Volume 119 Issue 4 | J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control.

Topics: Pressure , Spark-ignition engine , Vibration measurement , Cylinders , Cycles , Engines , Vibration , Automobiles , Internal combustion engines , Lasers

Measurement and Signal Reconstruction of Transient Nitric Oxide Emissions in the Exhaust of a Turbocharged Diesel Engine

S. H. Chan, X. S. Chen, C. Arcoumanis

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 620–630. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802370

Abstract

View articletitled, Measurement and Signal Reconstruction of Transient Nitric Oxide Emissions in the Exhaust of a Turbocharged Diesel Engine

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Topics: Diesel engines , Emissions , Exhaust systems , Signal reconstruction , Transients (Dynamics) , Engines , Computers , Fuels , Signals , Combustion chambers

Design and Testing of an Airbag System for High-Mass, High-Velocity Deceleration

T. Snyder, J. Sitter, J. N. Chung

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 631–637. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802371

Abstract

View articletitled, Design and Testing of an Airbag System for High-Mass, High-Velocity Deceleration

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Topics: Airbags , Design , Testing , Flow (Dynamics) , Performance evaluation

A Superconducting Maglev Vehicle/Guideway System With Preview Control: Part I—Vehicle, Guideway, and Magnet Modeling

M. L. Nagurka, S. K. Wang

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 638–643. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802372

Abstract

View articletitled, A Superconducting Maglev Vehicle/Guideway System With Preview Control: Part I—Vehicle, Guideway, and Magnet Modeling

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Topics: Magnetic levitation , Magnets , Modeling , Vehicles , Degrees of freedom , Design , Dynamic models , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Levitation , Magnetic fields

A Superconducting Maglev Vehicle/Guideway System With Preview Control: Part II—Controller Design and System Behavior

S. K. Wang, M. L. Nagurka

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 644–649. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802373

Abstract

View articletitled, A Superconducting Maglev Vehicle/Guideway System With Preview Control: Part II—Controller Design and System Behavior

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Topics: Control equipment , Design , Magnetic levitation , Vehicles , Magnets , Control systems , Modeling , Simulation , Simulation models , Suspension systems

Analysis and Control of a Flywheel Energy Storage System With a Hybrid Magnetic Bearing

J. D. Stienmier, S. C. Thielman, B. C. Fabien

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 650–656. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802374

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis and Control of a Flywheel Energy Storage System With a Hybrid Magnetic Bearing

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Topics: Energy storage , Flywheels , Magnetic bearings , Bearings , Design , Disks , Dynamic analysis , Equations of motion , Feedback , Modeling

Sliding Mode Control With Sliding Perturbation Observer

Jairo Terra Moura, Hakan Elmali, Nejat Olgac

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 657–665. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802375

Abstract

View articletitled, Sliding Mode Control With Sliding Perturbation Observer

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Topics: Sliding mode control , Control equipment , Algorithms , Design , Uncertainty , Engineering simulation , Manipulators , Modeling , Motion control , Nonlinear systems

Practical Design of a Sliding Mode Controller for Pneumatic Actuators

Shunmugham R. Pandian, Yasuhiro Hayakawa, Yoshinori Kanazawa, Yoshiyuki Kamoyama, Sadao Kawamura

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 666–674. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802376

Abstract

View articletitled, Practical Design of a Sliding Mode Controller for Pneumatic Actuators

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Topics: Control equipment , Design , Pneumatic actuators , Actuators , Sliding mode control , Trajectories (Physics) , Compressibility , Control algorithms , Coulombs , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Positive Uncertain Systems With One-Sided Robust Control

Y. H. Chen, C. Y. Kuo

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 675–684. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802377

Abstract

View articletitled, Positive Uncertain Systems With One-Sided Robust Control

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Topics: Robust control , Uncertain systems , Uncertainty , Design

Constrained Optimal Pade´ Model Reduction

T. N. Lucas

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 685–690. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802378

