Precise forecasting of solar power is crucial for the development of sustainable energy systems.Contemporary forecasting approaches often fail to adequately consider the crucial role of weather factors in photovoltaic...Precise forecasting of solar power is crucial for the development of sustainable energy systems.Contemporary forecasting approaches often fail to adequately consider the crucial role of weather factors in photovoltaic(PV)power generation and encounter issues such as gradient explosion or disappearance when dealing with extensive time-series data.To overcome these challenges,this research presents a cutting-edge,multi-stage forecasting method called D-Informer.This method skillfully merges the differential transformation algorithm with the Informer model,leveraging a detailed array of meteorological variables and historical PV power generation records.The D-Informer model exhibits remarkable superiority over competing models across multiple performance metrics,achieving on average a 67.64%reduction in mean squared error(MSE),a 49.58%decrease in mean absolute error(MAE),and a 43.43%reduction in root mean square error(RMSE).Moreover,it attained an R2 value as high as 0.9917 during the winter season,highlighting its precision and dependability.This significant advancement can be primarily attributed to the incorporation of a multi-head self-attention mechanism,which greatly enhances the model’s ability to identify complex interactions among diverse input variables,and the inclusion of weather variables,enriching the model’s input data and strengthening its predictive accuracy in time series analysis.Additionally,the experimental results confirm the effectiveness of the proposed approach.展开更多
In this study,we analyzed 100 three-component strong ground motion records observed within 200 km of the causative fault of the 6 February 2023 M_(W)7.8 Pazarcık(Kahramanmaraş)Earthquake in SE Türkiye.The wavelet...In this study,we analyzed 100 three-component strong ground motion records observed within 200 km of the causative fault of the 6 February 2023 M_(W)7.8 Pazarcık(Kahramanmaraş)Earthquake in SE Türkiye.The wavelet method was utilized to identify and analyze the characteristics of pulse-like ground motions in the near-fault region,while considering the uncertainty of the pulse orientation during the analysis.Our investigation focused on the effects of the focal mechanism and rupture process on the spatial distribution,pulse orientation,and maximum pulse direction of the observed pulse-like ground motion.We also analyzed the amplitude and period of the observed ground pulses and the effect of long-period amplification on the ground motion response spectra.Our results indicated the following:(1)A total of 21 typical ground velocity pulses were observed during this earthquake,exhibiting complex characteristics due to the influence of the strike-slip mechanism and rupture directivity.Most ground pulses(17 out of 21)were recorded within 20 km of the fault,in a wide range of orientations,including normal and parallel to the fault direction.The waveforms exhibited unidirectional features,indicating the effects of left-lateral fault slip.Distinct pulses observed more than 20 km from the fault were mainly oriented normal to the fault.The waveforms were bidirectional with double-or multi-round trips as a result of rupture directivity.(2)The amplitudes of the observed pulses ranged from 30.5 to 220.0 cm/s,with the largest peak velocity of 220.0 cm/s observed at Station 3138.The pulse periods ranged from 2.3 to 14.5 s,with the longest pulse period of 14.5 s observed at Station 3116.The amplitude and period of the pulses observed during this earthquake were comparable to those of similar-magnitude global earthquakes.The amplitude of the pulses decreased significantly with increasing fault distance,whereas the pulse period was not significantly affected by the fault distance.(3)Compared with non-pulse records,the velocity pulse records had a pronounced amplification effect on the acceleration response spectra near the pulse period,with factors ranging from 2.1 to 5.8.The larger velocity pulses also significantly amplified the velocity response spectra,particularly over the long periods.This significant amplification effect of the pulses on the response spectra leads to empirical models underestimating the long-period earthquake ground motion.展开更多
Objective： A novel portable and intelligent fluid resuscitation infuser is proposed in this paper. It satisfies the demands of long time use in harsh environment, such as traffic accident, natural disaster, battlefie...Objective： A novel portable and intelligent fluid resuscitation infuser is proposed in this paper. It satisfies the demands of long time use in harsh environment, such as traffic accident, natural disaster, battlefield, evacuation, pre-hospital emergency and so on. Methods： Miniature linear motor and liquid blood cartridge compose the pump body. It＇s based on the biological impedance method to measure and control, which resolve the disadvantage of traditional infuser device： large power dissipation, big size, AC power supply only and can＇t be use in field. The whole device weights 250 gram and sizes as two mobile phone together Results： Model device experiment shows： six number 7 standard AAA size alkaline batteries will run the pump for approximately 8-10 h at 6 liters per hour; IV bag can be placed at any position of patient, even under the stretcher. Conclusion： It provides accurate and reliable intravenous infusion for fwst-aid treatment in field.展开更多
