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Newsletter
December 2004
1. Personals
1.1 Change of Address: Kumar M Bobba
Change of Address: Kumar M Bobba
Contributed by: Kumar M Bobba, bobba@ecs.umass.edu
New contact information:
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
University of Massachusetts
220 ELab, 160 Governors Drive
Amherst, MA 01003, USA
Email: bobba@ecs.umass.edu
Tel: 413-545-3363
Fax: 413-545-1027
Web Page: http://www.ecs.umass.edu/mie/faculty/bobba.htm
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1.2 Change of Address: Oliver Nelles
Change of Address: Oliver Nelles
Contributed by: Oliver Nelles, oliver.nelles@uni-siegen.de
My new contact information:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Oliver Nelles
Automatic Control - Mechatronics
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Siegen
Paul-Bonatz-Str. 9-11
D-57068 Siegen, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)271 740 4045
Fax: +49 (0)271 740 2365
E-mail: oliver.nelles@uni-siegen.de
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1.3 Change of Address: Peter Kootsookos
Change of Address: Peter Kootsookos
Contributed by: Peter Kootsookos, p.kootsookos@ieee.org
My new contact details:
Peter J. Kootsookos
United Technologies Research Center
MS 129-15
411 Silver Lane
East Hartford, CT 06108
USA
E-mail: kootsopj@utrc.utc.com
Telephone: (860) 610 7485
Fax: (860) 660 8616
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1.4 Change of Address: Zhengtao Ding
Change of Address: Zhengtao Ding
Contributed by: Zhengtao Ding, zhengtao.ding@manchester.ac.uk
Due to the merger of University of Manchester and UMIST to form the new
single University of Manchester, from 1 October 2004, Dr Zhengtao Ding is
with Control Systems Centre in the university with the full contact details
as follows:
Dr Zhengtao Ding
Control Systems Centre
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Manchester
PO Box 88
Manchester M60 1QD
United Kingdom
Email: zhengtao.ding@manchester.ac.uk
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2. General Announcements
2.1 Course: Constrained Control and Estimation
Course: Constrained Control and Estimation
Contributed by: Maria M. Seron, seron@ee.newcastle.edu.au
Dates: February 7 -- 11, 2005
Organiser: ARC Centre for Complex Dynamic Systems and Control, School of
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Newcastle,
Australia
Description
This course will give a comprehensive introduction to the topic of
constrained control and estimation. This subject has a long history in
practice particularly in the control of chemical processes and in channel
equalization in digital communications. Recently, significant advances have
also been made in the supporting theory. Thus, this is an opportune time to
describe the basic principles of this topic. The objective of this course is
therefore to provide a comprehensive overview of constrained control and
estimation aimed at researchers and/or practitioners. We also emphasise the
common links and connections between estimation and control problems. The
course will be illustrated by several real world examples which will enhance
its appeal to practitioners. Also, students will be given the opportunity to
try the methods on simple problems in hands-on laboratory sessions.
Lecturers
Professor Graham C. Goodwin - Univ. of Newcastle, Australia
Dr Jose A. De Dona - Univ. of Newcastle, Australia
Dr Maria M. Seron - Univ. of Newcastle, Australia
The Intended Audience
The course is aimed at research students and practicing engineers wishing to
gain an understanding of constrained control and estimation. Some background
in control system design is essential. Familiarity with basic state space
ideas is also necessary. Otherwise the course is self contained.
Teaching Material
The course is based on the book "Constrained Control and Estimation",
Goodwin, Seron and De Dona, Springer 2005. Lecture slides and related
material such as papers by the authors, Matlab routines, and so on can be
found on the book's companion website (see
http://murray.newcastle.edu.au/cce/)
Topics
Introduction to Constrained Control, Introduction to Constrained Estimation,
Convex Analysis, Optimality Conditions, Duality, Minimum Principle, Receding
Horizon Control, Background on Lyapunov Stability, Stability of Receding
Horizon Control, Receding Horizon Control for Linear Systems, Analytical
Solution of Constrained LQ Optimal Control for Horizon 2, Geometry of
Quadratic Programming, Explicit Characterisation of Receding Horizon
Control, Regional Solutions of Constrained LQ Optimal Control, Constrained
Estimation, Duality of Constrained Estimation and Control, Structure of the
Hessian, Output Feedback Optimal Control with Constraints, Finite Alphabet
Control with Audio Application, Finite Alphabet Estimation, Channel
Equalisaton, Ship Rudder-Roll Stabilisation, Cross-Directional Control
Fees
Non-academics: 2000 AUD
External Academics: 1500 AUD
External Students: 500 AUD
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2.2 IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Electronic Newsletter
IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Electronic Newsletter
Contributed by: Derong Liu, dliu@ece.uic.edu
Annoucement of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Electronic Letter
To accommodate the growing needs of the computational intelligence community
at large, the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society has decided to initiate
an electronic letter as a source for rapid (monthly) dissemination of
information to the computational intelligence community around the world.
Submission and subscription information can be found at the web site
http://ci-eletter.org, or
http://liu.ece.uic.edu/eletter
Any items that you feel interested to the computational intelligence community
would be welcome.
Sincerely,
Derong Liu
Editor of the IEEE CIS Electronic Letter
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2.3 SIAM Germund Dahlquist Prize
SIAM Germund Dahlquist Prize
Contributed by: J.M. Littleton, littleton@siam.org
The Germund Dahlquist Prize
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
SIAM will present the Dahlquist Prize at the 2005 International Conference on
Scientific Computation and Differential Equations (SciCADE05), to be held May
23-27, 2005, at the Nagoya Congress Center in Nagoya, Japan.
The prize, established in 1995, is awarded to a young scientist (normally
under 45) for original contributions to fields associated with Germund
Dahlquist, especially the numerical solution of differential equations and
numerical methods for scientific computing.
Description of the Award
The award will consist of a certificate containing the citation and a cash
prize of $1,000. The recipient will be expected to present a talk at the
conference. SIAM will reimburse the prize recipient's reasonable travel
expenses to receive the award and deliver the talk.
Nominations
A letter of nomination, including a description of contributions, should be
sent by January 15, 2005, to:
Dahlquist Prize Selection Committee
Dr. Christian Lubich, Chair
c/o J. M. Littleton
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2688
phone: +1-215-382-9800
fax: +1-215-386-7999
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2.4 The IEEE Embargo is all but over
The IEEE Embargo is all but over
Contributed by: Michel Gevers, gevers@csam.ucl.ac.be
I am pleased to report that IEEE President A. Winston has ordered to
restore just about all services to members living in countries
submitted to US trade embargoes. This successful outcome puts an end
to the petition action that has been supported by thousands of IEEE
members, many of whom had announced that they would not renew their
membership if the embargo continued. It is great to see that a
grass-roots movement of IEEE members can have a positive impact on
the strategic decisions of the IEEE Board of Directors.
More details and analysis can be found on the Petition News webpage
http://www.csam.ucl.ac.be/~gevers/Petition_News.html
and on the IEEE webpage:
http://www.ieee.org/ (follow the link to IEEE & OFAC).
For communications on this issue with office holders within IEEE,
please visit the following link:
http://www.csam.ucl.ac.be/~gevers/Petition_News.html#communications
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3. Awards Honors
4. Books
4.1 Control Theory 2nd Edition
Control Theory, 2nd Edition
Contributed by: M. McCabe, mmccabe@inspecinc.com
Control Theory, 2nd Edition
J.R. Leigh, Brunel University
IEE Publishing, Control Series No. 64
320pp, 2004
CE064, ISBN 0-86341-332-3, Hardback; CE064z, ISBN 0-86341-339-0, Paperback
This fully revised and updated edition addresses recent developments in the
field. It discusses how the rise of Hoo and similar approaches has allowed a
combination of practicality, rigor and user interaction to be brought to
bear on complex control problems and has helped bridge the gap between
control theory and practice. The book also examines the effects of the rise
of artificial intelligence techniques and the increasing availability of
comprehensive software packages. The book concentrates on the structure,
principles and context of control theory, and will be of interests to
students and professionals alike.
Contents:
Introduction to the Second Edition
The Structure, Content and Purpose of the Book
1: Control Concepts: A Non-Mathematical Introduction
2: Control Design Ideas: A Non-Mathematical Treatment
3: Synthesis of Automatic Feedback Control Loops: A More Quantitative View
4: How the Laplance Transform Greatly Simplifies System Representation and
Manipulation
5: Frequency Response Methods
6: Mathematical Modelling
7: Limits to Performance
8: Some Practical Aspects of Control Design, Justification and Implementation
9: Linearisation
10: Multivariable Linear Processes
11: Discrete Time and Computer Control
12: State Estimation: The Kalman Filter and Prediction
13: Non-Linearity
14: Optimisation
15: Distributed Systems
16: An Introduction to Robust Control Design Using Hoo Methods
17: Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic, Genetic Algorithms, Learning Systems,
Intelligent Systems
18: Review - The Development of Control Theory and the Emergence of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Techniques
19: Reference and Further Reading
Notation
Index
See http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/Control/ for additional details.
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4.2 Control of Fuel Cell Power Systems
Control of Fuel Cell Power Systems
Contributed by: Anna G. Stefanopoulou, annastef@umich.edu
Control of Fuel Cell Power Systems: Principles, Modeling, Analysis and
Feedback Design by Jay T. Pukrushpan, Anna G. Stefanopoulou and Huei Peng,
Springer Verlag Series : Advances in Industrial Control , 2004, XVII, 161 p.
111 illus., Hardcover, ISBN: 1-85233-816-4
Intended primarily for engineers, researchers, and students with basic control
knowledge interested in the fuel cell technology, Control of Fuel Cell Power
Systems offers readers an overview of the physical principles, main control
objectives, and challenges in the automation of fuel cell systems. Detailed
control and estimation methodologies are presented based on system-level
models with realistic actuator and sensor dynamics. Specific numerical
examples are offered for precise control of reactant flow, hydrogen
generation, stack temperature, and membrane humidity. Multi-objective
controllers that allow modular software development and calibration procedures
for tuning in industrial settings are demonstrated in case studies of
automotive and commercial power generation.
