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Mehmood, Adeel. "Modeling, simulation and robust control of an electro-pneumatic actuator for a variable geometry turbocharger." Phd thesis, Université de Technologie de Belfort-Montbeliard, 2012. http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-00827445.
Full textWang, Zheng. "The design and implementation of a computer-controlled pneumatic device to replace the deadweight in standard exercise equipment." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1384.
Full textThe increasingly sedentary lifestyle of the past 30 years has contributed to declining health. Consequently, exercise is vital for good health maintenance. The global Health and Fitness Industry repeatedly indicates the need for optimally managed exercise with accurate information feedback. Compared to other industries, the fitness industry is lagging behind in incorporating Information Technology into its operations. On the other hand, the most current exercise equipment impose fixed-trajectory exercise on users with the dominance of static equipment designs. These exercise equipment are normally deadweight-based equipment. In deadweight-based exercise equipment, the weights generally can be changed only when the equipment is inactive. Therefore, a more novel exercise environment is required for current exercisers in the fitness industry. This thesis explores to develop a computer-controlled pneumatic dynamic resistance exercise equipment with onboard data management. This new technology optimises exercise effectiveness for users. Exercisers will have advanced diagnostic capacity, and will capture user data which can be manipulated into meaningful information for use by Health and Fitness Industry stakeholders. This thesis will explore all the key concepts about computer-controlled equipment. The key concepts to be investigated will include FX (force-displacement) control technology, pneumatic system control, fail-safe mechanics, and Graphical User Interface design. The primary aim of the project is to replicate and enhance the functionality, performance, and sensation of deadweight-based equipment. A further aim of the project is to investigate the feasibility of designing a compact retrofit-able pneumatic unit to replace the deadweights of existing standard exercise equipment. The computer control will be implemented on a "National Instruments PXI" computer featuring Data Acquisition and Control (DAQAC) capacity, and the software will be implemented using "LabVIEW 7.0', which is a graphic object-oriented computer language developed to facilitate hardware I software communications.
Solomon, Luiza. "Learning and flow control in optimistic simulation." Thesis, McGill University, 2002. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=29475.
Full textThe Time Warp simulation engine TWSIM provides our laboratory with a research medium for Time Warp simulations in a distributed-memory environment such as a network of workstations. The modular design of TWSIM allows for easy integration of any new simulation application and for fast testing of optimizations and improvements to the Time Warp mechanism. Its compact size and object-oriented implementation using the C++ programming language result in a short learning curve for future users and developers.
The flow control algorithm proposed by Choe was implemented and analyzed with the aid of the TWSIM simulation engine. The algorithm makes use of stochastic learning automata to balance simulations loads by continuously regulating the flow of events between processors during the course of the simulation. Three different load metrics are considered: memory usage, virtual time, and a space-time product of the first two metrics. The algorithm was tested with two different simulation applications: a queuing network simulation and a Personal Communication Services (PCS) simulation. Results show that the flow control algorithm reduces the memory usage; the number of rollbacks and the number of antievents at the expense of the simulation time. As well, it becomes apparent that the behaviour of the flow control algorithm is not a consequence of learning.
Finally, we discuss a number of approaches to learning and flow control using the outlines of the flow control algorithm, and we consider the extent of the performance improvement to be expected from memory-based schemes for limiting Time Warp optimism in a distributed-memory environment.
Zhang, Yang. "Study of central control actions in computer simulation." Thesis, University of Ottawa (Canada), 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/6456.
Full textChen, Lule. "Study of bus control strategies by computer simulation." Thesis, University of Ottawa (Canada), 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/6654.
Full textCruz, Eva Brunilda. "Simulation of computer control strategies for column flotation." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/46104.
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Guerriero, Brian A. "Haptic control and operator-guided gait coordination of a pneumatic hexapedal rescue robot." Thesis, Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/24626.
Full textChen, Yang. "Modeling, Control, and Design Study of Balanced Pneumatic Suspension for Improved Roll Stability in Heavy Trucks." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/95168.
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Vincent, Robert Durham. "Detection, simulation and control in models of epilepsy." Thesis, McGill University, 2008. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=18684.
