Abstract: This paper investigates the proper selection of a performance index to satisfy a word statement of desired effect. A performance index formed as the time integral of Un is solved for various ...

Abstract: This paper presents a unique approach to fuel management systems applicable to spark-ignition engines and discusses a fluidic implementation. The air-modulation system is opposite from conventional ...

Abstract: This paper describes a flueric gas concentration sensor potentially suitable for determining the concentration of carbon dioxide in respiratory gases. The sensor consists of fluid resistors connected ...

Abstract: A vehicle propulsion system is considered which consists of an engine, hydrostatic transmission, and automatic controller. Control requirements are established for optimum or near optimum operation ...

Abstract: This paper discusses a procedure for the synthesis of hybrid control systems which incorporate both continuous (proportional) and decisional (binary) variables. A hybrid logic algebra is presented ...

Abstract: This paper presents the seismic performance of two types of cold-formed steel wall systems as characterized during a full-scale five-story building shake table test program: (1) an exterior architectural façade, which ...