Contents
1 Background and Introduction
2 Auxiliary Components
3 Fuel Cell Stack
4 Analysis and Simulation
5 Fuel Cell Cathode Oxygen Control
6 Natural Gas Fuel Processor System Model
7 Control of Natural Gas Fuel Processor
8 Closing Remarks
A Miscellaneous Equations, Tables, and Figures
References
Index
-- download free Simulink model of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) at
the Website: http://www.springeronline.com/
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4.3 Creating Web-Based Laboratories
Creating Web-Based Laboratories
Contributed by: Ben M. Chen, bmchen@nus.edu.sg
C. C. Ko, Ben M. Chen, National University of Singapore
Jianping Chen, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
November 2004/ 300 pp./ 173 illus./Hardcover/ ISBN: 1-85233-837-7
Springer Series - Advanced Information and Knowledge Processing
Remote web-based experimentation, enabling students and researchers to
access the laboratory anytime via the Internet, is becoming an increasingly
attractive way to complement or even replace traditional laboratory
sessions. Placing a video camera & microphone before the equipment and
apparatus to capture what is actually happening in the laboratory allows the
images and audio data to be streamed to the client side. Researchers in
different countries can share equipment and conduct research cooperatively
and remotely. The authors summarise their research and discuss the
development of the 5 web-based laboratories launched from the National
University of Singapore. The principles, structure, and technologies
required for the creation of Internet remote experimentation systems are
discussed with particular emphasis on the integration of hardware and
software systems. Also highlighted is the design and development of
interfaces and components for use in typical web-based laboratories or
similar web-control applications.
Table of Contents
Introduction: A Brief Description of the Internet; World Wide Web; Overview
of Web-Based Laboratories; Target of the Book; Organization of the Book *
Server and Client: Introduction; Network Programming; Double Client/Server
Structure; Single Client/Server Structure * Client GUI Design: Introduction;
Frequency Modulation Experiment; Java and OOP * Components: Introduction;
ImgButton Class; Knob Class; Connector Class; DataDisplay Class * Panels:
Introduction; Classes for Device Canvases; Classes for Devices * Interface
Cards: Introduction; LabVIEW; General-Purpose Interface Bus; Data
Acquisition Card; Digital Signal Processing Card * Audio and Video:
Audio/Video Server; Microsoft NetMeeting; Camera Control * Controlling
Physical Systems: Introduction; Modeling of the Coupled Tank Apparatus;
Control Algorithms; Controlling the Coupled Tank * Multicast Design:
Introduction; IP Multicast; System Architecture; System Implementation * An
Implementation Example: Introduction; Camera Control Subsystem; Video
Transmission Subsystem; Client Interface; Coupled-Tank Control and Algorithm
* Appendix A: Source Codes for Camera Control * Appendix B: Source Codes for
Interface Design * Appendix C: Source Codes for Coupled-Tank Control *
References * Index
For a full book description, as well as ordering information, please visit:
http://www.springeronline.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,11855,4-40109-22-33835246-
0,00.html
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4.4 Free electronic book on Unsolved Problems in Mathematical Control
Free electronic book on Unsolved Problems in Mathematical Control
Contributed by: Vincent Blondel, blondel@inma.ucl.ac.be
Unsolved Problems in Mathematical Systems and Control Theory
Princeton University Press, 2004
ISBN: 0-691-11748-9
An electronic version of the book is available for FREE, see
http://www.pupress.princeton.edu/math/blondel/
Editors: Vincent Blondel, Alexandre Megretski.
Associated Editors: Roger Brockett, Jean-Michel Coron, Roland Hildebrand,
Miroslav Krstic, Anders Rantzer, Joachim Rosenthal, Eduardo Sontag, M.
Vidyasagar, Jan Willems.
The book provides clear presentations of more than sixty important unsolved
problems in mathematical systems and control theory. Each of the problems
included is proposed by a leading expert and set forth in an accessible
manner. The book covers a wide range of areas (linear systems, stochastic
systems, nonlinear systems, discrete event and hybrid systems, distributed
parameter systems, stability and stabilization, robustness and robust
control, identification, algorithms, computation). The book will be an ideal
reference for anyone interested in the latest developments in the field,
including specialists in applied mathematics, engineering, and computer
science.
Solutions will be posted on the book website. If you would like to submit a
solution, partial solution, or comment about one of the problems, please
send your comments in a pdf file to Roland Hildebrand
(roland.hildebrand@imag.fr). All submissions will be considered and
solutions/partial solutions will be reviewed and verified prior to posting
on the publisher's website.
The book can by purchased (for about 40 USD) from the publisher's website:
http://pup.princeton.edu/titles/7790.html. Princeton University Press has
also kindly agreed to post a free electronic version of the book (in PDF).
It can be downloaded from http://www.pupress.princeton.edu/math/blondel/.
See also http://www.inma.ucl.ac.be/~blondel/op/ for more information on open
problem in systems and control.
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4.5 Fuzzy Logic Identification and Predictive Control
Fuzzy Logic, Identification and Predictive Control
Contributed by: Jairo Espinosa, jairo.espinosa@ipcos.com
Fuzzy Logic, Identification and Predictive Control
Series : Advances in Industrial Control
Espinosa Oviedo, Jairo Jose, Vandewalle, Joos P.L., Wertz, Vincent
2005, XX, 268 p. 138 illus., Hardcover
ISBN: 1-85233-828-8
The complexity and sensitivity of modern industrial processes and systems
increasingly require adaptable advanced control protocols. These controllers
have to be able to deal with circumstances demanding "judgement" rather than
simple "yes/no", "on/off" responses, circumstances where an imprecise
linguistic description is often more relevant than a cut-and-dried numerical
one. The ability of fuzzy systems to handle numeric and linguistic
information within a single framework renders them efficacious in this form
of expert control system. Divided into two parts, Fuzzy Logic,
Identification and Predictive Control first shows you how to construct
static and dynamic fuzzy models using the numerical data from a variety of
real-world industrial systems and simulations. The second part demonstrates
the exploitation of such models to design control systems employing
techniques like data mining. Fuzzy Logic, Identification and Predictive
Control is a comprehensive introduction to the use of fuzzy methods in many
different control paradigms encompassing robust, model-based, PID-like and
predictive control. This combination of fuzzy control theory and industrial
serviceability will make a telling contribution to your research whether in
the academic or industrial sphere and also serves as a fine roundup of the
fuzzy control area for the graduate student. Advances in Industrial Control
aims to report and encourage the transfer of technology in control
engineering. The rapid development of control technology has an impact on
all areas of the control discipline. The series offers an opportunity for
researchers to present an extended exposition of new work in all aspects of
industrial control.
More details including a downloadble chapter in
http://www.springeronline.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,11855,4-175-22-32982744-
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Table of Contents
Part I Fuzzy Modelling
1 Fuzzy Modeling
1.1 Function Approximation
1.2 Approximation Capabilities of Takagi Sugeno Fuzzy Models
1.3 Conclusion and summary
2 Constructing fuzzy models from Input-Output data
2.1 Mosaic or table look-up scheme
2.2 Using gradient descent
2.3 Using Clustering and Gradient Descent
2.4 Using Evolutionary Strategies
2.5 Generalization and Consequences Estimation
2.6 Example of an Industrial Application
2.7 Conclusions
3 Fuzzy Modeling with Linguistic Integrity a tool for data mining
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Structure of the fuzzy model
3.3 The AFRELI algorithm
3.4 The FuZion algorithm
3.5 Examples
3.6 Complexity of the AFRELI algorithm
3.7 Conclusions
4 Nonlinear Identification Using Fuzzy Models
4.1 System Identification
4.2 The basic structure of the Fuzzy System
4.3 Experiment Design
4.4 Choosing the Regressors
4.5 Choosing the Structure
4.6 Calculating the Parameters
4.7 Validation
4.8 Example
4.9 Conclusions
Part II Fuzzy Control
5 Fuzzy Control
5.1 Model Free fuzzy control
5.2 Model Based Fuzzy Control
5.3 Conclusions and Future Perspectives
6 Predictive Control Based on Fuzzy Models
6.1 The Predictive Control Strategy
6.2 Unconstrained Nonlinear Predictive Control
6.3 Constrained Nonlinear Predictive Control
6.4 Conclusions
7 Robust Nonlinear Predictive Control using Fuzzy Models
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Robust Quadratic Programming
7.3 Problem Description
7.4 Nominal Solution
7.5 Formulation of the MPC problem as a Robust QP
7.6 The Control Algorithm
7.7 Uncertainty Description in Fuzzy Models
7.8 Conclusions and Perspectives
8 Conclusions and Future Perspectives
8.1 Conclusions and Contributions
8.2 Perspectives and Future Work
Part III Appendixes
A Fuzzy Set Theory
B Clustering Methods
C Gradients Used in Identification with Fuzzy Models
D Discrete Linear Dynamic Approximation Theorem
E Fuzzy Control for a CVT
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4.6 Mobile Robotic Car Design
Mobile Robotic Car Design
Contributed by: Pushkin Kachroo, pushkin@vt.edu
Mobile Robotic Car Design
by Pushkin Kachroo, Patricia Mellodge
McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 1 edition (August 12, 2004)
More information (including downloadable files) on the book is at:
http://www.ee.vt.edu/~pushkin/
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Overall System Structure
Chapter 3: Construction
Chapter 4: Environment Sensing
Chapter 5: DC Motors and Servos
Chapter 6: Low-Level Control
Chapter 7: Microprocessor Control
Chapter 8: Modeling and Control Basics
Chapter 9: Mathematical Modeling
Chapter 10: Control Design
Chapter 11: Simulation Environment
Appendix A: Bibliography
Appendix B: Schematics
Appendix C: Parts Information
Appendix D: Hardware Sources
Index
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4.7 Model Based Predictive Control
Model Based Predictive Control
Contributed by: Rainer Dittmar, dittmar@fh-westkueste.de
Modellbasierte prädiktive Regelung (Model Based Predictive Control)
by Rainer Dittmar and Bernd-Markus Pfeiffer
(West Coast University of Applied Sciences Heide/Germany
and Siemens AG Karlsruhe/Germany)
Publisher: Oldenbourg Munich, October 2004
ISBN 3-486-27523-2. Hardcover, 330 pp.
www.amazon.de search for "dittmar pfeiffer"
The book is aimed at advanced control engineers in industry who want to get
deeper insight into the background of model predictive control. Nevertheless,
it should be worth reading it by graduate students and control scientists who
want to familiarize with the application of MPC in the process industries.
It is the first book on the subject written in German.
In addition to an introduction into MPC, the book includes extensive chapters
on APC project development, cost-benefits analysis, commercially available
MPC software, and industrial applications in different industries.
