Control of Nonlinear Systems with Output Tracking Error Constraints

A constructive method is presented to design controllers that force the output of nonlinear systems in a strict feedback form to track a bounded and sufficient smooth reference trajectory asymptotically.Under suitable condition with the initial output tracking error,the proposed controllers guarantee the output tracking error within a symmetric or an asymmetric pre-specified limit range,and boundedness of all signals of the closed loop system.A transformation is introduced to take care of the output tracking error constraint.Smooth and/or p-times differentiable step functions are proposed and incorporated in the output tracking error transformation to overcome difficulties due to the asymmetric limit range on the output tracking error.As a result,there are no switchings in the proposed controllers despite of the asymmetric limit range.

CLASSIFICATION OF BIFURCATIONS FOR NONLINEAR DYNAMICAL PROBLEMS WITH CONSTRAINTS

Bifurcation of periodic solutions widely existed in nonlinear dynamical systems is a kind oftonstrained one in intrinsic quality because its amplitude is always non-negative Classification of the bifurcations with the type of constraint was discussed. All its six types of transition sets are derived, in which three types are newly found and a method is proposed for analyzing the constrained bifurcation.

High-Speed Trains Automatic Operation with Protection Constraints: A Resilient Nonlinear Gain-based Feedback Control Approach

This paper addresses the control design for automatic train operation of high-speed trains with protection constraints.A new resilient nonlinear gain-based feedback control approach is proposed,which is capable of guaranteeing,under some proper non-restrictive initial conditions,the protection constraints control raised by the distance-to-go(moving authority)curve and automatic train protection in practice.A new hyperbolic tangent function-based model is presented to mimic the whole operation process of high-speed trains.The proposed feedback control methods are easily implementable and computationally inexpensive because the presence of only two feedback gains guarantee satisfactory tracking performance and closed-loop stability,no adaptations of unknown parameters,function approximation of unknown nonlinearities,and attenuation of external disturbances in the proposed control strategies.Finally,rigorous proofs and comparative simulation results are given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approaches.

Mathematical Constraints in Multiscale Subgrid-Scale Modeling of Nonlinear Systems

To shed light on the subgrid-seale （SGS） modeling methodology of nonlinear systems such as the Navier-Stokes turbulence, we define the concepts of assumption and restriction in the modeling procedure, which are shown by generalized derivation of three general mathematical constraints for different combinations of restrictions. These constraints are verified numerically in a one-dimensional nonlinear advection equation. This study is expected to inspire future research on the SGS modeling methodology of nonlinear systems.

Rheological Behaviour for Polymer Melts and Concentrated Solutions Part Ⅰ:A New Multiple Reptation Model to Predict the Nonlinear Visco-elasticity with Nagai Chain Constraints in Entangled Polymer Melts

An approach of stochastically statistical mechanics and a unified molecular theory of nonlinear viscoelasticity with constraints of Nagai chain entanglement for polymer melts have been proposed. A multimode model structure for a single polymer chain with n tail segments and N reversible entanglement sites on the test polymer chain is developed. Based on the above model structure and the mechanism of molecular flow by the dynamical reorganization of entanglement sites, the probability distribution function of the end-to-end vectr for a single polymer chain at entangled state and the viscoelastic free energy of deformation for polymer melts are calculated by using the method of the stochastically statistical mechanics. The four types of stress-strain relation and the memory function are derived from this thery. The above theoretical relations are verified by the experimentaf data for various polymer melts. These relations are found to be in good agreement with the experimental results

Adaptive Neural Network-Based Control for a Class of Nonlinear Pure-Feedback Systems With Time-Varying Full State Constraints

In this paper, an adaptive neural network(NN)control approach is proposed for nonlinear pure-feedback systems with time-varying full state constraints. The pure-feedback systems of this paper are assumed to possess nonlinear function uncertainties. By using the mean value theorem, pure-feedback systems can be transformed into strict feedback forms. For the newly generated systems, NNs are employed to approximate unknown items. Based on the adaptive control scheme and backstepping algorithm, an intelligent controller is designed. At the same time, time-varying Barrier Lyapunov functions(BLFs)with error variables are adopted to avoid violating full state constraints in every step of the backstepping design. All closedloop signals are uniformly ultimately bounded and the output tracking error converges to the neighborhood of zero, which can be verified by using the Lyapunov stability theorem. Two simulation examples reveal the performance of the adaptive NN control approach.

