Triad-displaced ULAs configuration for non-circular sources with larger continuous virtual aperture and enhanced degrees of freedom

Non-uniform linear array(NULA)configurations are well renowned due to their structural ability for providing increased degrees of freedom(DOF)and wider array aperture than uniform linear arrays(ULAs).These characteristics play a significant role in improving the direction-of-arrival(DOA)estimation accuracy.However,most of the existing NULA geometries are primarily applicable to circular sources(CSs),while they limitedly improve the DOF and continuous virtual aperture for noncircular sources(NCSs).Toward this purpose,we present a triaddisplaced ULAs(Tdis-ULAs)configuration for NCS.The TdisULAs structure generally consists of three ULAs,which are appropriately placed.The proposed antenna array approach fully exploits the non-circular characteristics of the sources.Given the same number of elements,the Tdis-ULAs design achieves more DOF and larger hole-free co-array aperture than its sparse array competitors.Advantageously,the number of uniform DOF,optimal distribution of elements among the ULAs,and precise element positions are uniquely determined by the closed-form expressions.Moreover,the proposed array also produces a filled resulting co-array.Numerical simulations are conducted to show the performance advantages of the proposed Tdis-ULAs configuration over its counterpart designs.

Trimming the Degrees of Freedom via a K^(+) Flux Rectifier for Safe and Long‑Life Potassium‑Ion Batteries

High degrees of freedom(DOF)for K^(+)movement in the electrolytes is desirable,because the resulting high ionic conductivity helps improve potassium-ion batteries,yet requiring support from highly free and flammable organic solvent molecules,seriously affecting battery safety.Here,we develop a K^(+)flux rectifier to trim K ion’s DOF to 1 and improve electrochemical properties.Although the ionic conductivity is compromised in the K^(+)flux rectifier,the overall electrochemical performance of PIBs was improved.An oxidation stability improvement from 4.0 to 5.9 V was realized,and the formation of dendrites and the dissolution of organic cathodes were inhibited.Consequently,the K||K cells continuously cycled over 3,700 h;K||Cu cells operated stably over 800 cycles with the Coulombic efficiency exceeding 99%;and K||graphite cells exhibited high-capacity retention over 74.7%after 1,500 cycles.Moreover,the 3,4,9,10-perylenetetracarboxylic diimide organic cathodes operated for more than 2,100 cycles and reached year-scale-cycling time.We fabricated a 2.18 Ah pouch cell with no significant capacity fading observed after 100 cycles.

Degree of Freedom Analysis for Holographic MIMO Based on a Mutual-Coupling-Compliant Channel Model

Degree of freedom(DOF)is a key indicator for spatial multiplexing layers of a wireless channel.Traditionally,the channel of a multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO)half-wavelength dipole array has a DOF that equals the antenna number.However,recent studies suggest that the DOF could be less than the antenna number when strong mutual coupling is considered.We utilize a mutual-coupling-compliant channel model to investigate the DOF of the holographic MIMO(HMIMO)channel and give a upper bound of the DOF with strong mutual coupling.Our numerical simulations demonstrate that a dense array can support more DOF per unit aperture as compared with a half-wavelength MIMO system.

基于赋权偏差传递网络的6Dof-RUS并联机构随机误差分析

对于已经完成加工装配高精度并联机构,当出现使用精度无法满足设计要求时,需要对产生误差的源头进行追溯,只修复部分构件提高机构精度。以单点激光测距仪检测方法与六条由转动副(R)虎克铰链(U)球面副(S)构成单支链的6自由度并联机构(6Dof-RUS)随机误差模型之间的映射为研究内容。首先构建了6Dof-RUS并联机构赋权偏差传递网络,其次建立了相机坐标系中光斑与平面约束之间的映射方程,通过结构误差雅可比矩阵将结构参数误差映射为可观测的动平台位姿误差。最后进行了实验验证,实验结果表明,在有限次测量次数的情况下可快速对随机误差进行溯源,验证了所提方法的有效性与可靠性,对其他拓扑构型并联机构精度综合具有一定借鉴意义。

Type Synthesis of Two-Degrees-of-Freedom Rotational Parallel Mechanism with Two Continuous Rotational Axes

The two-rotational-degrees-of-freedom（2R） parallel mechanism（PM） with two continuous rotational axes（CRAs） has a simple kinematic model.It is therefore easy to implement trajectory planning,parameter calibration,and motion control,which allows for a variety of application prospects.However,no systematic analysis on structural constraints of the 2R-PM with two CRAs has been performed,and there are only a few types of 2R-PM with two CRAs.Thus,a theory regarding the type synthesis of the 2R-PM with two CRAs is systematically established.First,combining the theories of reciprocal screw and space geometry,the spatial arrangement relationships of the constraint forces applied to the moving platform by the branches are explored,which give the 2R-PM two CRAs.The different distributions of the constraint forces in each branch are also studied.On the basis of the obtained structural constraints of branches,and considering the geometric relationships of constraint forces in each branch,the appropriate kinematic chains are constructed.Through the reasonable configuration of branch kinematic chains corresponding to every structural constraint,a series of new 2R-PMs with two CRAs are finally obtained.

