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  • Adaptive model reference control of highly maneuverable high performance aircraft

    Creator:
    Collins, David C. (David Charles), 1969-
    Abstract:
    This thesis presents an adaptive model reference controller for a highly maneuverable high performance aircraft, in particular, a modified F18. An adaptive controller is developed to maneuver an aircraft at a high angle of attack. Thus, the aircraft is required to fly over a highly nonlinear flight regime. The adaptive...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Adaptive model reference control of highly maneuverable

  • Critical evaluation of Ouyang's model reduction method

    Creator:
    Jia, Zuxin
    Abstract:
    A model reduction method for stable, linear, time-invariant, continuous systems is critically studied. This method, proposed by Prof. Ouyang, is based on the concept of power dispersion and the least-squared estimation technique. The reduced models obtained by this method retain the stability of the stable, high order original systems and...
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    model can lead to acceptable simplified control system structures (Shahriar, 1981). This topic has

  • Decentralized control of a cable-stayed beam structure

    Creator:
    Volz, Patrick U.
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Model 24 3.3 The Control Law 25 3.4 Proof of Stability (Outline) 28 3.5 Controller Performance 30

  • A force control algorithm for a wave energy linear test bed

    Creator:
    Henshaw, Nathan R.
    Abstract:
    Researchers at Oregon State University, focusing on the development of ocean wave energy converters, have designed and installed a unique linear test bed to aid in the characterization of these converters. Under the original control scheme, the linear test bed follows a position profile and is limited in its ability...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Control Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3.2.1 Hydrodynamic and Force Equations

  • An adaptive pitch axis autopilot design for an unstable nonminimum phase pitch axis model

    Creator:
    Chen, Long Ren
    Abstract:
    An adaptive pitch axis autopilot design procedure is presented. The design procedure is applicable to both stable and unstable pitch axis models and to those having nonminimum phase. The design approach assumes the adaptive autopilot is activated after achieving level flight. It is shown a rate-feedback compensator can be designed...
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    Masters Thesis
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    the entire desired flight regime. The adaptive control loop design utilizes a pole-placement algorithm

  • A novel control design for a wave energy converter

    Creator:
    Schacher, Alphonse A.
    Abstract:
    Ocean wave energy is rapidly becoming a field of great interest in the world of renewable energy. Significant advancements in design and technology are being made to make wave energy a viable alternative for our growing energy demands. The two major hurdles for ocean wave energy to make a significant...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Title: A Novel Control Design for a Wave Energy Converter Abstract approved

  • Nonlinear control of high performance aircraft

    Creator:
    Bean, Ronnie A.
    Abstract:
    This thesis presents the design of various controllers for a highly maneuverable, high performance aircraft, namely the modified F-18. The aircraft was required to perform high angle-of-attack maneuvers, for which the aircraft behaves in as a highly nonlinear system. An adaptive PID controller was used to control the aircraft through...
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    3.3 Recursive Least Squares 12 4 Previous Work 16 4.1 PIF Control 16 4.2 Optimal Model