Abstract

View articletitled, Constrained Optimal Pade´ Model Reduction

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Topics: Approximation , Errors , Impulse (Physics) , Transfer functions

Progressive Learning: A New Approach to Stable Adaptive Control of High Relative-Degree Systems

Boo-Ho Yang, Haruhiko H. Asada

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 691–699. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802379

Abstract

View articletitled, Progressive Learning: A New Approach to Stable Adaptive Control of High Relative-Degree Systems

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Topics: Adaptive control , Complex systems , Excitation , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Stability

Broadband Dynamic Modification Using Feedforward Control

Thomas E. Alberts, Hemanshu R. Pota

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 700–706. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802380

Abstract

View articletitled, Broadband Dynamic Modification Using Feedforward Control

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Topics: Feedforward control , Excitation , Acoustics , Engineering design processes , Noise control , Poles (Building) , Steady state , System dynamics , Transfer functions

General Mathematical Model of Multi-Arm Cooperating Robots With Elastic Interconnection at the Contact

Milovan Z˘ivanovic´, Miomir Vukobratovic´

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 707–717. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802381

Abstract

View articletitled, General Mathematical Model of Multi-Arm Cooperating Robots With Elastic Interconnection at the Contact

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Manipulators , Modeling , Robots

Optimal Sensor Location in Motion Control of Flexibly Supported Long Reach Manipulators

Constantinos Mavroidis, Steven Dubowsky, Kevin Thomas

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 718–726. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802382

Abstract

View articletitled, Optimal Sensor Location in Motion Control of Flexibly Supported Long Reach Manipulators

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Topics: Manipulators , Motion control , Sensors , Flexible structures , Degrees of freedom , Displacement , Engineering simulation , Errors , Resolution (Optics) , Robustness

Robust Trajectory Tracking Control of Elastic Robot Manipulators

Yoshifumi Morita, Hiroyuki Ukai, Hisashi Kando

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 727–735. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802384

Abstract

View articletitled, Robust Trajectory Tracking Control of Elastic Robot Manipulators

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Topics: Manipulators , Tracking control , Trajectories (Physics) , Control equipment , Uncertainty , Design , Composite materials , Computer simulation , Control theory , Elasticity

Modeling and Impedance Control of a Two-Manipulator System Handling a Flexible Beam

Dong Sun, Yunhui Liu

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 736–742. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802385

Abstract

View articletitled, Modeling and Impedance Control of a Two-Manipulator System Handling a Flexible Beam

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Topics: Manipulators , Modeling , Vibration , Algorithms , Control equipment , Damage , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation , Force feedback

Robust Time-Optimal Control of Flexible Structures With Parametric Uncertainty

Shin-Whar Liu, Tarunraj Singh

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 743–748. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802386

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View articletitled, Robust Time-Optimal Control of Flexible Structures With Parametric Uncertainty

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Topics: Flexible structures , Time optimal control , Uncertainty , Control equipment , Design , Equations of motion , Optimization , Optimization algorithms , Robust control , Simulation results

Contact Transition Control of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems Subject to a Unilateral Constraint

P. R. Pagilla, Masayoshi Tomizuka

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 749–759. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802387

Abstract

View articletitled, Contact Transition Control of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems Subject to a Unilateral Constraint

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Topics: Composite materials , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Robots , Stability

Consistent Task Specification for Manipulation Systems With General Kinematics

Domenico Prattichizzo, Antonio Bicchi

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 760–767. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802388

Abstract

View articletitled, Consistent Task Specification for Manipulation Systems With General Kinematics

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Topics: Kinematics , Manipulators , Degrees of freedom , Dimensions , Friction , Grippers , Redundant manipulators , Robotics , Trajectories (Physics)

Numerical Methods for the Force Reflection of Contact

R. E. Ellis, N. Sarkar, M. A. Jenkins

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 768–774. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802389

Abstract

View articletitled, Numerical Methods for the Force Reflection of Contact

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Topics: Numerical analysis , Reflection , Rendering , Computation , Delays , Errors , Sensors , Simulation

