Deep learning has been recognized as an effective method for indoor positioning.However,most existing real-valued neural networks(RVNNs)treat the two constituent components of complex-valued channel state information(...Deep learning has been recognized as an effective method for indoor positioning.However,most existing real-valued neural networks(RVNNs)treat the two constituent components of complex-valued channel state information(CSI)as real-valued inputs,potentially discarding useful information embedded in the original CSI.In addition,existing positioning models generally face the contradiction between computational complexity and positioning accuracy.To address these issues,we combine graph neural network(GNN)with complex-valued neural network(CVNN)to construct a lightweight indoor positioning model named CGNet.CGNet employs complexvalued convolution operation to directly process the original CSI data,fully exploiting the correlation between real and imaginary parts of CSI while extracting local features.Subsequently,the feature values are treated as nodes,and conditional position encoding(CPE)module is applied to add positional information.To reduce the number of connections in the graph structure and lower themodel complexity,feature information is mapped to an efficient graph structure through a dynamic axial graph construction(DAGC)method,with global features extracted usingmaximum relative graph convolution(MRConv).Experimental results show that,on the CTW dataset,CGNet achieves a 10%improvement in positioning accuracy compared to existing methods,while the number of model parameters is only 0.8 M.CGNet achieves excellent positioning accuracy with very few parameters.展开更多
Modular truss space deployable antennas are key for future large aperture,high precision antennas,already proven in various in-orbit applications globally.This paper introduces a design method for a tetrahedral basic ...Modular truss space deployable antennas are key for future large aperture,high precision antennas,already proven in various in-orbit applications globally.This paper introduces a design method for a tetrahedral basic unit mechanism with dual height positioning nodes.A parametric model is established,and its DOF are analyzed to confirm the mechanism's validity.The new tetrahedral basic unit mechanism constructed by this method is a single DOF mechanism and can locate different parabolic node heights.In order to further adapt to the parabolic and large aperture requirements of the deployable antenna of the truss,a combination unit and modular unit mechanism are developed based on this tetrahedral unit.The DOF and deployment characteristics of the modular unit mechanism are analyzed and validated through simulations.Various networking methods for the modular units are proposed,followed by a comprehensive performance comparison of different modular truss deployable antenna mechanisms.A prototype model of the modular unit mechanism is also developed,with deployment experiments demonstrating the mechanism's simplicity,low DOF,and large deployment ratio.The findings of this study provide a theoretical and technical basis for the future design and development of truss deployable antenna mechanisms.展开更多
The rapid expansion of the low-altitude economy is driving strong demand for highly accurate and reliable positioning technologies to support diverse aerial operations.This review examines core positioning methodologi...The rapid expansion of the low-altitude economy is driving strong demand for highly accurate and reliable positioning technologies to support diverse aerial operations.This review examines core positioning methodologies within the low-altitude intelligent network(LAIN)framework,beginning with an analysis of positioning requirements and performance metrics for low-altitude flight scenarios.It systematically assesses the principles,strengths,and limitations of mainstream positioning systems,including Global Navigation Satellite Systems(GNSS),terrestrial wireless positioning,and autonomous navigation,and it surveys prevalent integrated and cooperative positioning schemes.Our analysis demonstrates that standalone positioning technologies are inadequate in complex low-altitude settings,underscoring the pivotal role of multi-source fusion and unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)swarm cooperative positioning as future trends.To address infrastructure gaps and high deployment costs in current LAIN systems,we propose a“space−air−ground”integrated and cooperative positioning architecture centered on GNSS and the 5th generation mobile communication technology(5G).The ground layer integrates 5G and GNSS for wide-area enhanced positioning.The aerial layer uses 5G aircraft-to-everything(A2X)and sidelink(SL)communications to build self-organizing networks for cooperative UAV localization.The space layer leverages low Earth orbit(LEO)satellites to overcome coverage limitations in communication and positioning.This hierarchical architecture reduces deployment costs through infrastructure reuse and enables deep integration of communication and navigation capabilities.By supporting collaborative enhancement across all three domains,the framework improves positioning robustness and delivers cost-effective,ubiquitous,and highly reliable positioning services.Finally,we outline promising research directions.This review aims to provide a systematic reference and a novel architectural perspective for the ongoing development of LAIN.展开更多
Conventional outdoor navigation systems are usually based on orbital satellites, e.g., global positioning system （GPS） and global navigation satellite system （GLONASS）. The latest advances from wearable, e.g., Bai...Conventional outdoor navigation systems are usually based on orbital satellites, e.g., global positioning system （GPS） and global navigation satellite system （GLONASS）. The latest advances from wearable, e.g., BaiduEye and Google Glass, have enabled new approaches to leverage information from the surrounding environment. For example, they enable the change from passively receiving information to actively requesting information. Thus, such changes might inspire brand new application scenarios that were not possible before. In this work, we propose a vision-based navigation system based on wearable like Baidu Eye. We discuss the associated challenges and propose potential solutions for each of them. The system utilizes crowd sensing to collect and build a traffic signpost database for positioning reference. Then it leverages context information, such as cell identification （Cell ID）, signal strength, and altitude combined with traffic sign detection and recognition to enable real-time positioning. A hybrid cloud architecture is proposed to enhance the capability of sensing devices （SD） to realize the proposed vision.展开更多
Visual sensors are used to measure the relative state of the chaser spacecraft to the target spacecraft during close range ren- dezvous phases. This article proposes a two-stage iterative algorithm based on an inverse...Visual sensors are used to measure the relative state of the chaser spacecraft to the target spacecraft during close range ren- dezvous phases. This article proposes a two-stage iterative algorithm based on an inverse projection ray approach to address the relative position and attitude estimation by using feature points and monocular vision. It consists of two stages： absolute orienta- tion and depth recovery. In the first stage, Umeyama＇s algorithm is used to fit the three-dimensional （3D） model set and estimate the 3D point set while in the second stage, the depths of the observed feature points are estimated. This procedure is repeated until the result converges. Moreover, the effectiveness and convergence of the proposed algorithm are verified through theoreti- cal analysis and mathematical simulation.展开更多
