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Issue 154, June 20011. Personals
Contributed by: Pradeep Misra, p.misra@ieee.org SIAM Honors Eduardo Sontag, Founding (co)Editor of Eletter SIAM has announced that its 2001 W.T. and Idalia Reid Prize in Mathematics will be awarded to Professor Eduardo Sontag of Rutgers University. The prize is awarded for research in, or other contributions to, the broadly defined areas of differential equations and control theory. The selection committee (comprised of John A. Burns as chair, Ruth F. Curtain, James G. Glimm, and John Guckenheimer) cited Sontag's many contributions to nonlinear control theory. Professor Sontag will receive the Reid Medal and a $10,000 cash award at the SIAM Annual Meeting in San Diego in July. Sontag will deliver the Reid lecture on Wednesday, July 11, at 5:20 p.m. in the Town and Country Room of the Town and Country Resort Hotel. The title of his talk will be "The central themes of systems and control theory, and their role in postgenomic molecular biology." The prize is named for William T. and Idalia Reid, William T. having been a renowned mathematics professor at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, University of Iowa, and University of Oklahoma. Previous Reid Prize recipients are Wendell H. Fleming, Roger W. Brockett, Constantine M. Dafermos, and the late Jacques-Louis Lions. Return to top of newsletter1.2 New Address: Dr. ir. Georgo Z. Angelis Contributed by: Georgo Angelis, georgo.angelis@philips.com Dr. ir. Georgo Z. Angelis Philips Centre for Industrial Technology Mechatronics Research / Semiconductor Equipment Research, SAQ 1132 P.O. Box 218, 5600 MD Eindhoven, The Netherlands Phone: +31-(0)40-2739247 / Fax: +31-(0)40-2733201 email: georgo.angelis@philips.com Return to top of newsletter1.3 New Contact Information for Mujdat Cetin Contributed by: Mujdat Cetin, mcetin@mit.edu Please note my new contact information: Mujdat Cetin MIT - Room 35-427 77 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139, USA E-mail : mcetin@mit.edu Phone : +1 (617) 253-3816 Fax : +1 (617) 258-8364 Web : http://ssg.mit.edu/~mcetin Return to top of newsletter 2. General Announcements
Contributed by: Kingsley Fregene, kocfrege@uwaterloo.ca We are currently in the process of organizing an invited session on "Intelligent agents for control" or something along those lines at the 2002 ACC. Papers/extended abstracts reporting work in the area are highly solicited. It is necessary that the schemes or methods by which control infrastructure is embedded in the agent or by which control agents are synthesized be explicitly developed, preferably with some analytical control-theoretic flavour. The objective of the invited session is to introduce the wider control systems community to the field of intelligent agents and the promise they may hold for control applications. A nice blend of application-type papers and others of a more foundational nature would be sufficient for this purpose. Please respond to: Kingsley Fregene Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering University of Waterloo, Ont. N2L 3G1 CANADA fax: (519)746-3077 email: kocfrege@uwaterloo.ca Return to top of newsletter2.2 Seminar on Robust Control Contributed by: Michael Muhler, michael.muhler@dlr.de Seminar Announcement: on Robust Control Theory, Software Tool, Application to Car Steering and Flight Control Carl-Cranz-Gesellschaft e.V. Scientific Coordination Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Ackermann DLR, German Aerospace Center Oberpfaffenhofen Date: September 17-21, 2001 Location: Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich, Germany For detailed summary, please visit: http://www.op.dlr.de/FF-DR-RR/paradise/seminar.html After the seminar the participants should be able to * understand the theoretical foundations of robust control, in particular the parameter space approach, * understand simple and transparent robust control system structures, * develop such controller system structures, set up design specifications and find feasible robust controller parameters for their own problems, * perform a robustness analysis with respect to various specifications. Target Audience Engineers and scientists from industry, research institutions, government agencies and universities, who are involved in the analysis and design of robust control systems and interested in software tools that support this process. Prerequisites Analysis and design of controllers for linear plants with known nominal parameter values. Basic knowledge of MATLAB/SIMULINK. Language The seminar and all course material will be given in English. Fee DM 2.640,37/Euro 1.350,- is payable upon receipt of the invoice (the fee does not include accommodations). CCG members will receive a 10% discount. Upon request, university students may be entitled to a 75% discount. Registration Please write or call (up to 10 days before the seminar ) to Carl-Cranz-Gesellschaft e.V. Postfach 1112, D-82230 Wessling phone: +49-8153-282413, fax: +49-8153-281345 e-mail: ccg@ccg-ev.de http://www.op.dlr.de/FF-DR-RR/paradise/seminar.html Return to top of newsletter 3. Positions
Contributed by: Professor Ian Postlethwaite, ixp@le.ac.uk Department of Engineering University of Leicester Ref:A5425 The successful candidate will have a strong research record in control engineering. An interest in teaching in the area of mechanical systems or engineering design would be an advantage. Closing date: 8 June 2001. Further particulars are available at: http://www.le.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/a5425.htm An aplication form is available at: http://www.le.