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Newsletter
January 2006
1. Personals
1.1 Change of address: Zhendong Sun
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Change of address: Zhendong Sun
Contributed by: Zhendong Sun, zdsun@scut.edu.cn
I returned to China and my correspondence is:
Prof. Zhendong Sun
College of Automation Science and Engineering
South China University of Technology
Guangzhou 510640
China
Tel/Fax: +86 20 87114256
E-mail: zdsun@scut.edu.cn
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1.2 New Contact Information: Arye Nehorai
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New Contact Information: Arye Nehorai
Contributed by: Arye Nehorai, nehorai@ece.uic.edu
Arye Nehorai will assume the position of Chairman of the
Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering at Washington
University in St. Louis, where he will also be the inaugural holder
of the Eugene and Martha Lohman Professorship. As of January 1,
2006, his location will be:
Washington University in St. Louis
Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering
Campus Box 1127
Bryan Hall, Room 201
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
phone: 314-935-7520
fax: 314-935-7500
email: nehorai@ese.wustl.edu
web: http://ese.wustl.edu/~nehorai
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2. General Announcements
2.1 Hycon Benchmark Award Announcement
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Hycon Benchmark Award Announcement
Contributed by: Eduardo F. Camacho, eduardo@esi.us.es
The objective of the Network of Excellence HYCON is to establish a durable
community of leading researchers and practitioners working in hybrid systems
control. HYCON provides a Performance Evaluation Platform for testing
control technologies of hybrid systems. Two benchmark problems are included,
one of them is a real Solar Air Conditioning Plant and the other a model of
an Idle Speed Motor Control system.
People interested in hybrid control systems are encouraged to submit their
proposals for benchmark exercises before 02/28/2006. A descption of the
processes can be found in the HYCON WP2 web site
(http://nyquist.us.es/hycon/index.php).
If you are interested in participating in the exercise send me
(eduardo@esi.us.es) an email describing what type of algorithm you intend to
apply and a short CV.
Accepted experiments will be considered eligible for the HYCON Award (1000
Euros). The purpose of this award is to recognize the best experiment from all
the accepted proposals.
Experiments proposed for the Solar Plant will be evaluated by the results
obtained both in real plant operation and by simulation. The evaluation of the
experiment results will be carried out using the criteria detailed on the web
site. The experiments on the actual solar plant will be carried out with the
help of personnel hired by HYCON and followed through web remote supervision.
It will be possible to stay at the plant site during experimentation.
Experiment proposals can be submitted for both the Solar Plant and the Idle
Speed Motor Control.
The HYCON network of excellence (http://nyquist.us.es/hycon) is funded by the
European Union under Contract no.: 511368
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3. Awards Honors
3.1 Calls for Nominations for 2006 IEEE CSS Awards
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Calls for Nominations for 2006 IEEE CSS Awards
Contributed by: Panos Antsaklis, antsaklis.1@nd.edu
Calls for Nominations for the 2006 CSS Awards
The IEEE Control Systems Society offers five major awards each year in
addition to the two student conference paper awards. Brief descriptions of
these five awards and calls for nominations are included below. Information
regarding the student conference paper awards is included at the websites of
the conferences. Further information on Control Systems Society sponsored
awards can be obtained from the IEEE Control Systems Society Awards web page:
http://www.ieeecss.org/awards/. Note that it is possible to submit
nominations, using the on-line nomination forms available on the web, which
are accessible from the CSS Awards web page.
George S. Axelby Outstanding Paper Award
Every year, the CSS presents up to three outstanding paper awards to authors
of papers published in the IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control during the
preceding two calendar years. This outstanding paper award is based on
originality, potential impact on the theoretical foundations of control,
importance and practical significance in applications, and clarity. The award
is named after George S. Axelby, founding editor of the Transactions.
Nominations are solicited for the 2006 award from papers published in IEEE
Transactions on Automatic Control from January 2004 through December 2005
(Volumes 49 and 50). The award is presented at the annual CSS awards
ceremonies held at the IEEE Conference on Decision and Control. The award
consists of a plaque (one for each author). The deadline for nominations is
May 15, 2006. Nominations should be sent to the Chair of the Axelby Award
Committee. Please consult the IEEE Control Systems Society Awards web page:
http://www.ieeecss.org/awards/
IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology Outstanding Paper Award
This annual award is selected among papers that appeared in IEEE Transactions
on Control Systems Technology during the previous two years, 2004-2005
(Volumes 12 and 13), based on originality, relevance of the application,
clarity of exposition, and demonstrated impact on control systems technology.
At most one award per year is presented at the annual CSS awards ceremonies
held at the IEEE Conference on Decision and Control. The award consists of a
plaque (one for each author). The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2006.
Nominations should be sent to the Chair of the TCST Outstanding Paper Award
Committee. Please consult the IEEE Control Systems Society Awards web page:
http://www.ieeecss.org/awards/
IEEE Control Systems Magazine Outstanding Paper Award
This annual award is selected from articles and columns that appeared in IEEE
Control Systems Magazine during the previous two years, 2004-2005 (Volumes 24
and 25), based on the impact on and benefit to CSS members. At most one award
per year is presented at the annual CSS awards ceremonies held at the IEEE
Conference on Decision and Control. The award consists of a plaque (one for
each author). The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2006. Nominations
should be sent to the Chair of the CSM Outstanding Paper Award Committee.
Please consult the IEEE Control Systems Society Awards web page:
http://www.ieeecss.org/awards/
CSS Technology Award
Nominations are solicited for the 2006 IEEE Control Systems Technology Award.
This annual award is given for outstanding contributions to control systems
technology, either in design and implementation or in project management. It
may be conferred on either an individual or a team. The award is presented at
the annual CSS awards ceremonies held at the IEEE Conference on Decision and
Control. The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2006. Please send
nominations, together with supporting documentation, to the Chair of the CSS
Technology Award Committee. Please consult the IEEE Control Systems Society
Awards web page: http://www.ieeecss.org/awards/
Antonio Ruberti Young Researcher Prize
Nominations are solicited for the 2006 Antonio Ruberti Young Researcher Prize.
This award recognizes distinguished cutting-edge contributions by a young
researcher to the theory or application of systems and control. To be
eligible, the nominee must be 40 years old or younger on January 1, 2006. The
award is named after Antonio Ruberti of Italy, and is funded by the Antonio
Ruberti Foundation. The award is presented at the annual CSS awards
ceremonies held at the IEEE Conference on Decision and Control. The deadline
for nominations is May 15, 2006. Please send nominations, together with
supporting documentation, to the Chair of the Antonio Ruberti Young Researcher
Prize. Please consult the IEEE Control Systems Society Awards web page:
http://www.ieeecss.org/awards/
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3.2 IEEE Awards Deadlines
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IEEE Awards Deadlines
Contributed by: Panos Antsaklis, pantsakl@nd.edu
Please note that JANUARY 31st is the deadline for nominations for the 2006 IEEE
awards sponsored by the Control Systems Society: the IEEE Control Systems Field
Award, and the IEEE Judith A. Resnik Award. Nominations may be submitted using
the web (http://www.ieeecss.org/awards/).
Also note that the Deadline for the IEEE Fellow nominations is March 1, 2006.
Check the CSS awards website (http://www.ieeecss.org/awards/) for the deadlines
of the AACC and IFAC awards.
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3.3 Winners of 2005 IEEE CSS Awards
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Winners of 2005 IEEE CSS Awards
Contributed by: Panos Antsaklis, antsaklis.1@nd.edu
IEEE CSS AWARD WINNERS 2005
Outstanding Chapter Award
For an outstanding Chapter of the CSS based on the level of its activities and
innovations in promoting new activities and services.
Singapore Chapter
Youyi Wang, Chair
Distinguished Member Award
To recognize significant technical contributions and outstanding long-term
service to the CSS by an individual who has been a member of the CSS for at
least five years.
Cheryl B. Schrader
Roberto Tempo
CDC Best Student-Paper Award Finalists
To recognize excellence in a paper presented at the Conference on Decision and
Control, whose primary author is a Student Member of the IEEE.
Michael Rotkowitz, Stanford Univ. (Sanjay Lall), “A Simple Condition for the
Convexity of Optimal Control over Networks with Delays,” by M. Rotkowitz, R.
Cogill and S. Lall.
** Winner
Ketan Savla, UC Santa Barbara (Francesco Bullo), “On Traveling Salesperson
Problems for Dubins vehicle: stochastic and dynamic environments,” by K.
Savla, F. Bullo and E. Frazzoli.
Mohammad Tabbara, Univ. Melbourne (Dragan Nesic), “Input-Output Stability of
Wireless Networked Control Systems,” by M. Tabbara, D. Nesic and A. R. Teel.
Rafael Vazquez, UC San Diego (Miroslav Krstic), “A Closed-Form Feedback
Controller for Stabilization of Linearized Navier-Stokes Equations: The 2D
Poisseuille Flow,” by R. Vazquez and M. Krstic.
CSM Outstanding Paper Award
For an outstanding article or column published in the IEEE Control Systems
Magazine during the two calendar years preceding the year of the award, based
on impact on and benefit to CSS members.
Gunter Stein, Honeywell
“Respect the Unstable,” 23:4, August 2003.
TCST Outstanding Paper Award
For an outstanding paper published in the IEEE Transactions on Control Systems
Technology during the two calendar years preceding the year of the award,
based on originality, relevance of the application, clarity of exposition, and
demonstrated impact on control systems technology.
Zoltan K. Nagy, University of Stuttgart
Richard D. Braatz, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
“Worst-case and distributional robustness analysis of finite-time control
trajectories for nonlinear distributed parameter systems”, 11:5, September 2003.
George S. Axelby Outstanding Paper Award
For outstanding papers published in the IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control
during the two calendar years preceding the year of the award, based on
originality, clarity, potential impact on the theoretical foundations of
control, and practical significance in applications.
Ali Jadbabaie, Jie Lin and A. Stephen Morse
“Coordination of groups of mobile autonomous agents using nearest neighbor
rules,” 48:6, June 2003.
Control Systems Technology Award
To recognize outstanding contributions to control systems technology either in
design and implementation, or in project management. This award may be
conferred on an individual or a team.
