Abstract A modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) system in pallets was developed for ‘Padrón’ peppers as a way to extend their shelf-life while maintaining good fruit quality. Peppers were stored at 6 °C cardboard boxes arranged on wrapped micro-perforated low-density polyethylene (LDPE) bags. Physico-chemical (moisture, firmness, color, chlorophylls, carotenoids, ascorbic acid, and total phenoli...

This paper is focused on formal modeling of low-level interaction between holons. Using as formal methods the Place/Transition nets and Net Condition/Event systems (NCESs) we have developed some models for a communication and control mechanism between three production facilities sharing a common resource. The resource is represented by a shared route area on which each production facility deliv...

colors influence mood and mental state of human beings and since manis constantly in touch with colors, great important will be attached to thecolors. exercise is also associated with different colors and is performed inan environment full of different colors. also, one of the important factorsaffecting athletes' success is response to the stimulus. considering theimportance of color and r...

Extremely simplified image projection technique based on optical fibers and a single Spatial Light Modulator is presented. Images are formed by addressing the modulator with especially iterated Fourier holograms, precisely aligned on the projection screen using phase factors of lenses and gratings. Focusing is done electronically with no moving parts. Color operation is done by spatial side-by-...

This paper deals with the problem of a distribution company that has to serve its customers by putting first the products on pallets and then loading the pallets onto trucks. We approach the problem by developing and solving integer linear models. We start with basic models, that include the essential features of the problem, such as respecting the dimensions of the truck, and not exceeding the...