Coordinated taxiing planning for multiple aircraft on flight deck is of vital importance which can dramatically improve the dispatching efficiency.In this paper,first,the coordinated taxiing path planning problem is t...Coordinated taxiing planning for multiple aircraft on flight deck is of vital importance which can dramatically improve the dispatching efficiency.In this paper,first,the coordinated taxiing path planning problem is transformed into a centralized optimal control problem where collision-free conditions and mechanical limits are considered.Since the formulated optimal control problem is of large state space and highly nonlinear,an efficient hierarchical initialization technique based on the Dubins-curve method is proposed.Then,a model predictive controller is designed to track the obtained reference trajectory in the presence of initial state error and external disturbances.Numerical experiments demonstrate that the proposed“offline planningþonline tracking”framework can achieve efficient and robust coordinated taxiing planning and tracking even in the presence of initial state error and continuous external disturbances.展开更多
This paper presents a Nonlinear Model Predictive Controller(NMPC)for the path following of autonomous vehicles and an algorithm to adaptively adjust the preview distance.The prediction model includes vehicle dynamics,...This paper presents a Nonlinear Model Predictive Controller(NMPC)for the path following of autonomous vehicles and an algorithm to adaptively adjust the preview distance.The prediction model includes vehicle dynamics,path following dynamics,and system input dynamics.The single-track vehicle model considers the vehicle’s coupled lateral and longitudinal dynamics,as well as nonlinear tire forces.The tracking error dynamics are derived based on the curvilinear coordinates.The cost function is designed to minimize path tracking errors and control effort while considering constraints such as actuator bounds and tire grip limits.An algorithm that utilizes the optimal preview distance vector to query the corresponding reference curvature and reference speed.The length of the preview path is adaptively adjusted based on the vehicle speed,heading error,and path curvature.We validate the controller performance in a simulation environment with the autonomous racing scenario.The simulation results show that the vehicle accurately follows the highly dynamic path with small tracking errors.The maximum preview distance can be prior estimated and guidance the selection of the prediction horizon for NMPC.展开更多
The thermal power boiler-turbine system is a complex system with high nonlinearity,time-delay and strong coupling.It is difi cult to obtain an excellent dynamic response by means of traditional PI/PID control when the...The thermal power boiler-turbine system is a complex system with high nonlinearity,time-delay and strong coupling.It is difi cult to obtain an excellent dynamic response by means of traditional PI/PID control when the power system load changes in a wide range.So far many advanced control strategies have been presented to solve the above problem,but most of these strategies are dependent on an accurate object model.展开更多
“双碳”背景下要求直流炉供热机组具备快速变负荷能力。对此,提出一种基于线性时变模型预测控制(linear time-varying model predictive control,LTV-MPC)的电热协调变负荷策略,可同时利用锅炉蓄热和热网蓄热以提高变负荷速率。首先,...“双碳”背景下要求直流炉供热机组具备快速变负荷能力。对此,提出一种基于线性时变模型预测控制(linear time-varying model predictive control,LTV-MPC)的电热协调变负荷策略,可同时利用锅炉蓄热和热网蓄热以提高变负荷速率。首先,对热负荷信号偏差进行积分从而建立等效热负荷模型,并将其作为预测模型的被控量之一;然后,以负荷快速跟踪、机组运行稳定以及供热及时补偿作为MPC滚动优化的目标,进而在线求解每个时刻的最优控制律并作用于机组,此外,显式处理了机组运行约束,确保供热抽汽流量变化不会影响低压缸运行稳定性;最后,基于某350 MW机组进行仿真验证,结果表明,该策略能够实现对5%Pe/min变负荷指令的精准跟踪,且相较于基于PID的电热协调变负荷策略,热负荷恢复时间缩短26%。仿真结果验证了所提策略在提升供热机组快速变负荷能力方面的优越性。展开更多
This paper proposed a new libration decoupling analytical speed function(LD-ASF)in lieu of the classic analytical speed function to control the climber's speed along a partial space elevator to improve libration s...This paper proposed a new libration decoupling analytical speed function(LD-ASF)in lieu of the classic analytical speed function to control the climber's speed along a partial space elevator to improve libration stability in cargo transportation.The LD-ASF is further optimized for payload transportation efficiency by a novel coordinate game theory to balance competing control objectives among payload transport speed,stable end body's libration,and overall control input via model predictive control.The transfer period is divided into several sections to reduce computational burden.The validity and efficacy of the proposed LD-ASF and coordinate game-based model predictive control are demonstrated by computer simulation.Numerical results reveal that the optimized LD-ASF results in higher transportation speed,stable end body's libration,lower thrust fuel consumption,and more flexible optimization space than the classic analytical speed function.展开更多
