused two-term dot product is designed using Radix-16 booth multiplier. Radix-16 booth multiplier will reduce the switching activities compared to Radix-8 booth multiplier in existing system and also will reduce the area required. The proposed architecture is implemented efficiently for Radix-4 decimation in time(DIT) FFT butterfly with the two floating-point fused arithmetic units. The proposed enhanced architecture is synthesized, implemented, placed and routed on a FPGA device using Xilinx ISE tool. It is observed that the Radix-4 DIT fused floating-point FFT butterfly requires 50.17% less space and 12.16% reduced power compared to the existing methods and the proposed enhanced model requires 49.82% less space on the FPGA device compared to the proposed design. Also, reduced power consumption is addressed by utilizing the reusability technique, which results in 11.42% of power reduction of the enhanced model compared to the proposed design.展开更多
针对Turbo码全并行译码算法译码迭代次数多、硬件消耗大的问题,提出了一种基于RADIX-4的改进译码算法。将译码算法中状态转移图的相邻两步状态合并为一步计算,译码时以"比特对"的形式操作进行迭代。在保留译码最大并行度同时...针对Turbo码全并行译码算法译码迭代次数多、硬件消耗大的问题,提出了一种基于RADIX-4的改进译码算法。将译码算法中状态转移图的相邻两步状态合并为一步计算,译码时以"比特对"的形式操作进行迭代。在保留译码最大并行度同时,译码计算单元使用量减少一半,显著降低了Turbo码全并行译码算法的运算复杂度和存储开销。仿真结果表明,在相同迭代次数条件下,该方法的译码性能较全并行译码算法平均提高约0.5 d B。展开更多
Minimax algorithm and machine learning technologies have been studied for decades to reach an ideal optimization in game areas such as chess and backgammon. In these fields, several generations try to optimize the cod...Minimax algorithm and machine learning technologies have been studied for decades to reach an ideal optimization in game areas such as chess and backgammon. In these fields, several generations try to optimize the code for pruning and effectiveness of evaluation function. Thus, there are well-armed algorithms to deal with various sophisticated situations in gaming occasion. However, as a traditional zero-sum game, Connect-4 receives less attention compared with the other members of its zero-sum family using traditional minimax algorithm. In recent years, new generation of heuristics is created to address this problem based on research conclusions, expertise and gaming experiences. However, this paper mainly introduced a self-developed heuristics supported by well-demonstrated result from researches and our own experiences which fighting against the available version of Connect-4 system online. While most previous works focused on winning algorithms and knowledge based approaches, we complement these works with analysis of heuristics. We have conducted three experiments on the relationship among functionality, depth of searching and number of features and doing contrastive test with sample online. Different from the sample based on summarized experience and generalized features, our heuristics have a basic concentration on detailed connection between pieces on board. By analysing the winning percentages when our version fights against the online sample with different searching depths, we find that our heuristics with minimax algorithm is perfect on the early stages of the zero-sum game playing. Because some nodes in the game tree have no influence on the final decision of minimax algorithm, we use alpha-beta pruning to decrease the number of meaningless node which greatly increases the minimax efficiency. During the contrastive experiment with the online sample, this paper also verifies basic characters of the minimax algorithm including depths and quantity of features. According to the experiment, these two characters can both effect the decision for each step and none of them can be absolutely in charge. Besides, we also explore some potential future issues in Connect-4 game optimization such as precise adjustment on heuristic values and inefficiency pruning on the search tree.展开更多
Under the demand of strategic air traffic flow management and the concept of trajectory based operations（TBO）,the network-wide 4D flight trajectories planning（N4DFTP） problem has been investigated with the purpose...Under the demand of strategic air traffic flow management and the concept of trajectory based operations（TBO）,the network-wide 4D flight trajectories planning（N4DFTP） problem has been investigated with the purpose of safely and efficiently allocating 4D trajectories（4DTs）（3D position and time） for all the flights in the whole airway network.Considering that the introduction of large-scale 4DTs inevitably increases the problem complexity,an efficient model for strategiclevel conflict management is developed in this paper.Specifically,a bi-objective N4 DFTP problem that aims to minimize both potential conflicts and the trajectory cost is formulated.In consideration of the large-scale,high-complexity,and multi-objective characteristics of the N4DFTP problem,a multi-objective multi-memetic algorithm（MOMMA） that incorporates an evolutionary global search framework together with three problem-specific local search operators is implemented.It is capable of rapidly and effectively allocating 4DTs via rerouting,target time controlling,and flight level changing.Additionally,to balance the ability of exploitation and exploration of the algorithm,a special hybridization scheme is adopted for the integration of local and global search.Empirical studies using real air traffic data in China with different network complexities show that the proposed MOMMA is effective to solve the N4 DFTP problem.The solutions achieved are competitive for elaborate decision support under a TBO environment.展开更多
