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Showing 1 to 20 of 48 for “"Control Simulation"”.
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Real-time trajectory optimization and air traffic control simulation for noise abatement approach procedures
… optimization algorithm and an Air Traffic Control simulation model that can minimize the aircraft approach noise and meet air traffic control targets and restrictions. The adaptive real-time optimization algorithm uses dynamic programming, nonlinear optimization, and receding horizon …
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In-Flight control simulation of a proposed, future microsatellite for the African Resource Management Constellation (ARMC)
… allows the four partner countries to learn to control and build their own satellite systems. The University of Cape Town has been sponsored by a European consortium of academic and industry partners and has received a satellite testbench. The satellite testbench is a fully functional digital …
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An improved finite element model for vibration and control simulation of smart composite structures with embedded piezoelectric sensor and actuator
A thesis submitted in candidacy for the Degree of Doctor of Technology: Electrical Engineering, Technikon Natal, Durban, South Africa, 2001.
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A Modeling Study of the Principal Rainband in Hurricane Matthew (2016) and the Influence of Remote Terrain on Hurricane Structure During its Intensification in the Southern Caribbean
… a high-resolution (2-km horizontal grid spacing) control simulation (CTL) of Hurricane Matthew and a second experimental simulation with a 50% reduction of terrain height over the topography of northern South America (T50). This study focuses on a particular convective rainband positioned …
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Comparison of Air Traffic Control Candidate Ability with Simulator-Based Training Measures
… performance when using an air traffic control computer-based simulation program. Each candidate completed the selection test battery, and then received air traffic control instruction using the air traffic control simulation program incorporated in the TRACON/Pro™ simulator system. The …
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Biosphere-atmosphere interaction in a one-dimensional climate model of the tropics
… The same equilibrium is reached in both our control simulation and our experimental simulation, in which deforestation is simulated by initializing the model with grassland. Modifications to parameters of the empirical monsoon circulation model show that the climate and vegetation in our …
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A regression-based approach for simulating feedfoward active noise control, with application to fluid-structure interaction problems
… tools for simulating feedforward active noise control in the frequency domain. Feedforward control is numerically similar to linear least squares regression, and can take advantage of various numerical techniques developed in the statistics literature for use with regression. Therefore, an …
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Satellite Data Communications Link Requirements for a Proposed Flight Simulation System
… at the ERAU Prescott campus with the air traffic control simulation facilities at the ERAU Daytona Beach campus was developed. Data link requirements based on this scenario were gathered and the final assessment was presented. A suggested method of implementing this proposal, including carrier …
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Study of slant path attenuation ratios derived from a dual-polarized radar
… attenuation ratios is discussed. An uplink power control simulation is developed using the attenuation ratios. Attenuation on the uplink path is estimated by scaling the measured downlink attenuation by the appropriate attenuation ratio. The evidence suggests that an uplink power control scheme …
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Steps Towards a Closed-Loop System for Blood Pressure Control
… of a closed-loop system for blood pressure control is warranted, given it produces improved patient care. In this work, we present a breakdown of the interdisciplinary problem of blood pressure control, and initial steps towards solving this problem. Previous attempts at solving this problem …
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Control of Grid-Connected Converters using Deep Learning
… resources (IBRs) within the power system, the control of grid-connected converters (GCC) has become pertinent due to the fact they interface IBRs to the grid. The conventional method of control for grid-connected converters (GCCs) such as the voltage-sourced converter (VSC) is through a …
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The influence of longwave cloud-top cooling on marine stratocumulus cloud transitions
… as the initial conditions. In addition to the control simulation, 4 sensitivity analyses are conducted by varying the longwave radiative flux (ΔFn) across the boundary layer, thereby varying the maximum permitted radiative cooling. These radiative cooling values are constrained through a …
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A novel Adaptive Filtering approach to Drive File Identification for Service Environment Replication
… to the process of using test machines to apply controlled dynamic loads to test articles in order to replicate operating conditions that the article was designed for. Such test machines hence require the development of dynamic time series commands that drive the actuators in order to replicate …
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Neural network enhanced self tuning adaptive control application for non-linear control of dynamic systems
… concerns the study of neutral networks to control uncertain and non-linear control systems. This involves the control of continuous time, discrete time, hybrid and stochastic systems with input, state or output constraints by ensuring good performances. A great part of this project is …
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Behavior-based Incentives for Node Cooperation in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks
… applied to induce cooperation, on topology control in ad hoc networks. Our work is among the first to consider selfish behavior in the context of topology control. We create topologies based on a holistic view of energy consumption " energy consumed in forwarding packets as well as in …
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The modelling and simulation of energy management control systems
… of building energy management systems(BEMS) simulation tools. The present work attempts to overcome certain inadequacies of contemporary simulation applications with respect to environmental control systems, by developing novel building control systems modelling schemes. These schemes are …
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Sverdrup Balance and Three Dimensional Variability of the Meridional Overturning Circulation
… of baroclinic Rossby waves. A climate change simulation of the HiGEM high resolution coupled climate model is used to investigate to what extent a 30% reduction in the deep southward transport is balanced by a reduction in the northward flowing surface western boundary transport, or an …
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Development of a run by run control benchmarking and simulation system
… as well as run by run (RbR) process control methodologies, the identification of application scenarios and the means to compare and benchmark available solutions is an essential step. That step has been taken for FDC, and its importance for RbR has been recognized. The work presented …
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Advancements in the Design and Development of CubeSat Attitude Determination and Control Testing at the Virginia Tech Space Systems Simulation Laboratory
… of CubeSats lies the attitude determination and control of the satellite. The importance of a properly functioning attitude determination and control system (ADCS) on any satellite is vital to the satisfaction of its mission objectives. Due to this importance, three-axis attitude control …
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Control of broadband acoustic radiation from structures using a piezoelectric double-amplifier active-skin
… Integration of these models into the control simulation provides a methodology for investigating the control characteristics of the active-skin. Two different skin configurations are investigated. The first employs the active-skin as a partial covering of a steel plate, while in the …
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