Andrew Packard, University of California at Berkeley
Gary Balas, University of Minnesota
For the development of modeling and simulation techniques for multivehicle
traffic networks and advanced air traffic management systems through
innovative application of control systems concepts.
Antonio Ruberti Young Researcher Prize
To recognize distinguished cutting-edge contributions by a young researcher to
the theory or application of systems and control.
Richard D. Braatz, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
For theoretical results in the robust control of complex systems, and their
application in the process, pharmaceutical, and microelectronics industries.
Hendrik W. Bode Lecture Prize
To recognize distinguished contributions to control systems science or
engineering. The recipient gives a plenary lecture at the Conference on
Decision and Control, evaluating a significant contribution to control systems
science or engineering.
Pravin Varaiya, University of California at Berkeley
For contributions to the control of power, communications, and transportation
systems.
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4. Books
4.1 Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems
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Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems
Contributed by: Abbas Emami-Naeini, emami@scsolutions.com
Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems
Fifth Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2006. ISBN:0-13-149930-0, 928 pp.
by: Gene F. Franklin, J. David Powell, Abbas Emami-Naeini
Featuring a brand new chapter on nonlinear systems, this revision of the best-
selling textbook on feedback control has been recognized for even greater
instructor flexibility and student readability. Design is emphasized
throughout as well as analysis techniques to provide motivation for the study
of control. The authors include many carefully worked-out examples to
illustrate the material, as well as review questions to assist students in
verifying that they have learned the material. The use of MATLAB is
introduced early in recognition of the universal use of software tools in
control analysis and design. Strong student pedagogic elements in this
edition include bulleted chapter summaries, marginal notes, and chapter
openers that offer perspective and an overview of the material to be
presented.
http://vig.prenhall.com/catalog/academic/product/0,1144,0131499300,00.html
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: An Overview and Brief History of Feedback Control
Chapter 2: Dynamic Models
Chapter 3: Dynamic Response
Chapter 4: Basic Properties of Feedback
Chapter 5: The Root-locus Design Method
Chapter 6: The Frequency-response Design Method
Chapter 7: State-space Design
Chapter 8: Digital Control
Chapter 9: Nonlinear Systems
Chapter 10: Control Systems Design: Principles and Case Studies
Appendix A: Laplace Transforms
Appendix B: A Review of Complex Variables
Appendix C: Summary of Matrix Theory
Appendix D: Controllability and Observability
Appendix E: Ackermann's Formula for Pole Placement
Appendix F: MATLAB Commands
Appendix G: Solutions to the End-of-Chapter Questions
References
Index
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4.2 Multivariable feedback control
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Multivariable feedback control
Contributed by: Sigurd Skogestad, skoge@chemeng.ntnu.no
Multivariable feedback control - Analysis and design. 2nd Edition
by Skogestad and Postlethwaite (Wiley, 2005, 592 pages)
Soft cover edition, ISBN 0-470-01168-8, Price: USD 72 (US), GBP 39.95 (UK and
rest of world).
Hard cover edition, ISBN 0-470-01167-X, Price: USD 145 (US), GBP 80 (UK)
The book focuses on the applications and practical aspects of robust control
techniques. Giving the reader a rigorous, yet easily readable, introduction to
the analysis and design of multivariable feedback systems, it provides
insights which are invaluable when designing or tuning any control system.
Taking into account the latest developments in the field, this fully revised
and updated second edition has been expanded by more than 20% to include:
- a new chapter devoted to the use of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs);
- new results on fundamental performance limitations introduced by RHP-
poles and RHP-zeros;
- updated material on decentralized control, the selection of controlled
variables and self-optimizing control;
- simple IMC tuning rules for PID control;
- additional material on unstable plants, the feedback amplifier, the lower
gain margin and integral action with LQG control;
-updated examples, exercises and case studies, using Matlab and the new
Robust Control toolbox.
More information is available on the books home page; see
http://www.nt.ntnu.no/users/skoge/book
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4.3 Variational Analysis and Generalized Differentiation
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Variational Analysis and Generalized Differentiation
Contributed by: Boris Mordukhovich, boris@math.wayne.edu
Analysis and Generalized Differentiation, Volumes I and II
Boris Mordukhovich
Modern variational analysis can be viewed as an outgrowth of the calculus of
variations, optimal control, and mathematical programming, where the focus
is on optimization of functions relative to various constraints and on
sensitivity/stability of optimization-related problems with respect to
perturbations. Classical notions of variations such as moving away from a
given point or curve no longer play a critical role, while concepts of
problem approximations and/or perturbations become crucial.
One of the most characteristic features of modern variational analysis is
the intrinsic presence of nonsmoothness, i.e., the necessity to deal with
nondifferentiable functions, sets with nonsmooth boundaries, and set-valued
mappings. Nonsmoothness naturally enters not only through initial data of
optimization and control problems (particularly those with
inequality and geometric constraints) but largely via variational principles
and other optimization, approximation, and perturbation techniques applied
to problems with even smooth data. In fact, many fundamental objects
frequently appearing in the framework of variational analysis and control
theory (e.g., the distance function, value functions in optimization,
control and game problems , maximum and minimum functions, solution maps to
perturbed constraint and variational systems, etc.) are inevitably of
nonsmooth and/or set-valued structures requiring the development of new
forms of analysis that involve generalized differentiation.
The book of Mordukhovich is self-contained and mostly collects results that
have not been published in the monographic literature. It is split into two
volumes and consists of eight chapters divided into sections and
subsections. Extensive comments (that play a special role in this book
discussing basic ideas, history, motivations, various interrelations, choice
of terminology and notation, open problems, etc.) are given for each
chapter. The author present and discuss numerous references to the vast
literature on many aspects of variational analysis and
control theory (considered and not considered in the book) including early
contributions and very recent developments. Although there are no formal
exercises, the extensive remarks and examples provide grist for further
thought and development. Proofs of the major results are complete, while
there is plenty of room for furnishing details, considering special cases,
and deriving generalizations for which guidelines are often given.
Volume I “Basic Theory” consists of four chapters mostly devoted to basic
constructions of generalized differentiation, fundamental extremal and
variational principles, comprehensive generalized differential calculus, and
complete dual characterizations of fundamental properties in nonlinear study
related to Lipschitzian stability and metric regularity with their
applications to sensitivity analysis of constraint and variational systems.
Volume II “Applications” also consists of four chapters mostly devoted to
applications of basic principles in variational analysis and the developed
generalized differential calculus to various topics in constrained
optimization and equilibria, optimal control of ordinary, functional-
differential (including those with delays and of neutral type),
differential-algebraic, and distributed-parameter systems, and models of
welfare economics. The author also discusses some game-theoretical problems
and feedback control problems for nonlinear systems in uncertainty
conditions.
The book is mainly addressed to researchers and graduate students in
mathematical and control sciences; first of all to those interested in
nonlinear analysis, optimization, equilibria, optimal control theory, game
theory, functional analysis, ordinary and partial differential equations,
functional-differential equations, continuum mechanics, and mathematical
economics. We also envision that the book will be useful to a broad range of
researchers, practitioners, and graduate students involved in the study and
applications of variational methods in operations research, engineering,
statistics,mechanics, economics, and other applied sciences.
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5. Journals
5.1 CFP: Special Issue on Automotive Controls IEEE-TCST
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CFP: Special Issue on Automotive Controls, IEEE-TCST
Contributed by: Kevin Fischbach, kfischba@ach-llc.com
Special Issue on Control Applications in Automotive Engineering
NOTE THE NEW DEADLINE !!!
The IEEE Technical Committee on Automotive Control (TCAC) seeks papers for a
special issue on automotive controls for the IEEE Transactions on Control
Systems Technology. The Special Issue will describe selected control
problems for emerging automotive systems and recent trends in methodologies
and applications of control to these systems. Thus, the Special Issue is
intended to provide a timely update on the evolution of automotive control
technologies, both in research as well as in production. Papers are invited
on original investigations relating to modeling, analysis, and control of
automotive systems for passenger vehicles. Specific topics of interest
include, but are not limited to:
* Vehicle dynamics, stability control and X-by-wire control
* Novel engines and engine control methodologies
* Alternative propulsion systems (hybrids, fuel cells, etc.)
* Transmission and driveline control
* Advanced automotive actuators, sensors, sensor networks, estimation and
diagnostics
* Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and autonomous vehicles
Preference will be given to papers that illuminate a strong linkage between
control theories and experimental validation of results. Nevertheless, work
that is considerably forward-looking, and is demonstrated only through
simulation work, will also be considered. Authors will need to demonstrate
and discuss how their findings improve the performance of their target
applications.
All papers will be rigorously reviewed according to the standards of the
IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology. Prospective authors are
advised to refer to the information found under the heading of “Information
for Authors” at http://www.ieeecss.org/PAB/tcst/ prior to submitting a
paper. Prospective authors should state in their cover emails, or cover
letters, that their contribution is meant for the special issue on control
applications in automotive engineering. Submitted manuscripts must not have
been previously published or be under review for possible publication
elsewhere. Manuscripts must be submitted online by May 26, 2006.
Guest Editors:
Ilya Kolmanovsky Ibrahim Haskara Julie Buckland
Ford Motor Co. General Motors Ford Motor Co.
2101 Village Road 30500 Mound Road 2101 Village Road
Dearborn, MI 48124 Warren, MI 48090 Dearborn, MI 48124
ikolmano@ford.com ibrahim.haskara@gm.com jbucklan@ford.com
Kevin Fischbach
Automotive Components
Holdings, LLC
10300 Textile Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
kfischba@ach-llc.com
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5.2 CFP: Special Issue on Micro- and Nano-scale Systems IEEE T-CST
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CFP: Special Issue on Micro- and Nano-scale Systems, IEEE T-CST
Contributed by: Reza Moheimani, Reza.Moheimani@newcastle.edu.au
CALL FOR PAPERS
IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology
Special Issue on Dynamics & Control of Micro- and Nano-scale Systems
Contributions are invited for a special issue of the IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON
CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY devoted to the subject of Dynamics and Control of
Micro- and Nano-scale Systems. The purpose of this special issue is to
document the current status of research in this multidisciplinary field,
through a collection of original and high-quality papers. There will be a
strong emphasis on the role of feedback control systems in the operation of
micro- and nano-scale systems. Contributions from industrial researchers are
particularly encouraged.
