Clock
synchronization
is
an
important
challenge
in
the
Internet
of
Things
(IoT),
especially
for
wireless
sensor
networks
(WSNs).
It
refers
to
aligning
timekeeping
multiple
devices
or
systems
a
common
reference
time.
ensures
accuracy
and
reliability
collected
data,
which
are
often
used
critical
applications,
such
as
environmental
monitoring
security.
However,
clock
techniques
can
significantly
impact
resources,
including
energy
consumption
computing
power.
In
this
paper,
we
present
novel
approach
WSNs,
low-resource
networks.
To
minimize
address
constraint
limited
resources
nodes,
randomly
select
subset
neighbors,
contrast
existing
methods
consider
all
neighbors.
Subsequently,
each
node
selects
half
values
from
chosen
nodes
compute
average.
Finally,
adjusts
its
computed
Experimental
evaluation
results
show
that
system
achieves
after
4
iterations
requires
only
one
additional
iteration
when
10%
malicious.
The
proposed
technique
reduces
influence
malicious
storage
space,
computation
time,
consumption,
IoT
applications.
International Journal of River Basin Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 18
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Given
the
growing
climate
variability,
quantifying
droughts
has
gained
significant
importance,
particularly
in
agriculturally
concentrated
areas
such
as
Iowa.
This
study
presents
a
novel
approach
for
evaluating
risk
of
agricultural
drought,
which
combines
geospatial
methods
with
fuzzy
logic
algorithm.
The
integrates
diverse
array
meteorological,
physical,
and
social
factors,
yielding
more
comprehensive
nuanced
understanding
impacts
drought.
covered
sector
within
Corn
Belt
region
Iowa
formulated
maps
illustrating
vulnerability
drought
timeframe
spanning
from
2015
to
2021.
illustrate
progress
analysis,
fully
representing
spatial
temporal
dimensions
uniqueness
this
is
ascribed
its
methodological
framework,
thorough
assessment
prior
research
inform
assignment
weights
parameters
logic-based
index.
findings
demonstrate
notable
increase
proportion
Iowa's
land
area
classified
at
a'very
high'
risk,
rising
0.66%
5.39%
2018.
upward
trend
suggests
an
escalating
susceptibility
conditions.
Mid-Iowa
western
portion
state
exhibited
increased
'high'
'extremely
threats
during
period.
accuracy
our
was
validated
using
Kappa
coefficient
75%.
indicator
potential
be
utilized
context
mitigation
program
monitoring.
Moreover,
methodology
can
modified
implementation
geographical
across
globe.
Water Environment Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96(8)
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Water
pollution
has
become
a
major
concern
in
recent
years,
affecting
over
2
billion
people
worldwide,
according
to
UNESCO.
This
can
occur
by
either
naturally,
such
as
algal
blooms,
or
man-made
when
toxic
substances
are
released
into
water
bodies
like
lakes,
rivers,
springs,
and
oceans.
To
address
this
issue
monitor
surface-level
local
bodies,
an
informative
real-time
vision-based
surveillance
system
been
developed
conjunction
with
large
language
models
(LLMs).
integrated
camera
connected
Raspberry
Pi
for
processing
input
frames
is
further
linked
LLMs
generating
contextual
information
regarding
the
type,
causes,
impact
of
pollutants
on
both
human
health
environment.
multi-model
setup
enables
authorities
take
necessary
steps
mitigate
it.
train
vision
model,
seven
types
found
bloom,
synthetic
foams,
dead
fishes,
oil
spills,
wooden
logs,
industrial
waste
run-offs,
trashes
were
used
achieving
accurate
detection.
ChatGPT
API
model
generate
about
detected.
Thus,
conduct
autonomously
alert
immediate
action,
eliminating
need
intervention.
PRACTITIONER
POINTS:
Combines
cameras
pollutant
information.
Uses
YOLOv5
detect
fish,
waste.
Supports
various
modules
environments,
including
drones
mobile
apps
broad
monitoring.
Educates
environmental
healthand
alerts
pollution.
EarthArXiv (California Digital Library),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 16, 2023
Due
to
the
shifting
climate,
extreme
events
are
being
observed
more
frequently
globally.
Drought
is
one
of
most
common
natural
hazards
that
severely
impacts
communities
in
terms
economic
losses
and
agricultural
production
disruption.
Considering
global
trade,
drought
an
region
affects
food
security
other
regions
because
disrupted
supply.
Decision-makers
often
consult
susceptibility
maps
when
preparing
mitigation
plans
so
adverse
a
event
can
be
reduced.
Creating
demanding,
requiring
lot
data
(i.e.,
hydrological
land
use),
expertise,
thorough
assessment
accurately
picture
vulnerable
region’s
condition.
The
process
also
relies
on
complex
hydrometeorological
models.
objective
this
investigation
examine
vulnerability
impact
formulate
susceptibility,
exposure,
risk
by
considering
multitude
atmospheric,
physical
social
indicators.
Subsequent
notion,
fuzzy
logic
algorithm
has
been
devised
assigning
comprehensive
array
weights
each
parameter
derived
from
exhaustive
literature
review
used
for
preliminary
state
Iowa.
This
located
Corn
Belt
region,
its
primary
activity
agriculture.
