Abstract: This paper proposes the development of a model following autopilot system for an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) depth changing control. The parameters to command a maneuver are generated ...

Abstract: Fluid amplifier dynamic response can be a limiting factor in the design of closed-loop systems. An approximation analysis is presented which extends previous work to include the effect of vent ...

Abstract: In this study, the econometric model used by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis to provide information on the most likely movement of strategic economic variables in response to monetary ...

Abstract: This article describes the results of a questionnaire survey taken within the last two years of the state of control education in university mechanical engineering departments. The results of ...

Abstract: This paper presents an analysis of the problem of reorientation of a riser pipe from an initially horizontal configuration during subsurface tow to the vertical position for installation. Front ...

Abstract: This paper deals with the price-level stabilization issue from a monetarist point of view. Government fiscal action is assumed to be ineffective without corresponding monetary actions. The ...

Abstract: The application of active and passive buoyance control as an aid to deep marine pipelines has been quantitatively investigated. The use of buoys yields a substantial reduction of barge thrust ...