In this paper, the problem of cubature Kalman fusion filtering(CKFF) is addressed for multi-sensor systems under amplify-and-forward(AaF) relays. For the purpose of facilitating data transmission, AaF relays are utili...In this paper, the problem of cubature Kalman fusion filtering(CKFF) is addressed for multi-sensor systems under amplify-and-forward(AaF) relays. For the purpose of facilitating data transmission, AaF relays are utilized to regulate signal communication between sensors and filters. Here, the randomly varying channel parameters are represented by a set of stochastic variables whose occurring probabilities are permitted to exhibit bounded uncertainty. Employing the spherical-radial cubature principle, a local filter under AaF relays is initially constructed. This construction ensures and minimizes an upper bound of the filtering error covariance by designing an appropriate filter gain. Subsequently, the local filters are fused through the application of the covariance intersection fusion rule. Furthermore, the uniform boundedness of the filtering error covariance's upper bound is investigated through establishing certain sufficient conditions. The effectiveness of the proposed CKFF scheme is ultimately validated via a simulation experiment concentrating on a three-phase induction machine.展开更多
Distributed generators now is widely used in electrical power networks, in some cases it works seasonally, and some types works at special weather conditions like photo voltaic systems and wind energy, and due to this...Distributed generators now is widely used in electrical power networks, in some cases it works seasonally, and some types works at special weather conditions like photo voltaic systems and wind energy, and due to this continuous changes in generation condition, the fault current level in network will be affected, this changes in fault current level will affect in the coordination between protection relays and to keep the coordination at right way, an adaptive protection system is required that can adaptive its setting according to generation changes, the fault current level in each case is evaluated using ETAP software, and the required relay setting in each case is also evaluated using Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) algorithm, and to select suitable setting which required in each condition, to select the active setting group of protection relay according to generation capacity, central protection unite can be used, and to improve protection stability and minimizing relays tripping time, a proposed method for selecting suitable backup relay is used, which leads to decrease relays tripping time and increase system stability, output settings for relays in all cases achieved our constrains.展开更多
As the first stage of the quantum Internet,quantum key distribution(QKD)networks hold the promise of providing long-term security for diverse users.Most existing QKD networks have been constructed based on independent...As the first stage of the quantum Internet,quantum key distribution(QKD)networks hold the promise of providing long-term security for diverse users.Most existing QKD networks have been constructed based on independent QKD protocols,and they commonly rely on the deployment of single-protocol trusted relay chains for long reach.Driven by the evolution of QKD protocols,large-scale QKD networking is expected to migrate from a single-protocol to a multi-protocol paradigm,during which some useful evolutionary elements for the later stages of the quantum Internet may be incorporated.In this work,we delve into a pivotal technique for large-scale QKD networking,namely,multi-protocol relay chaining.A multi-protocol relay chain is established by connecting a set of trusted/untrusted relays relying on multiple QKD protocols between a pair of QKD nodes.The structures of diverse multi-protocol relay chains are described,based on which the associated model is formulated and the policies are defined for the deployment of multi-protocol relay chains.Furthermore,we propose three multi-protocol relay chaining heuristics.Numerical simulations indicate that the designed heuristics can effectively reduce the number of trusted relays deployed and enhance the average security level versus the commonly used single-protocol trusted relay chaining methods on backbone network topologies.展开更多
Purpose–This study aims to propose a novel identification method to accurately estimate linear and nonlinear dynamics in permanent magnet synchronous linear motor(PMSLM)based on the time-domain analysis of relay feed...Purpose–This study aims to propose a novel identification method to accurately estimate linear and nonlinear dynamics in permanent magnet synchronous linear motor(PMSLM)based on the time-domain analysis of relay feedback.Design/methodology/approach–A mathematical model of the PMSLM-based servo-mechanical system was first established,incorporating the aforementioned nonlinearities.The model’s velocity response was derived by analyzing its behavior as a first-order system under arbitrary input.To induce oscillatory dynamics,an ideal relay with artificially introduced dead-time components was then integrated into the servo-mechanism.Depending on the oscillations and the time-domain analysis,nonlinear formulas were deduced according to the velocity response of the servo-mechanism.Afterwards,the unknown model parameters can be solved on account of the cost function which utilizes the discrepancy between nominal position characteristics and temporary position characteristics,both of which are extracted from the oscillations.The proposed recognition method was validated through a twostage process:(1)numerical simulation and calculation,followed by(2)real-time experimental verification on a direct-drive servo platform.Subsequently,leveraging the identification results,a novel control strategy was developed and its tracking performance was benchmarked against conventional control schemes.Findings–Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed method achieves estimation accuracy within 8%.Building on this,a novel control strategy is developed by incorporating both friction pulsation and force pulsation identification results into the feedforward compensator.Comparative experiments reveal that this strategy significantly enhances tracking and positioning performance over traditional control schemes.In a word,this new identification method can be used in different process control and servo control systems.Moreover,parameter auto-tuning,feed forward compensation or disturbance observer can be investigated based on the obtained information to improve the system stability and control accuracy.Originality/value–It is of great significance for the performance improvement of rail transit motor control equipment,such as electro-mechanical braking systems.By enhancing the efficiency of motor control,the performance of the product will be more outstanding.展开更多
Developing high-efficient flame-retardant coatings is crucial for fire safety polymer and battery fields.Traditional intumescent coatings and ceramifiable coatings struggle to provide immediate and prolonged protectio...Developing high-efficient flame-retardant coatings is crucial for fire safety polymer and battery fields.Traditional intumescent coatings and ceramifiable coatings struggle to provide immediate and prolonged protection simultaneously,which limits the applicability.To address this,an innovative bi-layered coating with organic/nano-inorganic additives is inspired by differential response behaviors,enabling relay response effect with both fast-acting and extended protection.Specifically,two layers function continuously in the form of a relay.With a mere 320 microns,the bi-layered coating withstands fire temperatures of up to 1400℃for at least 900 s.Consequently,the coating effective prevented burn through in aluminum plates and glass fabric-reinforced epoxy resin,which otherwise were burned through in 135 and 173 s,respectively.Meanwhile,the bi-layered coating suppressed the formation and decomposition of solid interface layer in lithium soft-package batteries,leading to prolonged electrochemical stability and fire safety.Additionally,the bi-layered coating with a fast response endows polyurethane foam with rapid self-extinguishing,preventing ignition even under exposure to strong fire of 1400℃.Shortly,our work offers new insights into the design and development of thin,high-performance,and multi-application flame-retardant coatings.展开更多