Precise coseismic displacements in earthquake/tsunamic early warning are necessary to characterize earthquakes in real time in order to enable decision-makers to issue alerts for public safety.Real-time global navigat...Precise coseismic displacements in earthquake/tsunamic early warning are necessary to characterize earthquakes in real time in order to enable decision-makers to issue alerts for public safety.Real-time global navigation satellite systems(GNSSs)have been a valuable tool in monitoring seismic motions,allowing permanent displacement computation to be unambiguously achieved.As a valuable tool presented to the seismic commu nity,the GSeisRT software developed by Wuhan University(China)can realize multi-GNSS precise point positioning with ambiguity resolution(PPP-AR)and achieve centimeterlevel to sub-centimeter-level precision in real time.While the stable maintenance of a global precise point positioning(PPP)service is challenging,this software is capable of estimating satellite clocks and phase biases in real time using a regional GNSS network.This capability makes GSeisRT especially suitable for proprietary GNSS networks and,more importantly,the highest possible positio ning precision and reliability can be obtained.According to real-time results from the Network of the Americas,the mean root mean square(RMS)errors of kinematic PPP-AR over a 24 h span are as low as 1.2,1.3,and 3.0 cm in the east,north,and up components,respectively.Within the few minutes that span a typical seismic event,a horizontal displacement precision of 4 mm can be achieved.The positioning precision of the GSeisRT regional PPP/PPP-AR is 30%-40%higher than that of the global PPP/PPP-AR.Since 2019,GSeisRT has successfully recorded the static,dynamic,and peak ground displacements for the 2020Oaxaca,Mexico moment magnitude(Mw)7.4 event;the 2020 Lone Pine,California Mw 5.8 event;and the 2021 Qinghai,China Mw 7.3 event in real time.The resulting immediate magnitude estimates have an error of around 0.1 only.The GSeisRT software is open to the scientific community and has been applied by the China Earthquake Ne tworks Center,the EarthScope Consortium of the United States,the National Seismological Center of Chile,Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited(GNS Science Te PūAo)of New Zealand,and the Geospatial Information Agency of Indonesia.展开更多
A rock-drilling jumbo is the main piece of tunneling equipment used in the energy and infrastructure industries in various countries.The positioning accuracy of its drilling boom greatly affects tunneling efficiency a...A rock-drilling jumbo is the main piece of tunneling equipment used in the energy and infrastructure industries in various countries.The positioning accuracy of its drilling boom greatly affects tunneling efficiency and section-forming quality of mine roadways and engineering tunnels.In order to improve the drilling-positioning accuracy of a three-boom drilling jumbo,we established a kinematics model of the multi-degree-of-freedom(multi-DOF)multi-boom system,using the improved Denavit-Hartenberg(D-H)method,and obtained the mapping relationship between the end position and the amount of motion of each joint.The error of the inverse kinematics calculation for the drilling boom is estimated by an analytical method and a global search algorithm based on particle swarm optimization(PSO)for a straight blasting hole and an inclined blasting hole.On this basis,we propose a back-propagation(BP)neural network optimized by an improved sparrow search algorithm(ISSA)to predict the positioning error of the drilling booms of a three-boom drilling jumbo.In order to verify the accuracy of the proposed error compensation model,we built an automatic-control test platform for the boom,and carried out a positioning error compensation test on the boom.The results show that the average drilling-positioning error was reduced from 9.79 to 5.92 cm,and the error was reduced by 39.5%.Therefore,the proposed method effectively reduces the positioning error of the drilling boom,and improves the accuracy and efficiency of rock drilling.展开更多
For multi-vehicle networks,Cooperative Positioning(CP)technique has become a promising way to enhance vehicle positioning accuracy.Especially,the CP performance could be further improved by introducing Sensor-Rich Veh...For multi-vehicle networks,Cooperative Positioning(CP)technique has become a promising way to enhance vehicle positioning accuracy.Especially,the CP performance could be further improved by introducing Sensor-Rich Vehicles(SRVs)into CP networks,which is called SRV-aided CP.However,the CP system may split into several sub-clusters that cannot be connected with each other in dense urban environments,in which the sub-clusters with few SRVs will suffer from degradation of CP performance.Since Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs)have been widely used to aid vehicular communications,we intend to utilize UAVs to assist sub-clusters in CP.In this paper,a UAV-aided CP network is constructed to fully utilize information from SRVs.First,the inter-node connection structure among the UAV and vehicles is designed to share available information from SRVs.After that,the clustering optimization strategy is proposed,in which the UAV cooperates with the high-precision sub-cluster to obtain available information from SRVs,and then broadcasts this positioning-related information to other low-precision sub-clusters.Finally,the Locally-Centralized Factor Graph Optimization(LC-FGO)algorithm is designed to fuse positioning information from cooperators.Simulation results indicate that the positioning accuracy of the CP system could be improved by fully utilizing positioning-related information from SRVs.展开更多
The accuracy of spot centroid positioning has a significant impact on the tracking accuracy of the system and the stability of the laser link construction.In satellite laser communication systems,the use of short-wave...The accuracy of spot centroid positioning has a significant impact on the tracking accuracy of the system and the stability of the laser link construction.In satellite laser communication systems,the use of short-wave infrared wavelengths as beacon light can reduce atmospheric absorption and signal attenuation.However,there are strong non-uniformity and blind pixels in the short-wave infrared image,which makes the image distorted and leads to the decrease of spot centroid positioning accuracy.Therefore,the high-precision localization of the spot centroid of the short-wave infrared images is of great research significance.A high-precision spot centroid positioning model for short-wave infrared is proposed to correct for non-uniformity and blind pixels in short-wave infrared images and quantify the localization errors caused by the two,further model-based localization error simulations are performed,and a novel spot centroid positioning payload for satellite laser communications has been designed using the latest 640×512 planar array InGaAs shortwave infrared detector.The experimental results show that the non-uniformity of the corrected image is reduced from 7%to 0.6%,the blind pixels rejection rate reaches 100%,the frame rate can be up to 2000 Hz,and the spot centroid localization accuracy is as high as 0.1 pixel point,which realizes high-precision spot centroid localization of high-frame-frequency short-wave infrared images.展开更多
