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Windy_Skies · March 14, 2023, 9:23pm

Discourse does however.

Write this $ LaTex $ to get this LaTex .

Windy_Skies · March 15, 2023, 12:04am

I’ve said this before, this is what we see. You can’t paste images from your email.

Please change the equations to be written in LaTex, the variables also. Please put the LaTex code between $ $ , like so: $ My LaTex Code $ .

To characterize a classic kite under Floquet theory, you need to write a linearized equation of motion for the kite’s position and orientation around an equilibrium state. Then you need to find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the monodromy matrix, which is obtained by evaluating e^{A(T)}, where T is the period of A(t).

The eigenvalues are the Floquet multipliers and they determine the stability of the equilibrium state. If all eigenvalues have modulus less than one, then the equilibrium state is stable.

The Lagrangian for the kite is given by:

L= \frac{1}{2} m(\dot{x}^2+\dot{y}^2)-mgycos\theta + \frac{1}{2}I\dot{\theta}^2-T(xsin\theta-ycos\theta) (1)

where L is the Lagrangian, m is the mass of the kite, x and y are the horizontal and vertical coordinates of the kite’s center of mass, g is the gravitational acceleration, \theta is the angle between the kite and the horizontal line, I is the moment of inertia of the kite about its center of mass, and T is the tension in the control line.

The Euler-Lagrange equations for this system are:

\frac{d}{dt}\frac{\partial L}{\partial \dot{x}}=\frac{\partial L}{\partial x} (2)

\frac{d}{dt}\frac{\partial L}{\partial \dot{y}}=\frac{\partial L}{\partial y} (3)

\frac{d}{dt}\frac{\partial L}{\partial \dot{\theta}}=\frac{\partial L}{\partial \theta} (4)

Substituting L from (1) into (2), (3), and (4), we get:

mx''+Tsin\theta=0 (5)

my''+Tcos\theta-mg=0 (6)

I\theta''+Txcos\theta+Tysin\theta=0 (7)

These are nonlinear equations that depend on x, y, \theta, and their derivatives. To linearize them around an equilibrium state, we need to find a set of values for x_0, y_0, \theta_0, and T_0 that satisfy:

mx''_0+T_0sin\theta_0=0

my''_0+T_0cos\theta_0-mg=0

I\theta''_0+T_0xcos\theta_0+T_0ysin\theta_0=0

Windy_Skies · March 15, 2023, 12:48am

https://www.reddit.com/r/MachineLearning/comments/11rc02e/news_openai_announced_gpt4/

PierreB · March 15, 2023, 5:44am

I guess that as soon as the format issues have been resolved by putting LaTex code between two $, @AweEnthusiast John’s two posts on AI will return to the top of their respective topics with comment(s), where they were, having no reason more to be on Slow Chat…

Indeed, it is only a matter of $.

Windy_Skies · March 15, 2023, 7:57am

GPT-4 Khan Academy In Depth Demo

Windy_Skies · March 15, 2023, 8:27am

Let’s focus on the first topic. It has multiple obvious issues that anyone should be able to notice. Can you explain to the reader what the most important ones are?

Writing for an audience you have to extend courtesies to make your text more easily digestible and the statements in it verifiable. Too many of them were not extended here to let the topic stay as it was. They can try again, within reason.

Windy_Skies · March 15, 2023, 9:58am

GPT 4: Full Breakdown (14 Crazy Details You May Have Missed) - Last One is Extra Wild

Windy_Skies · March 15, 2023, 12:54pm

ChatGPT:

I would like to generate electricity by pulling train locomotives with kites. Assuming the technology works, what would I need to do get my trains on the U.S. rail network?

Generating electricity by pulling train locomotives with kites is an innovative idea, and there may be some potential for its application in certain contexts. However, there are several factors to consider before attempting to introduce this technology on the U.S. rail network.

Firstly, it’s important to note that the U.S. rail network is heavily regulated, and any new technology or equipment would need to meet certain safety and operational standards. You would need to conduct a thorough review of the existing regulations and determine whether your technology meets the necessary standards.

Secondly, you would need to obtain approval from the railroads that operate on the network. The railroads are private companies that own and operate the majority of the rail network in the U.S., and they may have their own safety and operational standards that need to be met. You would need to engage with the railroads and provide them with information about your technology, including how it works and how it would integrate with their existing operations.

Thirdly, you would need to conduct a pilot test of your technology to demonstrate its viability and safety. This would likely involve working with a railroad to conduct a limited trial of your technology, during which you could gather data and feedback from the railroad and other stakeholders.

Finally, you would need to secure funding to develop and implement your technology. This could involve seeking grants or other funding opportunities from government agencies or private investors.

In summary, introducing a new technology like kite-powered train locomotives on the U.S. rail network would require careful planning, engagement with stakeholders, compliance with regulations and standards, and significant investment.

Please tell me all you know about track access fees.

Track access fees are fees charged by railroad companies to other companies that wish to use their tracks for transportation. These fees are charged on a per-mile basis and can vary widely depending on a variety of factors, such as the type of cargo, the volume of traffic, and the distance traveled.