An N-heterocyclic carbene(NHC)catalyzed enantioselective cyclisation and trifluoromethylation of olefins with cinnamaldehydes via radical relay cross-coupling in the presence of Togni reagent is reported andδ-lactone...An N-heterocyclic carbene(NHC)catalyzed enantioselective cyclisation and trifluoromethylation of olefins with cinnamaldehydes via radical relay cross-coupling in the presence of Togni reagent is reported andδ-lactones tolerated with stereogenic centers atβ-andγ-positions are obtained in moderate to high yields and with high enantioselectivities.Further computational studies explain that the radical crosscoupling step is the key to determining the enantioselectivity.Energy analysis of key transition states and intermediates also provides a reasonable explanation for the difficulty of diastereoselective control.DFT calculations also reveal that the hydrogen-bonding interaction plays a vital role in the promotion of this chemistry.展开更多
This paper is concerned with design-ing symbol labeling for a low-density parity-check(LDPC)-coded delayed bit-interleaved coded modu-lation(DBICM)scheme in a two-way relay channel(TWRC).We first present some properti...This paper is concerned with design-ing symbol labeling for a low-density parity-check(LDPC)-coded delayed bit-interleaved coded modu-lation(DBICM)scheme in a two-way relay channel(TWRC).We first present some properties of symbol labeling within a phase shift keying(PSK)modula-tion.These properties reduce the candidate labeling search space.Based on this search space,we take DBICM capacity as the cost function and propose a general method for optimizing symbol labeling by em-ploying the differential evolution algorithm.Numeri-cal results show that our labeling obtains a signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)gain up to 0.45 dB with respect to Gray labeling.展开更多
The rapid evolution of Fifth-Generation(5G)networks and the strategic development of Sixth-Generation(6G)technologies have significantly advanced the implementation of air-ground integrated networks with seamless cove...The rapid evolution of Fifth-Generation(5G)networks and the strategic development of Sixth-Generation(6G)technologies have significantly advanced the implementation of air-ground integrated networks with seamless coverage.Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs),serving as high-mobility aerial platforms,are extensively utilized to enhance coverage in long-distance emergency communication scenarios.The resource-constrained communication environments in emergencies by classifying UAVs into swarm UAVs and relay UAVs as aerial communication nodes is inversitgated.A horizontal deployment strategy for swarm UAVs is formulated through K-means clustering algorithm optimization,while a vertical deployment scheme is established using convex optimization methods.The minimum-path trajectory planning for relay UAVs is optimized via the Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO)algorithm,enhancing communication reliability between UAV swarms and terrestrial base stations.A three-dimensional heterogeneous network architecture is realized by modeling spatial multi-hop relay links.Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed joint UAV relay optimization framework outperforms conventional algorithms in both coverage performance and relay capability during video stream transmission,achieving significant improvements in coverage enhancement and relay efficiency.This work provides technical foundations for constructing high-reliability air-ground cooperative systems in emergency communications.展开更多
Wireless Body Area Network(WBAN)is essential for continuous health monitoring.However,they face energy efficiency challenges due to the low power consumption of sensor nodes.Current WBAN routing protocols face limitat...Wireless Body Area Network(WBAN)is essential for continuous health monitoring.However,they face energy efficiency challenges due to the low power consumption of sensor nodes.Current WBAN routing protocols face limitations in strategically minimizing energy consumption during the retrieval of vital health parameters.Efficient network traffic management remains a challenge,with existing approaches often resulting in increased delay and reduced throughput.Additionally,insufficient attention has been paid to enhancing channel capacity to maintain signal strength and mitigate fading effects under dynamic and robust operating scenarios.Several routing strategies and procedures have been developed to effectively reduce communication-related energy consumption based on the selection of relay nodes.The relay node selection is essential for data transmission in WBAN.This paper introduces an Adaptive Relay-Assisted Protocol(ARAP)for WBAN,a hybrid routing protocol designed to optimize energy use and Quality of Service(QoS)metrics such as network longevity,latency,throughput,and residual energy.ARAP employs neutrosophic relay node selection techniques,including the Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP)and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution(TOPSIS)to optimally resolve data and decision-making uncertainties.The protocol was compared with existing protocols such as Low-Energy Adaptive Clustering Hierarchy(LEACH),Modified-Adaptive Threshold Testing and Evaluation Methodology for Performance Testing(M-ATTEMPT),Wireless Adaptive Sampling Protocol(WASP),and Tree-Based Multicast Quality of Service(TMQoS).The comparative results show that the ARAP significantly outperformed these protocols in terms of network longevity and energy efficiency.ARAP has lower communication cost,better throughput,reduced delay,increased network lifetime,and enhanced residual energy.The simulation results indicate that the proposed approach performed better than the conventional methods,with 68%,62%,25%,and 50%improvements in network longevity,residual energy,throughput,and latency,respectively.This significantly improves the functional lifespan of WBAN and makes them promising candidates for sophisticated health monitoring systems.展开更多
A novel photocatalytic energy transfer-driven radical relay strategy has been introduced for the chemoand regioselective 1,4-difunctionalization of carbon-sulfur double bonds.This represents the first instance of radi...A novel photocatalytic energy transfer-driven radical relay strategy has been introduced for the chemoand regioselective 1,4-difunctionalization of carbon-sulfur double bonds.This represents the first instance of radical-mediated dual-functionalization of X-Y type unsaturated bonds,enabling the synthesis of complex linear molecules with C–O,C–N,and C-S bonds in a single operation.The method surpasses traditional approaches by avoiding the need for thiourea intermediates and the harsh conditions typically associated with them.The developed strategy exemplifies versatility,being applicable to 1,4-oxyamination,1,4-diamination,and 1,4-sulfonamination reactions,and has demonstrated compatibility with over 60 different substrates.The research also elucidates the role of electronic complementarity between radicals and receptors in achieving high selectivity in 1,4-difunctionalization reactions.This study significantly advances the field of bifunctionalization and remote difunctionalization reactions,with profound implications for the development of pharmaceuticals and materials science.展开更多
Physical layer security methods based on joint relay and jammer selection(JRJS)have been widely investigated in the study of secure wireless communications.Different from current works on JRJS schemes,which assumed th...Physical layer security methods based on joint relay and jammer selection(JRJS)have been widely investigated in the study of secure wireless communications.Different from current works on JRJS schemes,which assumed that the global channel state information(CSI)of the eavesdroppers(Eves)was known beforehand,then the optimal relaying and jamming relays were determined.More importantly,the time complexity of selecting optimal jamming relay is O(N^(2)),where N is the maximum number of relays/Eves.In this paper,for the scenario where the source wants to exchange the message with the destination,via relaying scheme due to longer communication distance and limited transmission power,in the presence of multiple Eves,with the assumption of Eves'perfect CSI and average CSI,we propose two kinds of JRJS methods.In particular,the time complexity of finding the optimal jammer can be reduced to O(N).Furthermore,we present a novel JRJS scheme for no CSI of Eves by minimizing the difference between expected signal and interfering signal at the destination.Finally,simulations show that the designed methods are more effective than JRJS and other existing strategies in terms of security performance.展开更多
