Acceleration Vector Research Articles

Modified TRIAD Method for Solving the Problem of a Moving Object Orientation

Currently, it is relevant to create moving objects orientation systems based on the integration of various types of primary information sensors. One way to solve the orientation problem is to use the TRIAD (Tri-Axial Orientation Determination) method which allows determining the matrix of direction cosines between two coordinates. The traditional TRIAD force method is based on the use of two reference vectors – of gravitational and geomagnetic fields, measured by accelerometers and magnetometers, respectively. The disadvantage of this method is – appearance of additional deviations during the accelerated movement of the object and influence of primary information sensors’ random errors. Modified TRIAD method which is based on measurements of three triads of sensors: magnetometers, accelerometers and gyroscopes was proposed in the article. Estimates of acceleration vectors of gravitational and geomagnetic fields were calculated taking into account gyroscope measurements. Then these estimates were combined with the accelerometers’ and magnetometers’ data. The complex gravitational and geomagnetic fields’ accelerations were used to form the direction cosine matrix by the TRIAD method. The suggested modified method can be used to implement free-form moving objects’ orientation systems, since it is 6–8 times more accurate compared to the classic TRIAD method. Attenuation of random sensor errors and disturbances due to object acceleration can be adjusted by use of weigh factors.

Potential of accelerometer tags for monitoring of Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) reproductive behaviour

ABSTRACT 1. Monitoring behavioural dynamics in complex animal environments, such as poultry breeding facilities, poses a challenge. Utilising technological approaches, such as accelerometers, offers a solution to assess long-term changes in reproductive activity at an individual bird level. Specifically, these sensors measure acceleration associated with the position and movements of the body over time. However, it is important to assess the most suitable method for attaching accelerometer tags to ensure they do not negatively impact behaviour and yield high-quality data. 2. The potential of tri-axial accelerometer tags for assessing reproductive behaviour in Japanese quail was evaluated. Two attachment methods – a backpack (plastic platform with elastic bands near wing bases) and a patch (accelerometer on fabric glued to the synsacrum region) – were compared. Controls were handled similarly but without tags. Eighteen pairs of females were housed in pens and assessed immediately and 24 h after handling. After a week of habituation, a male from the same treatment group was introduced into each pen on d 8. The reproductive behaviour of the males was recorded using accelerometers and video recordings. 3. The results showed that birds with patches were able to remove their conspecific’s accelerometer and displayed an increased initial immobility response compared to the control and backpack groups. The presence of accelerometer tags did not impact male/female reproductive interactions nor fear responses to a novel object. From accelerometer recordings, male reproductive behaviour was easily identified as high amplitude fluctuations in the three axial components of the acceleration vectors, which was reflected as large values of dynamic body acceleration (VeDBA). 4. In conclusion, the use of backpacks with accelerometers is a useful strategy to address highly relevant and difficult to tackle behavioural topics such as the temporal dynamic of male reproductive behaviour within breeding groups.

Static and dynamic aspects of the principle of virtual work

AbstractThe paper presents a detailed analysis of the principle of virtual work in its statics and dynamics aspects. Special attention is paid to not exact formulation and interpretation of mechanical system motion equations based upon this principle, what is presented quite often in text books. The general form of the principle of virtual work and variational formulations of the problems in statics are presented and analyzed. Additionally, the dynamic implications of the principle of virtual work and dynamics problem formulation of a system subjected to scleronomic constraints are detailed. The basis for the formulation is the dynamic implication of the principle of virtual work that specifies the relation between the constraint reactions and the body accelerations. This relation takes the form of the variation inequality. As the result, the Gauss principle which determines the body acceleration vector is presented. Furthermore, a description of impact formulation, based upon the Carnot model, caused by the constraints is provided. The theoretical development is illustrated with examples of applications of the principle of virtual work.

