Rapid brain MRI protocols result in comparable differential diagnoses versus a full brain protocol in most canine and feline cases

Evaluation of brain disease in veterinary patients uses a wide variety of MRI sequences. A shortened protocol that maintains consistency of interpretation would reduce radiologist reporting time, patient anesthetic time, and client cost. The aims of this retrospective, methods comparison, observer agreement study were to evaluate whether abbreviated MRI protocols alter differential diagnoses and recommendations compared to our institution's standard protocol; evaluate interobserver agreement on standard brain MRIs; and assess whether differential diagnoses change after postcontrast images. Normal and pathologic canine and feline brain MRIs were retrieved from hospital archives. Three protocols were created from each: a 5-sequence noncontrast enhanced Fast Brain Protocol 1 (FBP1); a 6-sequence contrast-enhanced Fast Brain Protocol 2 (FBP2); and an 11-sequence standard brain protocol (SBP). Three blinded veterinary radiologists interpreted FBP images for 98 cases (1 reader/case) and SBP images for 20 cases (3 readers/case). A fourth observer compared these interpretations to the original MRI reports (OMR). Overall agreement between FBPs and OMR was good (k = 0.75) and comparable to interobserver agreement for multiple reviews of SBP cases. Postcontrast images substantially altered conclusions in 17/97 cases (17.5%), as well as improved interobserver agreement compared to noncontrast studies. The conclusions reached with shortened brain protocols were comparable to those of a full brain study. The findings supported the use of a 6-sequence brain MRI protocol (sagittal T2-weighted [T2w] TSE; transverse T2w turbo spin echo fluid-attenuated inversion recovery, T2*-weighted gradient recalled echo, T1-weighted spin echo, and diffusion weighted imaging/apparent diffusion coefficient; and postcontrast transverse T1-weighted spin echo) for dogs and cats with suspected intracranial disease.     

嵌入式通用通信管理装置的设计与研究

设计研究了一种采用嵌入式Linux操作系统和PC/104嵌入式控制PC构建的通信管理装置.该装置具有8个独立的标准串行接口,1个CAN现场总线接口和1个以太网接口,可以灵活应用于计算机监控系统中的各个通信环节,实现异种网络间的通信协议转换和数据管理功能.针对不同子设备的通信规约需要进行二次开发的不足,该装置采用符合国际标准的梯形图作为开发语言,采用编译及解释执行的手段,最终实现为真正意义上的面向用户的通信管理装置.     

能量高效的农田无线传感器网络拓扑关联路由算法

针对农田无线传感器网络节点分布不均、能量约束严格等特点,提出了一种能量高效的簇头选择方法TBCS-EA,在以剩余能量进行簇头选择的基础上根据节点拓扑位置、拓扑密度等进行加权,使距离sink较近的节点与密集区节点大概率成为簇头,提高成簇能量使用效率。针对现有成簇算法频繁进行簇头选举,算法开销大等问题,提出了一种能量逼近式簇头轮换机制,节点连续担任簇头并以某一目标进行能量逼近,在达到逼近目标后进行根据簇内信息指定新簇头,减少簇头选择的次数与协议开销。仿真与实验结果表明,TBCS-EA算法的网络生命周期约为LEACH的2.2倍,CHCS的1.5倍,从节点能量曲线看能耗均衡效果与CHCS相当,明显优于LEACH。结果显示TBCS-EA综合性能较之于现有算法有明显提升。     

客车车身CAN总线网络通讯协议的制定与实现

控制局域网CAN（Controller Area Network）是20世纪80年代初德国Bosch公司为解决众多的控制设备和测试仪器之间的数据交换而开发的一种串行数据通讯协议。本文介绍了一种客车车身CAN总线网络控制系统，通过研究CAN2.0B规范。制定了符合该系统的通讯协议，并阐述了通讯软件的设计方案。     

工厂化水产养殖智能监控系统设计

提出了一种工厂化水产养殖中具有可溯源功能的智能监控系统.系统利用PROFIBUS-DP总线和工业以太网技术实现了数据的传输与共享,利用模糊控制与神经网络相结合的算法实现了对数据的处理分析,并得到控制信号,进行闭环控制,利用无线射频识别技术( RFID)实现了水产品质量的可溯源功能.结果表明,养殖环境各关键环境因子均满足控制精度,水产品的可溯源信息写入与读出均完整有效,完全达到了设计要求,能够满足工厂化水产养殖智能化的需要.     

Carbon sequestration in the agricultural soils of Europe

In this review, technical and economically viable potentials for carbon sequestration in the agricultural soils of Europe by 2008-2012 are analysed against a business-as-usual scenario. We provide a quantitative estimation of the carbon absorption potential per hectare and the surface of agricultural land that is available and suitable for the implementation of those measures, their environmental effects as well as the effects on farm income. Realistically, agricultural soils in EU-15 can sequester up to 16-19 Mt C year⁻¹ during the first Kyoto commitment period (2008-2012), which is less than one fifth of the theoretical potential and equivalent to 2% of European anthropogenic emissions. We identified as most promising measures: the promotion of organic inputs on arable land instead of grassland, the introduction of perennials (grasses, trees) on arable set-aside land for conservation or biofuel purposes, to promote organic farming, to raise the water table in farmed peatland, and—with restrictions—zero tillage or conservation tillage. Many options have environmental benefits but some risk of increasing N₂O emissions. For most measures it is impossible to determine the overall impact on farm profitability. Efficient carbon sequestration in agricultural soils demands a permanent management change and implementation concepts adjusted to local soil, climate and management features in order to allow selection of areas with high carbon sequestering potential. Some of the present agricultural policy schemes have probably helped to maintain carbon stocks in agricultural soils.     

基于Modbus协议的电力监控系统设计

针对ACR系列网络多功能电力仪表的特性完成了上位机监控系统的设计,该系统使用VB语言编写,通过RS232接口,利用MODBUS协议与20个仪表进行通信,将分析得到的电压数据在系统界面上显示。经测试,该设计可满足实际需要。     

基于Packet Tracer的VoIP网络仿真

介绍VoIP工作原理,通过Packet Tracer仿真软件构建VoIP通信网络,对网络中的设备进行配置,实现VoIP通信过程,并对数据传输进行协议分析,为VoIP实验教学提供一种廉价、高效的解决方案。     

奶牛场无线传感器网络设计研究

针对奶牛养殖场数据采集时不易实现检测区域的完全覆盖和铺设线缆繁琐的问题,设计了由高性能、低功耗单片机ATmega32L和无线通信模块CRM2400CNC,建立奶牛养殖场无线传感器网络。同时,重点讨论了系统结构、传感器节点的硬软件设计和通信协议等关键问题,结合奶牛场的实际对系统结构的简化进行了研究,并提出了一种新的适合动态网络的跨层技术。试验结果表明,该系统具有结构简单、成本低、功耗低等特点。