Advances in Information Technologies, Telecommunication, and Radioelectronics (eBook)

Preface 6
Contents 9
Image Processing and Computer Vision 11
1 Hypercomplex Algebras as Unified Language for Image Processing and Pattern Recognition Part 1. Cliffordean Models of Multichannel Images 12
1.1 Introduction 12
1.2 Clifford Algebras and Cayley-Klein Geometries of Visual Spaces 13
1.3 Cliffordean Models of Multi-channel Images 18
1.4 Clifford-Valued Invariants 25
1.5 Conclusion 27
References 28
2 Influence of Reflections from the Clouds and Artificial Structures on Fire Detection from Space 29
2.1 Introduction 29
2.2 Cloud Impact on MOD14 Algorithm Performance 30
2.3 Cloud Cover Impact on the Adaptive Algorithm Performance 33
2.4 Artificial Structures Interference Impact on the Algorithm Performance 34
2.5 Conclusion 34
References 35
3 Reconfigurable Systolic 2D-Arrays of Bit-Level Processor Elements for High Speed Data Processing in Embedded Computer Systems 36
3.1 Introduction 36
3.2 Reconfigurable Processor Arrays as Base for FOP 38
3.3 RPA MiniTera-2 40
3.4 Realization of RTS Algorithms by Means of RPA MiniTera-2 43
3.4.1 Image Processing 43
3.4.2 Multiplication of Very Long Numbers 46
3.4.3 Sorting of Large Massive 46
3.5 Conclusion 46
References 47
4 Image Fusion Based on Wavelet Transformation 48
4.1 Introduction 48
4.2 Image Fusion Based on Wavelet Transformation 49
4.3 The Modified Image Fusion Algorithm 51
4.4 Conclusions 55
References 55
5 Many-Factor MIMO-Filters 57
5.1 Introduction 57
5.2 The First Modification of Bilateral Filters 59
5.3 The Second Modification: Four-Factor MIMO-Filters 60
5.4 Simulation Experiment 62
5.5 Conclusions and Future Work 62
References 69
6 Examination of the Clarification Effect Under Colorimetric Object Illumination 70
6.1 Introduction 70
6.2 Causes of the Clarification Effect 71
6.3 Description of the Experiment 73
6.4 Results 74
6.5 Conclusions 75
References 75
Signal Processing and Navigation 77
7 Peculiarities of Application of Multifractal Analysis to Simultaneously Recorded Biomedical Signals 78
7.1 Introduction 78
7.2 Methods 79
7.3 Results and Discussion 81
7.4 Conclusions 84
References 86
8 Methods of Autonomous Indoor 3D Navigation 88
8.1 Introduction 88
8.2 Statement of the Problem 89
8.3 Methods for Solving the Problem 89
8.4 Conclusions 93
References 95
Simulation 96
9 Investigation of Money Turnover in the Computer Agent-Based Model 97
9.1 Introduction 97
9.2 Communication Model Specification 99
9.3 Modeling Toolkit Choice 100
9.4 Simulation Results 103
9.5 Conclusions 105
References 106
10 Application of the Process Parameters Analysis Tree for the Melting Process Stability Control 108
10.1 Introduction 108
10.2 Problem Statement 109
10.3 Application of the Process Parameters Analysis Tree 110
10.4 Conclusions 114
References 115
11 Artificial Neural Networks as an Interpolation Method for Estimation of Chemical Element Contents in the Soil 116
11.1 Introduction 116
11.2 Materials and Methods 117
11.3 Results and Discussion 118
11.4 Conclusions 122
References 122
12 Five-Module Concept of Modernization of Urban Passenger Transport Management 124
12.1 Introduction 124
12.2 Pre-processing Module 124
12.3 Mathematical Model of the Transport Network, the Algorithm and Software Implementation for Finding the Optimal Route 125
12.4 Identification of the Correspondence Matrix of a Urban Passenger Traffic on the Basis of the Navigation System 127
12.5 Movement of Passenger Traffic Taking into Account the Current Schedule of the UPT 127
12.6 Mobile Web-Application “Informator” for Finding the Best Way for a Public Transport Passenger, Taking into Account the Current Traffic Schedule 129
12.7 Conclusions 130
References 131
Antennas and Microwaves 132
13 Green’s Functions for Multilayer Cylindrical Structures and Their Application to Radiation, Propagation and Scattering Problems 133
13.1 Introduction 133
13.2 Spectral Domain Full-Wave Approach for Multilayer Cylindrical Structures 134
13.3 Calculation of Longitudinal Spectral Components of Electrical and Magnetic Field 143
13.4 Conclusion 146
References 147
14 Compact Topologies of Microstrip Ring Coupler 148
14.1 Introduction 148
14.2 Coupler Design 149
14.3 Conclusion 154
References 155
15 Analysis of Spherical and Geodesic Antenna Radomes by Green’s Function Method 156
15.1 Introduction 156
15.2 Sandwich-Type Structure Analysis as a Radiation Problem Solving 157
15.3 Circular Polarized Wave Analysis for Sandwich-Type Radomes 161
15.4 Large Antenna Radome with Reflector Antennas and Antenna Arrays 162
15.5 Conclusion 166
References 166
16 Comparative Analysis of TE01 Mode Excitation Methods in Circular Waveguides 168
16.1 Introduction 168
16.2 Comparative Analysis of Excitation Methods 169
16.3 Conclusions 175
References 175
17 Features of Antenna-Applicator for Functional Studies of the Human Brain 177
17.1 Introduction 177
17.2 Analysis of Possible Ways to Implement the AA for Contact Microwave Radiometry 179
17.3 Results 181
17.3.1 Modelling the AA 181
17.3.2 Laboratory Results 184
17.4 Discussion and Conclusions 184
References 187
18 Multifractal Nature of the Brain Microwave Radiation Signals 188
18.1 Introduction 188
18.2 Methodology 189
18.3 Results and Discussion 191
18.4 Conclusions 194
References 195