Track access fees typically cover the use of the tracks, signaling systems, and other related infrastructure. In addition, railroads may charge fees for other services such as loading and unloading cargo, storing equipment, and providing access to facilities such as intermodal yards or transloading facilities.

The specific fees charged for track access can vary depending on the railroad company and the specific circumstances of the shipment. Fees may be negotiable, and shippers may be able to obtain discounts for larger volumes of cargo or for long-term contracts. In addition, some railroads may offer incentives for shippers who are able to operate their trains in a more fuel-efficient or environmentally friendly manner.

Railroad companies typically determine track access fees based on a variety of factors, including the cost of maintaining and operating the tracks and other infrastructure, the level of demand for track access, and the competition from other railroads and other modes of transportation.

In the United States, track access fees are regulated by the Surface Transportation Board (STB), which is an independent federal agency responsible for overseeing the railroad industry. The STB has the authority to review and approve the fees charged by railroad companies to ensure that they are reasonable and not discriminatory. Shippers who believe that they are being charged unreasonable or discriminatory fees can file a complaint with the STB for review.

In summary, track access fees are a key cost component of using the railway network for transportation, and they can vary widely depending on a variety of factors. Shippers who are interested in using the railway network should be aware of the specific fees charged by the railroad companies and be prepared to negotiate these fees to obtain the best possible terms for their shipments.

Please write a very long article about abandoned railway lines for someone who would like to make use of them to test a new technology.

Abandoned railway lines offer a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and innovators to test new technologies and develop new business models. These unused tracks are often available for purchase or lease from the railroad companies that own them, and can provide an ideal testing ground for a wide variety of innovative projects.

One potential use for abandoned railway lines is as a test bed for new transportation technologies. For example, companies developing new types of autonomous vehicles or drones could use the tracks to test their systems in a controlled environment, away from the risks and uncertainties of public roads. Similarly, researchers developing new propulsion systems for trains or other modes of transportation could use the tracks to test their technologies in a real-world setting.

Another potential use for abandoned railway lines is as a site for renewable energy projects. The tracks and surrounding land could be used for the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, or other types of clean energy systems. In addition, the abandoned rail infrastructure, including bridges and tunnels, could be repurposed for hydroelectric power generation.

Abandoned railway lines could also be used as a site for innovative recreational and tourism projects. For example, the tracks and surrounding land could be developed into a bike or hiking trail, providing a new and unique outdoor experience for visitors. Similarly, the tracks could be used for the development of railbike or railcart tours, offering a novel way to explore the local countryside.

The use of abandoned railway lines for testing new technologies and developing innovative projects is not without challenges. For example, the tracks may require significant repairs or upgrades before they can be used, and the cost of acquiring or leasing the land and infrastructure can be substantial. In addition, there may be regulatory or legal barriers to using the tracks for certain types of projects.

However, with careful planning and collaboration with local stakeholders and government agencies, these challenges can be overcome. Entrepreneurs and innovators who are interested in using abandoned railway lines for testing new technologies or developing innovative projects should consider working with local economic development agencies or other organizations to identify opportunities and navigate the regulatory and legal landscape.

In conclusion, abandoned railway lines offer a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and innovators to test new technologies and develop new business models. Whether for transportation, renewable energy, or recreational purposes, these unused tracks provide a valuable resource that can be repurposed to support new and innovative projects. With careful planning and collaboration, abandoned railway lines can be a valuable asset for communities and businesses looking to build a more sustainable and innovative future.

Freeflying · March 15, 2023, 5:54pm

There somewhere like this where I live? About 100 track miles of of former London and southwestern railway track? It forms part of the castleman corkscrew? It could connect to Christchurch, brockenhurst, sailisbury, Poole, and the old Somerset and Dorset line? Vai Wimborne. I had asked a Mp if we could rebuild it? There are a few major obstacles? However not impossible to overcome with the right know how? I’m also aware of an update to the atmospheric railway

That could be totally green energy?
I suggest having the castle man corkscrew as a test bed for green railway technology? Ive walked parts of the old track bed. There is room to add extra stops? Moors valley and ferndown industrial estate? Even west moors, three legged cross? On the sailisbury spur? I wanted it for the railway preservation front? But had a mind for some way to run green energy locomotives? Sir Christopher Chope mp. I bet there are many potential site globally that could be brought into service?
@Windy_Skies chatGTP seams to think like I do? Funnily enough?
I haven’t the resources myself but with the right investors? The uk can have a test bed or two? @Rodread might be a few places up near you? If I remember my railway history right? Pretty sure there a old whiskey line that could be used? Kite powered railways? A very neat idea? Just get past the planners will be tricky? Hijack something remote and it might work?
There one railway that needs saving it doon valley? Due to the landowner selling? £25000 needed? But you might be able to wangle a deal? That service a few purposes?

So yes. There are options? Even old dock lines? Kite boarder kites would spice things up? Especially with direct transfer of electricity? It almost a dream come true? Just depends what your looking for?

AweEnthusiast · March 16, 2023, 6:32pm

Closely related but not exactly the same thing-

Lattice waves travel along the kite train line.
Metachronal waves travel along the kite train tails.

(56) 50 Kite Train - but not for long! - YouTube

Windy_Skies · March 19, 2023, 9:59am