Influence of the Deformation of the Thread Section in the Direct Contact Zone on the Value of Acceleration of the Central Axis Points

Determined projections of the acceleration vector in relation to the arc length coordinate of the thread axis through components that define the degree of thread compression in the contact zone. Solving the challenges faced by the textile and light industries in increasing the production of fabrics and knitted goods based on improving the productivity of existing equipment and employing modern technologies, grounded in the latest scientific achievements, has significant economic and technical importance. The number of breakages can be significantly reduced by using high-quality raw materials and optimizing the conditions of thread processing on technological equipment, where interaction with guiding and working elements of large and small curvature occurs. Theoretical foundations for the accelerations of points on the thread axis, considering compression during its movement along a guide of large curvature, have been developed.

Quantum Accelerometry Based on a Geometric Phase

A conceptual model of a promising quantum accelerometer based on a two-mode atomic Bose–Einstein condensate has been proposed. Acceleration generates a specific difference in geometric phases between the condensate modes, which shifts the interference pattern of matter waves. The modes have ring configurations, in the plane of which the measured acceleration vector lies. The homogeneity of the potentials of the ring configurations is interrupted by additional localized potentials generated by defects. Under the variation of the parameters of appropriately located defects with a certain structure, the wavefunctions of the condensate modes acquire geometric phases that differ in the presence of acceleration. Calculations performed for ring configurations of the condensate of 87Rb atoms with a radius of 0.25 mm has showed that the proposed scheme can detect a microgravity of ~10–6–10–7g.

Dependence of horizontal PGA prediction on site conditions at critically short hypocentral distances: an analysis based on Japanese strong motion data

A fundamental element in seismic hazard assessment studies is the prediction of maximum values of ground accelerations. This is achieved through an attenuation relationship, also known as the ground motion prediction equation (GMPE). Seismic design of structures generally assumes the occurrence of a large earthquake on a nearby fault. The predictions from the GMPE are linked to the magnitude, distance, and local site conditions. Critical near‑fault ground motions have unique characteristics such as magnitude saturation and distance saturation. To investigate the impact of local site conditions in the near‑fault region, we analyzed the attenuation relations using the accelerations recorded in Japan by the Kiban Kyoshin network (KiK‑net) from 2000 to 2023. All events with a magnitude equal to or greater than 5.5, and with focal depth and epicentral distance less than 20 km, were considered. In this study, the hypocentral distance ranges from 5 to 23 km. Ordinary least squares regression analysis was conducted for the maximum horizontal vector of ground accelerations. The attenuation relation coefficients for horizontal vector peak ground acceleration were estimated using an effective distance and saturation effect. An additional independent term, the average shear wave velocity of the soil to a depth of 30 meters below the ground surface, and more cost‑effective shallower depths were included in the regression model. The analysis revealed that the site condition is statistically non‑significant at very short hypocentral distances of less than 23 kilometers.

Reevaluation of Plate-Fin Heatsink Natural Convection Correlations for Sideways and Three-Dimensional Inclinations

The common orientations of the plate-fin heat sink for natural convection cooling of electronics are vertical and upward-facing horizontal. However, depending on various use scenarios, the heat sink may be inclined, intentionally or otherwise. In our previous papers concerning this subject, the author proposed a set of correlations for plate-fin heat sinks covering all inclination angles backward and forward (pitch rotation) from the vertical position of the heat sink. The set was based on a series of computational simulations with a validated model. At the time, tilting the heat sink sideways (roll rotation) was not considered. In the present study, though, the sideways inclination of the plate-fin heat sinks is simulated using our previous model only by adjusting the direction of the gravitational acceleration vector, thus requiring no additional validation. It is determined that the previously proposed correlation is valid up to 80° sideways inclinations of the heat sink. Interesting flow structures are observed when the heat sink is tilted 90° sideways. Furthermore, it is demonstrated that the correlation surprisingly remains valid if the heat sink is simultaneously rotated in both axes (pitch and roll).

