Based on Lyapunov stability theory, a design method for the robust stabilization problem of a class of nonlinear systems with uncertain parameters is presented. The design procedure is divided into two steps: the firs...Based on Lyapunov stability theory, a design method for the robust stabilization problem of a class of nonlinear systems with uncertain parameters is presented. The design procedure is divided into two steps: the first is to design controllers for the nominal system and make the system asymptotically stabi1ize at the expected equilibrium point; the second is to construct closed-loop nominal system based on the first step, then design robust controller to make the error of state between the origina1 system and the nominal system converge to zero, thereby a dynamic controller with the constructed closed-loop nominal system served as interior dynamic is obtained. A numerical simulation verifies the correctness of the design method.展开更多
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a disease of unknown etiology,its hallmark being ongoing hepatic inflammation.By its very nature,it is a chronic condition,although increasingly,we are becoming aware of patients with acu...Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a disease of unknown etiology,its hallmark being ongoing hepatic inflammation.By its very nature,it is a chronic condition,although increasingly,we are becoming aware of patients with acute presentations,some of whom may have liver failure.There are very limited published data on patients with AIH with liver failure at initial diagnosis,which consist mostly of small retrospective studies.As a consequence,the clinical features and optimal management of this cohort remain poorly defined.A subset of patients with AIH who present with liver failure do respond to corticosteroids,but for the vast majority,an urgent liver transplantation may offer the only hope of long-term survival.At present,there is uncertainty on how best to stratify such a cohort into responders and non-responders to corticosteroids as soon as possible after hospitalization,thus optimizing their management.This editorial attempts to answer some of the unresolved issues relating to management of patients with AIH with liver failure at initial presentation.However,it must be emphasized that,at present,this editorial is based mostly on small retrospective studies,and it is an understatement that multicenter prospective studies are urgently needed to address this important clinical issue.展开更多
We consider a statically determinate structural truss problem where all of the physical model parameters are uncertain： not just the material values and applied loads, but also the positions of the nodes are assumed ...We consider a statically determinate structural truss problem where all of the physical model parameters are uncertain： not just the material values and applied loads, but also the positions of the nodes are assumed to be inexact but bounded and are represented by intervals. Such uncertainty may typically arise from imprecision during the process of manufacturing or construction, or round-off errors. In this case the application of the finite element method results in a system of linear equations with numerous interval parameters which cannot be solved conventionally. Applying a suitable variable substitution, an iteration method for the solution of a parametric system of linear equations is firstly employed to obtain initial bounds on the node displacements. Thereafter, an interval tightening （pruning） technique is applied, firstly on the element forces and secondly on the node displacements, in order to obtain tight guaranteed enclosures for the interval solutions for the forces and displacements.展开更多
Abstract： This paper describes the development and characterization of a two-temperature （2-T）, constant pressure humidity generator It relies on the saturation of a stream of gas flowing over a water surface maint...Abstract： This paper describes the development and characterization of a two-temperature （2-T）, constant pressure humidity generator It relies on the saturation of a stream of gas flowing over a water surface maintained at constant, well-known, temperature. It was built in order to improve the uncertainties of the dew-point temperature and humidity scales realization at the National Institute for Standard （NIS） in the dew-point range from -50 ℃ to ＋ 10 ℃. Several experiments were carried out in the above mentioned range in order to characterize the generator. Characterization comprised studies of its saturator efficiency, temperature stability and a comparison with a calibrated chilled-mirror hygrometer. The results of the efficiency tests showed good performance of the generator as described below. For uncertainty of measurements, a thorough analysis was also described representing estimations of contributions for all the sources that affecting measurements.展开更多
The present research relies on a cascade control approach through the Monte-Carlo based method in the presence of uncertainties to evaluate the performance of the real overactuated space systems.A number of potential ...The present research relies on a cascade control approach through the Monte-Carlo based method in the presence of uncertainties to evaluate the performance of the real overactuated space systems.A number of potential investigations in this area are first considered to prepare an idea with respect to state-of-the-art.The insight proposed here is organized to present attitude cascade control approach including the low thrust in connection with the high thrust to be implemented,while the aforementioned Monte-Carlo based method is carried out to guarantee the approach performance.It is noted that the investigated outcomes are efficient to handle a class of space systems presented via the center of mass and the moments of inertial.And also a number of profiles for the thrust vector and the misalignments as the disturbances all vary in its span of nominal variations.The acquired results are finally analyzed in line with some well-known benchmarks to verify the approach efficiency.The key core of finding in the research is to propose a novel 3-axis control approach to deal with all the mentioned uncertainties of space systems under control,in a synchronous manner,as long as the appropriate models in the low-high thrusts are realized.展开更多