Contents:
1. Introduction - MPC in the advanced process control framework
2. Basic concepts and characteristics of MPC
3. Process identification for MPC
4. MPC with linear process models
Model based prediction - Unconstrained/constrained MPC control law -
Integrated steady-state optimization - Receding horizon principle -
Prediction correction and unmeasurable disturbance estimation -
MPC controller tuning
5. Introduction into nonlinear MPC technologies
6. Advanced process control project steps
Cost-benefit analysis and functional design - Pretest phase -
Plant tests and system identification - MPC design and offline
simulation - Online implementation and commissioning - Training and
documantation, maintenance and performance monitoring
7. Overview of commercially selected MPC software packages
(Profit Controller - Honeywell, DMCplus - Aspen Technology,
Process Perfecter - Pavilion, SMOC - Shell Global Solutions,
INCA - IPCOS, Predict&Control - ABB, Connoisseur - Simsci/Esscor)
8. MPC integration with distributed control systems
9. Applications
(Refinery gas separation unit, Glass manufacturing forehearth,
Polypropylene reaction process)
Index
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4.8 Modelling and Parameter Estimation of Dynamic Systems
Modelling and Parameter Estimation of Dynamic Systems
Contributed by: M. McCabe, mmccabe@inspecinc.com
Modelling and Parameter Estimation of Dynamic Systems
J.R. Raol, G. Girija and J. Singh
National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL)
IEE Publishing, Control Series No. 65
CE065, ISBN 0-86341-363-3, Hardcover, 408pp, 2004
Parameter estimation is the process of using observations from a system to
develop mathematical models that adequately represent the system dynamics.
The assumed model consists of a finite set of parameters, the values of which
are calculated using estimation techniques. Most of the techniques that exist
are based on least-square minimization of error between the model response
and actual system response. However, with the proliferation of high speed
digital computers, elegant and innovative techniques like filter error
method, H-infinity and Artificial Neural Networks are finding more and more
use in parameter estimation problems.
This book presents a detailed examination of the estimation techniques and
modeling problems. The theory is furnished with several illustrations and
computer programs to promote better understanding of system modeling and
parameter estimation. The material is presented in a way that makes for easy
reading and enables the user to implement and execute the programs himself to
gain first hand experience of the estimation process.
To use the programs of SW MODEST, from which the results in the book are
generated, please see:
http://www.nal.res.in/modest/index.jsp
Contents:
Preface
1: Introduction
2: Least Squares Methods
3: Output Error Methods
4: Filtering Methods
5: Filter Error Method
6: Determination of Model Order and Structure
7: Estimation Before Modelling Approach (EBM)
8: Approach Based on a Concept of Model Error
9: Parameter Estimation Approaches for Unstable/Augmented Systems
10: Parameter Estimation using Artificial Neural Networks and Genetic
Algorithms
11: Real-Time Parameter Estimation; Summary
Bibliography
Appendix A: Properties of Signals, Matrices, Estimators and Estimates
Appendix B: Aircraft Derivative Models for Parameter Estimation
Appendix C: Solutions to Exercises
Index
See http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/Control/ for additional details on this
book and other titles from the IEE Control Series.
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4.9 Nonlinear Output Regulation: Theory and Applications
Nonlinear Output Regulation: Theory and Applications
Contributed by: Jie Huang, jhuang@acae.cuhk.edu.hk
Nonlinear Output Regulation: Theory and Applications
SIAM, Advances in Design and Control Series
2004, xvi + 318 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 0-89871-562-8
List Price $78.00, Member Price $54.60; Order Code: DC08
This book provides a comprehensive and in-depth treatment of one of the most
important control problems: the nonlinear output regulation problem. Output
regulation is a general mathematical formulation of many control problems
encountered in daily life, including cruise control of automobiles, landing
and takeoff of aircraft, manipulation of robot arms, orbiting of satellites,
and speed regulation of motors. Nonlinear Output Regulation: Theory and
Applications contains up-to-date research results, algorithms, and tools for
approaching and solving the output regulation problem and other related
problems, such as robust stabilization of nonlinear systems. The author also
offers personal insight into solving the output regulation problem.
The book's self-contained presentation, which includes both an introduction to
the linear output regulation problem and a review of the fundamental nonlinear
control theory, strikes a balance between the theoretical foundation of the
problem and the practical applications of the theory. Numerous examples are
provided, including practical case studies with numerical simulations based on
the software platforms MATLAB® and Simulink®.
Graduate students, professors, and researchers in applied mathematics,
electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and aerospace engineering will
find this book to be an informative and useful reference. It is appropriate
for students in graduate-level control systems courses as well as control
design engineers in industry.
A preface, an extended table of contents, and some related papers by the
author is available from the webpage of the book:
http://www2.acae.cuhk.edu.hk/~jhuang/OutputRegulation/
Contents
Preface
chapter 1 Linear Output Regulation
chapter 2 Introduction to Nonlinear Systems
chapter 3 Nonlinear Output Regulation
chapter 4 Approximation Method for Nonlinear Output Regulation
chapter 5 Nonlinear Robust Output Regulation
chapter 6 From Output Regulation to Stabilization
chapter 7 Global Robust Output Regulation
chapter 8 Output Regulation for Singular Nonlinear Systems
chapter 9 Output Regulation for Discrete-Time Nonlinear Systems
Appendix A. Kronecker Product and Sylvester Equation
Appendix B. ITAE Prototype Design
Notes and References
Bibliography
Symbols
Index
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4.10 PID Controllers for Time-Delay Systems
PID Controllers for Time-Delay Systems
Contributed by: Regina Gorenshteyn, ReginaG@birkhauser.com
PID Controllers for Time-Delay Systems
Guillermo J. Silva, Aniruddha Datta, and S.P. Bhattacharyya
Birkhäuser Boston
352 pages, hardcover, ISBN: 0-8176-4266-8, $79.95
Control Engineering Series
Due to appear in December 2004
Filling a gap in the literature, this book is a presentation of recent
results in the field of PID controllers, including their design, analysis,
and synthesis. The focus is on linear time-invariant plants, which may
contain a time-delay in the feedback loop---a setting that captures many real-
world practical and industrial situations. Emphasis is placed on the
efficient computation of the entire set of PID controllers achieving
stability and various performance specifications---both classical (gain and
phase margin) and modern (H-infinity norms of closed-loop transfer functions)-
--enabling realistic design with several different criteria. Efficiency is
important for the development of future software design packages, as well as
further capabilities such as adaptive PID design and online implementation.
Additional topics and features include:
* generalization and use of results---due to Pontryagin and others---to
analyze time-delay systems
* treatment of robust and nonfragile designs that tolerate perturbations
* examination of optimum design, allowing practitioners to find optimal PID
controllers with respect to an index
* study and comparison of tuning techniques with respect to their resilience
to controller parameter perturbation
* a final chapter summarizing the main results and their corresponding
proposed algorithms
The results presented here are timely given the resurgence of interest in PID
controllers and will find widespread application, specifically in the
development of computationally efficient tools for PID controller design and
analysis. Serving as a catalyst to bridge the theory--practice gap in the
control field as well as the classical--modern gap, this monograph is an
excellent resource for control, electrical, chemical, and mechanical
engineers, as well as researchers in the field of PID controllers.
For a complete description and table of contents, as well as ordering
information, visit:
http://www.springeronline.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,11855,4-40109-22-2198981-
0,00.html
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
The Hermite-Biehler Theorem and Its Generalization
PI Stabilization of Delay-Free Linear Time-Invariant Systems
PID Stabilization of Delay-Free Linear Time-Invariant Systems
Preliminary Results for Analyzing Systems with Time Delay
Stabilization of Time-Delay Systems Using a Constant Gain Feedback Controller
PI Stabilization of First-Order Systems with Time Delay
PID Stabilization of First-Order Systems with Time Delay
Control System Design Using the PID Controller
Analysis of Some PID Tuning Techniques
PID Stabilization of Arbitrary Linear Time-Invariant Systems with Time Delay
Algorithms for Real and Complex PID Stabilization
A Proof of Lemmas 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5
B Proof of Lemmas 8.7 and 8.9
C Detailed Analysis of Example 11.4
References
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4.11 The Handbook of Networked and Embedded Control Systems
The Handbook of Networked and Embedded Control Systems
Contributed by: Tom Grasso, grasso@birkhauser.com
Editors: D. Hristu-Varsakelis and W.S. Levine
University of Maryland, College Park
January 2005 / Approx. 795 pp. / Hardcover / ISBN 0-8176-3239-5
Series: Control Engineering
Book Description:
The vast majority of control systems built today are embedded; that is, they
rely on built-in, special-purpose digital computers to close their feedback
loops. Embedded systems are common in aircraft, factories, chemical
processing plants, and even in cars---a single high-end automobile may
contain over eighty different computers. In such settings, controllers often
use shared networks to communicate with each other and with large numbers of
sensors and actuators scattered throughout the system. The design of embedded
controllers and the intricate, automated communication networks that support
them raises many new questions---practical, as well as theoretical---about
network protocols, compatibility of operating systems, and ways to maximize
the effectiveness of the embedded hardware.
“The Handbook of Networked and Embedded Control Systems,” the first of its
kind, provides engineers, computer scientists, mathematicians, and students a
broad, comprehensive source of information and technology to address many
questions and aspects of embedded and networked control. A carefully
organized collection of important results, tools, software, and technology,
this work unifies into a single reference many scattered articles, websites,
and specification sheets---information that might otherwise be difficult to
find.
Key topics and features include:
* Self-contained, sharply-focused articles; readers have easy access to
specific answers to questions without having to read hundreds of pages
* Clear structure and presentation of concepts in intuitive order
* Separation of material into six main sections: Fundamentals, Hardware,
Software, Theory, Networking, and Applications.
* Case studies, experiments, and examples that provide a multifaceted view of
the subject, encompassing computation and communication considerations
* Information about commercially available tools and hardware
* A guide to interrelated topics and ways to link them together in the
classroom and laboratory
* Comprehensive bibliographies and index
This is an indispensable text for anyone interested in knowing more about
embedded and networked control systems. Researchers will appreciate the
handbook’s up-to-date results in the theory of embedded control; developers
and users will value its information on special-purpose computer hardware and
operating systems modifications that support real-time control; students will
find the systematic organization and wide coverage useful for learning and
reference.