Design of Emergency Destruction System for Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile Flight Test

An Emergency Destruction System is inevitable for ensuring safety both at sea and in populated areas, particularly during emergency detonations triggered by abnormal missile flight or upon mission completion. This paper introduces a novel method for developing an Emergency Destruction System capable of precisely calculating the Instantaneous Impact Point(IIP) during high-speed, maneuverable long-range surface-to-air missile flight tests. The Emergency Destruction System designed for long-range surface-to-air missile flight tests generates impact position tables that meticulously incorporate wind errors and navigation equations based on the Earth’s ellipsoidal model. Factors such as the Coriolis effect and the direction of the gravitational acceleration vector are accounted for, significantly enhancing the accuracy of IIP determination amidst highly variable missile speed and attitude.

Jerk (d(acceleration)/dt) as an operative variable in pneumatic tube transport (PTT).

Jerk, the rate of change of acceleration (d(acceleration)/dt), is a known operative variable in public transportation safety, but this term has never appeared in the literature regarding pneumatic tube transport (PTT) and specimen integrity. We investigated profiles of acceleration and jerk for 2 PTT routes within our hospital system. Acceleration data were collected for PTT for 2 routes (A, B) using an accelerometer. Acceleration vectors (a) were analyzed in terms of distributions of jerk (da/dt), and distributions of θ, the angle between successive acceleration vectors. Routes A and B had transit times of approximately 300s. Acceleration vectors (a) ranged in magnitude from 0 to 8 g. For B, a > 1.2 g comprised 29.0% of results, compared to 13.5% of results for A (ratio = 2.1). Jerk ranged from 0 to 94 g/s. For B, jerk > 0.5 g/s comprised 71.9% of results, compared to 32.5% of results for A (ratio = 2.2). θ ranged from 0 to 180 degrees. For B, θ > 5 degrees comprised 59.3% of results, compared to 26.6% of results for A (ratio = 2.2). Differences in distribution in acceleration, jerk, and θ ran in parallel as variables for comparison between 2 PTT routes. Jerk and θ are likely to be operative variables in effects of PTT.

A standardised approach toquantifying activity indomestic dogs.

Objective assessment of activity via accelerometry can provide valuable insights into dog health and welfare. Common activity metrics involve using acceleration cut-points to group data into intensity categories and reporting the time spent in each category. Lack of consistency and transparency in cut-point derivation makes it difficult to compare findings between studies. We present an alternative metric for use in dogs: theacceleration threshold (as a fraction of standard gravity, 1 g = 9.81 m/s2) above which the animal's X most active minutes are accumulated (MXACC) over a 24-hour period. We report M2ACC, M30ACC and M60ACC data from a colony of healthy beagles (n = 6) aged 3-13 months. To ensure that reference values are applicable across a wider dog population, we incorporated labelled data from beagles and volunteer pet dogs (n = 16) of a variety of ages and breeds. The dogs' normal activity patterns were recorded at 200 Hz for 24hours usingcollar-based Axivity-AX3 accelerometers. We calculated acceleration vector magnitude and MXACC metrics. Using labelled data from both beagles and pet dogs, we characterize the range of acceleration outputs exhibited enabling meaningful interpretation of MXACC. These metrics will help standardize measurement of canine activity and serve as outcome measures for veterinary and translational research.

Evaluation of walking activity and gait to identify physical and mental fatigue in neurodegenerative and immune disorders: preliminary insights from the IDEA-FAST feasibility study