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/formnc.doc Application forms and further particulars are available via the links above or from the Personnel Office, tel +44 (0)116 252 5114, fax +44 (0)116 252 5140, email personnel@le.ac.uk Return to top of newsletter3.2 PDF: Embedded Real Time Systems - Notre Dame USA Contributed by: Panos Antsaklis, antsaklis.1@nd.edu A postdoctoral research position is available in the context of a new project on Real-Time Reconfiguration of Networked Embedded Systems at the Department of Electrical Engineering of the University of Notre Dame. Applications are invited from candidates with background and interest in real-time embedded systems, discrete-event systems, distributed computer control systems. The project involves the use of hybrid system and supervisory control methods in the dynamic software reconfiguration and fault-tolerant synchronization of real-time clocks in a fine-grained embedded system network. The successful candidate will have experience in the supervisory control of computer hardware or software systems. Experience with micro-controller real-time operating systems, network programming or systems level programming experience with RT-LINUX, QNX, or VxWorks is highly desirable. The appointment can be extended up to three years starting in the Summer or the Fall 2001. Visit the homepages of our hybrid systems group members (www.nd.edu/~pantsakl and www.nd.edu/~lemmon) for more information regarding our current research activities. Please email inquiries and applications to both: antsaklis.1@nd.edu and to lemmon@nd.edu Return to top of newsletter3.3 PhD Studentship: Intelligent Modelling & Control UK Contributed by: Dr. S. McLoone, s.mcloone@ee.qub.ac.uk PhD Studentship: Intelligent Modelling & Control of Disk Production Processes British Pounds 14k/year Seagate CAST PhD studentship A 3 year PhD studentship (tax-free) is available in the Intelligent Systems and Control Research Group at Queen's University Belfast to conduct research into Intelligent Modelling and Control of disk media production. The research project, which is funded by Seagate Technology Media (Ireland) and the Northern Ireland Department of Higher and Further Education Training and Employment (DHFETE), will commence in October 2001. Seagate, the world's largest supplier of disc media, produces advanced magnetic disc media and substrates at locations in California, Northern Ireland, and Singapore. Central to their success is the use of state-of-the-art processes and equipment at all stages of production. The aim of the research is to investigate the application of leading-edge learning systems approaches (neural networks, genetic algorithms and fuzzy logic, multiple models/controllers, intelligent instrumentation) to modelling and control of advanced production processes at Seagate Technology Media, Ireland as a means of achieving tighter manufacturing tolerances, improved product capability and greater process optimisation. Applicants must have, or be about to obtain, at least a 2:1 degree or equivalent in electrical and electronic engineering, control engineering, mathematics, physics or related discipline. CAST studentships provide fees and a maintenance allowance to candidates from the United Kingdom. Funding of fees will be provided for candidates from other EU countries. UK students: British Pounds 13,500-15,000 per year + fees EU students: British Pounds 7,500 - 9,000 per year + fees International students: Please enquire For further information contact: Prof. G.W. Irwin, g.irwin@ee.qub.ac.uk Dr. S.F. McLoone, s.mcloone@ee.qub.ac.uk www: http://www.ee.qub.ac.uk/control/ Return to top of newsletter3.4 Research Assistant Oxford UK Contributed by: Basil Kouvaritakis, basil.kouvaritakis@eng.ox.ac.uk Research Assistant in Nonlinear Predictive Control & Industrial Applications University of Oxford Department of Engineering Science Applications are invited for the position of post-doctoral research assistant. He/she will be responsible to Professor B. Kouvaritakis for performing research on the development and testing of predictive control algorithms for nonlinear systems. Candidates should have a degree or doctorate, at an appropriately high level of performance, in a suitable subject such as engineering science, physics, computer science, mathematics or control. They should also have a proven research record and/or evidence of capacity to undertake research, consistent with age and experience, in a relevant field. Expertise in writing mathematically based software is desirable as is proven experience in programming using packages such as MATLAB. Evidence of high self-motivation, excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a group of graduate students, research assistants and academics is also required. The salary will be on the RA1A scale in the range of £16,775 - £21,435 per annum (according to age and experience). The appointment will be for 24 months in the first instance. Further particulars may be obtained from Mr C.J. Scotcher, Senior Administrator, University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ, UK; to whom written applications should be made, enclosing a curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of two referees. Please quote reference RA/BK/DF/01/032 in all correspondence. The closing date for applications is 22nd June 2001. The University is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Return to top of newsletter3.5 Research Positions: Nonlinear Control UK Contributed by: Prof M.J. Grimble, m.grimble@eee.strath.ac.uk Research Opportunities in Nonlinear Control Theory and Industrial Applications A new research programme is being funded by the EPSRC in the Industrial Control Centre of the University of Strathclyde. The funding is to enable a fundamental shift in the research activity of the Centre to take place, moving towards nonlinear control theory and applications. A senior and a more junior research post is available and the senior post is to assist in the management and administration of the new initiative. This will involve both basic theoretical developments and co-operation with industry. The second post is suitable for a research engineer who may wish to register for a higher degree. Both posts are available for a three-year period and they will involve leading researchers within the Industrial Control Centre (ICC ) and links to the Advanced Control Technology Club. The research staff of the Centre include, Professor Michael J. Grimble, Professor Michael A. Johnson, Professor William E. Leithead, Dr. Reza Katebi, Dr. Jacqueline Wilkie, Dr. Akis Petropoulakis, Dr. Andrzej Ordys. One of the dissemination mechanisms for the research work is through the Advanced Control Technology Club, which has meetings at leading universities and companies about every two months. For the Senior Research Position a higher degree and some industrial experience is desirable. Both positions require good mathematical skills and an interest in real engineering design. Further particular may be obtained from: Professor M.J. Grimble University of Strathclyde, Industrial Control Centre Level 7, Graham Hills Building, 50, George Street, Glasgow, G1 1QE. Scotland, U.K. Tel: 0141 548 2378/2098 Fax: 0141 548 4203 E-mail: m.grimble@eee.strath.ac.uk Professor M.A. Johnson University of Strathclyde, Industrial Control Centre Level 7, Graham Hills Building, 50, George Street, Glasgow, G1 1QE. Scotland, U.K. Tel: 0141 548 2279 Fax: 0141 548 4203 E-mail: m.johnson@eee.strath.ac.uk