Bargmann Symmetry Constraint and Binary Nonlinearization of Super NLS-MKdV Hierarchy

An explicit Bargmann symmetry constraint is computed and its associated binary nonlinearization of Lax pairs is carried out for the super NLS-MKdV hierarchy. Under the obtained symmetry constraint, the n-th flow of the super NLS-MKdV hierarchy is decomposed into two super finite-dimensional integrable Hamiltonian systems, defined over the super-symmetry manifold R4N|2N with the corresponding dynamical variables x and tn. The integrals of motion required for Liouville integrability are explicitly given.

Novel Method to Handle Inequality Constraints for Nonlinear Programming

By redefining the multiplier associated with inequality constraint as a positive definite function of the originally-defined multiplier, say, u2_i, i=1, 2, ..., m, nonnegative constraints imposed on inequality constraints in Karush-Kuhn-Tucker necessary conditions are removed. For constructing the Lagrange neural network and Lagrange multiplier method, it is no longer necessary to convert inequality constraints into equality constraints by slack variables in order to reuse those results dedicated to equality constraints, and they can be similarly proved with minor modification. Utilizing this technique, a new type of Lagrange neural network and a new type of Lagrange multiplier method are devised, which both handle inequality constraints directly. Also, their stability and convergence are analyzed rigorously.

Superlinear Convergence of a Smooth Approximation Method for Mathematical Programs with Nonlinear Complementarity Constraints

Mathematical programs with complementarity constraints(MPCC) is an important subclass of MPEC.It is a natural way to solve MPCC by constructing a suitable approximation of the primal problem.In this paper,we propose a new smoothing method for MPCC by using the aggregation technique.A new SQP algorithm for solving the MPCC problem is presented.At each iteration,the master direction is computed by solving a quadratic program,and the revised direction for avoiding the Maratos effect is generated by an explicit formula.As the non-degeneracy condition holds and the smoothing parameter tends to zero,the proposed SQP algorithm converges globally to an S-stationary point of the MPEC problem,its convergence rate is superlinear.Some preliminary numerical results are reported.

Optimal Neuro-Control Strategy for Nonlinear Systems With Asymmetric Input Constraints

In this paper,we present an optimal neuro-control scheme for continuous-time(CT)nonlinear systems with asymmetric input constraints.Initially,we introduce a discounted cost function for the CT nonlinear systems in order to handle the asymmetric input constraints.Then,we develop a Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equation(HJBE),which arises in the discounted cost optimal control problem.To obtain the optimal neurocontroller,we utilize a critic neural network(CNN)to solve the HJBE under the framework of reinforcement learning.The CNN's weight vector is tuned via the gradient descent approach.Based on the Lyapunov method,we prove that uniform ultimate boundedness of the CNN's weight vector and the closed-loop system is guaranteed.Finally,we verify the effectiveness of the present optimal neuro-control strategy through performing simulations of two examples.

A SELF-ADAPTIVE ALGORITHM FOR NONLINEAR LEAST SQUARES WITH LINEAR CONSTRAINTS

An algorithm for solving nonlinear least squares problems with general linear inequality constraints is described.At each step,the problem is reduced to an unconstrained linear least squares problem in a subs pace defined by the active constraints,which is solved using the quasi-Newton method.The major update formula is similar to the one given by Dennis,Gay and Welsch (1981).In this paper,we state the detailed implement of the algorithm,such as the choice of active set,the solution of subproblem and the avoidance of zigzagging.We also prove the globally convergent property of the algorithm.