A nonlinear visual mapping model is presented to replace the image Jacobian relation for uncalibrated hand/eye coordination. A new visual tracking controller based on artificial neural network is designed. Simulation ...A nonlinear visual mapping model is presented to replace the image Jacobian relation for uncalibrated hand/eye coordination. A new visual tracking controller based on artificial neural network is designed. Simulation results show that this method can drive the static tracking error to zero quickly and keep good robustness and adaptability at the same time. In addition, the algorithm is very easy to be implemented with low computational complexity.展开更多
文摘Coordinated taxiing planning for multiple aircraft on flight deck is of vital importance which can dramatically improve the dispatching efficiency.In this paper,first,the coordinated taxiing path planning problem is transformed into a centralized optimal control problem where collision-free conditions and mechanical limits are considered.Since the formulated optimal control problem is of large state space and highly nonlinear,an efficient hierarchical initialization technique based on the Dubins-curve method is proposed.Then,a model predictive controller is designed to track the obtained reference trajectory in the presence of initial state error and external disturbances.Numerical experiments demonstrate that the proposed“offline planningþonline tracking”framework can achieve efficient and robust coordinated taxiing planning and tracking even in the presence of initial state error and continuous external disturbances.
基金“National Science and Technology Council”(NSTC 111-2221-E-027-088)。
文摘This paper presents a Nonlinear Model Predictive Controller(NMPC)for the path following of autonomous vehicles and an algorithm to adaptively adjust the preview distance.The prediction model includes vehicle dynamics,path following dynamics,and system input dynamics.The single-track vehicle model considers the vehicle’s coupled lateral and longitudinal dynamics,as well as nonlinear tire forces.The tracking error dynamics are derived based on the curvilinear coordinates.The cost function is designed to minimize path tracking errors and control effort while considering constraints such as actuator bounds and tire grip limits.An algorithm that utilizes the optimal preview distance vector to query the corresponding reference curvature and reference speed.The length of the preview path is adaptively adjusted based on the vehicle speed,heading error,and path curvature.We validate the controller performance in a simulation environment with the autonomous racing scenario.The simulation results show that the vehicle accurately follows the highly dynamic path with small tracking errors.The maximum preview distance can be prior estimated and guidance the selection of the prediction horizon for NMPC.
文摘The thermal power boiler-turbine system is a complex system with high nonlinearity,time-delay and strong coupling.It is difi cult to obtain an excellent dynamic response by means of traditional PI/PID control when the power system load changes in a wide range.So far many advanced control strategies have been presented to solve the above problem,but most of these strategies are dependent on an accurate object model.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12102487)Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province,China(2023A1515012339)+1 种基金Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(ZDSYS20210623091808026)the Discovery Grant(RGPIN-2024-06290)of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada。
文摘This paper proposed a new libration decoupling analytical speed function(LD-ASF)in lieu of the classic analytical speed function to control the climber's speed along a partial space elevator to improve libration stability in cargo transportation.The LD-ASF is further optimized for payload transportation efficiency by a novel coordinate game theory to balance competing control objectives among payload transport speed,stable end body's libration,and overall control input via model predictive control.The transfer period is divided into several sections to reduce computational burden.The validity and efficacy of the proposed LD-ASF and coordinate game-based model predictive control are demonstrated by computer simulation.Numerical results reveal that the optimized LD-ASF results in higher transportation speed,stable end body's libration,lower thrust fuel consumption,and more flexible optimization space than the classic analytical speed function.
基金This project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation (No. 69875010).
文摘A nonlinear visual mapping model is presented to replace the image Jacobian relation for uncalibrated hand/eye coordination. A new visual tracking controller based on artificial neural network is designed. Simulation results show that this method can drive the static tracking error to zero quickly and keep good robustness and adaptability at the same time. In addition, the algorithm is very easy to be implemented with low computational complexity.