Some of the areas that are targeted by this special issue are:
* Dynamics & control of scanning probe microscopes, and microcantilever
technology
* Modeling and control of nanopositioning systems
* Control aspects in industrial applications of micro- and nano-scale systems;
dual stage micro-actuators, probe-storage devices, etc.
* Linear and nonlinear dynamics and control of MEMS/NEMS
* Control for nanorobotics; nano-assembly and manipulation at a nano-scale
* Control issues in nano-scale actuators and sensors
Only contributions that contain significant experimental results will be
included. Papers must contain high-quality original contributions and be
prepared in accordance with the IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CONTROL SYSTEMS
TECHNOLOGY standards. Prospective authors are advised to refer to the
information found at http://www.ieeecss.org/PAB/tcst/ under ``Information for
Authors'' prior to submitting a paper. Submitted manuscripts must not have
been previously published or be under review for possible publication
elsewhere. Contributed papers should be submitted online by February 27, 2006.
All the papers will be rigorously reviewed according to the standards of the
IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology.
Guest Editors:
Reza Moheimani
School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
The University of Newcastle
Callaghan, NSW 2308
Australia
Reza.Moheimani@newcastle.edu.au
Santosh Devasia
Mechanical Engineering Department
Box 352600, University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-2600
U.S.A
devasia@u.washington.edu
Evangelos Eleftheriou
IBM Zurich Research Laboratory
CH-8803 Rueschlikon
Switzerland
ele@zurich.ibm.com
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5.3 CFP: Special Issue on Multi-vehicle Systems Cooperative Control IEEE-TCST
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CFP: Special Issue on Multi-vehicle Systems Cooperative Control, IEEE-TCST
Contributed by: C.A. Rabbath, camille-alain.rabbath@drdc-rddc.gc.ca
Contributions are invited for a special issue of the IEEE Transactions on
Control Systems Technology on the subject of multi-vehicle systems
cooperative control. This special issue is concerned with recent advances in
multi-vehicle control research with emphasis on experimental results and on
solutions to practically relevant problems; therefore, the objective is to
bridge part of the gap between theory and practice. The collection of
original and high-quality papers are expected to focus on challenges and
issues found in cooperative systems operating on ground, in air, at sea and
under water. Contributions from industrial researchers are particularly
encouraged. A non-exhaustive list of topics of interest includes:
* Cooperative task assignment, path planning, and trajectory generation
* Experimental validation of cooperative control schemes
* Distributed computing and optimization
* Parallel implementation of optimizing feedback
* Modeling of multi-vehicle control systems
* Real-time performance and synchronization of networked systems
* Hierarchical control and varying dynamic scales
* Decentralization vs. centralized control: issues and challenges
* Reconfiguration, compensation of faults/failures at both the vehicle and
the team levels
Papers must contain high quality original contributions and be
prepared in accordance with the IEEE Transactions on Control Systems
Technology standards. Prospective authors are advised to refer to the
information found at http://www.ieeecss.org/PAB/tcst/ under "Information for
Authors" prior to submitting a paper. Submitted manuscripts must not have
been previously published or be under review for possible publication
elsewhere. When submitting a paper, authors should clearly state that it is
for the special issue.
Contributed papers should be submitted online by April 30, 2006.
Submitted papers will be rigorously reviewed according to the standards of
the IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology.
Guest Editors:
C.A. Rabbath Chun-Yi Su Antonios Tsourdos
Defence Research & Dept. of Mech. Dept. of Aerospace, Power
Development Canada Engineering & Sensors
DRDC Valcartier Concordia University Cranfield University RMCS
2459 Pie-XI Blvd. N. 1455 de Maisonneuve W. Shrivenham, Swindon
Val-Belair, Quebec Montreal, Quebec United Kingdom SN6 8LA
Canada G3J 1X5 Canada H3G 1M8 A.Tsourdos@cranfield.ac.uk
Camille-Alain.Rabbath cysu@alcor.concordia.ca
@drdc-rddc.gc.ca
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5.4 Contents: Applied and Computational Mathematics
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Contents: Applied and Computational Mathematics
Contributed by: Fikret A.Aliev, f_aliev@yahoo.com
Optimal Estimation with Scheduled Measurements
Orhan C. Imer, Tamer Basar 3
Synthesis Problem for Periodic Systems by Static Output Feedback
Fikret A.Aliev, Cengiz C.Archasoy, Vladimir B.Larin and Nargiz 13
A.Safarova
Constrained Optimality Conditions in Terms of Proper and Adjoint
Exhausters
Vladimir F. Demyanov, Vera A. Roshchina 25
Analysis Of Call Handling in Single Cell in Wireless Networks with Impatient
Handover Calls
Agassi Z.Melikov, Anar T. Babayev 36
Optimal On-Line Control Under Imperfect Information
Rafail Gabasov, Faina M.Kirillova 43
Discrete Approximations of Differential Inclusions in Infinite-Dimensional
Spaces
Boris S. Mordukhovich 58
Numerical Solution of Optimal Control Problems with Unseparated Conditions on
Phase State
Kamil R. Aida-Zade, Vagif M. Abdullayev 77
Optimizing Anti-Poverty Transfers with Quantile Regressions
Christophe Muller 90
On an Optimization Problem Described by Multivalued Mappings and
Duality
Elimhan N.Mahmudov,Ozkan Deger 104
On the Bochner – Martinelli Operator
Baruch Schneider 112
60th Anniversary of prof.Tamer Basar 122
70th Anniversary of prof. Vladimir B.Larin 123
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5.5 Contents: Asian Journal of Control
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Contents: Asian Journal of Control
Contributed by: Li-Chen Fu, lichen@ntu.edu.tw
Asian Journal of Control
Vol. 7, No. 4 December, 2005
CONTENTS
Regular:
1. Paper Title: Sliding Mode £U-£G Modulation Control of DC-to-DC Power
Converters
Authors: Hebertt Sira-Ramirez and Ramon Silva-Ortigoza
2. Paper Title: Fault Detection, Isolation and Reconstruction for Descriptor
Systems
Authors: Tae-Kyeong Yeu, Hwan-Seong Kim, and Shigeyasu Kawaji
3. Paper Title: Regional Stability and H¡Û Performance Control of Input-
Saturated Induction Motor via LMI Approach
Authors: Yeong-Hwa Chang, Yuan-Yuan Wang, Pang-Chia Chen, and
Min-Hsung Hung
4. Paper Title: Design Modification of Sliding Mode Ovservers for Uncertain
MIMO Systems with out and with Time-Delay
Authors: Elbrous M. Jafarov
5. Paper Title: A Neuro-Fuzzy System Design Methodology for Vibration Control
Authors: Shih-Ming Yang
6. Paper Title: Flexible Fuzzy Priority Scheduling of CAN Bus
Authors: Bai Tao, Wu Zhiming, and Yang GenKe
Brief:
1. Paper Title: Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Delay-Dependent
Asymptotic Stability of Linear Continuous Large Scale Time
Delay Autonomous Systems
Authors: S. B. Stojanovic and D. Lj. Debeljkovic
2. Paper Title: A New LMI Condition for Delay-Dependent Robust Stability of
Stochastic Time-Delay Systems
Authors: Shengyuan Xu, James Lam, Xuerong Mao, and Yung Zou
3. Paper Title: Information Structure Consideration for Decentralized Large-
Scale System
Authors: Yufan Zheng and Robin J. Evans
4. Paper Title: Stability Analysis of Networked Systems with Packet Dropout
and Transmission Delays: Discrete-Time Case
Authors: Mei Yu, Long Wang, Tianguang Chu, and Fei Hao
5. Paper Title: Finite Time Stability Analysis of Linear Autonomous
Fractional Order Systems with Delayed State
Authors: M. P. Lazarevic and D. Lj. Debeljkovic
6. Paper Title: Sensitivity Approach of Optimal Control for Affine
Nonlinear Discrete-Time Systems
Authors: Gong-You Tang, Nan Xie, and Peng Liu
7. Paper Title: Systems with Nonequidstant Sampling : Controllable?
Observable? Stable?
Authors: Ge Guo, Jingchun Wang, Donghua Zhou, and Chongzhao Han
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5.6 Contents: Automatica
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Contents: Automatica
Contributed by: Becky Lonberger, rebeccal@uiuc.edu
Contents: Automatica, February, 2006
Volume 42, Issue 2
To consult the cumulative table of contents 1965-present, to view the list
of recently accepted papers or to submit a paper visit
http://www.autsubmit.com
Regular papers
A. Lecchini, A. Lanzon, and B.D.O. Anderson
A model reference approach to safe controller changes in iterative
identification and control
Ji-Woong Lee and Geir E. Dullerud
Uniform stabilization of discrete-time switched and Markovian jump linear
systems
Ramine Nikoukhah and Stephen L. Campbell
Auxiliary signal design for active failure detection in uncertain linear
systems with a priori information
Dimos V. Dimarogonas, Savvas G. Loizou, Kostas J.
Kyriakopoulos, and Michael M.
