Robust Leader-Following Output Regulation of Uncertain Multi-Agent Systems With Time-Varying Delay

In this paper, the robust analysis and design of leader-following output regulation for multi-agent systems described by general linear models is given in presence of timevarying delay and model uncertainty. To this aim, a new regulation protocol for the closed-loop multi-agent system under a directed graph is proposed. An important specification of the proposed protocol is to guarantee the leader-following output regulation for uncertain multi-agent systems with both stable and unstable agents. Since many signals can be approximated by a combination of the stationary and ramp signals, the presented results work for adequate variety of the leaders. The analysis and design conditions are presented in terms of certain matrix inequalities. The method proposed can be used for both stationary and ramp leaders. Simulation results are presented to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.

Conflict-Free Routing Scheduling of OHTs Based on Multi-agent Intelligent Control System Framework

Overhead-hoist-transporters (OHTs) have become the most appropriate tools to transport wafer lots between inter-bay and intra-bay in united layouts of automated material handling systems (AMHSs) in 300 mm semiconductor wafer fabrications. To obtain a conflict-free scheduling solution, an intelligent multi-agent-based control system framework was built to support the AMHSs. And corresponding algorithms and rules were proposed to implement cooperation among agents. On the basis of the mentioned above, a time-constraint-based heuristic scheduling algorithm was presented to support the routing decision agent in searching the conflict-free shortest path. In the construction of the algorithm, the conflicted intervals of the k-shortest-route were identified with the time window theory. The most available path was chosen with an objective of the minimum completion time. The back tracking method was combined to finish the routing scheduling. Finally, experiments of the proposed method were simulated. The results show that the multi-agent framework is suitable and the proposed scheduling algorithm is feasible and valid.

Multi-features Based Approach for Moving Shadow Detection

In the video-based surveillance application, moving shadows can affect the correct localization and detection of moving objects. This paper aims to present a method for shadow detection and suppression used for moving visual object detection. The major novelty of the shadow suppression is the integration of several features including photometric invariant color feature, motion edge feature, and spatial feature etc. By modifying process for false shadow detected, the averaging detection rate of moving object reaches above 90% in the test of Hall-Monitor sequence.

The Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST)

The Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST, also called the Guo Shou Jing Telescope) is a special reflecting Schmidt telescope. LAMOST’s special design allows both a large aperture (effective aperture of 3.6 m–4.9 m) and a wide field of view (FOV) (5°). It has an innovative active reflecting Schmidt configuration which continuously changes the mirror’s surface that adjusts during the observation process and combines thin deformable mirror active optics with segmented active optics. Its primary mirror (6.67m×6.05 m) and active Schmidt mirror (5.74m×4.40 m) are both segmented, and composed of 37 and 24 hexagonal sub-mirrors respectively. By using a parallel controllable fiber positioning technique, the focal surface of 1.75 m in diameter can accommodate 4000 optical fibers. Also, LAMOST has 16 spectrographs with 32 CCD cameras. LAMOST will be the telescope with the highest rate of spectral acquisition. As a national large scientific project, the LAMOST project was formally proposed in 1996, and approved by the Chinese government in 1997. The construction started in 2001, was completed in 2008 and passed the official acceptance in June 2009. The LAMOST pilot survey was started in October 2011 and the spectroscopic survey will launch in September 2012. Up to now, LAMOST has released more than 480 000 spectra of objects. LAMOST will make an important contribution to the study of the large-scale structure of the Universe, structure and evolution of the Galaxy, and cross-identification of multiwaveband properties in celestial objects.

A Comparative Study of Acute Hemodynamic Effects of Multi -site Cardiac Pacing in patients with cardiac function NYHA class ⅠtoⅡ without bundle branch block

Objective To compare the acute hemodynamic effects of five different pacing modes in patients with cardiac function NYHA class Ⅰ to Ⅱ without bundle branch block (BBB). Methods This study included 12 patients (SSS 7, Ⅲ°AVB 5) undergoing pacemaker implantation. Right ventricular apex (RVA), right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT), right ventricular bifocal (RV-Bi), left ventricular base (LVB) and bi -ventricular (Bi-Ⅴ) pacing at 60 -80 ppm were done in VVI mode prior to implantation of DDD pacemaker. The cardiac index (CI), mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) were measured with Swan - Ganz thermodilution catheter after 5 minutes of each pacing mode. Results (1) Comparing to pacing at RVA (CI: 2. 41± 0. 38 L/min per m2, PCWP: 16. 7 ±3.3 mmHg), the CI increased and the PCWP decreased significantly in pacing at RVOT(CI: 2. 63 ± 0.46, PCWP: 13. 8±2. 3), LVB(CI: 2. 78±0.52, PCWP: 14. 4±3.1), RV-Bi(CI: 2. 83±0.57, PCWP: 12. 8± 2. 5) and Bi -Ⅴ pacing (CI: 2. 94± 0.60, PCWP: 12. 7±2. 5), P < 0. 01, respectively. (2) The CI of RV-Bi and Bi-Ⅴ pacing was higher than that of RVOT and LVB pacing, the PCWP was lower, P < 0. 05, respectively. (3) There was no significant difference between RV - Bi pacing and Bi-Ⅴ pacing in CI and PCWP. Conclusion There is no significant difference between RV - Bi pacing and Bi -V pacing in the acute hemodynamic effects; however,dual - site pacing is much better than single site pacing in that aspect for patients with cardiac function NYHA class Ⅰ to Ⅱ without BBB. Among single site pacing, the RVOT and LVB pacing is better than RVA pacing in cardiac function.