Return to top of newsletter3.6 Research Positions Univ of Magdeburg Germany Contributed by: Christiane Zalewski, raisch@control.toronto.edu A research assistant position and a research associate position in systems and control theory are available at the Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, University of Magdeburg (Lehrstuhl fuer Systemtheorie technischer Prozesse, Prof. Joerg Raisch). Possible research topics include hybrid control systems, hierarchical control, plantwide control systems, and control of multipurpose batch plants. A survey of our group's current research interests can be found at: http://ifatwww.et.uni-magdeburg.de/systemtheorie In all our research projects, we cooperate closely with the recently founded Max-Planck-Institut fuer Dynamik komplexer technischer Systeme. Magdeburg is the capital of Sachsen-Anhalt; it is located at the river Elbe and within a one hour train ride from Berlin. It is an emerging centre for science and technology, with a university, a university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) and renowned institutions for fundamental and applied research (Max-Planck-Institut, Fraunhofer Institut). Both positions are initially for three years, with the possibility of a two year extension (research assistant) or a three year extension (research associate). Salaries, according to the German public sector wage scale, depend on age and marital status. Approximate figures are DM 65,000 (32,500 Euros) p.a. for the research assistant position (BAT IIa), slightly more for the research associate position (C1). The research assistant is expected to work towards a Ph.D. degree, the research associate may work towards a "Habilitation" degree. Requirements: MSc or equivalent (for the research assistant position) or Ph.D. (for the research associate position) in Engineering or Mathematics. Thorough knowledge of systems and control theory. Fluency in English or German. For further details please contact J. Raisch (raisch@mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de). Please send your applications - preferably in electronic form - to Joerg Raisch Lehrstuhl fuer Systemtheorie technischer Prozesse Otto-von Guericke Universitaet Magdeburg Postfach 41 20 D-39016 Magdeburg Germany email: raisch@mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de Closing date is July 1st, 2001. Return to top of newsletter3.7 Research Positions at Ohio Univ USA Contributed by: J. Jim Zhu, zhu@homer.ece.ohiou.edu Three (3) Ph. D. Research Assistantships in Nonlinear Flight Control The Avionics Engineering Center (AEC) in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) of the Ohio University (OU) has 3 Graduate Research Assistantships available immediately leading to Ph. D. degrees within 4-5 years. The research will be focused on developing integrated guidance and flight control systems for NASA's next generation reusable launch vehicles (Space Shuttle replacement) using advanced nonlinear control theory. The assistantships include a tuition waiver plus $14,400 per calendar year for MS students and $20,000 per year for Ph. D. candidates. US citizenship or Permanent Residency is required. Qualified candidates should contact Prof. J. Jim Zhu by email immediately to expedite the OU Graduate School application process. One (1) MS or Ph. D. Research Assistantship in Nonlinear Flow Control The OU School of EECS has a Graduate Research Assistantship for a MS or Ph. D. student available immediately. The research will be focused on closed-loop flow control using advanced nonlinear control theory. The student will have an opportunity to work on-site at the Wright-Paterson Air Force Base. The assistantship includes a tuition waiver plus $14,400 per calendar year for an MS student and $20,000 per year for a Ph. D. candidate. US citizenship or Permanent Residency is required. Qualified candidates should contact Prof. J. Jim Zhu by email immediately to expedite the OU Graduate School application process. One (1) Post Doctoral Fellowship in Advanced Nonlinear Flight Control The OU School of EECS has an immediate opening for a Post Doctoral Research Associate in the area of advanced nonlinear flight control systems. The qualified candidate will be working on selected topics in guidance and control systems, such as, but not limited to, robust and fault tolerant flight controllers, adaptive and autonomous abort guidance algorithms for reusable launch vehicles, nonlinear flight control system validation, and reactive flow control as aircraft attitude control effectors. The candidate will also be assisting the Principal Investigators to supervise a group of graduate students as mentioned above, and will have an opportunity to teach related courses at undergraduate or graduate level. The initial appointment will be for one year, beginning as soon as possible, with the possibility of extension up to four years. The salary will be $60,000 per year. US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is desired, but not required. Qualified candidates should submit applications with contact information for at least three references electronically to Prof. J. Jim Zhu. The Ohio University is the oldest university in the Northwest Territory. Located in the scenic Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio, its classic residential campus is one of the most attractive in the nation. Ohio University is designated a Research University II by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and gives high priority to research. The research activities and funding level in the School of EECS and the AEC are nationally competitive. The FY2000-01 research funding level of AEC will exceed $5M, and that of EECS, excluding AEC's funding, will exceed $3M. Research sponsors include NSF, AFRL, NASA, FAA, Ohio Board of Regents and a variety of government and industry sponsors. For more information, visit www.ent.ohiou.edu/avn and webeecs.ent.ohiou.edu Return to top of newsletter 4. Books
