Proposta para a estimativa da acurácia de redes geodésicas horizontais integrando análise de robustez e de covariância

The goal of this paper is to present a methodology for quality control of horizontal geodetic networks through robustness and covariance analysis. In the proposed methodology, the positional accuracy of each point is estimated by a possible bias in their position (based on robustness analysis), in addition to its own positional precision (uncertainty) (through covariance analysis), being a measure independently from the choice of the datum. Besides presenting the theoretical development of the method, its application is demonstrated in a numerical example. The results indicate that, in general, the greater the distance of an unknown point to the control(s) point(s) of the network, the greater is the propagation of random errors on this unknown point, and the smaller the number of redundant observations around a unknown point, the greater the influence of possible (undetected) non-random errors on this point.

Determinação de 'SB' e 'PB' em embalagens de poli(tereftalato) de etileno (PET) por espectrometria de absorção atômica com fonte contínua e de alta resolução em forno de grafite empregando amostragem direta de sólidos

Pós-graduação em Química - IQ

Efeitos do teor de umidade da madeira no fresamento de Pinus Elliottii

Pós-graduação em Engenharia Mecânica - FEG

ZTD em tempo quase real via Estações GNSS Terrestres: estratégia de processamento para o GIPSY-OASIS II e combinação das séries temporais

Pós-graduação em Ciências Cartográficas - FCT

Efeito da endogamia em Cotesia flavipes (Cameron, 1891) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) criada em Diatraea saccharalis (Fabricius, 1794) (Lepidoptera Crambidae) ao longo de gerações

Pós-graduação em Agronomia (Entomologia Agrícola) - FCAV

Assinaturas de seleção em bovinos da raça Canchim

Pós-graduação em Genética e Melhoramento Animal - FCAV

Desenvolvimento e validação de método analítico empregando cromatografia gasosa ultrarrápida para quantificação de teor total de ésteres em amostras de biodiesel

Pós-graduação em Química - IQ

Desenvolvimento de um método simples, limpo e rápido para a determinação de fluoroquinolonas em formulações farmacêuticas

Pós-graduação em Química - IQ

Desenvolvimento de um método limpo para análise de 5-hidroximetil-2furfuraldeído em mel

Pós-graduação em Química - IQ

Correlation between sleep and quality of life in cerebral palsy

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Radioterapia de Intensidade Modulada (IMRT): princípios e técnicas

Neste trabalho, o tema central será a Radioterapia de Intensidade Modulada (IMRT). Quanto a metodologia, trata-se fundamentalmente de uma pesquisa bibliográfica somada ao acompanhamento da rotina da IMRT no Hospital Sírio Libanês e do acompanhamento do controle de qualidade do planejamento com o equipamento MapCHECK no Hospital A. C. Camargo. Os principais objetivos deste trabalho são: descrever a técnica, os seus princípios de funcionamento, os testes de aceite, o comissionamento, o controle de qualidade e a rotina clínica. Para desta maneira, avaliar a IMRT, a sua viabilidade e a importância do físico e da equipe multiprofissional no processo de implementação

Otimização do processo de MRP (Material Requirement Planning) de embalagens: uma aplicação da metodologia lean six sigma em uma indústria de agronegócios

There is a growing search for continuous improvement within the companies which creates an obligation of reducing and when it is possible eliminating waste. Production Planning and Control Department (PCP) is not out of this question, making necessary the application of methods and creation of tools that eliminate steps which do not add value to the planning process. This paper aims to develop a tool which concentrates in just one place all the necessary information to make the packaging material requirement planning (MRP) in a agribusiness company. Besides, it also aims, in a more visual way and using devices that prevent mistakes (Poka-Yoke), to reduce the number of reviews and mistakes made by analysts. As a result, an Excel spreadsheet was developed. This spreadsheet shows what happens with the status of planning and receiving of packaging, giving some advices when some critical situation happens. The use of Lean Manufacturing Method and the action research method helped to well define the problem and to reduce the number of steps, spreadsheets and time of process in 80%, 60% and 75%, respectively

Desenvolvimento de algoritmos para a avaliação quantitativa de imagens de fantomas mamográficos

There are many advantages when using a phantom for the evaluation of the mammographic images, one of them is to test the visibility of the distribution of objects that constitute it, and then, set the best image in order to obtain a diagnostic medical insurance, trying to reach the best risk - benefit ratio for the patient. Typically, the quality of the mammographic image is performed by subjective and quantitative assessments. This study developed algorithms that can quantitatively evaluate digital images (DICOM), obtained from mammographic phantom consisting of test objects. The results were adjusted by the response of the subjective evaluation performed by experts in radiology. This procedure aims to create an independence of the experts in radiology in daily tests of quality control in routine clinical diagnostic radiology

Avaliação das condições de uso de um equipamento de tomografia computadorizada e otimização de protocolos de crânio empregados na rotina do HCFMB-UNESP

Almost forty years computed tomography (CT) has been one of the most powerful tools in diagnostic imaging. However, this modality delivers relatively high doses to their patients. It is known that the inappropriate use and unnecessary radiation may be associated with a significant risk of cancer, especially in pediatric patients. Moreover, the quality assurance in CT, provided and required by Portaria 453/98 and the guide of the RE 1016/05, ensures that the images generated by computer tomography provide reliable diagnostic information with doses as low as reasonably achievable. This research aimed to make the quality control (QC) of CT equipment; establish a better relationship between dose and noise on the image to protocols of skull CT according to the study of optimization proposed in 2005 by Daros; and assess the dose distribution in different cranial organs for protocols of adult and pediatric use in the routine of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging of HCFMB-UNESP. The equipment used for testing QC, optimization and dosimetry was a third generation tomograph GE Sytec 3000i

Estudo de um método automatizado para o cálculo da profundidade de visualização dos equipamentos de ultrassonografia

Ultrasound is the term that describes the sound waves with higher frequencies than human hearing. Ultrasound used in medical diagnosis is a modality based on the use of sound energy and the acoustic properties of the various parts of the body to produce images of stationary and moving tissues. However, despite the ease of use and security that this modality offers for not using ionizing radiation, one should ensure the accuracy and optimum performance of the equipment, which results in precise diagnoses. To accomplish that, periodic quality control tests must be performed, which include: physical and mechanical inspection of the equipment, image uniformity, depth of penetration/visualization, accuracy of distances, axial and lateral resolution, dead zone and doppler sensitivity. This work intends to study a computerized method for calculating the depth of penetration of ultrasound, comparing it to the observerdependent method currently used. The images were collected during the quality control tests of ultrasound equipment. The results of the comparison between the visual and computerized methods were not conclusive for selecting the safest methodology for obtaining the depth of visualization