This paper presents the design and ground verification for vision-based relative navigation systems of microsatellites,which offers a comprehensive hardware design solution and a robust experimental verification metho...This paper presents the design and ground verification for vision-based relative navigation systems of microsatellites,which offers a comprehensive hardware design solution and a robust experimental verification methodology for practical implementation of vision-based navigation technology on the microsatellite platform.Firstly,a low power consumption,light weight,and high performance vision-based relative navigation optical sensor is designed.Subsequently,a set of ground verification system is designed for the hardware-in-the-loop testing of the vision-based relative navigation systems.Finally,the designed vision-based relative navigation optical sensor and the proposed angles-only navigation algorithms are tested on the ground verification system.The results verify that the optical simulator after geometrical calibration can meet the requirements of the hardware-in-the-loop testing of vision-based relative navigation systems.Based on experimental results,the relative position accuracy of the angles-only navigation filter at terminal time is increased by 25.5%,and the relative speed accuracy is increased by 31.3% compared with those of optical simulator before geometrical calibration.展开更多
The existing Low-Earth-Orbit(LEO)positioning performance cannot meet the requirements of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)clusters for high-precision real-time positioning in the Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS)den...The existing Low-Earth-Orbit(LEO)positioning performance cannot meet the requirements of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)clusters for high-precision real-time positioning in the Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS)denial conditions.Therefore,this paper proposes a UAV Clusters Information Geometry Fusion Positioning(UC-IGFP)method using pseudoranges from the LEO satellites.A novel graph model for linking and computing between the UAV clusters and LEO satellites was established.By utilizing probability to describe the positional states of UAVs and sensor errors,the distributed multivariate Probability Fusion Cooperative Positioning(PF-CP)algorithm is proposed to achieve high-precision cooperative positioning and integration of the cluster.Criteria to select the centroid of the cluster were set.A new Kalman filter algorithm that is suitable for UAV clusters was designed based on the global benchmark and Riemann information geometry theory,which overcomes the discontinuity problem caused by the change of cluster centroids.Finally,the UC-IGFP method achieves the LEO continuous highprecision positioning of UAV clusters.The proposed method effectively addresses the positioning challenges caused by the strong direction of signal beams from LEO satellites and the insufficient constraint quantity of information sources at the edge nodes of the cluster.It significantly improves the accuracy and reliability of LEO-UAV cluster positioning.The results of comprehensive simulation experiments show that the proposed method has a 30.5%improvement in performance over the mainstream positioning methods,with a positioning error of 14.267 m.展开更多
Objective: The present research aims to determine if adherence to the Lewinnek safe zone, when exclusively considered, constitutes a pivotal element for ensuring stability in the context of total hip arthroplasty. Thi...Objective: The present research aims to determine if adherence to the Lewinnek safe zone, when exclusively considered, constitutes a pivotal element for ensuring stability in the context of total hip arthroplasty. This is done by examining the acetabular placement in instances of hip dislocation after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methodology: The authors searched 2653 patient records from 2015 to 2022 looking for patients who had total hip arthroplasty at our facility. For the analysis, 23 patients were culled from 64 individuals who exhibited post-THA dislocations, employing a stringent exclusion criterion, and the resultant acetabular angulation and anteversion were quantified utilizing PEEKMED software (Peek Health S.A., Portugal) upon radiographic evidence. Results: Within the operational timeframe, from the cohort of 2653 subjects, 64 presented with at least a singular incident of displacement. Post-exclusion criterion enforcement, 23 patients were eligible for inclusion. Of these, 10 patients conformed to the safe zone demarcated by Lewinnek for both inclination and anteversion angles, while 13 exhibited deviations from the prescribed anteversion and/or inclination benchmarks. Conclusion: Analysis of the 23 patients reveals that 13 did not confirm to be in the safe zone parameters for anteversion and/or inclination, whereas 10 were within the safe zone as per Lewinnek’s guidelines. This investigative review, corroborated by extant literature, suggests that the isolated consideration of the Lewinnek safe zone does not suffice as a solitary protective factor. It further posits that additional variables are equally critical as acetabular positioning and mandate individual assessment.展开更多
In this paper,a novel train positioning method considering satellite raw observation data was proposed,which aims to promote train positioning performance from an innovative perspective of the train satellite-based po...In this paper,a novel train positioning method considering satellite raw observation data was proposed,which aims to promote train positioning performance from an innovative perspective of the train satellite-based positioning error sources.The method focused on overcoming the abnormal observations in satellite observation data caused by railway environment rather than the positioning results.Specifically,the relative positioning experimental platform was built and the zero-baseline method was firstly employed to evaluate the carrier phase data quality,and then,GNSS combined observation models were adopted to construct the detection values,which were applied to judge abnormal-data through the dual-frequency observations.Further,ambiguity fixing optimization was investigated based on observation data selection in partly-blocked environments.The results show that the proposed method can effectively detect and address abnormal observations and improve positioning stability.Cycle slips and gross errors can be detected and identified based on dual-frequency global navigation satellite system data.After adopting the data selection strategy,the ambiguity fixing percentage was improved by 29.2%,and the standard deviation in the East,North,and Up components was enhanced by 12.7%,7.4%,and 12.5%,respectively.The proposed method can provide references for train positioning performance optimization in railway environments from the perspective of positioning error sources.展开更多
Dear Editor,As the Internet of things(IoT)and autonomous driving continue to evolve,positioning technology faces increasing demands for higher accuracy and reliability.Traditional positioning methods often struggle in...Dear Editor,As the Internet of things(IoT)and autonomous driving continue to evolve,positioning technology faces increasing demands for higher accuracy and reliability.Traditional positioning methods often struggle in complex signal environments with multipath interference and non-line-of-sight(NLOS)conditions.Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces(RIS),an innovative technology that can flexibly control signal propagation,offer new possibilities for positioning systems.展开更多