Full textNous étudions l'application des méthodes d'apprentissage automatique pour la détection et le contrôle d'activité semblable à une crise convulsive dans les modèles d'épilepsie in vitro. Cette recherche formera la base d'une nouvelle classe de dispositifs de neurostimulation auto-adaptatifs pour le traitement des patients qui ne répondent pas aux drogues antiépileptiques. Il y a beaucoup d'obstacles techniques pour créer un algorithme adaptatif pour ces dispositifs. Actuellement, la science n'a pas encore expliqué entièrement les mécanismes définissant l'épilepsie et ses traitements. Ceci est important à deux niveaux: Pour le problème de la détection ou de la prévision des crises, et pour établir des critères clairs pour optimiser un algorithme de contrôle adaptatif. Comme beaucoup de problèmes médicaux, les données cliniques sont rares, chères, et fortement variables. Nous adressons la détection des états épileptiques en utilisant les méthodes “boosting” avec un groupe de traits simples de spectre de fréquences dérivés des enregistrements électrophysiologiques. Tandis que les méthodes boosting typiques n'ont pas été conçues pour utiliser l'information disponible avec des données de séries chronologiques, nous présentons une méthode boosting récurrente qui améliore le taux de classification dans notre domaine d'application. Nous présentons également une exécution d'un modèle biologiquement plausible d'un système neural épileptique employant un réseau de neurones intègre-et tire ayant les signals d'entrées partiellement stochastiques et ayant deux échelles de temps de comportement réfractaire. En conclusion, nous formons un agent d'apprentissage par renforcement pour réduire l'occurrence d'activité semblable à une crise. Cet agent est prévu pour être une composante d'un dispositif en boucle fermée de stimulation électrique ayant un ensemble de capteurs et un algorithme adaptatif.
Malchano, Matthew David 1980. "Biologically-plausible six-legged running : control and simulation." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/29695.
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This thesis presents a controller which produces a stable, dynamic 1.4 meter per second run in a simulated twelve degree of freedom six-legged robot. The algorithm is relatively simple; it consists of only a few hand-tuned feedback loops and is defined by a total of 13 parameters. The control utilizes no vestibular-type inputs to actively control orientation. Evidence from perturbation, robustness, motion analysis, and parameter sensitivity tests indicate a high degree of stability in the simulated gait. The control approach generates a run with an aerial phase, utilizes force information to signal aerial phase leg retraction, has a forward running velocity determined by a single parameter, and couples stance and swing legs using angular momentum information. Both the hypotheses behind the control and the resulting gait are argued to be plausible models of biological locomotion.
by Matthew David Malchano.
M.Eng.
Xiong, Xiao-Jin. "Modeling, control and computer simulation of a rotating Timoshenko beam." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1998. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape11/PQDD_0018/NQ44632.pdf.
Full textXiong, Xiao-Jin. "Modeling, control and computer simulation of a rotating Timoshenko beam." Thesis, McGill University, 1997. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=35652.
Full textGirard, Michael. "The computer animation of legged animals : simulation, design and control /." The Ohio State University, 1989. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487598748016958.
Full textChayopitak, Nattapon. "Network-oriented simulation of variable reluctance motor with PWM control." Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/15457.
Full textBrogan, David C. "Simulation levels of detail for control and animation." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/8142.
Full textVesanterä, Pentti Juhani 1955. "Qualitative simulation: A tool for global decision making." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/291407.
Full textHarischandra, Nalin. "Computer Simulation of the Neural Control of Locomotion in the Cat." Licentiate thesis, Stockholm : Numerisk analys och datalogi, Numerical Analysis and Computer Science, Kungliga Tekniska högskolan, 2008. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-4692.
Full textAsghar, Muhammad Nadeem. "Computer simulation of salinity control by means of an evaporative sink." Thesis, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1996. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.318173.
Full textMolenaar, Robert. "Design and implementation of biosystem control and tools for biosystem simulation." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1998. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape11/PQDD_0017/NQ44519.pdf.
Full textLuke, Neville. "Space-time modelling and simulation of multipass processes within a modern computer environment." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 1999. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.301812.
