An Improved Greedy Algorithm for Subset Selection in Linear Estimation

In this paper, we consider a subset selection problem in a spatial field where we seek to find a set of k locations whose observations provide the best estimate of the field value at a finite set of prediction locations. The measurements can be taken at any location in the continuous field, and the covariance between the field values at...

Informative Path Planning in Random Fields via Mixed Integer Programming

We present a new mixed integer formulation for the discrete informative path planning problem in random fields. The objective is to compute a budget constrained path while collecting measurements whose linear estimate results in minimum error over a finite set of prediction locations. The problem is known to be NP-hard. However, we strive to...

Accelerating short range MIMO imaging with optimized Fourier processing

In this paper, we describe the recent development of new algorithms applied to short-range radar imaging. Facing the limitations of classical backpropagation algorithms, the use of techniques based on Fast Fourier Transforms has led to substantial image computation accelerations, especially for Multiple-Input Multiple-Output systems. The...

Improvements to the design process of the energy distribution system: A comparison between operational use of the energy distribution system of a naval ship and its expected use during the design phase

After a ship is delivered from a shipyard to a customer, its operational use is not yet structurally compared to its expected use. This lack of structural comparison results in limited verification and self-evaluation of the design process. The objective of this research is therefore to develop a method to analyze operational data and apply this...

Evaluation of measured-boundary-condition methods for 3D subsonic wall interference

Measurements on a simple aircraft model in both an appropriately sized and a relatively large, low-speed, solid-wall test section were used to analyse the accuracy and consistency of measured-boundary-condition (MBC) methods. For completeness, the classical method of images, with two different correction procedures, was also analysed. For the...