There has been an increasing number of tone mapping algorithms developed in recent years that can convert high dynamic range (HDR) to low dynamic range (LDR) images, so that they can be visualized on standard displays. Nevertheless, good quality evaluation criteria of tone mapped images are still lacking, without which, different tone mapping algorithms cannot be compared and there is no meanin...

This paper presents dynamic portfolio model based on the Merton's optimal investment-consumption model, which combines dynamic synthetic put option using risk-free and risky assets. This paper is extended version of methodological paper published by Yuan Yao (2012). Because of the long history of the development of foreign financial market, with a variety of financial derivatives, the study on ...

Many practical, real-world applications have dynamic features. If the changes in the fitness function of an optimization problem are moderate, a complete restart of the optimization algorithm may not be warranted. In those cases, it is meaningful to apply optimization algorithms that can accommodate change. In the recent past, many researchers have contributed algorithms suited for dynamic prob...

This report documents the development of several transportation optimization models under uncertainty. First, a robust evacuation transportation planning model for freeway traffic systems was developed, in which demand is uncertain. The study results provide preliminary evidence that routing traffic using such a robust, optimization-based model can improve the average objective performance. Nex...

In this paper, the effects of roll center height of McPherson suspension mechanism on dynamic behaviour of a vehicle are first studied, and then the optimum location of roll center of this suspension system is determined for a conceptual Class A vehicle. ADAMS/Car software was used for the analysis of vehicle dynamic behaviour in different positions of suspension roll center. Next, optimization...

Many practical, real-world applications have dynamic features. If the changes in the fitness function of an optimization problem are moderate, a complete restart of the optimization algorithm may not be warranted. In those cases, it is meaningful to apply optimization algorithms that can accommodate change. In the recent past, many researchers have contributed algorithms suited for dynamic prob...

Fluidized-bed Catalytic Cracking (FCC) is a process subject to frequent variations in the operating conditions (including feed quality and feed rate). The production objectives usually are the maximization of LPG and gasoline production. This fact makes the FCC converter unit an excellent opportunity for real-time optimization. The present work aims to apply a dynamic optimization in an industr...