A distinctive feature of scholarly communities today is exploring topics and concepts in interdisciplinary and international contexts. This observation is increasingly apparent and visible in advancing our thinking an...A distinctive feature of scholarly communities today is exploring topics and concepts in interdisciplinary and international contexts. This observation is increasingly apparent and visible in advancing our thinking and policies related to human/environmental worlds at local, regional, and global scales. Maps are an important part of these innovative and ongoing research approaches. In this context, we consider urban forests a topic meriting more attention of scholars studying the geographic and environmental intersections of the natural sciences with the social sciences and humanities. We construct two innovative knowledge bases, one a conceptual framework based on major themes and concepts related to mapping urban forests using key words of the first 100 results of a Google Scholar query and a second using the number of Google Scholar hyperlinks about mapping urban forests in 244 capital cities. We discovered that the constructed world maps reveal vast global unevenness in our knowledge about urban forests in hyperlink numbers and ratios, results that merit further attention by disciplinary, international and interdisciplinary scholarly communities.展开更多
Ocean observations are inherently characterized by irregular temporal and spatial distributions,as well as heterogeneous spatial resolutions and error characteristics arising from the use of diverse observational plat...Ocean observations are inherently characterized by irregular temporal and spatial distributions,as well as heterogeneous spatial resolutions and error characteristics arising from the use of diverse observational platforms and techniques.To enable their application across a broad range of scientific and practical problems,it is essential to map these heterogeneous datasets into temporally and spatially consistent gridded products.Optimal Interpolation remains the most widely adopted algorithm for the mapping of oceanographic data.Two principal implementations of the optimal interpolation algorithm are commonly employed.The first,known as the basic optimal interpolation,is derived from the theory of optimal estimation and involves computationally intensive matrix operations,posing significant challenges when applied to high-dimensional problems.The second,referred to as the point-wise optimal interpolation,reduces computational complexity through point-wise estimation,thereby circumventing high-dimensional operations;however,this approach results in a substantially higher overall computational cost.In this study,a novel optimal interpolation algorithm is proposed that utilizes the Kronecker product to approximate the background error covariance matrix.This formulation enables the decomposition of high-dimensional matrix operations into smaller,computationally tractable sub-problems,thereby improving the scalability of optimal interpolation for large spatial domains with dense observational coverage.Building upon this framework,a multi-scale optimal interpolation method is further developed to enhance the integration of observational datasets with widely varying spatial resolutions,thereby improving the accuracy and applicability of the resulting gridded products.展开更多
In order to implement semantic mapping of database metasearch engines, a system is proposed, which uses ontology as the organization form of information and records the new words not appearing in the ontology. When th...In order to implement semantic mapping of database metasearch engines, a system is proposed, which uses ontology as the organization form of information and records the new words not appearing in the ontology. When the new word＇ s frequency of use exceeds the threshold, it is added into the ontology. Ontology expansion is implemented in this way. The search process supports ＂and＂ and ＂or＂ Boolean operations accordingly. In order to improve the mapping speed of the system, a memory module is added which can memorize the recent query information of users and automatically learn the user＇ s query interest during the mapping which can dynamically decide the search order of instances tables. Experiments prove that these measures can obviously reduce the average mapping time.展开更多
Similarity relation is one of the spatial relations in the community of geographic information science and cartography.It is widely used in the retrieval of spatial databases, the recognition of spatial objects from i...Similarity relation is one of the spatial relations in the community of geographic information science and cartography.It is widely used in the retrieval of spatial databases, the recognition of spatial objects from images, and the description of spatial features on maps.However, little achievements have been made for it by far.In this paper, spatial similarity relation was put forward with the introduction of automated map generalization in the construction of multi-scale map databases;then the definition of spatial similarity relations was presented based on set theory, the concept of spatial similarity degree was given, and the characteristics of spatial similarity were discussed in detail, in-cluding reflexivity, symmetry, non-transitivity, self-similarity in multi-scale spaces, and scale-dependence.Finally a classification system for spatial similarity relations in multi-scale map spaces was addressed.This research may be useful to automated map generalization, spatial similarity retrieval and spatial reasoning.展开更多