In this study,a solution based on deep Q network(DQN)is proposed to address the relay selection problem in cooperative non-orthogonal multiple access(NOMA)systems.DQN is particularly effective in addressing problems w...In this study,a solution based on deep Q network(DQN)is proposed to address the relay selection problem in cooperative non-orthogonal multiple access(NOMA)systems.DQN is particularly effective in addressing problems within dynamic and complex communication environ-ments.By formulating the relay selection problem as a Markov decision process(MDP),the DQN algorithm employs deep neural networks(DNNs)to learn and make decisions through real-time interactions with the communication environment,aiming to minimize the system’s outage proba-bility.During the learning process,the DQN algorithm progressively acquires channel state infor-mation(CSI)between two nodes,thereby minimizing the system’s outage probability until a sta-ble level is reached.Simulation results show that the proposed method effectively reduces the out-age probability by 82%compared to the two-way relay selection scheme(Two-Way)when the sig-nal-to-noise ratio(SNR)is 30 dB.This study demonstrates the applicability and advantages of the DQN algorithm in cooperative NOMA systems,providing a novel approach to addressing real-time relay selection challenges in dynamic communication environments.展开更多
The network performance and the unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)number are important objectives when UAVs are placed as communication relays to enhance the multi-agent information exchange.The problem is a non-determinist...The network performance and the unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)number are important objectives when UAVs are placed as communication relays to enhance the multi-agent information exchange.The problem is a non-deterministic polynomial hard(NP-hard)multi-objective optimization problem,instead of generating a Pareto solution,this work focuses on considering both objectives at the same level so as to achieve a balanced solution between them.Based on the property that agents connected to the same UAV are a cluster,two clustering-based algorithms,M-K-means(MKM)and modified fast search and find density of peaks(MFSFDP)methods,are first proposed.Since the former algorithm requires too much computational time and the latter one requires too many relays,an algorithm for the balanced network performance and relay number(BPN)is proposed by discretizing the area to avoid missing the optimal relay positions and defining a new local density function to reflect the network performance metric.Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed algorithms are feasible and effective.Comparisons between these algorithms show that the BPN algorithm uses fewer relay UAVs than the MFSFDP and classic set-covering based algorithm,and its computational time is far less than the MKM algorithm.展开更多
The existence of remnant particles, which significantly reduce the reliability of relays, is a serious problem for aerospace relays. The traditional method for detecting remnant particles-particle impact noise detecti...The existence of remnant particles, which significantly reduce the reliability of relays, is a serious problem for aerospace relays. The traditional method for detecting remnant particles-particle impact noise detection （PIND）-can be used merely to detect the existence of the particle; it is not able to provide any information about the particles＇ material. However, information on the material of the particles is very helpful for analyzing the causes of remnants. By analyzing the output acoustic signals from a PIND tester, this paper proposes three feature extraction methods： unit energy average pulse durative time, shape parameter of signal power spectral density （PSD）, and pulse linear predictive coding coefficient sequence. These methods allow identified remnants to be classified into four categories based on their material. Furthermore, we prove the validity of this new method by processing P1ND signals from actual tests.展开更多
For the high end-to-end channel capacity, the amplify-and-forward scheme multiple-hop MIMO relays system is considered. The distance between each transceiver is optimized to prevent some relays from being the bottlene...For the high end-to-end channel capacity, the amplify-and-forward scheme multiple-hop MIMO relays system is considered. The distance between each transceiver is optimized to prevent some relays from being the bottleneck and guarantee the high end-to-end channel capacity. However, in some cases, the location of relays can’t be set at the desired location, the transmit power of each relay should be optimized. Additionally, in order to achieve the higher end-to-end channel capacity, the distance and the transmit power are optimized simultaneously. We propose the Markov Chain Monte Carlo method to optimize both the distance and the transmit power in complex propagation environments. Moreover, when the system has no control over transmission of each relay, the interference signal is presented and the performance of system is deteriorated. The general protocol of control transmission for each relay on the MAC layer is analyzed and compared to the Carrier Sense Multiple Access-Collision Avoidance protocol. According to the number of relays, the Mac layer protocol for the highest end-to-end channel capacity is changed. We also analyze the end-to-end channel capacity when the number of antennas and relays tends to infinity.展开更多
The probability-assessment analyses on the characteristic value of voltage dip by using Monte Carlo stochastic modeling method to stimulate the randomness of the short circuit fault are introduced. Using Matlab and Po...The probability-assessment analyses on the characteristic value of voltage dip by using Monte Carlo stochastic modeling method to stimulate the randomness of the short circuit fault are introduced. Using Matlab and Power Systems CAD(PSCAD), we design control interface which combines the electromagnetic transient simulation with the Monte Carlo method. Specifically, the designing of interface which is meant to employ the method of Matlab programming to control the electromagnetic transients including direct current(EMTDC)simulation is introduced. Furthermore, the influences of the protection devices on the voltage dip to ensure the authenticity and the referential reliability are simulated. A system with the inverse-time protection devices equipped on each line which can coordinate together is designed to cut off the short-circuit fault. The voltage dip of the designed system is assessed by the pre- and post-system average root mean square(RMS) variation frequency index, and the voltage dip index is compared with the Information Technology Industry Council(ITIC)curves. The simulation results demonstrate that the inverse-time relay protection equipments are well-coordinated,and the severity and the range of the voltage dip are influenced by the cooperation of the equipped inverse-time protection devices.展开更多
Cooperative relaying is a promising technology that can improve the spectral and energy efficiency of cellular networks. However, the deployed relays consume a lot of energy and system resources. To improve the energy...Cooperative relaying is a promising technology that can improve the spectral and energy efficiency of cellular networks. However, the deployed relays consume a lot of energy and system resources. To improve the energy efficiency of the relay-assisted cellular networks, this paper considers the use of energy harvesting(EH) on relay nodes. A random sleeping strategy is also introduced in macro base stations(MBS) as a possible method to reduce energy consumption. In this paper, an analytical model is proposed to investigate the energy efficiency of cellular networks with EH relays and sleep mode strategy. Numerical results confirm a significant energy efficiency gain of the proposed networks comparing to the cellular networks with non-EH relays and MBSs without sleep mode strategy. The effects of the density and transmit power of MBSs on energy efficiency are also given through simulations.展开更多