A feedback stabilization and collision avoidance scheme for multiple
independent non-point agents
Alvaro E. Gil and Kevin M. Passino
Stability analysis of network-based cooperative resource allocation
strategies
Vijay Gupta, Timothy H. Chung, Babak Hassibi, and Richard M. Murray
On a stochastic sensor selection algorithm with applications in sensor
scheduling and sensor coverage
K. Xiong, H. Y. Zhang, and C. W. Chan
Performance evaluation of UKF-based nonlinear filtering
Domitilla Del Vecchio, Richard M. Murray, and Eric Klavins
Discrete state estimators for systems on a lattice
Brief papers
Jari Hatonen, David Owens, and Kevin Feng
Basis functions and parameter optimisation in high-order iterative
learning control
D. R. Ramirez and E. F. Camacho
Piecewise affinity of min-max MPC with bounded additive uncertainties and
a quadratic criterion
Brian J. Odelson, Murali R. Rajamani, and James B. Rawlings
A new autocovariance least-squares method for estimating noise covariances
Guoping Lu and Daniel W. C. Ho
Continuous stabilization controllers for singular bilinear systems: the
state feedback case
Jin Wang and S. Joe Qin
Closed-loop subspace identification using the parity space
Juhoon Back and Jin H. Seo
An algorithm for system immersion into nonlinear observer form: SISO case
Juan Carlos Martínez Rosas, Marco Antonio Arteaga Pérez and Adrián Miguel
Castil
Decentralized control of cooperative robots without velocity--force
measurements
Technical communiques
Francesco Amato, Marco Ariola, and Carlo Cosentino
Finite-time stabilization via dynamic output feedback
Shengyuan Xu, James Lam, and Yun Zou
New results on delay-dependent robust H_infinity control for systems with
time-varying delays
Qing-Guo Wang, Zhen Ye, and Chang Chieh Hang
Tuning of phase lead compensators for exact gain and phase margins
Su Whan Sung and Jietae Lee
Relay feedbak method under large static disturbances
M. D. S. Aliyu and J. Luttamaguzi
On the bounded-real and positive-real conditions for affine nonlinear
state-delayed systems and application to stability
Book reviews
Sean Andersson
Underwater Robots: Motion and Force Control of Vehicle-Manipulator
Systems, by Gianluca Antonelli
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5.7 Contents: Control Engineering Practice
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Contents: Control Engineering Practice
Contributed by: Fernando Camisani, cep@up.ac.za
Journal: Control Engineering Practice
ISSN : 0967-0661
Volume : 14
Issue : 2
Date : Feb-2006
Includes: Special Section on Advances in Control Education
ACE2003
20030716/18
Edited by: Kauko Leiviska
Table of Contents:
Kamyar Ziaei and David W.L. Wang, Application of orthonormal basis functions
for identification of flexible-link manipulators, Pages 99-106.
Yang-Hung Chang, Wei-Hua Chieng, Chung-Shu Liao and Shyr-Long Jeng, A novel
master switching method for electronic cam control with special reference to
multi-axis coordinated trajectory following, Pages 107-120.
Danijel Pavkovic, Josko Deur, Martin Jansz and Nedjeljko Peric, Adaptive
control of automotive electronic throttle, Pages 121-136.
Min Young Kim and Chung-Oh Lee, An experimental study on the optimization of
controller gains for an electro-hydraulic servo system using evolution
strategies, Pages 137-147.
I.J. Gyöngy and D.W. Clarke, On the automatic tuning and adaptation of PID
controllers, Pages 149-163.
Kauko Leiviskä, Preface to the special section on advances in control
education (ACE 2003), Page 165.
Alberto Leva, A simple and flexible experimental laboratory for automatic
control courses, Pages 167-176.
J.P. Keller, Interactive control system design, Pages 177-184.
Roberto Bucher and Silvano Balemi, Rapid controller prototyping with
Matlab/Simulink and Linux, Pages 185-192.
Conference Calendar, Page 193.
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5.8 Contents: European Journal of Control
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Contents: European Journal of Control
Contributed by: Danila Ferrara, ejc@elet.polimi.it
Issue n. 6-2005 with a Special Section on Automatic Drug Delivery for
Anesthesia and Critical Care
Stochastic H2 Optimal Control for a Class of Linear Systems with Periodic
Coefficients
by V. Dragan, T. Morozan
Linear Quadratic Nash Games on Positive Linear Systems
by T. Perdicoúlis, G. Jank
Special Section on "Automatic Drug Delivery for Anesthesia and Critical Care"
Guest Editorial
Introduction to Automated Drug Delivery in Clinical Anesthesia
by S. Bibian, G. Dumont, M. Huzmezan, C. R. Ries
Hemodynamic Control using Direct Model Reference Adaptive Control-
Experimental Results
by C. C. Palerm, B. W. Bequette
An Intraoperative Fluid Therapy Fuzzy Logic Control System for Renal
Transplantation
by A. Yardimci, N. Hadimioglu
Adaptive Control of Mammillary Drug Delivery Systems with Actuator Amplitude
Constraints and System Time Delays
by W. M. Haddad, Qing Hui, V. Chellaboina, T. Hayakawa
Empirical Modeling for Glucose Control in Diabetes and Critical Care
by J.A. Florian, R.S. Parker
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5.9 Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control
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Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control
Contributed by: C. Stewart, trac@bu.edu
IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control
Vol. 50 Issue 11 November 2005
Inverse optimal adaptive control for attitude tracking of spacecraft
Wencheng Luo; Yun-Chung Chu; Keck-Voon Ling
Page(s): 1639- 1654
Set membership prediction of nonlinear time series
Milanese, M.; Novara, C.
Page(s): 1655- 1669
Predictive control of switched nonlinear systems with scheduled mode transitions
Mhaskar, P.; El-Farra, N.H.; Christofides, P.D.
A unified approach to controller design for achieving ISS and related properties
Shoudong Huang; James, M.R.; Nesic, D.; Dower, P.M.
Page(s): 1681- 1697
The sector bound approach to quantized feedback control
Minyue Fu; Lihua Xie
Page(s): 1698- 1711
Efficiency loss in a network resource allocation game: the case of elastic supply
Johari, R.; Mannor, S.; Tsitsiklis, J.N.
Page(s): 1712- 1724
Controllability of nonlinear time-varying systems: applications to spacecraft
attitude control using magnetic actuation
Bhat, S.P.
Page(s): 1725- 1735
Receding-horizon estimation for switching discrete-time linear systems
Alessandri, A.; Baglietto, M.; Battistelli, G.
Page(s): 1736- 1748
Adaptive optimization of least-squares tracking algorithms: with applications
to adaptive antenna arrays for randomly time-varying mobile communications systems
Buche, R.; Kushner, H.J.
Page(s): 1749- 1760
Selection of the learning gain matrix of an iterative learning control
algorithm in presence of measurement noise
Saab, S.S.
Page(s): 1761- 1774
Virtual Grouping based adaptive actuator failure compensation for MIMO
nonlinear systems
Xidong Tang; Gang Tao; Joshi, S.M.
Page(s): 1775- 1780
Global stability analysis of neural networks with multiple time varying delays
Ensari, T.; Arik, S.
Page(s): 1781- 1785
Second-order sliding-mode observer for mechanical systems
Davila, J.; Fridman, L.; Levant, A.
Page(s): 1785- 1789
Maximizing the stability radius of a set of systems under real-time scheduling
constraints
Palopoli, L.; Pinello, C.; Bicchi, A.; Sangiovanni-Vincentelli, A.
Page(s): 1790- 1795
Time domain solution to descriptor variable systems
Zhibin Yan; Guangren Duan
Page(s): 1796- 1799
Output regulation of periodic signals for DPS: an infinite-dimensional signal
Generator
Immonen, E.; Pohjolainen, S.
Page(s): 1799- 1804
Evolutionary policy iteration for solving Markov decision processes
Hyeong Soo Chang; Hong-Gi Lee; Fu, M.C.; Marcus, S.I.
Page(s): 1804- 1808
Reduced-complexity nonlinear H/sup /spl infin// control of discrete-time systems
Helton, J.W.; James, M.R.; McEneaney, W.M.
Page(s): 1808- 1811
Quasi-continuous high-order sliding-mode controllers
Levant, A.
Page(s): 1812- 1816
Global compensation of unknown sinusoidal disturbances for a class of
nonlinear nonminimum phase systems
Marino, R.; Santosuosso, G.L.
Page(s): 1816- 1822
An extension of the linear regulator for degenerate diffusions
Baten, Md.A.; Morimoto, H.
Page(s): 1822- 1826
Robust stability of quasi-polynomials and the finite inclusions theorem
Mondie, S.; Santos, J.; Kharitonov, V.L.
Page(s): 1826- 1831
An output feedback precompensator for nonlinear DAE systems with
control-dependent state-space
Contou-Carrere, M.-N.; Daoutidis, P.
Page(s): 1831- 1835
Numerically robust transfer function modeling from noisy frequency domain data
Bultheel, A.; Van Barel, M.; Rolain, Y.; Pintelon, R.
Page(s): 1835- 1839
Control by interconnection of mixed port Hamiltonian systems
Macchelli, A.; Melchiorri, C.
Page(s): 1839- 1844
Efficient implementation of fairness in discrete-event systems using queues
Gohari, P.; Wonham, W.M.
Page(s): 1845- 1849
Single machine with Wiener increment yield: optimal offline control
Kogan, K.; Lou, S.
Page(s): 1850- 1854
Task-space adaptive setpoint control for robots with uncertain kinematics and
actuator model
Chao Liu; Chien Chern Cheah
Page(s): 1854- 1860
Analysis of random reference tracking in systems with saturating actuators
Yongsoon Eun; Kabamba, P.T.; Meerkov, S.M.
Page(s): 1861- 1866
Agreement over random networks
Hatano, Y.; Mesbahi, M.
Page(s): 1867- 1872
Control of linear systems with measurement nonlinearities
Battilotti, S.
Page(s): 1872- 1877
Regions of stability for limit cycle oscillations in piecewise linear systems
Goncalves, J.M.
Page(s): 1877- 1882
The generalized Maxwell-slip model: a novel model for friction Simulation and
compensation
Al-Bender, F.; Lampaert, V.; Swevers, J.
Page(s): 1883- 1887
A new phase-lead design method using the root locus diagrams
Lee, J.
Page(s): 1887- 1891
Optimizing prediction dynamics for robust MPC
Cannon, M.; Kouvaritakis, B.
Page(s): 1892- 1897
Practical stability and stabilization of hybrid and switched systems
Xuping Xu; Guisheng Zhai
Page(s): 1897- 1903
A simplified small gain theorem for time-varying nonlinear systems
Zhiyong Chen; Jie Huang
Page(s): 1904- 1908
Adaptive feedback control of nonlinear time-delay systems: the
LaSalle-Razumikhin-based approach
Xiaohong Jiao; Shen, T.
Page(s): 1909- 1913
Comment on "Coordination of Groups of mobile autonomous agents using nearest
neighbor Rules"
Lixin Gao; Daizhan Cheng
Page(s): 1913- 1916
Erratum to “Hierarchical Interface-Based Supervisory Control—Part I: Serial Case”
Leduc, R.J.; Brandin, B.A.; Lawford, M.; Wonham, W.M.