Robust Fuzzy Tracking Control for Nonlinear Networked Control Systems with Integral Quadratic Constraints

This paper investigates the robust tracking control problcm for a class of nonlinear networked control systems （NCSs） using the Takagi-Sugeno （T-S） fuzzy model approach. Based on a time-varying delay system transformed from the NCSs, an augmented Lyapunov function containing more useful information is constructed. A less conservative sufficient condition is established such that the closed-loop systems stability and time-domain integral quadratic constraints （IQCs） are satisfied while both time-varying network- induced delays and packet losses are taken into account. The fuzzy tracking controllers design scheme is derived in terms of linear matrix inequalities （LMIs） and parallel distributed compensation （PDC）. Furthermore, robust stabilization criterion for nonlinear NCSs is given as an extension of the tracking control result. Finally, numerical simulations are provided to illustrate the effectiveness and merits of the proposed method.

批式流加发酵中的鲁棒脉冲时滞最优控制

本文研究了批式流加发酵中的鲁棒脉冲时滞最优控制问题。首先,提出一个非线性状态依赖的脉冲时滞系统描述批式流加发酵甘油生产1,3-丙二醇(1,3-PD)过程。由于批式流加发酵过程中的动力学参数难以准确估计,本文建立了一个具有连续状态不等式约束的鲁棒脉冲时滞最优控制模型。这里,目标函数为终端时刻1,3-PD浓度及其关于动力学参数的灵敏性的加权和,控制向量为流加发生时甘油的临界浓度及每次流加时甘油的流加体积。然后,通过引入辅助脉冲系统,将该鲁棒最优控制问题转化为等价的标准最优控制问题。进一步,通过约束转换技术,将等价的最优控制问题转化为仅具有盒式约束的罚问题。最后,设计了一种并行差分进化算法求解转化后的罚问题。数值结果表明:当参数受到微小扰动时,尽管牺牲了少量的1,3-PD浓度,但是明显提高了系统的鲁棒性。

基于改进哈里斯鹰算法的无人飞行器路径规划

针对无人飞行器三维路径规划问题,提出一种基于哈里斯鹰优化(Harris hawks optimization,HHO)算法的无人飞行器三维路径规划算法。首先根据路径规划代价指标和无人飞行器自身性能,建立路径规划模型确立代价函数和约束条件。接着针对传统HHO算法的不足,引入非线性能量因子来平衡全局搜索和局部搜索的关系,使算法避免陷入局部最小值;引入混沌映射对HHO算法进行初始化种群并对其进行局部混沌搜索,增强算法种群多样性和搜索能力。最后通过仿真实验证明,改进的哈里斯鹰优化(improvement Harris hawks optimization,IHHO)算法可以有效规划出安全的无人飞行器航线,并且能够跳出局部最小值和具备较优的收敛速度。

b-距离空间中有限个等式约束下的耦合不动点问题

本文研究了b-距离空间中有限个等式约束下的耦合不动点问题.利用数学归纳法,获得了b-距离空间中一类有限个等式约束下的非线性压缩耦合不动点结果,将已有的Banach空间中的结果推广到b-距离空间中.特别地,我们结果中的压缩条件与空间系数无关.作为应用,得到了对称等式约束下的不动点定理,公共耦合不动点定理以及b-距离空间中非线性压缩不动点定理.这些结果可以推出许多已有结果,甚至将一些结果中的部分条件完全去掉.

基于全驱系统方法的高阶严反馈系统时变输出约束控制

针对输出受不对称时变约束的不确定高阶严反馈系统,提出一种基于全驱系统方法的高阶自适应动态面输出约束控制方法.所研究的高阶严反馈系统,每个子系统都是高阶形式,通过非线性转换函数将原输出约束系统转换为新的无约束系统,从而将原系统输出约束问题转化为新系统输出有界的问题.进一步结合全驱系统方法和自适应动态面控制,直接将每个高阶子系统作为一个整体进行控制器设计,而不需要将其转化为一阶系统形式,有效简化了设计步骤;同时通过引入一系列低通滤波器来获得虚拟控制律的高阶导数,以代替复杂的微分运算.基于Lyapunov稳定性理论证明闭环系统所有信号是一致最终有界的,系统输出在满足约束的条件下能有效跟踪期望的参考信号,且可通过调整参数使得系统跟踪误差收敛到零附近的足够小的邻域内.最后,通过对柔性关节机械臂系统进行仿真,验证了所提出控制方法的有效性.

