Abstract: In this paper, we discuss the problem of reducing product development lead time by overlapping coupled development activities through the exchange of preliminary design information. We present ...

Abstract: In this paper, we consider the cross-functional design decision making process and discuss how sequential decision making leads to a degradation in design quality even when downstream design ...

Abstract: The design and performance of an active controller for a pantograph which collects current for a high-speed train are considered. A dynamic model of the pantograph/catenary system is described ...

Abstract: High-performance pantograph design requires control of pantograph dynamic performance. Many pantograph dynamic models developed to aid in the design process have employed two degrees of freedom, ...