BackgroundMany individuals with neurodegenerative (NDD) and immune-mediated inflammatory disorders (IMID) experience debilitating fatigue. Currently, assessments of fatigue rely on patient reported outcomes (PROs), which are subjective and prone to recall biases. Wearable devices, however, provide objective and reliable estimates of gait, an essential component of health, and may present objective evidence of fatigue. This study explored the relationships between gait characteristics derived from an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and patient-reported fatigue in the IDEA-FAST feasibility study.MethodsParticipants with IMIDs and NDDs (Parkinson's disease (PD), Huntington's disease (HD), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), primary Sjogren’s syndrome (PSS), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)) wore a lower-back IMU continuously for up to 10 days at home. Concurrently, participants completed PROs (physical fatigue (PF) and mental fatigue (MF)) up to four times a day. Macro (volume, variability, pattern, and acceleration vector magnitude) and micro (pace, rhythm, variability, asymmetry, and postural control) gait characteristics were extracted from the accelerometer data. The associations of these measures with the PROs were evaluated using a generalised linear mixed-effects model (GLMM) and binary classification with machine learning.ResultsData were recorded from 72 participants: PD = 13, HD = 9, RA = 12, SLE = 9, PSS = 14, IBD = 15. For the GLMM, the variability of the non-walking bouts length (in seconds) with PF returned the highest conditional R2, 0.165, and with MF the highest marginal R2, 0.0018. For the machine learning classifiers, the highest accuracy of the current analysis was returned by the micro gait characteristics with an intrasubject cross validation method and MF as 56.90% (precision = 43.9%, recall = 51.4%). Overall, the acceleration vector magnitude, bout length variation, postural control, and gait rhythm were the most interesting characteristics for future analysis.ConclusionsCounterintuitively, the outcomes indicate that there is a weak relationship between typical gait measures and abnormal fatigue. However, factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted gait behaviours. Therefore, further investigations with a larger cohort are required to fully understand the relationship between gait and abnormal fatigue.

Thanks to repetition, dustbathing detection can be automated combining accelerometry and wavelet analysis

AbstractBirds from at least a dozen orders engage in dustbathing, including Galliformes. Dustbathing is generally considered a behavioural need for poultry. It involves a precise and orderly sequence of movements repeated over time. The most characteristic movement involves tossing the dust with the wings and undulating the body beneath the dust shower. Thus, repetitive changes in body position during dustbathing could be automatically detected through data processing of body‐mounted accelerometer recordings. The approach was tested in 13 adult male Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) fitted with a body mounted triaxial accelerometer. Behaviour was video‐recorded for at least 6 h. Observations showed that when the animal lies on its left‐ or right‐side during dustbathing, the lateral (swaying) component of the acceleration vector adopts values of +1 or −1, respectively. Analysis shows that the bird repeats these shifts in body position every 25–60 s. The wavelet analysis (i.e. complex Morlet continuous wavelet transform (CWT)) detected this oscillatory behaviour within the time series as higher power values. This characteristic was used to automate the detection of dustbathing events, for which a threshold value for the maximum power value estimated was established for the corresponding range of scales between 25 and 60 s. The overall general accuracy of this classification method for dustbathing detection was 80%, with individual variations falling within the range of 66%–100%. Finally, an example of the potential of this method in the study of temporal dynamics, such as daily rhythms of dustbathing, is provided. Our results show that combining accelerometry and wavelet analysis could be useful for the assessment of intra‐ and inter‐individual variability in dustbathing dynamics over long‐term studies, even within large complex environments, such as natural habitats or breeding facilities. Moreover, this approach could open doors for future in‐depth studies exploring the relationship between dustbathing and poultry welfare.

$K$-Ricci-Bourguignon Almost Solitons

We in this current article introduce and characterize a $K$-Ricci-Bourguignon almost solitons in perfect fluid spacetimes and generalized Robertson-Walker spacetimes. First, we demonstrate that if a perfect fluid spacetime admits a $K$-Ricci-Bourguignon almost soliton, then the integral curves produced by the velocity vector field are geodesics and the acceleration vector vanishes. Then we establish that if perfect fluid spacetimes permit a gradient $K$-Ricci-Bourguignon soliton with Killing velocity vector field, then either state equation of the perfect fluid spacetime is presented by $p=\frac{3-n}{n-1}\sigma$ , or the gradient $K$-Ricci-Bourguignon soliton is shrinking or expanding under some condition. Moreover, we illustrate that the spacetime represents a perfect fluid spacetime and the divergence of the Weyl tensor vanishes if a generalized Robertson-Walker spacetime admits a $K$-Ricci-Bourguignon almost soliton.