The degree of spatial similarity plays an important role in map generalization, yet there has been no quantitative research into it. To fill this gap, this study first defines map scale change and spatial similarity d...The degree of spatial similarity plays an important role in map generalization, yet there has been no quantitative research into it. To fill this gap, this study first defines map scale change and spatial similarity degree/relation in multi-scale map spaces and then proposes a model for calculating the degree of spatial similarity between a point cloud at one scale and its gener- alized counterpart at another scale. After validation, the new model features 16 points with map scale change as the x coordinate and the degree of spatial similarity as the y coordinate. Finally, using an application for curve fitting, the model achieves an empirical formula that can calculate the degree of spatial similarity using map scale change as the sole independent variable, and vice versa. This formula can be used to automate algorithms for point feature generalization and to determine when to terminate them during the generalization.展开更多
Transportation systems are experiencing a significant transformation due to the integration of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning. In the context of intelligent transportatio...Transportation systems are experiencing a significant transformation due to the integration of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning. In the context of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), the development of efficient and reliable traffic light detection mechanisms is crucial for enhancing road safety and traffic management. This paper presents an optimized convolutional neural network (CNN) framework designed to detect traffic lights in real-time within complex urban environments. Leveraging multi-scale pyramid feature maps, the proposed model addresses key challenges such as the detection of small, occluded, and low-resolution traffic lights amidst complex backgrounds. The integration of dilated convolutions, Region of Interest (ROI) alignment, and Soft Non-Maximum Suppression (Soft-NMS) further improves detection accuracy and reduces false positives. By optimizing computational efficiency and parameter complexity, the framework is designed to operate seamlessly on embedded systems, ensuring robust performance in real-world applications. Extensive experiments using real-world datasets demonstrate that our model significantly outperforms existing methods, providing a scalable solution for ITS and ADAS applications. This research contributes to the advancement of Artificial Intelligence-driven (AI-driven) pattern recognition in transportation systems and offers a mathematical approach to improving efficiency and safety in logistics and transportation networks.展开更多
In order to store and manage a large amount of ground and indoor image data with high resolution,an integrated data management system needs to be developed.Possible strategies for this purpose were discussed together ...In order to store and manage a large amount of ground and indoor image data with high resolution,an integrated data management system needs to be developed.Possible strategies for this purpose were discussed together with initial test on the newly defined 3D maps.The features of such 3D maps,data organization,key techniques used for the map storage,such as image compression based on wavelet transformation,quadtree index,update and retrieval,were analyzed,with the goals of bringing some profits to the storage and management of the digital data in the visual construction of digital mine,digital city and digital community.展开更多
The components of map information are analyzed theoretically in this paper,and the map information includes mainly the spatial information,attributive information and temporal characteristics information.Then the digi...The components of map information are analyzed theoretically in this paper,and the map information includes mainly the spatial information,attributive information and temporal characteristics information.Then the digital map entity is defined according to construction characteristics of the map information.Finally,on the basis of the analyses of the construction characteristics of digital map entity and present conceptual model of digital map database,an abstracted conceptual model of digital map database is presented.And the Normal Form theory of relational database is discussed particularly.展开更多
This paper describes the develop method of an ice database and regional ice seventy maps using information from Storm Data, a national meteorological Center (NMC) Publication and ice observation station. This resource...This paper describes the develop method of an ice database and regional ice seventy maps using information from Storm Data, a national meteorological Center (NMC) Publication and ice observation station. This resource will provide convenient access to ice information for electric utility companies. Using this information, an engineer will be able to identify important characteristics of ice storms for a specific area, when evaluating or designing a power transmission line. Additionally, when developing local design ice load maps, the importance of correlating predicted icing events with historical ice storms makes this information even more valuable for utilities.展开更多
