Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method for detecting a centroid of a complementary single pixel. The system includes a lens group, a single-pixel detector assembly, a Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) and an acquisition and processing unit. The acquisition and processing unit generates two-dimensional modulation matrices A and B which are loaded into the DMD; the lens group processes light reflected or transmitted from a target object, such that an image of the target object is imaged on the DMD; and the acquisition and processing unit is connected with data output ends of two single-pixel detectors in respective, to calculate the centroid of the target object. The DMD modulates an image signal of the target object according to modulation information A and B; the single-pixel detector assembly includes a first single-pixel detector and a second single-pixel detector.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method for detecting a centroid of a complementary single pixel. The system includes a lens group, a single-pixel detector assembly, a Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) and an acquisition and processing unit. The acquisition and processing unit generates two-dimensional modulation matrices A and B which are loaded into the DMD; the lens group processes light reflected or transmitted from a target object, such that an image of the target object is imaged on the DMD; and the acquisition and processing unit is connected with data output ends of two single-pixel detectors in respective, to calculate the centroid of the target object. The DMID modulates an image signal of the target object according to modulation information A and B; the single-pixel detector assembly includes a first single-pixel detector and a second single-pixel detector.

Abstract: A centroid detection method based on a single-pixel detector, including: S1: establishing a photoelectric detection and acquisition system, and generating three two-dimensional (2D) array matrices A, B and C; S2: generating, by letting element value of each column in the matrix A be the corresponding serial number of the column, element value of each row in the matrix B be the corresponding serial number of the row, and element value of the matrix C be 1, 2D modulation information having distribution of the matrices A, B and C; S3: modulating illumination light according to the mode of the 2D modulation information and projecting the illumination light to a target object or modulating, according to the mode of the 2D modulation information, an image formed by the target object; and S4: acquiring intensity value of target reflected light to obtain position parameter of the target centroid.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining damage to an aircraft, the computer-implemented method comprising: (i) receiving first data from a first sensor, the first data comprising values for a first parameter of an aircraft; (ii) determining whether damage has occurred to the aircraft using the values of the first data; (iii) receiving second data from a second sensor, the second data comprising values for a second parameter of the aircraft; (iv) determining whether damage has occurred to the aircraft using the values of the second data; and (v) controlling output of a signal comprising data indicating the occurrence of damage to the aircraft using an occurrence of damage determined at step (ii) and/or an occurrence of damage determined at step (iv).

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for indicating damage to an aircraft, the computer-implemented method comprising: receiving data indicating an occurrence of damage to an aircraft and severity of the damage; determining information to present to an operator of the aircraft using the received data, the information being dependent on the severity of the damage; and controlling an output device to provide the determined information indicating the occurrence of damage to an operator of the aircraft.

Abstract: A noise reduction shed formed by two or four L-Shape foldable panels, with full walls on the left, right and back side and with no wall or partial wall on the front side. Each L-Shape foldable panels includes two basic panels, a group of folding brackets, latches and folding handles and can be folded for storage and unfolded for forming the shed. Each L-Shape foldable panels include two basic panels and each basic panel consist of multiple layers of sound absorbing, sound isolation, sound damping materials and a cover to maximize the noise reduction purpose. The noise reduction shed is used to house the generators or other high noise equipment inside to reduce the noise to the outside.

Abstract: A system and a method for determining a high oil consumption in a gas turbine engine of an aircraft are provided. The method includes determining one or more engine and aircraft conditions. The one or more engine and aircraft conditions includes at least one of an oil quantity, an oil temperature, an oil pressure, an engine speed, an aircraft altitude, and an aircraft attitude. The method further includes determining a trend in oil conditions based on at least the one or more engine and aircraft conditions. The trend in oil conditions provides at least one of a rate of consumption of oil or a time duration of remaining oil. The method further includes determining the high oil consumption based on a comparison of the trend in oil conditions with a threshold or a comparison model.

