Application of Sturm Theorem in the Global Controllability of a Class of High Dimensional Polynomial Systems

In this paper, the global controllability for a class of high dimensional polynomial systems has been investigated and a constructive algebraic criterion algorithm for their global controllability has been obtained. By the criterion algorithm, the global controllability can be determined in finite steps of arithmetic operations. The algorithm is imposed on the coefficients of the polynomials only and the analysis technique is based on Sturm Theorem in real algebraic geometry and its modern progress. Finally, the authors will give some examples to show the application of our results.

On global controllability of affine nonlinear systems with a triangular-like structure

In this paper, we investigate a class of affine nonlinear systems with a triangular-like structure and present its necessary and sufficient condition for global controllability, by using the techniques developed by Sun Yimin and Guo Lei recently. Furthermore, we will give two examples to illustrate its application.

NECESSARY AND SUFFICIENT CONDITION FOR GLOBAL CONTROLLABILITY OF A CLASS OF AFFINE NONLINEAR SYSTEMS

In this paper, we investigate the global controllability of a class of n-dimensional affine nonlinear systems with n- 1 controls and constant control matrix. A necessary and sufficient condition for its global controllability has been obtained by using the methods recently developed. Furthermore, we generalize the above result to a class of affine nonlinear systems with a block-triangular-like structure. Finally, we will give three examples to show the applications of our results.

On global controllability for a class of polynomial affine nonlinear systems

In this paper, a necessary and sufficient condition of the global controllability for a class of low dimensional polynomial affine nonlinear systems with special structure is obtained. The condition is imposed on the coefficients of the system only and the methods are based on Green＇s formula and the trajectory analysis of planar linear system. Furthermore, I point out that the global controllability does not hold for the corresponding high dimensional polynomial system.

Global satisfactory control for nonlinear integrator processes with long delay

Integrator processes with long delay are difficult to control. Nonlinear characteristics of actuators make the control problem more challenging. A technique is proposed in this paper for global satisfactory control （GSC） of such processes with relay-type nonlinearity. An oscillatory control signal is injected into the nonlinear process; the amplitude and frequency of the oscillatory signal are designed to linearise the nonlinear process in the sense of harmonic analysis; and a state feedback controller is configured to implement GSC over the linearised process. An illustrative example is given to demonstrate the effectiveness of

A new four-dimensional chaotic system with first Lyapunov exponent of about 22,hyperbolic curve and circular paraboloid types of equilibria and its switching synchronization by an adaptive global integral sliding mode control

This paper presents a new four-dimensional（4 D） autonomous chaotic system which has first Lyapunov exponent of about 22 and is comparatively larger than many existing three-dimensional（3 D） and 4 D chaotic systems.The proposed system exhibits hyperbolic curve and circular paraboloid types of equilibria.The system has all zero eigenvalues for a particular case of an equilibrium point.The system has various dynamical behaviors like hyperchaotic,chaotic,periodic,and quasi-periodic.The system also exhibits coexistence of attractors.Dynamical behavior of the new system is validated using circuit implementation.Further an interesting switching synchronization phenomenon is proposed for the new chaotic system.An adaptive global integral sliding mode control is designed for the switching synchronization of the proposed system.In the switching synchronization,the synchronization is shown for the switching chaotic,stable,periodic,and hybrid synchronization behaviors.Performance of the controller designed in the paper is compared with an existing controller.

A Bio-Inspired Global Finite Time Tracking Control of Four-Rotor Test Bench System

A bio-inspired global finite time control using global fast-terminal sliding mode controller and radial basis function network is presented in this article,to address the attitude tracking control problem of the three degree-of-freedom four-rotor hover system.The proposed controller provides convergence of system states in a predetermined finite time and estimates the unmodeled dynamics of the four-rotor system.Dynamic model of the four-rotor system is derived with Newton’s force equations.The unknown dynamics of four-rotor systems are estimated using Radial basis function.The bio-inspired global fast terminal sliding mode controller is proposed to provide chattering free finite time error convergence and to provide optimal tracking of the attitude angles while being subjected to unknown dynamics.The global stability proof of the designed controller is provided on the basis of Lyapunov stability theorem.The proposed controller is validated by(i)conducting an experiment through implementing it on the laboratory-based hover system,and(ii)through simulations.Performance of the proposed control scheme is also compared with classical and intelligent controllers.The performance comparison exhibits that the designed controller has quick transient response and improved chattering free steady state performance.The proposed bioinspired global fast terminal sliding mode controller offers improved estimation and better tracking performance than the traditional controllers.In addition,the proposed controller is computationally cost effective and can be implanted on multirotor unmanned air vehicles with limited computational processing capabilities.