With the development of electric power industry,the requirement of information sharing and application integration between each application system is salience.To realize the real "sharing information,data mainten...With the development of electric power industry,the requirement of information sharing and application integration between each application system is salience.To realize the real "sharing information,data maintenance uniform",and effectively eliminate "island of information",a standard,open information model of power system should be followed urgently by different systems,and a common data interface should be provided.The Common Information Model(CIM) proposed by standard of IEC-61970 solve the problem effectively.The characteristics of the CIM Model and relational database of power system are analyzed,a mapping method between CIM model based on standard of IEC61970 and relational database is proposed,and corresponding problems between object-oriented model and the relational model are solved flexiblely.展开更多
The development of modern cities has brought about tremendous changes in the climate environment.Faced with complex climate conditions,research on multi-scale climate change in cities is of great significance.The urba...The development of modern cities has brought about tremendous changes in the climate environment.Faced with complex climate conditions,research on multi-scale climate change in cities is of great significance.The urban environmental climate maps and the application of climate atlas tool in Stuttgart,Germany were studied,and the multi-scale application of urban environmental climate maps in Stuttgart,Germany was summarized through the analysis of the pre-planning,current construction situation,and landscape reconstruction of the German"Stuttgart 21"plan case.Besides,other important measures to cope with climate change in German were proposed,and finally multi-scale practical strategies to cope with urban climate and environment were summarized to provide ideas and methods for improving China’s future urban climate environment.展开更多
For integrating relational databases (RDBs) into semantic web applications, the W3C RDB2RDF Working Group recommended two approaches, Direct Mapping (DM) and R2RML. The DM provides a set of mapping rules according to ...For integrating relational databases (RDBs) into semantic web applications, the W3C RDB2RDF Working Group recommended two approaches, Direct Mapping (DM) and R2RML. The DM provides a set of mapping rules according to RDB schema, while the R2RML allows users to manually define mappings according to existing target ontology. The major problem to use R2RML is the effort for creating R2RML mapping documents manually. This may lead to appearance of many mistakes in the R2RML documents and requires domain experts. In this paper, we propose and implement an approach to generate an R2RML mapping documents automatically from RDB schema. The R2RML mapping reflects the behavior of the DM specification and allows any R2RML parser to generate a set of RDF triples from relational data.The input of generating approach is DBsInfo class that automatically generated from relational schema. An experimental prototype is developed and shows the effectiveness of our approach algorithms.展开更多
This paper presents the basic concepts and principles,data structure and high efficient spatial index for multi_resolution image database.The database is characterized by arrangement of multi_resource image data and s...This paper presents the basic concepts and principles,data structure and high efficient spatial index for multi_resolution image database.The database is characterized by arrangement of multi_resource image data and seamless mosaic,distribution_based storage and management,integration with other spatial database software such as GeoStar and GeoGrid developed by Wuhan Technical University of Surveying and Mapping.展开更多
This paper presents a case study on structure design and establishment of database application system for alien species in Shandong Province, integrating with Geographic Information System, computer network, and datab...This paper presents a case study on structure design and establishment of database application system for alien species in Shandong Province, integrating with Geographic Information System, computer network, and database technology to the research of alien species. The modules of alien species database, including classified data input, statistics and analysis, species pictures and distribution maps, and out date input, were approached by Visual Studio.net 2003 and Microsoft SQL server 2000. The alien species information contains the information of classification, species distinction characteristics, biological characteristics, original area, distribution area, the entering fashion and route, invasion time, invasion reason, interaction with the endemic species, growth state, danger state and spatial information, i.e. distribution map. Based on the above bases, several models including application, checking, modifying, printing, adding and returning models were developed. Furthermore, through the establishment of index tables and index maps, we can also spatially query the data like picture, text and GIS map data. This research established the technological platform of sharing information about scientific resource of alien species in Shandong Province, offering the basis for the dynamic inquiry of alien species, the warning technology of prevention and the fast reaction system. The database application system possessed the principles of good practicability, friendly user interface and convenient usage. It can supply full and accurate information inquiry services of alien species for the users and provide functions of dynamically managing the database for the administrator.展开更多
