Locally optimal controllers and globally inverse optimal controllers

In this paper we consider the problem of global asymptotic stabilization with prescribed local behavior. We show that this problem can be formulated in terms of control Lyapunov functions. Moreover, we show that if the local control law has been synthesized employing an LQ approach, then the associated Lyapunov function can be seen as the value function of an optimal problem with some specific local properties. We illustrate these results on two specific classes of systems: backstepping and feedforward systems. Finally, we show how this framework can be employed when considering the orbital transfer problem.     

Bayesian bivariate generalized Lindley model for survival data with a cure fraction

The cure fraction models have been widely used to analyze survival data in which a proportion of the individuals is not susceptible to the event of interest. In this article, we introduce a bivariate model for survival data with a cure fraction based on the three-parameter generalized Lindley distribution. The joint distribution of the survival times is obtained by using copula functions. We consider three types of copula function models, the Farlie–Gumbel–Morgenstern (FGM), Clayton and Gumbel–Barnett copulas. The model is implemented under a Bayesian framework, where the parameter estimation is based on Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) techniques. To illustrate the utility of the model, we consider an application to a real data set related to an invasive cervical cancer study.     

Nonlinear multiobjective model-predictive control scheme for wastewater treatment process

A nonlinear multiobjective model-predictive control (NMMPC) scheme, consisting of self-organizing radial basis function (SORBF) neural network prediction and multiobjective gradient optimization, is proposed for wastewater treatment process (WWTP) in this paper. The proposed NMMPC comprises a SORBF neural network identifier and a multiple objectives controller via the multi-gradient method (MGM). The SORBF neural network with concurrent structure and parameter learning is developed as a model identifier for approximating on-line the states of WWTP. Then, this NMMPC optimizes the multiple objectives under different operating functions, where all the objectives are minimized simultaneously. The solution of optimal control is based on the MGM which can shorten the solution time. Moreover, the stability and control performance of the closed-loop control system are well studied. Numerical simulations reveal that the proposed control strategy gives satisfactory tracking and disturbance rejection performance for WWTP. Experimental results show the efficacy of the proposed method.     

An improved global-best harmony search algorithm for faster optimization

In this paper, an improved global-best harmony search algorithm, named IGHS, is proposed. In the IGHS algorithm, initialization based on opposition-based learning for improving the solution quality of the initial harmony memory, a new improvisation scheme based on differential evolution for enhancing the local search ability, a modified random consideration based on artificial bee colony algorithm for reducing randomness of the global-best harmony search (GHS) algorithm, as well as two perturbation schemes for avoiding premature convergence, are integrated. In addition, two parameters of IGHS, harmony memory consideration rate and pitch adjusting rate, are dynamically updated based on a composite function composed of a linear time-varying function, a periodic function and a sign function in view of approximate periodicity of evolution in nature. Experimental results tested on twenty-eight benchmark functions indicate that IGHS is far better than basic harmony search (HS) algorithm and GHS. In further study, IGHS has also been compared with other eight well known metaheuristics. The results show that IGHS is better than or at least similar to those approaches on most of test functions.     

三次样条构造的伪逆解法

为了提高三次样条构造的可行性, 基于矩阵的伪逆方法, 提出一种不依赖额外约束条件的三次样条构造的伪逆解法。该解法通过求解出三次样条二阶导数的最小范数解, 从而较好地构造出三次样条函数。理论分析及数值实验结果表明该三次样条构造的伪逆解法具有简单、有效等特点。综合分析各种构造解法的性质, 对各种三次样条构造解法进行归类比较, 为在实际工程计算应用中选择合适的三次样条构造解法提供了指导方向。     

EMD-IT去噪算法的阈值估计方法

为解决EMD-IT去噪算法中阈值难以确定的问题,提出一种基于高斯白噪声能量分布的阈值估计方法。将含噪信号进行经验模态分解并估计各固有模态函数(IMF)中噪声的能量;根据模态单元阈值的含义,在各IMF中利用去除掉的模态单元包含的总能量等于噪声能量这一准则估计阈值。合成数据和实际心电信号的去噪仿真实验验证了该方法的有效性,其是自适应的且避免了阈值选择的主观性。     

自适应混合多目标分布估计进化算法

针对多目标分布估计算法全局收敛性较弱的缺陷,提出了一种自适应混合多目标分布估计进化算法。其基本思想是:在多目标分布估计算法中引入全局收敛性较强的差分进化算法,当函数变化率较大时,用分布估计算法产生新种群;当函数变化率较小即算法可能陷入局部收敛时,用差分进化算法产生新种群。理论分析和数值实验结果表明,这种混合算法不仅具有良好的全局收敛性,而且解的分布性和均匀性较没有考虑目标函数变化率的混合多目标分布估计算法也有了一定程度的提高。     

基于区域权函数理论的多电极电磁流量计电极设计

基于Shercliff权函数提出区域权函数概念,设计多电极电磁流量计,通过测量管道截面不同位置的弦端电压,计算各区域的轴向平均速度,实现速度分布与体积流量的测量。着重研究了流量计电极设计,选取不锈钢平头方案的多电极电磁流量计,对于阀门下游的非轴对称单相流体积流量测量精度高于±1.0%,倾斜管固—液两相流实验证明:该设计对于两相流非轴对称的速度分布测量具备可靠性。     

多传感器数据采集系统中的数据融合研究

针对多传感器数据采集系统的准确性与可靠性的要求,提出了单传感器分批估计融合与模糊理论中的相关性函数与加权自适应算法相结合的数据融合方法。首先,对每一只传感器进行分批估计融合,得到了较为可靠的局部决策值。然后,利用模糊理论中的相关性函数,计算出每只传感器与其它传感器的相关程度,并剔除掉那些相关程度较低的传感器的局部决策值。最后,在权的最优分配原则下,利用加权自适应算法对剩下的局部决策值进行数据融合。该方法能在数据先验知识未知的情况下,客观地反映各个传感器的可靠程度。数据分析结果表明:与同类融合方法相比,该方法具有更高的精度。     

对边缘不突出的显微镜影像进行边缘特征提取与Hough直线检测

文章主要介绍如何对边缘不突出的显微镜进行边缘特征提取与Hough直线检测,其中涉及到数字图像处理中的边缘检测、图像二值化及Hough直线检测算法。