For a complete table of contents and list of contributors, as well as
ordering information, please visit:
http://www.springeronline.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,11855,4-40296-22-36290365-
0,00.html
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4.12 Variable Structure Systems
Variable Structure Systems
Contributed by: M. McCabe, mmccabe@inspecinc.com
Variable Structure Systems: From Principles to Implementation
Edited by Asif Sabanovic, Sabanci University, Istanbul, Leonid M Fridman,
National of Autonomous University of Mexico, and Sarah Spurgeon, University
of Leicester
IEE Publishing, Control Series No. 66
CE066, ISBN 0-86341-350-1, Hardcover, 409pp, 2004
Variable structure systems (or sliding mode control systems) are nonlinear
automatic control systems whose structures are deliberately allowed to
change, so that robust performance is obtained. This allows the design of
high performance control systems that can be reliably and easily implemented
at low cost. This book is unique in that it aims to fulfill the definite need
for an accessible book on variable structure systems and also provides the
very latest results in research on this topic. Divided into three parts -
basics of slidng mode control, new trends in sliding mode control, and
applications of sliding mode control - the book contains many numerical
design examples, so that the readers can quickly understand the design
methodologies and their applications to practical problems.
Contents:
Contributor
Preface
Part I - Sliding Mode Control Theory
1: Sliding Mode Control
2: Sliding Mode Regulator Design
3: Deterministic Output Noise Effects in Sliding Mode Observation
4: Stochastic Output Noise Effects in Sliding Mode Observation
5: Discrete-Time VSS
Part II - New Trends in Sliding Mode Control
6: Robustness Issues of 2-Sliding Mode Control
7: Sliding Modes, Delta Modulation and Output Feedback Control of Dynamic
Systems
8: Analysis of Sliding Mode in the Frequency Domain
9: Output Tracking in Casual Nonminimum-Phase Systems Using Sliding Modes
10: Sliding Mode Control and Chaos
Part III - Applications of Sliding Mode Control
11: Sliding Modes in Fuzzy and Neural Networks Systems
12: SMC Applications in Power Electronics
13: Sliding Modes in Motion Control Systems
14: Sliding Mode Control for Automatic Applications
15: The Application of Sliding Mode Control Algorithms to a Diesel Generator
Set
16: Motion Control of Underwater Objects by Using Second Order Sliding Mode
Techniques
17: Semiglobal Stabilization of Linear Uncertain Systems via Delayed Relayed
Control
Index
See http://www.iee.org/Publish/Books/Control/ for additional details on this
book and other titles from the IEE Control Series.
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5. Journals
5.1 CFP: EJC issue on Linear Matrix Inequalities in Control
CFP: EJC issue on Linear Matrix Inequalities in Control
Contributed by: Arzelier Denis, arzelier@laas.fr
European Journal of Control
Special Issue on LINEAR MATRIX INEQUALITIES IN CONTROL
Call for Papers
Recent years have witnessed a great amount of results in LMI methods in
control theory. Using the LMI method amounts to reducing a given control
problem to a semidefinite programming problem (SDP: an optimization problem
involving matrices as decision variables, a linear objective and affine
matrix equality and inequality constraints). The success story of LMIs in
control theory relies on the development of efficient interior point
algorithms for SDP as well as its particular suitability for robust control
purposes. In addition, in the last years, the number of industrial
applications of LMI-based control laws is clearly increasing showing the
growing interest of control practitioners for flexible and systematic control
methodologies.
Even if a large number of control and filtering problems have been
recognized to be reducible to LMI-based optimization problems, some
fundamental issues remain open. Indeed, important classes of control design
issues (fixed-order output feedback, multiobjective control, decentralized
control...), typically non-convex problems in their original formulation,
have not been found yet to be readily interpreted into the LMI framework.
Tackled either by direct numerical methods, either by approximations based on
convex relaxations, these problems have received a growing attention in the
last five years and much more effort should be made to get an industrial
transfer comparable to the one for classical design methods.
The aim of the special issue is to stimulate the research in this field and
to publish high-quality papers with new theoretical results as well as papers
devoted to real practical applications of LMI-based approaches. Further
advances in numerical methods for solving optimization problems involving
matrix inequalities are also welcome.
Submission details
Prospective authors are requested to submit their contributions (ps-file or
pdf-file) to the Assistant Editor of the European Journal of Control, Dr
Danila Ferrara (ejc@elet.polimi.it) and to Denis Arzelier (arzelier@laas.fr)
Guest Editor, no later than JANUARY 1, 2005 for review.
Important dates
01 January, 2005 Deadline for paper submission
30 April, 2005 Completion of first review cycle
31 August, 2005 Completion of final review cycle
31 October, 2005 Final version due
Guest Editors
Denis Arzelier Didier Henrion Dimitri Peaucelle
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5.2 Contents: Automatica
Contents: Automatica
Contributed by: Becky Lonberger, rebeccal@uiuc.edu
Contents: Automatica, December, 2004
Volume 40, Issue 12
To consult the cumulative table of contents 1963-present, to view the list
of recently accepted papers or to submit a paper visit
http://www.autsubmit.com
Regular papers
E. Gyurkovics and A. M. Elaiw
Stabilization of sampled-data nonlinear systems by receding horizon
control via discrete-time approximations
M. C. Campi, Su Ki Ooi, and E. Weyer
Non-asymptotic quality assessment of generalised FIR models with periodic
inputs
Vivek S. Borkar and D. Manjunath
Charge based control of diffserv-like queues
V.S. Patsko and V.L. Turova
Families of semipermeable curves in differential games with the homicidal
chauffeur dynamics
Brief papers
J-H. Lee and M-J. Youn
A new continuous variable structure controller for complete prescribed
tracking control of BLDDSM
Xiaoming Hu and Torvald Ersson
Active state estimation of nonlinear systems
J. Schoukens, R. Pintelon, and Y. Rolain
Box-Jenkins alike identification using nonparametric noise models
Shengyuan Xu and Tongwen Chen
H-infinity Output Feedback Control for Uncertain Stochastic Systems with
Time-varying Delays
Ioana Fagarasan, Stéphane Ploix, Sylviane Gentil
Causal fault detection and isolation based on a set-membership approach
Chian-Song Chiu, Kuang-Yow Lian, Tsu-Cheng Wu
Robust adaptive motion/force tracking control design for uncertain
constrained robot manipulators
D. Nesic and A. R. Teel
Input-to-state stability of networked control systems
Z. P. Jiang, Y. Lin, and Y. Wang
Nonlinear small-gain theorems for discrete-time feedback systems and
applications
E. Canuto and A. Rolino
Multi-input digital frequency stabilization of monolithic lasers
Wudhichai Assawinchaichote, Sing Kiong Nguang, and Peng Shi
H-infinity fuzzy control design for singularly perturbed nonlinear
systems: an LMI approach
Rafael Becerril Arreola
Output feedback nonlinear control for a linear motor in suspension mode
M. I. Gil'
A new stability test for nonlinear nonautonomous systems
B. Sulikowski, K. Galkowski, E. Rogers, and D.H. Owens
Output feedback control of discrete linear repetitive process
Technical communiques
Ilya Ioslovich and Per-Olof Gutman
On smooth optimal control determination
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5.3 Contents: Control Engineering Practice
Contents: Control Engineering Practice
Contributed by: A.H. Glattfelder, ifacjcep@control.ee.ethz.ch
Control Engineering Practice
Volume 13, No. 1 (January 2005)
Table of Contents:
A neuro-fuzzy system for looper tension control in rolling mills
F. Janabi-Sharifi, pp 1-13
Comparison of uncertainty parameterisations for H-inf robust control of
turbocharged diesel engines
M. Jung, K. Glover, U. Christen, pp 15-25
Experimental validation of a nonlinear backstepping liquid level
controller for a state coupled two tank system
H. Pan, H. Wong, V. Kapila, M.S. de Queiroz, pp 27-40
Optimal power management of an experimental fuel
cell/supercapacitor-powered hybrid vehicle
P. Rodatz, G. Paganelli, A. Sciarretta, L. Guzzella, pp 41-53
Design study of an adaptive Fuzzy-PD controller for pneumatic servo system
X. Gao, Z.-J. Feng, pp 55-65
Neural networks for local monitoring of traffic magnetic sensors
N. Messai, P. Thomas, D. Lefebvre, A.E. Moudni, pp 67-80
A new adaptive approach for on-line parameter and state estimation of
induction motors
P. Castaldi, W. Geri, M. Montanari, A. Tilli, pp 81-94
Mixed H-2/H-inf optimization approach to gap control on EDM
Y.-F. Chang, pp 95-104
An application of H-inf fault detection and isolation to a transport
aircraft
A. Marcos, S. Ganguli, G.J. Balas, pp 105-119
Time-varying input shaping technique applied to vibration reduction
of an industrial robot
P.H. Chang, H.-S. Park, pp 121-130
Control systems with input and output constraints - A.H. Glattfelder
and W. Schaufelberger (Eds.); Springer, Berlin, 2003
T. Hägglund, pp 131
Conference Calendar - update 12/12, pp 133
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5.4 Contents: European Journal of Control
Contents: European Journal of Control
Contributed by: Danila Ferrara, ejc@elet.polimi.it
Special Issue on "Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Methods for Nonlinear Control"