The forthcoming sixth generation(6G)of mobile communication networks is envisioned to be AInative,supporting intelligent services and pervasive computing at unprecedented scale.Among the key paradigms enabling this vi...The forthcoming sixth generation(6G)of mobile communication networks is envisioned to be AInative,supporting intelligent services and pervasive computing at unprecedented scale.Among the key paradigms enabling this vision,Federated Learning(FL)has gained prominence as a distributed machine learning framework that allows multiple devices to collaboratively train models without sharing raw data,thereby preserving privacy and reducing the need for centralized storage.This capability is particularly attractive for vision-based applications,where image and video data are both sensitive and bandwidth-intensive.However,the integration of FL with 6G networks presents unique challenges,including communication bottlenecks,device heterogeneity,and trade-offs between model accuracy,latency,and energy consumption.In this paper,we developed a simulation-based framework to investigate the performance of FL in representative vision tasks under 6G-like environments.We formalize the system model,incorporating both the federated averaging(FedAvg)training process and a simplified communication costmodel that captures bandwidth constraints,packet loss,and variable latency across edge devices.Using standard image datasets(e.g.,MNIST,CIFAR-10)as benchmarks,we analyze how factors such as the number of participating clients,degree of data heterogeneity,and communication frequency influence convergence speed and model accuracy.Additionally,we evaluate the effectiveness of lightweight communication-efficient strategies,including local update tuning and gradient compression,in mitigating network overhead.The experimental results reveal several key insights:(i)communication limitations can significantly degrade FL convergence in vision tasks if not properly addressed;(ii)judicious tuning of local training epochs and client participation levels enables notable improvements in both efficiency and accuracy;and(iii)communication-efficient FL strategies provide a promising pathway to balance performance with the stringent latency and reliability requirements expected in 6G.These findings highlight the synergistic role of AI and nextgeneration networks in enabling privacy-preserving,real-time vision applications,and they provide concrete design guidelines for researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of FL and 6G.展开更多
In the context of security systems,adequate signal coverage is paramount for the communication between security personnel and the accurate positioning of personnel.Most studies focus on optimizing base station deploym...In the context of security systems,adequate signal coverage is paramount for the communication between security personnel and the accurate positioning of personnel.Most studies focus on optimizing base station deployment under the assumption of static obstacles,aiming to maximize the perception coverage of wireless RF(Radio Frequency)signals and reduce positioning blind spots.However,in practical security systems,obstacles are subject to change,necessitating the consideration of base station deployment in dynamic environments.Nevertheless,research in this area still needs to be conducted.This paper proposes a Dynamic Indoor Environment Beacon Deployment Algorithm(DIE-BDA)to address this problem.This algorithm considers the dynamic alterations in obstacle locations within the designated area.It determines the requisite number of base stations,the requisite time,and the area’s practical and overall signal coverage rates.The experimental results demonstrate that the algorithm can calculate the deployment strategy in 0.12 s following a change in obstacle positions.Experimental results show that the algorithm in this paper requires 0.12 s to compute the deployment strategy after the positions of obstacles change.With 13 base stations,it achieves an effective coverage rate of 93.5%and an overall coverage rate of 97.75%.The algorithm can rapidly compute a revised deployment strategy in response to changes in obstacle positions within security systems,thereby ensuring the efficacy of signal coverage.展开更多
In daily life,human need various senses to obtain information about their surroundings,and touch is one of the five major human sensing signals.Similarly,it is extremely important for robots to be endowed with tactile...In daily life,human need various senses to obtain information about their surroundings,and touch is one of the five major human sensing signals.Similarly,it is extremely important for robots to be endowed with tactile sensing ability.In recent years,vision-based tactile sensing technology has been the research hotspot and frontier in the field of tactile perception.Compared to conventional tactile sensing technologies,vision-based tactile sensing technologies are capable of obtaining highquality and high-resolution tactile information at a lower cost,while not being limited by the size and shape of sensors.Several previous articles have reviewed the sensing mechanism and electrical components of vision-based sensors,greatly promoting the innovation of tactile sensing.Different from existing reviews,this article concentrates on the underlying tracking method which converts real-time images into deformation information,including contact,sliding and friction.We will show the history and development of both model-based and model-free tracking methods,among which model-based approaches rely on schematic mechanical theories,and model-free approaches mainly involve machine learning algorithms.Comparing the efficiency and accuracy of existing deformation tracking methods,future research directions of vision-based tactile sensors for smart manipulations and robots are also discussed.展开更多
Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS)-based continuous and accurate train positioning is one of the key technologies for advanced train operations such as train virtual coupling.However,GNSS-based train positioning...Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS)-based continuous and accurate train positioning is one of the key technologies for advanced train operations such as train virtual coupling.However,GNSS-based train positioning faces significant challenges in real-world scenarios due to environmental complexities and signal interferences.Considering this issue,this paper presents an approach for modeling and performance analysis of GNSS-based train positioning systems using Colored Petri Nets(CPNs).By systematically modeling the GNSS signal reception and processing process,the performance of the positioning system under various environment scenarios is evaluated.The system model integrates three types of interference signals(i.e.,Amplitude Modulation(AM)signals,Frequency Modulation(FM)signals,and pulse signals)while incorporating environmental factors such as terrain obstructions and tunnel shielding.Additionally,the Extended Kalman Filter(EKF)algorithm is employed to process GNSS observation data,providing accurate train position estimations.The simulation results demonstrate that signal interferences and complex environmental conditions significantly affect the GNSS-based positioning accuracy.This study offers a comprehensive framework for evaluating the performance of GNSS-based train positioning systems in different scenarios,highlighting critical factors that influence positioning accuracy and stability.展开更多
As global efforts to combat climate change intensify,offshore wind farms have emerged as scalable and sustainable solutions.However,their deployment depends heavily on the availability of specialized vessels with Dyna...As global efforts to combat climate change intensify,offshore wind farms have emerged as scalable and sustainable solutions.However,their deployment depends heavily on the availability of specialized vessels with Dynamic Positioning(DP)systems such as Wind Turbine Installation Vessels(WTIVs)and Service Operation Vessels(SOVs).Despite their importance,long-term demand forecasting for such vessels remains underexplored,especially in South Korea.This study presents the dDP-W model,a System Dynamics(SD)-based framework that simulates the evolving demand for DP vessels under varying technological,policy,and environmental conditions.Unlike conventional methods based on historical extrapolation,the model uses feedback-driven causality and scenario-based simulations aligned with South Korea’s offshore wind roadmap(2026-2036).Three WTIV demand scenarios—baseline,optimistic,and pessimistic—were constructed based on vessel productivity and weather-related downtime.SOV demand was estimated using cumulative turbine counts and fixed vessel coverage ratios.The simulations indicate that WTIV demand peaks in the early 2030s,requiring 6 to 7 vessels depending on conditions,while SOV demand increases steadily,reaching nearly 70 vessels by 2036.These findings highlight the need for early vessel procurement,infrastructure investment,and workforce preparation.By integrating technical,logistical,and policy factors into a dynamic model,this study provides a practical decision-support tool for stakeholders in shipbuilding and offshore energy.The results offer strategic insights to address potential vessel shortages and ensure alignment with national renewable energy goals.展开更多