Full textEbrahimi, S. Morteza K. "Dynamic modelling and simulation of a CNC milling machine." Thesis, Cardiff University, 1994. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.287909.
Full textVon, Raubenheimer Albert Ludwich. "Strategic supply chain management using simulation." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2005. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-12012005-092956/.
Full textEricsson, Niclas. "Improving Development of Communication Software in Industrial Control Systems using Simulation." Licentiate thesis, Mälardalens högskola, Inbyggda system, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-37212.
Full textInom industrin förväntar sig slutkunderna att produkterna har en livslängd på 10–20 år med hög tillförlitlighet och tillgänglighet. De flesta industriella styrsystem automatiserar säkerhetskritiska processer. Detta gör att aspekter som förutbestämt beteende med små fördröjningar och variationer är avgörande för att skydda person, miljö och egendom. Trender som den nya digitaliseringen, sakernas internet, molnet, 5G, maskininlärning och artificiell intelligens, bidrar till att antalet styrsystem som ansluts till Internet ökar. Ökningen beror mycket på att slutkunder börjar förvänta sig nya tjänster, samt tillgång till affärs- och diagnostikinformation även utanför arbetsplatserna. Att introducera nya kommunikationslösningar inom industrin är ofta en stor investering. Riskerna är oftast höga samtidigt som befintliga kommunikationsteknologier och protokoll behöver stödjas även i framtiden. Att få ut produkterna snabbt på marknaden med bibehållen kvalitet är av stor betydelse. Under forsknings- och utvecklingsarbete spenderas mycket tid på isolerade aktiviteter som till exempel simuleringar, uppdateringar av verktyg, insamling av krav, design, programmering, felsökning, dokumentation, testning och granskningar. Att snabbt byta mellan dessa aktiviteter är ofta inte helt enkelt, på grund av att olika metoder och verktyg inte automatiskt kan utbyta eller överföra information. Fokus i denna avhandling är att förbättra effektiviteten vid forskning och utveckling av kommunikationsmjukvara. Effektiviteten är viktig av flera skäl, till exempel att snabbt integrera nya och innovativa forskningsresultat, snabbare nå marknaden med produkter och förbättra produktkvalitet. Initialt studeras olika metoder för att utvärdera kommunikationsfunktionalitet. Metodernas användbarhet kartläggs i förhållande till aktiviteter under forsknings- och utvecklingsarbete, samt viktiga industriella utmaningar identifieras. Trots stora forskningsinsatser inom nätverkssimulatorer, emulatorer och virtualisering, så finns det fortfarande utmaningar kvar för ökad användbarhet och nytta inom industrin. Vidare föreslås en flexibel kommunikationsstackdesign som stöder olika typer av egenskaper och implementationer, från realtidsoperativsystem till enheter helt utan operativsystem, samt olika typer av kommunikationsprotokoll, från realtid till icke-realtid. Slutligen föreslås en reducerad uppsättning nyckelfunktioner till nätverkssimulatorer, vilka implementerats och använts i en fallstudie i ett forskningsprojekt. Dessa bidrag tillsammans medför en förenkling och ökad automatisering vilket gör att mängden manuellt arbete minskar under forsknings- och utvecklingsarbete.
Boner, Kevin Eugene 1961. "Command control system modeling for evaluating readiness." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/276835.
Full textChow, Alex Chung-Hen. "A generic user interface for hierarchical knowledge-based simulation and control systems." Diss., The University of Arizona, 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/185303.
Full textCornwall, Maxwell W. "MEEBS a model for multi-echelon evaluation by simulation /." Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 1990. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA237099.
Full textThesis Advisor(s): McMasters, Alan W. ; Bailey, Michael P. "June 1990." Description based on signature page as viewed on October 21, 2009. DTIC Identifier(s): Computerized simulation, logistics management. Author(s) subject terms: Multi-echelon, simulation, SLAM II, models. Includes bibliographical references (p. 142-147). Also available in print.
Guo, Yisong. "Using Agent-Based Models to Understand Multi-Operator Supervisory Control." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2012. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/2970.
