Grenoble Institute of Technology

About: Grenoble Institute of Technology is a education organization based out in Grenoble, France. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Hyperspectral imaging & Geology. The organization has 3427 authors who have published 5345 publications receiving 137158 citations. The organization is also known as: Grenoble INP.

Fusion of Multispectral and Panchromatic Images Based on Morphological Operators

Abstract: Nonlinear decomposition schemes constitute an alternative to classical approaches for facing the problem of data fusion. In this paper, we discuss the application of this methodology to a popular remote sensing application called pansharpening, which consists in the fusion of a low resolution multispectral image and a high-resolution panchromatic image. We design a complete pansharpening scheme based on the use of morphological half gradient operators and demonstrate the suitability of this algorithm through the comparison with the state-of-the-art approaches. Four data sets acquired by the Pleiades, Worldview-2, Ikonos, and Geoeye-1 satellites are employed for the performance assessment, testifying the effectiveness of the proposed approach in producing top-class images with a setting independent of the specific sensor.

Centralized protection strategy for medium voltage DC microgrids

Abstract: This paper presents a centralized protection strategy for medium voltage dc microgrids. The proposed strategy consists of a communication-assisted fault detection method with a centralized protection coordinator and a fault isolation technique that provides an economic, fast, and selective protection by using the minimum number of dc circuit breakers. The proposed method is also supported by a backup protection that is activated if communication fails. This paper also introduces a centralized self-healing strategy that guarantees successful operation of zones that are separated from the main grid after the operation of the protection devices. Furthermore, to provide a more reliable protection, thresholds of the protection devices are adapted according to the operational modes of the microgrid and the status of distributed generators. The effectiveness of the proposed protection strategy is validated through real-time simulation studies based on the hardware in the loop approach.

Malleable hypoeutectic Zr–Ni–Cu–Al bulk glassy alloys with tensile plastic elongation at room temperature

Abstract: A new bulk glassy alloy (BGA) showing macroscopic tensile plastic elongation at room temperature has been developed in the hypoeutectic Zr–Ni–Cu–Al alloy system. The hypoeutectic Zr–Ni–Cu–Al BGA shows a high Poisson's ratio, a low Young's modulus, and is highly malleable in compression. It exhibits a Poisson's ratio of 0.39, a Young's modulus of 73 GPa, and a distinct tensile plastic elongation of about 1.7% at room temperature with necking due to the operation of many shear bands. The tensile plastic deformability seems to originate from modifications of the glass structure with increasing the number of Zr–Zr atomic pairs in the hypoeutectic composition.

Electrically Activated Paper Actuators

Abstract: This paper describes the design and fabrication of electrically controlled paper actuators that operate based on the dimensional changes that occur in paper when the moisture absorbed on the surface of the cellulose fi bers changes. These actuators are called “Hygroexpansive Electrothermal Paper Actuators” (HEPAs). The actuators are made from paper, conducting polymer, and adhesive tape. They are lightweight, inexpensive, and can be fabricated using simple printing techniques. The central element of the HEPAs is a porous conducting path (used to provide electrothermal heating) that changes the moisture content of the paper and causes actuation. This conducting path is made by embedding a conducting polymer (PEDOT:PSS) within the paper, and thus making a paper/polymer composite that retains the porosity and hydrophilicity of paper. Different types of HEPAs (straight, precurved, and creased) achieved different types of motions (e.g., bending motion, accordion type motion). A theoretical model for their behavior is proposed. These actuators have been used for the manipulation of liquids and for the fabrication of an optical shutter.