Probe placement using genetic algorithm analysis
US6006604A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F23/296
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for determining an optimized solution of positions for N liquid surface sensors used to gauge quantity of liquid in the container, comprising the steps of: a) defining geometric limits of the container in terms of coordinates of a three axis (x,y,z) reference coordinate system assigned to the container; b) defining a chromosome structure for an individual, wherein said chromosome structure identifies a solution in terms of position data of the N sensors; c) determining a population of individuals wherein each individual in said population is a possible solution within said geometric limits; each individual having a respective chromosome; and d) executing a genetic algorithm on said population to identify a solution that meets a performance criteria as measured by a predetermined cost function.
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