Oscillation in a Variable Delay Logistic Difference Equation

Consider the nonautonomous delay logistic equation △yn=pnyn（1-yn-ln/k）,n≥0, where {Pn}n≥0 is a sequence of nonnegative real numbers, {In}n≥0 is a sequence of positive integers satisfying n→∞lim（n-ln）=∞, and k is a positive constant. Only solutions which are positive for n ≥ 0 are considered. We obtain a new sufficient for all positive solutions of （1） to oscillate about k which contains the corresponding result in [2] when i = 1.

Convergence of Linear Multistep Methods and One-Leg Methods for Index-2 Differential-Algebraic Equations with a Variable Delay

Linear multistep methods and one-leg methods are applied to a class of index-2 nonlinear differential-algebraic equations with a variable delay.The corresponding convergence results are obtained and successfully confirmed by some numerical examples.The results obtained in this work extend the corresponding ones in literature.

A True-Time-Delay Array Architecture for Wideband Multi-Beam Tracking

The true-time delay(TTD)units are critical for solving beam squint and frequency selective fading inWideband Large-Scale Antenna Systems(LSASs).In this work,we propose a TTD array architecture for wideband multi-beam tracking that eliminates the beam squint phenomenon and filters out interference signals by applying a spatial filter and time delay estimations(TDEs).The paper presents a novel approach to spatial filter design by introducing a transformation matrix that can optimize the beam response in a specific direction and at a specific frequency.Using the variable fractional delay(VFD)filters,we propose a TDE algorithm with a Newton-Raphson iteration update process that corrects the arrival time delay difference between sensors.Simulations and examples have demonstrated that the proposed architecture can achieve beam tracking within 10 ms at the low signalto-noise ratio(SNR)and demodulation loss is less than 0.5 dB in wideband multi-beam scenarios.

AN AVERAGING PRINCIPLE FOR STOCHASTIC DIFFERENTIAL DELAY EQUATIONS DRIVEN BY TIME-CHANGED LéVY NOISE

In this paper,we aim to derive an averaging principle for stochastic differential equations driven by time-changed Lévy noise with variable delays.Under certain assumptions,we show that the solutions of stochastic differential equations with time-changed Lévy noise can be approximated by solutions of the associated averaged stochastic differential equations in mean square convergence and in convergence in probability,respectively.The convergence order is also estimated in terms of noise intensity.Finally,an example with numerical simulation is given to illustrate the theoretical result.

INFLUENCE OF NOISE AND DELAY ON REACTION-DIFFUSION RECURRENT NEURAL NETWORKS

In this paper, the influence of the noise and delay upon the stability property of reaction-diffusion recurrent neural networks （RNNs） with the time-varying delay is discussed. The new and easily verifiable conditions to guarantee the mean value exponential stability of an equilibrium solution are derived. The rate of exponential convergence can be estimated by means of a simple computation based on these criteria.

Fixed Points and Asymptotic Properties of Neutral Stochastic Delay Differential Equations

This paper discusses a linear neutral stochastic differential equation with variable delays. By using fixed point theory, the necessary and sufficient conditions are given to ensure that the trivial solution to such an equation is pth moment asymptotically stable. These conditions do not require the boundedness of delays, nor derivation of delays. An example was also given for illustration.

Incorporating nonuniform arrivals in delay variability modeling at signalized intersections

The delay vehicles experience at signalized intersections is one of the most important indicators for measuring intersection performance. The interpretation of delay variability evolvement at intersections gives a comprehensive insight into arterial traffic operation. Thus, an analytical model is proposed to investigate delay variability at coordinated intersections. Two different flow rates are assumed for both effective red and green periods in cumulative curves, through which the effect of signal coordination is incorporated in delay estimation. Then, an analogy of Markov chain process is used to explore the mechanism of stochastic overflow queue at signalized intersections. Numerical case studies show that with the decrease of arrival proportions during green, the shape of delay distribution in both undersaturation and oversaturation cases shifts faster towards higher values, implying that the coordination effect between paired intersections has a great effect on the delay distribution. As for delay fluctuation range, favorable coordination is demonstrated to be able to weaken the variability of delay estimates especially for undersaturation conditions.

Iterative identification of output error model for industrial processes with time delay subject to colored noise

To deal with colored noise and unexpected load disturbance in identification of industrial processes with time delay, a bias-eliminated iterative least-squares(ILS) identification method is proposed in this paper to estimate the output error model parameters and time delay simultaneously. An extended observation vector is constructed to establish an ILS identification algorithm. Moreover, a variable forgetting factor is introduced to enhance the convergence rate of parameter estimation. For consistent estimation, an instrumental variable method is given to deal with the colored noise. The convergence and upper bound error of parameter estimation are analyzed. Two illustrative examples are used to show the effectiveness and merits of the proposed method.