文摘Deep learning has been recognized as an effective method for indoor positioning.However,most existing real-valued neural networks(RVNNs)treat the two constituent components of complex-valued channel state information(CSI)as real-valued inputs,potentially discarding useful information embedded in the original CSI.In addition,existing positioning models generally face the contradiction between computational complexity and positioning accuracy.To address these issues,we combine graph neural network(GNN)with complex-valued neural network(CVNN)to construct a lightweight indoor positioning model named CGNet.CGNet employs complexvalued convolution operation to directly process the original CSI data,fully exploiting the correlation between real and imaginary parts of CSI while extracting local features.Subsequently,the feature values are treated as nodes,and conditional position encoding(CPE)module is applied to add positional information.To reduce the number of connections in the graph structure and lower themodel complexity,feature information is mapped to an efficient graph structure through a dynamic axial graph construction(DAGC)method,with global features extracted usingmaximum relative graph convolution(MRConv).Experimental results show that,on the CTW dataset,CGNet achieves a 10%improvement in positioning accuracy compared to existing methods,while the number of model parameters is only 0.8 M.CGNet achieves excellent positioning accuracy with very few parameters.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52075467)Hebei Province Fund Outstanding Youth Fund Project,China(No.E2024203107)。
文摘Modular truss space deployable antennas are key for future large aperture,high precision antennas,already proven in various in-orbit applications globally.This paper introduces a design method for a tetrahedral basic unit mechanism with dual height positioning nodes.A parametric model is established,and its DOF are analyzed to confirm the mechanism's validity.The new tetrahedral basic unit mechanism constructed by this method is a single DOF mechanism and can locate different parabolic node heights.In order to further adapt to the parabolic and large aperture requirements of the deployable antenna of the truss,a combination unit and modular unit mechanism are developed based on this tetrahedral unit.The DOF and deployment characteristics of the modular unit mechanism are analyzed and validated through simulations.Various networking methods for the modular units are proposed,followed by a comprehensive performance comparison of different modular truss deployable antenna mechanisms.A prototype model of the modular unit mechanism is also developed,with deployment experiments demonstrating the mechanism's simplicity,low DOF,and large deployment ratio.The findings of this study provide a theoretical and technical basis for the future design and development of truss deployable antenna mechanisms.
基金supported by the National Key Research&Development Program of China(No.2024YFB3910102).
文摘The rapid expansion of the low-altitude economy is driving strong demand for highly accurate and reliable positioning technologies to support diverse aerial operations.This review examines core positioning methodologies within the low-altitude intelligent network(LAIN)framework,beginning with an analysis of positioning requirements and performance metrics for low-altitude flight scenarios.It systematically assesses the principles,strengths,and limitations of mainstream positioning systems,including Global Navigation Satellite Systems(GNSS),terrestrial wireless positioning,and autonomous navigation,and it surveys prevalent integrated and cooperative positioning schemes.Our analysis demonstrates that standalone positioning technologies are inadequate in complex low-altitude settings,underscoring the pivotal role of multi-source fusion and unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)swarm cooperative positioning as future trends.To address infrastructure gaps and high deployment costs in current LAIN systems,we propose a“space−air−ground”integrated and cooperative positioning architecture centered on GNSS and the 5th generation mobile communication technology(5G).The ground layer integrates 5G and GNSS for wide-area enhanced positioning.The aerial layer uses 5G aircraft-to-everything(A2X)and sidelink(SL)communications to build self-organizing networks for cooperative UAV localization.The space layer leverages low Earth orbit(LEO)satellites to overcome coverage limitations in communication and positioning.This hierarchical architecture reduces deployment costs through infrastructure reuse and enables deep integration of communication and navigation capabilities.By supporting collaborative enhancement across all three domains,the framework improves positioning robustness and delivers cost-effective,ubiquitous,and highly reliable positioning services.Finally,we outline promising research directions.This review aims to provide a systematic reference and a novel architectural perspective for the ongoing development of LAIN.
基金supported by the National Key Project of Scientific and Technical Supporting Programs of China (2014BAK15B01)
文摘Conventional outdoor navigation systems are usually based on orbital satellites, e.g., global positioning system （GPS） and global navigation satellite system （GLONASS）. The latest advances from wearable, e.g., BaiduEye and Google Glass, have enabled new approaches to leverage information from the surrounding environment. For example, they enable the change from passively receiving information to actively requesting information. Thus, such changes might inspire brand new application scenarios that were not possible before. In this work, we propose a vision-based navigation system based on wearable like Baidu Eye. We discuss the associated challenges and propose potential solutions for each of them. The system utilizes crowd sensing to collect and build a traffic signpost database for positioning reference. Then it leverages context information, such as cell identification （Cell ID）, signal strength, and altitude combined with traffic sign detection and recognition to enable real-time positioning. A hybrid cloud architecture is proposed to enhance the capability of sensing devices （SD） to realize the proposed vision.
基金Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University (IRT0520)Ph.D.Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China (20070213055)
文摘Visual sensors are used to measure the relative state of the chaser spacecraft to the target spacecraft during close range ren- dezvous phases. This article proposes a two-stage iterative algorithm based on an inverse projection ray approach to address the relative position and attitude estimation by using feature points and monocular vision. It consists of two stages： absolute orienta- tion and depth recovery. In the first stage, Umeyama＇s algorithm is used to fit the three-dimensional （3D） model set and estimate the 3D point set while in the second stage, the depths of the observed feature points are estimated. This procedure is repeated until the result converges. Moreover, the effectiveness and convergence of the proposed algorithm are verified through theoreti- cal analysis and mathematical simulation.