On the properties and implications of collapse-driven MHD turbulence

ABSTRACT We investigate the driving of MHD turbulence by gravitational contraction using simulations of an initially spherical, isothermal, magnetically supercritical molecular cloud core with transonic and trans-Alfvénic turbulence. We perform a Helmholtz decomposition of the velocity field, and investigate the evolution of its solenoidal and compressible parts, as well as of the velocity component along the gravitational acceleration vector, a proxy for the infall component of the velocity field. We find that (1) In spite of being supercritical, the core first contracts to a sheet perpendicular to the mean magnetic field, and the sheet itself collapses. (2) The solenoidal component of the turbulence remains at roughly its initial level throughout the simulation, while the compressible component increases continuously, implying that turbulence does not dissipate towards the centre of the core. (3) The distribution of simulation cells in the B–ρ plane occupies a wide triangular region at low densities, bounded below by the expected trend for fast MHD waves (B ∝ ρ, applicable for high-local Alfvénic Mach number MA) and above by the trend expected for slow waves (B ∼ constant, applicable for low local MA). At high densities, the distribution follows a single trend $B \propto \rho ^{\gamma _{\rm eff}}$, with 1/2 < γeff < 2/3, as expected for gravitational compression. (4) The mass-to-magnetic flux ratio λ increases with radius r due to the different scalings of the mass and magnetic flux with r. At a fixed radius, λ increases with time due to the accretion of material along field lines. (5) The solenoidal energy fraction is much smaller than the total turbulent component, indicating that the collapse drives the turbulence mainly compressibly, even in directions orthogonal to that of the collapse.

On the jerk and snap in motion along non‐lightlike curves in Minkowski 3‐space

In this paper, we study the jerk vector that is the rate of change of the acceleration vector over time. In three‐dimensional space, the decomposition of the jerk vector is a new concept in the field. This decomposition expresses the jerk vector as the sum of three unique components in specific directions: the tangential direction, the radial direction in the osculating plane, and the radial direction in the rectifying plane. The snap vector is the rate of change of the jerk vector over time. In this paper, the authors examine non‐relativistic particles moving along non‐lightlike Frenet curves at low speeds compared to the speed of light in Minkowski 3‐space. They resolve the jerk and snap vectors using Frenet–Serret frames. Additionally, the cases for motion along non‐lightlike Frenet planar curves in the Minkowski 3‐space are given as corollaries. To help understand these results, the paper provides some illustrative examples

Vector Accelerator Unit for Caravel

Caravel is an open-source project developed by Efabless for creating custom System-on-Chips (SoCs). It includes the design of a configurable chip, development tools, and documentation. The Caravel SoC includes a RISC-V with the Instruction Set Architecture RV32I. One of the key features of Caravel is its open-source nature. In this article, the Vector Accelerator Unit for the Caravel SoC template is presented to increase the RISC-V capabilities, allowing parallel data processing through 14 vector operations. The accelerator is based on 4 Arithmetic Logic Units connected directly to the RISC-V through Logic Analyzer port and the General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) port. The total area of this accelerator is less than 20% of the User Project Wrapper area allowing the user to implement their custom designs in 8.4256 mm.

Kinematic Analysis of the Draglink Mechanism Using the Newton Rhapson Iteration Method

Position, speed, and acceleration analysis are all included in kinematic analysis. Vectors of location, velocity, and acceleration can be expressed analytically in the form of complex numbers using the Newton Rhapson Iteration Method. The location vector of the point to be investigated must be found first, and then the acceleration and velocity vectors must be found by differentiating against time. This study analyzes the relationship between the θ1 value and the θ2, θ3, θ4, θ5, and x2 values in a drag-link mechanism. The Newton-Raphson iteration method is employed for kinematic analysis to solve nonlinear equations. In this research, the analysis results indicate a correlation between the θ1 value and the θ2, θ3, θ4, θ5, and x2 values. As θ1 increases, the θ2, θ3, θ4, and θ5 values also proportionally increase. The x2 value is also influenced by changes in θ1. This study combines the Newton-Raphson iteration method with graphical analysis using CAD software. The conclusion of this research highlights a significant relationship between the θ1 value and the θ2, θ3, θ4, θ5, and x2 values in the drag-link mechanism. The analysis provides valuable insights for modeling, designing, or controlling systems involving these variables.