Contributed by: Prof M.J. Grimble, m.grimble@eee.strath.ac.uk Industrial Control Systems Design by M.J. Grimble Publisher; John Wiley, Chichester, U.K. This book is concerned with both state space and frequency domain multivariable design methods. The text is aimed at industrial applications and is sprinkled liberally with design examples taken from real application studies. Four of the chapters are solely concerned with industrial design problems, these include, Electrical power systems, Metal processing, Aerospace and Marine applications. The introduction to the text provides a wide ranging overview of systems design issues, such as systems integration and fault monitoring. Both H2 and H-infinity design approaches are discussed and subjects such as two degrees of freedom tracking control and feed forward control are described. The synthesis of predictive optimal controllers is considered and this provides a useful way to compare both frequency domain and state space methods of predictive control design. One of the main objectives of the text is to demonstrate the insights and benefits advanced control design techniques could bring to real industrial applications. the point is made that even for classically designed systems there are things to learn from the advanced control studies. For example, a much better understanding of transport delay compensation methods is achieved by linking together the Smith predictor with optimal design methods. The text also includes a comprehensive big bibliography. Return to top of newsletter4.2 New book: Adaptive Method of Lines Contributed by: Alain Vande Wouwer, vdw@autom.fpms.ac.be ADAPTIVE METHOD OF LINES A. Vande Wouwer, P. Saucez and W.E. Schiesser (Eds.) Chapman & Hall / CRC, 2001 ISBN: 1-58488-231-X The general Method Of Lines (MOL) procedure provides a flexible format for the solution of all the major classes of partial differential equations (PDEs) and is particularly well suited to evolutionary, nonlinear PDEs. Despite its utility, however, there are relatively few texts that explore it at a more advanced level and reflect the method's current state of development. Written by distinguished researchers in the field, Adaptive Method of Lines reflects the diversity of techniques and applications related to the MOL. Most of its chapters focus on a particular application but also provide a discussion of underlying philosophy and technique. Particular attention is paid to the concept of both temporal and spatial adaptivity in solving time- dependent PDEs. The purpose of the book is threefold: -to provide an introduction to the MOL and the concepts of time and space adaptation; -to present a variety of applications from physics and engineering science; -to describe new methods and codes and to highlight current research. Hence, this book is intended for engineers, physicists and applied mathematicians who are not familiar with the MOL, as well as for numerical analysts interested in recent research results. Contents of the book: -Introduction (A.Vande Wouwer, P. Saucez and W.E. Schiesser) -Application of the Adaptive Method of Lines to Nonlinear Wave Propagation Problems (A. Vande Wouwer, P. Saucez and W.E. Schiesser) -Numerical Solutions of the Equal width Wave Equation Using An Adaptive Method of Lines (S. Hamdi, J.J. Gottlieb and J.S. Hansen) -Adaptive MOL for Magneto-Hydrodynamic PDE Models (P.A. Zegeling and R. Keppens) -Development of a 1-D Error-Minimizing Moving Adaptive Grid Method (M. Borsboom) -An Adaptive Method of Lines Approach for Modelling Flow and Transport in Rivers (G. Steinebach and P. Rentrop) -An Adaptive Mesh Algorithm for Free Surface Flows in General Geometries (M. Sussman) -The Solution of Steady PDEs on Adjustable Meshes in Multidimensions Using Local Descent Methods (M.J. Baines) -Adaptive Linearly Implicit Methods for Heat and Mass Transfer Problems (J. Lang and B. Erdmann) -Linearly Implicit Adaptive Schemes for Singular Reaction-Diffusion Equations (Q. Sheng and A. Q. M. Khaliq) -Unstructured Mesh MOL Solvers for Reacting Flow Problems (M. Berzins) -Two-Dimensional Model of a Reaction Bonded Aluminum Oxide Cylinder (M.J. Watson, H.S. Caram, H. M. Chan, M. P. Harmer, P. Saucez, A. Vande Wouwer and W. E. Schiesser) -Method of Lines within the Simulation Environment DIVA for Chemical Processes (R. Köhler, K.D. Mohl, H. Schramm, M. Zeitz, A. Kienle, M. Mangold, E.Stein and E.D. Gilles) Return to top of newsletter 5. Journals
Contributed by: A.J. Jerri, jerria@clarkson.edu ANNOUNCING A NEW JOURNAL: Sampling Theory in Signal and Image Processing CALL FOR PAPERS Sampling Theory in Signal and Image Processing (ISNN:1530-6429) is published in January, May and September. It publishes refereed, original research articles on the development and applications of sampling and interpolation theory, wavelets, tomography, and other closely related topics. Applications in signal and image processing with Fourier analysis or wavelets are particularly welcome. To be published in this journal, a paper must be correct non-trivial, novel and of interest to a large number of our readers. Occasionally, the journal will publish high quality survey and expository articles. For instructions to authors and paper submission process, please visit: http://www.clarkson.edu/~jerria/STSIP-Journal.html Subscription Subscription rate per volume: US $180 for libraries, $100 for individuals. Postage US $10, US $15 for abroad (please add US $10 for airmail). For subscription and other inquiries write to the Managing editor, the Executive editor, Sampling Publishing or Clarkon University Book Store. 69 Leroy Street; Potsdam, NY 13676. Tel. (315) 265-1005, 268-2373 Fax (315) 268-2371, 265-2755. Email: jerria@clarkson.edu http://www.clarkson.edu/~jerria/STSIP-Journal.html To Order Contact: Clarkson University Book Store 39 Market Street Potsdam, NY 13676 USA Tel. (315) 265-9260 Fax (315) 265-9296 email:clarkson@bkstore.com Return to top of newsletter5.2 Call for Papers: Asian Journal of Control Contributed by: Li-Chen Fu, lichen@ccms.ntu.edu.tw CALL FOR PAPERS: ASIAN J. OF CONTROL Advances in PID Control: A Special Issue of Asian Journal of Control PROPORTIONAL-INTEGRAL-DERIVATIVE (PID) is a familiar term of high significance to many engineers, technicians and other practitioners involved in automatic control systems. Controllers of the PID type have existed for more than fifty years. Today, PID controllers can be found in virtually all control systems, with applications ranging from process conditions regulation to precision motion control for assembly and process automation. This is not surprising since the reliability of the PID controllers has been field proven by decades of successful applications. The wide acceptance and massive support from control engineers all over the world ensure they have remained the single most important tool in the control toolbox. The research and development efforts for the evergreen PID controllers have been undergoing a resurgence in recent years. A lot of effort has been devoted to capitalizing on the advances in mathematical control theory while still essentially retaining the decades-old classical control structure. New