Research on A Master - slave Multi - microcomputers Control System for Hollow Spindle Fancy Yarn Spinning Machine

In this paper, a successfully studied and developed master - slave muld - microcomputers control system based on PC - BUS for hollow spindle fancy yarn spinning machine, mainly Its overall scheme, software and hardware construction, is introduced. Spinning experiments show that the system achieves satisfactory result. This system can solve the diftkultles of mechatronical fusion between domestic hollow splndk fancy yarn spuming muchine and its microcomputer control technology.

On the Representation of Multi-layer Woven Structure

A quantitative method is developed to identify the structures of multi-layer woven fabric in this study. Six structural parameters are selected to represent the fabric structure. With some design criteria for the reinforcement of textile composites, the relationships among the structural parameters are derived for different binding patterns of the fabric structure. The conditions, which meet the requirements of structural cell stability,are also discussed.

Computer-aided Pattern Design of Multi-bar Warp Knitted Fabrics

To meet the development trend of multi-bar warp knit-ting machine towards high-speed,advanced technologyand computer control and the requirements of variousproducts with small quantity,there are many researcheson the computer-aided pattern design of multi-barwarp knitted fabrics.In terms of the special propertiesof the computer-aided pattern design of multi-barwarp knitted fabrics,the Object Oriented Program(OOP)programming-Object Windows class Library(OWL)programming is selected.According to thecharacters of the OWL programming,various functionsare defined.Pattern design and technical parameters canbe output,which offers a great convenience for the fac-tory.

MODS： A Novel Metaheuristic of Deterministic Swapping for the Multi-Objective Optimization of Combinatorials Problems

This paper states a new metaheuristic based on Deterministic Finite Automata （DFA） for the multi - objective optimization of combinatorial problems. First, a new DFA named Multi - Objective Deterministic Finite Automata （MDFA） is defined. MDFA allows the representation of the feasible solutions space of combinatorial problems. Second, it is defined and implemented a metaheuritic based on MDFA theory. It is named Metaheuristic of Deterministic Swapping （MODS）. MODS is a local search strategy that works using a MDFA. Due to this, MODS never take into account unfeasible solutions. Hence, it is not necessary to verify the problem constraints for a new solution found. Lastly, MODS is tested using well know instances of the Bi-Objective Traveling Salesman Problem （TSP） from TSPLIB. Its results were compared with eight Ant Colony inspired algorithms and two Genetic algorithms taken from the specialized literature. The comparison was made using metrics such as Spacing, Generational Distance, Inverse Generational Distance and No-Dominated Generation Vectors. In every case, the MODS results on the metrics were always better and in some of those cases, the superiority was 100%.

Pressure Gradient Force,Saffman Lift,and Magnus Lift on the Fiber-like Particle in Fluid

Flher-like particle suspensions are common in both na-ture and industry, but there is little work reported on it.The forces acting on the fiber - like particle in fluid arestudied in this paper, and the Magnus lift, Saffman lift,pressure gradient force, and then the dynamics modelhave been received. The numerical study of the simpleshear flow past the cylinders shows that the particles ’motion is controlled by the vortex.

电力系统故障诊断研究现状与展望

概述了专家系统、人工神经网络、优化技术、Petri网络、粗糙集理论、模糊集理论、贝叶斯网络、多Agent技术和基于故障录波器信息等方法在电力系统故障诊断中的应用,并在此基础上对文献中提出的相应的电网故障诊断方法进行述评,分析它们在电网故障诊断中应用的特点以及存在的主要问题,以解决实际工程问题为目标,指出了该领域所面临的问题,并对其发展进行了展望,以促进该研究领域的进一步发展。

基于多代理的多微网智能配电网动态博弈模型

多个微电网互联组成智能配电网,能够提高清洁能源的利用率,减小源荷波动带来的负面影响。但多个微网间的调度问题具有非合作特性,难以直接通过集中优化求解。鉴于此,设计了基于多代理系统的智能配电网动态博弈框架。首先根据电能的用途与归属,建立了基于价格差异与时间贯序权重的智能配电网两阶段快速调度决策模型。然后,在考虑清洁能源随机性的基础上,建立了基于最大投标风险承受比例的电量决策模型和基于最小用电成本的电价投标决策模型。最后,开发了基于多代理系统的动态博弈仿真平台并加入上述调度、博弈模型,对比分析了多种策略下的仿真结果,证明了所提快速调度和动态博弈模型的有效性。