The perception module of advanced driver assistance systems plays a vital role.Perception schemes often use a single sensor for data processing and environmental perception or adopt the information processing results ...The perception module of advanced driver assistance systems plays a vital role.Perception schemes often use a single sensor for data processing and environmental perception or adopt the information processing results of various sensors for the fusion of the detection layer.This paper proposes a multi-scale and multi-sensor data fusion strategy in the front end of perception and accomplishes a multi-sensor function disparity map generation scheme.A binocular stereo vision sensor composed of two cameras and a light deterction and ranging(LiDAR)sensor is used to jointly perceive the environment,and a multi-scale fusion scheme is employed to improve the accuracy of the disparity map.This solution not only has the advantages of dense perception of binocular stereo vision sensors but also considers the perception accuracy of LiDAR sensors.Experiments demonstrate that the multi-scale multi-sensor scheme proposed in this paper significantly improves disparity map estimation.展开更多
文摘A distinctive feature of scholarly communities today is exploring topics and concepts in interdisciplinary and international contexts. This observation is increasingly apparent and visible in advancing our thinking and policies related to human/environmental worlds at local, regional, and global scales. Maps are an important part of these innovative and ongoing research approaches. In this context, we consider urban forests a topic meriting more attention of scholars studying the geographic and environmental intersections of the natural sciences with the social sciences and humanities. We construct two innovative knowledge bases, one a conceptual framework based on major themes and concepts related to mapping urban forests using key words of the first 100 results of a Google Scholar query and a second using the number of Google Scholar hyperlinks about mapping urban forests in 244 capital cities. We discovered that the constructed world maps reveal vast global unevenness in our knowledge about urban forests in hyperlink numbers and ratios, results that merit further attention by disciplinary, international and interdisciplinary scholarly communities.
基金The National Key Research and Development Program of China under contract No.2022YFF0801404.
文摘Ocean observations are inherently characterized by irregular temporal and spatial distributions,as well as heterogeneous spatial resolutions and error characteristics arising from the use of diverse observational platforms and techniques.To enable their application across a broad range of scientific and practical problems,it is essential to map these heterogeneous datasets into temporally and spatially consistent gridded products.Optimal Interpolation remains the most widely adopted algorithm for the mapping of oceanographic data.Two principal implementations of the optimal interpolation algorithm are commonly employed.The first,known as the basic optimal interpolation,is derived from the theory of optimal estimation and involves computationally intensive matrix operations,posing significant challenges when applied to high-dimensional problems.The second,referred to as the point-wise optimal interpolation,reduces computational complexity through point-wise estimation,thereby circumventing high-dimensional operations;however,this approach results in a substantially higher overall computational cost.In this study,a novel optimal interpolation algorithm is proposed that utilizes the Kronecker product to approximate the background error covariance matrix.This formulation enables the decomposition of high-dimensional matrix operations into smaller,computationally tractable sub-problems,thereby improving the scalability of optimal interpolation for large spatial domains with dense observational coverage.Building upon this framework,a multi-scale optimal interpolation method is further developed to enhance the integration of observational datasets with widely varying spatial resolutions,thereby improving the accuracy and applicability of the resulting gridded products.
文摘In order to implement semantic mapping of database metasearch engines, a system is proposed, which uses ontology as the organization form of information and records the new words not appearing in the ontology. When the new word＇ s frequency of use exceeds the threshold, it is added into the ontology. Ontology expansion is implemented in this way. The search process supports ＂and＂ and ＂or＂ Boolean operations accordingly. In order to improve the mapping speed of the system, a memory module is added which can memorize the recent query information of users and automatically learn the user＇ s query interest during the mapping which can dynamically decide the search order of instances tables. Experiments prove that these measures can obviously reduce the average mapping time.
文摘Similarity relation is one of the spatial relations in the community of geographic information science and cartography.It is widely used in the retrieval of spatial databases, the recognition of spatial objects from images, and the description of spatial features on maps.However, little achievements have been made for it by far.In this paper, spatial similarity relation was put forward with the introduction of automated map generalization in the construction of multi-scale map databases;then the definition of spatial similarity relations was presented based on set theory, the concept of spatial similarity degree was given, and the characteristics of spatial similarity were discussed in detail, in-cluding reflexivity, symmetry, non-transitivity, self-similarity in multi-scale spaces, and scale-dependence.Finally a classification system for spatial similarity relations in multi-scale map spaces was addressed.This research may be useful to automated map generalization, spatial similarity retrieval and spatial reasoning.