Characterizations of η–ρ-Einstein solitons in spacetimes and f(ℛ)-gravity

A generalized Robertson–Walker spacetime is not, in general, a perfect fluid spacetime and the converse is not, in general, true. In this paper, we show that if a perfect fluid spacetime admits an [Formula: see text]–[Formula: see text]-Einstein soliton, then the integral curves generated by the velocity vector field [Formula: see text] are geodesics and the acceleration vector vanishes. Also, we show that if a perfect fluid spacetime with Killing velocity vector field admits a gradient [Formula: see text]–[Formula: see text]-Einstein soliton, then the spacetime represents either dark matter era or, the acceleration vector vanishes. Next, we show that if a generalized Robertson–Walker spacetime admits an [Formula: see text]–[Formula: see text]-Einstein soliton, then it becomes a perfect fluid spacetime. Finally, we prove that in a dark matter fluid with vanishing vorticity satisfying gradient [Formula: see text]–[Formula: see text]-Einstein soliton in [Formula: see text]-gravity with constant Ricci scalar, either the energy density and isotropic pressure are constant or, the potential function [Formula: see text] remains invariant under the velocity vector [Formula: see text]. Also, for two models [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] ([Formula: see text] = constant and [Formula: see text] is the Ricci scalar of the spacetime), various energy conditions in terms of the Ricci scalar are examined and state that the Universe is in an accelerating phase and satisfies the weak, null and dominant energy conditions, but violate the strong energy condition.

Seismology of rubble-pile asteroids in binary systems

ABSTRACT The mutual gravitational interaction of binary asteroids, which make up approximately 15 per cent of the near-Earth asteroid (NEA) population, provides a continuous tidal force, creating ground motion. We explore the potential of kilometre-sized binary asteroids as targets for seismological studies of their interior structure. We use a numerical model wherein each body is constructed of discrete particles interacting via gravity and contact forces. The system's orbital properties are modelled based on those of typical binary NEAs: a secondary body orbits a primary body at a distance of a few to 10 primary radii, resulting in orbital periods of a few tens of hours. We varied the elastic moduli (stiffness) of the constituent particles and measured a strain of a few micrometres caused by the orbiting satellite. Over eight orbital periods, the acceleration of the strain vector along the primary body's equatorial axis indicates that tidally induced ground motion generated by a binary asteroid system is detectable by modern seismometers, like the instruments deployed on the InSight mission to Mars. Owing to the relatively short orbital period of the satellite – a mean of 25.8 h for known binary NEAs – only a modest mission lifetime would be required for a seismometer to adequately characterize an asteroid's interior through tidally induced deformation. Future deployment of seismometers on binary asteroids will allow for a detailed characterization of the structure of these objects.

A wearable sensor and framework for accurate remote monitoring of human motion

Remote monitoring and evaluation of human motion during daily life require accurate extraction of kinematic quantities of body segments. Current approaches use inertial sensors that require numerical time differentiation to access the angular acceleration vector, a mathematical operation that greatly increases noise in the acceleration value. Here we introduce a wearable sensor that utilises a spatially defined cluster of inertial measurement units on a rigid base for directly measuring the angular acceleration vector. For this reason, we used computational modelling and experimental data to demonstrate that our new sensor configuration improves the accuracy of tracking angular acceleration vectors. We confirmed the feasibility of tracking human movement by automatic assessment of experimental fall initiation and balance recovery responses. The sensor therefore presents an opportunity to pioneer reliable assessment of human movement and balance in daily life.