Guest Editorial
Trajectory Design for Mechanical Control Systems from Geometry to Algorithms
F.Bullo
Port-Based Asymptotic Curve Tracking for Mechanical Systems
S. Stramigioli, V. Duindam
Trajectory Tracking Control of Nonholonomic Hamiltonian Systems Via
Generalized Canonical Transformations
K. Fujimoto, K. Sakurama, T. Sugie
Interconnection and Damping Assignment Passivity-Based Control: A Survey
R. Ortega, E. Garcia-Canseco
Controlled Lagrangian Systems with Gyroscopic Forcing and Dissipation
C. Woolsey, A. M. Bloch, N. E. Leonard, C. K. Reddy, D. E. Chang, J. E.
Marsden
Physical Damping in IDA-PBC Controlled Underactuated Mechanical Systems
F. Gomez-Estern, A.J. van der Schaft
Control of Squeezed Phonon and Spin States
A.M. Bloch, A.G. Rojo
Control of the Evolution of Heisenberg Spin Systems
F. Albertini, D. D'Alessandro
Port Based Modeling of Spatial Visco-Elastic Contacts
V. Duindam, S. Stramigioli
Geometric Numerical Integration of Nonholonomic Systems and Optimal Control
Problems
M. de Leon, D. Martin de Diego, A. Santamaria Merino
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5.5 Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control
Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control
Contributed by: C. Stewart, trac@bu.edu
Automatic Control, IEEE Transactions on
Volume: 49, Issue: 10, Year: Oct. 2004
Operator Theoretic Approach to the Optimal Two-Disk Problem
Djouadi, S.M., Page(s): 1607- 1622
Structured Optimal and Robust Control With Multiple Criteria: A Convex
Solution
Qi, X.; Salapaka, M.V.; Voulgaris, P.G.; Khammash, M., Page(s): 1623- 1640
Pathwise Convergence of Recursive Identification Algorithms for Hammerstein
Systems
Chen, H.-F., Page(s): 1641- 1649
Input–Output Stability Properties of Networked Control Systems
Nesic, D.; Teel, A.R., Page(s): 1650- 1667
Feedback Linearizability and Explicit Integrator Forwarding Controllers for
Classes of Feedforward Systems
Krstic, M., Page(s): 1668- 1682
Convex Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Frequency Domain Model
(In)Validation Under SLTV Structured Uncertainty
Mazzaro, M.C.; Sznaier, M., Page(s): 1683- 1692
Uplink Power Adjustment in Wireless Communication Systems: A Stochastic
Control Analysis
Huang, M.; Caines, P.E.; Malhame, R.P., Page(s): 1693- 1708
Target-Pursuing Scheduling and Routing Policies for Multiclass Queueing
Networks
Paschalidis, I.C.; Su, C.; Caramanis, M.C., Page(s): 1709- 1722
Controllability and Elimination of Impulsive Modes in Descriptor Systems
Hou, M., Page(s): 1723- 1727
A Note on the Connection Between Bezier Curves and Linear Optimal Control
Egerstedt, M.B.; Martin, C.F., Page(s): 1728- 1731
An Improved Second-Order Sliding-Mode Control Scheme Robust Against the
Measurement Noise
Bartolini, G.; Pisano, A.; Usai, E., Page(s): 1731- 1736
Generalized Output Regulation Problem for a Class of Nonlinear Systems With
Nonautonomous Exosystem
Ramos, L.E.; Celikovsky, S.; Kucera, V., Page(s): 1737- 1742
Robust Steering of$n$-Level Quantum Systems
Ticozzi, F.; Ferrante, A.; Pavon, M., Page(s): 1742- 1745
Nonlinear Observer Design by Dynamic Observer Error Linearization
Noh, D.; Jo, N.H.; Seo, J.H., Page(s): 1746- 1750
Adaptive Backstepping Control of a Class of Uncertain Nonlinear Systems With
Unknown Backlash-Like Hysteresis
Zhou, J.; Wen, C.; Zhang, Y., Page(s): 1751- 1757
On Compensation of Wave Reflections in Transmission Lines and Applications to
the Overvoltage Problem AC Motor Drives
Ortega, R.; de Rinaldis, A.; Spong, M.W.; Lee, S.; Nam, K.,
Page(s): 1757- 1762
Feedback Error Learning Control Without Recourse to Positive Realness
Muramatsu, E.; Watanabe, K., Page(s): 1762- 1767
On the Equivalence Relations of Detectability and PE Conditions
Lee, T.-C., Page(s): 1768- 1772
Periodic Signal Modeling Based on LiÉnard's Equation
Abd-Elrady, E.; Soderstrom, T.; Wigren, T., Page(s): 1773- 1778
The Gauss–Seidel Numerical Procedure for Markov Stochastic Games
Kushner, H.J., Page(s): 1779- 1782
A Generalized Bezoutian Matrix With Respect to a Polynomial Sequence of
Interpolatory Type
Yang, Z.; Hu, Y., Page(s): 1783- 1789
Parametric Eigenstructure Assignment in Second-Order Descriptor Linear Systems
Duan, G.R., Page(s): 1789- 1795
Optimal Finite-Horizon Production Control in a Defect-Prone Environment
Kogan, K.; Shu, C.; Perkins, J.R., Page(s): 1795- 1800
Prefiltering in Iterative Feedback Tuning: Optimization of the Prefilter for
Accuracy
Hildebrand, R.; Lecchini, A.; Solari, G.; Gevers, M., Page(s): 1801- 1805
Nonlinearity Recovering in Wiener System Driven With Correlated Signal
Greblicki, W., Page(s): 1805- 1810
A Reorganized Innovation Approach to Linear Estimation
Zhang, H.; Xie, L.; Zhang, D.; Soh, Y.C., Page(s): 1810- 1814
Noncommuting Multidimensional Realization Theory: Minimality, Reachability,
and Observability
Beck, C.; D'Andrea, R., Page(s): 1815- 1820
Exact Calculation of Expected Waiting Times for Group Elevator Control
Nikovski, D.; Brand, M., Page(s): 1820- 1823
Modeling and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems With Parallel Lines
Li, J., Page(s): 1824- 1829
Linear Regression and Filtering Under Nonstandard Assumptions (Arbitrary
Noise)
Granichin, O., Page(s): 1830- 1835
Disturbance Propagation in Vehicle Strings
Seiler, P.; Pant, A.; Hedrick, K., Page(s): 1835- 1841
New Upper Estimates for the Solution of the Continuous Algebraic Lyapunov
Equation
Savov, S.; Popchev, I., Page(s): 1841- 1842
Single-Run Gradient Estimation Via Measure-Valued Differentiation
Heidergott, B.; Hordijk, A., Page(s): 1843- 1846
Computing Output Feedback Controllers to Enlarge the Domain of Attraction in
Polynomial Systems
Chesi, G., Page(s): 1846- 1850
Bound for All Coefficient Diameters of Real Schur-Stable Interval Polynomials
Batra, P., Page(s): 1851- 1852
Global Stabilization and Convergence of Nonlinear Systems With Uncertain
Exogenous Dynamics
Qu, Z., Page(s): 1852- 1858
Achieving Proportional Fairness Using Local Information in Aloha Networks
Kar, K.; Sarkar, S.; Tassiulas, L., Page(s): 1858- 1862
Hedging Point Policies Remain Optimal Under Limited Backlog and Inventory
Space
Martinelli, F.; Valigi, P., Page(s): 1863- 1869
Robust Fault-Tolerant Control for Descriptor Systems
Marx, B.; Koenig, D.; Georges, D., Page(s): 1869- 1875
Spectral Conditions for Positive Realness of Single-Input–Single-Output
Systems
Shorten, R.; King, C., Page(s): 1875- 1877
Robust D-Stability With Mixed-Type Uncertainties
An, S.; Liu, W., Page(s): 1878- 1882
Correction to "The Linear Quadratic Optimization Problems for a Class of
Linear Stochastic Systems With Multiplicative White Noise and Markovian
Jumping"
Dragan, V.; Morozan, T., Page(s): 1883- 1883
Perturbation Theory for Matrix Equations
Page(s): 1884- 1884
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5.6 Contents: JDCS
Contents: JDCS
Contributed by: Yuri L. Sachkov, sachkov@sys.botik.ru
JOURNAL OF DYNAMICAL AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
Incorporating Dynamics and Control
http://www.kluweronline.com/issn/1079-2724
Vol 11, No. 1 January 2005
A Complete Classification for Pairs of Real Analytic Curves in the Complex
Plane with Tangential Intersection
P. Ahern and X. Gong, 1--71
On the Codimension one Motion Planning Problem
J.-P. Gauthier and V. Zakalyukin, 73--89
Local Regularity of Optimal Trajectories for Control Problems with General
Boundary Conditions
M. Sigalotti, 91--123
The Connectedness of Some Varieties and the Deligne--Simpson Problem
V. P. Kostov, 125--155
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5.7 Contents: Journal of Control Theory and Applications
Contents: Journal of Control Theory and Applications
Contributed by: Chun-Yi Su, cysu@me.concordia.ca
Aug. 2004
Volume 2, Issue 3
Regular Papers
Time-shared channel identification for adaptive noise cancellation in breath
sound extraction
Cheng HAN, Hong WANG, Leyi WANG, Gang George YIN 209
Robust H-infinity reliable control for a class of nonlinear uncertain neutral
delay systems
Ximing SUN, Jun ZHAO, Bing CHEN 222
Pick sequencing optimization problem in the rotary rack S/R system
Pan ZHANG, Lei JIA, Guohui TIAN 229
Parameter-dependent Lyapunov functional for systems with multiple time delays
Min WU,Yong HE 239
Design of fuzzy sliding mode controller for SISO discrete_time systems
Yang MI, Yuanwei JING 246
Design of PID controller with incomplete derivation based on ant system
algorithm
Guanzheng TAN, Qingdong ZENG, Wenbin LI 252
Some new criteria for lag synchronization of chaotic Lur'e systems by
replacing variables control
Xiaofeng WU,Yi ZHAO,Xiaohua HUANG 259
Approximation property of partition of unity and its applications
Yinhe WANG, Zhiyuan LI, Siying ZHANG 267
Brief Papers
State feedback design for singularly perturbed system using unified approach
Chenxiao CAI, Yun ZOU, Duanjin ZHANG 276
Mathematical modeling of elastic inverted pendulum control system………CHAO XU,
Xin YU 281
On boundary feedback stabilization of Timoshenko beam with rotor inertia at
the tip
Qingxu YAN, Li WAN, Dexing FENG 283
Robust H-infinity fault-tolerant control for uncertain descriptor systems by
dynamical compensators
Bing LIANG, Guangren DUAN 288
A new synthesis algorithm of static output feedback sliding mode control for a
class of uncertain systems
Ji XIANG, Hongye SU, Jian CHU, Xiaoyu ZHANG 293
Stabilization of multiple independent linear systems with control networks
Zhenfu BI, Fusheng WANG 301
Intelligent control for large-scale variable speed variable pitch wind
turbines
Xinfang ZHANG, Daping XU, Yibing LIU 305
More details can be found in the journal's web page
http://www.scut.edu.cn/cta/
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5.8 Contents: Modeling Identification and Control
Contents: Modeling, Identification and Control
Contributed by: Lars Imsland, Lars.Imsland@itk.ntnu.no
Modeling, Identification and Control (MIC)
Vol. 25, No. 3, July 2004
A. Grancharova and T.A. Johansen, "Explicit Approaches to
Constrained Model Predictive Control: A Survey" p. 131
Y. Turkyilmaz and O. Egeland, "Nonlinear Observer Design for
a Nonlinear Cable/String FEM Model using Contraction
Theory" p. 159
B. Jalving, K. Gade, O.K. Hagen and K. Vestgård, "A Toolbox
of Aiding Techniques for the HUGIN AUV Integrated Inertial
Navigation System" p. 173
Vol. 25, No. 4, October 2004
T.I. Fossen and Ø.N. Smogeli, "Nonlinear Time-Domain Strip
Theory Formulation for Low-Speed Manoeuvering and Station-
Keeping" p. 201
B. Jalving, K. Gade, K. Svartveit, A. Willumsen and R.
Sørhagen, "DVL Velocity Aiding in the HUGIN 1000 Integrated
Inertial Navigation System" p. 223
E. Remme, P.J. Hunter, O. Smiseth, C. Stevens, S.I. Rabben,
H. Skulstad and B. Angelsen, "Development of an in vivo
method for determining material properties of passive
myocardium" p. 237
Accumulated index and more information about MIC is available at
http://www.itk.ntnu.no/mic/mic.html.