generation PID controllers are able to demonstrate very good control still essentially retaining the decades-old classical control structure. New generation PID controllers are able to demonstrate very good control characteristics such as higher performance robustness, tighter control performance, and a higher level of intelligence and autonomy in their operations with a correspondingly reduced reliance on manual operations. The application base of PID controllers has also been further expanded, with these controllers now being applied effectively to systems and processes never before possible under traditional PID control. The importance of PID controllers cannot be undermined as they provide the engines to millions of control systems operating around the world. This special issue on Advances in PID Control will help to serve as a forum to consolidate the latest advances and trends in this field. Priority will be given to original contributions which attempt to link the advances in control theory and artificial intelligence to obtain better performing PID controllers, with applications to complex systems including vaguely modeled, nonlinear, multivariable and time-delay systems. Papers should preferably include an application section, where the results from a practical application/case study are documented. Guest Editor: Dr. K. K. Tan Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering National University of Singapore Tel: +65-8742110, Fax +65-7791103 E-mail: eletankk@nus.edu.sg Important Dates: April 1, 2001 Call for Papers Sep. 15, 2001 Deadline for Paper Submission Feb. 1, 2002 Completion of first review May 1, 2002 Completion of final review Sep.30, 2002 Publication Potential authors can either submit four copies of manuscripts or send its electronic file in Postscript, PDF or WORD format to Prof. Li-Chen Fu, Editor-in-Chief of Asian Journal of Control at the following address: Prof. Li-Chen Fu Department of Electrical Engineering National Taiwan University Taipei 106, Taiwan Tel: +886-2-2362-2209 Fax: +886-2-2365-7887 Email: lichen@ccms.ntu.edu.tw All submissions should include a title page containing the title of the paper, full names and affiliation, complete postal and electronic address, phone and fax number, an abstract, and a list of keywords. The contact author should be clearly identified. For more detailed information about manuscript preparation, please visit the web site of Asian Journal of Control at: http://www.ajc.org.tw Return to top of newsletter5.3 Contents: Asian Journal of Control Contributed by: Li-Chen Fu, lichen@ccms.ntu.edu.tw ASIAN JOURNAL OF CONTROL Vol. 3, No. 2 (June, 2001) (Special Issue : Trend and Advancement in Neural Networks Based Control Designs ) 1. Title: "Nonlinear Control via Generalized Feedback Linearization Using Neural Networks," Author Graham C. Goodwin, Osvaldo Rojas, and Hitoshi Takata 2. Title: "Fault Diagnosis Based on Fuzzy-Recurrent Neural Network," Author Zhao Xiang and Xiao Deyun 3. Title: "Neural Network Adaptive Robust Control of Nonlinear Systems in a Normal Form," Author J. Q. Gong and Bin Yao 4. Title: "Robust Adaptive Control of Robots Using Neural Network : Global Stability," Author C. Kwan, D. M. Dawson, and F. L. Lewis 5. Title: "On Approximation Capability of Neural Networks--Dynamic System Modeling and Control" Author Chu Kwong Chak, Gang Feng, and Jian Ma 6. Title: "Neural Network Based Algorithm for Dynamic System Optimization," Author Roseli Francelin Romero, Janusz Kacprzyk, and Fernando Gomide 7. Title: "Adaptive Neural Network Control for Smart Materials Robots Using Singular Perturbation Technique," Author S. S. Ge, T. H. Lee, and Z. P. Wang 8. Title: "Robust Adaptive Identification of Nonlinear System Using Neural Network," Author Q. Song, L. Yin, and Y. C. Soh 9. Title: "Nonlinear Fly-by-Throttle H-infinity Control Using Neural Networks," Author Gwo-Ruey Yu Return to top of newsletter5.4 Contents: Automatica Contributed by: Huibert Kwakernaak, automatica@math.utwente.nl AUTOMATICA Table of contents August, 2001 Volume 37, Issue 8 Editorials Kumpati S. Narendra, Frank L. Lewis Introduction to the Special issue on Neural Network Feedback Control Special issue papers R. R. Selmic, F. L. Lewis Neural net backlash compensation with hebbian tuning using dynamic inversion A. S. Poznyak, L. Ljung On-line identification and adaptive trajectory tracking for nonlinear stochastic continuous time systems using differential neural networks R. Padhi, S. N. Balakrishnan, T. Randolph Adaptive-critic based optimal neuro control synthesis for distributed parameter systems J. Q. Gong, B. Yao Neural network adaptive robust control of nonlinear systems in semi-strict feedback form G. A. Rovithakis Stable adaptive neuro-control design via Lyapunov function derivative estimation A. J. Calise, N. Hovakimyan, M. Idan Adaptive output feedback control of nonlinear systems using neural networks G. Arslan, T. Basar Disturbance attenuating controller design for strict-feedback systems with structurally unknown dynamics T. Parisini, S. Sacone Stable hybrid control based on discrete-event automata and receding-horizon neural regulators Y. Li, N. Sundararajan, P. Saratchandran Neuro-controller design for nonlinear fighter aircraft maneuver using fully tuned RBF networks J. Wang, J. Huang Neural network enhanced output regulation in nonlinear systems L-X. Wang, F. Wan Structured neural networks for constrained model predictive control Y. Zhang, J. Wang Recurrent neural networks for nonlinear output regulation L. Chen, K. S. Narendra Nonlinear adaptive control using neural networks and multiple models Return to top of newsletter5.5 Contents: European Journal of Control Contributed by: Gabriela Stroian, ejc@lag.ensieg.inpg.fr European Journal of Control Vol.6, no. 6, 2000 Editorial A contribution to the validation of grafcet controlled systems J. Zaytoon Discussions on the paper by J.S. Ostroff, H. Alla and K.E. Arzen. Solving transient scheduling problems with constraint programming O. Korbaa, P. Yim and J.-C. Gentina Discussions on the paper by P. Lopez and H. Alla. Idle speed control of an automotive engine using a robust nonlinear controller-observer pair A.I. Bhatti, S.K. Spurgeon and R. Dorey Discussion on the paper by J.P. Barbot. Balanced tuning of PI controllers P. Klan and R. Gorez Discussions on the paper by S. Strmcnik and D. Vrancic. Design, flight simulation and handling qualities evaluation of an LPV gain- scheduled helicopter flight control system I. Postlethwaite, I.K. Konstantopoulos, X.