Abstract: Generally described, systems and methods are provided for detecting locations of failures of network paths. The system collects information from a plurality of nodes and links in a network, aggregates the collected performance information across paths in the network, processes the aggregated performance information for detecting failures on the paths, and determines at least one location for network failures. In some aspects, processing the aggregated information may include determining the performance information on each of the nodes and links in the network. The performance information on each of the nodes and links may be determined by application of a stochastic gradient descent (SGD) technique.

Abstract: The gauge has a first template-like cavity and a first straight edge bordering the first cavity. The first template-like cavity is adapted to enclose an end of an oar blade, and the straight edge is usable for steadying a pitch meter against the oar blade for measuring a pitch angle on the oar blade. In another aspect of the invention the gauge has first and second template-like symmetrical cavities separated from each other by a pendulum member that is movable from side to side to selectively define a template-like trapezoidal shape inside either cavities for selectively gauging a competition-type oar blade on a starboard or on a port side of a racing shell.