E-LETTER on Systems, Control, and Signal Processing ISSUE No. 119, July 1, 1998 >>>>>>>>>> PART 1 <<<<<<<<<<< E-mail: eletter-request@win.tue.nl Editors: Anton A. Stoorvogel Dept. of Mathematics & Computing Science Eindhoven University of Technology P.O. Box 513 5600 MB Eindhoven the Netherlands Fax +31 40 246 5995 Siep Weiland Dept. of Electrical Engineering Eindhoven University of Technology P.O. Box 513 5600 MB Eindhoven the Netherlands Fax +31 40 243 4582 Contents 1. Editorial 2. Personals 3. General announcements 3.1 Theodore von Karman Prize 3.2 EPRI/DoD Initiative on Complex Interactive Networks/Systems 3.3 Polynomial Toolbox for MATLAB 4. Positions 4.2 Ph.D. student position at Eindhoven Univ. of Technology 4.2 Position at ABB Corporate Research 4.3 Ph.D. student positions at ETH 4.4 Postdoc position at University of California, Riverside 4.5 Ph.D. student position at Bournemouth University 4.6 Faculty position at UMIST, Manchester 4.7 Faculty position at Cleveland State University 4.8 Professor and Head, Dept. of Math., North Carolina State Univ. 4.9 Faculty positions at Cleveland State University 4.10 Faculty positions at Stanford University 4.11 Postdoc position at University of Missouri-Kansas City 5. Books 5.1--Trellises and trellis-based decoding algorithms for linear block codes by Shu Lin,Tadao Kasami,Toru Fujiwara,Marc Fossorier --Time-Frequency Analysis and Synthesis of Linear Signal Spaces Time-Frequency Filters, Signal Detection and Estimation, and Range-Doppler Estimation by Franz Hlawatsch --3-D Audio using loudspeakers by William G. Gardner --Applications of digital signal processing to audio and acoustics edited by Mark Kahrs, Karlheinz Brandenburg 5.2 Wireless communications: signal processing perspectives by Vince Poor and Greg Wornell 5.3 Computational Intelligence, Soft Computing and Fuzzy-Neuro Integration with Applications edited by O. Kaynak, L.A. Zadeh, B. Turksen and I. Rudas 5.4 Mathematical Control Theory, 2nd Ed., E. Sontag 6. Journals 6.1 TOC Circuits, Systems, and Signal Processing, 17:3 6.2 TOC Linear Algebra and Its Applications, 275,276,277/1-3 6.3 TOC Journal of the Franklin Institute, 335B:4,5 6.4 TOC Control Engineering Practice, 6:3 6.5 CfP Special Issue on "Hybrid Control Systems", SCL 7. Conferences 7.1 ICSC Symposia on Intelligent Industrial Automation, Genova, Italy 7.2 ICSC Symposium on Fuzzy Logic and Applications, Rochester, USA 7.3 ICSC Symposium on Advances in Intelligent Data Analysis, Rochester, USA 7.4 Mathematics and Control in Smart Structures, Newport Beach, CA 7.5 IEEE Conf. on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Proc., Phoenix, AZ 7.6 Workshop Hybrid Systems - Computation and Control, Netherlands ****************************************** * * * Editorial * * * ****************************************** Welcome to E-letter number 119 !!! We plan to send out the E-letter monthly. The next issue of E-letter will appear August 1. Please send contributions before this date. We encourage contributors to provide essential information only and reserve the right to require contributors to cut certain parts of their contribution. 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Kothare Assistant Professor Department of Chemical Engineering Lehigh University B 315 Iacocca Hall, 111 Research Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015, U.S.A. Phone: (610) 758 6654 Fax: (610) 758 5057 email: m.kothare@pmc.lehigh.edu ****************************************** * * * General announcements * * * ****************************************** *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Jerry Marsden SIAM will present the Theodore von Karman Prize at the 1999 SIAM Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, May 12-15. The award will be given for a notable application of mathematics to mechanics and/or the engineering sciences made during the five to ten years preceding the award. The award may be given either for a single notable achievement or for a collection of such achievements. The award consists of a hand-calligraphed certificate and a $1,000 cash prize. Expenses for the winner to attend the annual meeting to receive the award will be borne by SIAM. Further information about the award, including past winners may be found at http://www.siam.org/prizes/vonkar.htm A letter of nomination, including a description of achievement(s) should be sent by September 1, 1998, preferably by email to: von Karman Prize Selection Committee c/o Allison Bogardo SIAM 3600 University City Science Center Philadelphia, PA 19104-2688 E-mail: bogardo@siam.org Telephone: 215-382-9800 Fax: 215-386-7999 The selection committee consists of Professors Jerrold E. Marsden (Caltech, Chair), Philippe G. Ciarlet (Laboratoire d'Analyse Numerique, Paris), and Joseph B. Keller (Stanford University). *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Amin, Massoud The research announcement (RA) with complete proposer information/submittal package for the Complex Interactive Networks/Systems Initiative is now available on the Web at http://www.aro.army.mil/research/complex.htm The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the Office of the Director of Defense Research and Engineering (ODDR&E) are sponsoring a research initiative to address major long-term challenges in Complex Interactive Networks/Systems. The Army Research Office (ARO) will administer this initiative for ODDR&E. Through this Initiative, ODDR&E and EPRI are soliciting proposals from university consortia for innovative research in the fields of applied mathematics and computation, focused on the secure operation of complex interactive networks and systems as described in the RA at the above URL address. This Initiative is part of the Government Industry Cooperative University Research (GICUR) program. The PROPOSAL DEADLINE is August 25, 1998. EPRI is a nonprofit collaborative research organization that develops scientific and technological advances for the benefit of its member companies, their customers, the energy industry, and the public. ODDR&E is the primary research and engineering organization for the US Department of Defense. The US Army Research Office (ARO) is to be the executing agency on behalf of ODDR&E in matters having to do with this effort. ARO's mission is to seed scientific and far reaching technological discoveries that enhance Army capabilities. ARO's research represents the most long-range Army view for changes in its technology. The intent of EPRI and ODDR&E in sponsoring this Initiative is to support their respective missions by furthering the understanding of the dynamics of complex interactive networks and systems and by enabling the development of secure operating methodologies and strategies. Prevention of widespread interactive network failures due to cascading and interactive effects is a key objective for both organizations. As part of the GICUR program, this Initiative will sponsor long-term high-risk research, with high-payback potential, targeted to topics of direct interest to the government and industry sponsors. The research sponsored through this Initiative is to be carried out in US universities. Only US universities will be considered for funding. Proposals may include other organizations, but those other organizations must be funded by some other means; they cannot receive funding for activities through the proposed GICUR program. Awards will be made for a period of three years, contingent on satisfactory progress and continued availability of funds. Awards may be extended for up to two additional years upon mutual agreement of the Parties. For complete details of the Initiative please consult the RA pamphlet (DAAG55-98-R-RA08) at above URL address. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Huibert Kwakernaak New release of the Polynomial Toolbox for MATLAB Version 1.6 of the Polynomial Toolbox for MATLAB has just been released. -- All nearly 100 macros now work without error messages in MATLAB 5 -- Various minor corrections and improvements -- Improved navigation of the html documentation -- New macros for building Simulink models -- New demo The new version may be downloaded from the website www.math.utwente.nl/polbox COMING SOON: Version 2 of the Toolbox Version 2 of the Toolbox takes full advantages of the powerful capability of Matlab 5 to define and manipulate mathematical objects such as polynomial matrices. Given two objects P and Q defined as polynomial matrices you can now simply type >> R = P+Q >> T = P*Q to compute their sum and product. Version 2 will be released in late 1998. Huibert Kwakernaak Michael Sebek Systems, Signals and Control Control Theory Department Faculty of Mathematical Sciences Institute of Information Theory University of Twente and Automation P. O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede Academy of Sciences of the The Netherlands Czech Republic 18208 Prague 8, Czech Republic ****************************************** * * * Positions * * * ****************************************** *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Siep Weiland PhD. position in optimal control Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands The Department of Mathematics together with the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands, invites applications for a PhD. positions in the areas of linear systems subject to saturations and L1-optimal control. The purpose of the research in both positions is the development of algorithms for the synthesis of optimal or almost optimal controllers which guarantee amplitude bounds for controlled system behaviors. Both fundamental as well as practical aspects are subject of investigation. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in electrical engineering, mathematics or related engineering sciences. For further inquiries and applications, please contact: Dr. S. Weiland or Dr. A.A. Stoorvogel Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Mathematics Eindhoven University of Technology Eindhoven University of Technology P.O.Box 513 P.O.Box 513 5600 MB Eindhoven 5600 MB Eindhoven The Netherlands The Netherlands Tel: +31.40.2473577 Tel: +31.40.2472378 Fax: +31.40.2434582 Fax: +31.40.2442489 Email: s.weiland@ele.tue.nl Email: wscoas@win.tue.nl *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Peter Terwiesch (peter.terwiesch@decrc.abb.de) Permanent Position in Automatic Control Research at ABB Corporate Research in Heidelberg/Germany The Information Technology Department at ABB Corporate Research in Heidelberg, Germany (http://www.decrc.abb.de/decrc/i/ihomepge.shtml), invites applications from recent graduates or Ph.D.s in automatic control, signal processing, or mechatronics with degrees in electrical or mechanical engineering or computer science for work in its Automatic Control & Human-Machine Interaction Group. Experience in mathematical modeling, dynamic simulation and advanced control is a prerequisite (please state level). Knowledge in software engineering, human-machine interaction, signal processing, rail transportation or power plant control would be an additional asset. ABB is a world-wide leader in power generation, distribution, industrial automation, and transportation. In our German Research Center in Heidelberg, about 200 employees are working towards innovative new products for ABB. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae by mail, fax or e-mail (ASCII or MS Word) to Peter Terwiesch ABB Corporate Research Manager Information Technology Dept. Speyerer Str. 4 D-69115 Heidelberg / Germany Fax: +49-6221-596253 E-mail: peter.terwiesch@decrc.abb.de *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Manfred Morari Doctoral Student / Research Assistant For a project founded by the Swiss National Science Foundation in the field of active noise control and smart materials a research position is available. The work is focusing on the cancellation of stochastic noise in a three dimensional setting by means of active noise control (ANC) and active structural acoustic control (ASAC). Smart materials and structures are intended to be used as sensors and actuators. The facilities to build composite structures and integrate actuators are available. The work will include FE-modelling, identification of dynamics, optimization of structures, design of control algorithms and their implementation on testbeds. Applicants are supposed to have knowledge in one or several of the following subjects: FEM, control engineering, and/or identifcation of dynamics. Research Assistant positions in Model Predictive Control Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Research assistant positions are available immediately in the area of model predictive control at the Automatic Control Laboratory at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland. The project aims at developing new techniques for robust and hybrid model predictive control. Applicants should have a recently completed MS/Diploma/PhD in control or related area of engineering, with desirable emphasis in model predictive control, optimization, robust control. For PhD candidates the period of employment until completion of the PhD will usually be about four years. Post-doctoral students will be offered a one-year contract initially with a possible extension. The salary is very competitive, the amount depends on the experience of the candidate. Prospective candidates should forward CV, List of Publications, and the names of three people who can serve as references by email to Prof. Manfred Morari . --------- Applications (CV + List of Publications) and enquiries can be addressed to: Prof Manfred Morari Automatic Control Laboratory ETH Zentrum, ETL