Abstract: A scissor boom system including a scissor boom assembly having a telescopic boom section including a base-boom, a middle-boom, and a top-boom, a scissor links assembly, a chassis, and a power hoist. The chassis supports the power hoist, the power moves the telescopic boom section and the scissor links assembly between raised and lowered conditions when manipulated. The scissor boom assembly provides a stable work platform for workers. The telescopic boom section provides for horizontal-movement of a work platform, and the scissor links assembly is thus able to provide vertical-movement of the work platform, as desired.

Abstract: A scissor boom system including a scissor boom assembly having a telescopic boom section including a base-boom, a middle-boom, and a top-boom, a scissor links assembly, a chassis, and a power hoist. The chassis supports the power hoist, the power moves the telescopic boom section and the scissor links assembly between raised and lowered conditions when manipulated. The scissor boom assembly provides a stable work platform for workers. The telescopic boom section provides for horizontal-movement of a work platform, and the scissor links assembly is thus able to provide vertical-movement of the work platform, as desired.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a steering system that allows the user to switch between a first steering mode and a second steering mode by a purely mechanical means. This includes, but is not limited to, switching from an all-wheel steering mode to a crab travel mode. The four wheel steering system includes a chassis, a front wheel steering system, a rear wheel steering system, and a steering control link that connects the front wheel steering system and the rear wheel steering system. The four wheel steering system also includes a steering interchange that mechanically switches the steer of the attached vehicle from one mode to a second mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a steering system that allows the user to switch between a first steering mode and a second steering mode by a purely mechanical means. This includes, but is not limited to, switching from an all-wheel steering mode to a crab steering mode. The four wheel steering interchange system includes a chassis, a front wheel steering system, a rear wheel steering system, and a steering control link that connects the front wheel steering system and the rear wheel steering system. The four wheel steering interchange system also includes a steering interchange that mechanically switches the steer of the attached vehicle from one mode to a second mode.

Abstract: A method for managing machine operation comprising sensing a plurality of operational variables for a machine during use thereof so as to generate operational data for said variables. The operational data is processed so as to determine features within the operational data which are indicative of a divergence from a desired operational state of the machine. Confidence values associated with said features are determined and used to assess whether the plurality of features and associated confidence values are indicative of a predetermined diagnosis for said machine. A confidence value for said diagnosis is determined based upon the associated feature confidence values and used to generate a signal indicative of an operational state of the machine. The invention may be used for engine health monitoring applications and may be used for determining necessary servicing or repair work for the engine.

Abstract: A method for estimating a frequency of a harmonic in an AC current passing to/from an AC machine. The method includes observing an AC current passing to/from an AC machine that includes a stator and a rotor; measuring phase fluctuations in the observed AC current; and using the measured phase fluctuations to estimate a frequency of a harmonic in the AC current. The method includes using the estimated frequency of the harmonic in the observed AC current to estimate a speed of the rotor of the AC machine. The method may be implemented by a controller, which may include a PC and/or a DSP.

Abstract: A method for managing machine operation comprising sensing a plurality of operational variables for a machine during use thereof so as to generate operational data for said variables. The operational data is processed so as to determine features within the operational data which are indicative of a divergence from a desired operational state of the machine. Confidence values associated with said features are determined and used to assess whether the plurality of features and associated confidence values are indicative of a predetermined diagnosis for said machine. A confidence value for said diagnosis is determined based upon the associated feature confidence values and used to generate a signal indicative of an operational state of the machine. The invention may be used for engine health monitoring applications and may be used for determining necessary servicing or repair work for the engine.

Abstract: Work support arrangements 1 are provided in order to support work pieces 20 when it is necessary to machine those work pieces 20. The work pieces 20 may simply passively rest upon contact ends 6, 16 or be in compressive engagement to retain position but in either event it is advantageous to determine contact force. By providing a contact pad element 15 which directly provides contact force at an interface between contact end 6, 16 and the work piece 20 without taking any load force itself robust determination of contact force is achieved. Generally, the contact pad element 15 is suspended upon a guide 13 extending from a mounting such as an actuator seat 11.