We focus here on the rupture directivity effect on the spatial distribution and attenuation characteristics of near-field ground motions during the 2008 MW7.9 Wenchuan earthquake.We examine the difference between the ...We focus here on the rupture directivity effect on the spatial distribution and attenuation characteristics of near-field ground motions during the 2008 MW7.9 Wenchuan earthquake.We examine the difference between the observed ground motions in and opposite the rupture directions and compare them with Next Generation Attenuation-West2(NGA-West2)ground motion prediction models.The isochrone directivity predictor is used to quantify the band-limited nature of the rupture directivity effect on strong ground motion.Our results show that the observed peak ground velocity(PGV)and spectral accelerations of periods of 1.0 s and longer are significantly amplified in the rupture direction,but de-amplified in the opposite direction affected by rupture directivity effect of this event.In contrast,the effect of rupture directivity on the observed peak ground acceleration(PGA)and periods of shorter than 1.0 s are relatively weak.The rupture directivity of this event shows clear period dependent and band limited characteristics with the strongest effect occurring around the period of 7.5 s.展开更多
Based on FEM (finite element method) program ANSYS and the OpenGL graphics, this paper develops the parametric modeling module and the computing module of the multi-tower suspension bridge, the modules being embedded ...Based on FEM (finite element method) program ANSYS and the OpenGL graphics, this paper develops the parametric modeling module and the computing module of the multi-tower suspension bridge, the modules being embedded into the ANSYS system, and the parametric modeling module parameters can be entered by way of interface, which can fast establish a multi-tower suspension bridge model. Calculation module can establish load conditions for the features of road bridge and specifications, in which multiple conditions can be defined and solved automatically. Post-processing part of the solution also serves the results of the subtotals and selects the output, so that the results of the output and finishing work have become more convenient and easier, and also the results can be saved in word, excel and other different file types.展开更多
Background Prognostic significance of prosthesis-patient mismatch(PPM)after mitral valve replacement(MVR)remains uncertain because of the limited studies reporting inconsistent or even contrary results.This meta-analy...Background Prognostic significance of prosthesis-patient mismatch(PPM)after mitral valve replacement(MVR)remains uncertain because of the limited studies reporting inconsistent or even contrary results.This meta-analysis pooled results of all available studies comparing early and late prognoses between patients with significant mitral PPM and those without.Methods Studies were identified by searching Pubmed,Excerpta Medica Database,Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials,and Clinical Trials.gov.Impact of PPM on postoperative hemodynamic results,thirty-day mortality,overall mortality,mortality of thirty-day survivors,and primary morbidity after MVR was evaluated via meta-analysis.Robustness of pooled estimates,source of heterogeneity,and publication bias were assessed via sensitivity analyses,meta-regression as well as subgroup analysis stratified according to methodological or clinical heterogeneity,or sequential omission method,and funnel plot or Begg's and Egger's tests,respectively.Results Nineteen cohort studies involving 9302 individuals(PPM group:n=5109,Control group:n=4193)were included for meta-analysis.Total PPM and severe PPM prevalence were 3.8%–85.9%and 1%–27%,with a mean value of 54.9%and 14.1%,respectively.As compared with control group,mitral PPM group demonstrated a poorer postoperative hemodynamic status of higher mean and peak residual transprosthetic pressure gradients(TPG),higher postoperative systolic pulmonary artery pressure(SPAP)and less reduction,higher postoperative pulmonary hypertension(PH)prevalence and less PH regression,smaller net atrioventricular compliance,less NYHA class decrease,higher postoperative functional tricuspid regurgitation prevalence and less regression.The PPM group also revealed a higher thirty-day mortality,long-term overall mortality,mortality of thirty-day survivors,and postoperative congestive heart failure prevalence,which were positively correlated with the severity of PPM if it was classified into tri-level subgroups.Left ventricular end-diastolic diameter,postoperative atrial fibrillation(AF)prevalence,and the AF regression were analogous between groups.Most pooled estimates were robust according to sensitivity analyses.Male patients and bioprosthesis implantation proportion were prominent source of between-study heterogeneity on thirty-day mortality.Publication bias was not significant in tests for all the outcomes,except for SPAP and TPG.Conclusions Mitral PPM would result in poorer postoperative hemodynamics and worse early and late prognosis.Severe PPM must be avoided since deleterious impact of mitral PPM was severity dependent.展开更多
基金supported by the Shenzhen Science and Technology Plan,Sustainable Development Technology Special Project (Dual-Carbon Special Project),Research and Development of Intelligent Virtual Power Plant Technology (KCXST20221021111402006)the Science and Technology project of Tianjin,China (No.22YFYSHZ00330).
