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The available tools for damage identification in civil engineering structures are known to be computationally expensive and data-demanding. This paper proposes a comprehensive machine learning based damage identification (CMLDI) method that…
Accurate perception of the marine environment through robust multi-object tracking (MOT) is essential for ensuring safe vessel navigation and effective maritime surveillance. However, the complicated maritime environment often causes camera…
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