MIC is available online at
http://ejournals.ebsco.com/Journal.asp?JournalID=106042
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5.9 Contents: Nonlinear Dynamics and Systems Theory
Contents: Nonlinear Dynamics and Systems Theory
Contributed by: C. Cruz-Hernandez, ccruz@cicese.mx
NONLINEAR DYNAMICS AND SYSTEMS THEORY
An International Journal of Research and Surveys
http://www.sciencearea.com.ua
Volume: 4, Issue: 2, Year: 2004
CONTENTS
Robust Control for a Class of Dynamical Systems with Uncertainties,
Xinkai Chen and Guisheng Zhai, 125-137
A Modified LQ-Optimal Control Problem for Causal Functional Differential
Equations. C. Corduneanu, 139-144
Adaptive Calculation of Lyapunov Exponents from Time Series Oservations of
Chaotic Time Varying Dynamical Systems,
A.Khaki-Sedigh, M. Ataei, B.Lohmann and C. Lucas, 145-159
A Nonlinear Model of Composite Delaminated Beam with Piezoelectric Actuator,
with Account of Nonpenetration Constraint for the Delamination Crack Faces,
V.Y. Perel and A.N. Palazotto, 161-194
Robust Active Control for Structural Systems with Structured Uncertainties.
Sheng-Guo Wang, H.Y.Yeh and P.N.Roschke, 195-216
A Criterion for Stability of Nonlinear Time-Varying Dynamic System.
Yongmao Wang, Yan Shi and Hirofumi Sasaki, 217-229
Imaginary Axis Eigenvalues of Delay System with Applications in Stability
Analysis. Z.Zahreddine, 231-240
CORRIGENDUM
Set Differential Equations and Monotone Flows.
V.Lakshmikantham and A.S. Vatsala, 241-242.
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6. Conferences
11th MMAR 2005
Contributed by: Leon Tarasiejski, leon@ps.pl
11th IEEE International Conference on Methods and Models in Automation and
Robotics (MMAR)
August 29 - September 01, 2005
Amber Baltic Hotel, Miedzyzdroje, Poland
SCIENTIFIC CO-SPONSORS:
IEEE Robotics & Automation Society
IEEE Control Systems Society
Committee for Automation and Robotics
Committee for Metrology and Instrumentation
Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw
SCOPE
The objective of the Conference is to bring together scientists and engineers
to present and discuss recent developments in the area of mathematical
methods, modeling, simulation and identification in automation and robotics.
This Conference is the eleventh in a continuing series, which started in 1994.
MAIN TOPICS
Control and system theory, Control engineering, Robotics, Identification and
measurements, Modeling and simulation, Integration in manufacturing,
Industrial safety, Marine automation, Non-engineering applications
LANGUAGE
The official language of the Conference is English.
TECHNICAL PROGRAM
The Conference program will include plenary, invited and regular sessions.
SUBMISSION OF PAPERS AND PROPOSALS FOR INVITED SESSIONS
Authors of regular papers should submit a structured draft paper being
equivalent to maximum of 10 double-spaced A4 pages. The cover page should
contain the title, author's name, affiliation, postal and e-mail addresses,
fax and telephone numbers of each author, an abstract and three keywords. In
case of joint authorship, the first name mentioned will be used for all
correspondence, unless otherwise requested.
All papers chosen for presentation will appear in the Conference Proceedings.
At least one author per paper is required to register at the time of the
submission of the camera-ready paper.
Detailed instructions on preparation of the final version will be sent to
authors of accepted papers.
Persons wishing to organize an invited session related to the main topics of
the Conference should submit a proposal stating the topic of the session,
briefly describing its scope and justifying its inclusion in the Conference
Program. The proposal should contain the title, a short abstract with three
keywords for each contribution, the name, affiliation, postal and e-mail
addresses, fax and telephone numbers of each proposed speaker.
Both draft papers and proposals for invited sessions should be e-mailed
(preferably as a PDF document, or else as a Postscript or, in the last resort,
as a MS Word DOC file) to the Conference Secretariat by the deadline shown.
DEADLINES
1 March 2005 Submission of draft papers and proposals for invited sessions
30 April 2005 Notification of acceptance of contributed papers
12 June 2005 Submission of camera-ready manuscripts
31 July 2005 Distribution of the final program
29 August - 1 September 2005 Conference
LOCATION
Miedzyzdroje is a popular charming Baltic seaside holiday resort located on
the Wolin Island in the north-western corner of Poland (ca. 100 km north of
Szczecin, ca. 250 km north-east of Berlin and ca. 600 km north-west of
Warsaw) between the Wolin National Park Forest and a sandy beach with a steep
cliff shoreline. Together with the adjoining Wolin National Park, which
houses one of the very few bison reserves in the world, and offers a series
of awe-inspiring hiking trails, it is a place of unique scenic, cultural and
tourist value.
Miedzyzdroje is easily accessible by plane, rail, ferry and road.
SECRETARIAT ADDRESS:
MMAR 2005 Conference Secretariat
Institute of Control Engineering
Technical University of Szczecin
ul. Sikorskiego 37
70-313 Szczecin, Poland
Phone: +48 91 4494723
Fax: +48 91 4494153
E-mail: mmar@ps.pl
URL: http://www.mmar.ps.pl
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6.2 2005 IEEE Conf on Automation Science and Engineering
2005 IEEE Conf on Automation Science and Engineering
Contributed by: Michael Y. Wang, yuwang@acae.cuhk.edu.hk
IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (IEEE CASE 2005)
http://www.ieee-icase.org
August 1 & 2, 2005
Edmonton, Canada
Sponsored by IEEE Robotics and Automation Society
Call for Papers
The first annual conference of IEEE Conference on Automation Science and
Engineering (IEEE CASE), sponsored by IEEE Robotics and Automation Society,
will be held on August 1 and 2, 2005. The goal of IEEE CASE is for broad
coverage and dissemination of foundational research on automation among
researchers, academicians, and industry practitioners. The focus is on
scientific methods for machines and systems operating in structured
environments over long periods, and for the explicit structuring of
environments. IEEE CASE in 2005 will be held right before IROS ’2005 in
Edmonton, Canada.
The technical program of IEEE CASE will consist of tutorials, workshops,
tutorials, invited talks, paper presentations, and panel discussions.
Papers describing original work on abstractions, algorithms, theories,
methodologies, and case studies are invited including but not limited to in
any of the following areas listed below.:
* Automatic Identification and Security
* Automation in Life Sciences: Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and Health Care
* Business and Software
* Construction and Transportation
* Discrete Event Dynamic Systems
* Food Handling and Processing
* Home, Laboratory, and ServiceHuman-Robot Interaction & Coordination
* Instrumentation & Measurement
* Intelligent Transportation Systems
* Multi sensor Fusion & Integration
* Programming Environment in Robotics & Automation
* Virtual Reality in Robotics and Automation
* Human-Robot Interaction & Coordination
* Instrumentation & Measurement
* Automation in Life Sciences
* Construction, Transportation, and Security
* Manufacturing and, Maintenance, & Supply Chain
* Multi-sensor Fusion & Integration
* Nano-scale Automation and Assembly
* Product Design, Development, & Prototyping
* Home, Laboratory, and Service
* Business and Software
* Food Handling and Processing
* Programming Environment
* Virtual Reality in Robotics and Automation
Paper Submissions: Author should submit full papers via electronically
submission in PDF format at the conference web site. All papers selected
for this conference are will be peer-reviewed, and selected ones will be
published in the regular conference proceedings with CD-ROM version
published by the IEEE. Six camera-ready pages are allowed for each paper.
Ddetailed instructions for paper preparation and submission are will be
available on the conference web site: http://www.ieee-icase.org
Invited Industry Sessions: There will be invited industry sessions on
Product and Process Design, Supply Chain Automation and Design, Nano-
technologiesscale Automation and Assembly, and Automation for Life
Sciences. Each session will consist of four related papers, which are will
be submitted and accepted through regular review process.
Tutorials and Workshops: Proposals for half- day or full- day tutorials and
workshops should be submitted to the Tutorial/Workshop Chair Prof. Mengchu
Zhou (zhou@njit.edu) by March 31, 2005.
IEEE Best Student Paper Award: $1,000 prize will be awarded for the best
student paper. The student must be a member of the IEEE Robotics and
Automation Society, be the first author and primary developer of the ideas,
and have done the work as part of an academic degree program. A nominating
letter from the faculty advisor should be sent to the Program Chair at the
time of submission.
Important Dates
January 31, 2005: Submission of papers
March 31, 2005: Acceptance notification to the authors
April 3130, 2005: Final Camera-ready papers due
General Chair
Prof. N Viswanadham
mpenv@nus.edu.sg
Program Chair
Prof. Michael Yu Wang
yuwang@acae.cuhk.edu.hk
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6.3 2005 IEEE Conference on Control Applications
2005 IEEE Conference on Control Applications
Contributed by: M. Moallem, mmoallem@engga.uwo.ca
The 2005 IEEE Conference on Control Applications
August 29 to 31, 2005
Fairmont Royal York Hotel Toronto, ON, Canada
http://www.eng.uwo.ca/cca05/
The program committee solicits high-quality papers containing original
contributions on applications of control theory to practical problems in
engineering, science, medicine and other related areas.
Regular Paper Submission
Authors should submit their papers electronically through the IEEE conference
management system at http://www.paperplaza.net
Invited Sessions
The Program Committee also solicits proposals for invited sessions within the
technical scope of the conference. Each proposal for an invited session
should describe the theme and scope of the proposed session and how the
papers form a cohesive and complementary group in the session topic. One
session typically contains five-to-six papers. For further information,
please contact invited Sessions Chair: Keyvan Hashtrudi-Zaad
(khz@ece.queensu.ca)
Workshops and Tutorials
The Program Committee is also soliciting proposals for workshops and
tutorials related to the theme and general interests of the conference.
