A new method was proposed for tracking the desired output of chaotic dy- namical system using the feedback linearization and nonlinear extended statement ob- server method. The feedback linearization was used to conve...A new method was proposed for tracking the desired output of chaotic dy- namical system using the feedback linearization and nonlinear extended statement ob- server method. The feedback linearization was used to convert the nonlinear chaotic system into linear system. The extended Luenberger-like statements observer was de- signed to reconstructing and observing the unmeasured statements when the tracking controller was designed. By this way, the chaotic system could be forced to track vari- able desired output, which could be a time variant function or an equilibrium points. Taken the Lorenz chaotic system as example, the simulation results show the validity of the conclusion and effectiveness of the algorithm.展开更多
Academic research into service industries has explored the characteristics of interpersonal interactions between employees and customers, but there are few studies addressing the issues of consumer interaction with te...Academic research into service industries has explored the characteristics of interpersonal interactions between employees and customers, but there are few studies addressing the issues of consumer interaction with technology and its influence on the objectives and results of the operations subsystem. This study examines the elements of the service encounter, and the changes automation originates in them and their relationships. The paper also examines changes in the elements and results of the operations subsystem, as a result of automation. We propose that the customer＇s relationship with employees and/or technology and automated systems for the service impact the objectives and results of the operations subsystem, all of which could have an effect on the company＇s competitive position. The empirical study is focused on four industries, namely, toll motorways, car parks, carwash and video/DVD rental companies, in an attempt to identify objectives that lead companies to implement automated processes affecting the customer＇s relationship with the company. The hypotheses generated are contrasted with a structural equation modelling. The results confirm that the customer＇s relationship with employees and automated systems for the service impacts the objectives and results of the operations subsystem. Also, the results show how automation can enable firms simultaneously to achieve acceptable levels of flexibility and productivity, two dimensions that have traditionally been considered opposites.展开更多
The electric power system is an ageing infrastructure and the need for making reinvestments is increasing. Strict economic regulation of the DSOs （distribution system operators）, forces them to search for more effic...The electric power system is an ageing infrastructure and the need for making reinvestments is increasing. Strict economic regulation of the DSOs （distribution system operators）, forces them to search for more efficient work processes and improved technical solutions. The main challenges for network companies today are implementing new technologies and become more efficient in every part of the asset management. The work processes must be optimized and the right projects must be prioritized for reinvestment. The purpose of this paper is to give insight into some of the challenges electric distribution companies are facing today. This paper is based on experiences from NTE Nett AS--an electric distribution company in the middle of Norway. The paper also describes some of the measures that have been done in NTE Nett and what people believe will be the situation in the future.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (60374013) and Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province (Y104414, M603217)
文摘A new method was proposed for tracking the desired output of chaotic dy- namical system using the feedback linearization and nonlinear extended statement ob- server method. The feedback linearization was used to convert the nonlinear chaotic system into linear system. The extended Luenberger-like statements observer was de- signed to reconstructing and observing the unmeasured statements when the tracking controller was designed. By this way, the chaotic system could be forced to track vari- able desired output, which could be a time variant function or an equilibrium points. Taken the Lorenz chaotic system as example, the simulation results show the validity of the conclusion and effectiveness of the algorithm.
文摘Academic research into service industries has explored the characteristics of interpersonal interactions between employees and customers, but there are few studies addressing the issues of consumer interaction with technology and its influence on the objectives and results of the operations subsystem. This study examines the elements of the service encounter, and the changes automation originates in them and their relationships. The paper also examines changes in the elements and results of the operations subsystem, as a result of automation. We propose that the customer＇s relationship with employees and/or technology and automated systems for the service impact the objectives and results of the operations subsystem, all of which could have an effect on the company＇s competitive position. The empirical study is focused on four industries, namely, toll motorways, car parks, carwash and video/DVD rental companies, in an attempt to identify objectives that lead companies to implement automated processes affecting the customer＇s relationship with the company. The hypotheses generated are contrasted with a structural equation modelling. The results confirm that the customer＇s relationship with employees and automated systems for the service impacts the objectives and results of the operations subsystem. Also, the results show how automation can enable firms simultaneously to achieve acceptable levels of flexibility and productivity, two dimensions that have traditionally been considered opposites.
文摘The electric power system is an ageing infrastructure and the need for making reinvestments is increasing. Strict economic regulation of the DSOs （distribution system operators）, forces them to search for more efficient work processes and improved technical solutions. The main challenges for network companies today are implementing new technologies and become more efficient in every part of the asset management. The work processes must be optimized and the right projects must be prioritized for reinvestment. The purpose of this paper is to give insight into some of the challenges electric distribution companies are facing today. This paper is based on experiences from NTE Nett AS--an electric distribution company in the middle of Norway. The paper also describes some of the measures that have been done in NTE Nett and what people believe will be the situation in the future.