This paper presented a scheme of two-hop cellular network with fixed relay nodes (FRN). Based on this scheme, co-channel interference and signal interference ratio(SIR) received by base station(BS) and FRN were analyz...This paper presented a scheme of two-hop cellular network with fixed relay nodes (FRN). Based on this scheme, co-channel interference and signal interference ratio(SIR) received by base station(BS) and FRN were analyzed. Both the theoretical analysis and simulation results show that the SIR can be improved significantly when relays are employed in the network. The higher spectral efficiency can be obtained due to the improved two-hop link quality through the use of adaptive modulation and coding (AMC). The antenna height of FRN and the cell radius of BS and that of FRN influence SIR received by BS and FRN and the system spectral efficiency greatly. The proper antenna height of FRN and cell radius of BS and that of FRN were also given to get the highest spectral efficiency.展开更多
In order to provide relay communication supports for future Chinese lunar exploration program,Queqiao-2 relay communication satellite was developed.Queqiao-2 can perform scientific observations with three kinds of sci...In order to provide relay communication supports for future Chinese lunar exploration program,Queqiao-2 relay communication satellite was developed.Queqiao-2 can perform scientific observations with three kinds of scientific instruments on board.The system design of Queqiao-2,including mission orbit and transfer orbit design,configuration and layout design,housekeeping and information flow design,power supply and distribution design,GNC and propulsion system design,communication links design,etc.,was accomplished through comprehensive tradeoff and evaluation on technical maturity,availability,schedule,cost,and so on.With a view to reducing development risk,both the platform and relay communication payloads were developed based on significant heritage from previous Queqiao relay satellite and other relevant spacecraft.Queqiao-2 features flexible system architecture to support multiple frequencies,modulations,data rates and software reconfigurations to meet new user requirements.Subsequent to a successful launch on March 20,2024,by means of 5 orbit maneuvers,Queqiao-2 was inserted into a highly elliptical frozen mission orbit around the moon with a 24h period on schedule.Following on-orbit tests and calibrations,Queqiao-2 has possessed the capacity to provide reliable relay communication services to multiple lunar exploration missions,as well as the capacity to perform scientific observations.Under the support of Queqiao-2,Chang′e-6 achieved its ambitious mission goal to collect and return samples from the moon′s mysterious far side.In the meanwhile,Queqiao-2 has also paved the way for the following Chinese lunar exploration missions including Chang′e-7 and Chang′e-8.The design life time of Queqiao-2 is more than 8 years.Benefit from flexibility and extensibility of relay communication system design,it is convenient to provide relay communication services for future lunar exploration missions of both China and other countries.In addition,innovative scientific observations would be performed during the period that no relay communication task is arranged.The system design of Queqiao-2 reflects the development philosophy of technical innovations and inheritance integration.Based on highly flexible and extensible system architecture,multiple and concurrent relay communication mission requirements can be met.It can provide strong supports for future lunar exploration missions.Successful launching,orbit entering and on-orbit tests of Queqiao-2 verified the correct design principle and versatility.By means of Queqiao-2,more innovative scientific outcomes are anticipated and lunar exploration activities can be facilitated.展开更多
Light is one of the most important environmental factors for plant growth and development.In relay cropping systems,crop layouts influence light distribution,affecting light use efficiency(LUE).However,the response of...Light is one of the most important environmental factors for plant growth and development.In relay cropping systems,crop layouts influence light distribution,affecting light use efficiency(LUE).However,the response of light interception,light conversion,and LUE for relay maize and relay soybean to different crop layouts remains unclear.We aimed to quantify the effect of crop layout on intraspecific and interspecific competition,light interception,light conversion,LUE,and land productivity between relay maize and relay soybean.We conducted a field experiment for four consecutive years from 2017 to 2020 in Sichuan province,China,comparing different crop layouts(bandwidth 2.0 m,row ratio 2:2;bandwidth 2.4 m,row ratio 2:3;bandwidth 2.8 m,row ratio 2:4),with sole maize and sole soybean as controls.The results showed that relay maize in the 2.0 m bandwidth layout had the largest leaf area index and plant biomass,the lowest intraspecific competitive intensity and the highest aggressiveness.Compared to a bandwidth of 2.0 m,a bandwidth of 2.8 m significantly decreased relay maize leaf area index by 11%and plant biomass by 24%,while a 2.4 m bandwidth caused roughly half these reductions.The 2.0 m bandwidth layout also significantly improved crop light interception and LUE compared to sole maize.The light interception,light interception rate,light conversion rate and LUE in relay maize all decreased significantly with increasing bandwidth,but they increased in relay soybean.The increased light transmittance to the lower and middle canopy with increasing bandwidth did not compensate for the loss of relay maize yield caused by increased intraspecific competition.However,it enhanced the yield of relay soybeans.Increasing the bandwidth by 80 cm increased the relay maize intraspecific competition by 580%,and reduced maize yield by 33%,light interception by 12%,and LUE by 18%.In contrast,the relay soybean intraspecific competition was reduced by 64%,and the soybean yield was increased by 26%,light interception by 32%and LUE by 46%.Relay cropping systems with a 2.0 m bandwidth optimize the trade-off between light transmittance and intraspecific competition of relay crops.These systems achieve the highest LUE,group yield and economic benefits,making them a recommended crop layout for the southwest regions of China.Our study offers valuable insights for developing strip relay cropping systems that maximize light utilization and contributes to the theoretical understanding of efficient sunlight use in relay cropping practices.展开更多
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12171124,61933007)the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province of China(ZD2022F003)+2 种基金the National High-End Foreign Experts Recruitment Plan of China(G2023012004L)the Royal Society of UKthe Alexander von Humboldt Foundation of Germany
文摘In this paper, the problem of cubature Kalman fusion filtering(CKFF) is addressed for multi-sensor systems under amplify-and-forward(AaF) relays. For the purpose of facilitating data transmission, AaF relays are utilized to regulate signal communication between sensors and filters. Here, the randomly varying channel parameters are represented by a set of stochastic variables whose occurring probabilities are permitted to exhibit bounded uncertainty. Employing the spherical-radial cubature principle, a local filter under AaF relays is initially constructed. This construction ensures and minimizes an upper bound of the filtering error covariance by designing an appropriate filter gain. Subsequently, the local filters are fused through the application of the covariance intersection fusion rule. Furthermore, the uniform boundedness of the filtering error covariance's upper bound is investigated through establishing certain sufficient conditions. The effectiveness of the proposed CKFF scheme is ultimately validated via a simulation experiment concentrating on a three-phase induction machine.