Persons interested in organizing a pre-conference workshop or tutorial
should contact the Workshops Chair Mile Ostojic (mile.ostojic@nrc.ca)
Proceedings and CD ROM
Advance program will be made available electronically only through
conference website. A CD-ROM and a Book of Abstracts will be provided at the
conference. A hard copy of the proceedings will be available at an
additional charge, and will be mailed after the conference to those who
request it.
Important Dates
January, 31, 2005 Regular Papers, Invited Sessions, Workshop Proposals Due
April,10, 2005 Notification of Acceptance/Rejection
May, 10, 2005 Final Manuscript Submission
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6.4 2005 IEEE Logistics Service Operations and Informatics Conference
2005 IEEE Logistics, Service Operations and Informatics Conference
Contributed by: Robin Qiu, robinqiu@psu.edu
2005 IEEE Logistics, Service Operations and Informatics Conference &
Workshop, August 10-12, 2005 – Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Theme:
Given the increasing economic dynamics and service operational complexity,
it is a critical challenge to leverage information technology in achieving
world-class quality and productivity in the production and delivery of
physical goods and services. This conference aims to bring together
researchers and professionals worldwide to discuss issues and share their
research and development results in the area of production, service
operations, and informatics. The theme for this conference is Logistics for
Green and Digital Olympics. Papers relating to Olympic Games Logistics are
especially solicited, including those in the areas of production,
transportation, healthcare, retailing, communication, emergency system,
security & safety service operations and management systems.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
• Logistics planning
• Contingency planning
• Service Process engineering/management
• Expedited services and extreme logistics
• Freight forwarding and customs clearance
• Venue logistics management
• Warehouse and distribution
• Transportation management system
• Healthcare delivery network
• Security & safety service and management
• Real time identification & tracking technology
• Pervasive and ubiquitous computing in logistics
• Decision support system
• RFID technology and application
• Ticket management system
• Data warehousing and data mining
• Reverse logistics in Olympic Games
• Supplier relationship management
• Logistics visibility and control
• Systems integration
• Supply chain management
• Event-based production and supply chain
• Waste management
• Retail and service management
Paper Submission:
Complete manuscripts in PDF format must be electronically submitted to the
conference website: http://www.psoi.org. Submitted manuscripts should be six
(6) pages in IEEE two-column format, including figures, tables, and
references. A LaTeX style file and a Microsoft Word template are available
from the IEEE web site
(http://www.ieee.org/pubs/transactions/stylesheets.xml). However, submission
MUST be PDF FORMAT.
Important Dates:
April 1, 2005: Deadline for submission of extended abstracts.
May 1, 2005: Acceptance/Rejection notification.
June 1, 2005: Final camera-ready papers due in electronic form.
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6.5 Deadline Extension for ISIC 2005 and MED 2005
Deadline Extension for ISIC 2005 and MED 2005
Contributed by: Derong Liu, dliu@ece.uic.edu
2005 International Symposium on Intelligent Control
13th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation
27-29 JUNE 2005, LIMASSOL, CYPRUS
Due to multiple requests. the submission deadline for the
Joint MED-ISIC 2005 conference has been extended to:
6 DECEMBER 2004.
We hope that you will be able to participate in the upcoming 13th
Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation (MED'05) and the 20th IEEE
International Symposium on Intelligent Control (ISIC'05), which will be held
jointly on 27-29 June 2005 in the beautiful and historic island of Cyprus.
See the conference webpage:
http://liu.ece.uic.edu/ISIC05
http://liu.ece.uic.edu/MED05
Confirmed Plenary Speakers:
* Christos Cassandras (Boston Univ.) – on Cooperative Control
* Eduardo Sontag (Rutgers) – on Systems Biology
* Julie Chen (NSF) – on Nanomanufacturing
The submission deadline for both contributed papers and invited session
proposals is extended to December 6, 2004. We would like to take this
opportunity to ask you to consider submitting a paper and/or to organize an
invited session for the joint conference. Paper submissions are made
electronically through PaperPlaza:
http://www.paperplaza.net
The joint ISIC/MED 2005 conference is held in the week before the IFAC World
Congress in Prague (July 4-8, 2005). Therefore, it is possible to attend the
joint ISIC/MED Conference in Cyprus, then spend a few extra days exploring the
island (or go somewhere else) and then attend the IFAC World Congress in Prague.
The joint ISIC-MED 2005 promises to be a great conference at a beautiful
location, and we hope that you can be part of it.
Marios Polycarpou, General Chair
Michael Demetriou, Program Chair of MED '05
Thomas Parisini, Program Chair of ISIC 05
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6.6 IEEE 8th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems
IEEE 8th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems
Contributed by: Stefano Stramigioli, S.Stramigioli@ieee.org
The new born IEEE ITS Society sponsors its annual Conference on Intelligent
Transportation Systems ITSC ´05 which will be held in the historical Vienna,
Austria from 13 to 16 September 2005.
We invite you to submit papers and participate at this yearly event in this
wonderful city.
ITSC '05 deals with fundamental research und applications of leading
developments in the areas of communications, computer technology, control
systems and the related electronic technologies that are used for intelligent
transportation systems. More over a special focus will be "ITS and the
Society" where the advantages of ITS applications for the society will be
compiled and presented.
Regular Paper, Invited Sessions, Workshops and Tutorial can be submitted for
review.
Submission Deadline: 15th of January 2005
Notification Deadline: 1st of April 2005
Final Papers Due: 15th of May 2005
Further up to date information will be published at the webpage
www.itsc2005.at.
Should you have specific further questions concerning ITSC '05, please don´t
hesitate to contact office@itsc2005.at
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6.7 IEEE 9th Int Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics
IEEE 9th Int Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics
Contributed by: Jim Patton, j-patton@northwestern.edu
IEEE 9th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR):
Frontiers of the Human-Machine Interface
http://www.smpp.northwestern.edu/ICORR2005/
ICORR highlights the most recent advances in the basic sciences of
rehabilitation robotics. This conference will focus on a number of topics,
including the themes of:
. Assistive Robotics
. Therapeutic Robotics
. Brain-machine Interfaces for Rehabilitation
. Robotics in Prosthetics and Orthotics
. Hardware and Control Developments for Rehabilitation
. Evaluation Methods and Clinical Experience
. Biorobotics and Biomimetics
. Basic Science and Sensory/Motor Control Learning
ICORR 2005 will take place in the heart of Chicago's luxurious Magnificent
Mile district on the shores of Lake Michigan. The timing of ICORR should
allow participants to travel directly from RESNA, in Atlanta - June 23-27,
2005, and stay after to enjoy the long Independence Day weekend.
Please see http://www.smpp.northwestern.edu/ICORR2005/ for more information.
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6.8 Information Technologies in Environmental Engineering
Information Technologies in Environmental Engineering
Contributed by: Tobias Jordan, itee2005@iti.cs.uni-magdeburg.de
Time: September 25 - 27, 2005
Venue: Campus Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Germany
Website: http://www-wi.cs.uni-magdeburg.de/itee2005/
Paper Submission: http://www-wi.cs.uni-magdeburg.de/itee2005/paper/
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: February 28, 2005
- Notification of Acceptance: May 31, 2005
- Delivery of Manuscripts: July 31, 2005
- Early bird-registration: July 31, 2005
- Registration: August 31, 2005
- Conference: September 25 - 27, 2005
Acquisition, storage and processing of environmental information are becoming
vital to preserving the quality of human life. Potentially dangerous changes
are happening in the atmosphere, oceans, animal habitats and places where
hazardous materials are used, or have been discarded without adequate
environmental protections.
In recent decades public interest in environmental problems has increased
enormously, and research into these subjects has been intensifying. At the
same time developments in computer and network techniques have led to the
creation of sophisticated information systems with increased storage and
transmission capacities. Such data can often be accessed by the public using
the internet; and the public has become a very concerned participant in
discussions about the environment.
In recent years, information technology has become significant to all
scientific groups and fields involved in environment engineering. Knowledge
based systems which enable the study of environmental changes have been
developed, are being extended to manage those environments. New paradigms for
designing objects to enable easy disassembly and recovery of components
contribute to reuse. Developments in exploiting alternative energy sources
are reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. Surveillance techniques
enable tracking of persons likely to threaten the lives of persons or their
environment.
How can these developments be enhanced?
Further advance is going to be possible only if scientific teams have
adequate experience, methods and tools for investigation of the changes in
the environment. Success requires a high level of organization both related
to technical as well as scientific and human aspects of information handling.
The ITEE 2005 conference will provide a forum for exchanging information
among pollution engineers, knowledge engineers and scientists. Some of the
objectives include discussion of projects for long term storage of data, data
update and validation, and the consistency of data. Research topics and
funding opportunities discussed at the conference will be of interest to all
researchers. Another objective is to discuss means of assessing the potential
of individual teams in implementation and modeling of large scale systems.
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6.9 Information Technology in Environmental Engineering
Information Technology in Environmental Engineering
Contributed by: University of Magdeburg, Germany, gomez@iti.cs.uni-magdeburg.de
Acquisition, storage and processing of environmental information are becoming
vital to preserving the quality of human life. Potentially dangerous changes
are happening in the atmosphere, oceans, animal habitats and places where
hazardous materials are used, or have been discarded without adequate
environmental protections.
In recent decades public interest in environmental problems has increased
enormously, and research into these subjects has been intensifying. At the
same time developments in computer and network techniques have led to the
creation of sophisticated information systems with increased storage and
transmission capacities. Such data can often be accessed by the public using
the internet; and the public has become a very concerned participant in
discussions about the environment.
In recent years, information technology has become significant to all
scientific groups and fields involved in environment engineering. Knowledge
based systems which enable the study of environmental changes have been
developed, are being extended to manage those environments. New paradigms for
designing objects to enable easy disassembly and recovery of components
contribute to reuse. Developments in exploiting alternative energy sources
are reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. Surveillance techniques
enable tracking of persons likely to threaten the lives of persons or their
environment.
How can these developments be enhanced?
Further advance is going to be possible only if scientific teams have
adequate experience, methods and tools for investigation of the changes in
the environment. Success requires a high level of organization both related
to technical as well as scientific and human aspects of information handling.
