Abstract: Systems and methods for low-cost HAGL measurement and terrain database updates are provided. In one example, a system includes an image capturing device configured to capture first and second images and a navigation system configured to generate pose data. The system further includes processor(s) communicatively coupled to the image capturing device and the navigation system and a non-transitory, computer-readable medium communicatively coupled to the processor(s) that stores instruction(s) which, when executed by the processor(s), cause the processor(s) to: estimate optical flow between the first and second images; determine rigid flow per image for each depth bin of a group of depth bins based on the pose data, wherein each depth bin corresponds to a particular depth range; and generate a dense depth map by determining a depth bin, for each pixel, that minimizes a difference between the estimated optical flow and the determined rigid flow for the respective pixel.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting the degradation of a storage battery of a battery energy storage system (BESS) container includes a battery management system (BMS) coupled to the storage battery configured to collect battery operational data from the storage battery. A battery data repository coupled to the BMS receives and stores the battery operational data. A learning agent coupled to the battery data repository uses the stored battery operational data to estimate a prognostic degradation of the storage battery and train a degradation estimation model. A state of charge (SOC) estimation agent receives and uses the trained degradation estimation model to generate a real-time estimate of the SOC of the storage battery for scheduling charge/discharge cycles for the BESS container.

Abstract: A method including collating data from a plurality of data sources into a first data repository; identifying, using a machine-learning model, class clusters and relationship clusters of the collated data in the first data repository; generating a domain-specific semantic model as a graph-structured data model based on the identified class clusters and relationship clusters; generating a data object model using the domain-specific semantic model and the collated data in the first data repository; creating a first domain-specific knowledge graph by associating the data object model with the domain-specific semantic model; creating a cross-domain analytics knowledge graph for deriving insights involving cross-domain analytics by merging the first domain-specific knowledge graph with a second domain-specific knowledge graph created from a second data repository; and deriving insights corresponding to performance of one or more of an asset or a process in a facility based on utilization of the cross-domain analyti

Abstract: A building controller is configured to control one or more building system components of a building control system. In one example, the building controller includes a housing and one or more wiring terminals that are accessible from outside of the housing. A controller is housed by the housing and is operatively coupled to the one or more wiring terminals. The controller is configured to output one or more control commands on one or more of the wiring terminals. A managed network switch is housed by the housing and includes a plurality of network switch ports that are each accessible from outside of the housing and are each configured to be releasably secured to one or more network cables. The building controller is configured to receive user input for configuring one or more managed characteristics of the managed network switch.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for a self-testing fire sensing device are described herein. One device includes a fan, an optical scatter chamber configured to measure a quantity of particles therein, and a controller configured to compare the quantity to a baseline quantity and transmit a command to a fan responsive to the quantity being greater than the baseline quantity, wherein the fan is configured to activate for a particular period of time to remove particles from the optical scatter chamber responsive to receiving the command, wherein the optical scatter chamber is configured to measure the quantity of particles therein after the particular period of time, and wherein the controller is configured to compare the quantity of particles after the particular period of time to the baseline quantity and report a confirmed fire responsive to the quantity of particles after the particular period of time being greater than the baseline quantity.

Abstract: A flow device, method, and system are provided for determining the fluid particle composition. An example flow device includes a fluid sensor configured to monitor at least one particle characteristic of fluid flowing through the fluid sensor. The example flow device also includes at least one processor configured to, upon determining the at least one particle characteristic satisfies a particle criteria, generate a control signal for an external device. The example flow device also includes a fluid composition sensor configured to be powered based on the control signal and further configured to capture data relating to the fluid particle composition. The example flow device is also configured to generate one or more particle profiles of at least one component of the fluid based on the data captured by the fluid composition sensor.

Abstract: A method includes: receiving a plurality of measurable engine parameters captured using aerial vehicle sensors; reading an estimated parameter value from each of a plurality of thermodynamic surface maps, wherein the plurality of thermodynamic surface maps have a first dimension comprising a first thermodynamic engine parameter, a second dimension comprising a second thermodynamic engine parameter, and a third dimension comprising a third thermodynamic engine parameter whose value is related to the first thermodynamic engine parameter and the second thermodynamic engine parameter, wherein the estimated parameter values are read from the third thermodynamic engine parameter from each of a plurality of thermodynamic surface maps based on selected values for a first thermodynamic engine parameter and a second thermodynamic engine parameter; estimating an unmeasured temperature value based on the estimated parameter values read from the plurality of thermodynamic surface maps; and controlling the turbine engine b

Abstract: A differential actuator system for controlling a flight control surface is provided, which includes a first control lane subsystem, a second control lane subsystem, a differential subsystem and a differential lock subsystem. The differential subsystem includes a first gear set forming a first load path from the first control lane to the flight control surface, and a second gear set forming a second load path from the second control lane to the flight control surface. The differential lock subsystem operably couples to the first gear set and the second gear set and is switchable between a locked state to couple the first and second gear sets in a torque-summing mode for moving the flight control surface and an unlocked state to couple the first and second gear sets in a velocity-summing mode for moving the flight control surface. Control signals issued from a controller operate the differential actuator system.

Abstract: A rectifier and a flowmeter, the rectifier including a fairing, wherein a first rectifying section (1) positioned at the upstream, a reducing section (2) positioned at the midstream and a second rectifying section (3) positioned at the downstream, can be arranged in the fairing. The first rectifying section and the second rectifying section are respectively provided with a group of rectifying channels parallel to the flow direction of fluid, and a through-hole (21) can be formed in the reducing section. The rectifier can provide improved rectification effects.

