This paper presents a study to experimentally evaluate a new design paradigm for robotic components, with emphasis on space robotics applications. In this design paradigm, robotic components are made from embedded binary actuators and compliant mechanisms in order to reduce weight and complexity. This paper presents a series of five experiments that demonstrate the concept. These studies includ...

Wear and fatigue in rails are major contributors of rail degradation depending on operational conditions, track, characteristics of bogie type, Million Gross Tonnes (MGT), curvature, traffic type and environmental conditions. Estimation of parameter for failure models is necessary for accurate prediction of expected number of rail defects over a period of time based on MGT of traffic and operat...

This workbook is a result of several years experience in applying geographic information systems (GIS) technology to typical forestry, natural resource management, and environmental problems. Many of the terms and concepts introduced in this book have been compiled from a variety of different sources. These include some of the prevalent text books in the field, but most have been firmly implant...

Aims. A model to describe cosmic ray spectra in the energy region from 10 11 up to 10 17 eV is suggested. It bases on the preposition that Galactic cosmic ray flux is a mixture of fluxes, accelerated by shocks from nova and supernova explosions of different types. Methods. We analyze recent experimental data on cosmic ray spectra obtained in direct measurements above the atmosphere and data obt...