-D. Sun, D.J. Walker and A.G. Alford Control of unicycle-type robots in the presence of sliding effects with only absolute longitudinal and yaw velocities measurements M. Ellouze and B. d’Andréa-Novel Discussion on A Sliding Mode Observer Based FDI Scheme for the Ship Benchmark by C. Edwards and S.K. Spurgeon – final comments by the authors. INFORMATION Information on European Journal of Control is available at its home page: http://www-ejc.ensieg.inpg.fr Address for submissions: I.D. Landau European Journal of Control Laboratoire d'Automatique ENSIEG, BP 46 38402 Saint Martin d'Hères France E-mail : Ioan-Dore.Landau@inpg.fr Return to top of newsletter5.6 Contents: IEEE Trans Control Syst Technology Contributed by: Marc Bodson, bodson@ee.utah.edu IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology May 2001 Volume 9 Number 3 PAPERS: Extracting Physical Parameters from System Identification of a Natural Gas Engine A. Gangopadhyay and P. H. Meckl Model-Based Predictive Control Studies for a Continuous Pulp Digester P. A Wisnewski and F. J. Doyle,III Hierarchial Adaptive and Supervisory Control of Continous Venovenous Hemofiltration E. O Morales, M. M. Polycarpou, N. Hemasilpin, and J. J. Bissler Improved Control of Pneumatic Lumber - Handling Systems X. G. Wang and C. K.-H. Kim A Sensorless Approach to Control of a Turbodynamic Left Ventricular Assist System S. Choi, J. F. Antaki, J. R. Boston, and D. Thomas Robust Liquid Container Transfer Control for a Complete Sloshing Suppression K. Yano and K. Terashima Stable Fault Tolerant Adaptive Fuzzy/ Neural Control for a Turbine Engine Y. Diao and K. M. Passino A Sample Path Approach for Solving the Ground - Holding Policy Problem in Air Traffic Control C. G. Panayiotou and C. G. Cassandras Optimal Control Techniques for Assessing Feasibilty and Defining Subsystem Level Requirements: An Automative Case Study I. V. Kolmanovsky and A. G. Stefanopoulou BRIEF PAPERS: Self - Tuning IMC - PID Control with Interval Gain and Phase Margins Assignments W. K. Ho , T. H. Lee, H. P. Han, and Y. Hong Pitch Control of the Space Shuttle Training Aircraft H. R. Berenji, S. Saraf, P.- W. Chang, and S. R. Swanson Return to top of newsletter5.7 Contents: International Journal of Control Contributed by: Sharron Lawrence, SharronL@tandf.co.uk International Journal of Control (Taylor and Francis Ltd) Volume 74, Number 8, May 2001 761 - 775 Non-linear adaptive robust control of electro-hydraulic systems driven by double-rod actuators Bin Yao; Fanping Bu; George T. C. Chiu 776 - 782 Complexity of nonholonomic motion planning Frédéric Jean 783 - 810 On output regulation for linear systems Ali Saberi; Anton A. Stoorvogel; Peddapullaiah Sannuti 811 - 828 Lyapunov recursive design of robust adaptive tracking control with L2-gain performance for electrically-driven robot manipulators Chiharu Ishii; Tielong Shen; Zhihua Qu 829 - 844 Generalized frequency response function matrix for MIMO non-linear systems A. K. Swain; S. A. Billings 845 - 856 D-stability of polynomial matrices Didier Henrion; Olivier Bachelier; Michael Sebek 857 - 872 On the design of a position feedback control law for a simple mechanical system subject to impacts Marina Indri; Antonio Tornambe SharronL@tandf.co.uk http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/tf/00207179.html Return to top of newsletter5.8 Contents: Journal MCSS Contributed by: J.H. van Schuppen, mcss@cwi.nl TABLE OF CONTENTS Mathematics of Control, Signals, and Systems (MCSS) Volume 14 (2001), Number 1 F. Albertini, P. Dai Pra and C. Prior Small parameter limit for ergodic, discrete-time, partially observed, risk-sensitive control problems. MCSS 14 (2001), 1-28. P. Kunkel, V. Mehrmann and W. Rath, Analyses and numerical solution of control problems in descriptor form. MCSS 14 (2001), 29-61. M. Boue and P. Dupuis, Risk-sensitive and robust escape control for degenerate processes. MCSS 14 (2001), 62-85. R. Banning and W.L. de Koning, Spectral analysis of stochastically sampled dynamic systems. MCSS 14 (2001), 86-107. INFORMATION Information on MCSS including tables of contents is available at its home pages: www.cwi.nl/~schuppen/mcss/mcss.html www.math.rutgers.edu/~sontag/mcss.html Address for submissions: J.H. van Schuppen (Co-Editor MCSS) CWI P.O.Box 94079 1090 GB Amsterdam The Netherlands Bradley Dickinson, Eduardo Sontag, Jan van Schuppen (Editors) Return to top of newsletter5.9 Contents: Linear Algebra and its Applications Contributed by: Hans Schneider, hans@math.wisc.edu Journal: Linear Algebra and its Applications ISSN : 0024-3795 Volume : 331 Issue : 1-3 Date : 01-Jul-2001 Please note: The access restrictions on articles/abstracts vary. Many journals have free access to abstracts, but in general access to full text PDFs is restricted to subscribers. The contents of LAA through volume 330 are available at: http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/jnlnr/07738 The contents of volume 331 are expected shortly. pp 1-9 An interpolation approach to Hardy-Littlewood inequalities for norms of operators on sequence spaces B. Osikiewicz, A. Tonge http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379500001841 pp 11-20 On the spectrum and pseudoinverse of a special bordered matrix J. Ding, W.C. Pye http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002610 pp 21-30 Consimilarity of quaternion matrices and complex matrices H. Liping http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S002437950100266X pp 31-41 The product of two quadratic matrices F. Bunger, F. Knuppel, K. Nielsen http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002774 pp 43-59 Hyperspheres and hyperplanes fitted seamlessly by algebraic constrained total least-squares Y. Nievergelt http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002634 pp 61-74 Numerical ranges of composition operators V. Matache http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002622 pp 75-87 Linear preservers for matrix inequalities and partial orderings A. Guterman http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002804 pp 89-100 An order preserving inequality via Furuta inequality, II C. Yang http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002816 pp 101-112 On G-invariant norms T.