基金funded by National Science Foundation of China(42025401)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB3903800)。
文摘Precise coseismic displacements in earthquake/tsunamic early warning are necessary to characterize earthquakes in real time in order to enable decision-makers to issue alerts for public safety.Real-time global navigation satellite systems(GNSSs)have been a valuable tool in monitoring seismic motions,allowing permanent displacement computation to be unambiguously achieved.As a valuable tool presented to the seismic commu nity,the GSeisRT software developed by Wuhan University(China)can realize multi-GNSS precise point positioning with ambiguity resolution(PPP-AR)and achieve centimeterlevel to sub-centimeter-level precision in real time.While the stable maintenance of a global precise point positioning(PPP)service is challenging,this software is capable of estimating satellite clocks and phase biases in real time using a regional GNSS network.This capability makes GSeisRT especially suitable for proprietary GNSS networks and,more importantly,the highest possible positio ning precision and reliability can be obtained.According to real-time results from the Network of the Americas,the mean root mean square(RMS)errors of kinematic PPP-AR over a 24 h span are as low as 1.2,1.3,and 3.0 cm in the east,north,and up components,respectively.Within the few minutes that span a typical seismic event,a horizontal displacement precision of 4 mm can be achieved.The positioning precision of the GSeisRT regional PPP/PPP-AR is 30%-40%higher than that of the global PPP/PPP-AR.Since 2019,GSeisRT has successfully recorded the static,dynamic,and peak ground displacements for the 2020Oaxaca,Mexico moment magnitude(Mw)7.4 event;the 2020 Lone Pine,California Mw 5.8 event;and the 2021 Qinghai,China Mw 7.3 event in real time.The resulting immediate magnitude estimates have an error of around 0.1 only.The GSeisRT software is open to the scientific community and has been applied by the China Earthquake Ne tworks Center,the EarthScope Consortium of the United States,the National Seismological Center of Chile,Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited(GNS Science Te PūAo)of New Zealand,and the Geospatial Information Agency of Indonesia.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12472038)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20230688)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(No.22KJB440004)Key Research and Development Program of Xuzhou(No.KC22404)Research Fund for Doctoral Degree Teachers of Jiangsu Normal University of China(No.22XFRS011).
文摘A rock-drilling jumbo is the main piece of tunneling equipment used in the energy and infrastructure industries in various countries.The positioning accuracy of its drilling boom greatly affects tunneling efficiency and section-forming quality of mine roadways and engineering tunnels.In order to improve the drilling-positioning accuracy of a three-boom drilling jumbo,we established a kinematics model of the multi-degree-of-freedom(multi-DOF)multi-boom system,using the improved Denavit-Hartenberg(D-H)method,and obtained the mapping relationship between the end position and the amount of motion of each joint.The error of the inverse kinematics calculation for the drilling boom is estimated by an analytical method and a global search algorithm based on particle swarm optimization(PSO)for a straight blasting hole and an inclined blasting hole.On this basis,we propose a back-propagation(BP)neural network optimized by an improved sparrow search algorithm(ISSA)to predict the positioning error of the drilling booms of a three-boom drilling jumbo.In order to verify the accuracy of the proposed error compensation model,we built an automatic-control test platform for the boom,and carried out a positioning error compensation test on the boom.The results show that the average drilling-positioning error was reduced from 9.79 to 5.92 cm,and the error was reduced by 39.5%.Therefore,the proposed method effectively reduces the positioning error of the drilling boom,and improves the accuracy and efficiency of rock drilling.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62271399)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB1807102)。
文摘For multi-vehicle networks,Cooperative Positioning(CP)technique has become a promising way to enhance vehicle positioning accuracy.Especially,the CP performance could be further improved by introducing Sensor-Rich Vehicles(SRVs)into CP networks,which is called SRV-aided CP.However,the CP system may split into several sub-clusters that cannot be connected with each other in dense urban environments,in which the sub-clusters with few SRVs will suffer from degradation of CP performance.Since Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs)have been widely used to aid vehicular communications,we intend to utilize UAVs to assist sub-clusters in CP.In this paper,a UAV-aided CP network is constructed to fully utilize information from SRVs.First,the inter-node connection structure among the UAV and vehicles is designed to share available information from SRVs.After that,the clustering optimization strategy is proposed,in which the UAV cooperates with the high-precision sub-cluster to obtain available information from SRVs,and then broadcasts this positioning-related information to other low-precision sub-clusters.Finally,the Locally-Centralized Factor Graph Optimization(LC-FGO)algorithm is designed to fuse positioning information from cooperators.Simulation results indicate that the positioning accuracy of the CP system could be improved by fully utilizing positioning-related information from SRVs.
基金Supported by the Short-wave Infrared Camera Systems(B025F40622024)。
文摘The accuracy of spot centroid positioning has a significant impact on the tracking accuracy of the system and the stability of the laser link construction.In satellite laser communication systems,the use of short-wave infrared wavelengths as beacon light can reduce atmospheric absorption and signal attenuation.However,there are strong non-uniformity and blind pixels in the short-wave infrared image,which makes the image distorted and leads to the decrease of spot centroid positioning accuracy.Therefore,the high-precision localization of the spot centroid of the short-wave infrared images is of great research significance.A high-precision spot centroid positioning model for short-wave infrared is proposed to correct for non-uniformity and blind pixels in short-wave infrared images and quantify the localization errors caused by the two,further model-based localization error simulations are performed,and a novel spot centroid positioning payload for satellite laser communications has been designed using the latest 640×512 planar array InGaAs shortwave infrared detector.The experimental results show that the non-uniformity of the corrected image is reduced from 7%to 0.6%,the blind pixels rejection rate reaches 100%,the frame rate can be up to 2000 Hz,and the spot centroid localization accuracy is as high as 0.1 pixel point,which realizes high-precision spot centroid localization of high-frame-frequency short-wave infrared images.
基金supported in part by the Doctoral Initiation Fund of Nanchang Hangkong University(No.EA202403107)Jiangxi Province Early Career Youth Science and Technology Talent Training Project(No.CK202403509).
