Exact internal controllability for shallow shells

The internal control problem is considered, based on the linear displacement equations of shallow shell. It is shown, with some checkable geometric conditions on control region, that the undergoing shallow shell is exactly controllable by using Hilbert uniqueness method (HUM), piecewise multiplier method and Riemannian geometry method. Then some examples are given to show the assumed geometric conditions.     

Vector Image Segmentation by Piecewise Continuous Approximation

In this article we present an approach to the segmentation problem by a piecewise approximation of the given image with continuous functions. Unlike the common approach of Mumford and Shah in our formulation of the problem the number of segments is a parameter, which can be estimated. The problem can be stated as: Compute the optimal segmentation with a fixed number of segments, then reduce the number of segments until the segmentation result fulfills a given suitability. This merging algorithm results in a multi-objective optimization, which is not only resolved by a linear combination of the contradicting error functions. To constrain the problem we use a finite dimensional vector space of functions in our approximation and we restrict the shape of the segments. Our approach results in a multi-objective optimization: On the one hand the number of segments is to be minimized, on the other hand the approximation error should also be kept minimal. The approach is sound theoretically and practically: We show that for L ²-images a Pareto-optimal solution exists and can be computed for the discretization of the image efficiently.     

Dynamic Modeling and Tracking Control of a Nonholonomic Wheeled Mobile Manipulator with Dual Arms

This paper presents methodologies for dynamic modeling and trajectory tracking of a nonholonomic wheeled mobile manipulator (WMM) with dual arms. The complete dynamic model of such a manipulator is easily established using the Lagrange’s equation and MATHEMATICA. The structural properties of the overall system along with its subsystems are also well investigated and then exploited in further controller synthesis. The derived model is shown valid by reducing it to agree well with the mobile platform model. In order to solve the path tracking control problem of the wheeled mobile manipulator, a novel kinematic control scheme is proposed to deal with the nonholonomic constraints. With the backstepping technique and the filtered-error method, the nonlinear tracking control laws for the mobile manipulator system are constructed based on the Lyapunov stability theory. The proposed control scheme not only achieves simultaneous trajectory and velocity tracking, but also compensates for the dynamic interactions caused by the motions of the mobile platform and the two onboard manipulators. Simulation results are performed to illustrate the efficacy of the proposed control strategy.     

New Results on the Robust Stability of Cohen–Grossberg Neural Networks with Delays

In this letter, a generalized type of Cohen–Grossberg neural networks with time delays are discussed and their global robust stability of the equilibrium point is investigated. By introducing a set of Lyapunov functionals, several new sufficient conditions guaranteeing the global robust convergence are derived. The results show that the amplification function a _i (x) is harmless to the robust stability of Cohen–Grossberg neural networks. Two examples are given to demonstrate the applicability of the proposed results.     

Non‐uniform in time robust global asymptotic output stability for discrete‐time systems

In this paper the notions of non‐uniform in time robust global asymptotic output stability (RGAOS) and input‐to‐output stability (IOS) for discrete‐time systems are studied. Characterizations as well as links between these notions are provided. Particularly, it is shown that a discrete‐time system with continuous dynamics satisfies the non‐uniform in time IOS property if and only if the corresponding unforced system is non‐uniformly in time RGAOS. Necessary and sufficient conditions for the solvability of the robust output feedback stabilization (ROFS) problem are also given. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Delay‐dependent fault estimation for uncertain time‐delay nonlinear systems: an LMI approach

This paper deals with the problem of robust fault estimation for uncertain time‐delay Takagi–Sugeno (TS) fuzzy models. The aim of this study is to design a delay‐dependent fault estimator ensuring a prescribed ??_∞ performance level for the fault estimation error, irrespective of the uncertainties and the time delays. Sufficient conditions for the existence of a robust fault estimator are given in terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). Membership functions' (MFs) characteristics are incorporated into the fault estimator design to reduce the conservativeness of neglecting these characteristics. Finally, a numerical example is given to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed design techniques. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

ASYMPTOTIC BEHAVIOURS OF STOCHASTIC DIFFERENTIAL DELAY EQUATIONS

Most of the existing results on stochastic stability use a single Lyapunov function, but we shall instead use multiple Lyapunov functions in this paper. We shall establish the sufficient condition, in terms of multiple Lyapunov functions, for the asymptotic behaviours of solutions of stochastic differential delay equations. Moreover, from them follow many effective criteria on stochastic asymptotic stability, which enable us to construct the Lyapunov functions much more easily in applications. In particular, the well‐known classical theorem on stochastic asymptotic stability is a special case of our more general results. These show clearly the power of our new results. Two examples are also given for illustration.     

Global stabilization of linear periodically time-varying switched systems via matrix inequalities

1 Introduction An important class of hybrid systems is the class of switched systems, which is a family of differential equations together with rules to switch between them. A switched sys- tem can be described by a differential equation the form x˙ = fα(t,x), where {fα(.) : α ∈ N} is a family of functions that is pa- rameterized by some index set N, and α(.) ∈ N, depend- ing on the system state in each time, is a switching sig- nal/strategy. The set N is typically a finite set. Switc…     

A delay-dependent passivity criterion of linear neutral delay systems

The problem of delay-dependent stability and passivity for linear neutral systems is discussed. By constructing a novel type Lyapunov-krasovskii functional, a new delay-dependent passivity criterion is presented in terms of linear matrix inequalities （LMIs）. Model transformation, bounding for cross terms and selecting free weighting matrices [12-14] are not required in the arguments. Numerical examples show that the proposed criteria are available and less conservative than existing results .     

基于容差关系的扩展粗集模型中的知识依赖

论文在基于容差关系的扩展粗集模型中,考虑了条件属性子集与决策属性子集间知识依赖和条件属性子集间的知识依赖两种情况,分别给出了这两种情况下知识依赖和部分知识依赖以及依赖度等概念的定义,证明了与这些概念的定义相关的一些重要定理结论,并给出了一些例子加以验证。