Iowa
have
generated
period
spanning
2015
2021
validated
using
Kappa
coefficient.
produced
support
decisions
Journal of Hydroinformatics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(4), P. 1531 - 1545
Published: July 1, 2023
Abstract
The
assessment
of
visual
blockages
in
cross-drainage
hydraulic
structures,
such
as
culverts
and
bridges,
is
crucial
for
ensuring
their
efficient
functioning
preventing
flash
flooding
incidents.
extraction
blockage-related
information
through
computer
vision
algorithms
can
provide
valuable
insights
into
the
blockage.
However,
absence
comprehensive
datasets
has
posed
a
significant
challenge
effectively
training
models.
In
this
study,
we
explore
use
synthetic
data,
images
culvert
(SIC)
hydraulics
lab
dataset
(VHD),
combination
with
limited
real-world
dataset,
openings
blockage
(ICOB),
to
evaluate
performance
opening
detector.
Faster
Region-based
Convolutional
Neural
Network
(Faster
R-CNN)
model
ResNet50
backbone
was
used
impact
data
evaluated
two
experiments.
first
involved
different
combinations
while
second
reduced
images.
results
experiment
revealed
that
structured
training,
where
were
initial
ICOB
fine-tuning,
resulted
slightly
improved
detection
performance.
showed
conjunction
number
images,
significantly
degradation
rates.
Authorea (Authorea),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 21, 2024
Water
level
data
is
critical
for
hydrologic
model
calibration.
The
extensive
river
camera
networks,
in
conjunction
with
advanced
deep
learning
techniques,
form
the
foundation
imaging-based
monitoring
of
water
trends.
However,
limited
annotated
and
tedious
local
deployment
restricts
applicability
models
new
scenarios.
This
study
proposes
a
novel
transferable
framework
by
combining
General
AI
domain-specific
segmentation,
uses
static
observer
flooding
index
(SOFI)
as
proxy
variations.
Segment
Anything
Model
(SAM),
generic
computer
vision
Meta
AI,
segmenting
images
into
discrete
while
semantically
unknown
objects.
A
ResUnet
pre-trained
on
non-local
dataset
simultaneously
identifies
pixels
highest
probability
being
water,
which
are
then
overlaid
onto
segmented
to
specify
object.
was
applied
image
sequences
acquired
from
cameras
stationed
at
four
locations
Tewkesbury,
UK,
segmentation
trend
monitoring.
SOFI
time
series
were
calculated
based
masks
underwent
quality
control
using
an
unsupervised
clustering
method.
obtained
signal
showed
average
correlation
0.83
real
fluctuations,
significantly
surpassing
single
model's
0.54.
provided
qualified
calibration
referring
both
error
magnitudes
distribution
patterns.
Our
has
thus
moved
toward
ease-of-use
implementation
Authorea (Authorea),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 25, 2024
Water
level
variations
influence
the
biochemical
and
hydrological
processes
within
rivers.
Through
extensive
river
camera
networks,
obtaining
reliable
water
segmentations
from
image
data
can
practically
support
monitoring
of
levels.
However,
limited
annotated
tedious
local
deployment
restrict
applicability
segmentation
models
in
new
scenarios.
To
pursue
transferability,
this
study
proposes
a
novel
framework
that
combines
domain-specific
with
General
AI
for
segmentation.
The
utilizes
ResUnet
model
pretrained
on
non-local
dataset
to
identify
pixels
highest
probability
being
water.
Segment
Anything
Model
(SAM),
promptable
foundational
computer
vision
developed
by
Meta
AI,
is
then
employed
use
these
as
prompts
generating
masks.
Different
prompt
modes
SAM
are
compared.
We
applied
sequences
acquired
cameras
stationed
at
four
locations
Tewkesbury,
UK.
significantly
improved
performance,
an
increase
over
15%
Intersection
Union
(IoU)
ResUnet.
Meanwhile,
results
substantiated
point
more
optimal
mode
feeding
prior
knowledge
SAM.
static
observer
flooding
index
(SOFI)
time
series
calculated
based
framework’s
segmented
masks
under
exhibit
average
correlation
0.90
real
fluctuations,
surpassing
single
model’s
0.54.
Our
thus
represents
step
toward
implementing
robust
trend
monitoring.
Authorea (Authorea),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2024
Water
level
variations
influence
the
biochemical
and
hydrological
processes
within
river
networks.
Through
cameras,
obtaining
reliable
water
segmentation
from
image
data
can
practically
support
monitoring
of
level.
However,
limited
annotated
tedious
local
deployment
restrict
applicability
current
deep
learning
models
in
new
scenarios.
To
pursue
transferability,
this
study
proposes
a
novel
framework
that
combines
domain-specific
with
General
AI
for
segmentation.
The
utilizes
ResUnet
model
pre-trained
on
non-local
dataset
to
identify
pixel
highest
probability
being
image.
Segment
Anything
Model
(SAM),
promptable
foundational
computer
vision
developed
by
Meta
AI,
is
then
adopted
use
as
prompt
generating
masks.
When
prompted,
different
modes
SAM
are
used
comparison.
We
applied
sequences
acquired
cameras
stationed
at
four
locations
Tewkesbury,
UK.
significantly
improved
performance,
an
increase
over
15%
Intersection
Union
(IoU)
single
model.
Meanwhile,
results
substantiated
point
optimal
mode
feeding
prior
knowledge
SAM.
static
observer
flooding
index
(SOFI)
time
series
calculated
based
framework’s
segmented
masks
under
exhibit
average
correlation
0.90
real
fluctuations,
surpassing
0.54
attained
ResUnet.
Our
thus
represents
step
toward
implementing
robust
trend
monitoring.