Abstract: This paper discusses the control problem of launching an open-loop unstable system from its resting state on a mechanical hard stop. Smooth state transition with the appropriate control mode ...

Abstract: A statistical methodology is presented for designing controllers in problems where analytical solutions are unobtainable. The methodology is applicable to many complicated systems containing, for ...

Abstract: This paper discusses a low cost solution to teaching controls in the laboratory through the use of a novel balance beam. The balance beam provides a vehicle to study many aspects of both ...

Abstract: Data center thermal management challenges have been steadily increasing over the past few years due to rack level power density increases resulting from system level compaction. These challenges ...

Abstract: A controlled ecological life-support system (CELSS) combines the photosynthetic activity of plants with physico-chemical processes to regenerate waste material into food and oxygen. The sustainability of such a semiclosed ...