This paper proposes a relay selection scheme based on geometric optimum principle to maximize the cognitive link＇ s connectivity with limited interference to primary user in cooperative cognitive systems. A dual-hop ...This paper proposes a relay selection scheme based on geometric optimum principle to maximize the cognitive link＇ s connectivity with limited interference to primary user in cooperative cognitive systems. A dual-hop cognitive relay system is considered, in which the channel impulse response follows independent non-identical distribution （i. n. d. ） each hop, such as Rician, Rayleigh and Nakagami-m distribution. Then, closed-form expressions in terms of outage probability and average bit error rate （ABER） are obtained using amplify-and-forward （AF） relaying protocol over such mixed fading channels. Furthermore, the best range of the relay is derived. Extensive simulation re- suits are conducted to verify the theoretical analysis, which is useful to the network optimal design.展开更多
In this paper,we investigate a Recofigurable Intelligent Surface(RIS)-assisted Free-Space Optics-Radio Frequency(FSO-RF)mixed dual-hop communication system for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs).In the first hop,a source ...In this paper,we investigate a Recofigurable Intelligent Surface(RIS)-assisted Free-Space Optics-Radio Frequency(FSO-RF)mixed dual-hop communication system for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs).In the first hop,a source UAV transmits data to a relay UAV using the FSO technique.In the second hop,the relay UAV forwards data to a destination Mobile Station(MS)via an RF channel,with the RIS enhancing coverage and performance.The relay UAV operates in a Decode-and-Forward(DF)mode.As the main contribution,we provide a mathematical performance analysis of the RIS-assisted FSO-RF mixed dual-hop UAV system,evaluating outage probability,Bit-Error Rate(BER),and average capacity.The analysis accounts for factors such as atmospheric attenuation,turbulence,geometric losses,and link interruptions caused by UAV hovering behaviors.To the best of our knowledge,this is the first theoretical investigation of RIS-assisted FSO-RF mixed dual-hop UAV communication systems.Our analytical results show strong agreement with Monte Carlo simulation outcomes.Furthermore,simulation results demonstrate that RIS significantly enhances the performance of UAV-aided mixed RF/FSO systems,although performance saturation is observed due to uncertainties stemming from UAV hovering behavior.展开更多
In this paper, we propose and evaluate outage performance of a mixed amplify-and-forward(AF) and decode-and-forward(DF) relaying protocol in underlay cognitive radio. Different from the conventional AF and DF protocol...In this paper, we propose and evaluate outage performance of a mixed amplify-and-forward(AF) and decode-and-forward(DF) relaying protocol in underlay cognitive radio. Different from the conventional AF and DF protocols, in the proposed protocol, a secondary source attempts to transmit its signal to a secondary destination with help of two secondary relays. One secondary relay always operates in AF mode, while the remaining one always operates in DF mode. Moreover, we also propose a relay selection method, which relies on the decoding status at the DF relay. For performance evaluation and comparison, we derive the exact and approximate closedform expressions of the outage probability for the proposed protocol over Rayleigh fading channel. Finally, we run Monte Carlo simulations to verify the derivations. Results presented that the proposed protocol obtains a diversity order of three and the outage performance of our scheme is between that of the conventional underlay DF protocol and that of the conventional underlay AF protocol.展开更多
The unsteady mixed convection squeezing flow of an incompressible Newtonian fluid between two vertical parallel planes is discussed. The fluid is electrically conducting. The governing equations are transformed into o...The unsteady mixed convection squeezing flow of an incompressible Newtonian fluid between two vertical parallel planes is discussed. The fluid is electrically conducting. The governing equations are transformed into ordinary differential equations （ODEs） by appropriate transformations. The transformed equations are solved successfully by a modern and powerful technique. The effects of the emerging parameters on the flow and heat transfer characteristics are studied and examined. The values of the skin friction coefficient and the local Nusselt number are tabulated and analyzed.展开更多
A novel cast processing method,self-inoculation method (SIM),was proposed.The process involves the addition of self-inoculant to melt,then pouring the melt to a mould through a multi-stream mixing cooling channel.In t...A novel cast processing method,self-inoculation method (SIM),was proposed.The process involves the addition of self-inoculant to melt,then pouring the melt to a mould through a multi-stream mixing cooling channel.In this paper,the process parameters were investigated.Results indicate that the melt treatment temperature,the amount of self-inoculant added,and the slope angle of the cooling channel are the key factors for SIM process.The optimized parameters are that the melt treatment temperature is between 680 and 700°C;the addition of self-inoculant is between 5wt.% and 7wt.%;and the slope angle of the cooling channel is between 30° and 45°.Further analysis reveals that SIM changes the solidification microstructure of slurry by controlling the nucleation and growth of the primary phase in the melt.展开更多
Manufacturers’channel competition with service is examined in this paper.Specifically,the authors consider channel competition within a supply chain comprising two manufacturers and one single retailer where each man...Manufacturers’channel competition with service is examined in this paper.Specifically,the authors consider channel competition within a supply chain comprising two manufacturers and one single retailer where each manufacturer can choose to sell its products either directly to the end market(online channel,say)or through the potential retail channel,based on the profit maximization criterion,which is influenced by exogenous market conditions,such as the degree of competition,etc.Furthermore,the retailer provides additional demand-enhancing service to promote the manufacturer’s products distributed via it.If only one of the manufacturers sells products through the retailer,its products will be promoted by the additional retail service,which poaches demand of products of the manufacturer who adopts direct online channel.Products of both manufacturers are supported by the retailer’s promotional service when both distribute their product through the common retailer.Finally,some managerial implications are derived from numerical analyses of our model,which explain the phenomena in practice and conclude the paper.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61271184)New Century Excellent Talents in University(NCET-110594)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2013RC1001)
文摘This paper proposes a relay selection scheme based on geometric optimum principle to maximize the cognitive link＇ s connectivity with limited interference to primary user in cooperative cognitive systems. A dual-hop cognitive relay system is considered, in which the channel impulse response follows independent non-identical distribution （i. n. d. ） each hop, such as Rician, Rayleigh and Nakagami-m distribution. Then, closed-form expressions in terms of outage probability and average bit error rate （ABER） are obtained using amplify-and-forward （AF） relaying protocol over such mixed fading channels. Furthermore, the best range of the relay is derived. Extensive simulation re- suits are conducted to verify the theoretical analysis, which is useful to the network optimal design.