基金funded by the Natural Science Foundation Committee,China(41364001,41371435)
文摘The degree of spatial similarity plays an important role in map generalization, yet there has been no quantitative research into it. To fill this gap, this study first defines map scale change and spatial similarity degree/relation in multi-scale map spaces and then proposes a model for calculating the degree of spatial similarity between a point cloud at one scale and its gener- alized counterpart at another scale. After validation, the new model features 16 points with map scale change as the x coordinate and the degree of spatial similarity as the y coordinate. Finally, using an application for curve fitting, the model achieves an empirical formula that can calculate the degree of spatial similarity using map scale change as the sole independent variable, and vice versa. This formula can be used to automate algorithms for point feature generalization and to determine when to terminate them during the generalization.
基金funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research at Northern Border University,Arar,Saudi Arabia through research group No.(RG-NBU-2022-1234).
文摘Transportation systems are experiencing a significant transformation due to the integration of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning. In the context of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), the development of efficient and reliable traffic light detection mechanisms is crucial for enhancing road safety and traffic management. This paper presents an optimized convolutional neural network (CNN) framework designed to detect traffic lights in real-time within complex urban environments. Leveraging multi-scale pyramid feature maps, the proposed model addresses key challenges such as the detection of small, occluded, and low-resolution traffic lights amidst complex backgrounds. The integration of dilated convolutions, Region of Interest (ROI) alignment, and Soft Non-Maximum Suppression (Soft-NMS) further improves detection accuracy and reduces false positives. By optimizing computational efficiency and parameter complexity, the framework is designed to operate seamlessly on embedded systems, ensuring robust performance in real-world applications. Extensive experiments using real-world datasets demonstrate that our model significantly outperforms existing methods, providing a scalable solution for ITS and ADAS applications. This research contributes to the advancement of Artificial Intelligence-driven (AI-driven) pattern recognition in transportation systems and offers a mathematical approach to improving efficiency and safety in logistics and transportation networks.
文摘In order to store and manage a large amount of ground and indoor image data with high resolution,an integrated data management system needs to be developed.Possible strategies for this purpose were discussed together with initial test on the newly defined 3D maps.The features of such 3D maps,data organization,key techniques used for the map storage,such as image compression based on wavelet transformation,quadtree index,update and retrieval,were analyzed,with the goals of bringing some profits to the storage and management of the digital data in the visual construction of digital mine,digital city and digital community.
文摘The components of map information are analyzed theoretically in this paper,and the map information includes mainly the spatial information,attributive information and temporal characteristics information.Then the digital map entity is defined according to construction characteristics of the map information.Finally,on the basis of the analyses of the construction characteristics of digital map entity and present conceptual model of digital map database,an abstracted conceptual model of digital map database is presented.And the Normal Form theory of relational database is discussed particularly.
文摘This paper describes the develop method of an ice database and regional ice seventy maps using information from Storm Data, a national meteorological Center (NMC) Publication and ice observation station. This resource will provide convenient access to ice information for electric utility companies. Using this information, an engineer will be able to identify important characteristics of ice storms for a specific area, when evaluating or designing a power transmission line. Additionally, when developing local design ice load maps, the importance of correlating predicted icing events with historical ice storms makes this information even more valuable for utilities.
文摘With the development of electric power industry,the requirement of information sharing and application integration between each application system is salience.To realize the real "sharing information,data maintenance uniform",and effectively eliminate "island of information",a standard,open information model of power system should be followed urgently by different systems,and a common data interface should be provided.The Common Information Model(CIM) proposed by standard of IEC-61970 solve the problem effectively.The characteristics of the CIM Model and relational database of power system are analyzed,a mapping method between CIM model based on standard of IEC61970 and relational database is proposed,and corresponding problems between object-oriented model and the relational model are solved flexiblely.
