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2015

Calibrating the Non-Common Path Aberrations on the MOAO system RAVEN and first science results using RAVEN

Authors
Lamb, M; Andersen, DR; Véran, JP; Correia, C; Lardière, O;

Publication
Adaptive Optics for Extremely Large Telescopes 4 - Conference Proceedings

Abstract
Contemporary AO systems, such as the Multi-Object Adaptive Optics system (MOAO) RAVEN currently associated with the Subaru Telescope, can suffer from significant Non-Common Path Aberrations (NCPA). These errors ultimately affect image quality and arise from optical path differences between the wavefront sensor (WFS) path and the science path. A typical correction of NCPA involves estimating the aberration phase and correcting the system with an offset on the deformable mirror (DM). We summarize two methods used to correct for NCPA on an experimental bench. We also successfully calibrate the NCPA on RAVEN using one of these methods. Finally, we report on some first science results with RAVEN, obtained after NCPA correction.

2015

On Compiling Linear Logic Programs with Comprehensions, Aggregates and Rule Priorities

Authors
Cruz, F; Rocha, R;

Publication
PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF DECLARATIVE LANGUAGES, PADL 2015

Abstract
Linear logic programs are challenging to implement efficiently because facts are asserted and retracted frequently. Implementation is made more difficult with the introduction of useful features such as rule priorities, which are used to specify the order of rule inference, and comprehensions or aggregates, which are mechanisms that make data iteration and gathering more intuitive. In this paper, we describe a compilation scheme for transforming linear logic programs enhanced with those features into efficient C++ code. Our experimental results show that compiled logic programs are less than one order of magnitude slower than hand-written C programs and much faster than interpreted languages such as Python.

2015

Multithreaded Tabling for Logic Programming

Authors
Areias, M;

Publication

Abstract

2015

On-sky results of Raven, a MOAO science demonstrator at Subaru Telescope

Authors
Lardière, O; Ono, Y; Andersen, D; Bradley, C; Blain, C; Davidge, T; Gamroth, D; Gerard, B; Jackson, K; Lamb, M; Nash, R; Rosensteiner, M; Venn, K; Van Kooten, M; Véran, JP; Correia, C; Oya, S; Hayano, Y; Terada, H; Akiyama, M; Suzuki, G; Schramm, M;

Publication
Adaptive Optics for Extremely Large Telescopes 4 - Conference Proceedings

Abstract
Raven is a Multi-Object Adaptive Optics science demonstrator which has been used on-sky at Subaru telescope from May 2014 to July 2015. Raven has been developed at the University of Victoria AO Lab, in partnership with NRC, NAOJ and Tohoku University. Raven includes three open loop WFSs, a central laser guide star WFS, and two science pick-off arms feeding light to the Subaru IRCS spectrograph. Raven supports different AO modes: SCAO, open-loop GLAO and MOAO. This paper gives an overview of the instrument design, compares the on-sky performance of the different AO modes and presents some of the science results achieved with MOAO.

2015

"Futurizing" smart service: implications for service researchers and managers

Authors
Wunderlich, NV; Heinonen, K; Ostrom, AL; Patricio, L; Sousa, R; Voss, C; Lemmink, JGAM;

Publication
JOURNAL OF SERVICES MARKETING

Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to craft a future research agenda to advance smart service research and practice. Smart services are delivered to or via intelligent objects that feature awareness and connectivity. For service researchers and managers, one of the most fascinating aspects of smart service provision is that the connected object is able to sense its own condition and its surroundings and thus allows for real-time data collection, continuous communication and interactive feedback. Design/methodology/approach - This article is based on discussions in the workshop on "Fresh perspectives on technology in service" at the International Network of Service Researchers on September 26, 2014 at CTF, Karlstad, Sweden. The paper summarizes the discussion on smart services, adds an extensive literature review, provides examples from business practice and develops a structured approach to new research avenues. Findings - We propose that smart services vary on their individual level of autonomous decision-making, visibility and embeddedness in objects and customer lives. Based on a discussion of these characteristics, we identify research avenues regarding the perception and nature of smart services, the adoption of smart services, the innovation through smart services as well as regarding the development of new business models. Originality/value - Smart services is a new emerging topic in service marketing research, their implications on organizations, customers and the service landscape have not been fully explored. We provide a fresh perspective on service research by characterizing relevant aspects of smart service that will stimulate fruitful future research and advance the understanding and practice of smart services.

2015

Development of a Robotic Prototype System for the Preparation and Partition of Radioactive Products

Authors
Guevara, G; Lima, J; Leitao, P; Baptista, MD;

Publication
2015 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (ICIT)

Abstract
The ionizing radiation is used in the nuclear medicine field during the execution of diagnosis exams. The continuous exposure of humans to the radiation may cause organs and tissues damage, being its severity dependent of the quantity of the radiation and the exposure time. The main objective of this work is to design a virtual environment to carry out the simulation of the several stages for the preparation of radioactive products based on the use of a robotic arm. In this work, the V-REP robotic simulation tool was used for the specification and development of the manipulation processes, without the need to consider the real manipulator, being timely and costly efficient. During this study, the preparation process of the dosages in the diagnostic exams was analyzed, being posteriorly translated into mechanical processes for a better perception. The materials and equipment needed were designed as virtual 3D models and posteriorly imported into the V-REP simulation platform in order to be distributed and programmed to achieve a closer approximation to reality.

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