Abstract: This work examines a class of distributed linear systems that fit a tree type of hierarchical structure. Therefore, unidirectional information flow from a subsystem higher in the hierarchy impacts subsystems lower in the ...

Abstract: This paper presents a fault detection and isolation (FDI) approach for actuator faults of complex thermal management systems. In the case of safety critical systems, early fault diagnosis not only improves system reliability, ...

Abstract: This article presents critical design modifications for an Origami-enabled Soft Crawling Autonomous Robot (OSCAR). OSCAR’s upgraded design mitigates motion uncertainties, which often plague soft robots. More specifically, ...

Abstract: This article presents a novel design framework for topology and component sizing optimization of multi-domain dynamic systems described by conservation laws. Multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) is a powerful tool ...

Abstract: This paper presents a multilevel model-based hierarchical estimation framework for complex thermal management systems of electrified vehicles. System dynamics are represented by physics-based lumped parameter models derived ...

Abstract: Novel conceptual aircraft designs have been enabled by more electrified aircraft components providing enhanced capability and versatility. Through the advancement of multidisciplinary design optimization, control co-design ...

Abstract: This paper investigates fundamental performance limitations in the control of a combine harvester's header height control system. There are two primary subsystem characteristics that influence the achievable bandwidth by ...

Abstract: This article explores the optimization of plant characteristics and controller parameters for electrified mobility. Electrification of mobile transportation systems, such as automobiles and aircraft, presents the ability ...

Abstract: The sensitivity of energy management strategies (EMS) with respect to variations in drive cycle and system parameters is considered. The design of three strategies is presented: rulebased, stochastic dynamic programming ...

Abstract: This paper proposes and experimentally validates a hierarchical control framework for fluid flow systems performing thermal management in mobile energy platforms. A graph-based modeling approach derived from the conservation ...