Aircraft Optimal Separation Allocation Based on Global Optimization Algorithm

A dynamic programming-sequential quadratic programming(DP-SQP)combined algorithm is proposed to address the problem that the traditional continuous control method has high computational complexity and is easy to fall into local optimal solution.To solve the globally optimal control law sequence,we use the dynamic programming algorithm to discretize the separation control decision-making process into a series of sub-stages based on the time characteristics of the separation allocation model,and recursion from the end stage to the initial stage.The sequential quadratic programming algorithm is then used to solve the optimal return function and the optimal control law for each sub-stage.Comparative simulations of the combined algorithm and the traditional algorithm are designed to validate the superiority of the combined algorithm.Aircraft-following and cross-conflict simulation examples are created to demonstrate the combined algorithm’s adaptability to various conflict scenarios.The simulation results demonstrate the separation deploy strategy’s effectiveness,efficiency,and adaptability.

On global asymptotic controllability of planar affine nonlinear systems

In this paper, we present a necessary and sufficient condition for globally asymptotic controllability of the general planar affine nonlinear systems with single-input. This result is obtained by introducing a new method in the analysis, which is based on the use of some basic results in planar topology and in the geometric theory of ordinary differential equations.

Disturbance observer based time-varying sliding mode control for uncertain mechanical system

It is now well known that the time-varying sliding mode control （TVSMC） is characterized by its global robustness against matched model uncertainties and disturbances. The accurate tracking problem of the mechanical system in the presence of the parametric uncertainty and external disturbance is addressed in the TVSMC framework. Firstly, an exponential TVSMC algorithm is designed and the main features are analyzed. Especially, the control parameter is obtained by solving an optimal problem. Subsequently, the global chattering problem in TVSMC is considered. To reduce the static error resulting from the continuous TVSMC algorithm, a disturbance observer based time-varying sliding mode control （DOTVSMC） algorithm is presented. The detailed design principle and the stability of the closed-loop system under the composite controller are provided. Simulation results verify the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.

Compound control for speed and tension multivariable coupling system of reversible cold strip mill

To weaken the nonlinear coupling influence among the variables in the speed and tension system of reversible cold strip mill, a compound control(CC) strategy based on invariance principle was proposed. Firstly, invariance principle was used to realize static decoupling between the speed and tension of reversible cold strip mill. Then, considering the influence caused by the time variation of steel coil radius and rotational inertia of the left and right coilers, as well as the uncertainties, a CC strategy that is composed of extended state observer(ESO) and global sliding mode control(GSMC) with backstepping adaptive was proposed,which further realized dynamic decoupling and coordination control for the speed and tension system. Theoretical analysis shows that the resulting closed-loop system is global bounded stable. Finally, the simulation was carried out on the speed and tension system of a 1422 mm reversible cold strip mill by using the actual data, and through the comparison of the other control strategies, validity of the proposed CC strategy was shown by the results.

3-D Free-form Shape Measuring System Using Unconstrained Range Sensor

Three-dimensional（3-D） free-form shape measurement,a challenging task pursued by computer vision,is mainly characterized with single view acquisition and multiple view registration.Most of the conventional scanning systems are less flexibility and difficult to realize engineering applications for employing sequential registration tactic.To develop portable scanning system and engineering registration method overcoming problems of error accumulation and propagation is the research direction.In this paper,one 3-D free-form shape measuring system using unconstrained range sensor is designed.A quasi-active stereo binocular visual sensor embedded within a scanning mechanism is used as the range sensor.Error compensation is performed by residual amendment according to camera calibration lattice.Artificial control points are designed and adhered on object and one camera is introduced to shot these control points from different positions and orientations.Then ray bundle adjustment（BA） method is used to calculate the space coordinates of all the control points,so as to set up a global control net work.Registration can be completed by mapping at least 3 control points observed by range sensor in single view acquisition into the global control network.In this system,no calibration for laser plane is required and the motion of range sensor is completely free.The overlapping of neighboring region is unessential for registration.Therefore,the working range of the system can be easily extended.The measuring precision mainly depends on the quality of global control network.The sequential distances of coding control points are observed by electronic theodolites and then compared with those obtained according to BA result.Experimental results show that relative distance error of control points is no more than 0.2%.The proposed measuring system is portable,provides good capacity for global error control,and contributes to the engineering application of 3-D free-form shape measurement.

mRNA-specific translational regulation in yeast

The expression of a gene is governed at various levels,from transcriptional to translational level.The translational control is widely used to regulate gene expression,especially when a rapid,local,and selective control over protein synthesis is required.The present review describes instructive examples of translational regulation in yeast,together with regulatory elements within mRNAs.The review also outlines the important contributions of mRNA-binding proteins that act in harmony with several translational elements to generate appropriate translational signals and responses.

Global Exact Boundary Controllability for General First-Order Quasilinear Hyperbolic Systems

For general first-order quasilinear hyperbolic systems,based on the analysis of simple wave solutions along characteristic trajectories,the global two-sided exact boundary controllability is achieved in a relatively short controlling time.