Page(s): 1916- 1916
Correction to “Homogeneous Observers, Iterative Design, and Global
Stabilization of High-Order Nonlinear Systems by Smooth Output Feedback”
Yang, B.; Lin, W.
Page(s): 1916- 1916
Advances in Smart Technologies in Structural Engineering
Page(s): 1917- 1918
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5.10 Contents: International Journal of Control
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Contents: International Journal of Control
Contributed by: Russell Stevens, russell.stevens@tandf.co.uk
Volume 78, Issue 18
www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00207179.asp
Synthesis of simultaneous stabilizing controller
P. H. Lee, Y. C. Soh
Stability and persistent disturbance attenuation properties for a class of
networked control systems: switched system approach
H. Lin, P. J. Antsaklis
§¤1-control using linear programming for systems with asymmetric bounds
M. Naib, A. Benzaouia, F. Tadeo
Synthesis of controllers for target problems of hybrid systems using
approximate computation
Y. Pang, M. P. Spathopoulos
Null controllability of discrete-time planar bimodal piecewise linear
systems
J. Xu, L. Xie
Optimal observation strategies for model-based fault detection in
distributed systems
M. Patan, K. Patan
An algorithm for reducing complexity in parametric predictive control
J. A. Rossiter, B. Kouvaritakis, M. Cannon
For submission and subscription information please visit the Journal¡¯s
homepage at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00207179.asp
Editor-in-Chief
Professor Eric Rogers
School of Electronics and Computer Science
University of Southampton
etar@ecs.soton.ac.uk
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5.11 Contents: International Journal of General Systems
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Contents: International Journal of General Systems
Contributed by: Russell Stevens, russell.stevens@tandf.co.uk
Volume 34, Issue 5
www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/03081079.asp
Reliable stabilization of stochastic time-delay systems with nonlinear
disturbances
Z. Wang, H. Shu, X. Liu
Model theory approach to transaction processing system development
Y. Takahara, Y. Liu, X. Chen, Y. Yano
Efficient reinforcement learning through dynamic symbiotic evolution for TSK-
type fuzzy controller design
C.-J. Lin, Y.-J. Xu
On the properties of equidifferent RIM quantifier with generating function†
X. Liu
A generalized model of fuzzy rough sets
D. Pei
Ontology intermingling with onticity and vice versa in M.C. Escher's
Reptiles (2004)
Y. Mikkonen
Inclusion properties for random relations under the hypotheses of stochastic
independence and non-interactivity
F. Tonon, S. Chen
The structure of n-contractive t-norms
A. Mesiarová
For submission and subscription information please visit the Journal’s
homepage at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/03081079.asp
Editor-in-Chief
Dr George Klir
gensyst@binghamton.edu
Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering
Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science
State University of New York
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5.12 Contents: International Journal of Systems Science
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Contents: International Journal of Systems Science
Contributed by: Russell Stevens, russell.stevens@tandf.co.uk
Volume 36, Issue 9
www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00207721.asp
Robots and sensors for landmine detection
C. Kambhampati and S. Rajasekharan
Canadian teleoperated landmine detection systems. Part I: The improved
landmine detection project
A. A. Faust , R. H. Chesney , Y. Das , J. E. McFee and K. L. Russell
Canadian teleoperated landmine detection systems. Part II: Antipersonnel
landmine detection
A. A. Faust , R. H. Chesney , Y. Das , J. E. McFee and K. L. Russell
DYLEMA: Using walking robots for landmine detection and location
P. Gonzalez de Santos , E. Garcia , J. Estremera and M. A. Armada
Modelling uneven terrain for geo-location of mines detected via vehicular
mounted sensors
Smriti Kansal, Gerald Cook, Charles Amazeen, Kelly Sherbondy
Strength of landmine signatures under different soil conditions:
implications for sensor fusion
Remke L. Van Dam, Brian Borchers , Jan M. H. Hendrickx
Thermal detection of buried landmines by local heating
M. Balsi and M. Corcione
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homepage at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00207721.asp
Editor-in-Chief
Professor Peter Fleming
Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering,
University of Sheffield
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5.13 Contents: Nonlinear Dynamics and Systems Theory
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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
Address of e-Journal: http//:www.e-ndst.kiev.ua
Volume 5, Number 3, 2005.
ISSN 1562-8353
CONTENTS
On the Bounded Oscillation of Certain Fourth Order Functional
Differential Equations,
R.P. Agarwal, S.R. Grace and Patricia J.Y. Wong, p. 215
A Fredholm Operator and Solution Sets to Evolution Systems,
V. Durikovic and M. Durikovicova, p. 229
Influence of Propellant Burn Pattern on the Attitude Dynamics
of a Spinning Rocket,
F.O. Eke and J. Sookgaew, p. 251
A "Patched Conies" Description of the Swing-By
of a Group of Particles,
A.F.B.A. Prado, p. 265
Fault Detection Filter for Linear Time-Delay Systems,
Maiying Zhong, Hao Ye, Steven X. Ding,
Guizeng Wang and Zhou Donghua, p. 273
Adaptive Output Control of a Class of Time-Varying Uncertain
Nonlinear Systems,
Jing Zhou, Changyun Wen and Ying Zhang, p. 285
Stability of Nonautonomous Neutral Variable Delay
Difference Equation,
Hai-Long Xing, Xiao-Zhu Zhong, Yan Shi,
Jing-Cui Liang and Dong-Hua Wang, p. 299
For submission and subscription information please contact the Editor-in-
Chief of ND&ST:
Professor A.A.Martynyuk
Institute of Mechanics,
Nesterov str., 3
Kiev-57, 03680 MSP
UKRAINE
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6. Conferences
6.1 45th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
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000 45th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
Contributed by: Andrea Serrani, serrani@ece.osu.edu
45th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control
December 13-15, 2006
Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, California USA
http://www.ieeecss.org/CAB/conferences/cdc2006/
Call for Papers
The 45th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control will be held Wednesday
through Friday, December 13-15, 2006 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in
San Diego, California USA. The conference will be preceded by technical
workshops on December 11-12, 2006. The CDC annually brings together an
international community of researchers and practitioners in the field of
automatic control to discuss the latest advancements of the discipline, shape
its future directions, and promote its diffusion among the scientific
community at large.
San Diego is California's second largest city, blessed by an ideal climate,
miles of pristine beaches, and unique world-class attractions, including
Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Lego Land, San Diego Wild Animal Park and Sea
World.
The 45th CDC will feature the presentation of contributed and invited papers,
as well as tutorial sessions and workshops. In addition to the standard oral
presentations, the conference will also feature interactive presentations in
order to encourage an interaction exchange with the audience. Topics for the
interactive sessions will be selected specifically to benefit from the time
for interaction and discussion that are not available in a typical lecture
session, and the authors will be encouraged to make creative use of poster
boards as well as hands-on computer simulations and demonstrations.
The 45th CDC is hosted by the IEEE Control Systems Society and is held in
cooperation with the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM),
the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS),
the Japanese Society for Instrument and Control Engineers (SICE), and the
European Union Control Association (EUCA).
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,
requiring that all manuscripts be in 2-column format and meet strict page limits.
Call for Invited Sessions: Invited sessions consist of six papers presenting a
unifying theme from a diversity of viewpoints. Proposals must clearly describe
the motivation and relevance of the session. Proposals must be accompanied by
full versions of each paper, which will be individually reviewed together with
the proposal itself. Individual papers may be removed from a proposed session
and replaced by appropriate contributed papers. In case an entire proposed
session is rejected, selected papers may be accepted as contributed ones.
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Invited Interactive Sessions: The 45th CDC will introduce a new invited
session category: "Invited Interactive Sessions." In addition to regular
invited sessions, proposals are sought from those wishing to organize an
"invited interactive session." An invited interactive session will consist of
between ten (10) to fifteen (15) papers, which should present a unifying theme
from a diversity of viewpoints. The arrangements and rules governing Invited
Interactive sessions are the similar to regular invited sessions, with the
following notes: As with regular invited sessions, all papers will be
reviewed, and appear in the proceedings. Presentations will be interactive
(i.e. poster, plus preferably some sort of simulation or software
demonstration). In addition, at the start of a session the organizers will
make an overview presentation lasting 15-20 minutes.
The sessions can contain up to 15 presentations (this leaves much more
flexibility than requiring exactly 6 presentations to fit the timing
requirements of oral sessions). Each Invited Interactive Session accepted will
have a room devoted to the session, including data projection for the
overview. The deadline for submissions for invited interactive sessions will
be later than for regular submission and is set to March 17, 2006.
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Call for Tutorial Sessions: Tutorial sessions addressing state-of-the-art
control theory and advanced industrial applications are solicited. Panel
discussions are strongly encouraged.
Call for Interactive Papers: Papers are invited in the form of interactive
papers to be presented in a way that involves interaction with the viewers,
including simulations, experimental setup, visual demonstrations, and virtual
reality tools.
Call for Workshops and Tutorials: Workshops and tutorials to be held prior to
the conference are solicited on all related topics. Proposals for workshops
addressing novel control methodologies and nonstandard control applications
are strongly encouraged.
Exhibits related to control education, control theory, and industrial
applications are invited.
All papers and session proposals must be submitted through the conference
submission website www.paperplaza.net and must conform to the policy found at
the conference web site www.ieeecss.org/CAB/conferences/cdc2006/
All submissions must be written in English.
Submission policy:
* All papers submitted to the 45th CDC, 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 reviewed.
* For PUBLICATION in the Proceedings, 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.
At least one of the authors of the paper must register for the conference at
full member/non-member rate to upload the final manuscript.
Important Dates:
Paper submissions site www.paperplaza.net opens: January 10, 2006
Deadline for submission of Invited Session proposals: February 17, 2006
Deadline for submission of all papers: February 24, 2006
Notification of acceptance: July 20, 2006
Final submission and on-line registration opens: August 1, 2006
Deadline for Final submission of all papers: September 10, 2006
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6.2 11th IFAC Symposium on Control in Transportation Systems
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11th IFAC Symposium on Control in Transportation Systems
Contributed by: Petros Ioannou, ioannou@usc.edu
11th IFAC Symposium on Control in Transportation Systems (IFAC-CTS2006)
August 29-30, 2006. Delft (The Netherlands)
http://www.rws-avv.nl/ifac-cts2006
Important deadlines:
* Draft paper January 31, 2006
* Notification of acceptance March 31, 2006
* Full paper May 31, 2006
* Symposium August 29-31, 2006
This Symposium will provide an international forum for the recent
developments and advances in any aspect on control in traffic and
transportation systems, including road-, rail-, air- and waterborne
transportation.