-Y. Tam, W.C. Hill http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002701 pp 113-130 Principal majorization ideals and optimization G. Dahl http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002683 pp 131-144 Comparison results for parallel multisplitting methods with applications to AOR methods W. Li, W. Sun http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002762 pp 145-153 Automorphisms of certain forms of higher degree over ordered fields A. Chlebowicz, A. Sladek, M. Wolowiec-Musial http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002725 pp 155-164 A matrix algorithm towards solving the moment problem of Sobolev type F. Marcellan, F. Hugon Szafraniec http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002713 pp 165-179 Polynomial Bezoutian matrix with respect to a general basis Z.H. Yang http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002828 pp 181-192 Extension of an approximate orthogonalization algorithm to arbitrary rectangular matrices C. Popa http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002865 pp 193-202 Totally positive matrices and totally positive hypergraphs G. Kubicki, J. Lehel, M.x. Morayne http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S002437950100252X pp 203-209 On Pappus' configuration in non-commutative projective geometry G. Donati http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002877 pp 211 Author index http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501003597 Return to top of newsletter5.10 Contents: Modeling Identification and Control Contributed by: Lars Imsland, mic@itk.ntnu.no TABLE OF CONTENTS Modeling, Identification, and Control (MIC), Vol. 22, No. 1, January 2001 page 1 Editorial page 3 H. Ludvigsen, A. Shiriaev and O. Egeland, "Stabilization of Stable Manifold of Upright Position of the Spherical Pendulum" page 15 T. A. Johansen, "Computational Performance Analysis of Nonlinear Dynamic Systems using Semi-infinite Programming" page 29 O. Slupphaug, L. Imsland and B. A. Foss, "Uncertainty Modeling and Robust Output Feedback Control of Nonlinear Discrete Systems: A Mathematical Programming Approach" Accumulated index and more information about MIC is available at http://www.itk.ntnu.no/publikasjoner/mic/mic.html. MIC is now available online for subscribers and for others on a pay-per-view basis, at EBSCO Online, http://www.ebsco.com/online/ Return to top of newsletter5.11 Control Engineering Practice Contributed by: George W Irwin (Editor in Chief), g.irwin@ee.qub.ac.uk ISSN : 0967-0661 Volume : 9 Issue : 6 Date : Jun-2001 Visit the journal at http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/jnlnr/00123 pp 589-606 Intelligent control system of an industrial lime kiln process M. Jarvensivu, K. Saari, S.-L. Jamsa-Jounela pp 607-620 Sloshing analysis and suppression control of tilting-type automatic pouring machine K. Terashima, K. Yano pp 621-630 Implementing machine-directional basis weight control for a pilot paper machine H. Baki, H. Wang, M.T. Soylemez, N. Munro pp 631-638 Adaptive predictive control of combustor NO"x emissions G.P. Liu, S. Daley pp 639-645 Observer based estimation of parameter variations and its application to tyre pressure diagnosis T. Umeno, K. Asano, H. Ohashi, M. Yonetani, T. Naitou, T. Taguchi pp 647-657 Least squares and genetic algorithms for parameter identification of induction motors F. Alonge, F. D'Ippolito, F.M. Raimondi pp 659-671 Rainfall-runoff multi-modelling for sensor fault diagnosis A. Boukhris, S. Giuliani, G. Mourot pp 673-682 Multi-leak detection and isolation in fluid pipelines C. Verde pp 683-693 Minimization of blocking time in component-based software architecture for control systems Y. Jeon, C.-H. Choi Return to top of newsletter5.12 Special Issue on Switching and Logic in Adaptive Control Contributed by: Joao Hespanha, hespanha@usc.edu International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing Special Issue on Switching and Logic in Adaptive Control Issue Edited by Joao Hespanha, Daniel Liberzon Volume 15, Issue 3, 2001. http://www.interscience.wiley.com/jpages/0890-6327/ 211-212 Editorial Joao Hespanha, Daniel Liberzon 213-238 On a class of switched, robustly stable, adaptive systems Felipe M. Pait, Fuad Kassab Jr 239-263 Model reference adaptive control using a low-order controller Daniel E. Miller 265-286 Designing predictors for MIMO switching supervisory control Edoardo Mosca, Francesco Capecchi, Alessandro Casavola 287-317 Stochastic adaptive control using multiple models for improved performance in the presence of random disturbances Kumpati S. Narendra, Osvaldo A. Driollet 319-334 Unfalsified direct adaptive control of a two-link robot arm Tung-Ching Tsao, Michael G. Safonov 335-352 Effects of the design parameters of multimodel adaptive control on the performance of a flexible transmission system Alireza Karimi, Ioan Doré Landau, Nader Motee 353-375 Supervisory field-oriented control of induction motors with uncertain rotor resistance G. W. Chang, J. P. Hespanha, A. S. Morse, M. S. Netto, R. Ortega Return to top of newsletter 6. Conferences
Contributed by: Michael Athans, athans@isr.ist.utl.pt CALL FOR PAPERS 10th MEDITERRANEAN CONFERENCE ON CONTROL AND AUTOMATION (MED2002) Campus of the Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal July 9-12, 2002 We solicit regular papers and proposals for invited sessions in all aspects of the theory, algorithms, and applications of systems, control, automation, robotics, operations research, intelligent systems, signal processing, communication networks and related disciplines. Papers and Proposals for Invited Sessions due: Feb. 1, 2002 Author Notification: April 15, 2002 Final Manuscript due: May 7, 2002 Conference Starts: July 9, 2002 INVITED PLENARY SPEAKERS: 1. Prof. John C. Doyle, California Inst of Technology, Calif., USA Complex Systems 2. Prof. Pravin P. Varaiya, Univ. of California at Berkeley, USA Hierarchical Control of Autonomous Systems 3. Prof. David G. Luenberger, Stanford University, Stanford, Calif., USA Systems Theory and Financial Engineering Systems 4. Prof. Edward R. Crawley, MIT, Cambridge, Mass., USA Control of Precision Optical Systems 5. Prof. Henrik I. Christensen, Royal Inst of Technology, SWEDEN Advances in Robotic Systems 6. Prof. Olivier Faugeras, INRIA, Sophia Antipolis, FRANCE and MIT, USA Advances in Image Processing and Computer Vision 7. Prof. Munther A. Dahleh, MIT, Cambridge, Mass., USA Robust Control for Linear and Nonlinear Systems 8. Prof. P.R. Kumar, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, USA Wireless Networks: Problems, Prospects and Protocols Updates and details can be found at: http://www.isr.ist.utl.pt/med2002/ Contact us at: med2002@isr.ist.utl.pt Return to top of newsletter6.2 CFP: 3rd Int Conf on Control Theory and Applications Contributed by: Ben M. Chen, bmchen@nus.edu.sg The Third International Conference on Control Theory and Applications Pretoria, South Africa, December 12-14, 2001 Final Call for