Category: Engineering

  • Evaluating machine learning models comprehensively for predicting maximum power from photovoltaic systems

    Evaluating machine learning models comprehensively for predicting maximum power from photovoltaic systems

    Evaluating the interpretability of ML models

    Although DTR, BRR, GBR, and ANN contribute to the explanatory power of the model, the interpretability of these models remains a significant concern in modeling. Machine learning models, in general, are…

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  • A novel method for estimating functional connectivity from EEG coherence potentials

    A novel method for estimating functional connectivity from EEG coherence potentials

    Ethical statement

    This study was approved by the Health Media IRB (USA, OHRP IRB #00001211) and Sigma-IRB (India) and this study is conducted in accordance with Title 45, the code of federal regulations, sub-part A of NIH (USA), and Indian…

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  • An optimized deep learning based hybrid model for prediction of daily average global solar irradiance using CNN SLSTM architecture

    An optimized deep learning based hybrid model for prediction of daily average global solar irradiance using CNN SLSTM architecture

    Data source and description

    The dataset collected from the Karur Solar Park was utilized in this study to predict the daily average global solar irradiation. It is situated at 122 m above sea level in Manjanaickenpatti, Karur, Tamil Nadu, India,…

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  • 122-year-old triangle dissection puzzle finally solved by mathematicians

    122-year-old triangle dissection puzzle finally solved by mathematicians

    For over a century, a simple yet tricky math problem had continued to baffle experts.

    Mathematicians struggled to find the fewest number of pieces needed to cut an equilateral triangle and rearrange it into a perfect square.

    The problem, known…

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  • America’s deadliest nuclear missile to get speed boost

    America’s deadliest nuclear missile to get speed boost

    Troy Meink, the nominee for Secretary of the Air Force, has vowed to prioritize nuclear modernization efforts, particularly focusing on the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program.

    In his testimony before the Senate Armed…

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  • US Marines to get all-electric seagliders invisible to radar for rescue ops

    US Marines to get all-electric seagliders invisible to radar for rescue ops

    Regent Craft, a developer specializing in all-electric seagliders based in Rhode Island, has completed its initial contract with the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL).

    In a significant progression, the company has secured a follow-up…

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  • Hydrogen-electric plane with F1 car cooling could offer long-range

    Hydrogen-electric plane with F1 car cooling could offer long-range

    An Australia-based zero-emission aircraft designer and manufacturer has collaborated with Formula One car engine cooling provider to develop the latest hydrogen fuel cell cooling. The system by Conflux Technology will be used in AMSL Aero’s…

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  • Coca-cola annual plastic footprint to cross 9 billion pounds by 2030

    Coca-cola annual plastic footprint to cross 9 billion pounds by 2030

    A new report released by Oceana warns that Coca-Cola’s annual plastic use may exceed 9.1 billion pounds (4.1 million metric tons) by 2030 if the soft drink giant fails to change course. This projection marks nearly a 40% rise from 2018 and a…

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  • ULA’s Vulcan Centaur wins military nod, challenges SpaceX dominance

    ULA’s Vulcan Centaur wins military nod, challenges SpaceX dominance

    A new rival is taking on Elon Musk in U.S. military space launches.

    The U.S. Space Force has officially certified United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Vulcan Centaur rocket to carry critical national security payloads, paving the way for fresh…

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  • Award of Excellence Winner Mark Pestrella: Public Service Savant Leads in Time of Crisis

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    Mark Pestrella

    Pestrella has spent his entire 38-year career at LA County Public Works, making his way up from field hydrologist to director.
    Photo courtesy LA County Public Works

    "Okay, fire. I give up. You win."

    It was just a fleeting...


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