文摘Distributed generators now is widely used in electrical power networks, in some cases it works seasonally, and some types works at special weather conditions like photo voltaic systems and wind energy, and due to this continuous changes in generation condition, the fault current level in network will be affected, this changes in fault current level will affect in the coordination between protection relays and to keep the coordination at right way, an adaptive protection system is required that can adaptive its setting according to generation changes, the fault current level in each case is evaluated using ETAP software, and the required relay setting in each case is also evaluated using Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) algorithm, and to select suitable setting which required in each condition, to select the active setting group of protection relay according to generation capacity, central protection unite can be used, and to improve protection stability and minimizing relays tripping time, a proposed method for selecting suitable backup relay is used, which leads to decrease relays tripping time and increase system stability, output settings for relays in all cases achieved our constrains.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62201276,62350001,U22B2026,and 62471248)Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(Grant No.2021ZD0300701)+1 种基金the Key R&D Program(Industry Foresight and Key Core Technologies)of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BE2022071)Natural Science Research of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(Grant No.22KJB510007)。
文摘As the first stage of the quantum Internet,quantum key distribution(QKD)networks hold the promise of providing long-term security for diverse users.Most existing QKD networks have been constructed based on independent QKD protocols,and they commonly rely on the deployment of single-protocol trusted relay chains for long reach.Driven by the evolution of QKD protocols,large-scale QKD networking is expected to migrate from a single-protocol to a multi-protocol paradigm,during which some useful evolutionary elements for the later stages of the quantum Internet may be incorporated.In this work,we delve into a pivotal technique for large-scale QKD networking,namely,multi-protocol relay chaining.A multi-protocol relay chain is established by connecting a set of trusted/untrusted relays relying on multiple QKD protocols between a pair of QKD nodes.The structures of diverse multi-protocol relay chains are described,based on which the associated model is formulated and the policies are defined for the deployment of multi-protocol relay chains.Furthermore,we propose three multi-protocol relay chaining heuristics.Numerical simulations indicate that the designed heuristics can effectively reduce the number of trusted relays deployed and enhance the average security level versus the commonly used single-protocol trusted relay chaining methods on backbone network topologies.
文摘Purpose–This study aims to propose a novel identification method to accurately estimate linear and nonlinear dynamics in permanent magnet synchronous linear motor(PMSLM)based on the time-domain analysis of relay feedback.Design/methodology/approach–A mathematical model of the PMSLM-based servo-mechanical system was first established,incorporating the aforementioned nonlinearities.The model’s velocity response was derived by analyzing its behavior as a first-order system under arbitrary input.To induce oscillatory dynamics,an ideal relay with artificially introduced dead-time components was then integrated into the servo-mechanism.Depending on the oscillations and the time-domain analysis,nonlinear formulas were deduced according to the velocity response of the servo-mechanism.Afterwards,the unknown model parameters can be solved on account of the cost function which utilizes the discrepancy between nominal position characteristics and temporary position characteristics,both of which are extracted from the oscillations.The proposed recognition method was validated through a twostage process:(1)numerical simulation and calculation,followed by(2)real-time experimental verification on a direct-drive servo platform.Subsequently,leveraging the identification results,a novel control strategy was developed and its tracking performance was benchmarked against conventional control schemes.Findings–Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed method achieves estimation accuracy within 8%.Building on this,a novel control strategy is developed by incorporating both friction pulsation and force pulsation identification results into the feedforward compensator.Comparative experiments reveal that this strategy significantly enhances tracking and positioning performance over traditional control schemes.In a word,this new identification method can be used in different process control and servo control systems.Moreover,parameter auto-tuning,feed forward compensation or disturbance observer can be investigated based on the obtained information to improve the system stability and control accuracy.Originality/value–It is of great significance for the performance improvement of rail transit motor control equipment,such as electro-mechanical braking systems.By enhancing the efficiency of motor control,the performance of the product will be more outstanding.
