In order to realize the elevation angle estimation for low-altitude targets at a low computational cost, a generalized multiple signal classification (GMUSIC) algorithm based on unitary transform is proposed, i.e., the DU-GMUSIC algorithm. Firstly, the covariance matrix of received data is used to c...

We report a novel self-powered nanocomposite sensor composed of K_0.5Na_0.5NbO₃ (KNN) nanoparticles (NPs) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MW-CNTs). The KNN NPs and MW-CNTs are dispersed in polydimethylsioxane by mechanical agitation to produce a piezoelectric nanocom...

The growing interest in energy-efficient buildings is driving changes in investment, design, and occupant behavior. To better focus cost and resource conservation efforts, electricity consumption feedback can be used to provide motivation, guidance, and verification. Disaggregating by end-use helps ...

Dramatically increasing amounts of digital data are placing huge requirements on storage systems. IP-networked storage systems, such as the network file system (NFS)-based network-attached storage (NAS) systems and the iSCSI-storage area network (SAN) systems, have become increasingly common in toda...

The mechanical system with backlash is distinguished between a "backlash mode" and a "contact mode". The inherent switching between the two operating modes makes the system a prime example of hybrid system. For eliminating the bad effect of backlash, a piecewise affine (P...