Semi-global finite-time observers for nonlinear systems

It is well known that high gain observers exist for single output nonlinear systems that are uniformly observable and globally Lipschitzian. Under the same conditions, we show that these systems admit semi-global and finite-time converging observers. This is achieved with a derivation of a new sufficient condition for local finite-time stability, in conjunction with applications of geometric homogeneity and Lyapunov theories.     

Ultrafast Switchable Passive Radiative Cooling Smart Windows with Synergistic Optical Modulation

Switchable passive radiative cooling (PRC) smart windows can modulate sunlight transmission and spontaneously emit heat to outer space through atmospheric transparent window, presenting great potential in building energy conservation. However, realizing stable and on-demand control of the cooling efficiency for PRC materials is still challenging. Herein, an electro-controlled polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) smart window showing PRC property is designed and prepared by adding mid-infrared emitting reactive monomers into the conventional PDLC matrix. It is found that not only the electro-optical properties but also the PRC efficiency of PRC PDLC film are tunable by regulating the content of the mid-infrared emitting components, film thickness, and micromorphology. This advanced PRC PDLC material achieves a near/sub-ambient temperature when the solar irradiance is below 400 W m⁻² and can dynamically manage daytime cooling efficiency. Importantly, its PRC efficiency is capable of being tuned in an on-demand and ultrafast millisecond-scale way, whose controllable transparency enables multistage heat regulation. This study is hoped to provide new inspiration in the preparation of advanced optical devices and energy-efficient equipment.     

Improvisation of Node Mobility Using Cluster Routing-based Group Adaptive in MANET

In today's Internet routing infrastructure, designers have addressed scaling concerns in routing constrained multiobjective optimization problems examining latency and mobility concerns as a secondary constrain. In tactical Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET), hubs can function based on the work plan in various social affairs and the internally connected hubs are almost having the related moving standards where the topology between one and the other are tightly coupled in steady support by considering the touchstone of hubs such as a self-sorted out, self-mending and self-administration. Clustering in the routing process is one of the key aspects to increase MANET performance by coordinating the pathways using multiple criteria and analytics. We present a Group Adaptive Hybrid Routing Algorithm (GAHRA) for gathering portability, which pursues table-driven directing methodology in stable accumulations and on-request steering strategy for versatile situations. Based on this aspect, the research demonstrates an adjustable framework for commuting between the table-driven approach and the on-request approach, with the objectives of enhancing the output of MANET routing computation in each hub. Simulation analysis and replication results reveal that the proposed method is promising than a single well-known existing routing approach and is well-suited for sensitive MANET applications.     

基于性能驱动的船载稳定平台尺度参数优化设计

为提升船载稳定平台的运动学性能,针对■并联机构的尺度参数优化问题,以机构的工作空间体积和全域力传递率为综合评价指标,采用小生境遗传算法优化得到稳定平台的最佳几何构形。具体地,采用数值法与解析法相结合的方式判断支链长度、关节转角、奇异位形等约束条件的生效情况,求解出并联稳定平台的工作空间;基于力雅可比矩阵逆矩阵的最小奇异值定义机构的局部力传递性能,以工作空间内局部力传递率的平均值作为全域力传递性能评价指标;以工作空间体积和全域力传递率的加权和为优化目标,采用小生境自适应遗传算法完成优化求解,获得最优尺度参数。与初始构形的性能对比分析表明,优化构形在力传递性能方面有35%的提升,具有更好的综合运动学性能。制作试验样机并完成相关实验,验证了所提尺度参数优化方法的有效性。最后探讨了多目标优化过程中不同的权重系数取值对优化结果的作用规律,发现选用均衡的权重可获得更佳的综合性能。     

Analysis of retailers’ coalition stability for supply chain based on LCS and stable set

To attain the general form of stable coalition structure, this paper addressed the problem of retailers’ coalition stability in a two-stage supply chain consisting of one supplier and multiple retailers. A profit gain function was established via introducing market gain coefficient and coalition cost coefficient for different coalition structures. Based on the function, the profit of each retailer in all kinds of coalition structures was analysed, and the general feature of a stable coalition structure was attained by the largest consistent set method and the stable set method. Furthermore, some insights were obtained. For example, stable coalition structures are equidistributed or approximate equidistributed; with supplier’s cost increasing, the size of the retailers’ coalition increases. Finally, the above conclusions are verified by numerical simulation. The results of this paper provide a reference for retailers’ coalition in a supply chain, such as automobile or Information Technology supply chain.     

Polyethylene Glycol–CaCl2 Coordination Compounds as a Novel Form‐Stable Phase Change Material with Excellent Thermophysical Properties

Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) have been extensively studied as phase change materials (PCMs). To overcome the problem of liquid leakage, the authors firstly report a novel form‐stable phase change material (FSPCM) using coordination compound. The structure, morphology, thermal property, and thermal stability of the self‐prepared samples are determined. The obtained results confirm the existence of coordination bonds between PEG and Ca²⁺ species, and no liquid leakage is observed for the synthesized PEG–CaCl₂ composites at temperatures as high as 120 °C. The PEG8000–CaCl₂ (1:2) FSPCM exhibits a relatively large latent heat of 147.7 J g^?1, corresponding to 87.8% of that of pure PEG. From the dynamical viewpoint, the activation energy of crystallization process is increased by only 5.2% for the PEG8000–CaCl₂ composite due to the formation of coordination bonds; however, the activation energy is reduced by 18.3% during melting process. After adding 3 wt% conductive carbon black, the heat storage performance of the PEG phase change material can be optimized. The PEG‐CaCl₂ composite would be a promising material for thermal energy storage applications and can be used in various engineering fields.

     

时变时滞NCS控制器的改进设计

建立时滞差分不等式,得到网络化控制系统(NCS)的指数稳定判据,基于该判据设计NCS状态反馈控制器。该设计以线性矩阵不等式(LMI)形式给出,不包含任何自由矩阵,通过Matlab中的LMI工具箱进行求解。数值仿真结果表明,该设计具有计算量小、求解方便、保守性弱的特点。     

非线性延迟积分微分方程单支方法的散逸性

本文研究了非线性延迟积分微分方程单支方法的散逸性．把G（c3P30）-代数稳定的单支方法应用到以上方程中,得到了在有限维空间和无限维空间的散逸性结果．文章最后,数值试验验证了本文的结论．