A new uncertain information model, i.e. unascertainment, which is different from randomness,fuzziness and grayness, has been introduced into information fusion to give a reasoning method,which is basedon addition of u...A new uncertain information model, i.e. unascertainment, which is different from randomness,fuzziness and grayness, has been introduced into information fusion to give a reasoning method,which is basedon addition of unascertained rational number and can be used to recognize spatial point targets. The validity ofthe method proposed is verified through an example.展开更多
This paper describes construction and characterization of a dew/frost -point generator developed at national institute for standards. It is intended to operate in the range from -50 ℃to 0 ℃. The air flows through a ...This paper describes construction and characterization of a dew/frost -point generator developed at national institute for standards. It is intended to operate in the range from -50 ℃to 0 ℃. The air flows through a saturator controlled by a regulated flow meter. The reference dew/frost -point temperature was measured by standard platinum resistance thermometer （SPRT） connected to a resistance bridge. A comparative study between the saturator temperature of the new generator measured by SPRT and the dew/frost-point temperature of a calibrated chilled-mirror hygrometer was conducted. It helped to determine the uncertainty of saturator; this uncertainty was found to be between ±0.06℃ to -4- 0.15℃ at confidence limit of 95%.Several experiments were carried out in the mentioned range. Obtained results gave the confidence that NIS generator could be used as a primary humid air generator.展开更多
Over the past decades, complex networks have been prosperous greatly in various fields of sciences and engineering. Much attention has been given to investigate the synchronization of complex networks in recent years....Over the past decades, complex networks have been prosperous greatly in various fields of sciences and engineering. Much attention has been given to investigate the synchronization of complex networks in recent years. However, few work has done for the networks with uncertain parameters and unknown topology. In this paper, to further reveal the dynamical mechanism in complex networks with time delays, an uncertain general complex dynamical network with delayed nodes is studied. By constructing a drive network and a suitable slave network, several novel criteria for the networks consisting of the identical nodes and different nodes have been obtained based on the adaptive feedback method. Particularly, the hypotheses and the proposed adaptive laws for network synchronization are simple and can be readily applied in practical applications. Finally, numerical simulations are provided to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed synchronization criteria.展开更多
A 3DOF (three degrees of freedom) helicopter attitude control system with multi-operationpoints is described as a MIMO time-varying uncertain nonlinear system with unknown constant param-eters,bounded disturbance and ...A 3DOF (three degrees of freedom) helicopter attitude control system with multi-operationpoints is described as a MIMO time-varying uncertain nonlinear system with unknown constant param-eters,bounded disturbance and nonlinear uncertainty,and a robust output feedback control methodbased on signal compensation is proposed.A controller designed by this method consists of a nominalcontroller and a robust compensator.The controller is linear time-invariant and can be realized easily.Robust attitude tracking property of closed-loop system is proven and experimental results show thatthe designed control system can guarantee high precision robust attitude control under multi-operationpoints.展开更多
文摘Based on Lyapunov stability theory, a design method for the robust stabilization problem of a class of nonlinear systems with uncertain parameters is presented. The design procedure is divided into two steps: the first is to design controllers for the nominal system and make the system asymptotically stabi1ize at the expected equilibrium point; the second is to construct closed-loop nominal system based on the first step, then design robust controller to make the error of state between the origina1 system and the nominal system converge to zero, thereby a dynamic controller with the constructed closed-loop nominal system served as interior dynamic is obtained. A numerical simulation verifies the correctness of the design method.
文摘Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a disease of unknown etiology,its hallmark being ongoing hepatic inflammation.By its very nature,it is a chronic condition,although increasingly,we are becoming aware of patients with acute presentations,some of whom may have liver failure.There are very limited published data on patients with AIH with liver failure at initial diagnosis,which consist mostly of small retrospective studies.As a consequence,the clinical features and optimal management of this cohort remain poorly defined.A subset of patients with AIH who present with liver failure do respond to corticosteroids,but for the vast majority,an urgent liver transplantation may offer the only hope of long-term survival.At present,there is uncertainty on how best to stratify such a cohort into responders and non-responders to corticosteroids as soon as possible after hospitalization,thus optimizing their management.This editorial attempts to answer some of the unresolved issues relating to management of patients with AIH with liver failure at initial presentation.However,it must be emphasized that,at present,this editorial is based mostly on small retrospective studies,and it is an understatement that multicenter prospective studies are urgently needed to address this important clinical issue.
