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Acoustic streaming and shape evolution of viscous droplets in ultrasonic fields
The droplet–microfluidic system under acoustic-field actuation represents a classical multiphase flow problem with broad relevance to engineering and biomedical applications. When an acoustic wave interacts with a viscous droplet suspended in anot...
The Griffiths ISRU-Powered Plasma Hopper (IMPH)A Shear-Stabilized Electromagnetic Surface Hopper with ISRU Propellant Generation and Kelvin-Helmholtz Bounded Operation
The Griffiths ISRU-Powered Plasma Hopper (IMPH) is a disc-shaped surface lander and hopper vehicle designed for planetary exploration on bodies where in-situ resources are accessible at or near the surface. The IMPH harvests local feedstock (CO2 f...
Multi-Source Sensor Fusion Localization Method for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Based on Deep Learning
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) are increasingly used in deep-sea exploration, environmental monitoring, and marine engineering. Their operational safety and mission performance rely heavily on accurate and long-endurance underwater localiza...
Coral Intel: a YOLOv8 deep learning framework for monitoring Caribbean corals
Abstract This study evaluated the performance of YOLOv8 object detection framework for identifying Caribbean scleractinian corals in underwater imagery. A dataset of 10373 coral images, expanded to 32423 images via augmentation, was used to train ...
Mediated ecology in Fukushima: decentralized storytelling and collaborative telepresent experience beyond the post-disaster landscape
Introduction In contemporary societies, human connection with nature is increasingly diminished, weakening ecological literacy and contributing to social indifference. Although technological mediation explored innovative mediators for experiencing...
2042-P: Disparities in Diabetes Medication Use among Hispanic Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Introduction and Objective: Hispanic adults experience a disproportionate burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study examined ethnic differences in antidiabetic medication prescribing, medication adherence, and their associations with h...
Digital Technologies at the Port of HaminaKotka : Smart Energy Systems, Cybersecurity, and Sustainable Logistic
This report investigates the potential of digitalization and data-driven decision support systems to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of port operations considering a case study of the Mussalo harbor at the Port of HaminaKotka. The analys...
Triboelectric Nanogenerators in Military: Recent Progress and Critical Challenges
The rapid evolution of modern warfare toward distributed, intelligent, and global stealth has posed severe energy supply and information perception bottlenecks for combat nodes. Traditional energy supply strategies are unable to meet the strategic...
Modeling Shockwave-Induced Cavitation Effects Using a Coupled Gilmore–Wood Framework
Supercavitation enables significant drag reduction and high-speed underwater propulsion by enveloping a vehicle within a vapor cavity, thereby minimizing liquid–solid interaction. While this capability allows extreme transit velocities, it introdu...
DiscThruster Is a Hyper-Efficient Pressure-Thrust Driven Air Breathing and Rocket Propulsion Concept, the Flipside of Conventional Momentum-Thrusters. Testing Shows Potential.
DiscThruster Concept—Hyper Efficient Pressure-Thrust Driven Air Breathing and Rocket Propulsion Historically, propulsion research has focused on maximizing momentum-thrust and minimizing pressure-thrust for optimal engine performance. The DiscThru...
Structural Health Monitoring of Offshore Energy Deployments with Robotics and Deep Learning
The harsh ocean environment can structurally degrade ocean renewable energy installations from biofouling, fatigue cracking, spalling, and corrosion. Structural defects can lead to excessive downtime and increased operational and maintenance (O&M)...
Peristaltic transport and thermodynamic analysis of hybrid nanofluids in porous media using physics-informed neural networks
This study presents the wavelet-based physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) simulation to analyse entropy generation in hybrid nanofluid peristaltic flow through a curved porous channel. The flow and heat transfer characteristics of a water-bas...
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TARGET LOCALIZATION ACCURACY IN RADAR PPI IMAGES USING GEOMETRIC ENCLOSURES
Maritime surveillance system requires sensor fusion of radar Plan Position Indicator (PPI) imagery with Automatic Identification System (AIS) data. However, systematic azimuth errors (0°–5°) and irregular echo shapes reduce ship localization accur...
Hypersonic Synthetic Environment Test Tunnel (HySETT) Combined With Marshall Enriched Storable Oxidizer (MESO) Combustion Heating
Combustion heating for creating enthalpies needed for hypersonic temperatures is routinely done, albeit accepting the exhaust products like water vapor, carbon dioxide or soot. Sometimes condensing moisture causes problems in a hypersonic tunnel a...
Towards Realistic 3D Sonar Simulation
As underwater robotics research increasingly addresses complex 3D perception and autonomous navigation, the fidelity of sonar simulation has become a key factor in algorithm development. Current simulation frameworks typically rely on geometry-dri...
Artificial Intelligence–Enabled mHealth Technologies for Rehabilitation in Patients with Cancer: A Scoping Review
Mobile health (mHealth) technologies have expanded cancer care, particularly in the context of rehabilitation, by enabling remote monitoring and support. The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) strategies into these technologies has the ...
Opti-Acoustic SLAM for Autonomous Docking Localization
We propose a hybrid camera/sonar localization system for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) operating in and around Wave Energy Converters (WECs). With plans underway to deploy WECs to create new streams of reliable and sustainable energy, AUVs...
Opti-Acoustic SLAM for Autonomous Docking Localization
We propose a hybrid camera/sonar localization system for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) operating in and around Wave Energy Converters (WECs). With plans underway to deploy WECs to create new streams of reliable and sustainable energy, AUVs...
Unveiling the Dynamics of Super Apps: Adoption Factors and Strategic Insights across Key Industries
This study examined the emerging phenomenon of super apps, which are comprehensive platforms transforming mobile applications worldwide. It expanded the focus beyond mobility-based super apps to analyze their adoption across five critical sectors:...
Numerical study of wave energy converters with integrated tethered docks for UUV docking and charging.
This study investigates the integration of wave energy converters (WECs) with unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) docking systems, addressing critical challenges in both energy sustainability and docking reliability for persistent UUV operations. Wh...
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