Machine-learning algorithms aid predictions for complex systems with multiple influencing variables. However, many neural-network related algorithms behave as black boxes in terms of revealing how the prediction of each data record is performed. This drawback limits their ability to provide detailed insights concerning the workings of the underlying system, or to relate predictions to specific ...

relative diffuse reflection measurements from the original and ground surfaces using a he-ne laser are reported. the intensity measurements for the metallic, transparent dielectric, matte plastic surfaces and colored papers are presented. our results indicate that among metallic surfaces tested, aluminum has the highest diffuse reflectance; while the original stainless steel surface shows the l...

LOCATION M. Omologo P. Svaizer ITC-IRST I-38050 Povo di Trento (Italy) ABSTRACT This orresponden e reports on the use of CrosspowerSpe trum Phase (CSP) analysis as an a urate Time Delay Estimation (TDE) te hnique. It is used in a mi rophone array system for the lo ation of a ousti events in noisy and reverberant environments. A orresponding Coheren e Measure and its graphi al representation are...

The layered rigid organization of traditional network service stack currently poses a two fold problem: (i) better solutions/improvements cannot be practically deployed in the service stack –we call this the ‘Evolution’ problem, and (ii) applications are becoming more selective and critically demanding for specialized services –we call this the ‘Implementation Conflict’ problem. The ‘Programmab...

The development of a new concept called Technology Development Envelope (TDE) is presented in this paper. The TDE is developed to transform the technology roadmapping approach to the level in which it is dynamic, flexible, and operationalizable. This new approach provides an effective way to help organizations to overcome the challenge of keeping a roadmap alive. The paper emphasizes how the AH...

Fire-tower is effectively applied in forest fire prevention and commanding system, especially in fire monitor and position. After explaining the significance of scientific planning of fire-tower, this paper analyzes GIS`s functions in building forest fire prevention system. This paper uses case study method, which designs a model, fire tower planning and analysis, based on MapGIS platform. Afte...

Relative diffuse reflection measurements from the original and ground surfaces using a He-Ne laser are reported. The intensity measurements for the metallic, transparent dielectric, matte plastic surfaces and colored papers are presented. Our results indicate that among metallic surfaces tested, aluminum has the highest diffuse reflectance; while the original stainless steel surface shows the l...

A mirror that reflects light fully and yet is transparent appears paradoxical. Current so-called transparent or “one-way” mirrors are not perfectly reflective and thus can be distinguished from a standard mirror. Constructing a transparent “perfect” mirror has profound implications for security, privacy, and camouflage. However, such a hypothetical device cannot be implemented in a passive stru...

First, some basic notions of transparent intensional logic (TIL) are introduced. Secondly, it is studied how natural-language interrogatives are analyzed in TIL.