Asymptotics in adaptive cluster sampling

In this article we consider asymptotic properties of the Horvitz-Thompson and Hansen-Hurwitz types of estimators under the adaptive cluster sampling variants obtained by selecting the initial sample by simple random sampling without replacement and by unequal probability sampling with replacement. We develop an asymptotic framework, which basically assumes that the number of units in the initial sample, as well as the number of units and networks in the population tend to infinity, but that the network sizes are bounded. Using this framework we prove that under each of the two variants of adaptive sampling above mentioned, both the Horvitz-Thompson and Hansen-Hurwitz types of estimators are design-consistent and asymptotically normally distributed. In addition we show that the ordinary estimators of their variances are also design-consistent estimators.     

Assessing the likelihood of secondary crashes on freeways with Adaptive Signal Control System deployed on alternate routes

Introduction: Reducing the likelihood of freeway secondary crashes will provide significant safety, operational and environmental benefits. This paper presents a method for assessing the likelihood of freeway secondary crashes with Adaptive Signal Control Systems (ASCS) deployed on alternate routes that are typically used by diverted freeway traffic to avoid any delay or congestion due to a freeway primary crash. Method: The method includes four steps: (1) identification of secondary crashes, (2) verification of alternate routes, (3) assessment of the likelihood of secondary crashes for freeways with ASCS deployed on alternate routes and non-ASCS (i.e. pre-timed, semi- or fully-actuated) alternate routes, and (4) investigation of unobserved heterogeneity of the likelihood of freeway secondary crashes. Four freeway sections (i.e., two with ASCS deployed on alternate routes and two non-ASCS alternate routes) in South Carolina are considered. Results and Conclusions: Findings from the logistic regression modeling reveal significant reduction in the likelihood of secondary crashes for one freeway section (i.e., Charleston I-26 E) with ASCS deployed on alternate route. Other factors such as rear-end crash, dark or limited light, peak period, and annual average daily traffic contribute to the likelihood of freeway secondary crashes. Furthermore, random-parameter logistic regression model results for Charleston I-26 E reveal that unobserved heterogeneity of ASCS effect exists across the observations and ASCS are associated with the reduction of the likelihood of freeway secondary crashes for 84% of the observations (i.e., primary crashes). Location of the primary crash on the freeway is observed to affect the benefit of ASCS toward freeway secondary crash reduction as the primary crash’s location determines how many upstream freeway vehicles will be able to take the alternate route. Practical Applications: Based on the findings, it is recommended that the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) considers deploying ASCS on alternate routes parallel to freeway sections where high percentages of secondary crashes are found.     

Modelling Replicated Weed Growth Data using Spatially-varying Growth Curves

Weed growth in agricultural fields constitutes a major deterrent to the growth of crops, often resulting in low productivity and huge losses for the farmers. Therefore, proper understanding of patterns in weed growth is vital to agricultural research. Recent advances in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) now allow geocoding of agricultural data, which enable more sophisticated spatial analysis. Our current application concerns the development of statistical models for conducting spatial analysis of growth patterns in weeds. Our data comes from an experiment conducted in Waseca, Minnesota, that recorded growth of the weed Setariaspp. We capture the spatial variation in Setaria spp. growth using spatially-varying growth curves. An added challenge is that these designs are spatially replicated, with each plot being a lattice of sub-plots. Therefore, spatial variation may exist at different resolutions – a macro level variation between the plots and micro level variation between the sub-plots nested within each plot. We develop a Bayesian hierarchical framework for this setting. Flexible classes of models result which are fitted using simulation-based methods.     

Generality of Models that Predict the Distribution of Species: Conservation Activity and Reduction of Model Transferability for a Threatened Bustard

Abstract:  Predictive models can help clarify the distribution of poorly known species but should display strong transferability when applied to independent data. Nevertheless, model transferability for threatened tropical species is poorly studied. We built models predicting the incidence of the critically endangered Bengal Florican ( Houbaropsis bengalensis ) within the Tonle Sap (TLS) floodplain, Cambodia. Separate models were constructed with soil, land-use, and landscape data and species incidence sampled over the entire floodplain (12,000 km²) and from the Kompong Thom (KT) province (4000 km²). In each case, the probability of Bengal Florican presence within randomly selected 1 × 1 km squares was modeled by binary logistic regression with multimodel inference. We assessed the transferability of the KT model by comparing predictions with observed incidence elsewhere in the floodplain. In terms of standard model-validation statistics, the KT model showed good spatial transferability. Nevertheless, it overpredicted florican presence outside the KT calibration region, classifying 491 km² as suitable habitat compared with 237 km² predicted as suitable by the TLS model. This resulted from higher species incidence within the calibration region, probably owing to a program of conservation education and enforcement that has reduced persecution there. Because both research and conservation activity frequently focus on areas with higher density, such effects could be widespread, reducing transferability of predictive distribution models.     

A flexible intelligent algorithm for identification of optimum mix of demographic variables for integrated HSEE-ISO systems: The case of a gas transmission refinery

This study proposes a flexible intelligent algorithm for assessment and optimization of demographic features on integrated health, safety, and environment and ergonomics (HSEE)-ISO systems among operators of a gas transmission refinery. To achieve the objectives of this study, standard questionnaires with respect to HSEE and ISO standards are completed by 80 operators. Demographic features include age, education, gender, weight, stature, marital status, and work type. The average results for each category of HSEE are used as inputs and effectiveness of ISO systems (ISO 18000, ISO 14000, and ISO 9000) are used as output for the intelligent algorithm. Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) in addition to conventional regression are used in this paper. Result shows the applicability and superiority of the flexible intelligent algorithm over conventional methods through mean absolute percentage error (MAPE). Computational results show that the proposed ANN performs better than ANFIS and conventional regressions based on its relative error. Finally, the optimum mix of demographic variables from viewpoint of HSEE and ISO are identified. This is the first study that proposes a flexible intelligent algorithm for assessment of optimum mix of demographic features for HSEE and ISO systems in a complex system such as a gas transmission refinery.     

