First-order derivatives: n additional function calls are needed. Second-order derivatives based on gradient calls, when the "grd" module is specified (Dennis and Schnabel 1983): n additional gradient ...

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Abstract: Change detection in remote sensing imagery is a crucial technique for Earth observation, primarily focusing on pixel-level segmentation of change regions between bitemporal images. The core ...

Abstract: The $\mathbf{8} / \mathbf{2 0} \mu$ s impulse current waveform is commonly used to assess the long-term operational performance of surge arrester resistors. However, the waveforms of impulse ...