The paper considers the solution of an urgent scientific and technical problem of developing a tilt angle sensor designed for automated position measurement of optical and optoelectronic systems. The principle of operation of the tilt angle sensor or inclinometer is to measure the direction of acceleration of gravity in the coordinate system associated with the target object, which allows calculating the angles of deviation of the vertical axis of the object from the ideal position. Capacitive sensors measure the angle of inclination by monitoring changes in capacitance due to external influences and often have a fairly simple design. In this paper, we consider a sensor design that uses a metal ball moving in a dielectric tube with electrodes attached to it. To investigate the possibilities of optimizing the device, a mock-up was developed on which the change in capacitance was analyzed depending on the size of the ball, the diameter of the tube and the shape of the electrodes. An important goal of this study was to determine the optimal diameter of the ball inside the dielectric tube to obtain the most noticeable changes in capacitance. The best results were obtained using a metal ball with a diameter slightly smaller than that of a dielectric tube. To measure the capacitance the "capacity–frequency" conversion can be used, followed by measuring the latter using a microcontroller. The resulting capacitance values are very small, which leads to a significant impact of any connecting wires and requires reducing the distance between the primary converter and the signal processing circuit, which can be achieved using micromechanics and microelectromechanics technologies and integrating the entire sensor design into one miniature housing. At the same time, with a decrease in the size of the elements of the primary converter, the value of the detected capacitance will obviously decrease, which will significantly complicate its conversion into an electrical signal.

Keywords: tilt angle, electronic sensor, inclinometer, position control, capacity change, primary converter, auto generator, miniaturization

The article explores the actor model as implemented in the Elixir programming language, which builds upon the principles of the Erlang language. The actor model is an approach to parallel programming where independent entities, called actors, communicate with each other through asynchronous messages. The article details the main concepts of Elixir, such as comparison with a sample, data immutability, types and collections, and mechanisms for working with the actors. Special attention is paid to the practical aspects of creating and managing actors, their interaction and maintenance. This article will be valuable for researchers and developers interested in parallel programming and functional programming languages.

Keywords: actor model, elixir, parallel programming, pattern matching, data immutability, processes, messages, mailbox, state, recursion, asynchrony, distributed systems, functional programming, fault tolerance, scalability

The analysis of the environmental impact of the largest enterprises located in the Southern and Northern industrial zones of the linear city of Volgograd has been carried out, and the need to change approaches to designing a comfortable urban environment, which currently take into account the average data for characterizing the ecological state of a particular territory, has been shown. The analysis confirmed the need to take into account the local impact of industrial enterprises on the components of the urban environment when justifying the selection and planning of appropriate modern spaces within the framework of the Federal Project "Creating a comfortable Urban environment".

Keywords: urban environment, comfort, urban environment quality index, modern spaces, environmental analysis, environmental friendliness, environmental safety

The article contains the results of the inspection of power transmission line structures within the framework of the preparation of design documentation for the reconstruction of cable racks and power transmission line supports due to the increase in the diameter of cables and, as a consequence, the increase in the load on the racks located in the Chaunsky District of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug. The article presents a geodetic survey of load-bearing structures (determination of deflections and displacements of structures), lists of defects and damages, verification calculations of structures, and measures to strengthen structures.

Keywords: bearing capacity, inspection of structures, overhead power lines, wooden structures, supports, overpasses

The article presents the existing methods of reducing the dimensionality of data for teaching machine models of natural language. The concepts of text vectorization and word-form embedding are introduced. The task of text classification is being formed. The stages of classifier training are being formed. A classifying neural network is being designed. A series of experiments is being conducted to determine the effect of reducing the dimension of word-form embeddings on the quality of text classification. The results of evaluating the work of trained classifiers are compared.

Keywords: natural language processing, vectorization, word-form embedding, text classification, data dimensionality reduction, classifier

The paper considers the issue of using a computer vision system to control the quality of products in the control algorithm of a mechatronic sorting station. Shoe products are chosen as an example. The developed system is based on machine learning methods for image recognition by segmentation. As a result, a neural network model was created, and a program was written for identifying and selecting objects using a camera for subsequent sorting of defective products. The program contains three modules: initialization for declaring all variables, models, classes, video stream from the camera; the main module, containing an internal loop for each segmented object; a subroutine for completing the work. The introduction of computer vision into the control algorithm increases the efficiency and flexibility of the quality control system, and improves the accuracy of measuring the parameters of objects for their subsequent sorting.

Keywords: mechatronic station, sorting, computer vision, image segmentation, neural network training, control algorithm

The application of a mechanical-empirical method of designing road pavement for predicting track formation on the surface of road structures is discussed in the article . The occurrence of ruts is one of the most common types of defects in road surfaces, significantly reducing safety and comfort of movement. MEPDG calculation models were used in this work for assessing the stability of a road structure to the accumulation of plastic deformations. Models takes into account factors such as the intensity and axial load of transport, climatic conditions, and the physic and mechanical properties of coating materials. An example of predicting the depth of a track using the considered method is given.

Keywords: rutting, mechanical and empirical method, road pavement, forecasting, MEPDG, traffic loads, climatic conditions

In the work describes the extreme filtering method and the author's approaches that allow adapting it to work in real time: frame-by-frame processing and the method with signal loading. Further, solutions are presented that can be used to implement the above on real devices. The first solution is to use the Multiprocessing library for the Python language. The second approach involves creating a client-server application and sending asynchronous POST requests to implement the frame-by-frame signal processing method. The third method is also associated with the development of a client-server application, but with the WebSocket protocol, not HTTP, as in the previous approach. Then, the results are presented, and conclusions are made about the suitability of the author's approaches and solutions for working on real devices. It is noted that the solution based on the use of the WebSocket protocol is of particular interest. This solution is suitable for both the frame-by-frame signal processing method and the method with value loading. It is also noted that all approaches proposed by the author are workable, which is confirmed by the time values ​​and the coincidence of the graphs.