摩托车齿轮类零件的工艺规程自动生成系统的研制

此文介绍了摩托车齿轮类零件的工艺规程自动生成系统。该系统直接从CAD系统中获取零件的有关信息,根据此文所建立的特征体素描述方法,自动生成零件的特征编码,采用零件自动识别的方法实现CAD/CAPP的信息集成,利用工艺知识库,通过工艺决策模型的分级推理,实现齿轮类零件的工艺过程设计的自动化。     

基于模糊神经网络的A2/O工艺出水氨氮在线预测模型

采用厌氧/缺氧/好氧污水处理系统(A2/O)对人工合成污水进行处理,并利用人工神经网络(ANN)模型和自适应模糊人工神经网络(ANFIS)模型对A2/O处理污水的过程进行仿真模拟.在MATLAB环境下,选取可在线监测的水力停留时间(HRT)、进水pH值(pH)、好氧池溶解氧(DO)和混合液回流比(r)作为输入参量,系统出水氨氮浓度(NH4+eff)为输出量,建立在线预测模型.结合自适应模糊C均值聚类算法,确定ANFIS模型的模糊规则数及最优运行参数,对实验数据进行仿真预测.结果表明,与ANN模型相比,ANFIS模型的仿真输出值与实际值的拟合程度更高,相对误差在6.45%之内,平均绝对百分比误差(MAPE)为2.8%,均方根误差(RMSE)为0.1209,相关系数(R)达0.9956.模型训练过程中所得到的三维曲面图,可直观的反映各因素与出水氨氮浓度之间的非线性函数关系,为A2/O系统的高效稳定运行提供指导.     

基于SAVEE方法的海岛空间价值评价——以南沙群岛为例

对SAVEE评价方法的理论基础、分析步骤、应用条件和优缺点进行了系统归纳和总结,构建了SAVEE评价分析模型。以南沙群岛的空间价值评价为例开展实证研究,尝试将SAVEE方法应用于海岛空间价值评价。结果表明:SAVEE评价法计算简便,可操作性强,能够量化体现每个因子价值,评价结果清晰易懂。SAVEE为空间价值评价方法提供了新的选择,具有极大的应用前景。     

基于自适应网络模糊推理方法在河道洪水预报中的应用

对于易受洪灾的地区而言,快速而准确的洪水预报非常重要,能够为洪水预警消息的发布提供更长的先导时间,从而为可能受灾地区的人们提供更充足的时间以采取相应的防洪措施或安全转移。 常用的预报模型包括基于物理性模型和基于系统技术模型。尽管物理性模型能对洪水形成的物理过程提供很好的解释, 水文学家并不愿意使用它们,因为模型中参数的率定是比较复杂的。因此,一种基于纯数据集的黑箱技术已被广泛采纳。常用的黑箱模型包括线性模型(LR)、自回归移动平均模型(ARMA)和人工神经网络模型（ANN）等。 在当前的研究中,一个相对新颖的黑箱模型--基于自适应网络的模糊推理系统（ANFIS）被用来对长江某河段的洪水进行预报。与此同时,一个线性回归模型（LR）用来作为ANFIS模型的对照。在构建ANFIS中,混合学习算法 (即误差反衍（BP）耦合最小二乘法（LSE）) 用来训练模型的参数。此外,为避免出现过度训练现象,原始数据集基于统计特征值划分成3个子集：训练集、测试集和校正集。当对ANFIS模型训练时,测试集用来帮助控制训练代数。结果表明,ANFIS的预报效果优于LR模型。分析认为ANFIS能够提供预报精度是因为其采用了局部拟合技术,通常它会优于LR模型所采用的全局拟合技术。最后,对本研究而言,最适合的ANFIS模型是输入量为梯形的成员度函数。     

滇池流域TN、TP入湖负荷预报预警系统

以流域模型HSPF和贝叶斯递归回归树算法(BRRT)为计算模块,建立了滇池流域27条主要入湖河流和33个散流区的TN、TP入湖负荷预报预警系统.同时,构建了考虑历史排放规律和预测负荷计算预警指数(EWI)评价预警等级的两套预警体系.结果表明:BRRT替代模型在流域内以农业面源为主的柴河子流域校准和验证的可决系数R2均大于0.8,模拟结果相对可靠;根据预警时间选取预警体系;适用于6月份之前的预警体系一(EWS-1),利用现状排放量和历史排放量的关系计算预警指数.适用于6月份之后的预警体系二(EWS-2),主要考虑现状排放量、历史平均排放量、排放限值和预测排放量之间的关系计算3个预警指数,最终以最严格的作为综合预警指数EWI评价预警等级;根据柴河子流域"十二五"规划的TN和TP排放限值为130.2 t·a-1、6.8 t·a-1,应用此系统对2011年2、4、9和11月做出预警检验,各月份预警结果基本处于红色和黑色预警,该系统可为流域提供预警支持.