Global Exact Boundary Controllability for Cubic Semi-linear Wave Equations and Klein-Gordon Equations

The authors prove the global exact boundary controllability for the cubic semilinear wave equation in three space dimensions,subject to Dirichlet,Neumann,or any other kind of boundary controls which result in the well-posedness of the corresponding initial-boundary value problem.The exponential decay of energy is first established for the cubic semi-linear wave equation with some boundary condition by the multiplier method,which reduces the global exact boundary controllability problem to a local one.The proof is carried out in line with [2,15].Then a constructive method that has been developed in [13] is used to study the local problem.Especially when the region is star-complemented,it is obtained that the control function only need to be applied on a relatively open subset of the boundary.For the cubic Klein-Gordon equation,similar results of the global exact boundary controllability are proved by such an idea.

Robust backstepping global integral terminal sliding mode controller to enhance dynamic stability of hybrid AC/DC microgrids

In this paper,a Backstepping Global Integral Terminal Sliding Mode Controller(BGITSMC)with the view to enhancing the dynamic stability of a hybrid AC/DC microgrid has been presented.The proposed approach controls the switch-ing signals of the inverter,interlinking the DC-bus with the AC-bus in an AC/DC microgrid for a seamless interface and regulation of the output power of renewable energy sources(Solar Photovoltaic unit,PMSG-based wind farm),and Battery Energy Storage System.The proposed control approach guarantees the dynamic stability of a hybrid AC/DC microgrid by regulating the associated states of the microgrid system to their intended values.The dynamic stabil-ity of the microgrid system with the proposed control law has been proved using the Control Lyapunov Function.A simulation analysis was performed on a test hybrid AC/DC microgrid system to demonstrate the performance of the proposed control strategy in terms of maintaining power balance while the system’s operating point changed.Furthermore,the superiority of the proposed approach has been demonstrated by comparing its performance with the existing Sliding Mode Control(SMC)approach for a hybrid AC/DC microgrid.

Roll-pitch-yaw autopilot design for nonlinear time-varying missile using partial state observer based global fast terminal sliding mode control

The acceleration autopilot design for skid-to-turn （STT） missile faces a great challenge owing to coupling effect among planes, variation of missile velocity and its parameters, inexistence of a complete state vector, and nonlinear aerodynamics. Moreover, the autopilot should be designed for the entire flight envelope where fast variations exist. In this paper, a design of integrated roll-pitch-yaw autopilot based on global fast terminal sliding mode control （GFTSMC） with a partial state nonlinear observer （PSNLO） for STT nonlinear time-varying missile model, is employed to address these issues. GFTSMC with a novel sliding surface is proposed to nullify the integral error and the singularity problem without application of the sign function. The proposed autopilot consisting of two-loop structure, controls STT maneuver and stabilizes the rolling with a PSNLO in order to estimate the immeasurable states as an output while its inputs are missile measurable states and control signals. The missile model considers the velocity variation, gravity effect and parameters＇ variation. Furthermore, the environmental conditions＇ dynamics are mod- eled. PSNLO stability and the closed loop system stability are studied. Finally, numerical simulation is established to evaluate the proposed autopilot performance and to compare it with existing approaches in the literature.

Adaptive robust control of nonholonomic systems with stochastic disturbances

This paper deals with nonholonomic systems in chained form with unknown covariance stochastic disturbances The objective is to design the almost global adaptive asymptotical controllers in probability Uo and u1 for the systems by using discontinuous control. A switching control law Uo is designed to almost globally asymptotically stabilize the state x0 in both the singular Xo（t0）=0 case and the non-singular Xo（to）≠O case. Then the state scaling technique is introduced for the discontinuous feedback into the （x1, x2,…, xn）-subsystem. Thereby, by using backstepping technique the global adaptive asymptotical control law u1 has been presented for （x1, x2, …, xn） -subsystem for both different Uo in non-singular x0 （t0）≠0 case and the singular case X0 （t0）=0. The control algorithm validity is proved by simulation.

Tracking Control of a Class of Differential Inclusion Systems via Sliding Mode Technique

The tracking problem for a class of differential inclusion systems is investigated. Using global sliding mode control approach, a tracking control is proposed such that the output of a differential inclusion system tracks the desired trajectory asymptotically.An extensive reaching law is proposed to achieve the chattering reduction. Finally, an example is given to illustrate the validity of the proposed design.

Landscape changes have greater effects than climate changes on six insect pests in China

In recent years, global changes are the major causes of frequent, widespread outbreaks of pests in mosaic landscapes, which have received substantial attention worldwide. We collected data on global changes(landscape and climate) and economic damage caused by six main insect pests during 1951–2010 in China. Landscape changes had significant effects on all six insect pests. Pest damage increased significantly with increasing arable land area in agricultural landscapes. However, climate changes had no effect on damage caused by pests, except for the rice leaf roller(Cnaphalocrocis medinalis Guenee) and armyworm(Mythimna separate(Walker)), which caused less damage to crops with increasing mean temperature. Our results indicate that there is slight evidence of possible offset effects of climate changes on the increasing damage from these two agricultural pests. Landscape changes have caused serious outbreaks of several species, which suggests the possibility of the use of landscape design for the control of pest populations through habitat rearrangement. Landscape manipulation may be used as a green method to achieve sustainable pest management with minimal use of insecticides and herbicides.