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Ampudia Hernandez, Ricardo (author), Xu, M. (author), Huang, Yanqiu (author), Zuniga, Marco (author)In this paper, we propose a new approach where drones attain accurate localization by fusing information from artificial lighting and their embedded inertial and barometer sensors. Our system is able to provide accurate drone localization without the use of radios, GPS or cameras. We evaluate our framework, dubbed Firefly, with a testbed...conference paper 2023
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Du, Yunlu (author), Huang, Yunkai (author), Guo, Baocheng (author), Zhu, Zichong (author), Peng, Fei (author), Dong, J. (author)In this article, an efficient multi-objective optimization strategy for the Halbach array permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM) is developed by taking into consideration the nonlinear B-H behavior of soft magnetic materials. Based on the harmonic modeling (HM) technology, the electromagnetic performances (EPs) of the Halbach array PMSM...journal article 2023
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Ding, J. (author), Lam, Tin Lun (author), Ge, Ligang (author), Pang, Jianxin (author), Huang, Yanlong (author)Bipedal locomotion has been widely studied in recent years, where passive safety (i.e., a biped rapidly brakes without falling) is deemed to be a pivotal problem. To realize safe 3-D walking, existing works resort to nonlinear optimization techniques based on simplified dynamics models, requiring hand-tuned reference trajectories. In this...journal article 2023
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Huang, Y. (author), Schlangen, E. (author), Lukovic, M. (author)Ultra-high performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) exhibits high compressive and tensile strength together with outstanding durability. Due to these superior properties, UHPFRC is promising for retrofitting existing reinforced concrete (RC) bridges. While research and on-site applications show the significant improvement of RC structures...conference paper 2023
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Huang, J. (author), Hong, C. (author), Liu, Yang (author), Chen, Lydia Y. (author), Roos, S. (author)Federated learning (FL) enables collaborative learning between parties, called clients, without sharing the original and potentially sensitive data. To ensure fast convergence in the presence of such heterogeneous clients, it is imperative to timely select clients who can effectively contribute to learning. A realistic but overlooked case of...conference paper 2023
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You, Kairui (author), Chen, Liu (author), Huang, R. (author)Understanding the imbalance of carbon emissions in the urban residential building (URB) sector is beneficial for equitable and effective emission reduction policies. However, carbon imbalance in URB and its major driving factors remain unclear. Therefore, according to the Kaya identity and Zenga index, this study aims to analyze the imbalance...journal article 2023
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Du, Yunlu (author), Huang, Yunkai (author), Guo, Baocheng (author), Peng, Fei (author), Dong, J. (author)This article proposes a nonlinear semianalytical model (SAM) of the multiphase Halbach array axial flux permanent-magnet motor (AFPMM) to speed up the computation of its magnetic field. Compared to the existing analytical models, the proposed nonlinear SAM can directly consider magnetic saturation to obtain more accurate results. To this end,...journal article 2023
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Wang, Sheng (author), Huang, Weidong (author), Liu, X. (author), Lin, P. (author)The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) polymer on the aging properties of high-content terminal blend rubber modified asphalt (HCTBMA). All asphalt was tested for chemo-rheological properties using an attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) test,...journal article 2023
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Huang, Y. (author), Yu, Suihuai (author), Chu, Jianjie (author), Su, Zhaojing (author), Zhu, Yaokang (author), Wang, Hanyu (author), Wang, Mengcheng (author), Fan, Hao (author)Design knowledge is critical to creating ideas in the conceptual design stage of product development for innovation. Fragmentary design data, massive multidisciplinary knowledge call for the development of a novel knowledge acquisition approach for conceptual product design. This study proposes a Design Knowledge Graph-aided (DKG-aided)...journal article 2023
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Penner, Francesca (author), Wall, Kathryn M. (author), Guan, Kathleen (author), Huang, Helen J. (author), Richardson, Lietsel (author), Dunbar, Angel S. (author), Groh, Ashley M. (author), Rutherford, Helena J.V. (author)Racial disparities in maternal health are alarming and persistent. Use of electroencephalography (EEG) and event-related potentials (ERPs) to understand the maternal brain can improve our knowledge of maternal health by providing insight into mechanisms underlying maternal well-being, including implications for child development. However,...journal article 2023
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Huang, J. (author), Stoter, J.E. (author), Nan, L. (author)Symmetry widely exists in nature and man-made shapes, but it is unavoidably distorted during the process of growth, design, digitalization, and reconstruction steps. To enhance symmetry, traditional methods follow the detect-then-symmetrize paradigm, which is sensitive to noise in the detection phase, resulting in ambiguities for the...journal article 2023
