Wangchen Yan^1,*, Jinbao Yang¹, Xin Luo²

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.3, pp. 2507-2524, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.044709 - 11 March 2024

Abstract Transfer learning could reduce the time and resources required by the training of new models and be therefore important for generalized applications of the trained machine learning algorithms. In this study, a transfer learning-enhanced convolutional neural network (CNN) was proposed to identify the gross weight and the axle weight of moving vehicles on the bridge. The proposed transfer learning-enhanced CNN model was expected to weigh different bridges based on a small amount of training datasets and provide high identification accuracy. First of all, a CNN algorithm for bridge weigh-in-motion (B-WIM) technology was proposed to identify… More >

Xiao Luo^1,3, Hao Zhu^1,2,*, Zhenli Zhang^1,2

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.78, No.2, pp. 2667-2687, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.047988 - 27 February 2024

Abstract Road traffic safety can decrease when drivers drive in a low-visibility environment. The application of visual perception technology to detect vehicles and pedestrians in infrared images proves to be an effective means of reducing the risk of accidents. To tackle the challenges posed by the low recognition accuracy and the substantial computational burden associated with current infrared pedestrian-vehicle detection methods, an infrared pedestrian-vehicle detection method A proposal is presented, based on an enhanced version of You Only Look Once version 5 (YOLOv5). First, A head specifically designed for detecting small targets has been integrated into… More >

Jiarui Deng^1,2, Wuqiang Shen^1,3, Yihua Feng⁴, Guosheng Lu⁵, Guiquan Shen^1,3, Lei Cui^1,3, Shanxiang Lyu^1,2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.78, No.1, pp. 1345-1361, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.047079 - 30 January 2024

Abstract The blockchain-empowered Internet of Vehicles (IoV) enables various services and achieves data security and privacy, significantly advancing modern vehicle systems. However, the increased frequency of data transmission and complex network connections among nodes also make them more susceptible to adversarial attacks. As a result, an efficient intrusion detection system (IDS) becomes crucial for securing the IoV environment. Existing IDSs based on convolutional neural networks (CNN) often suffer from high training time and storage requirements. In this paper, we propose a lightweight IDS solution to protect IoV against both intra-vehicle and external threats. Our approach achieves More >

Xingwang Li^1,2, Hua Pang¹, Geng Li^1,*, Junjie Jiang¹, Hui Zhang³, Changfei Gu⁴, Dong Yuan⁴

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.2, pp. 1135-1166, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.031534 - 29 January 2024

Abstract The development of the fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication systems has entered the commercialization stage. 5G has a high data rate, low latency, and high reliability that can meet the basic demands of most industries and daily life, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), intelligent transportation systems, positioning, and navigation. The continuous progress and development of society have aroused wide concern. Positioning accuracy is the core demand for the applications, especially in complex environments such as airports, warehouses, supermarkets, and basements. However, many factors also affect the accuracy of positioning in those environments, for example, More >

Liang Liu, Guangda Xu^*, Yuan Zhao, Yi Lu, Yu Li, Jing Gao

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.2, pp. 377-404, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.041311 - 25 January 2024

Abstract The couple between the power network and the transportation network (TN) is deepening gradually with the increasing penetration rate of electric vehicles (EV), which also poses a great challenge to the traditional voltage control scheme. In this paper, we propose a coordinated voltage control strategy for the active distribution networks considering multiple types of EV. In the first stage, the action of on-load tap changer and capacitor banks, etc., are determined by optimal power flow calculation, and the node electricity price is also determined based on dynamic time-of-use tariff mechanism. In the second stage, multiple… More >

Zain Anwar Ali^1,2,*, Dingnan Deng¹, Muhammad Kashif Shaikh³, Raza Hasan⁴, Muhammad Aamir Khan²

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.48, No.1, pp. 1-34, 2024, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.041866 - 26 January 2024

Abstract Technological advances in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) pursued by artificial intelligence (AI) are improving remote sensing applications in smart agriculture. These are valuable tools for monitoring and disease identification of plants as they can collect data with no damage and effects on plants. However, their limited carrying and battery capacities restrict their performance in larger areas. Therefore, using multiple UAVs, especially in the form of a swarm is more significant for monitoring larger areas such as crop fields and forests. The diversity of research studies necessitates a literature review for more progress and contribution in… More >

Gang Niu^1,2, Guangwei Zhang¹, Zhaoyang Jin¹, Wei Zhang^3,*, Xiang Liu³

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 55-71, 2024, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2023.044832 - 11 January 2024

Abstract In the realm of subway shield tunnel operations, the impact of tunnel settlement on the operational performance of subway vehicles is a crucial concern. This study introduces an advanced analytical model to investigate rail geometric deformations caused by settlement within a vehicle-track-tunnel coupled system. The model integrates the geometric deformations of the track, attributed to settlement, as track irregularities. A novel “cyclic model” algorithm was employed to enhance computational efficiency without compromising on precision, a claim that was rigorously validated. The model’s capability extends to analyzing the time-history responses of vehicles traversing settlement-affected areas. The More >

Nadeem Ahmed^1,*, Khalid Mohammadani², Ali Kashif Bashir^3,4,5, Marwan Omar⁶, Angel Jones⁷, Fayaz Hassan¹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.1, pp. 633-659, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.031342 - 30 December 2023

Abstract Wireless technology is transforming the future of transportation through the development of the Internet of Vehicles (IoV). However, intricate security challenges are intertwined with technological progress: Vehicular ad hoc Networks (VANETs), a core component of IoV, face security issues, particularly the Black Hole Attack (BHA). This malicious attack disrupts the seamless flow of data and threatens the network’s overall reliability; also, BHA strategically disrupts communication pathways by dropping data packets from legitimate nodes altogether. Recognizing the importance of this challenge, we have introduced a new solution called ad hoc On-Demand Distance Vector-Reputation-based mechanism Local Outlier… More >

Othman S. Al-Heety^1,*, Zahriladha Zakaria^1,*, Ahmed Abu-Khadrah², Mahamod Ismail³, Sarmad Nozad Mahmood⁴, Mohammed Mudhafar Shakir⁵, Sameer Alani⁶, Hussein Alsariera¹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.138, No.3, pp. 2103-2127, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.029509 - 15 December 2023

Abstract Intelligent traffic control requires accurate estimation of the road states and incorporation of adaptive or dynamically adjusted intelligent algorithms for making the decision. In this article, these issues are handled by proposing a novel framework for traffic control using vehicular communications and Internet of Things data. The framework integrates Kalman filtering and Q-learning. Unlike smoothing Kalman filtering, our data fusion Kalman filter incorporates a process-aware model which makes it superior in terms of the prediction error. Unlike traditional Q-learning, our Q-learning algorithm enables adaptive state quantization by changing the threshold of separating low traffic from… More >

Dun Cao¹, Jia Ru¹, Jian Qin¹, Amr Tolba², Jin Wang¹, Min Zhu^3,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.138, No.2, pp. 1365-1384, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.030260 - 17 November 2023

Abstract Internet of Vehicles (IoV) is a new system that enables individual vehicles to connect with nearby vehicles, people, transportation infrastructure, and networks, thereby realizing a more intelligent and efficient transportation system. The movement of vehicles and the three-dimensional (3D) nature of the road network cause the topological structure of IoV to have the high space and time complexity. Network modeling and structure recognition for 3D roads can benefit the description of topological changes for IoV. This paper proposes a 3D general road model based on discrete points of roads obtained from GIS. First, the constraints… More >