Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method of operating a power plant, comprising: obtaining an energy production forecast for a forecast period; generating a plurality of simulation results associated with simulated operation of the power plant for the forecast period, wherein the plurality of simulation results are generated by simulating operation of the power plant using a plurality of control algorithms; assigning a score to each of the plurality of control algorithms based on the generated plurality of simulation results; selecting a control algorithm from the plurality of control algorithms for the forecast period based on the assigned score for the control algorithm; and operating the power plant in accordance with the control algorithm for a duration of the forecast period.

Abstract: A measurement system for use in optical metrology, the measurement system which includes a control system configured and operable to carry out the following: (i) receive raw measured data generated by a measurement unit that is configured and operable for performing normal-incidence spectral interferometric measurements on a sample and generating the raw measured data indicative of spectral interferometric signals measured on the sample for a number of different optical path differences (OPDs) between sample and reference arms using infrared wavelengths; (ii) extract, from the raw measured data, a portion of spectral interferometric signals describing variation of signal intensity with a change of an optical path difference OPD during interferometric measurements, said portion of the spectral interferometric signals being independent of interferometric signals returned from a bottom portion of the sample in response to said illuminating electromagnetic field; and (iii) directly determine, from the extracted p

Abstract: Controlling semiconductor device manufacture by acquiring training scatterometric signatures collected at training locations on training semiconductor wafers and corresponding to locations within a predefined design of a training semiconductor device, the training signatures collected after predefined processing steps during manufacture of the device on the training wafers, acquiring manufacturing outcome data associated with the training locations, training a prediction model using the training signatures and the manufacturing outcome data, and applying the prediction model to a candidate scatterometric signature to predict a manufacturing outcome, the candidate signature collected at a candidate location on a candidate semiconductor wafer, the candidate location corresponding to a location within the same predefined design of a candidate semiconductor device, the candidate signature collected after any of the processing steps during manufacture of the candidate device on the candidate wafer.

Abstract: A computer system and a computer-implemented method reduce adverse health events for at-risk resident patients. The method collects a resident's objective health data using the resident's health history and current evaluation of the resident's cognitive abilities, functional abilities, and comorbidities. The method analyzes the collected objective health data to determine if a resident requires assistance and assigns the resident either: (a) independent living to a resident with normal cognitive function and no functional disabilities, (b) assisted living to a resident unable to carry out activities of daily living, and (c) memory care living to a resident with a dementia diagnosis. If either (b) or (c) is assigned, the method provides at least one of wearable sensors on the resident and sensors within the living environment of the resident, which such sensors provide sensor data that is analyzed to determine if the resident requires assistance.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for flexible renewable energy power generation. The present disclosure also provides systems and methods for firming power generation from multiple renewable energy sources.

Abstract: A system and methods for OCD metrology are provided including receiving training data for training an OCD machine learning (ML) model, including multiple pairs of corresponding sets of scatterometric data and reference parameters. For each of the pairs, one or more corresponding outlier metrics are by calculated and corresponding outlier thresholds are applied whether a given pair is an outlier pair. The OCD MIL model is then trained with the training data less the outlier pairs.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to ethylene interpolymer compositions, films prepared therefrom and a nonlinear rheology method capable of determining presence of long-chain branched structures in these ethylene interpolymer compositions. Ethylene interpolymer compositions disclosed herein specifically relates to ethylene interpolymer products having: a dimensionless nonlinear rheology network parameter, ?int., greater than or equal to 0.01, satisfying 0.01×(Z?48)0.78??int?0.01×(Z?60)0.78 inequality wherein Z is a normalized molecular weight defined by (I) where Mw and Me are the weight average and entanglement molecular weights; and a residual catalytic metal of from ?0.03 to ?5 ppm of hafnium. The disclosed ethylene interpolymer products have a melt index from about 0.3 to about 500 dg/minute, a density from about 0.855 to about 0.975 g/cc, a polydispersity, Mw/Mn, from about 1.7 to about 25 and a Composition Distribution Breadth Index (CDBI50) from about 1% to about 98%.

Abstract: A shrimp processing method and system, the system comprising a plurality of clamps, wherein each clamp is configured to hold a shrimp proximate a tail of the shrimp, a plurality of processing stations comprising at least one data collection station capable of collecting data regarding a shrimp held in a clamp and at least one functional station capable of changing the shrimp held in a clamp, a conveying system connecting the plurality of processing stations, the conveying system configured to move the plurality of clamps between the processing stations, and a controller operably connected to the conveying system and the processing stations, the controller configured to operate the conveying system and to selectively activate each processing station.