The number of least degrees of freedom required for a polarization controller to transform any state of polarization to any other output covering the entire Poincar sphere

Using two typical types of polarization controller, this paper analyses theoretically and experimentally the fact that it is necessary to adjust at least three instead of two waveplates in order to transform any state of polarization to any other output covering the entire Poincar6 sphere. The experimental results are exactly in accordance with the theory discussed in this paper. It has corrected the conventional and inaccurate point of view that two waveplates of a polarization controller are adequate to complete the transformation of state of polarization.

OPTIMAL CONTROL OF THE FLEXI-BLE LINK MANIPULATOR WITH CONTROLLABLE LOCAL DEGREES OF FREEDOM

Although flexible manipulators own many potential advantages, one of their major disadvantages is the deterioration of the end-effector accuracy due to the flexibility. Therefore, how to reduce vibration is a significant problem. Inspired by the observation on the motion behaviors of animals, a new idea of decreasing motion deflection of the flexible manipulator is suggested. The concept of controllable local degrees of freedom is proposed and analyzed. By way of optimizing local motion provided by the controllable local degrees of freedom, the end-effector deflection of the flexible manipulator can be effectively decreased through dynamic coupling. The corresponding optimal method for vibration control of the flexible manipulator is put forward. The kinematic simulation is carried ant on a three-link flexible manipulator The corresponding results verify the feasibility of this method.

Asymptotic dynamics of the alternate degrees of freedom for a two-mode system:An analytically solvable model

The composite systems can be non-uniquely decomposed into parts（subsystems）.Not all decompositions（structures） of a composite system are equally physically relevant.In this paper we answer on theoretical ground why it may be so.We consider a pair of mutually un-coupled modes in the phase space representation that are subjected to the independent quantum amplitude damping channels.By investigating asymptotic dynamics of the degrees of freedom,we find that the environment is responsible for the structures non-equivalence.Only one structure is distinguished by both locality of the environmental influence on its subsystems and a classical-like description.

How Initial Degrees of Freedom May Contribute to Initial Effective Mass, i.e. Effective Mass of the Universe Proportional to (D.O.F.) to the 1/4th Power by an Enormous Initial Degree of Freedom Value

Using a relationship between Hubble’s “parameter”, Temperature, Energy and effective mass, from there obtain in 3 + 1 dimensions a relationship between effective mass, and the initial degrees of freedom, to the 1/4th power, we will discuss candidates for entry into this, assuming for a start that initial universe conditions are similar to a black hole, i.e. a nearly singular start to inflationary expansion;this would necessitate a HUGE initial degree of freedom value as outlined in our argument.

一种6-DOF小行星着陆轨迹序列凸优化方法

针对6自由度的小行星动力着陆多约束轨迹优化问题,提出了一种基于序列凸优化的小行星着陆轨迹优化算法。首先采用多面体引力场模型计算小行星的引力场,其可用于描述任意形状的小行星引力场,且比质点群法和球谐函数展开法等方法计算精度更高。为了在凸约束下解决小行星着陆过程燃料消耗最优问题,通过对探测器动力学模型及其约束进行线性化和离散化,将原来的非凸连续时间优化问题转化为凸化的子问题,即二阶锥规划问题(SOCP);然后引入了虚拟控制项和信赖域,以增强算法的鲁棒性。通过在形状不规则小行星上的着陆模拟,验证了所提出算法的有效性,仿真结果满足各项约束条件,可实现高精度着陆和燃料消耗最优的目标。

新型3-DOF 1T2R并联机构的运动学分析与尺度优化

移动和转动混合运动的并联机构具有很高的研究和应用价值。基于转移混合输出运动的机构适用范围广,但该类机构的设计比较困难。为了研发和推广转移混合运动的1T2R并联机构,基于平面五杆机构和一条无约束支链,设计了一种一平移两转动(1T2R)的并联机构。首先,根据方位特征(POC)方程对机构进行了拓扑结构分析,并计算了该机构的自由度;然后,对该并联机构进行了运动学建模,推导了其位置正反解的解析表达式,并基于雅可比矩阵分析了机构的奇异性,利用三维离散搜索法计算了机构的工作空间,给出了机构在工作空间中的灵巧度分布情况;最后,利用粒子群算法(PSO)对机构的工作空间和灵巧度进行了双重优化,同时探讨了无约束支链的布置角φ对机构工作空间和灵巧度的影响。研究结果表明:所设计的1T2R并联机构结构简单,具有位置解析解;优化后的机构的工作空间和灵巧度分别提升了93.47%,203.42%;当无约束支链的驱动方向与平面(2P-3R)机构垂直布置时,能够获得更好的运动性能。该结果为3-DOF 1T2R机构的实际应用奠定了理论基础。