Authors from research institutes, public bodies, consultancies and industry
are invited to submit a draft paper on theoretical developments or on
practical applications, implementations and assessments,
The main technical areas of the Symposium are (not limited):
* Air Traffic Management
* Automated Highway Systems
* Decision Support Systems
* Demand Management
* Dynamic Route Guidance
* Environmental Issues
* Freight and Fleet Management
* Incident Management
* Integrated Traffic Control
* Marine Systems
* Motorway Traffic Management
* OD-estimation
* Public Transport
* Rail Traffic Modelling
* Sensors
* Standardisation
* System Architectures
* Transportation Modelling and Planning
* Travel and Traffic Information
* Urban Traffic Control
* Vehicle Automation
* Vehicle Modelling and Simulation
* Vessel Traffic Services
All papers accepted for presentation will appear in the CD-ROM of the
symposium and will be distributed to the participants. Papers duly presented
will be archived and offered for sale, in the form of Proceedings, by
Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford, UK.
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6.3 1st International Conference on Computer Science and Education
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1st International Conference on Computer Science and Education
Contributed by: Maoqing Li, mqli@xmu.edu.cn
1st International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE 2006)
Call for Papers
The First International Conference on Computer Science and Education
(ICCSE 2006) organized by Chinese National Research Council for College
Computer Education will be held on July 26-29, 2006, at Xiamen
University, Xiamen, Fujian, China. The conference aims to create a
forum for scientists and educators throughout the world to present their
latest research results and ideas in the areas of computer science and
education.
The conference will be hosted by Xiamen University, one of the key
universities in China. The City of Xiamen, known as a Garden on the Seas
situated on the scenic coastline of Taiwan Straits in Southeastern China,
is one of the most beautiful cities in China.
Interested Authors shall submit their manuscripts in PDF through emails
to iccse@xmu.edu.cn. General inquiries shall be addressed directly to the
conference secretariat through email: iccse@xmu.edu.cn.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
Submission Due: February 1, 2006
Notification of Acceptance: April 1, 2006
Submission of Final Papers: May 15, 2006
Conference Dates: July 26-29, 2006
Official conference Websites: http://hdd.ece.nus.edu.sg/~iccse/ and
http://iccse.xmu.edu.cn/. ICCSE'06 Secretariat Email: iccse@xmu.edu.cn.
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6.4 2006 International Conference on Dynamics Instrumentation and Control
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2006 International Conference on Dynamics, Instrumentation and Control
Contributed by: Chun-Yi Su, cysu@alcor.concordia.ca
The 2006 International Conference on Dynamics, Instrumentation and Control,
CDIC06, will be held on August 13-16, 2006 in historical city of Queretaro,
Mexico. The conference offers a unique integration of innovative concepts and
advances in system dynmics, controls and sensors. For detailed information
about the conference, please visit
http://cdic06.encs.concordia.ca
NEW EXTENDED Paper Deadline: January 30, 2005
PAPER SUBMISSION
Prospective authors are invited to submit an extended abstract of 800-1000
words in English. The abstract must include paper title, author(s)
names,affiliation(s), name of the corresponding author, postal and E-mail
addresses of the corresponding author,and telephone/facsimile numbers. All
accepted papers would be published on a Conference CD-ROM. Selected papers
will be published in a limited-edition hardcover book by World Scientific
Publishing Co. Please consult conference website for instructions for
preparing the manuscript.
Paper submission by email to: cdic06@encs.concordia.ca
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission of extended abstract : January 30, 2006
Notification of Acceptance : March 10, 2006
Submission of Manuscript : April 15, 2006
Conference: : August 13-16, 2006
Official Web Site: http://cdic06.encs.concordia.ca
E-mail: cdic06@encs.concordia.ca
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6.5 2nd International Symposium on Evolving Fuzzy Systems
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2nd International Symposium on Evolving Fuzzy Systems
Contributed by: Plamen Angelov, p.angelov@lancaster.ac.uk
2nd International Symposium on Evolving Fuzzy Systems, 7-9 September 2006,
Ambelside, Lake District, UK
The Symposium is technically co-sponsored by Computational Intelligence
Society and Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society, IEEE, by IFSA, and by
EUSFLAT. It is organized by Lancaster University and co-sponsored by Nokia-
UK Ltd., J&S Marine Ltd., Retail Analytics Ltd.
The Symposium will take place in St Martin’s Conference Centre located in
Ambelside – a small touristic village on the outskirts of the largest lake
(Windermere) which is a home of many speed world records. The social program
includes a dinner on a boat crossing the lake. The Lake District National
Park is the largest English National Park, established in 1951. Its 2,292
square kilometres cover fells, dales, lakes, villages, towns and parts of
the West Coast's beaches and tide pools.
A limited number of low-cost accommodations are available in the conference
venue. A number of prizes for best papers, best student paper and best
application-oriented paper awards will be given by the co-sponsors of the
event. Proceedings of the Symposium will be published by IEEE Press and the
authors of selected papers will be invited to submit extended versions for a
special issue of IEEE Transactions. Registration fee for (full time
registered) PhD students is 50 pounds and for IEEE members (subject to an
early registration) is 195 pounds.
For more details, please visit the web-site of the event
(http://www.efs06.org ) and log in (by filling a brief electronic form
under 'Log in' navigation menu).
Key dates:
Paper submission February 1, 2006
Tutorials/special sessions March 1, 2006
Acceptance notification April 1, 2006
Final version due May 1, 2006
Early Registration May 1, 2006
Symposium September 7-9, 2006
Rationale
Fuzzy systems have demonstrated the ability to formalize in a
computationally efficient manner the approximate reasoning typical of
humans. Evolution-inspired algorithms have proven to be a robust technique
in many complex optimization, identification, learning, and adaptation
problems. Their confluence leads to increased capabilities for design,
tuning, and optimization of fuzzy systems. They have been developed very
often independently, but recently there has been an increased interest in
their confluence.
The aim of this symposium is to facilitate and focus the discussion on the
problems, research, results and future directions in the emerging area of
evolution-augmented fuzzy systems.
Topics (without limiting to) will cover:
Evolutionary Fuzzy Rule-based Systems
Genetic Algorithms for Learning and Tuning Fuzzy-Rule Based Systems
Evolutionary Multi-objective Design of Fuzzy Rule-based Systems
Interpretability-Accuracy Trade-off in Evolutionary Fuzzy Modeling
FRB Systems design by Memetic Algorithms, Swarm Intelligence etc.
Evolving Fuzzy Systems
Evolving Neuro-Fuzzy Systems and Models
On-line Identification of Fuzzy Systems and Real-Time Algorithms
Evolving Fuzzy Clustering Methods
Evolving Fuzzy Classifiers
Evolving Fuzzy Controllers
Real-world applications
EFS in Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing
EFS for Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
EFS in Advanced Communications and Multi-Media Applications
EFS in Bioinformatics
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6.6 9th Intl. Conference on Control Automation Robotics and Vision
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9th Intl. Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision
Contributed by: W Sardha Wijesoma, eswwijesoma@ntu.edu.sg
9th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision
ICARCV 2006 5 – 8 December 2006,
Singapore
http://www.icarcv.org
The 9th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision,
ICARCV 2006, will be held in Singapore from 5 – 8 December 2006. The
conference is organised by the School of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Institution of
Engineers, Singapore. The technical sponsors are IEEE Control SystemsSociety,
IEEE Robotics and Automation Society and IEEE Systems, Man and Cybernetics
Society.
The conference focuses on both theory and applications mainly covering the
topics of control, automation, robotics and vision. In addition to the
technical sessions, there will be invited sessions, tutorials and keynote
addresses.
The Proceedings of ICARCV are indexed by ISI Proceedings, EI Compendex and
included in the IEEE Xplore.
BEST PAPER AWARD: Selection of the best paper will be made at the Conference
based on both the technical content and presentation. The winner will be
chosen by the Technical Program Committee in consultation with the
International Advisory Committee.
PAPER SUBMISSION:
Papers must be written in English and should describe original work in
detail. Please download the template from the conference website and submit
the full papers online http://www.icarcv.org by 1 April, 2006.
Upon acceptance, authors will be required to register and present their
papers.
INVITED SESSIONS:
The Technical Program Committee is soliciting proposals for invited sessions
focusing on topics of ICARCV 2006. Prospective organisers should submit
proposals to the Invited Session Chairman eericsung@ntu.edu.sg by 1 March,
2006. Invited sessions are to provide a forum for focused discussions on new
topics, or innovative applications of established approaches.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Full paper submission: 1 April 2006
Notification of Acceptance: 1 July 2006
Camera ready manuscript submission: 1 Sept. 2006
Author’s registration: 1 Sept. 2006
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6.7 Diagnosis and Control of Smart Structures
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Diagnosis and Control of Smart Structures
Contributed by: Dirk Soeffker, soeffker@uni-duisburg.de
Symposium 'Diagnosis and Control of Smart Structures and Multifunctional
Materials' as part of
The Second International Conference on Dynamics, Vibration, and Control
ICDVC-2006
August 23-26, 2006 Beijing, China
http://www.cstam.org.cn/ICDVC2006/dvc-2006.htm
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 2nd International
Conference on Dynamics, Vibration, and Control and contribute to the
Symposium on Diagnosis and Control of Smart Structures (Adaptronic
Structures) based on multifunctional materials and systems.
This Symposium is designed to bring together vibration, control, and
diagnosis related expertise for smart structures and structural dynamical
systems based on multifunctional materials or composites etc.
Smart / Adaptronic structures become more and more important in aerospace
and aeronautical applications. For these safety critical applications it is
important to get information about the state of the mechanical structure
that is typically dynamically stressed. So supervision and monitoring
concepts concerning mechanical stress and/or reliability as well as design
concepts introducing new functionalities especially in case of faults etc.
are becoming more and more important within the design of such systems.