文摘This paper presents the design and ground verification for vision-based relative navigation systems of microsatellites,which offers a comprehensive hardware design solution and a robust experimental verification methodology for practical implementation of vision-based navigation technology on the microsatellite platform.Firstly,a low power consumption,light weight,and high performance vision-based relative navigation optical sensor is designed.Subsequently,a set of ground verification system is designed for the hardware-in-the-loop testing of the vision-based relative navigation systems.Finally,the designed vision-based relative navigation optical sensor and the proposed angles-only navigation algorithms are tested on the ground verification system.The results verify that the optical simulator after geometrical calibration can meet the requirements of the hardware-in-the-loop testing of vision-based relative navigation systems.Based on experimental results,the relative position accuracy of the angles-only navigation filter at terminal time is increased by 25.5%,and the relative speed accuracy is increased by 31.3% compared with those of optical simulator before geometrical calibration.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62171375,62271397,62001392,62101458,62173276,61803310 and 61801394)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation ProgramChina(No.JCYJ20220530161615033)。
文摘The existing Low-Earth-Orbit(LEO)positioning performance cannot meet the requirements of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)clusters for high-precision real-time positioning in the Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS)denial conditions.Therefore,this paper proposes a UAV Clusters Information Geometry Fusion Positioning(UC-IGFP)method using pseudoranges from the LEO satellites.A novel graph model for linking and computing between the UAV clusters and LEO satellites was established.By utilizing probability to describe the positional states of UAVs and sensor errors,the distributed multivariate Probability Fusion Cooperative Positioning(PF-CP)algorithm is proposed to achieve high-precision cooperative positioning and integration of the cluster.Criteria to select the centroid of the cluster were set.A new Kalman filter algorithm that is suitable for UAV clusters was designed based on the global benchmark and Riemann information geometry theory,which overcomes the discontinuity problem caused by the change of cluster centroids.Finally,the UC-IGFP method achieves the LEO continuous highprecision positioning of UAV clusters.The proposed method effectively addresses the positioning challenges caused by the strong direction of signal beams from LEO satellites and the insufficient constraint quantity of information sources at the edge nodes of the cluster.It significantly improves the accuracy and reliability of LEO-UAV cluster positioning.The results of comprehensive simulation experiments show that the proposed method has a 30.5%improvement in performance over the mainstream positioning methods,with a positioning error of 14.267 m.
文摘Objective: The present research aims to determine if adherence to the Lewinnek safe zone, when exclusively considered, constitutes a pivotal element for ensuring stability in the context of total hip arthroplasty. This is done by examining the acetabular placement in instances of hip dislocation after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methodology: The authors searched 2653 patient records from 2015 to 2022 looking for patients who had total hip arthroplasty at our facility. For the analysis, 23 patients were culled from 64 individuals who exhibited post-THA dislocations, employing a stringent exclusion criterion, and the resultant acetabular angulation and anteversion were quantified utilizing PEEKMED software (Peek Health S.A., Portugal) upon radiographic evidence. Results: Within the operational timeframe, from the cohort of 2653 subjects, 64 presented with at least a singular incident of displacement. Post-exclusion criterion enforcement, 23 patients were eligible for inclusion. Of these, 10 patients conformed to the safe zone demarcated by Lewinnek for both inclination and anteversion angles, while 13 exhibited deviations from the prescribed anteversion and/or inclination benchmarks. Conclusion: Analysis of the 23 patients reveals that 13 did not confirm to be in the safe zone parameters for anteversion and/or inclination, whereas 10 were within the safe zone as per Lewinnek’s guidelines. This investigative review, corroborated by extant literature, suggests that the isolated consideration of the Lewinnek safe zone does not suffice as a solitary protective factor. It further posits that additional variables are equally critical as acetabular positioning and mandate individual assessment.
基金Project(52272339)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2023YFB390730303)supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China+2 种基金Project(L2023G004)supported by the Science and Technology Research and Development Program of China State Railway Group Co.,Ltd.Project(QZKFKT2023-005)supported by the State Key Laboratory of Heavy-duty and Express High-power Electric Locomotive,ChinaProject(2022JZZ05)supported by the Open Foundation of MOE Key Laboratory of Engineering Structures of Heavy Haul Railway(Central South University),China。
文摘In this paper,a novel train positioning method considering satellite raw observation data was proposed,which aims to promote train positioning performance from an innovative perspective of the train satellite-based positioning error sources.The method focused on overcoming the abnormal observations in satellite observation data caused by railway environment rather than the positioning results.Specifically,the relative positioning experimental platform was built and the zero-baseline method was firstly employed to evaluate the carrier phase data quality,and then,GNSS combined observation models were adopted to construct the detection values,which were applied to judge abnormal-data through the dual-frequency observations.Further,ambiguity fixing optimization was investigated based on observation data selection in partly-blocked environments.The results show that the proposed method can effectively detect and address abnormal observations and improve positioning stability.Cycle slips and gross errors can be detected and identified based on dual-frequency global navigation satellite system data.After adopting the data selection strategy,the ambiguity fixing percentage was improved by 29.2%,and the standard deviation in the East,North,and Up components was enhanced by 12.7%,7.4%,and 12.5%,respectively.The proposed method can provide references for train positioning performance optimization in railway environments from the perspective of positioning error sources.
基金supported by the Open Fund Project of Key Laboratory of Ocean Observation Technology,MNR(2023klootA01).
文摘Dear Editor,As the Internet of things(IoT)and autonomous driving continue to evolve,positioning technology faces increasing demands for higher accuracy and reliability.Traditional positioning methods often struggle in complex signal environments with multipath interference and non-line-of-sight(NLOS)conditions.Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces(RIS),an innovative technology that can flexibly control signal propagation,offer new possibilities for positioning systems.