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Zhang, Xinqi (author), Shi, Jihao (author), Huang, Xinyan (author), Xiao, Fu (author), Yang, M. (author), Huang, Jiawei (author), Yin, Xiaokang (author), Sohail Usmani, Asif (author), Chen, Guoming (author)Deep learning has been widely applied to automated leakage detection and location of natural gas pipe networks. Prevalent deep learning approaches do not consider the spatial dependency of sensors, which limits leakage detection performance. Graph deep learning is a promising alternative to prevailing approaches as it can model spatial...journal article 2023
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Yang, Huiru (author), Wang, S. (author), Huang, Qianming (author), Tan, C. (author), Gao, Chenshan (author), Xu, Siyuan (author), Ye, Huaiyu (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author)Flexible strain sensors based on nanomaterials have sparked a lot of interest in the field of wearable smart electronics. Laser induced graphene (LIG) based sensors in particular stand out due to their straightforward fabrication procedure, three-dimensional porous structures, and exceptional electromechanical capabilities. Recent studies...journal article 2023
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Experimental and numerical study of the wake deflections of scaled vertical axis wind turbine modelsHuang, M. (author), Sciacchitano, A. (author), Ferreira, Carlos (author)Wake steering of vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) is investigated experimentally and numerically via stereoscopic particle image velocimetry and Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes simulations. Three different blade pitch angles (-10°, 0°, 10°) of straight H-type VAWTs are adopted to deflect and deform the wake. The experimental results...journal article 2023
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Zhang, Fan (author), Yuan, Baoxin (author), Huang, L. (author), Wen, Yuanqiao (author), Yang, Xue (author), Song, R. (author), van Gelder, P.H.A.J.M. (author)Accurate fishing activity detection from the trajectories of fishing vessels can not only achieve high-precision fishery management but also ensure the reasonable and sustainable development of marine fishery resources. This paper proposes a new method to detect fishing vessels’ fishing activities based on the defined local dynamic parameters...journal article 2023
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Wang, D. (author), Huang, R. (author), Li, Kaijian (author), Shrestha, Asheem (author)Purpose: Flexibility and efficiency are dual attributes of the organizational structure that are crucial for project-driven enterprises to achieve sustainable development in a dynamic environment. However, there is a lack of research on the patterns by which the dual attributes of a project-driven enterprise’s organizational structure affect...journal article 2023
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Huang, L.J. (author), Mulders, S.P. (author), Taschner, E. (author), van Wingerden, J.W. (author)In most current offshore wind farms, the turbines are controlled greedily, neglecting any coupling by wake effects with other turbines. By neglecting these effects of aerodynamic interactions, the power production performance is substantially reduced. Besides the well-known wake steering and dynamic induction control wake control strategies, a...conference paper 2023
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Huang, Qian Ming (author), Yang, Huiru (author), Wang, S. (author), Liu, X. (author), Tan, C. (author), Luo, Anxin (author), Xu, Siyuan (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author), Ye, H. (author)Laser-induced graphene (LIG) has aroused a wide range of research interests ranging from micro-nano energy devices to the Internet of Things (IoT). Nevertheless, the non-degradability of most-used synthetic polymer carbon sources poses a serious threat to the environment. In this work, ecofriendly chitosan-based derivatives, including...journal article 2023
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Rapid Fabrication of High-Performance Flexible Pressure Sensors Using Laser Pyrolysis Direct WritingWang, S. (author), Zong, Qihang (author), Yang, Huiru (author), Tan, C. (author), Huang, Qianming (author), Liu, X. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author), French, P.J. (author), Ye, H. (author)The fabrication of flexible pressure sensors with low cost, high scalability, and easy fabrication is an essential driving force in developing flexible electronics, especially for high-performance sensors that require precise surface microstructures. However, optimizing complex fabrication processes and expensive microfabrication methods...journal article 2023
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Zhao, X. (author), Huang, Shuangchao (author), Yin, Shan (author), Yang, Jizhong (author), Yang, Z. (author), Tao, Gongquan (author), Wen, Zefeng (author)A time-domain finite element model is developed to study the transient rolling contact of a driving wheelset over a curved track with Low Adhesion Zones (LAZs) shorter than 1.0 m. LAZs on one rail, i.e., unilateral LAZs occurring more likely, is treated for a speed up to 500 km/h. Structural vibrations of wheelset are analyzed to explain the...journal article 2023