Papers The Third International Conference on Control Theory and Applications, ICCTA'01, will be held at the University of Pretoria, Pretoria, the Administrative Capital of South Africa, December 12-14, 2001. The conference is jointly organised by the IEEE Control Chapter, Singapore and the IEEE South African Section. It creates a forum for scientists, engineers and practitioners throughout the world to present the latest research, results and ideas in the area of control theory and applications. Along with contributed papers, three keynote addresses will be given: Practical Aspects of Nonlinear Control Professor Graham C. Goodwin, Fellow IEEE, The University of Newcastle Control and Observation of Quantum Systems Professor Tzyh-Jong Tarn, Fellow IEEE, Washington University at St. Louis University-Industry Collaborative Research: Observations, Criticism, and Suggestions through Personal Experience Professor Clarence W. de Silva, Fellow IEEE, The University of British Columbia Topics of interest include but not limited to: + Modeling of Complex Systems + Linear Systems + Robust and H-infinity Control + Nonlinear Systems and Control + Fuzzy and Neural Systems + Estimation and Identification + Fault Detection + Process Control and Instrumentation + Motion Control + Optimal Control + Discrete Event Systems + Adaptive and Learning Control + Intelligent and AI Based Control + Real-time Systems + Sensor and Data Fusion + Robotics + Control Education + Applications Prospective authors are invited to submit 3 copies of a manuscript or an extended summary of about 1000 words to: Professor Ben M. Chen Technical Chair, ICCTA’01 Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering The National University of Singapore Singapore 117576 Email: bmchen@nus.edu.sg Fax: (65)-779-1103 Softcopy submission by email are also acceptable. The organising committee is also soliciting proposals for invited and special sessions in the related areas. All materials must be written in English, and a paper should be submitted only if you intend to present the paper in the conference. The extended summary should contain sufficient details including key concepts and novel features of the work. It should include the title, name(s) of author(s), mailing address, affiliation, telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address, wherever possible. IMPORTANT DATES Submission of Extended Summary: July 1, 2001 Notification of Acceptance: August 15, 2001 Submission of Final Papers: Septerber 30, 2001 Conference: December 12-14, 2001 Conference web site: http://vlab.ee.nus.edu.sg/~iccta Email: iccta@vlab.ee.nus.edu.sg Return to top of newsletter6.3 CFP: Information Decision and Control 2002 Contributed by: Dr Jimmy Li, jimmy.li@flinders.edu.au Information, Decision and Control 2002 Adelaide, Australia, 11 - 13 February 2002 CALL FOR PAPERS IDC 2002 is sponsored by the IEEE South Australian Section and also is supported by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and the Cooperative Research Centre for Sensor Signal and Information Processing (CSSIP). IDC 2002 will bring together scientists, engineers and mathematicians working across the disciplines of signal processing and communications, decision and control, and data and information fusion. Progress in these disciplines is critical to the successful implementation of large interconnected and distributed systems such as military C4I systems, communication networks, distributed sensor networks, large scale distributed control systems, and multi-platform autonomous vehicle applications. In particular, IDC 2002 will attempt to highlight interfacing issues between fundamental technology and algorithms (low level) and applications (high level) aspects of system design. IDC 2002 is structured along the lines of similar multi-conferences held over recent years around the world. It is planned to provide technically strong symposia for each of the core disciplines with significant opportunity for overlap and interaction between the various groups. The IDC 2002 Organising Committee invites researchers and practitioners in academia, industry and government to submit papers for one or more of the symposia of IDC 2002 as detailed overleaf. All submitted papers are peer reviewed on their originality, relevance, significance and clarity. The accepted papers will be invited for presentation at oral/poster sessions and published in the IDC 2002 Proceedings. SUBMISSION DETAILS Papers should be no more than six A4 pages. A cover sheet should indicate: the paper title, all authors and affiliations, a point of contact (telephone, fax and email), the symposia of submission and (to facilitate the reviewing process) a topic area addressed by the submission chosen from the lists overleaf. Electronic submission in pdf format is preferred and strongly recommended to all participants. Submitted papers are to use the IEEE LaTeX or Word style files (available at http://www.ieee.org/pubs/authors.html). Electronic submissions must be received at IDC@cssip.edu.au by June 29, 2001. If you cannot submit electronically please contact the Conference Secretariat by 31 May 2001 to make alternative arrangements. Authors will be notified by September 28, 2001. Camera-ready papers will be due on November 30, 2001. FURTHER INFORMATION Information about IDC 2002 is also available on the IDC 2002 web site IDC.cssip.edu.au, or by contacting the IDC 2002 Secretariat electronically at plevin@camtech.net.au or in writing at IDC 2002, Plevin & Associates, PO Box 54 Burnside, SA 5066 Australia. Return to top of newsletter6.4 CIFA 2002 Int Conf on Automatic Control France Contributed by: Claude Moog, moog@irccyn.ec-nantes.fr CIFA 2002 - Nantes, France 8-10 july 2002. This is the second french speaking international conference on automatic control. The first conference CIFA was successfully organized in Lille, France in july 2000 and attracted 220 participants from 22 countries. The second edition of CIFA will be organized on the campus of Ecole Centrale de Nantes from 8 to 10 july 2002. The scope of the conference covers all aspects of the area, from basic and fundamental to various application domains. Pluri-disciplinary issues are particularly encouraged since they become mandatory for the development research in automatic control. Deadline for submission of regular papers, invited sessions is 15 december 2001. The official language is french. Further details and updated information is available on: http://www.irccyn.ec-nantes.fr/cifa/ Return to top of newsletter |
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