CONVERGENCE OF SOLUTIONS FOR A CLASS OF DIFFERENCE EQUATIONS WITH VARIABLE DELAY

In this paper, we study the convergence of solutions for a class of difference equations with variable delay and give some results about the solutions of the equations converge to a constant. Our results generalize the conclusions obtained in .

Oscillation of Second-order Nonlinear Dynamic Equation on Time Scales

： The oscillation for a class of second order nonlinear variable delay dynamic equation on time scales with nonlinear neutral term and damping term was discussed in this article. By using the generalized Riccati technique, integral averaging technique and the time scales theory, some new sufficient conditions for oscillation of the equation are proposed. These results generalize and extend many knownresults for second order dynamic equations. Some examples are given to illustrate the main results of this article.

Global Exponential Stability of Variable Delay and Time－varying Measure Differential Systems with Impulse Effect

This work concerns the stability properties of impulsive solution for a class of variable delay and time-varying measure differential systems. By means of the techniques of constructing broken line function to overcome the difficulties in employing comparison principle and Lyapunov function with discontinuous derivative, some criteria of global exponential asymptotic stability for the system are established. An example is given to illustrate the applicability of results obtained.

Improved estimation of rotor position for sensorless control of a PMSM based on a sliding mode observer

This work proposes a new strategy to improve the rotor position estimation of a permanent magnet synchronous motor(PMSM) over wide speed range. Rotor position estimation of a PMSM is performed by using sliding mode observer(SMO). An adaptive observer gain was designed based on Lyapunov function and applied to solve the chattering problem caused by the discontinuous function of the SMO in the wide speed range. The cascade low-pass filter(LPF) with variable cut-off frequency was proposed to reduce the chattering problem and to attenuate the filtering capability of the SMO. In addition, the phase shift caused by the filter was counterbalanced by applying the variable phase delay compensation for the whole speed area. High accuracy estimation result of the rotor position was obtained in the experiment by applying the proposed estimation strategy.

Projective Synchronization Between Two Nonidentical Variable Time Delayed Systems

In this paper, we propose a method for the projective synchronization between two different chaotic systems with variable time delays. Using active control approach, the suitable controller is constructed to make the states of two different diverse time delayed systems asymptotically synchronize up to the desired scaling factor. Based on the Lyapunov stability theory, the sufficient condition for the projective synchronization is calculated theoretically. Numerical simulations of the projective synchronization between Maekey-Glass system and Ikeda system with variable time delays are shown to validate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.

GLOBAL ATTRACTIVITY IN DELAYED HOPFIELD NEURAL NETWORK MODEL WITH VARIABLE COEFFICIENTS AND DELAYS

We establish some stability results for delayed Hopfield Neural Network Model with variable coefficients and variable delays, by using the Lyapunov function. These stability criteria are new.

OSCILLATIONS OF SOLUTIONS OF NEUTRAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS WITH VARIABLE COEFFICIENTS AND DELAYS

Consider the neutral differential equations with variable coefficients and delays [x(t)-p(t)x(t-r(t))]'+ Qj(t)x(t-σj(t))=0. (1)We establish sufficient conditions for the oscillation of equation (1). Our condition is 'sharp' in the sense that when all the coefficients and delays of the equation are constants.Our conclusions improve and generalize some known results.

EXPONENTIAL STABILITY OF LINEAR TIME－VARYING IMPULSIVE DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEMS WITHDELAYS

This article discusses the stability properties of impulsive solution for a class of variable delay and linear time-varying measure differential systems. By means of the techniques of constructing broken line function to overcome the difficulties in employing comparison principle and Lyapunov function, some criteria of global exponential asymptotic stability for the impulsive time-delay system are established. An example is given to illustrate the applicability of the obtained results.

Analysis of delay variability at isolated signalized intersections

On urban arterials,travel time variability is largely dependent on the variability in the delays vehicles experience at signalized intersections.The interpretation of delay evolvement at intersections will give a comprehensive insight into arterial travel time variability and provide more possibilities for travel time estimation.Accordingly,an analytical model is proposed to study delay variability at isolated,fixed-time controlled intersections.Classic cumulative curves are utilized to derive average delay(per cycle) formulas by assuming a deterministic overflow queue.Then,an analogy with the Markov chain process is made to clarify the mechanism of stochastic delays and overflow queues at signalized intersections.It was found that,in undersaturated cases,the shape of the delay distribution changes very little over time,whereas for saturated and oversaturated cases the delay distribution is time-dependent and becomes flatter with an increasing number of cycles.The analysis of arrival distributions,e.g.,Poisson and binomial,produces the conclusion that the variability of arrivals has a significant effect on delay estimates in both undersaturated and oversaturated conditions.A larger variance of arrival flow results in a larger variance of delay distribution.All of these analyses can help road authorities to gain insights into arterial travel time variability.