Structural shape monitoring plays a vital role in the structural health monitoring systems.The inverse finite element method(iFEM)has been demonstrated to be a practical method of deformation reconstruction owing to i...Structural shape monitoring plays a vital role in the structural health monitoring systems.The inverse finite element method(iFEM)has been demonstrated to be a practical method of deformation reconstruction owing to its unique advantages.Current iFEM formulations have been applied to small deformation of structures based on the small-displacement assumption of linear theory.However,this assumption may be inapplicable to some structures with large displacements in practical applications.Therefore,geometric nonlinearity needs to be considered.In this study,to expand the practical utility of iFEM for large displacement monitoring,we propose a nonlinear iFEM algorithm based on a four-node inverse quadrilateral shell element iQS4.Taking the advantage of an iterative iFEM algorithm,a nonlinear response is linearized to compute the geometrically nonlinear deformation reconstruction,like the basic concept of nonlinear FE analysis.Several examples are solved to verify the proposed approach.It is demonstrated that large displacements can be accurately estimated even if the in-situ sensor data includes different levels of randomly generated noise.It is proven that the nonlinear iFEM algorithm provides a more accurate displacement response as compared to the linear iFEM methodology for structures undergoing large displacement.Hence,the proposed approach can be utilized as a viable tool to effectively characterize geometrically nonlinear deformations of structures in real-time applications.展开更多
In this paper,an analysis for ill conditioning problem in subspace identifcation method is provided.The subspace identifcation technique presents a satisfactory robustness in the parameter estimation of process model ...In this paper,an analysis for ill conditioning problem in subspace identifcation method is provided.The subspace identifcation technique presents a satisfactory robustness in the parameter estimation of process model which performs control.As a frst step,the main geometric and mathematical tools used in subspace identifcation are briefly presented.In the second step,the problem of analyzing ill-conditioning matrices in the subspace identifcation method is considered.To illustrate this situation,a simulation study of an example is introduced to show the ill-conditioning in subspace identifcation.Algorithms numerical subspace state space system identifcation(N4SID)and multivariable output error state space model identifcation(MOESP)are considered to study,the parameters estimation while using the induction motor model,in simulation(Matlab environment).Finally,we show the inadequacy of the oblique projection and validate the efectiveness of the orthogonal projection approach which is needed in ill-conditioning;a real application dealing with induction motor parameters estimation has been experimented.The obtained results proved that the algorithm based on orthogonal projection MOESP,overcomes the situation of ill-conditioning in the Hankel s block,and thereby improving the estimation of parameters.展开更多
Long Term Evolution (LTE) is designed to revolutionize mobile broadband technology with key considerations of higher data rate, improved power efficiency, low latency and better quality of service. This work analyzes ...Long Term Evolution (LTE) is designed to revolutionize mobile broadband technology with key considerations of higher data rate, improved power efficiency, low latency and better quality of service. This work analyzes the impact of resource scheduling algorithms on the performance of LTE (4G) and WCDMA (3G) networks. In this paper, a full illustration of LTE system is given together with different scheduling algorithms. Thereafter, 3G WCDMA and 4G LTE networks were simulated using Simulink simulator embedded in MATLAB and performance evaluations were carried out. The performance metrics used for the evaluations are average system throughput, packet delay, latency and allocation of fairness using Round Robin, Best CQI and Proportional fair Packet Scheduling Algorithms. The results of the evaluations on both networks were analysed. The results showed that 4G LTE network performs better than 3G WCDMA network in all the three scheduling algorithms used.展开更多
As computers have become faster at performing computations over the decades, algorithms to play games have also become more efficient. This research paper seeks to see how the performance of the Minimax search evolves...As computers have become faster at performing computations over the decades, algorithms to play games have also become more efficient. This research paper seeks to see how the performance of the Minimax search evolves on increasing Connect-4 grid sizes. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Minimax search algorithm in making optimal moves under different circumstances and to understand how well the algorithm scales. To answer this question we tested and analyzed the algorithm several times on different grid sizes with a time limit to see its performance as the complexity increases, we also looked for the average search depth for each grid size. The obtained results show that despite larger grid sizes, the Minimax search algorithm stays relatively consistent in terms of performance.展开更多
The characteristics of the wireless network determine the requirement of lightweight cryptography. Towards the huge cost of an existing algorithm such as MD5, this paper proposes a message digest scheme based on the R...The characteristics of the wireless network determine the requirement of lightweight cryptography. Towards the huge cost of an existing algorithm such as MD5, this paper proposes a message digest scheme based on the RC4 algorithm which broadens the application area of the RC4 and decreases the requirement of resource or cost. To test the randomicity of the algorithm＇s di- gest, fifteen kinds of randomicity test to NIST randomicity test standard had been done, and the comparative analysis which compares the digest＇s randomicity of the algorithm with MD5 had been performed as well. The performance of the algorithm had been analyzed in aspects of mono-directivity, randomicity, practicality and complexness. Statistic tests and analysis results illustrated that our scheme was of low cost of computing, good statistic performance, high running speed and lightweight.展开更多