基金the support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant numbers 52273048 and 51973006)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation of China(grant number 2222052)the financial support of this work by BIOFIRESAFE(PID2020-117274RB-I00)funded by MINECO,Spain。
文摘Developing high-efficient flame-retardant coatings is crucial for fire safety polymer and battery fields.Traditional intumescent coatings and ceramifiable coatings struggle to provide immediate and prolonged protection simultaneously,which limits the applicability.To address this,an innovative bi-layered coating with organic/nano-inorganic additives is inspired by differential response behaviors,enabling relay response effect with both fast-acting and extended protection.Specifically,two layers function continuously in the form of a relay.With a mere 320 microns,the bi-layered coating withstands fire temperatures of up to 1400℃for at least 900 s.Consequently,the coating effective prevented burn through in aluminum plates and glass fabric-reinforced epoxy resin,which otherwise were burned through in 135 and 173 s,respectively.Meanwhile,the bi-layered coating suppressed the formation and decomposition of solid interface layer in lithium soft-package batteries,leading to prolonged electrochemical stability and fire safety.Additionally,the bi-layered coating with a fast response endows polyurethane foam with rapid self-extinguishing,preventing ignition even under exposure to strong fire of 1400℃.Shortly,our work offers new insights into the design and development of thin,high-performance,and multi-application flame-retardant coatings.
基金financial supports for this work are provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21871160,21672121,22071130)。
文摘An N-heterocyclic carbene(NHC)catalyzed enantioselective cyclisation and trifluoromethylation of olefins with cinnamaldehydes via radical relay cross-coupling in the presence of Togni reagent is reported andδ-lactones tolerated with stereogenic centers atβ-andγ-positions are obtained in moderate to high yields and with high enantioselectivities.Further computational studies explain that the radical crosscoupling step is the key to determining the enantioselectivity.Energy analysis of key transition states and intermediates also provides a reasonable explanation for the difficulty of diastereoselective control.DFT calculations also reveal that the hydrogen-bonding interaction plays a vital role in the promotion of this chemistry.
文摘This paper is concerned with design-ing symbol labeling for a low-density parity-check(LDPC)-coded delayed bit-interleaved coded modu-lation(DBICM)scheme in a two-way relay channel(TWRC).We first present some properties of symbol labeling within a phase shift keying(PSK)modula-tion.These properties reduce the candidate labeling search space.Based on this search space,we take DBICM capacity as the cost function and propose a general method for optimizing symbol labeling by em-ploying the differential evolution algorithm.Numeri-cal results show that our labeling obtains a signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)gain up to 0.45 dB with respect to Gray labeling.
文摘The rapid evolution of Fifth-Generation(5G)networks and the strategic development of Sixth-Generation(6G)technologies have significantly advanced the implementation of air-ground integrated networks with seamless coverage.Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs),serving as high-mobility aerial platforms,are extensively utilized to enhance coverage in long-distance emergency communication scenarios.The resource-constrained communication environments in emergencies by classifying UAVs into swarm UAVs and relay UAVs as aerial communication nodes is inversitgated.A horizontal deployment strategy for swarm UAVs is formulated through K-means clustering algorithm optimization,while a vertical deployment scheme is established using convex optimization methods.The minimum-path trajectory planning for relay UAVs is optimized via the Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO)algorithm,enhancing communication reliability between UAV swarms and terrestrial base stations.A three-dimensional heterogeneous network architecture is realized by modeling spatial multi-hop relay links.Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed joint UAV relay optimization framework outperforms conventional algorithms in both coverage performance and relay capability during video stream transmission,achieving significant improvements in coverage enhancement and relay efficiency.This work provides technical foundations for constructing high-reliability air-ground cooperative systems in emergency communications.
文摘Wireless Body Area Network(WBAN)is essential for continuous health monitoring.However,they face energy efficiency challenges due to the low power consumption of sensor nodes.Current WBAN routing protocols face limitations in strategically minimizing energy consumption during the retrieval of vital health parameters.Efficient network traffic management remains a challenge,with existing approaches often resulting in increased delay and reduced throughput.Additionally,insufficient attention has been paid to enhancing channel capacity to maintain signal strength and mitigate fading effects under dynamic and robust operating scenarios.Several routing strategies and procedures have been developed to effectively reduce communication-related energy consumption based on the selection of relay nodes.The relay node selection is essential for data transmission in WBAN.This paper introduces an Adaptive Relay-Assisted Protocol(ARAP)for WBAN,a hybrid routing protocol designed to optimize energy use and Quality of Service(QoS)metrics such as network longevity,latency,throughput,and residual energy.ARAP employs neutrosophic relay node selection techniques,including the Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP)and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution(TOPSIS)to optimally resolve data and decision-making uncertainties.The protocol was compared with existing protocols such as Low-Energy Adaptive Clustering Hierarchy(LEACH),Modified-Adaptive Threshold Testing and Evaluation Methodology for Performance Testing(M-ATTEMPT),Wireless Adaptive Sampling Protocol(WASP),and Tree-Based Multicast Quality of Service(TMQoS).The comparative results show that the ARAP significantly outperformed these protocols in terms of network longevity and energy efficiency.ARAP has lower communication cost,better throughput,reduced delay,increased network lifetime,and enhanced residual energy.The simulation results indicate that the proposed approach performed better than the conventional methods,with 68%,62%,25%,and 50%improvements in network longevity,residual energy,throughput,and latency,respectively.This significantly improves the functional lifespan of WBAN and makes them promising candidates for sophisticated health monitoring systems.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22101059)the financial support from Guangxi Science and Technology Program of China(No.2023GXNSFBA026275)Guangxi Normal University。
文摘A novel photocatalytic energy transfer-driven radical relay strategy has been introduced for the chemoand regioselective 1,4-difunctionalization of carbon-sulfur double bonds.This represents the first instance of radical-mediated dual-functionalization of X-Y type unsaturated bonds,enabling the synthesis of complex linear molecules with C–O,C–N,and C-S bonds in a single operation.The method surpasses traditional approaches by avoiding the need for thiourea intermediates and the harsh conditions typically associated with them.The developed strategy exemplifies versatility,being applicable to 1,4-oxyamination,1,4-diamination,and 1,4-sulfonamination reactions,and has demonstrated compatibility with over 60 different substrates.The research also elucidates the role of electronic complementarity between radicals and receptors in achieving high selectivity in 1,4-difunctionalization reactions.This study significantly advances the field of bifunctionalization and remote difunctionalization reactions,with profound implications for the development of pharmaceuticals and materials science.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China with Grants 62301076 and 62321001。
文摘Physical layer security methods based on joint relay and jammer selection(JRJS)have been widely investigated in the study of secure wireless communications.Different from current works on JRJS schemes,which assumed that the global channel state information(CSI)of the eavesdroppers(Eves)was known beforehand,then the optimal relaying and jamming relays were determined.More importantly,the time complexity of selecting optimal jamming relay is O(N^(2)),where N is the maximum number of relays/Eves.In this paper,for the scenario where the source wants to exchange the message with the destination,via relaying scheme due to longer communication distance and limited transmission power,in the presence of multiple Eves,with the assumption of Eves'perfect CSI and average CSI,we propose two kinds of JRJS methods.In particular,the time complexity of finding the optimal jammer can be reduced to O(N).Furthermore,we present a novel JRJS scheme for no CSI of Eves by minimizing the difference between expected signal and interfering signal at the destination.Finally,simulations show that the designed methods are more effective than JRJS and other existing strategies in terms of security performance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61841107 and 62061024)Gansu Natural Sci-ence Foundation(Nos.22JR5RA274 and 23YFGA0062)Gansu Innovation Foundation(No.2022A-215).