Abstract: A set of residual elements useable to reconstruct a rendition of a first time sample of a signal is obtained. A set of spatio-temporal correlation elements associated with the first time sample is generated. The set of spatio-temporal correlation elements is indicative of an extent of spatial correlation between a plurality of residual elements and an extent of temporal correlation between first reference data based on the rendition and second reference data based on a rendition of a second time sample of the signal. The set of spatio-temporal correlation elements is used to generate output data.

Abstract: A polymer processing aid (PPA) reduces melt defects in extruded polyolefins in the absence of fluoropolymers. The polymer processing aid comprises a block copolymer having polyamide blocks and polyether blocks and reduces melt defects well in a thermoplastic polyolefin such as a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE).

Abstract: A system includes a renewable energy source (RES) that provides electrical energy and a first energy storage system (ESS) coupled to and configured to receive electrical energy from the RES, wherein the first ESS is configured to direct electrical energy to a source-sensitive destination. The system further includes a second ESS coupled to and configured to receive electrical energy from the RES and coupled to and configured to receive electrical energy from a non-renewable energy source to receive electrical energy, wherein the second ESS is configured to direct electrical energy to a non-source-sensitive destination.

Abstract: A method, a system, and a non-transitory computer readable medium for Raman spectroscopy.

Abstract: An apparatus for screening, treatment, monitoring and/or assessment of visual impairments, comprising electronic means for simultaneously applying two separate and unrelated processing methods to images presented to a patient's eyes: a first processing method being applied to an non-amblyopic eye (the eye with the better vision), and a second processing method being applied to an amblyopic eye (the weaker eye, or the impaired eye). A method for screening, treatment, monitoring and/or assessment of visual impairments, comprising: a. defining a starting point, wherein differences between a patient's eyes are completely, or as closely as practically possible, corrected, to enable two identical or similar images to be transferred to the brain from the patient's eyes; b. defining an ending point, wherein there is no correction applied to any of the patient's eyes; c.

Abstract: Ethylene copolymer compositions having a density of from 0.860 to 0.910 g/cm3 exhibit rapid crystallization behavior. The ethylene copolymer compositions comprise a first ethylene copolymer, a second ethylene copolymer and a third ethylene copolymer, where the number average molecular weight of the first ethylene copolymer is greater than the number average molecular weight of the second ethylene copolymer and the third ethylene copolymer. The ethylene copolymer compositions are useful in the formation of monolayer and multilayer films.

Abstract: Examples described herein relate to decoding and encoding signals. Certain examples described herein encapsulate custom data that is not signal data within a stream of encoded signal data. The custom data may comprise a wide variety of metadata that annotates the signal data, or provides additional information relating to the signal data. Certain examples described herein encapsulate custom data within a set of transformed coefficient values that represent data derived from a transform operation that forms part of the signal encoding. The encapsulation is may be performed by applying a bit shift operation to coefficient bits representing the set of transformed coefficient values.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyethylene film structure comprises at least three layers, including a core layer, wherein the core layer comprises: i) from 50 to 99.5 weight percent of a first polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer having a density of greater than 0.940 g/cm3: and ii) from 0.5 to 50 weight percent of a second polyethylene which is a polyethylene homopolymer composition having a density of at least 0.950 g/cm3: wherein the polyethylene homopolymer composition further comprises a nucleating agent or a mixture of nucleating agents. The biaxially oriented film has very good optical properties.

Abstract: The invention encompasses a non-naturally occurring clade C human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) 1086.C envelope (ENV) SOSIP trimer protein. This trimer protein contains broadly neutralizing epitopes and epitopes that induce anti-V1/V2 antibodies and thus is an immunogen for creation of HIV-1 vaccines. The invention also includes prophylactic or therapeutic vaccine compositions/kits and methods for using the trimer protein as a component of a vaccine against HIV-1 infection.

Abstract: A new and distinct Kniphofia plant characterized by its habit of forming multiple crowns fast and each crown produces inflorescences in the first season, inflorescences of bicolored coral-orange and yellow flowers on short stems, a very long bloom time with repeat blooming, a short habit, excellent vigor, and narrow, grassy, and short leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct Polemonium plant having a short habit and large, blue flowers with a pale cream eye.