文摘In this work, power efficient butterfly unit based FFT architecture is presented. The butterfly unit is designed using floating-point fused arithmetic units. The fused arithmetic units include two-term dot product unit and add-subtract unit. In these arithmetic units, operations are performed over complex data values. A modified fused floating-point two-term dot product and an enhanced model for the Radix-4 FFT butterfly unit are proposed. The modified fused two-term dot product is designed using Radix-16 booth multiplier. Radix-16 booth multiplier will reduce the switching activities compared to Radix-8 booth multiplier in existing system and also will reduce the area required. The proposed architecture is implemented efficiently for Radix-4 decimation in time(DIT) FFT butterfly with the two floating-point fused arithmetic units. The proposed enhanced architecture is synthesized, implemented, placed and routed on a FPGA device using Xilinx ISE tool. It is observed that the Radix-4 DIT fused floating-point FFT butterfly requires 50.17% less space and 12.16% reduced power compared to the existing methods and the proposed enhanced model requires 49.82% less space on the FPGA device compared to the proposed design. Also, reduced power consumption is addressed by utilizing the reusability technique, which results in 11.42% of power reduction of the enhanced model compared to the proposed design.
文摘针对Turbo码全并行译码算法译码迭代次数多、硬件消耗大的问题,提出了一种基于RADIX-4的改进译码算法。将译码算法中状态转移图的相邻两步状态合并为一步计算,译码时以"比特对"的形式操作进行迭代。在保留译码最大并行度同时,译码计算单元使用量减少一半,显著降低了Turbo码全并行译码算法的运算复杂度和存储开销。仿真结果表明,在相同迭代次数条件下,该方法的译码性能较全并行译码算法平均提高约0.5 d B。
文摘Minimax algorithm and machine learning technologies have been studied for decades to reach an ideal optimization in game areas such as chess and backgammon. In these fields, several generations try to optimize the code for pruning and effectiveness of evaluation function. Thus, there are well-armed algorithms to deal with various sophisticated situations in gaming occasion. However, as a traditional zero-sum game, Connect-4 receives less attention compared with the other members of its zero-sum family using traditional minimax algorithm. In recent years, new generation of heuristics is created to address this problem based on research conclusions, expertise and gaming experiences. However, this paper mainly introduced a self-developed heuristics supported by well-demonstrated result from researches and our own experiences which fighting against the available version of Connect-4 system online. While most previous works focused on winning algorithms and knowledge based approaches, we complement these works with analysis of heuristics. We have conducted three experiments on the relationship among functionality, depth of searching and number of features and doing contrastive test with sample online. Different from the sample based on summarized experience and generalized features, our heuristics have a basic concentration on detailed connection between pieces on board. By analysing the winning percentages when our version fights against the online sample with different searching depths, we find that our heuristics with minimax algorithm is perfect on the early stages of the zero-sum game playing. Because some nodes in the game tree have no influence on the final decision of minimax algorithm, we use alpha-beta pruning to decrease the number of meaningless node which greatly increases the minimax efficiency. During the contrastive experiment with the online sample, this paper also verifies basic characters of the minimax algorithm including depths and quantity of features. According to the experiment, these two characters can both effect the decision for each step and none of them can be absolutely in charge. Besides, we also explore some potential future issues in Connect-4 game optimization such as precise adjustment on heuristic values and inefficiency pruning on the search tree.
基金co-supported by the National Science Foundation for Young Scientists of China(No.61401011)the National Key Technologies R&D Program of China(No.2015BAG15B01)the Foundation for Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61521091)
文摘Under the demand of strategic air traffic flow management and the concept of trajectory based operations（TBO）,the network-wide 4D flight trajectories planning（N4DFTP） problem has been investigated with the purpose of safely and efficiently allocating 4D trajectories（4DTs）（3D position and time） for all the flights in the whole airway network.Considering that the introduction of large-scale 4DTs inevitably increases the problem complexity,an efficient model for strategiclevel conflict management is developed in this paper.Specifically,a bi-objective N4 DFTP problem that aims to minimize both potential conflicts and the trajectory cost is formulated.In consideration of the large-scale,high-complexity,and multi-objective characteristics of the N4DFTP problem,a multi-objective multi-memetic algorithm（MOMMA） that incorporates an evolutionary global search framework together with three problem-specific local search operators is implemented.It is capable of rapidly and effectively allocating 4DTs via rerouting,target time controlling,and flight level changing.Additionally,to balance the ability of exploitation and exploration of the algorithm,a special hybridization scheme is adopted for the integration of local and global search.Empirical studies using real air traffic data in China with different network complexities show that the proposed MOMMA is effective to solve the N4 DFTP problem.The solutions achieved are competitive for elaborate decision support under a TBO environment.