文摘We consider a statically determinate structural truss problem where all of the physical model parameters are uncertain： not just the material values and applied loads, but also the positions of the nodes are assumed to be inexact but bounded and are represented by intervals. Such uncertainty may typically arise from imprecision during the process of manufacturing or construction, or round-off errors. In this case the application of the finite element method results in a system of linear equations with numerous interval parameters which cannot be solved conventionally. Applying a suitable variable substitution, an iteration method for the solution of a parametric system of linear equations is firstly employed to obtain initial bounds on the node displacements. Thereafter, an interval tightening （pruning） technique is applied, firstly on the element forces and secondly on the node displacements, in order to obtain tight guaranteed enclosures for the interval solutions for the forces and displacements.
文摘Abstract： This paper describes the development and characterization of a two-temperature （2-T）, constant pressure humidity generator It relies on the saturation of a stream of gas flowing over a water surface maintained at constant, well-known, temperature. It was built in order to improve the uncertainties of the dew-point temperature and humidity scales realization at the National Institute for Standard （NIS） in the dew-point range from -50 ℃ to ＋ 10 ℃. Several experiments were carried out in the above mentioned range in order to characterize the generator. Characterization comprised studies of its saturator efficiency, temperature stability and a comparison with a calibrated chilled-mirror hygrometer. The results of the efficiency tests showed good performance of the generator as described below. For uncertainty of measurements, a thorough analysis was also described representing estimations of contributions for all the sources that affecting measurements.
文摘The present research relies on a cascade control approach through the Monte-Carlo based method in the presence of uncertainties to evaluate the performance of the real overactuated space systems.A number of potential investigations in this area are first considered to prepare an idea with respect to state-of-the-art.The insight proposed here is organized to present attitude cascade control approach including the low thrust in connection with the high thrust to be implemented,while the aforementioned Monte-Carlo based method is carried out to guarantee the approach performance.It is noted that the investigated outcomes are efficient to handle a class of space systems presented via the center of mass and the moments of inertial.And also a number of profiles for the thrust vector and the misalignments as the disturbances all vary in its span of nominal variations.The acquired results are finally analyzed in line with some well-known benchmarks to verify the approach efficiency.The key core of finding in the research is to propose a novel 3-axis control approach to deal with all the mentioned uncertainties of space systems under control,in a synchronous manner,as long as the appropriate models in the low-high thrusts are realized.
文摘A new uncertain information model, i.e. unascertainment, which is different from randomness,fuzziness and grayness, has been introduced into information fusion to give a reasoning method,which is basedon addition of unascertained rational number and can be used to recognize spatial point targets. The validity ofthe method proposed is verified through an example.
文摘This paper describes construction and characterization of a dew/frost -point generator developed at national institute for standards. It is intended to operate in the range from -50 ℃to 0 ℃. The air flows through a saturator controlled by a regulated flow meter. The reference dew/frost -point temperature was measured by standard platinum resistance thermometer （SPRT） connected to a resistance bridge. A comparative study between the saturator temperature of the new generator measured by SPRT and the dew/frost-point temperature of a calibrated chilled-mirror hygrometer was conducted. It helped to determine the uncertainty of saturator; this uncertainty was found to be between ±0.06℃ to -4- 0.15℃ at confidence limit of 95%.Several experiments were carried out in the mentioned range. Obtained results gave the confidence that NIS generator could be used as a primary humid air generator.
基金This work was jointly supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No. 11047114, the Key Project of Chinese Ministry of Education under Grant No. 210141, and the Youth Project of Hubei Education Department under Grant No. Q20101609.
文摘Over the past decades, complex networks have been prosperous greatly in various fields of sciences and engineering. Much attention has been given to investigate the synchronization of complex networks in recent years. However, few work has done for the networks with uncertain parameters and unknown topology. In this paper, to further reveal the dynamical mechanism in complex networks with time delays, an uncertain general complex dynamical network with delayed nodes is studied. By constructing a drive network and a suitable slave network, several novel criteria for the networks consisting of the identical nodes and different nodes have been obtained based on the adaptive feedback method. Particularly, the hypotheses and the proposed adaptive laws for network synchronization are simple and can be readily applied in practical applications. Finally, numerical simulations are provided to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed synchronization criteria.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos. 60674017 and 60736024
文摘A 3DOF (three degrees of freedom) helicopter attitude control system with multi-operationpoints is described as a MIMO time-varying uncertain nonlinear system with unknown constant param-eters,bounded disturbance and nonlinear uncertainty,and a robust output feedback control methodbased on signal compensation is proposed.A controller designed by this method consists of a nominalcontroller and a robust compensator.The controller is linear time-invariant and can be realized easily.Robust attitude tracking property of closed-loop system is proven and experimental results show thatthe designed control system can guarantee high precision robust attitude control under multi-operationpoints.