Full textKencke, David Leighton. "Simulation and control of secondary electron programming in flash EEPROM's /." Digital version accessible at:, 2000. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/utexas/main.
Full textFranklin, Gene C. "Computer simulation of a cruise missile using brushless DC motors fin control." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1985. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/21215.
Full textSilva, Marco Jorge Tome da. "Simulation of human motion data using short-horizon model-predictive control." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/43041.
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Many data-driven animation techniques are capable of producing high quality motions of human characters. Few techniques, however, are capable of generating motions that are consistent with physically simulated environments. Physically simulated characters, in contrast, are automatically consistent with the environment, but their motions are often unnatural because they are difficult to control. We present a model-predictive controller that yields natural motions by guiding simulated humans toward real motion data. During simulation, the predictive component of the controller solves a quadratic program to compute the forces for a short window of time into the future. These forces are then applied by a low-gain proportional-derivative component, which makes minor adjustments until the next planning cycle. The controller is fast enough for interactive systems such as games and training simulations. It requires no precomputation and little manual tuning. The controller is resilient to mismatches between the character dynamics and the input motion, which allows it to track motion capture data even where the real dynamics are not known precisely. The same principled formulation can generate natural walks, runs, and jumps in a number of different physically simulated surroundings.
by Marco da Silva.
S.M.
Stuckey, Eric J. (Eric James) 1974. "Development of a run by run control benchmarking and simulation system." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/50504.
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As the semiconductor industry begins to move toward the introduction of fault detection and classification as well as run by run (RbR) process control methodologies, the identification of application scenarios and the means to compare and benchmark available solutions is an essential step. That step has been taken for FDC, and its importance for RbR has been recognized. The work presented here examines the feasibility of such an activity for run by run control including the determination of appropriate scenarios for run by run control, and determining how meaningful comparisons or benchmarking between controllers can be accomplished. There have been a number of benefits as a result of this project. First, we have shown that the benchmarking of run by run controllers is indeed feasible, and through the development of a run by run control simulation and benchmarking framework, and the determination of a set of process scenarios, SEMATECH is well-prepared for future efforts that might undertake benchmarking and/or demonstration of available commercial and experimental run by run controllers in specific realistic scenarios. Second, we now have a better understanding of the demands on and capabilities of run by run control, as well as a better understanding of the requirements of a successful benchmarking system. This information has been obtained through a literature survey and a questionnaire distributed to SEMATECH member companies to solicit feedback on the requirements and opportunities for run by run control and run by run control benchmarking. Third, we have defined and implemented several control scenarios that can serve as benchmarking cases in a future benchmarking effort. And finally, experience has been gained in using messaging protocols to connect RbR controllers to process simulators (or actual process tools) that can be beneficial in defining a standard set of communications for RbR controllers and other process peripherals.
by Eric J. Stuckey.
S.M.
Liu, Pi-Shien 1960. "Real-time process control and simulation for chemical mix facility." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/276673.
Full textSchmidt, Michael David. "SIMULATION AND CONTROL OF A QUADROTOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE." UKnowledge, 2011. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_theses/93.
Full textMcCartney, Shauna. "The simulation and control of a grid-connected wind energy conversion system." Master's thesis, University of Central Florida, 2010. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/4680.
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Onal, Kerem. "Internet Multicast Congestion Control." Master's thesis, METU, 2004. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12604726/index.pdf.
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Gururajan, Srikanth. "Design and simulation of advanced fault tolerant flight control schemes." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2006. https://eidr.wvu.edu/etd/documentdata.eTD?documentid=4915.
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Hahn, James Kwangjune. "The use of simulation techniques for motion control of rigid bodies in computer graphics /." The Ohio State University, 1989. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487671640056213.
Full textYe, Yuting. "Simulation of characters with natural interactions." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/47540.
Full textKontz, Matthew Edward. "Haptic Control of Hydraulic Machinery Using Proportional Valves." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/19876.
Full textWang, Feng. "Adaptive fuzzy network with application to neural prosthetic control, a computer simulation study." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1999. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape8/PQDD_0028/MQ40121.pdf.
Full textMacPherson, David L. "A computer simulation study of rule-based control of an autonomous underwater vehicle." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/22978.