I29 8092 Zurich phone: +41 1 632 76 26 fax: +41 1 632 12 11 morari@aut.ee.ethz.ch http://www.aut.ee.ethz.ch/ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Jay Farrell POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE NAVIGATION AND CONTROL Postdoctoral positions are available in the Electrical Engineering Department at the University of California, Riverside. The available projects focus on the design and analysis of autonomous vehicle capabilities for certain specific tasks that are of interest to the sponsoring agency. The projects will be interdisciplinary and may involve adaptive/learning control, online planning, and vehicle state and destination estimation problems. A strong background in control and estimation is required. Experience programming in C and Matlab is desirable. The Postdoc positions are available for a two year period starting as early as July 1, 1998. Candidates should send their CV and data for three references (i.e., names, phone numbers, and email) to Jay Farrell. Jay Farrell farrell@ee.ucr.edu Bourns College of Engineering University of California, Riverside Riverside, CA 92506 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: David Long PHD STUDENTSHIP IN HIGH-FREQUENCY MIXED-SIGNAL MODELLING OF ASICs Applications are invited for a three year PhD studentship beginning in September 1998. The area of study is an investigation into Behavioural Modelling Techniques suitable for high-frequency mixed-signal ASIC design, in particular, for the design and validation of phase-locked loop circuits in CMOS technologies. The studentship is open to EU or non-EU citizens and comprises payment of all tuition fees and an allowance of GBP 6,000 p.a. Applicants should have, or shortly expect to obtain, the equivalent of a first or upper second class degree in a relevant discipline. Send a current curriculum vitae, either by s- or e-mail to: Dr Graham Benyon-Tinker School of Design Engineering & Computing Bournemouth University Talbot Campus Poole Dorset BH12 5BB, UK +44(0)1202 595505 gbtinker@bournemouth.ac.uk http://dec.bournemouth.ac.uk/dec_ind/dlong/msrg.html *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Dr.-Ing. Olaf Wolkenhauer, Control Systems Centre, UMIST. LECTURESHIP IN CONTROL ENGINEERING CONTROL SYSTEMS CENTRE, UMIST Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics The Department is the largest of its type in the UK. It currently has nearly 200 postgraduate students and UMIST is ranked in the top 10% of research-based universities. The Control Systems Centre is as a multidisciplinary centre for control research and teaching based in the Department. We intend to enhance the Centre's strength by appointing a lecturer in control systems engineering. The research and teaching activities of the Control Systems Centre cover most aspects of control systems science and engineering. We wish to further strengthen its activities in the control of industrial web forming systems and applicants from this or other relevant control areas are especially encouraged. The new lecturer should have a good track record in terms of publications and/or grant awards, or otherwise demonstrate a strong commitment to high quality research. In addition they must be able to participate fully in the mainstream teaching programmes of the Department at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Inquires: Personnel Office, UMIST, PO Box 88, Manchester M60 1QD, Telephone: 0161 200 4058, email: janet.hunter@umist.ac.uk. Informal enquiries can be made to Professor P. E. Wellstead: Tel 0161-200-4655, email: peter.e.wellstead@umist.ac.uk. Further information can be found on the CSC web-pages at: http://www.csc.umist.ac.uk/ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Dr. F. Eugenio Villaseca, Professor and Assistant Dean Fenn College of Engineering, Cleveland State University FACULTY POSITION The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cleveland State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position with specialization in power electronics. Responsibilities involve teaching at the bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs, supervision of graduate theses, obtaining external funding and publishing research results. The opportunity to collaborate in ongoing industry-sponsored research projects is available. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with salary conmensurate with experience. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in electrical Engineering with specialization in power electronics, publications and/or patents in the power electronics area, and teaching experience. Preferred qualifications: applied research experience in the control of ac motor drives, an ability to establish sponsored research, and good communication skills. A letter of application and current resume, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three references should be sent to: Dr. F. Eugenio Villaseca, Search Committee Chair Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2425. For information on CSU visit our home page: http://www.csuohio.edu/. Position open until filled. Cleveland State University is an equal oportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, persons with handicaps and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Steve Campbell (slc@math.ncsu.edu) NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY Professor and Head Department of Mathematics The Department of Mathematics at North Carolina State University invites applications for the position of Professor and Head of the Department. The Department has 65 full time faculty, 12 visiting faculty and post docs, 106 graduate students, and 250 undergraduate majors, with annualized research expenditures in excess of $2 million. The Department has modern computing and communication facilities supporting research and instruction. It has strong research programs in both pure and applied mathematics, and collaborations with other departments and institutions. Members of the Department provide leadership for an interdisciplinary center, the Center for Research in Scientific Computation, that provides a focal point for research in computational science, engineering and applied mathematics. The Department and the Center jointly sponsor an industrial Applied Mathematics Program. For more information about the department see: http://www.math.ncsu.edu The Head is expected to establish high standards for the teaching and research programs of the Department, to maintain a vigorous program of scholarship and professional activity, and to have a balanced appreciation for teaching, pure and applied research, and outreach. The Head reports to the Dean of the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and is responsible for departmental administrative, budgetary, and personnel matters. NCSU offers unique research opportunities for industrial-academic collaboration on the new Centennial Campus, a 700-acre site housing both university and industrial research facilities. Mathematics enjoys extensive interaction with other departments within the university and with nearby facilities in the Research Triangle Park through its Industrial Applied Mathematics program involving graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and industrial scientists. The Park is home to numerous industrial research campuses, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, a major Environmental Protection Agency complex, the NC Microelectronics Center, and the NC Biotechnology Center. NCSU and the Research Triangle Park are located in a region regularly acclaimed in national publications as a great place to live. Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of at least three references to Dr. Thomas M. Gerig, Chair Mathematics Head Search Box 8203 North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC 27695-8203 Questions may be directed to gerig@stat.ncsu.edu. Review of applications will begin July 15, 1998 and continue until the position is filled. North Carolina State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and especially solicits applications from women, under-represented minorities and persons who are physically challenged. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Dr. F. Eugenio Villaseca, Professor and Assistant Dean Fenn College of Engineering, Cleveland State University Faculty Position The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cleveland State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Computer Engineering area. Responsibilities involve teaching at the bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs, supervision of graduate theses, obtaining external funding and publishing research results. Opportunities exist to collaborate in industry-sponsored research projects through the Advanced Manufacturing Center and through the NASA Lewis Research Center. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with salary conmensurate with experience. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering with specialization in Computer Engineering; ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Engineering and undergraduate courses in Electrical Engineering; ability to establish an externally funded research program in Computer Engineering. Preferred qualifications: teaching experience experience; research specialty in one or more of the following areas: distributed processing, fault tolerant computing, performance evaluation, and embedded sysrems; publications in a recognized area of Computer Engineering; good communication skills; relevant industrial experience. ----- Faculty Position The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cleveland State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position with specialization in Power Electronics Control. Responsibilities involve teaching at the bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs, supervision of graduate theses, obtaining external funding and publishing research results. The opportunity to collaborate in ongoing industry-sponsored research projects is available. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with salary conmensurate withexperience. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in electrical Engineering with specialization in power electronics, publications and/or patents in the power electronics area, and teaching experience. Preferred qualifications: applied research experience in the control of ac motor drives, an ability to establish sponsored research, and good communication skills. -------- A letter of application and current resume, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three references should be sent to: Dr. F. Eugenio Villaseca, Search Committee Chair Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2425. For information on CSU visit our home page: http://www.csuohio.edu/. Position open until filled. Cleveland State University is an equal oportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, persons with handicaps and members of minority groups are encouraged to aply. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Robert M. Gray Stanford University Department of Electrical Engineering Digital Image and Video Systems ----- The Stanford University Department of Electrical Engineering (http://ee.stanford.edu) seeks candidates for a faculty position in the general area of digital image and video systems. The successful applicant will possess broad talents in both theoretical fundamentals and modern applications, including but not limited to specializations such as image and video signal processing, content extraction, capture, analysis, interpretation, modeling, segmentation, enhancement, motion estimation, compression, coding, storage, transmission, display, printing, and rendering. Applications of interest include medical and multispectral image processing, document processing, Web-based images, streaming video, and digital photography. An earned Ph.D., evidence of the ability to pursue independent research, and a strong commitment to both graduate and undergraduate teaching are required. The search is open at all levels, from tenure-track Assistant Professor to tenured Full Professor. The successful candidate will be expected to build and maintain a high quality research and teaching program in cooperation with the interdisciplinary Image Systems Engineering Program (http://isep.stanford.edu). Specific teaching duties include a graduate class on digital image processing, an undergraduate introductory class on signal processing, and possibly a new class on image, video, and multimedia systems. Applications should include a resume with a publication list (and academic transcripts for recent graduates), a brief research and teaching plan, and the names of at least five references. Applications should be mailed to Professor Robert M. Gray Search Committee Chair Department of Electrical Engineering 127 Durand Building 496 Lomita Mall Stanford, CA 94305-9510 The deadline for receipt of applications is 1 December 1998. Stanford University is an Affirmative Action Employer seeking to increase representation of minorities and women among its faculty. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: K. SOHRABY (sohraby@cstp.umkc.edu) VISITING AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP POSITIONS Computer Science Telecommunications at the University of Missouri-Kansas City invites applications for number of visiting scholars and postdoctoral fellowship positions. We are looking for excellent candidates in the following areas: -Design and Analysis of High-Speed Computer and Communications Networks -Wireless Networks (all layers) -Parallel, Distributed and Large-Scale Computations -Numerical Analysis (especially as applied to probability and stochastic models) The successful candidate should have a Ph.D in EE, CS or Applied Mathematics. The expected starting date will be as early as Sept. 1998 or later. The salary will be commensurate with qualification. For more information, please contact: Prof. Khosrow Sohraby Computer Science Telecommunications University of Missouri-Kansas City 5100 Rockhill Rd. Kansas City, MO 64110 Tel: 816-235-2361 FAX: 816-235-5159 E-Mail: sohraby@cstp.umkc.edu ****************************************** * * * Books * * * ****************************************** *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Roberta Murphy rmurphy@wkap.com NEW BOOK ANNOUNCEMENTS TRELLISES AND TRELLIS-BASED DECODING ALGORITHMS FOR LINEAR BLOCK CODES by Shu Lin, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA Tadao Kasami, Nara Institute of Science & Technology, Japan Toru Fujiwara, Osaka University, Japan Marc Fossorier, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA As the demand for data reliability increases, coding for error control becomes increasingly important in data transmission systems and has become an integral part of almost all data communication system designs. In recent years, various trellis-based soft-decoding algorithms for linear block codes have been devised. New ideas developed in the study of trellis structure of block codes can be used for improving decoding and analyzing the trellis complexity of convolutional codes. These recent developments provide practicing communication engineers with more choices when designing error control systems. Trellises and Trellis-based Decoding Algorithms for Linear Block Codes combines trellises and trellis-based decoding algorithms for linear codes together in a simple and unified form. The approach is to explain the material in an easily understood manner with minimal mathematical rigor. This book is intended for practicing communication engineers who want to have a fast grasp and understanding of the subject. Only material considered essential and useful for practical applications is included. This book can also be used as a text for advanced courses on the subject. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Linear Block Codes.3. Trellis Representation of Linear Block Codes. 4. State Labeling, Trellis Construction Procedures and Trellis Symmetry. 5. Trellis Complexity. 6. Trellis Sectionalization. 7. Parallel Decomposition and Low-Weight Subtrellises. 8. Methods for Constructing Codes and Trellises. 9. Trellises for Convolutional Codes and Their Related Linear Block Codes. 10. The Viterbi and Differential Trelllis Decoding Algorithms. 11. A Recursive Maximum Likelihood Decoding. 12. An Iterative Decoding Algorithm for Linear Block Codes Based on a Low-Weight Trellis Search. 13. The MAP and Related Decoding Algorithms. Appendix: A. Trellis Construction Procedure. References. Index. Hardbound, ISBN 0-7923-8151-3 300 pp., 1998 $86.50 ********************************************************************** Time-Frequency Analysis and Synthesis of Linear Signal Spaces Time-Frequency Filters, Signal Detection and Estimation, and Range-Doppler Estimation by Franz Hlawatsch, Vienna University of Technology, Austria Linear signal spaces are of fundamental importance in signal and system theory, communication theory, and modern signal processing. This book proposes a time-frequency analysis of linear signal spaces that is based on two novel time-frequency representations called the `Wigner distribution of a linear signal space' and the `ambiguity function of a linear signal space'. Besides being a useful display and analysis tool, the Wigner distribution of a linear signal space allows the design of high-resolution time-frequency filtering methods. This book develops such methods and applies them to the enhancement, decomposition, estimation, and detection of noisy deterministic and stochastic signals. Formulation of the filtering (estimation, detection) methods in the time-frequency plane yields a direct interpretation of the effect of adding or deleting information, changing parameters, etc. In a sense, the prior information and the signal processing tasks are brought to life in the time-frequency plane. The ambiguity function of a linear signal space, on the other hand, is closely related to a novel maximum-likelihood multipulse estimator of the range and Doppler shift of a slowly fluctuating point target an estimation problem that is important in radar and sonar. Specifically, the ambiguity function of a linear signal space is relevant to the problem of optimally designing a set of radar pulses. The concepts and methods presented are amply illustrated by examples and pictures. Time-Frequency Analysis and Synthesis of Linear Signal Spaces: Time-Frequency Filters, Signal Detection and Estimation, and Range-Doppler Estimation is an excellent reference and may be used as a text for advanced courses covering the subject. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction and Outline. 2. The Wigner Distribution of a Linear Signal Space. 3. Time-Frequency Localization of Linear Signal Spaces. 4. Time-Frequency Synthesis of Linear Signal Spaces. 5. Time-Frequency Filters and Expansions. 6. Signal Estimation and Signal Detection. 7. The Ambiguity Function of a Linear Signal Space. 8. Range-Doppler Estimation. 9. Conclusions. References. Index. Hardbound, ISBN 0-7923-8131-9 232 pp., 1998 $115.00 *********************************************************************** 3-D AUDIO USING LOUDSPEAKERS by William G. Gardner Wave Arts, Inc., Arlington, MA, USA A well-known problem with 3-D audio systems that use a pair of conventional loudspeakers is the requirement that the listener be properly positioned for the 3-D illusion to function correctly. 3-D Audio Using Loudspeakers proposes using the tracked position of the listener's head to optimize the acoustical presentation, thus producing a much more realistic illusion over a larger listening area than existing loudspeaker 3-D audio systems. Head-tracking can be accomplished by applying pattern recognition techniques to images obtained from a video camera. Thus, an immersive audio environment can be created without donning headphones or other equipment. 3-D Audio Using Loudspeakers discusses the theory, implementation, and testing of a head-tracked loudspeaker 3-D audio system. Crosstalk cancellers that can be steered to the location of a tracked listener are described. The objective performance of these systems has been evaluated using simulations and acoustical measurement made at the ears of human subjects. Many sound localization experiments were also conducted; the results show that head-tracking both significantly improves localization when the listener is displaced from the ideal listening location, and also enables dynamic localization cues. Much of the theory and experimental results presented are also applicable to loudspeaker 3-D audio systems in general. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Background. 3. Theory and Implementation. 4. Physical Validation. 5. Psychophysical Validation. 6. Discussion. A:Inverting FIR Filters. References. Index. 3-D Audio Using Loudspeakers is of interest to researchers studying virtual acoustic displays, and to engineers developing the same. This book serves as a valuable reference to anyone working in this field. Hardbound, ISBN 0-7923-8156-4 168 pp., 1998 $ 97.50 ********************************************************************** APPLICATIONS OF DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING TO AUDIO AND ACOUSTICS edited by Mark Kahrs, Rutgers University, NJ, USA Karlheinz Brandenburg, Fraunhofer Institut Integrierte Schaltungen, Erlangen, Germany With the advent of `multimedia', digital signal processing (DSP) of sound has emerged from the shadow of bandwidth limited speech processing to become a research field of its own. Today, the main applications of audio DSP are high quality audio coding and the digital generation and manipulation of music signals. They share common research topics including perceptual measurement techniques and analysis/synthesis methods. Additional important topics are hearing aids using signal processing technology and hardware architectures for digital signal processing of audio. In all these areas the last decade has seen a significant amount of application-oriented research. The frequency range of wideband audio has an upper limit of 20 kilohertz and the resulting difference in frequency range and Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) due to sample size must be taken into account when designing DSP algorithms. There are whole classes of algorithms that the speech community is not interested in pursuing or using. These algorithms and techniques are revealed in this book. This book is suitable for advanced level courses and serves as a valuable reference for researchers in the field. Interested and informed engineers will find the book extremely useful in their work. Hardbound, ISBN 0-7923-8130-0 584 pp., 1998 $ 145.00 To Order: KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS, USA Phone: (781) 871-6600 Fax: (781) 871-6528 E-mail: URL: http://www.wkap.nl *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Vince Poor (poor@princeton.edu) and Greg Wornell (gww@allegro.mit.edu) WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS: SIGNAL PROCESSING PERSPECTIVES (Prentice-Hall: Upper Saddle River, NJ, 1998) H. Vincent Poor and Gregory W. Wornell, Eds. Signal processing algorithms and architectures have an increasingly important role to play in meeting the central challenges faced in the design of advanced wireless communication systems. In this book, leaders in this field describe state-of-the-art research in applying signal processing methodologies in the context of tomorrow's most important wireless applications, ranging from next-generation cellular telephony and personal communication services, to nomadic computing and wireless multimedia services. This book is a valuable reference both for signal processing specialists seeking to apply their expertise in the rapidly growing wireless communications field, and for communications specialists eager to exploit signal processing techniques and implementations in developing efficient wireless systems of the future. CONTENTS Preface 1. Linear Diversity Techniques for Fading Channels by G. W. Wornell (MIT) 2. Adaptive Interference Suppression by M. L. Honig (Northwestern) and H. V. Poor (Princeton) 3. Equalization of Multiuser Channels by H. C. Papadopoulos (MIT) 4. Blind Space-Time Signal Processing by A. J. Paulraj (Stanford), C. N. Papadias (Lucent Technologies), V. U. Reddy (Indian Institute of Science), and A.-J. van der Veen (Delft) 5. Network Capacity, Power Control, and Effective Bandwidth by D. N. C. Tse (Berkeley) and S. V. Hanly (Melbourne) 6. Architectural Principles for Multimedia Networks by P. Haskell (DiviComm), D. G. Messerchmidt (Berkeley), and L .Yun (ArrayComm) 7. Multiresolution Joint Source and Channel Coding by K. Ramchandran (Illinois) and M. Vetterli (EPF Lausanne) 8. Underwater Acoustic Communication by D. Brady (Northeastern) and J. C. Preisig (Woods Hole) Epilogue: Four Laws of Nature and Society: The Governing Principles of Digitial Wireless Communication Networks by A. J. Viterbi (Qualcomm) ----------------------------- For further information visit the Prentice-Hall website http://www.phptr.com *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Okyay Kaynak (kaynak@boun.edu.tr) Computational Intelligence Soft Computing and Fuzzy-Neuro Integration with Applications edited by O. Kaynak, L.A. Zadeh, B. Turksen and I. Rudas (538 pages, hardcover, ISBN:3-540-64004-5, DM 198, US$ 129) Published by Springer-Verlag. For orders in Europe please visit http://www.springer.de/cgi-bin/bag_generate.pl?ISBN=3-540-64004-5, and in USA http://www.springer-ny.com/. CONTENTS: Preface Part 1 COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE Roles of Soft Computing and Fuzzy Logic in the Conception, Design and Deployment of Information/Intelligent Systems by L. A. Zadeh Computational Intelligence Defined - By Everyone! by J. C. Bezdek Computational Intelligence: Extended Truth Tables and Fuzzy Normal Forms by I. B. Trksen Uncertainty Theories by Modal Logic by G. Resconi Part 2 FOUNDATIONS OF FUZZY THEORY Sup-T Equations: State of the Art by B. De Baets Measures of Specificity by R. R. Yager What's in a Fuzzy Membership Value? by S. Kundu New Types of Generalized Operations by I. J. Rudas, O. Kaynak Part 3 FUZZY SYSTEMS Intelligent Fuzzy System Modeling by I. B. Trksen Fuzzy Inference Systems: A Critical Review by V. Cherkassky Fuzzy Decision Support Systems by H-J. Zimmermann Neuro-Fuzzy Systems by R. Kruse, D. Nauck Fuzzified Petri-Nets and Their Application to Organising Supervisory Controller by G. M. Dimirovski Part 4 NEURAL NETWORKS A Review of Neural Networks with Direct Learning Based on Linear or Non- linear Threshold Logics by D. M. Dubois The Morphogenetic Neuron by G. Resconi Boolean Soft Computing by Non-linear Neural Networks with Hyperincursive Stack Memory by D. M. Dubois Part 5 DATA ANAYLISIS Using Competitive Learning Models for Multiple Prototype Classifier Design by J. C. Bezdek Fuzzy Data Analysis by H-J. Zimmermann Probabilistic and Possibilistic Networks and How To Learn Them from Data by C. Borgelt, R. Kruse Part 6 APPLICATIONS Image Pattern Recognition Based on Fuzzy Technology by K. Hirota, Y. Arai, Y. Nakagawa Fuzzy Sets and the Management of Uncertainty in Computer Vision by J. M. Keller Intelligent