Abstract: In this paper, a novel adaptive model-free attitude tracking control method is investigated for rigid spacecraft with consideration of the external disturbance, unknown inertia matrix, and input saturation. First, the ...

Abstract: Healthcare facilities management (HFM) plays an important role in delivering healthcare services. However, compared with core activities in hospitals (i.e., quality and safety of medical treatment and clinical care), ...

Abstract: External program manager involvement can provide professional and systematic management services to owners. It can help to manage and coordinate different subprojects and ensure the achievement of the overall strategic ...

Abstract: Benchmarking the energy efficiency of buildings is important for optimizing the efficient use of energy and reducing carbon footprint. Healthcare facilities have especially high energy usage, but the historical difficulty ...

Abstract: Tribo-chemical studies of the head/disk interface (HDI) were conducted using hydrogenated (CHx) carbon disk samples coated with perfluoropolyether ZDOL lubricant. The studies involved drag tests ...