基于多智能体竞价均衡的微电网优化运行方法

随着电力市场化改革及微电网商业化的发展,传统微电网运行控制方式及电价机制难适应新的环境。该文提出一种基于多智能体竞价均衡的微电网优化方法,该方法采用多智能体模拟微电网内的竞价,并支持微电网与传统大电网之间的互动。微电网运行过程中采用电价差异化运行方式,基于本地供电资源的竞价及大电网购售电价格信息确定内部清算电价,并指导微电网的优化运行,以解决输配分离后微电网内直供电价决策及市场环境下微电网内不同分布式电源投资主体的利益分配问题。最后通过算例分析,验证了所提算法的正确性和成本优化效果。

电网广域后备保护代理的结构和工作机制研究

基于代理的广域后备保护系统通过多个自治代理,利用广域信息并行工作与协调,能够缩短后备保护动作时间、减少故障隔离范围和防止后备保护在电网异常事件中误动。该文研究了广域后备保护代理的结构和工作机制,建立了保护代理多部件的分层模型,分析其工作流程,构造协作关联域。基于代理之间交换数据型和请求型消息,提出了对等的混合协调模式。针对多代理系统的多种故障进行容错性处理,多个保护代理以协作策略和联合规则运行,使保护的整体性能得以加强,提高系统的可靠性和容错性。利用电网和通信系统同步仿真平台EPOCHS在一个简单电力系统上对所研究的代理进行仿真实验,验证了所提出代理工作机制的有效性和合理性。

基于BDI智能体的配电网监控信息批处理方法

针对配电网监控中量测点多、变化快,造成关键信息传输产生较大延迟的问题,提出了批量信息的信念–愿望–意图(belief-desire-intention,BDI)智能处理方法。通过建立BDI智能体的五元组模型,对多智能体进行交互分析,构建了公用信息的智能体联盟,综合运用模型自动映射和消息事件触发(message event trigger,MET)的技巧,从业务流和信息流角度进行智能化原型系统实现。利用10 kV配电网监控的工程算例进行了交互与性能实验,结果表明:文中方法的处理效率比传统2 s轮询方法提高了约70%。

基于HLA/Agent的广域后备保护仿真平台设计

为检验广域后备保护算法在广域通信网络环境下的保护性能和保护动作后对电力系统运行的影响,开发了一套基于高层体系结构(high-level architecture,HLA)和Agent的OPNET和PSCAD/EMTDC联合同步仿真平台WAPSS(widearea protection synchronizing simulator)。论述了WAPSS平台的总体结构、各重要组成部分的功能和接口方式以及多Agent的设计,最后以一仿真实例验证了平台的正确性和有效性。保护和通信的联合同步仿真平台WAPSS为广域后备保护工程实现提供了有效的仿真工具。

基于语义缓存的数据库查询优化研究

为了应用智能化的方法提高数据库访问效率,基于多Agent技术构建了分布式数据库访问平台,研究并解决了平台的结构、各种Agent的设计、Agent间的协作机制、以及数据库系统的包装方法等关键问题。在优化策略方面,研究了分布式环境下的语义缓存技术,并提出了一种Agent平台下的智能预取算法,弥补了传统数据库优化手段缺乏智能性、预动性,以及重用困难等不足。通过在大型数据库系统上进行测试,表明该方案在进行大规模数据库操纵时效率有明显提高。

基于Web服务的多Agent企业协同信息搜集系统研究

将Agent技术应用于电子商务可以为用户和商家提供从资源智能发现,到在网上虚拟市场进行交易等一系列个性化服务,它能够协助用户寻找、消化所播的网络信息。根据智能体特有的特性与Web服务结合,使Web服务具有一定的智能性,能够按照任务特点设置意图和承诺,直到完成供需服务。而Web服务技术又使Agent实现了跨企业的交互,Agent无需考虑企业系统平台的异构情况,实时协调Web服务,从而达到企业协同信息搜集的目的。

基于MaSE和JADE的智能会议系统研究与设计

研究了Agent技术在处理分布式系统中的问题,说明了应用MaSE(multi-agent systems engineering)方法、JADE(java agentdevelopment framework)架构和开发工具Agent Tool构建多Agent系统的优点,并与原有方法进行了比较,开发了应用面向对象方法分析与设计的智能会议日程安排系统,阐述了系统的执行过程。该系统具有自治性,可自动地确定会议日程,并为多Agent系统的研究提供了基础。

基于Agent分布式仪表产品造型协同设计应用研究

基于Agent代理,提出将Web技术和Multi-Agent技术融合的分布式协同设计系统,为产品设计过程中设计人员之间的信息共享和资源共享提供了更有效的方法。在分析系统体系结构的基础上,着重阐述了Multi-Agent代理模型和工作原理,并将其应用于仪表产品造型设计系统中,实现基于Agent的分布式仪表产品造型设计原型系统。