The ignition of LOVA gun propellants at low loading densities is of interest for future gun systems with insensitive modular charges. The ignition system in conventional propellant systems is traditionally optimized for high loading densities. There is a need to be able to control the ignition for the envelop of the system, to reduce unburnt […]

This paper introduces an efficient method for communication resource use in dense wireless areas where all nodes must communicate with a common destination node. The proposed method groups nodes based on their distance from the destination and creates a structured multi-hop configuration in which each group can relay its neighbor’s data. The large number of […]

In this paper a maximum power point tracking algorithm able to drive the operating point of a partially shaded photovoltaic system toward the global maximum power point is analyzed. The algorithm exploits detailed information about the electrical parameters of all solar panels forming the solar system gained by means of a distributed sensor network, which monitors […]

As an emerging biometric for people identification, the dorsal hand vein has received increasing attention in recent years due to the properties of being universal, unique, permanent, and contactless, and especially its simplicity of liveness detection and difficulty of forging. However, the dorsal hand vein is usually captured by near-infrared (NIR) sensors and the resulting […]