Contributions in, but not limited to, the following areas
- Dynamics of elastic, mechanical structures / smart structures
- Control of elastic, mechanical structures /smart structures
- Diagnosis of elastic, mechanical structures / smart structures
- Vibration-based structural health monitoring
- Availability and reliability of elastic, mechanical structures /
smart structures
- Limp home mode for operating smart structures
- Design of smart structures
are welcome and authors are invited to participate in the symposium and the
conference.
Please note that the IFAC Safeprocess 2006 symposium on Fault Detection,
Supervision and Safety of Technical Processes will also be held in Beijing
from August 30th to September 1st 2006. So this will be a good opportunity
to participate in both conferences and to visit Beijing.
Contributed papers should include the following contents:
1. Objective and novelty of the research
2. Methods and techniques
3. Main results
4. Conclusions
5. Main references
A format of the paper is available on the website
http://www.cstam.org.cn/ICDVC2006/typeinst.doc
Please send one-page abstract before February 20th, 2006 to the Symposium
organizers. After reviewed by the academic committee, the acceptance of all
papers will be notified to the corresponding author, and then an extended
abstract (3-4 A4 pages) should be sent to the conference organizers for
publication of the Conference Proceedings before May 31st, 2006. Some selected
full papers will be further recommended for publication in international
peer-reviewed journals.
Organizers
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dirk Söffker, Chair of Dynamics and Control,
Institute of Mechatronics and System Dynamics, University Duisburg-Essen,
Germany.
Email: soeffker@uni-duisburg.de
http://www.srs.uni-duisburg.de
Prof. Weidong Zhu, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Univ. of Maryland
Baltimore County, Baltimore, USA.
Email: wzhu@umbc.edu
http://www.umbc.edu/engineering/me/wzhu.htm
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6.8 Eighteenth International Conference on Systems Engineering
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Eighteenth International Conference on Systems Engineering
Contributed by: Olivier Haas, o.haas@coventry.ac.uk
Eighteenth International Conference on Systems Engineering (ICSE2006)
5th - 7th September 2006, Coventry, UK
http://www.coventry.ac.uk/icse2006
ICSE2006 is supported by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(UKRI Control Systems Society Chapter)
Deadlines
Submission of extended abstracts / proposals for sessions: 10 March 2006.
Acceptance of papers: 10 April 2006.
Submission of full papers: 12 June 2006
We have already received a number of proposal for special sessions,
including medical robotics, automotive applications, Marine applications,
LabVIEW sponsored sessions, Image processing applied to tracking.
Authors wishing to contribute to the Conference should submit an extended
abstract (three pages long) of their proposed contribution before 10 March
2006. The abstract should be typed and written in English.
Reviewing of abstracts submitted before the deadline date take place on a
regular basis and allows early decisions to be taken, assisting authors in
planning their travelling arrangements.
The Organising Committee also welcomes proposals for specialist sessions on
a focused theme relevant to the Conference, each session consisting of up to
six papers.
Professor Keith Burnham
Chairman ICSE2006
Dr Olivier Haas
Conference Secretary ICSE 2006
Control Theory and Applications Centre
Armstrong Siddeley Building
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry CV1 5ED
United Kingdom
Telephone 024 7688 7658
International code +44 (0)24 7688 7658
E-mail icse2006@coventry.ac.uk
Fax +44 (0)24 7688 8052
Alternative telephone numbers
Telephone +44 (0)24 7688 8052
or +44 (0)24 7688 8972
Conference Administrator contact details
Telephone +44 (0)24 7688 8277 / 8586
Fax +44 (0)24 7688 7661
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6.9 Intelligent Systems and Computing: Theory and Applications
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Intelligent Systems and Computing: Theory and Applications
Contributed by: Petros Ioannou, ioannou@usc.edu
CALL FOR PAPERS
Intelligent Systems And Computing: Theory And Applications
5-7 July 2006,
Ayia Napa, Cyprus
web site: http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/ISYC06
SCOPE:
System theory involves the use of intelligent techniques for modelling,
sensing, control and computing in different disciplines and areas. While the
approaches followed are often conceptually similar on the high level, they
appear to be different on the lower levels. In addition the frequent use of
different notation and language makes it awkward for people in one area to
understand the approaches followed in another area. The scope of this
conference is to gather researchers from different areas and disciplines to
present results and participate in discussions under the common theme of
intelligent systems and computing. These interactions will facilitate a
better understanding of the diversity of the different approaches as well as
of their similarities. In addition it will open the way for applying
approaches that have been successful in one area to problem solving in
different areas and applications.
Topics include: Modeling and Control of Complex Systems, Computational
Intelligence in Complex Systems, Neural and Fuzzy Systems, Signal and Image
Processing Systems, Mobile Computing, Pervasive computing. Distributed
databases, Large Space Structures, Aerospace Systems, Control of Flows,
Biological Systems, Transportation Systems, Communication Networks, Wireless
and Mobile Networks, Ad-hock and Sensor Networks, Robotics
Paper Submission: 20 February 2006
Notification of paper acceptance: 1st April 2006
Camera-Ready Version Due: 20th May 2006
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6.10 Symposium on Algebraic Methods in Control Theory and Signal
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Symposium on Algebraic Methods in Control Theory and Signal
Contributed by: Pierre Rouchon, pierre.rouchon@ensmp.fr
Symposium on Algebraic Methods in Control Theory and Signal
Processing Honoring Professor Michel Fliess on the occasion of his
60th birthday, March 30-31, Institut Henri Poincaré, Paris, 2006.
All are welcome to participate in this two-days symposium
which is organized along areas in which Professor Michel Fliess has
made significant impact. This meeting will be held Thursday and
Friday, March 30-31, 2006, at Institut Henri Poincaré in Paris.
Students are particularly encouraged to attend.
Invited keynote Speakers are: Jean Lévine, Claude Lobry, Yves
Meyer, Mamadou Mboup, Bernard Picinbono, Christophe
Reutenauer,Joachim Rudolph, Hebertt Sira-Ramírez , Eduardo Sontag
and Michael Zeitz.
For further information and (free) registration please see
http://www.lix.polytechnique.fr/fliessconf/
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7. Workshops
7.1 8th International Workshop on Discrete Event Systems - WODES
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8th International Workshop on Discrete Event Systems - WODES
Contributed by: Feng Lin, flin@ece.eng.wayne.edu
8th International Workshop on Discrete Event Systems (WODES)
July 10-12, 2006
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
http://www.eecs.umich.edu/wodes2006/
The 8th edition of WODES will be held in the USA in 2006, in Ann Arbor on the
campus of the University of Michigan, July 10-12. It will provide researchers
from different fields (control theoreticians and control engineers, software
engineers and computer scientists, operations research specialists) with an
opportunity to exchange information and new ideas, and to discuss new
developments in the field of DES theory and application.
Venue
Ann Arbor, a university town of 110,000 people, is located 40 miles (60km)
west of Detroit along the banks of the Huron River. Regularly listed among the
best places to live in the US, Ann Arbor's cosmopolitan ambiance is matched
only by its classic, small town charm.
The workshop will be held in the Rackham Building located at 915 E. Washington
Street on the Central Campus of the University of Michigan.
Call for Contributions
Authors are invited to submit papers and proposals for special sessions on all
aspects of DES research to the workshop secretariat by January 16, 2006.
Special sessions should consist of 4 to 6 papers along with a 1-2 page
description of the aim and content of the session. Papers in special sessions
will be reviewed individually. In case the special session is not accepted,
individual papers will be considered for inclusion in the regular program.
Important Dates
January 16, 2006: Submission of papers and special sessions
April 17, 2006: Notification of acceptance
May 15, 2006: Final versions due
July 10-12, 2006: Workshop
Organizing Committee and Co-Chairs of Scientific Program Committee:
Stephane Lafortune U. of Michigan USA
Feng Lin Wayne State U. USA
Dawn Tilbury U. of Michigan USA
Workshop Secretariat:
wodes2006@eecs.umich.edu
Fax: 734-763-8041 (USA)
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7.2 Courses on LMI and BMI optimization in control Prague CZ
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Courses on LMI and BMI optimization in control, Prague, CZ
Contributed by: Didier Henrion, henrion@laas.fr
Two courses on "LMI and BMI optimization with algorithms and applications in
control" by Didier Henrion, LAAS-CNRS, Toulouse, FR and Michal Kocvara,
FEL-CVUT, Prague, CZ
The two courses are given at the Czech Technical University, Charles Square,
down-town Prague on February 13-17 and 20-24, 2006. Each course consists of
five two-hour lectures and three two-hour labs. The courses are primarily
aimed at students from the Czech Technical University in Prague, yet external
participants are welcome. There is no registration fee. Please note that the
Czech Technical University will not provide assistance regarding traveling
and accomodation in Prague.
The expected audience are graduate students or researchers with a background
in linear control systems, linear algebra and convex optimization. The first
course covers basic mathematical features of linear and bilinear matrix
inequalities (history of LMIs and BMIs, geometry of LMI sets, LMI relaxations
for BMIs) and applications in control (state-space and polynomial methods for
robust stability analysis and fixed-order controller design). The second
course covers algorithms for convex LMI optimization (interior-point methods,
linear semidefinite programming, augmented Lagrangian) and non-convex BMI
optimization (augmented Lagrangian), with a description of solvers, interfaces
and applications in control systems, structural design, free material
optimization and vibration control. For the labs we use PENBMI and the YALMIP
interface to define and solve LMI and BMI problems under the Matlab
environment.
See http://www.laas.fr/~henrion/courses/lmi06
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7.3 Invited Session on Control of Discrete Time Hybrid Systems ADHS
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Invited Session on Control of Discrete Time Hybrid Systems, ADHS
Contributed by: Naly Rakoto, rakoto@emn.fr
Control of Discrete-Time Hybrid Systems: Theory and Applications at ADHS'2006
Alghero, Italy, June 7-9, 2006.
http://www.diee.unica.it/adhs06/
SCOPE
The IFAC conference series on Analysis and Design of Hybrid Systems
(ADHS) is focused on the Automation of Dynamical Systems. ADHS'06 is
the second conference of this series after ADHS'03 in Saint Malo. The
ADHS series follows the successful conference series on the Automation
de Processus Mixed / Automation of Mixed Processes: ADPM'92 in Paris,
ADPM'94 in Brussels, ADPM'98 in Reims, ADPM'2000 in Dortmund.