基金Sponsored by General Project of Natural Science Foundation of Beijing City(8202017)。
文摘The development of modern cities has brought about tremendous changes in the climate environment.Faced with complex climate conditions,research on multi-scale climate change in cities is of great significance.The urban environmental climate maps and the application of climate atlas tool in Stuttgart,Germany were studied,and the multi-scale application of urban environmental climate maps in Stuttgart,Germany was summarized through the analysis of the pre-planning,current construction situation,and landscape reconstruction of the German"Stuttgart 21"plan case.Besides,other important measures to cope with climate change in German were proposed,and finally multi-scale practical strategies to cope with urban climate and environment were summarized to provide ideas and methods for improving China’s future urban climate environment.
基金This work is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China under grants 61572221, 61173170, 61300222, 61370230, 61433006 and U1401258, Innovation Fund of Huazhong University of Science and Technology under grants 2015TS069 and 2015TS071, Science and Technology Support Program of Hubei Province under grant 2014BCH270 and 2015AAA013, and Science and Technology Program of Guangdong Province under grant 2014B010111007.
文摘For integrating relational databases (RDBs) into semantic web applications, the W3C RDB2RDF Working Group recommended two approaches, Direct Mapping (DM) and R2RML. The DM provides a set of mapping rules according to RDB schema, while the R2RML allows users to manually define mappings according to existing target ontology. The major problem to use R2RML is the effort for creating R2RML mapping documents manually. This may lead to appearance of many mistakes in the R2RML documents and requires domain experts. In this paper, we propose and implement an approach to generate an R2RML mapping documents automatically from RDB schema. The R2RML mapping reflects the behavior of the DM specification and allows any R2RML parser to generate a set of RDF triples from relational data.The input of generating approach is DBsInfo class that automatically generated from relational schema. An experimental prototype is developed and shows the effectiveness of our approach algorithms.
文摘This paper presents the basic concepts and principles,data structure and high efficient spatial index for multi_resolution image database.The database is characterized by arrangement of multi_resource image data and seamless mosaic,distribution_based storage and management,integration with other spatial database software such as GeoStar and GeoGrid developed by Wuhan Technical University of Surveying and Mapping.
基金this study was supported by the Key Project of Natu-ral Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No. Z2003D05)Key Project of Environmental Protection Science of Shandong Province(No. 2004057)Outstanding Young Scientists Grants of Shandong Province(No.2005BS08010),China
文摘This paper presents a case study on structure design and establishment of database application system for alien species in Shandong Province, integrating with Geographic Information System, computer network, and database technology to the research of alien species. The modules of alien species database, including classified data input, statistics and analysis, species pictures and distribution maps, and out date input, were approached by Visual Studio.net 2003 and Microsoft SQL server 2000. The alien species information contains the information of classification, species distinction characteristics, biological characteristics, original area, distribution area, the entering fashion and route, invasion time, invasion reason, interaction with the endemic species, growth state, danger state and spatial information, i.e. distribution map. Based on the above bases, several models including application, checking, modifying, printing, adding and returning models were developed. Furthermore, through the establishment of index tables and index maps, we can also spatially query the data like picture, text and GIS map data. This research established the technological platform of sharing information about scientific resource of alien species in Shandong Province, offering the basis for the dynamic inquiry of alien species, the warning technology of prevention and the fast reaction system. The database application system possessed the principles of good practicability, friendly user interface and convenient usage. It can supply full and accurate information inquiry services of alien species for the users and provide functions of dynamically managing the database for the administrator.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(2018AAA0103103).
文摘The perception module of advanced driver assistance systems plays a vital role.Perception schemes often use a single sensor for data processing and environmental perception or adopt the information processing results of various sensors for the fusion of the detection layer.This paper proposes a multi-scale and multi-sensor data fusion strategy in the front end of perception and accomplishes a multi-sensor function disparity map generation scheme.A binocular stereo vision sensor composed of two cameras and a light deterction and ranging(LiDAR)sensor is used to jointly perceive the environment,and a multi-scale fusion scheme is employed to improve the accuracy of the disparity map.This solution not only has the advantages of dense perception of binocular stereo vision sensors but also considers the perception accuracy of LiDAR sensors.Experiments demonstrate that the multi-scale multi-sensor scheme proposed in this paper significantly improves disparity map estimation.