The ITEE 2005 conference will provide a forum for exchanging information
among pollution engineers, knowledge engineers and scientists. Some of the
objectives include discussion of projects for long term storage of data, data
update and validation, and the consistency of data. Research topics and
funding opportunities discussed at the conference will be of interest to all
researchers. Another objective is to discuss means of assessing the potential
of individual teams in implementation and modeling of large scale systems.
Interdisciplinary Research in Environmental Informatics, Environmental
Managememt and Environmental Engineering
General Chair: Claus Rautenstrauch, Germany, crauten@hcc.uni-magdeburg.de
General Co-Chair: Jorge Carlos Marx Gómez, marx-gomez@gmx.de
Time: September 25 - 27, 2005
Venue: Campus University of Magedburg, Germany
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6.10 Int Symposium on Collaborative Research in Applied Science
Int Symposium on Collaborative Research in Applied Science
Contributed by: Jason Zhang, jason.zhang@ubc.ca
Int Symposium on Collaborative Research in Applied Science (ISOCRIAS)
7-9 October 2005
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC, Canada
SCOPE AND TOPICS
The theme of the conference is interdisciplinary and collaborative research
in Applied Science. We solicit high-quality papers in such area as, but not
limited to:
Industrial and Manufacturing Processes;
Information and Communications Technology;
Mechatronics;
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology;
Organic Electronics.
REGULAR PAPER SUBMISSION
Authors are encouraged to submit abstracts of their papers electronically to
the Program Chair at jzhang@apsc.ubc.ca no later than February 01, 2005.
INVITED SESSIONS
We solicit proposals for invited sessions within the technical scope of the
conference. Each proposal for an invited session should describe the theme
and scope of the proposed session and how the papers form a cohesive and
complementary group in the session topic. The proposal should include
summaries of the papers. One session typically contains five (5) papers. The
proposal should also contain the name, affiliation , complete address, e-
mail, and Fax of the session organizer(s) and of the authors of all included
papers. Electronic should be made to the Program Chair at jzhang@apsc.ubc.ca
no later than February 01, 2005.
WORKSHOPS AND TUTORIALS
We also solicit proposals for workshops and tutorials within the scope of the
symposium. If you are interested in conducting a pre-symposium workshop or
tutorial (full day or half day), please submit a proposal electronically to
the Program Chair no later than February 01, 2005. The proposal should
give a summary of the workshop/tutorial, a list of topics covered, and a
biography of the presenter(s). For general inquiries, please contact Clarence
de Silva, the General Chair, at desilva@mech.ubc.ca. For program inquiries
and the submission of abstracts, papers, proposals for invited sessions, and
proposals for workshops and tutorials, please contact Jason Zhang, the
Program Chair, at jzhang@apsc.ubc.ca.
HOME PAGE: www.researchcentre.apsc.ubc.ca
IMPORTANT DATES
February 01, 2005: Paper Abstracts , Invited Session/Workshop/Tutorial
Proposals Due
March 01, 2005: Notification of Acceptation
May 01, 2005: Final Camera-Ready Papers Due
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6.11 Joint 44th IEEE CDC and ECC 2005
Joint 44th IEEE CDC and ECC 2005
Contributed by: Emmanuel Fernandez, emmanuel@ececs.uc.edu
44th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control and
European Control Conference ECC 2005 (CDC-ECC'05)
December 12-15, 2005. Seville (Spain)
http://www.esi.us.es/cdcecc05
This is the first time that two of the most important conferences in control,
the European Control Conference (ECC) and the IEEE Conference on Decision and
Control (CDC), will be held jointly. This important event will take place in
the attractive city of Seville (Spain), December 12–15, 2005. The IEEE
Conference on Decision and Control (CDC) is the annual meeting of the IEEE
Control Systems Society (CSS). The European Control Conference (ECC) is
organized every two years under the auspices of the European Union Control
Association (EUCA).
For the most up to date information please visit the conference website
http://www.esi.us.es/cdcecc05
KEY DATES
- Deadline for all submissions and proposals: March 1, 2005
- Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: July 15, 2005
- Final manuscript submission deadline: September 10, 2005
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTED PAPERS:
Papers are invited in the form of regular manuscripts (allotted 6 Proceedings
pages). Note that short manuscripts are not considered. Papers must conform
to the submission policy described below.
CALL FOR INVITED SESSIONS:
Proposals for invited sessions, consisting of six papers, must contain a
summary statement describing the motivation and relevance of the proposed
session, accompanied by FULL versions of each invited paper. Individual
papers may be removed from a proposed session and replaced by appropriate
contributed papers at the discretion of the organizing committee. Likewise,
selected papers from rejected invited sessions may be placed in the regular
program.
CALL FOR WORKSHOPS:
The Organizing Committee intends to arrange workshops to be held prior to the
Conference and solicits proposals for appropriate subjects. Potential
organizers can submit their proposals through the conference submission site.
INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Papers to be presented in an interactive mode are encouraged. This involves
simulation, software demonstration and any other type of papers that are
better presented in an interactive fashion. Authors should indicate in their
proposal if they prefer their papers to be presented interactively.
SUBMISSION POLICY:
- All papers submitted to the CDC-ECC'05, either for review or
publication (after acceptance), must be formatted in the
standard 2-column Proceedings format.
- For the purposes of REVIEW, regular and invited papers are limited to
8 pages. Papers exceeding these limits will NOT be considered.
- For PUBLICATION, accepted regular and invited papers are limited to 6
pages. Papers exceeding these limits will be published only after
payment of a page overlength fee. A full registration of at least one
of the authors is required for final acceptance.
- All submissions (papers, invited sessions, workshops, and tutorials)
must be made electronically through the conference submission website
http://www.paperplaza.net
Contact information:
General Chair:
Eduardo F. Camacho
Departamento de Ingenieria de Sistemas y Automatica,
Escuela Superior de Ingenieros,
University of Seville.
Avda/ Camino de los descubrimientos, s/n
41092, Sevilla (Spain)
E-mail: eduardo@esi.us.es
Tel: +34 95 4487347
Program Chair:
Roberto Tempo
IEIIT – CNR
Politecnico di Torino
Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24
10129, Torino (Italy)
E-Mail: tempo@polito.it
Tel: +39 011 564-5408
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7. Workshops
7.1 28th Annual Texas PDE Conference
28th Annual Texas PDE Conference
Contributed by: Andras Balogh, abalogh@utpa.edu
28th Annual Texas Partial Differential Equations Conference
Edinburg, Texas, March 19-20, 2005
http://www.math.panam.edu/txpde05.html
The 28th Annual Texas Partial Differential Equations Conference will be hosted
by the Department of Mathematics at the University of Texas - Pan American, in
Edinburg, Texas on March 19-20, 2005.
The Texas Partial Differential Equations Conference (Texas PDE) is an annual
event that brings together researchers working on partial differential
equations and related topics. The Texas PDE was first organized by Professors
Charles Radin and Ralph Showalter at the University of Texas at Austin in
1978. The Texas PDE has a strong democratic tradition: there are no principal
speakers, all talks are allocated the same length of time, and there is no
registration fee. The intent is to encourage participation by young faculty
and graduate students.
Those wishing to speak should submit title and short abstract by Friday,
February 18, 2005 (preferably by email) to abalogh@utpa.edu.
Please visit http://www.math.panam.edu/txpde05.html for more information about
the conference and about the Rio Grande Valley.
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7.2 9th Annual IEEE Advanced Process Control Applications for Industry Workshop
9th Annual IEEE Advanced Process Control Applications for Industry Workshop
Contributed by: Greg Stewart, greg.stewart@honeywell.com
May 9-11, 2005
Vancouver, Canada
http://ieee-ias.org/apc2005/
CALL FOR PAPERS
The workshop is a meeting of those interested in Advanced Process Control
technology to improve performance of the process industries. Practical
installation experience and results in addition to theoretical developments
are presented for discussion.
Plant operations today are faced with ever-increasing pressure to improve
efficiency, quality and productivity. Without making fundamental changes to
their production processes, improvement can usually be made with the
application of advanced control technology. Using modern computer hardware,
software and innovative techniques, application engineers are able to
collect real time and historical data on their processes. Data analysis,
modeling and simulation provide a better understanding of the dynamics of
process behavior. Once the process characteristics are accurately
identified, the options for applying suitable control methodology are no
longer limited to conventional control techniques.
SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
Abstracts (200 words) should be received by December 15, 2004. Include a
statement in the covering letter confirming that if the paper is accepted
one of the authors will attend the conference to present it. Please give the
full name, affiliation, full address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail
address of the corresponding author. Notification of acceptance and author
kits will be sent within two weeks of the submission deadline. The final
manuscripts and registration payment for authors are due by February 15,
2005. Papers received by this date will be published in the workshop
proceedings.
SEND ABSTRACTS AND MANUSCRIPTS TO (prefer via e-mail in PDF format):
e-mail: apc2005@udtech.com
Technical Program Chair APC2005
Universal Dynamics Technologies Inc.
#100 - 13700 International Place
Richmond, BC V6V 2X8 Canada
Tel: (604) 214-3456
Fax: (604) 214-3457
Visit conference website for further information:
http://ieee-ias.org/apc2005/
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7.3 Advanced Modeling and Control in Anesthesia
Advanced Modeling and Control in Anesthesia
Contributed by: Manfred Morari, morari@control.ee.ethz.ch
Advanced Modeling and Control in Anesthesia:
Improving Clinical Anesthesia through Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics
and Control Theory: Current State of the Art and Visions for the Future
http://www.amca2005.unibe.ch/
Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland
April 10-14 2005
Contacts: amca2005@dkf.unibe.ch
Final Abstract Submission: January 10, 2005
Notification of Acceptance: January 31, 2005
Workshop: April 10-14, 2005
Sponsors
The workshop is supported by IEEE and IEEE EMB.
International experts on pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modeling and
control theory in anesthesia will evaluate the current state of the art
and develop a vision towards future applications of such methods and
concepts in clinical routine. The invited experts are renowned
researchers from the medical and engineering faculties and will give
their plenary talks in seven specific sessions.
Day 1: Signals and sensory systems, modeling of drugs
pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Day 2: Advisory systems, single loop controllers and system verification
Day 3: Simultaneous control of interacting loops, parameter
estimation and system identification
Day 4: Regulative and legal issues, overview on future research
In parallel to the main scientific program, poster sessions give the
opportunity to present recent research.
For program details see http://www.amca2005.unibe.ch/
Organizers:
Manfred Morari, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland
Adolf Glattfelder, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland
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