Robotic System Based on Soft Computing - Adaptation, Learning and Evolution by T. Fukuda, K. Shimojima Hardware and Software Architectures for Soft Computing by R. Poluzzi Fuzzy Logic Control for Design and Control of Manufacturing Systems by B. Tan Applications of Intelligent Multiobjective Fuzzy Decision Making by E. H. Ruspini A Product Life Cycle Information Management System Infrastructure with CAD/CAE/CAM,Task Automation, and Intelligent Support Capabilities by H. P. Frisch *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Eduardo Sontag (sontag@hilbert.rutgers.edu) Second Edition (revised and much extended) of Mathematical Control Theory Announcing a new book: Eduardo D. Sontag Mathematical Control Theory: Deterministic Finite Dimensional Systems ***Second Edition*** Springer-Verlag, New York, 1998, ISBN 0-387-984895 May be ordered from 1-800-Springer toll-free in the USA, or via email from: orders@springer-ny.com; or faxing +1.201.345.4505. This textbook introduces the core concepts and results of Control and System Theory. Unique in its emphasis on foundational aspects, it takes a "hybrid" approach in which basic results are derived for discrete and continuous time scales, and discrete and continuous state variables. Primarily geared towards mathematically advanced undergraduate or graduate students, it may also be suitable for a second engineering course in control which goes beyond the classical frequency domain and state-space material. The choice of topics, together with detailed end-of-chapter links to the bibliography, makes it an excellent research reference as well. The Second Edition constitutes a substantial revision and extension of the First Edition, mainly adding or expanding upon advanced material, including: Lie-algebraic accessibility theory, feedback linearization, controllability of neural networks, reachability under input constraints, topics in nonlinear feedback design (such as backstepping, damping, control-Lyapunov functions, and topological obstructions to stabilization), and introductions to the calculus of variations, the maximum principle, numerical optimal control, and linear time-optimal control. Also covered, as in the First Edition, are notions of systems and automata theory, and the algebraic theory of linear systems, including controllability, observability, feedback equivalence, and minimality; stability via Lyapunov, as well as input/output methods; linear-quadratic optimal control; observers and dynamic feedback; Kalman filtering via deterministic optimal observation; parametrization of stabilizing controllers, and facts about frequency domain such as the Nyquist criterion. >From the reviews of the first edition: "This book will be very useful for mathematics and engineering students interested in a modern and rigorous systems course, as well as for experts in control theory and applications" --- Mathematical Reviews "An excellent book... gives a thorough and mathematically rigorous treatment of control and system theory" --- Zentralblatt fur Mathematik "The style is mathematically precise... fills an important niche... serves as an excellent bridge (to topics treated in traditional engineering courses). The book succeeds in conveying the important basic ideas of mathematical control theory, with appropriate level and style" --- IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control Chapter and Section Headings: Introduction What Is Mathematical Control Theory? Proportional-Derivative Control Digital Control Feedback Versus Precomputed Control State-Space and Spectrum Assignment Outputs and Dynamic Feedback Dealing with Nonlinearity A Brief Historical Background Some Topics Not Covered Systems Basic Definitions I/O Behaviors Discrete-Time Linear Discrete-Time Systems Smooth Discrete-Time Systems Continuous-Time Linear Continuous-Time Systems Linearizations Compute Differentials More on Differentiability Sampling Volterra Expansions Notes and Comments Reachability and Controllability Basic Reachability Notions Time-Invariant Systems Controllable Pairs of Matrices Controllability Under Sampling More on Linear Controllability Bounded Controls First-Order Local Controllability Controllability of Recurrent Nets Piecewise Constant Controls Notes and Comments Nonlinear Controllability Lie Brackets Lie Algebras and Flows Accessibility Rank Condition Ad, Distributions, and Frobenius' Theorem Necessity of Accessibility Rank Condition Additional Problems Notes and Comments Feedback and Stabilization Constant Linear Feedback Feedback Equivalence Feedback Linearization Disturbance Rejection and Invariance Stability and Other Asymptotic Notions Unstable and Stable Modes Lyapunov and Control-Lyapunov Functions Linearization Principle for Stability Introduction to Nonlinear Stabilization Notes and Comments Outputs Basic Observability Notions Time-Invariant Systems Continuous-Time Linear Systems Linearization Principle for Observability Realization Theory for Linear Systems Recursion and Partial Realization Rationality and Realizability Abstract Realization Theory Notes and Comments Observers and Dynamic Feedback Observers and Detectability Dynamic Feedback External Stability for Linear Systems Frequency-Domain Considerations Parametrization of Stabilizers Notes and Comments Optimality: Value Function Dynamic Programming Linear Systems with Quadratic Cost Tracking and Kalman Filtering Infinite-Time (Steady-State) Problem Nonlinear Stabilizing Optimal Controls Notes and Comments Optimality: Multipliers Review of Smooth Dependence Unconstrained Controls Excursion into the Calculus of Variations Gradient-Based Numerical Methods Constrained Controls: Minimum Principle Notes and Comments Optimality: Minimum-Time for Linear Systems Existence Results Maximum Principle for Time-Optimality Applications of the Maximum Principle Remarks on the Maximum Principle Additional Exercises Notes and Comments Appendix: Linear Algebra Operator Norms Singular Values Jordan Forms and Matrix Functions Continuity of Eigenvalues Appendix: Differentials Finite Dimensional Mappings Maps Between Normed Spaces Appendix: Ordinary Differential Equations Review of Lebesgue Measure Theory Initial-Value Problems Existence and Uniqueness Theorem Linear Differential Equations Stability of Linear Equations Bibliography List of Symbols ****************************************** * * * Journals * * * ****************************************** *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: A.H. Zemanian (zeman@sbee.sunysb.edu) Table of Contents for: CIRCUITS, SYSTEMS, AND SIGNAL PROCESSING THE SYDNEY R. PARKER MEMORIAL VOLUME, PART III (Vol. 17, No. 3, 1998) Separation conditions and approximation of discrete-time and discrete-space systems, Irwin W. Sandberg Symbolic large-signal simulation of switched circuits, J. Wojciechowski, B. Sawionek, Z. Michalski, and