Keywords: extreme filtering, frame-by-frame signal processing method, method with value loading, Multiprocessing, HTTP, WebSocket, REST, JSON, Python, microcontrollers, single-board computers

The article is devoted to the automation of the process of managing road construction works at a manufacturing enterprise. Among the means of communication in Russia, highways are in the first place in terms of length. Construction of new roads, repair and bringing the existing roads to regulatory requirements is a complex process that can be characterized as a project. The process of project-oriented management of road construction works is formalized, project limitations are defined. The enlarged milestones of project-oriented management of road construction works are highlighted, including the stages of initialization and implementation. The categories of system users and their functions are defined. A class diagram of the information system for managing road construction works is provided. An algorithm for the operation of an automated system for managing road construction works based on a project-oriented approach is developed and described in detail. Formalization of the calculation of the percentage of project readiness is carried out based on the significance coefficient. Examples of implementing the algorithm stages in the information system and generating analytical reports in the system are given. The reports generated in the system are described in detail. The economic efficiency of the proposed automation system is substantiated.

Keywords: road construction works, project-oriented management, highway, automation, reporting, significance coefficient, project, project resources, performance indicator, construction, repair

The ancient fortress located on the territory of the prince's estate of Zabota, on the left bank of the Chegema River, currently located between Lechinkai and Chegem II, is the subject of this article. The article examines the unique Kabardian stone structures, analyzes their distinctive characteristics and compares them with typical stone buildings of the late Middle Ages in Kabardino-Balkaria. In addition, the article examines how the culture and traditions of the region influenced the design of stone products, as evidenced by the architectural solutions used in the construction. The research conducted in this article focuses on the study of archaeological finds in order to reconstruct the history of a particular region and track socio-cultural changes that have occurred over a long period of time. The scientific basis of this study is based on materials collected in museums and bibliographic research.

Keywords: architecture, fortress, hillforts, fortifications, settlements, residence, fortification, stone structure, North Caucasus, Kabarda

The article considers the options for visual programming of information support means for software and information complexes for UAV operators training. The main criterion indicators for systematically organizing the set of components for reusing program code are identified. An example of an unmanned payload carrier in various representative forms of visualization is given. A comparison of the labor intensity of developing the specified software and information implementations for the same unmanned robotics object with their normative labor intensity is shown. The variants of content filling during the development of the same material part of the considered device for various aspects of training specialists in the management and operation of UAV are considered. The principle of systematization of components by means of ordering the complexity of presentation and softwarе implementation is shown.

Keywords: risk forecasting, information support, training of unmanned aircraft systems operators, labor intensity assessment

As part of the analysis of the environmental situation on the territory of the Russian Federation in 2023, it was found that in 120 cities the level of atmospheric air pollution exceeds the permissible hygienic standards. Industrial areas are considered "hot spots" where various air pollutants are generated as a result of ongoing industrial activity. An assessment of the NDVI index values and the compliance of the landscaping area of the sanitary protection zones of the largest enterprises of the Northern Industrial Zone of Volgograd, located in the immediate vicinity of residential buildings, with established regional standards was carried out. The data obtained showed low values of the NDVI index and non-compliance of the landscaping area with the established requirements, which confirms the need for systematic monitoring of the condition of green spaces, the implementation of projects for landscaping sanitary protection zones, taking into account the resistance of the rock composition of plantings to harmful impurities contained in the ambient air of the plant.

Keywords: object of negative impact, sanitary protection zone, landscaping, normalized vegetation index, pollutant emissions, air quality of an urbanized area

A class of mathematical methods for code channel division has been developed based on the use of pairs of orthogonal encoding and decoding matrices, the components of which are polynomials and integers. The principles of constructing schemes for implementing code channel combining on the transmitting side and arithmetic code channel division on the receiving side of the communication system and examples of such schemes are presented. The proposed approach will significantly simplify the design of encoding and decoding devices used in space and satellite communication systems.

Keywords: telecommunications systems, telecommunications devices, multiplexing, code division of channels, matrix analysis, encoding matrices, synthesis method, orthogonal matrices, integers

The presented program for operation/monitoring of the mill foundation includes monitoring the development of crack width by installing beacons, monitoring the foundation vibration by means of sensors installed in the equipment structure and geodetic monitoring of foundation settlement by means of an electronic tacheometer and a level. Monitoring was performed due to an increase in the vibration level of the equipment installed on the foundation and the detection of foundation defects in the form of cracks and concrete chips.

Keywords: monitoring, bearing capacity, foundation, dynamic load, concrete, reinforcement

The article discusses the main methods of carbon black granulation, and compares the results with an existing industrial installation. The granulation process is necessary to convert powdered carbon black into homogeneous granules in order to simplify its further transportation and use. Despite the wide variety of granulation methods, there are problems with the uniformity of granules, equipment wear, and the formation of stagnant zones. As a result of the experiments conducted on the laboratory granulator described in the article, photos of the results are provided. Each of the methods used has a description of stagnation zones, which allows us to conclude that the most efficient method is to convert powdered carbon black into granules.

Keywords: pelletizing, wear, granulator, rotor fingers, experiment, technique, carbon black