基金supported in part by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Korea government(MSIT)under Grant NRF-2022R1I1A3073740in part by the MSIT(Ministry of Science and ICT),Korea,under the ITRC(Information Technology Research Center)support program(IITP-2024-RS-2024-00436406)supervised by the IITP(Institute for Information&Communications Technology Planning&Evaluation)+1 种基金in part by the Institute for Information and Communications Technology Promotion(IITP)Grant funded by the Korea Government(MSIP,Development of Cube Satellites Based on Core Technologies in Low Earth Orbit Satellite Communications)under Grant RS-2024-00396992in part by the Korea Research Institute for Defense Technology planning and advancement(KRIT)grant,funded by the Korea government(DAPA(Defense Acquisition Program Administration))(21-106-A00-007,Space-Layer Intelligent Communication Network Laboratory,2022).
文摘In this paper,we investigate a Recofigurable Intelligent Surface(RIS)-assisted Free-Space Optics-Radio Frequency(FSO-RF)mixed dual-hop communication system for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs).In the first hop,a source UAV transmits data to a relay UAV using the FSO technique.In the second hop,the relay UAV forwards data to a destination Mobile Station(MS)via an RF channel,with the RIS enhancing coverage and performance.The relay UAV operates in a Decode-and-Forward(DF)mode.As the main contribution,we provide a mathematical performance analysis of the RIS-assisted FSO-RF mixed dual-hop UAV system,evaluating outage probability,Bit-Error Rate(BER),and average capacity.The analysis accounts for factors such as atmospheric attenuation,turbulence,geometric losses,and link interruptions caused by UAV hovering behaviors.To the best of our knowledge,this is the first theoretical investigation of RIS-assisted FSO-RF mixed dual-hop UAV communication systems.Our analytical results show strong agreement with Monte Carlo simulation outcomes.Furthermore,simulation results demonstrate that RIS significantly enhances the performance of UAV-aided mixed RF/FSO systems,although performance saturation is observed due to uncertainties stemming from UAV hovering behavior.
基金supported by the 2016 research fund of University of Ulsan
文摘In this paper, we propose and evaluate outage performance of a mixed amplify-and-forward(AF) and decode-and-forward(DF) relaying protocol in underlay cognitive radio. Different from the conventional AF and DF protocols, in the proposed protocol, a secondary source attempts to transmit its signal to a secondary destination with help of two secondary relays. One secondary relay always operates in AF mode, while the remaining one always operates in DF mode. Moreover, we also propose a relay selection method, which relies on the decoding status at the DF relay. For performance evaluation and comparison, we derive the exact and approximate closedform expressions of the outage probability for the proposed protocol over Rayleigh fading channel. Finally, we run Monte Carlo simulations to verify the derivations. Results presented that the proposed protocol obtains a diversity order of three and the outage performance of our scheme is between that of the conventional underlay DF protocol and that of the conventional underlay AF protocol.
文摘The unsteady mixed convection squeezing flow of an incompressible Newtonian fluid between two vertical parallel planes is discussed. The fluid is electrically conducting. The governing equations are transformed into ordinary differential equations （ODEs） by appropriate transformations. The transformed equations are solved successfully by a modern and powerful technique. The effects of the emerging parameters on the flow and heat transfer characteristics are studied and examined. The values of the skin friction coefficient and the local Nusselt number are tabulated and analyzed.
基金sponsored by the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China (973program,Grant No.2007CB613700)the International S&T cooperation program of Gansu Province (Grant No.090WCGA894)
文摘A novel cast processing method,self-inoculation method (SIM),was proposed.The process involves the addition of self-inoculant to melt,then pouring the melt to a mould through a multi-stream mixing cooling channel.In this paper,the process parameters were investigated.Results indicate that the melt treatment temperature,the amount of self-inoculant added,and the slope angle of the cooling channel are the key factors for SIM process.The optimized parameters are that the melt treatment temperature is between 680 and 700°C;the addition of self-inoculant is between 5wt.% and 7wt.%;and the slope angle of the cooling channel is between 30° and 45°.Further analysis reveals that SIM changes the solidification microstructure of slurry by controlling the nucleation and growth of the primary phase in the melt.
基金partially supported by the National Science Foundation of China under Grant No.71090401/71090400
文摘Manufacturers’channel competition with service is examined in this paper.Specifically,the authors consider channel competition within a supply chain comprising two manufacturers and one single retailer where each manufacturer can choose to sell its products either directly to the end market(online channel,say)or through the potential retail channel,based on the profit maximization criterion,which is influenced by exogenous market conditions,such as the degree of competition,etc.Furthermore,the retailer provides additional demand-enhancing service to promote the manufacturer’s products distributed via it.If only one of the manufacturers sells products through the retailer,its products will be promoted by the additional retail service,which poaches demand of products of the manufacturer who adopts direct online channel.Products of both manufacturers are supported by the retailer’s promotional service when both distribute their product through the common retailer.Finally,some managerial implications are derived from numerical analyses of our model,which explain the phenomena in practice and conclude the paper.