文摘Precise forecasting of solar power is crucial for the development of sustainable energy systems.Contemporary forecasting approaches often fail to adequately consider the crucial role of weather factors in photovoltaic(PV)power generation and encounter issues such as gradient explosion or disappearance when dealing with extensive time-series data.To overcome these challenges,this research presents a cutting-edge,multi-stage forecasting method called D-Informer.This method skillfully merges the differential transformation algorithm with the Informer model,leveraging a detailed array of meteorological variables and historical PV power generation records.The D-Informer model exhibits remarkable superiority over competing models across multiple performance metrics,achieving on average a 67.64%reduction in mean squared error(MSE),a 49.58%decrease in mean absolute error(MAE),and a 43.43%reduction in root mean square error(RMSE).Moreover,it attained an R2 value as high as 0.9917 during the winter season,highlighting its precision and dependability.This significant advancement can be primarily attributed to the incorporation of a multi-head self-attention mechanism,which greatly enhances the model’s ability to identify complex interactions among diverse input variables,and the inclusion of weather variables,enriching the model’s input data and strengthening its predictive accuracy in time series analysis.Additionally,the experimental results confirm the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2022YFC3003503)the Special Fund of the Institute of Geophysics, China Earthquake Administration (No. DQJB20B23)+1 种基金supported by the Istanbul Technical University Research Fund (ITU-BAP)by the the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Research Fellowship Award through the Humboldt-Stiftung Follow-Up Program
文摘In this study,we analyzed 100 three-component strong ground motion records observed within 200 km of the causative fault of the 6 February 2023 M_(W)7.8 Pazarcık(Kahramanmaraş)Earthquake in SE Türkiye.The wavelet method was utilized to identify and analyze the characteristics of pulse-like ground motions in the near-fault region,while considering the uncertainty of the pulse orientation during the analysis.Our investigation focused on the effects of the focal mechanism and rupture process on the spatial distribution,pulse orientation,and maximum pulse direction of the observed pulse-like ground motion.We also analyzed the amplitude and period of the observed ground pulses and the effect of long-period amplification on the ground motion response spectra.Our results indicated the following:(1)A total of 21 typical ground velocity pulses were observed during this earthquake,exhibiting complex characteristics due to the influence of the strike-slip mechanism and rupture directivity.Most ground pulses(17 out of 21)were recorded within 20 km of the fault,in a wide range of orientations,including normal and parallel to the fault direction.The waveforms exhibited unidirectional features,indicating the effects of left-lateral fault slip.Distinct pulses observed more than 20 km from the fault were mainly oriented normal to the fault.The waveforms were bidirectional with double-or multi-round trips as a result of rupture directivity.(2)The amplitudes of the observed pulses ranged from 30.5 to 220.0 cm/s,with the largest peak velocity of 220.0 cm/s observed at Station 3138.The pulse periods ranged from 2.3 to 14.5 s,with the longest pulse period of 14.5 s observed at Station 3116.The amplitude and period of the pulses observed during this earthquake were comparable to those of similar-magnitude global earthquakes.The amplitude of the pulses decreased significantly with increasing fault distance,whereas the pulse period was not significantly affected by the fault distance.(3)Compared with non-pulse records,the velocity pulse records had a pronounced amplification effect on the acceleration response spectra near the pulse period,with factors ranging from 2.1 to 5.8.The larger velocity pulses also significantly amplified the velocity response spectra,particularly over the long periods.This significant amplification effect of the pulses on the response spectra leads to empirical models underestimating the long-period earthquake ground motion.
基金Supported by the Second Batch of Projects of Army Medical Eleventh Five-Year Plan Research(08G084)Chongqing Key Scientific and Technological Projects(CSTC,2008AC5120)
文摘Objective： A novel portable and intelligent fluid resuscitation infuser is proposed in this paper. It satisfies the demands of long time use in harsh environment, such as traffic accident, natural disaster, battlefield, evacuation, pre-hospital emergency and so on. Methods： Miniature linear motor and liquid blood cartridge compose the pump body. It＇s based on the biological impedance method to measure and control, which resolve the disadvantage of traditional infuser device： large power dissipation, big size, AC power supply only and can＇t be use in field. The whole device weights 250 gram and sizes as two mobile phone together Results： Model device experiment shows： six number 7 standard AAA size alkaline batteries will run the pump for approximately 8-10 h at 6 liters per hour; IV bag can be placed at any position of patient, even under the stretcher. Conclusion： It provides accurate and reliable intravenous infusion for fwst-aid treatment in field.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFE0109800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51639006,and 51738001).