Evaluation on Configuration Stiffness of Overconstrained 2R1T Parallel Mechanisms

Currently,two rotations and one translation(2R1T)three-degree-of-freedom(DOF)parallel mechanisms(PMs)are widely applied in five-DOF hybrid machining robots.However,there is a lack of an effective method to evaluate the configuration stiffness of mechanisms during the mechanism design stage.It is a challenge to select appropriate 2R1T PMs with excellent stiffness performance during the design stage.Considering the operational status of 2R1T PMs,the bending and torsional stiffness are considered as indices to evaluate PMs'configuration stiffness.Subsequently,a specific method is proposed to calculate these stiffness indices.Initially,the various types of structural and driving stiffness for each branch are assessed and their specific values defined.Subsequently,a rigid-flexible coupled force model for the over-constrained 2R1T PM is established,and the proposed evaluation method is used to analyze the configuration stiffness of the five 2R1T PMs in the entire workspace.Finally,the driving force and constraint force of each branch in the whole working space are calculated to further elucidate the stiffness evaluating results by using the proposed method above.The obtained results demonstrate that the bending and torsional stiffness of the 2RPU/UPR/RPR mechanism along the x and y-directions are larger than the other four mechanisms.

Dual-negative-objective Coordinated Control of Brushless Doubly Fed Induction Generator under Unbalanced Grid Voltage

This article proposes a dual-negative-objective coordinated control strategy for brushless doubly fed induction generator(BDFIG)based wind power generation system under unbalanced grid voltage.To alleviate the mechanical stress and impaction on rotating shaft,the negative control objective(NCO)of machine side converter(MSC)is set to suppress the ripple of electromagnetic torque.While the NCO of grid side converter(GSC)is selected to suppress the oscillation of total output active power or the unbalanced degree of total output current for BDFIG generation system.In comparison with traditional single converter control scheme of the MSC or GSC,dual NCOs can be satisfied at the same time due to the enlarged freedom degree in the proposed improved coordinated control system for back-toback converters.The effectiveness of proposed control strategy is validated by simulation and experimental results on a dual-cagerotor BDFIG(DCR-BDFIG)prototype.

5-DOF混联机器人设计与运动学分析

针对现有2R1T并联机构并不能很好地满足航空航天工业制孔稳定性的问题,设计了一种全新的两转一移并联机构3SPU-PU,并基于此并联机构设计了2-DOF转头,构造了5-DOF混联机器人,可用于某型飞机座舱盖制孔。首先,利用修正的G-K公式计算了3SPU-PU并联机构的自由度;其次,利用子结构综合的方法对所设计的五自由度混联机器人进行了逆运动学分析;运用ADAMS仿真分析与MATLAB理论计算对运动学分析理论模型进行了验证;最后,利用有限元分析方法对混联机器人进行了静力学分析。结果表明,所设计的混联机器人刚度大、质量轻,能更好地满足制孔稳定性的需求,研究结果也为混联机器人的样机研制、动力学分析及实时控制打下了理论基础。

Numerical Simulation about the Characteristics of the Store Released from the Internal Bay in Supersonic Flow

To understand the influence of the initial release conditions on the separation characteristics of the store and improve it under high Mach number(Ma=4)flight conditions,the overset grid method and the Realizable k−εturbulence model coupled with an equation with six degrees of freedom are used to simulate the store released from the internal bay.The motion trajectory and the attitude angle of the store separation under the conditions of different centroid,velocity,height and control measures are given by the calculated result.Through analysis,the position of the centroid will affect the separation of the store,which needs to be considered in the design.Increasing the launching height is conducive to the separation of the store.If the store has an initial velocity,it can leave the internal bay more quickly and reduce the probability of collision with the wall.Cylindrical rod and slanted aft wall control measures can improve the attitude of the store and make the store fall more smoothly.

Experimental Study on Interaction Between Degrees of Freedom in a Wave Buoy

Increasing degrees of freedom(DOFs)is a useful way to raise the power capture efficiency of oscillating wave energy converters.Thus,this study proposes a buoy with three DOFs,which are surge,heave,and pitch.The hydrodynamic performance and power capture efficiency of the buoy is physically modeled.Amplitudes of unidirectional and coupled motions are compared to analyze the interaction effect between freedoms under conditions with and without power take-off damping.The capture width ratio and corresponding growth rates are also calculated.Results show that the buoy makes a periodic sinusoidal(or approximate)movement in every DOF.Coupling effect can cause an increase in the amplitude in one DOF and a decrease in the amplitudes of the others.This phenomenon shows that the kinematic energy of the buoy redistributes to all DOFs compared with the unidirectional conditions.Adding DOFs can improve the power absorption of the buoy in most cases,but the number of DOFs is not the more the better.

