Military Academy

About: Military Academy is a based out in . It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Fuzzy logic. The organization has 2478 authors who have published 3003 publications receiving 33188 citations.

Evaluation system for factors affecting creativity in the Lithuanian Armed Forces

Abstract: In a constantly changing environment, factors influencing creativity and approaches to evaluating them, considered controversial in the scientific literature and in practice, are also experiencing changes Different authors evaluate and interpret factors affecting creativity differently Consequently, the problem how to identify and evaluate which of the approaches fully reflects the situation arises The present article deals with these problems by combining the approaches of different authors from the aspects of identification and evaluation of factors affecting creativity The aim of the article is to develop an evaluation system for factors affecting creativity in the Lithuanian Armed Forces In an attempt to identify and evaluate factors affecting creativity, expert and multicriteria methods for evaluation were applied A multi-level system for the evaluation of factors affecting creativity, that creates preconditions favourable for the identification of factors affecting creativity (by mean

Empowering lower limbs exoskeletons: state-of-the-art

Abstract: Given the advanced breakthroughs in the field of supportive robotic technologies, interest in the integration of the human body and a robot into a single system has rapidly increased. The aim of this work is to provide an overview of empowering lower limbs exoskeletons. Along with lower exoskeleton limbs, their unique design concepts, operator–exoskeleton interactions and control strategies are described. Although many problems have been solved in recent development, many challenges remain. Especially in the context of infantry soldiers, fire fighters and rescuers, the challenges of empowering exoskeletons are discussed, and improvements are outlined and described. This study is not only a summary of the current state, but also points to weaknesses of empowering lower limbs exoskeletons and outlines possible improvements.

Application of a D Number based LBWA Model and an Interval MABAC Model in Selection of an Automatic Cannon for Integration into Combat Vehicles

Abstract: A decision making procedure for selection of a weapon system involves different, often contradictory criteriaand reaching decisions under conditions of uncertainty This paper proposes a novel multi-criteria methodology based on D numbers which enables efficient analysis of the information used for decision making The proposed methodology has been developed in order to enable selection of an efficient weapon system under conditions when a large number of hierarchically structured evaluation criteria has to be processed A novel D number based Level Based Weight Assessment – Multi Attributive Border Approximation area Comparison (D LBWA-MABAC) model is used for selection of an automatic cannon for integration into combat vehicles Criteria weights are determined based on the improved LBWA-D model The traditional MABAC method has been further developed by integration of interval numbers A hybrid D LBWA-MABAC framework is used for evaluation of an automatic cannon for integration into combat vehicles Nine weapon systems used worldwide have been ranked in this paper This multicriteria approach allows decision makers to assess options objectively and reach a rational decision regarding the selection of an optimal weapon system Validation of the proposed methodology is performed through sensitivity analysis which studies how changes in the weights of the best criterion and the elasticity coefficient affect the ranking results

Application of building information modeling in designing fire evacuation-a case study

Abstract: In recent years, the construction industry has been actively seeking for possible applications of Building Information Modeling (BIM), including the domain of building disaster-prevention management. BIM enables us to present a facility layout in threedimension (3D) and carry the disaster-prevention objects and information whereas the traditional approach can only be presented in two-dimension. Therefore, it could be possible to improve the traditional two-dimensional (2D) plane of building disaster-prevention management. By focusing on fire disaster, this study develops a BIM-based model to support disaster-prevention management. This model includes four modules: personnel safety evaluation, escape route planning, education and training, and equipment maintenance modules. The personnel safety evaluation module integrates BIM with a type of fire simulation software (Fire Dynamics Simulator), while the escape route planning module and safety education and training module help generate escape routes and emergency exits according to the 3D functions of BIM. The firefighting equipment maintenance module utilizes the information management ability provided by the BIM to demonstrate 3D location information and condition (maintenance records) of all fire equipment, to increase the quality of the safety education, and ensuring the all fire equipment are maintained in great condition. Above all, this proposed model is applied to a high-tech facility for testing its feasibility.