圆环非线性恢复力的梁约束模型建模

圆环隔振器是一种以圆环结构为基础的非线性隔振器,圆环结构在压缩变形过程中会受到压力和环面拉伸的耦合作用,从而产生非线性恢复力,对圆环结构非线性恢复力的精确建模是研究隔振器性能的关键。将圆环结构等分为多段曲梁,利用梁约束模型对每段曲梁建立计及几何非线性的力-位移关系模型,结合曲梁间的力传递关系和几何约束关系,建立了圆环整体在压缩过程中的非线性恢复力模型,并计算了圆环变形过程中所有分段点处的正应力。通过电子伺服疲劳试验机对圆环结构在压缩过程中的恢复力进行了测量,验证了梁约束模型的建模精度。研究结果表明,利用梁约束模型可以表征圆环结构非线性恢复力特性,其建模精度与椭圆积分法相当,而模型表达式和求解过程都比椭圆积分法简洁。圆环在压缩量最大时正应力最大,此时最大正应力在圆环的上下端点。梁约束模型的建模精度随着分段数的增加而提高,当分段数大于12时,梁约束模型的恢复力计算误差小于2%。

平面环境约束辅助的单目视觉惯性里程计

为提高视觉惯性导航系统在宽动态、长航时、大范围作业环境中的精确性与鲁棒性,提出了一种平面环境约束辅助的单目视觉惯性里程计。通过在视频图像中提取并跟踪均匀分布的FAST特征点,并采用对称光流剔除误跟踪点,实现了视觉特征点高效检测与精确跟踪;无需计算稠密深度地图,仅从稀疏特征点集中检测共面特征点,拟合空间平面,构建了对视觉特征点三维坐标的空间几何约束;融合视觉特征点重投影误差、共面特征点坐标约束以及惯性测量单元(Inertial measurement unit,IMU)预积分误差构造代价函数,采用非线性优化方法估计了系统状态。最后,分别在公开数据集和实际户外场景中评估了算法的准确性和有效性。实验结果表明,相较于VINS-Mono和ORB-SLAM3算法,本文方法的定位结果有显著提升,实现了复杂应用环境中精确、稳定导航,在机器人、无人驾驶等领域具有较大的实用价值。

一类输出受限非线性系统的降维非递归预设性能控制策略

针对一类非匹配受扰非线性系统在输出受限条件下的跟踪控制问题,本文在预设性能控制过程中引入非递归设计框架,提出了一种降维非递归预设性能控制方案,以缓解常用的递归预设性能控制过程中出现的复杂性爆炸问题,大幅简化了系统的控制器设计过程,便于实际工程应用.本文设计的降维非递归控制策略能够实现控制器设计过程与稳定性分析的分离,并且具有控制器形式简洁、控制参数选取机制简单的优点.最后,选取具有代表性的数值仿真和永磁同步电机位置跟踪控制实验阐释了所提出的控制策略的有效性及简洁性.

基于频域控制约束的物理神经网络非线性系统预测方法

针对现有物理信息神经网络利用数值模拟近似物理控制方程带来的高计算代价、边界条件限制等问题,提出一种基于频域控制约束的物理神经网络非线性系统预测方法。首先构建时序特征交替更新的非线性预测网络模型,再在频域建立基于傅里叶谱方法(FSM)的物理控制方程约束,时空数据在网络模型与频域控制约束耦合下实现无标签数据加速训练,完成系统演化学习。最后在Burgers系统上进行湍流预测验证,实验结果表明该方法可在物理规则约束下实现无标签非线性复杂建模,对比主流PINN模型及其变体,具有更快的学习速度与预测准确率。在t≤0.25 s、t≤0.5 s短时预测情况下,经前期20次训练后系统预测均方误差(MSE)相比主流基准模型同期预测,MSE降低了86%与95%,在t≤2 s长时预测情况下,经充分训练后系统预测MSE能降低80%。