Full textMan has an ever-increasing desire for machines to do his work for him. Unmanned vehicles that perform routine or hazardous tasks are receJ.vJ.ng a great deal of attention. Vehicles for unmanned submersible applications are becoming more feasible as strides are made in very large scale integration of computer hardware. This work focuses on development of algorithms and ideas for the computer control of military Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). Both a Lisp machine and a graphics workstation, communicating via an Ethernet network, were used in this thesis to develop AUV simulator software. The emphasis has been placed on developing a computer graphic simulation of the control panel of an AUV and on a family of programs that define AUV missions. An AUV mission is a complete. software plan designed to control an AUV as it executes the steps to achieve '" some goal or objective. AUV missions are executed by this simulator in a fully autonomous mode once certain mission parameters are supplied by a human user.
Sifakis, Eftychios D. "Algorithmic aspects of the simulation and control of computer generated human anatomy models /." May be available electronically:, 2007. http://proquest.umi.com/login?COPT=REJTPTU1MTUmSU5UPTAmVkVSPTI=&clientId=12498.
Full textHong, Min. "Implicit constraint enforcement to control the physically-based biomedical simulation /." Connect to full text via ProQuest. IP filtered, 2005.
Find full textJacobs, Gregory. "Simulation, Control Design, and Experiments on Single and Double Inverted Pendulum Systems." Thesis, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10010746.
Full textThe discipline of control engineering has been applied for thousands of years. As long as humans have needed a system to vary automatically, different devices, electronics and algorithms have been designed to attain system control and stability. This study intends on implementing the theory developed my mathematicians such as Henri Poincaré, Aleksandr Lyapunov, Rudolf E. Kálmán and many others in an attempt to stabilize an unstable system: a cart and inverted pendulum. In order to stabilize the inverted pendulum system, control designs consisting of both classical and modern approaches will be explored to design effective PID and LQR controllers. Furthermore, an adaptive controller will be designed as well for a one-degree-of-freedom unstable system. For accurate control design, linear and non-linear system identification techniques will be used to attain mathematical dynamic system models. Multiple tuning techniques will be utilized to achieve the most stable system possible. A micro-processor (Arduino) will be used in conjunction with a computer for data communication and digital control algorithms. The utilization of an Arduino will require the design and implementation of digital control systems, digital tuning techniques, and digital filtering. If successful, the implemented theory will result in the stabilization of a multiple degree of freedom system with chaotic potential.
Farley, Mark Harrison. "Predicting machining accuracy and duration of an NC mill by computer simulation." Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/16499.
Full textSchultz, Steven E. "Simulation Study of a GPRAM System: Error Control Coding and Connectionism." Master's thesis, University of Central Florida, 2012. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/5486.
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Koeppen, Kyle Bruce. "Virtual access hydraulics experiment for system dynamics and control education." Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/15906.
Full textBarritt, Brian James. "The Modeling, Simulation, and Operational Control of Aerospace Communication Networks." Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1499348546519051.
Full textLacroix, René. "A framework for the design of simulation-based greenhouse control." Thesis, McGill University, 1994. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=41652.
Full textPart of the conceptual framework was dedicated to "conscious control", defined as a form of control practised by an entity that uses models of itself in its decision-making processes. The greenhouse system was composed of six modules (a simulation manager, a weather generator, a greenhouse model, a crop model, a Pavlovian controller and a cognitive controller), which were implemented under OS/2 as separate processes.
The greenhouse system was used to develop a prototype simulation-based controller. Primarily, the role of the controller was to determine temperature setpoints that would minimize the heating load. The simulation model used by the controller was an artificial neural network. The controller adapted temperature setpoints to anticipated meteorological conditions and reduced greenhouse energy consumption, in comparison with a more traditional controller.
Generally, the results showed the feasibility and illustrated some of the advantages of using simulation-based control. The research resulted in the definition of elements that will allow the creation of a methodological framework for the design of simulation-based control and, eventually, a theory of conscious control.
Chen, Hao. "Simulation of a morphological image processor using VHDL. control mechanism /." Online version of thesis, 1993. http://hdl.handle.net/1850/11744.
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