文摘In this study,a solution based on deep Q network(DQN)is proposed to address the relay selection problem in cooperative non-orthogonal multiple access(NOMA)systems.DQN is particularly effective in addressing problems within dynamic and complex communication environ-ments.By formulating the relay selection problem as a Markov decision process(MDP),the DQN algorithm employs deep neural networks(DNNs)to learn and make decisions through real-time interactions with the communication environment,aiming to minimize the system’s outage proba-bility.During the learning process,the DQN algorithm progressively acquires channel state infor-mation(CSI)between two nodes,thereby minimizing the system’s outage probability until a sta-ble level is reached.Simulation results show that the proposed method effectively reduces the out-age probability by 82%compared to the two-way relay selection scheme(Two-Way)when the sig-nal-to-noise ratio(SNR)is 30 dB.This study demonstrates the applicability and advantages of the DQN algorithm in cooperative NOMA systems,providing a novel approach to addressing real-time relay selection challenges in dynamic communication environments.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61573285)。
文摘The network performance and the unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)number are important objectives when UAVs are placed as communication relays to enhance the multi-agent information exchange.The problem is a non-deterministic polynomial hard(NP-hard)multi-objective optimization problem,instead of generating a Pareto solution,this work focuses on considering both objectives at the same level so as to achieve a balanced solution between them.Based on the property that agents connected to the same UAV are a cluster,two clustering-based algorithms,M-K-means(MKM)and modified fast search and find density of peaks(MFSFDP)methods,are first proposed.Since the former algorithm requires too much computational time and the latter one requires too many relays,an algorithm for the balanced network performance and relay number(BPN)is proposed by discretizing the area to avoid missing the optimal relay positions and defining a new local density function to reflect the network performance metric.Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed algorithms are feasible and effective.Comparisons between these algorithms show that the BPN algorithm uses fewer relay UAVs than the MFSFDP and classic set-covering based algorithm,and its computational time is far less than the MKM algorithm.
基金China Science Technology and Industry Foundation for National Defense (FEBG 27100001)
文摘The existence of remnant particles, which significantly reduce the reliability of relays, is a serious problem for aerospace relays. The traditional method for detecting remnant particles-particle impact noise detection （PIND）-can be used merely to detect the existence of the particle; it is not able to provide any information about the particles＇ material. However, information on the material of the particles is very helpful for analyzing the causes of remnants. By analyzing the output acoustic signals from a PIND tester, this paper proposes three feature extraction methods： unit energy average pulse durative time, shape parameter of signal power spectral density （PSD）, and pulse linear predictive coding coefficient sequence. These methods allow identified remnants to be classified into four categories based on their material. Furthermore, we prove the validity of this new method by processing P1ND signals from actual tests.
文摘For the high end-to-end channel capacity, the amplify-and-forward scheme multiple-hop MIMO relays system is considered. The distance between each transceiver is optimized to prevent some relays from being the bottleneck and guarantee the high end-to-end channel capacity. However, in some cases, the location of relays can’t be set at the desired location, the transmit power of each relay should be optimized. Additionally, in order to achieve the higher end-to-end channel capacity, the distance and the transmit power are optimized simultaneously. We propose the Markov Chain Monte Carlo method to optimize both the distance and the transmit power in complex propagation environments. Moreover, when the system has no control over transmission of each relay, the interference signal is presented and the performance of system is deteriorated. The general protocol of control transmission for each relay on the MAC layer is analyzed and compared to the Carrier Sense Multiple Access-Collision Avoidance protocol. According to the number of relays, the Mac layer protocol for the highest end-to-end channel capacity is changed. We also analyze the end-to-end channel capacity when the number of antennas and relays tends to infinity.
基金the Henan Tackle Key Problem of Science and Technology(No.102102210454)the Foundation of Education Committee of Henan Province(No.2011B520028)
文摘The probability-assessment analyses on the characteristic value of voltage dip by using Monte Carlo stochastic modeling method to stimulate the randomness of the short circuit fault are introduced. Using Matlab and Power Systems CAD(PSCAD), we design control interface which combines the electromagnetic transient simulation with the Monte Carlo method. Specifically, the designing of interface which is meant to employ the method of Matlab programming to control the electromagnetic transients including direct current(EMTDC)simulation is introduced. Furthermore, the influences of the protection devices on the voltage dip to ensure the authenticity and the referential reliability are simulated. A system with the inverse-time protection devices equipped on each line which can coordinate together is designed to cut off the short-circuit fault. The voltage dip of the designed system is assessed by the pre- and post-system average root mean square(RMS) variation frequency index, and the voltage dip index is compared with the Information Technology Industry Council(ITIC)curves. The simulation results demonstrate that the inverse-time relay protection equipments are well-coordinated,and the severity and the range of the voltage dip are influenced by the cooperation of the equipped inverse-time protection devices.
基金supported by National Basic Research Program of China ( No.2012CB316002 )China’s 863 Project (No.2014AA01A703)+2 种基金National Major Project (No.2014ZX03003002-002)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (NCET-13-0321)Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Program (No.2011THZ02-2.)