Abstract: A communication device includes a battery, a communication module, a first charging circuit between the battery and the communication module, a fast charge signal, a second charging circuit between the battery and the communication module, and a control module configured to route power from the battery to the communication module via the second charging circuit in response to the fast charge signal being enabled and to route the power via the first charging circuit in response to the fast charge signal being disabled.

Abstract: A turbomachine includes a shroud and a hub spaced apart from the shroud to channel an airflow along a direction. The turbomachine includes a plurality of airfoils coupled between the shroud and the hub. At least one airfoil of the plurality of airfoils includes a leading edge spaced apart from a trailing edge in the direction of the airflow and a pressure side opposite a suction side. The at least one airfoil has a chord that is 0% chord at the leading edge and 100% chord at the trailing edge, and a span defined as 0% at the hub and 100% at the shroud. The turbomachine includes at least one local vortex generator array defined onto the hub between 0% chord to ?10% chord at 0% span so as to extend forward of the leading edge.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for management of an active flight plan during operation of an aircraft. The systems include a flight management system, a communications system configured to receive flight mission data from external sources, a display device, and a controller. The controller is configured to, by a processor: receive the flight mission data that includes recommended updates to the active flight plan, generate an inactive flight plan including the active flight plan modified based on the recommended updates, access the inactive flight plan to determine an impact of the recommended updates on the active flight plan, render a graphical image on the display device that presents a contextual preview of the recommended updates and the impact thereof, and in response to acceptance of the recommended updates, modify the active flight plan based on the recommended updates or replace the active flight plan with the inactive flight plan.

Abstract: Provided are adhesive compositions comprising a maleated (maleic anhydride modified) polypropylene wax that is combined with a thermoplastic binder polymer, as well as multilayer cap constructions that utilize said adhesive compositions to bond non-toxic polymer liners to the interior surfaces of metal caps. The adhesives have a relatively high melting point and can be used in consumable product packaging applications that are subjected to industry standard, high temperature sterilization procedures.

Abstract: Components and methods for forming a layer of chromia on a substrate thereof are provided. The methods include forming a mixture that includes at least one chromia promoter, applying the mixture to a surface of a substrate formed of a nickel-based alloy having between 1 wt. % and 30 wt. % chromium, and forming a layer of chromia (Cr2O3) on the surface of the substrate by performing a heat treatment on the surface with the mixture thereon, wherein during the heat treatment oxygen diffuses from the at least one chromia promotor and reacts with the chromium in the substrate to form the layer of chromia on the surface.

Abstract: A vehicle communication system including at least one receiver/transmitter, and communication unit and a router is provided. The at least one receiver/transmitter receives and transmits data communication messages to at least a remote first ground facility and a remote second ground facility. The communication unit is configured to automatically copy at least portions of select types of data communication messages that are at least one of received from and transmitted to the first ground facility. The router is configured to route the copy of the at least portions of the select types of data communication messages between the communication unit and one receiver/transmitter of the at one receiver/transmitter. The copy of the data communication messages transmitted to the second ground facility is provided so the second ground facility is aware of the data communication messages communicated between a vehicle that includes the vehicle communication system and the first ground facility.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process for producing trifluoroiodomethane, the process comprising providing a reactant stream comprising hydrogen iodide and at least one trifluoroacetyl halide selected from the group consisting of trifluoroacetyl chloride, trifluoroacetyl fluoride, trifluoroacetyl bromide, and combinations thereof, reacting the reactant stream in the presence of a first catalyst at a first reaction temperature from about 25° C. to about 400° C. to produce an intermediate product stream comprising trifluoroacetyl iodide, and reacting the intermediate product stream in the presence of a second catalyst at a second reaction temperature from about 200° C. to about 600° C. to produce a final product stream comprising the trifluoroiodomethane.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a stabilized evaporable getter for increased handleability is provided. In certain embodiments, a method includes preparing a first getter material, a second getter material, and a metal material. Additionally, the method includes mixing the first getter material, the second getter material, and the metal material into a mixed getter material. Further, the method includes placing the mixed getter material into a getter holder. Also, the heat-treating the getter holder at a temperature below an activation temperature for an exothermic reaction of the mixed getter material but above a melting temperature of the metal material.

Abstract: A metering valve includes a valve body, a valve element, a rotary servo, and a stepper motor. The valve body has a valve chamber, a fluid inlet port, a fluid outlet port, a metering valve control pressure inlet port, a servo control pressure inlet port, and a servo control pressure outlet port. The valve element is movably disposed within the valve chamber and defines therein at least a control pressure chamber and a return pressure chamber. The valve element is responsive to fluid pressure in the control pressure chamber to move between a closed position and a plurality of open positions. The rotary servo is rotatable about a rotational axis to a plurality of servo positions to thereby vary fluid pressure in the control pressure chamber. The stepper motor is responsive to commands to rotate the rotary servo to a commanded servo position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments for a device-specific productivity enhancements. An embodiment operates by determining a plurality of actions, corresponding to key performance indicators, associated with a user account. A user interface displaying the actions is provided to a mobile device. A first subset of the plurality of actions actionable from the mobile device and a second subset of the plurality of actions actionable from the another device associated with the user account are identified. The first subset of actions is provided to the user interface on the mobile device. An indication that the action was performed is received via the user interface, and a key performance indicator corresponding to the indicated action is identified. A value of the identified key performance indicator and updated and provided to the user interface on the mobile device.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a device for detecting fluid particle characteristics comprising: a collection fluid dispense assembly configured to selectively dispense a volume of collection fluid onto an absorbent media disposed within an internal sensor portion of a fluid composition sensor, producing a collection media based on interaction between the volume of collection fluid and the absorbent media; and a controller configured to determine, based on a particle image captured by an imaging device, a particle characteristic associated with a particle captured at the collection media.