Advances in Science and Technology. Research Journal
This article presents discussion about flight simulators starting from training simulators, applied in military and civil training tasks, up to the domestic simulators. Article describes history of development of flight simulation equipment. At the end of this paper new unit of Silesian University of Technology – Virtual Flight Laboratory – is presented.
The paper presents preliminary results of experimental research on the variable geometry of a ducted propeller. The purpose of this work is explore the area of application of the ducted propellers of variable geometry. The paper contains the description of a test station and a model, initial tests’ results of some selected geometries intakes and exit vents in comparison with an open propeller.
The article presents the type and use of intelligent materials in aviation and medicine. Their basic features and properties have been discussed. Moreover, the authors quote examples of different uses of intelligent materials, both the existing ones and those in design and development stages. Their use is claimed to be increasing the efficiency and reliability of processes and equipment as well as...
The design of sheet metal parts, pressed, used in the automotive industry is very complicated. Many factors influence the final shape of the part. Contemporary designer does not need to have the knowledge needed to understand the essence of its all requirements that are placed on parts of the body. It is only important that they are aware of their existence and know who in the company can help them...
The paper presents the results of a numerical aerodynamic analysis whose purpose was to determine the influence of the rate of descent on the vortex ring state (VRS). This phenomenon occurs for an appropriate combination of induced velocity and the velocity of the incoming airstream from the bottom. The rates of change of velocities delimit dangerous areas of flight. The simulations were performed...
Minirhizotron, a non-destructive technique is based on the application of transparent tubes, located in plant’s root zone. This method has been known since the beginning of 20th century and is used for plant root’s observations, especially in forest trees (Scots pine, Norway spruce, silver fir, birch), steppe grasses, vegetables and cereals. Minirhizotron technique is also applicable to pomological...
In this paper we consider the problem of modeling curves in R n via interpolation with out apriori specified interpolation knots. We discuss two approaches to estimate missing knots{ti}mi=0 for non-parametric data(i.e.collection of points {qi}mi=0, where qiRn). The first approach (uniforme valuation) is based on blind guess in which knots {ˆti}mi=0 are chosen uniformly. The second approach (cumulative...
Parameters of heating are understood as the conditions in which heating process is conducted to obtain the required steel properties. During the heating process, on the surface of heated elements, layer of scale is formed as a by-product,. The selection of appropriate heating parameters allows for achieving the required layer of scale, and thus the predictability of the process effects . The article...
The combustion temperature is one of parameters influencing the efficiency of combustion process. The analytical, model and design calculations of processes related to fuel combustion and heat exchange intensity require the combustion temperature to be correctly determined. These are, however, complex, and, as a consequence, burdensome and time-consuming requirements. Developing an appropriate software...
Model samples of carrageenan gels based on water, milk and juice were air-blast frozen and frozen by immersion in glycol and in liquid nitrogen. The gel freezing rate was determined on the basis of the kinetics of freezing. Carrageenan gel samples were characterized by evaluation of its thawing drip loss and hardness determined with compression and penetration tests. Freezing in liquid nitrogen ensured...
Neural networks’ synchronization by mutual learning discovered and described by Kanter et al. [12] can be used to construct relatively secure cryptographic key exchange protocol in the open channel. This phenomenon based on simple mathematical operations, can be performed fast on a computer. The latter makes it competitive to the currently used cryptographic algorithms. An additional advantage is...
The aim of the presented case study analysis was to present the possibilities of using the SenseWear PRO3 Armband mobile monitor in the assessment of physical activities. During the measurement, the SenseWear PRO3 Armband recorded the following parameters: total energy expenditure [kcal], average METs (for the whole analyzed period) [-], number of steps [-], active energy expenditure [kcal], lying...
In a study of cellular injection, molding process uses polyvinylchloride PVC. Polymers modified with introducing blowing agents into them in the Laboratory of the Department of Technologies and Materiase of Technical University of Kosice. For technological reasons, blowing agents have a form of granules. In the experiment, the content of the blowing agent (0–2,0% by mass) fed into the processed polymer...
Recognition of visual patterns is one of significant applications of Artificial Neural Networks, which partially emulate human thinking in the domain of artificial intelligence. In the paper, a simplified neural approach to recognition of visual patterns is portrayed and discussed. This paper is dedicated for investigators in visual patterns recognition, Artificial Neural Networking and related disciplines...
This paper presents the results of a study undertaken to investigate the passive force and cutting torque during the milling of carbon fiber reinforced plastics saturated with epoxy resin and two aluminum alloys: AlSi21CuNi (AK 20) and 7075 (PA 9). The milling process was conducted using end mills with diamond inserts. The machining parameters were changed equally for each material as a result of...
Developing energy-saving solutions in vehicle construction and operation has become a priority in the automotive sector. For this reason, zero-emission and low-noise trolleybuses have started to play a significant role in urban public transportation. The paper discusses the methodology and results of energy consumption analysis for trolleybus travel on a determined route. For a given section of the...
Hollow balls are used in the production of various machines and devices. The technology for producing hollow balls by metal forming technologies poses numerous difficulties connected with the forming of a hollow billet. The billet, which is usually in the form of a rod, is subject to such processes as forging, helical rolling or cross-wedge rolling. The paper discusses a new method and conditions...
The paper presents information on manufacturing processes of plastic components. Basic subtractive and additive methods are described. There were also manufactured elements of fan housing by using this two types of methods. Then, the elements were measured using a touch probe. The obtained results were analyzed, on which a comparison of components’ geometric accuracy was performed.
Components of meat texture are especially important features for consumers. The systems with guaranteed repeatable quality must be associated with online, reliable and quick measurements of chosen, critical for consumers, quality features. In case of the texture features, the most important is tenderness. In laboratory conditions it is measured using shear test. However, it is a time-consuming and...
This paper presents the rotational molding process. The general principles of this polymer processing technology have been described. The main applications have been introduced and leading advantages and typical disadvantages of rotational molding process have been discussed. Based on the conducted experimental tests, the influ¬ence of changing one selected technological parameter, which characterized...