基金supported by the NationalNatural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11902253)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China.The authors are grateful for this support.
文摘Structural shape monitoring plays a vital role in the structural health monitoring systems.The inverse finite element method(iFEM)has been demonstrated to be a practical method of deformation reconstruction owing to its unique advantages.Current iFEM formulations have been applied to small deformation of structures based on the small-displacement assumption of linear theory.However,this assumption may be inapplicable to some structures with large displacements in practical applications.Therefore,geometric nonlinearity needs to be considered.In this study,to expand the practical utility of iFEM for large displacement monitoring,we propose a nonlinear iFEM algorithm based on a four-node inverse quadrilateral shell element iQS4.Taking the advantage of an iterative iFEM algorithm,a nonlinear response is linearized to compute the geometrically nonlinear deformation reconstruction,like the basic concept of nonlinear FE analysis.Several examples are solved to verify the proposed approach.It is demonstrated that large displacements can be accurately estimated even if the in-situ sensor data includes different levels of randomly generated noise.It is proven that the nonlinear iFEM algorithm provides a more accurate displacement response as compared to the linear iFEM methodology for structures undergoing large displacement.Hence,the proposed approach can be utilized as a viable tool to effectively characterize geometrically nonlinear deformations of structures in real-time applications.
基金supported by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Tunisia
文摘In this paper,an analysis for ill conditioning problem in subspace identifcation method is provided.The subspace identifcation technique presents a satisfactory robustness in the parameter estimation of process model which performs control.As a frst step,the main geometric and mathematical tools used in subspace identifcation are briefly presented.In the second step,the problem of analyzing ill-conditioning matrices in the subspace identifcation method is considered.To illustrate this situation,a simulation study of an example is introduced to show the ill-conditioning in subspace identifcation.Algorithms numerical subspace state space system identifcation(N4SID)and multivariable output error state space model identifcation(MOESP)are considered to study,the parameters estimation while using the induction motor model,in simulation(Matlab environment).Finally,we show the inadequacy of the oblique projection and validate the efectiveness of the orthogonal projection approach which is needed in ill-conditioning;a real application dealing with induction motor parameters estimation has been experimented.The obtained results proved that the algorithm based on orthogonal projection MOESP,overcomes the situation of ill-conditioning in the Hankel s block,and thereby improving the estimation of parameters.
文摘Long Term Evolution (LTE) is designed to revolutionize mobile broadband technology with key considerations of higher data rate, improved power efficiency, low latency and better quality of service. This work analyzes the impact of resource scheduling algorithms on the performance of LTE (4G) and WCDMA (3G) networks. In this paper, a full illustration of LTE system is given together with different scheduling algorithms. Thereafter, 3G WCDMA and 4G LTE networks were simulated using Simulink simulator embedded in MATLAB and performance evaluations were carried out. The performance metrics used for the evaluations are average system throughput, packet delay, latency and allocation of fairness using Round Robin, Best CQI and Proportional fair Packet Scheduling Algorithms. The results of the evaluations on both networks were analysed. The results showed that 4G LTE network performs better than 3G WCDMA network in all the three scheduling algorithms used.
文摘As computers have become faster at performing computations over the decades, algorithms to play games have also become more efficient. This research paper seeks to see how the performance of the Minimax search evolves on increasing Connect-4 grid sizes. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Minimax search algorithm in making optimal moves under different circumstances and to understand how well the algorithm scales. To answer this question we tested and analyzed the algorithm several times on different grid sizes with a time limit to see its performance as the complexity increases, we also looked for the average search depth for each grid size. The obtained results show that despite larger grid sizes, the Minimax search algorithm stays relatively consistent in terms of performance.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (60903196)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China(2009CDB379)the Foundation of Jiangxi Educational Committee (GJJ10661)
文摘The characteristics of the wireless network determine the requirement of lightweight cryptography. Towards the huge cost of an existing algorithm such as MD5, this paper proposes a message digest scheme based on the RC4 algorithm which broadens the application area of the RC4 and decreases the requirement of resource or cost. To test the randomicity of the algorithm＇s di- gest, fifteen kinds of randomicity test to NIST randomicity test standard had been done, and the comparative analysis which compares the digest＇s randomicity of the algorithm with MD5 had been performed as well. The performance of the algorithm had been analyzed in aspects of mono-directivity, randomicity, practicality and complexness. Statistic tests and analysis results illustrated that our scheme was of low cost of computing, good statistic performance, high running speed and lightweight.