Topics of the invited session
CONTROL OF DISCRETE-TIME HYBRID SYSTEMS: THEORY AND APPLICATIONS.
Discrete-time hybrid systems are a class of hybrid systems for which
both modeling and control aspects have been subject of recent developments
e.g. Mixed Logical and Dynamical (MLD) Systems. The control aspects
include control algorithms as well as the latest optimization methods.
The aim of the session is to present new theoretical results, original
approaches and new algorithms related to the Control of Discrete Time
Hybrid Systems as well as new software developments and implementation
issues for the control purpose.
ORGANIZER
Naly Rakoto
Dept. of Automatic Control
Ecole des Mines de Nantes
4, rue Alfred Kastler
44307 Nantes Cedex 03, France
Phone: +33 2 5185 8306
e-mail: rakoto@emn.fr
DEADLINES
- Submission of draft papers: January 5, 2006
- Submission of special sessions: January 5, 2006
- Notification of acceptance: March 1, 2006
- Final manuscripts and registration: April 1, 2006
We would appreciate you letting us know about your interest in
contributing a paper to this session. Please send an e-mail to
the organizer to express your interest.
PAPER SUBMISSION
Electronic submission (PS or PDF) should be sent to the address
adhs06@diee.unica.it
A draft paper may be up to 8 pages long and has to conform to the
IFAC instructions which can be found at the following address:
http://www.elsevier.com/homepage/saf/ifac/site/IPV overview.htm
Accepted papers will only be allotted 6 pages in the preprints.
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7.4 Mathematical Modeling and Control of Plasmas in Magnetic Fusion
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Mathematical Modeling and Control of Plasmas in Magnetic Fusion
Contributed by: Eugenio Schuster, schuster@lehigh.edu
National Science Foundation Workshop on
Mathematical Modeling and Control of Plasmas in Magnetic Fusion
May 11-12, 2006.
DIII-D National Fusion Facility, General Atomics, San Diego, California, USA.
http://www.lehigh.edu/~eus204/workshop/fcw.html
The objective of this workshop is to initiate a dialogue between tokamak
fusion physicists and engineers, and specialists in mathematical control
theory, with the intended outcome of starting collaborative efforts to
solve, during the next 5 to 10 years, some of the many mathematical modeling
and control problems that will arise in the planned International
Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). The ITER tokamak, an
international $5 billion project that includes the European Union, the
People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation,
Japan, and the United States, will confine a mixture of ionized isotopes of
hydrogen, also known as plasma, at a temperature of around 100 million
degrees centigrade, fusing the isotopes of hydrogen into helium and thereby
producing energy. There is consensus in the fusion community that active
control will be one of the key enabling technologies. Control researchers
will receive a good general overview of the major objectives of fusion
research and obtain a basic understanding of the many control problems that
must be solved to achieve those objectives. Fusion scientists will obtain
an improved understanding of available control technologies and expertise,
with some feeling for how applicable these techniques are to their own
control problems. Both communities will learn what is needed to initiate a
collaborative activity. The workshop will consist of two days of
presentations and discussion. Day 1 will provide an overview of tokamak
fusion and the associated control problems. Day 2 will provide a selected
cross-section of state-of the art control methods, which may be beneficial
in fusion control problems. A tour of the DIII-D tokamak and fusion
facility will be provided to enhance the learning experience for control
researchers.
Program Committee:
Dr. Eugenio Schuster, Lehigh University
Dr. Michael Walker, General Atomics
Dr. Miroslav Krstic, University of California San Diego
Details, Deadlines, Registration, Program, List of Speakers:
http://www.lehigh.edu/~eus204/workshop/fcw.html
For more information, or any question, please contact:
Dr. Eugenio Schuster
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
Lehigh University
19 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, PA 18015-3085, USA
Phone: 610-758-5253, Fax: 610-758-6224
schuster@lehigh.edu
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7.5 Nonlinear Control Design for Industrial Applications
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Nonlinear Control Design for Industrial Applications
Contributed by: M.J. Grimble, m.grimble@eee.strath.ac.uk
Wednesday, 5th April and Thursday, 6th April 2006
Day One: Introduction to Nonlinear Control for Industrial Processes
Day Two: Future Developments in Nonlinear Industrial Control
Venue: The workshop will be hosted by The University of Strathclyde in the:
Court Senate/Suite
Collins Building
22 Richmond Street
Glasgow G1 1XQ
http://www.isc-ltd.com/actclub/meetings/meet060405.html
Including an Introductory day for Industry, involving the demonstration of
software tools followed by one additional Research orientated day, dealing
with new results from research programmes.
Aims: This is the second workshop on the subject of Nonlinear Control for
real applications. The Industrial Control Centre, co-sponsored by the ACTC,
IEE, IEEE and EPRSC, aims to pull together scientists, academics,
industrialists and practitioners, giving emphasis to applications and new
results in nonlinear control. The meeting will cover topics such as:
- Nonlinear predictive control and inverse simulation methods
- Nonlinear generalised minimum variance control
- Nonlinear H-infinity control and Fuzzy- neural control
- Classical nonlinear control
- Intelligent Multiple-Controller frameworks
- Applications across industrial sectors
The workshop represents an exciting opportunity for all attendees to be up-
dated with non-linear control state-of-the-art. This event will be a good
opportunity to establish good relationships with partners responsible for
developments on nonlinear control.
Contact Details: Industrial Control Centre, University of Strathclyde,
Graham Hills Building, 50 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE
Organised by: University of Strathclyde, University of Glasgow and
University of Stirling
Co-sponsored: IEE and IEEE Control Systems and IEEE Industrial Applications
Chapters
Contact E-mail address: s.campbell@eee.strath.ac.uk
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7.6 Topics in Computation and Control
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Topics in Computation and Control
Contributed by: Oded Maler, maler@imag.fr
The workshop "Topics in Computation and Control" is intended to give
an opprtunity for researchers working in hybrid and embedded systems
and other domains at the intersection of computation and control to
give lengthier survey/tutorial presentation, not bounded necessarily
to the last incremental technical results that they proved before the
submission deadline of a conference. The talk will cover both
theoretical and practical aspects of control and computation with
emphasis on computationally-efficient analysis methods for hybrid and
embedded systems and emerging new application domains such as systems
biology and the mutual interaction between communication and control.
Tentative Program
Monday, March 27
13:30 - 16:00 Session 1: Computational Techniques
13:30 - 14:00 Thao Dang (CNRS-Verimag): Recent Progress in Reachability
Computation
14:00 - 15:00 Alex Kurzhanskiy and Pravin Varaiya (Berkekey): The
Ellipsoidal Tool Box
15:00 - 15:30 Antoine Girard (Penn): Zonotope Techniques for Reachability
Analysis
15:30 - 16:00 Stephen Prajna (Caltech): Sums of Squares and their
Applications
16:00 - 16:30 Break
16:30 - 18:30 Session 2: Control
16:30 - 17:00 Karl-Johan Astrom (Lund): Relay Feedback: a Simple form of
Hybrid Control
17:00 - 17:30 Richard Murray (Caltech): Data-rich, Networked Control Systems
for Autonomous Operations
17:30 - 18:00 Paul Caspi (CNRS-Verimag): Some Mathematical Problems related
to the Implementation
of Embedded Control Programs
18:00 - 18:30 George Pappas (Penn): Approximations for Discrete, Continuous,
and Hybrid Systems
Tuesday, March 28
09:00 - 12:30 Session 3: Computation
09:00 - 09:45 Amir Pnueli (Weizmann and NYU): Applying Abstraction to
Recursive Boolean Programs
09:45 - 10:30 Bart Selman (Cornell): The Boolean Satisfiability Problem:
Theory and Practice
10:20 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 11:45 Eugene Asarin (LIAFA, Paris): Toward a Theory of Timed Languages
11:45 - 12:30 Oded Maler (CNRS-Verimag): Controller Synthesis with Adversaries
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 16:30 Session 4: Systems Biology
14:00 - 14:45 Claire Tomlin (Berkeley and Stanford): Computational Methods
for Decoding Protein Regulatory Networks
14:45 - 15:30 John Doyle (Caltech): Protocol Design and Analysis with
applications to Biology
15:30 - 16:30 Charles Rockland (RIKEN Brain Science Institute): Systems-
science and Biology: Exploiting Creative Tensions
16:30 - 17:00 Break
17:00 - 18:30 Session 5: Persepectives
17:00 - 17:30 Manfred Morari (ETH, Zurich): Controlling Hybrid Systems from
Theory to Application
17:30 - 18:00 Bruce Krogh (CMU): When will we be able to Verify Real-scale
Hybrid Systems?
18:00 - 18:30 Panel Discussion
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7.7 Workshop on Algorithms for Modern Massive Data Sets
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Workshop on Algorithms for Modern Massive Data Sets
Contributed by: Gene H Golub, golub@stanford.edu
WORKSHOP ON ALGORITHMS FOR MODERN MASSIVE DATA SETS
Stanford University and Yahoo! Research
June 21--24, 2006
http://forum.stanford.edu/mmds/
OBJECTIVES: Explore novel techniques for modeling and analyzing massive,
high-dimensional, and nonlinear-structured data. Bring together computer
scientists, computational and applied mathematicians, statisticians, and
practitioners to promote cross-fertilization of ideas
THEORY: large scale numerical linear algebra; kernel-based nonlinear
structure extraction; tensor-based multilinear structure extraction;
geometrical and topological techniques; missing value estimation;
sampling-based algorithms
APPLICATIONS: analyzing microarray data and high-throughput chemical data
in pharmaceutical applications; identifying gene products, elucidating
protein folding pathways; detecting and classifying cancer; modeling
combinatorial structure of large social, computer, and communication
networks; identifying potential terrorist cells in communications
networks; identifying noisy images of targets and faces in realistic
settings; improving internet search engines; analyzing remote sensing data
for environmental planning, weather forecasting, and public health
contamination
ORGANIZERS: Gene Golub, Michael Mahoney, Petros Drineas, Lek-Heng Lim
SPONSORS: National Science Foundation, Stanford Computer Forum, Yahoo!
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