Low Speed Motion Control Experiments on a Single Point Diamond Turning Machine Using CMAC Learning Control Algorithm

G. Larsen, S. Cetinkunt

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 775–781. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802390

Abstract

View articletitled, Low Speed Motion Control Experiments on a Single Point Diamond Turning Machine Using CMAC Learning Control Algorithm

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Topics: Control algorithms , Diamond turning , Machinery , Motion control , Control equipment , Friction , Brittleness , Algorithms , Machine tools , Machining

System Identification and Adaptive Control of the Multi-Axis Bending and Twisting Process

Wei-Ching Sun, Kim A. Stelson

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 782–790. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802391

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View articletitled, System Identification and Adaptive Control of the Multi-Axis Bending and Twisting Process

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Topics: Adaptive control , Errors , Frequency response , Shapes

On-Line Estimation of Laser Weld Penetration

Jay F. Tu, Kishore N. Lankalapalli, Mark Gartner, Keng H. Leong

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 791–801. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802392

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View articletitled, On-Line Estimation of Laser Weld Penetration

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Topics: Lasers , Sensors , Welding , Inspection , Temperature , Welded joints , Carbon dioxide lasers , Carbon steel , Delays , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Dynamic Modeling and Optimal Control of Rotating Euler-Bernoulli Beams

W. D. Zhu, C. D. Mote, Jr.

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 802–808. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802393

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View articletitled, Dynamic Modeling and Optimal Control of Rotating Euler-Bernoulli Beams

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Topics: Dynamic modeling , Optimal control , Couplings , Rotation , Inertia (Mechanics) , Vibration suppression

Controller Design of a Distributed Slewing Flexible Structure—A Frequency Domain Approach

S. M. Yang, J. A. Jeng, Y. C. Liu

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 809–814. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802394

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View articletitled, Controller Design of a Distributed Slewing Flexible Structure—A Frequency Domain Approach

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Topics: Control equipment , Design , Flexible structures , Feedback , Stability , Closed loop systems , Distributed parameter models , Transfer functions , Vibration , Vibration control

Technical Briefs

Using a Hydraulically Balanced Beam System in Control Education

Pai-Hsueh Yang, Mark Lemkin, David M. Auslander

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 815–819. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802395

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View articletitled, Using a Hydraulically Balanced Beam System in Control Education

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Topics: Education , Teaching , Control algorithms , Control equipment , Students , Vehicles

Discrete-Time Sliding Mode Control: The Linear Case

E. A. Misawa

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 819–821. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802396

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View articletitled, Discrete-Time Sliding Mode Control: The Linear Case

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Topics: Control equipment , Design , Sliding mode control

Simple Robust r − α Tracking Controllers for Uncertain Fully-Actuated Mechanical Systems

Salah Zenieh, Martin Corless

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 821–825. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802397

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View articletitled, Simple Robust r − α Tracking Controllers for Uncertain Fully-Actuated Mechanical Systems

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Topics: Control equipment , Design , Trajectories (Physics) , Computer simulation , Manipulators , Robotics

Exponential Tracking Control for a Class of Uncertain Nonlinear Systems With Time-Varying Delay Arguments and Deadzone Nonlinearities

Yeong-Jeu Sun, Jer-Guang Hsieh

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 825–830. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802398

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View articletitled, Exponential Tracking Control for a Class of Uncertain Nonlinear Systems With Time-Varying Delay Arguments and Deadzone Nonlinearities

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Topics: Delays , Nonlinear systems , Tracking control , Feedback

Dynamic Analysis of Flexible Manipulator Arms With Distributed Viscoelastic Damping

Fan Zijie, Lu Bingheng, C. H. Ku

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1997, 119(4): 831–833. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802399

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View articletitled, Dynamic Analysis of Flexible Manipulator Arms With Distributed Viscoelastic Damping

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Topics: Damping , Dynamic analysis , Flexible manipulators , Dynamic response , Manipulators , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Robots , Virtual work principle