文摘Cooperative relaying is a promising technology that can improve the spectral and energy efficiency of cellular networks. However, the deployed relays consume a lot of energy and system resources. To improve the energy efficiency of the relay-assisted cellular networks, this paper considers the use of energy harvesting(EH) on relay nodes. A random sleeping strategy is also introduced in macro base stations(MBS) as a possible method to reduce energy consumption. In this paper, an analytical model is proposed to investigate the energy efficiency of cellular networks with EH relays and sleep mode strategy. Numerical results confirm a significant energy efficiency gain of the proposed networks comparing to the cellular networks with non-EH relays and MBSs without sleep mode strategy. The effects of the density and transmit power of MBSs on energy efficiency are also given through simulations.
基金National Science Fund for Creative ResearchGroups (No. 60521002) Chinese NationalKey Technology R&D Program(No. 2005-BA908B02)Science Foundation of ShanghaiMunicipal Commission of Science and Tech-nology(No.05dz05802)
文摘This paper presented a scheme of two-hop cellular network with fixed relay nodes (FRN). Based on this scheme, co-channel interference and signal interference ratio(SIR) received by base station(BS) and FRN were analyzed. Both the theoretical analysis and simulation results show that the SIR can be improved significantly when relays are employed in the network. The higher spectral efficiency can be obtained due to the improved two-hop link quality through the use of adaptive modulation and coding (AMC). The antenna height of FRN and the cell radius of BS and that of FRN influence SIR received by BS and FRN and the system spectral efficiency greatly. The proper antenna height of FRN and cell radius of BS and that of FRN were also given to get the highest spectral efficiency.
文摘In order to provide relay communication supports for future Chinese lunar exploration program,Queqiao-2 relay communication satellite was developed.Queqiao-2 can perform scientific observations with three kinds of scientific instruments on board.The system design of Queqiao-2,including mission orbit and transfer orbit design,configuration and layout design,housekeeping and information flow design,power supply and distribution design,GNC and propulsion system design,communication links design,etc.,was accomplished through comprehensive tradeoff and evaluation on technical maturity,availability,schedule,cost,and so on.With a view to reducing development risk,both the platform and relay communication payloads were developed based on significant heritage from previous Queqiao relay satellite and other relevant spacecraft.Queqiao-2 features flexible system architecture to support multiple frequencies,modulations,data rates and software reconfigurations to meet new user requirements.Subsequent to a successful launch on March 20,2024,by means of 5 orbit maneuvers,Queqiao-2 was inserted into a highly elliptical frozen mission orbit around the moon with a 24h period on schedule.Following on-orbit tests and calibrations,Queqiao-2 has possessed the capacity to provide reliable relay communication services to multiple lunar exploration missions,as well as the capacity to perform scientific observations.Under the support of Queqiao-2,Chang′e-6 achieved its ambitious mission goal to collect and return samples from the moon′s mysterious far side.In the meanwhile,Queqiao-2 has also paved the way for the following Chinese lunar exploration missions including Chang′e-7 and Chang′e-8.The design life time of Queqiao-2 is more than 8 years.Benefit from flexibility and extensibility of relay communication system design,it is convenient to provide relay communication services for future lunar exploration missions of both China and other countries.In addition,innovative scientific observations would be performed during the period that no relay communication task is arranged.The system design of Queqiao-2 reflects the development philosophy of technical innovations and inheritance integration.Based on highly flexible and extensible system architecture,multiple and concurrent relay communication mission requirements can be met.It can provide strong supports for future lunar exploration missions.Successful launching,orbit entering and on-orbit tests of Queqiao-2 verified the correct design principle and versatility.By means of Queqiao-2,more innovative scientific outcomes are anticipated and lunar exploration activities can be facilitated.
基金supported by the Annual Water and Fertilizer Efficient Utilization and Regulation Technology Research (2022YFD2300902-02)Key Cultivation Technology Innovation and Application of New Maize varieties (2021YFYZ0005)+1 种基金Soybean Maize Strip Mixed Cropping Planting Technology and Application in Tianfu New Area (XZY1-03)Soybean Green Increase Production and Efficiency Technology Integration and Demonstration in Meigu County (2022YFD1100203).
文摘Light is one of the most important environmental factors for plant growth and development.In relay cropping systems,crop layouts influence light distribution,affecting light use efficiency(LUE).However,the response of light interception,light conversion,and LUE for relay maize and relay soybean to different crop layouts remains unclear.We aimed to quantify the effect of crop layout on intraspecific and interspecific competition,light interception,light conversion,LUE,and land productivity between relay maize and relay soybean.We conducted a field experiment for four consecutive years from 2017 to 2020 in Sichuan province,China,comparing different crop layouts(bandwidth 2.0 m,row ratio 2:2;bandwidth 2.4 m,row ratio 2:3;bandwidth 2.8 m,row ratio 2:4),with sole maize and sole soybean as controls.The results showed that relay maize in the 2.0 m bandwidth layout had the largest leaf area index and plant biomass,the lowest intraspecific competitive intensity and the highest aggressiveness.Compared to a bandwidth of 2.0 m,a bandwidth of 2.8 m significantly decreased relay maize leaf area index by 11%and plant biomass by 24%,while a 2.4 m bandwidth caused roughly half these reductions.The 2.0 m bandwidth layout also significantly improved crop light interception and LUE compared to sole maize.The light interception,light interception rate,light conversion rate and LUE in relay maize all decreased significantly with increasing bandwidth,but they increased in relay soybean.The increased light transmittance to the lower and middle canopy with increasing bandwidth did not compensate for the loss of relay maize yield caused by increased intraspecific competition.However,it enhanced the yield of relay soybeans.Increasing the bandwidth by 80 cm increased the relay maize intraspecific competition by 580%,and reduced maize yield by 33%,light interception by 12%,and LUE by 18%.In contrast,the relay soybean intraspecific competition was reduced by 64%,and the soybean yield was increased by 26%,light interception by 32%and LUE by 46%.Relay cropping systems with a 2.0 m bandwidth optimize the trade-off between light transmittance and intraspecific competition of relay crops.These systems achieve the highest LUE,group yield and economic benefits,making them a recommended crop layout for the southwest regions of China.Our study offers valuable insights for developing strip relay cropping systems that maximize light utilization and contributes to the theoretical understanding of efficient sunlight use in relay cropping practices.