文摘The forthcoming sixth generation(6G)of mobile communication networks is envisioned to be AInative,supporting intelligent services and pervasive computing at unprecedented scale.Among the key paradigms enabling this vision,Federated Learning(FL)has gained prominence as a distributed machine learning framework that allows multiple devices to collaboratively train models without sharing raw data,thereby preserving privacy and reducing the need for centralized storage.This capability is particularly attractive for vision-based applications,where image and video data are both sensitive and bandwidth-intensive.However,the integration of FL with 6G networks presents unique challenges,including communication bottlenecks,device heterogeneity,and trade-offs between model accuracy,latency,and energy consumption.In this paper,we developed a simulation-based framework to investigate the performance of FL in representative vision tasks under 6G-like environments.We formalize the system model,incorporating both the federated averaging(FedAvg)training process and a simplified communication costmodel that captures bandwidth constraints,packet loss,and variable latency across edge devices.Using standard image datasets(e.g.,MNIST,CIFAR-10)as benchmarks,we analyze how factors such as the number of participating clients,degree of data heterogeneity,and communication frequency influence convergence speed and model accuracy.Additionally,we evaluate the effectiveness of lightweight communication-efficient strategies,including local update tuning and gradient compression,in mitigating network overhead.The experimental results reveal several key insights:(i)communication limitations can significantly degrade FL convergence in vision tasks if not properly addressed;(ii)judicious tuning of local training epochs and client participation levels enables notable improvements in both efficiency and accuracy;and(iii)communication-efficient FL strategies provide a promising pathway to balance performance with the stringent latency and reliability requirements expected in 6G.These findings highlight the synergistic role of AI and nextgeneration networks in enabling privacy-preserving,real-time vision applications,and they provide concrete design guidelines for researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of FL and 6G.
文摘In the context of security systems,adequate signal coverage is paramount for the communication between security personnel and the accurate positioning of personnel.Most studies focus on optimizing base station deployment under the assumption of static obstacles,aiming to maximize the perception coverage of wireless RF(Radio Frequency)signals and reduce positioning blind spots.However,in practical security systems,obstacles are subject to change,necessitating the consideration of base station deployment in dynamic environments.Nevertheless,research in this area still needs to be conducted.This paper proposes a Dynamic Indoor Environment Beacon Deployment Algorithm(DIE-BDA)to address this problem.This algorithm considers the dynamic alterations in obstacle locations within the designated area.It determines the requisite number of base stations,the requisite time,and the area’s practical and overall signal coverage rates.The experimental results demonstrate that the algorithm can calculate the deployment strategy in 0.12 s following a change in obstacle positions.Experimental results show that the algorithm in this paper requires 0.12 s to compute the deployment strategy after the positions of obstacles change.With 13 base stations,it achieves an effective coverage rate of 93.5%and an overall coverage rate of 97.75%.The algorithm can rapidly compute a revised deployment strategy in response to changes in obstacle positions within security systems,thereby ensuring the efficacy of signal coverage.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development of China(Grant No.2022YFB3805700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12122202 and 12372162)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2024CX06021).
文摘In daily life,human need various senses to obtain information about their surroundings,and touch is one of the five major human sensing signals.Similarly,it is extremely important for robots to be endowed with tactile sensing ability.In recent years,vision-based tactile sensing technology has been the research hotspot and frontier in the field of tactile perception.Compared to conventional tactile sensing technologies,vision-based tactile sensing technologies are capable of obtaining highquality and high-resolution tactile information at a lower cost,while not being limited by the size and shape of sensors.Several previous articles have reviewed the sensing mechanism and electrical components of vision-based sensors,greatly promoting the innovation of tactile sensing.Different from existing reviews,this article concentrates on the underlying tracking method which converts real-time images into deformation information,including contact,sliding and friction.We will show the history and development of both model-based and model-free tracking methods,among which model-based approaches rely on schematic mechanical theories,and model-free approaches mainly involve machine learning algorithms.Comparing the efficiency and accuracy of existing deformation tracking methods,future research directions of vision-based tactile sensors for smart manipulations and robots are also discussed.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFB3907300)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2024JBMC002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(T2222015,U2268206).
文摘Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS)-based continuous and accurate train positioning is one of the key technologies for advanced train operations such as train virtual coupling.However,GNSS-based train positioning faces significant challenges in real-world scenarios due to environmental complexities and signal interferences.Considering this issue,this paper presents an approach for modeling and performance analysis of GNSS-based train positioning systems using Colored Petri Nets(CPNs).By systematically modeling the GNSS signal reception and processing process,the performance of the positioning system under various environment scenarios is evaluated.The system model integrates three types of interference signals(i.e.,Amplitude Modulation(AM)signals,Frequency Modulation(FM)signals,and pulse signals)while incorporating environmental factors such as terrain obstructions and tunnel shielding.Additionally,the Extended Kalman Filter(EKF)algorithm is employed to process GNSS observation data,providing accurate train position estimations.The simulation results demonstrate that signal interferences and complex environmental conditions significantly affect the GNSS-based positioning accuracy.This study offers a comprehensive framework for evaluating the performance of GNSS-based train positioning systems in different scenarios,highlighting critical factors that influence positioning accuracy and stability.
文摘As global efforts to combat climate change intensify,offshore wind farms have emerged as scalable and sustainable solutions.However,their deployment depends heavily on the availability of specialized vessels with Dynamic Positioning(DP)systems such as Wind Turbine Installation Vessels(WTIVs)and Service Operation Vessels(SOVs).Despite their importance,long-term demand forecasting for such vessels remains underexplored,especially in South Korea.This study presents the dDP-W model,a System Dynamics(SD)-based framework that simulates the evolving demand for DP vessels under varying technological,policy,and environmental conditions.Unlike conventional methods based on historical extrapolation,the model uses feedback-driven causality and scenario-based simulations aligned with South Korea’s offshore wind roadmap(2026-2036).Three WTIV demand scenarios—baseline,optimistic,and pessimistic—were constructed based on vessel productivity and weather-related downtime.SOV demand was estimated using cumulative turbine counts and fixed vessel coverage ratios.The simulations indicate that WTIV demand peaks in the early 2030s,requiring 6 to 7 vessels depending on conditions,while SOV demand increases steadily,reaching nearly 70 vessels by 2036.These findings highlight the need for early vessel procurement,infrastructure investment,and workforce preparation.By integrating technical,logistical,and policy factors into a dynamic model,this study provides a practical decision-support tool for stakeholders in shipbuilding and offshore energy.The results offer strategic insights to address potential vessel shortages and ensure alignment with national renewable energy goals.
