Department of Engineering Sciences: Recent submissions
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A data-based approach for modeling and analysis of vehicle collision by LPV-ARMAX models
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Vehicle crash test is considered to be the most direct and common approach to assess the vehicle crashworthiness. However, it suffers from the drawbacks of high experiment cost and huge time consumption. Therefore, the ... -
Sampled-data control of spacecraft rendezvous with discontinuous Lyapunov approach
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This paper investigates the sampled-data stabilization problem of spacecraft relative positional holding with improved Lyapunov function approach. The classical Clohessy-Wiltshire equation is adopted to describe the relative ... -
Output feedback control of discrete impulsive switched systems with state delays and missing measurements
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This paper is concerned with the problem of dynamic output feedback (DOF) control for a class of uncertain discrete impulsive switched systems with state delays and missing measurements. The missing measurements are modeled ... -
Dynamic output-feedback passivity control for fuzzy systems under variable sampling
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This paper concerns the problem of dynamic output-feedback control for a class of nonlinear systems with nonuniform uncertain sampling via Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy control approach. The sampling is not required to be ... -
Observer-based stabilization of spacecraft rendezvous with variable sampling and sensor nonlinearity
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This paper addresses the observer-based control problem of spacecraft rendezvous with nonuniform sampling period. The relative dynamic model is based on the classical Clohessy-Wiltshire equation, and sensor nonlinearity ... -
Robust coordinated control algorithm for multiple marine vessels with external disturbances
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)The problem of coordinated control for multiple marine vessels in the presence of external disturbances is considered in this paper. A robust coordinated control algorithm is proposed for multiple marine vessels. The ... -
Sliding intermittent control for BAM neural networks with delays
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This paper addresses the exponential stability problem for a class of delayed bidirectional associative memory (BAM) neural networks with delays. A sliding intermittent controller which takes the advantages of the periodically ... -
Peak power demand and energy consumption reduction strategies for trains under moving block signalling system
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)In the moving block signalling (MBS) system where the tracking target point of the following train is moving forward with its leading train, overload of the substations occurs when a dense queue of trains starts (or restarts) ... -
Chaos synchronization based on unknown input proportional multiple-integral fuzzy observer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This paper presents an unknown input Proportional Multiple-Integral Observer (PIO) for synchronization of chaotic systems based on Takagi-Sugeno (TS) fuzzy chaotic models subject to unmeasurable decision variables and ... -
Observer-based H∞ control design for nonlinear networked control systems with limited information
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This paper is concerned with the problem of designing a robust observer-based H∞ controller for discrete-time networked systems with limited information. An improved networked control system model is proposed and the effects ... -
Nonfragile gain-scheduled control for discrete-time stochastic systems with randomly occurring sensor saturations
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This paper is devoted to tackling the control problem for a class of discrete-time stochastic systems with randomly occurring sensor saturations. The considered sensor saturation phenomenon is assumed to occur in a random ... -
Observer-based robust H∞ control for switched stochastic systems with time-varying delay
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This paper investigates the problem of observer-based robust H ∞ control for a class of switched stochastic systems with time-varying delay. Based on the average dwell time method, an exponential stability criterion for ... -
Neural network based finite-time stabilization for discrete-time Markov jump nonlinear systems with time delays
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This paper deals with the finite-time stabilization problem for discrete-time Markov jump nonlinear systems with time delays and norm-bounded exogenous disturbance. The nonlinearities in different jump modes are parameterized ... -
Improved switching strategy for selective harmonic elimination in DC-AC signal generation via pulse-width modulation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)We present an advanced design methodology for pulse-width-modulated (PWM) DC-AC signal generation. Using design methods based on the Walsh transform, AC sinusoidal signals can be approximated by suitable PWM signals. For ... -
Optimal guaranteed cost control of a class of discrete-time nonlinear systems with Markovian switching and mode-dependent mixed time delays
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)The guaranteed cost control problem is investigated for a class of nonlinear discrete-time systems with Markovian jumping parameters and mixed time delays. The mixed time delays involved consist of both the mode-dependent ... -
A frequency compensation algorithm of four-wheel coherence random road
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)The road surface roughness is the main source of kinematic excitation of a moving vehicle, which has an important influence on vehicle performance. In recent decades, random road models have been widely studied, and a ... -
Modeling and backstepping control of the electronic throttle system
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Electronic throttle is widely used in modern automotive engines. An electronic throttle system regulates the throttle plate angle by using a DC servo motor to adjust the inlet airflow rate of an internal combustion engine. ... -
Improving performance of evolutionary algorithms with application to fuzzy control of truck backer-upper system
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)We propose a method to improve the performance of evolutionary algorithms (EA). The proposed approach defines operators which can modify the performance of EA, including Levy distribution function as a strategy parameters ... -
Investigation of vehicle crash modeling techniques: theory and application
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Creating a mathematical model of a vehicle crash is a task which involves considerations and analysis of different areas which need to be addressed because of the mathematical complexity of a crash event representation. ... -
Modelling, simulation, and testing of an active heave compensation winch
(Master thesis, 2013)Modelling and simulation play an important role in modern engineering. This is partly because simulation generally is less expensive, safer and more time efficient compared to experimental testing and prototyping. There ...