文摘We focus here on the rupture directivity effect on the spatial distribution and attenuation characteristics of near-field ground motions during the 2008 MW7.9 Wenchuan earthquake.We examine the difference between the observed ground motions in and opposite the rupture directions and compare them with Next Generation Attenuation-West2(NGA-West2)ground motion prediction models.The isochrone directivity predictor is used to quantify the band-limited nature of the rupture directivity effect on strong ground motion.Our results show that the observed peak ground velocity(PGV)and spectral accelerations of periods of 1.0 s and longer are significantly amplified in the rupture direction,but de-amplified in the opposite direction affected by rupture directivity effect of this event.In contrast,the effect of rupture directivity on the observed peak ground acceleration(PGA)and periods of shorter than 1.0 s are relatively weak.The rupture directivity of this event shows clear period dependent and band limited characteristics with the strongest effect occurring around the period of 7.5 s.
基金National Science and Technology Support Program of China(No.2009BAG15B01)Key Programs for Science and Technology Development of Chinese Transportation Industry(No.2008-353-332-190)"333 High-level Personnel Training Project"Special Funded Projects in Jiangsu Province
文摘Based on FEM (finite element method) program ANSYS and the OpenGL graphics, this paper develops the parametric modeling module and the computing module of the multi-tower suspension bridge, the modules being embedded into the ANSYS system, and the parametric modeling module parameters can be entered by way of interface, which can fast establish a multi-tower suspension bridge model. Calculation module can establish load conditions for the features of road bridge and specifications, in which multiple conditions can be defined and solved automatically. Post-processing part of the solution also serves the results of the subtotals and selects the output, so that the results of the output and finishing work have become more convenient and easier, and also the results can be saved in word, excel and other different file types.
基金supported by the National Natural Scientific Foundation of China(No.81770477)Shanghai Science and Technology Fund(17ZR1438100)。
文摘Background Prognostic significance of prosthesis-patient mismatch(PPM)after mitral valve replacement(MVR)remains uncertain because of the limited studies reporting inconsistent or even contrary results.This meta-analysis pooled results of all available studies comparing early and late prognoses between patients with significant mitral PPM and those without.Methods Studies were identified by searching Pubmed,Excerpta Medica Database,Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials,and Clinical Trials.gov.Impact of PPM on postoperative hemodynamic results,thirty-day mortality,overall mortality,mortality of thirty-day survivors,and primary morbidity after MVR was evaluated via meta-analysis.Robustness of pooled estimates,source of heterogeneity,and publication bias were assessed via sensitivity analyses,meta-regression as well as subgroup analysis stratified according to methodological or clinical heterogeneity,or sequential omission method,and funnel plot or Begg's and Egger's tests,respectively.Results Nineteen cohort studies involving 9302 individuals(PPM group:n=5109,Control group:n=4193)were included for meta-analysis.Total PPM and severe PPM prevalence were 3.8%–85.9%and 1%–27%,with a mean value of 54.9%and 14.1%,respectively.As compared with control group,mitral PPM group demonstrated a poorer postoperative hemodynamic status of higher mean and peak residual transprosthetic pressure gradients(TPG),higher postoperative systolic pulmonary artery pressure(SPAP)and less reduction,higher postoperative pulmonary hypertension(PH)prevalence and less PH regression,smaller net atrioventricular compliance,less NYHA class decrease,higher postoperative functional tricuspid regurgitation prevalence and less regression.The PPM group also revealed a higher thirty-day mortality,long-term overall mortality,mortality of thirty-day survivors,and postoperative congestive heart failure prevalence,which were positively correlated with the severity of PPM if it was classified into tri-level subgroups.Left ventricular end-diastolic diameter,postoperative atrial fibrillation(AF)prevalence,and the AF regression were analogous between groups.Most pooled estimates were robust according to sensitivity analyses.Male patients and bioprosthesis implantation proportion were prominent source of between-study heterogeneity on thirty-day mortality.Publication bias was not significant in tests for all the outcomes,except for SPAP and TPG.Conclusions Mitral PPM would result in poorer postoperative hemodynamics and worse early and late prognosis.Severe PPM must be avoided since deleterious impact of mitral PPM was severity dependent.