Modified Two-Degrees-of-Freedom Internal Model Control for Non-Square Systems with Multiple Time Delays

A modified two-degrees-of-freedom( M-TDOF) internal model control( IMC) method is proposed for non-square systems with multiple time delays and right-half-plane( RHP) zeros. In this method,pseudo-inverse is introduced to design the internal model controller,and a desired closed-loop transfer function is designed to eliminate the unrealizable factors of the derived controller. In addition,set-point tracking and load-disturbance rejection of each process are separately controlled by two controllers. The simulation results show that in addition to high decoupling performance and robustness,the proposed control method also effectively improves loaddisturbance rejection and simultaneously optimizes the input tracking performance and disturbance rejection performance by selecting the parameters of controllers. Furthermore,the higher tolerance of model mismatch is achieved in this paper.

System Identification Modeling of Ship Manoeuvring Motion in 4 Degrees of Freedom Based on Support Vector Machines

Based on support vector machines, three modeling methods, i.e., white-box modeling, grey-box modeling and black-box modeling of ship manoeuvring motion in 4 degrees of freedom are investigated. With the whole-ship mathematical model for ship manoeuvring motion, in which the hydrodynamic coefficients are obtained from roll planar motion mechanism test, some zigzag tests and turning circle manoeuvres are simulated. In the white-box modeling and grey-box modeling, the training data taken every 5 s from the simulated 20°/20° zigzag test are used, while in the black-box modeling, the training data taken every 5 s from the simulated 15°/15°, 20°/20° zigzag tests and 15°, 25° turning manoeuvres are used; and the trained support vector machines are used to predict the whole 20°/20° zigzag test. Comparisons between the simulated and predicted 20°/20° zigzag tests show good predictive ability of the proposed methods. Besides, all mathematical models obtained by the proposed modeling methods are used to predict the 10°/10° zigzag test and 35° turning circle manoeuvre, and the predicted results are compared with those of simulation tests to demonstrate the good generalization performance of the mathematical models. Finally, the proposed modeling methods are analyzed and compared with each other in aspects of application conditions, prediction accuracy and computation speed. The appropriate modeling method can be chosen according to the intended use of the mathematical models and the available data needed for system identification.

Bionic Quadruped Robot Dynamic Gait Control Strategy Based on Twenty Degrees of Freedom

Quadruped robot dynamic gaits have much more advantages than static gaits on speed and efficiency, however high speed and efficiency calls for more complex mechanical structure and complicated control algorithm. It becomes even more challenging when the robot has more degrees of freedom.As a result, most of the present researches focused on simple robot, while the researches on dynamic gaits for complex robot with more degrees of freedom are relatively limited. The paper is focusing on the dynamic gaits control for complex robot with twenty degrees of freedom for the first time. Firstly, we build a relatively complete 3 D model for quadruped robot based on spring loaded inverted pendulum(SLIP) model, analyze the inverse kinematics of the model, plan the trajectory of the swing foot and analyze the hydraulic drive. Secondly, we promote the control algorithm of one-legged to the quadruped robot based on the virtual leg and plan the state variables of pace gait and bound gait. Lastly, we realize the above two kinds of dynamic gaits in ADAMS-MATLAB joint simulation platform which testify the validity of above method.

Design and Analysis of a Magnetic Bearings with Three Degrees of Freedom

The current research of supporting and transmission system in flywheel energy storage system(FESS) focuses on the low consumption design. However, friction loss is a non-negligible factor in the high-speed but lightweight FESS energy and momentum storage with mechanical-type supporting system. In order to realize the support system without mechanical loss and to maximize the e ciency of the flywheel battery, a permanent magnet biased magnetic bearings(PMBMB) is applied to the FESS with the advantages of low loss, high critical speed, flexible controllability and compact structure. In this frame, the relevant research of three degrees of freedom(3-DOF) PMBMB for a new type FESS is carried out around the working principle, structural composition, coupling characteristics analysis, mathematical model, and structural design. In order to verify the performance of the 3-DOF PMBMB, the radial force mathematical model and the coupling determination equations of radial two DOF are calculated according to an equivalent magnetic circuit, and radial–axial coupling is analyzed through finite element analysis. Moreover, a control system is presented to solve the control problems in practical applications. The rotor returns to the balanced position in 0.05 s and maintains stable suspension. The displacement fluctuation is approximately 40 μm in the y direction and 30 μm in the x direction. Test results indicate that the dynamic rotor of the proposed flywheel energy storage system with PMBMB has excellent characteristics, such as good start-of-suspension performance and stable suspension characteristics. The proposed research provides the instruction to design and control a low loss support system for FESS.