J. Vlach Analysis of VLSI robust exponential stability with left coprime factorization, Mao-Da Tong and Wai-Kai Chen A holographic transform domain image watermarking method, Alfred M. Bruckstein and Thomas J. Richardson An algebraic technique for designing active filters in the frequency domain for control and signal processing, R.G. Hutchins and G.J. Thaler Hybrid control system design using a fuzzy logic interface, Rafael Fierro, Frank L. Lewis, and Kai Liu Fundamentals of technology diffusion and mobile phone case study, Hannu Jaakola, Moncef Gabbouj, and Yrjo Neuvo *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Hans Schneider CONTENTS OF LAA PROCEEDINGS OF THE SIXTH ILAS CONFERENCE HELD AT CHEMNITZ, AUGUST 1996 Journal : LAA Linear Algebra and Its Applications Volume/issue : 275-276 Year : 1998 Journal no. : 7738 ISSN : 0024-3795 Cover Date : May 15, 1998 pp. 1-1 Preface [B. Shader, S. Kirkland, V. Mehrmann, G. Michler] pp. 3-18 A max version of the Perron-Frobenius theorem R.B. Bapat pp. 19-47 The symplectic eigenvalue problem, the butterfly form, the SR algorithm and the Lanczos method P. Benner, H. Fassbender pp. 49-75 Compactly supported solutions of two-scale difference equations L. Berg pp. 77-106 Some comparison theorems for weak nonnegative splittings of bounded operators J.-J. Climent, C. Perea pp. 107-120 Practical task-oriented parallelism for Gaussian elimination in distributed memory G. Cooperman pp. 121-140 Extension of C*algebras and Moore-Penrose stability of sequences V.D. Didenko, B. Silbermann pp. 141-160 The role of formalism in the teaching of the theory of vectors spaces J.-L. Dorier pp. 161-177 Differentiable structure of the set of controllable (A,B)t-invariant subspaces J. Ferrer, F. Puerta, X. Puerta pp. 179-187 Some characterizations of symmetric inverse M-matrices M. Fiedler pp. 189-200 Spectral properties of rational matrix functions with nonnegative realizations K.-H. Foerster pp. 201-224 Matrix rank based conditions for reachability/controllability of discrete linear repetitive processes K. Galkowski, E. Rogers pp. 225-248 Representations of Toeplitz-plus-Hankel matrices using trigonometric transformations with application to fast matrix-vector multiplication G. Heinig, K. Rost pp. 249-259 On cones and stability D. Hershkowitz pp. 261-279 Modifying the inertia of matrices arising in optimization N.J. Higham pp. 281-286 The Gauss-Huard algorithm and LU factorization W. Hoffmann pp. 287-314 On structured perturbation of Hermitian matrices T. Hu, L. Qiu pp. 315-325 An algorithm for nilpotent completions of partial Jordan matrices C. Jordan, J.R. Torregrosa pp. 327-347 Uniform convergence of a fast algorithm for cauchy singular intergral equations P. Junghanss, U. Luther pp. 349-357 Extreme nonnegative matrices T.J. Laffey pp. 359-379 Modal coupling in linear control systems using robust eigenstructure assignment N.K. Nichols, D.M. Littleboy pp. 381-400 A Modified Block Newton iteration for approximating an invariant subspace of a symmetric matrix R. Loesche, H. Schwetlick, G. Timmermann pp. 401-415 A projection method for computing the minimum eigenvalue of a symmetric positive definite Toeplitz matrix W. Mackens, H. Voss pp. 417-431 Spectral sensitivity of products of bidiagonals B.N. Parlett pp. 433-450 Fast and stable algorithms for discrete spherical Fourier transforms D. Potts, G. Steidl, M. Tasche pp. 451-470 Parallel codes for computing the numerical rank G. Quintana-Orti, E.S. Quintana-Orti pp. 471-493 Exceptional modules are three modules C.M. Ringel pp. 495-507 Digraph based determination of Jordan block size structure of singular matrix pencils K. Roebenack, K.J. Reinschke pp. 509-529 Restricted invariant factor assignment under state-feedback A. Roca, I. Zaballa pp. 531-536 A note on singular values of Cauchy-Toeplitz matrices S. Roch, B. Silbermann pp. 537-549 Inversion formulas and fast algorithms for Lowner-Vandermonde matrices K. Rost, Z. Vavrin pp. 551-562 Matrix cyclization over complex polynomials W. Schmale pp. 563-577 On matrices for which norm bounds are attained H. Schneider, H.F. Weinberger pp. 579-594 Fiedler matrices and their factorization J.L. Stuart, J. Weaver pp. 595-615 Sensitivity analysis of the discrete-time algebraic Riccati equation J.-G. Sun pp. 617-626 On normal matrices of zeros and ones with fixed row sum B.-Y. Wang, F. Zhang pp. 627-629 [Conference report]] [V. Mehrmann, H. Schneider] pp. 631-632 Author Index Vol. 275-276 Journal : Linear Algebra and Its Applications Volume issue : 277/1-3 Year : 1998 Anticipated Publication Date: 05-JUN-98 pp. 1-9 Convergence of inhomogeneous products of matrices and coefficients of ergodicixty UG Rothblum, J Hartfiel pp. 11-31 Completely positive matrices with a book-graph F Barioli pp. 33-39 Local inversion of matrices with sparse inverses CR Johnson, M Lundquist pp. 41-48 On the matrix equation A^l+A^l+k=J_n Y Wu, Q Li pp. 49-56 Falsity of wang's conjecture on stars CS Karuppan Chetty pp. 57-61 Matrix characterization of MDS linear codes over modules XD Dong, CB Soh pp. 63-81 A balanced canonical form for discrete-time minimal systems using characteristic maps J Hoffmann pp. 83-95 Matrices of zeros and ones with the maximum jump number BO Cheng pp. 97-125 On lie gradings II M Havlicek, M Havlicek pp. 127-134 An index theorem for the product of linear relations RW Cross pp. 135-142 A note on the hyperbolic singular value decomposition BC Levy pp. 143-148 The image of the adjoint mapping DW Robinson pp. 149-185 Primes in several classes of the positive matrices G Picci, JH Van Schuppen pp. 187-198 Eigenvalue location for nonnegative and Z-matrices SM Fallat pp. 199-236 The truncated hamburger matrix moment problems in the nondegenerate and degenerate cases, and matrix continued fractions GN Chen pp. 237-238 On a determinant result of I. Olkin M Marcus pp. 239-251 Matrix sandwich problems MC Golumbic pp. 253-269 On the number of invariant polynomials of the product of matrices with prescribed similarity classes YL Zhang pp. 271-289 Multimatriods IV. Chain-group representions A Bouchet pp. 291-298 Norms of sampling operators P Zizler pp. 299-311 Reverse order law for reflexive generalized inverses of products of matrices AR De Pierro, Musheng Wei pp. 313-336 Time-varying discrete Riccati equation in terms of Ben Artzi - Gohberg dichotomy V Ionescu pp. 337-356 On matrices satisfying a maximum principle with respect to a cone MR Weber pp. 357-360 Review of "Nonnegative Matrices and Applications" by R.B. Bapat and T.E.S. Raghavan S Kirkland *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Tricia Manning For information about The Journal of The Franklin Institute, please contact Tricia Manning at tmanning@fi.edu. Journal of The Franklin Institute Volume 335B, Issue 4, May 1998 An Inverse Problem in Predicting Heat Flux of M42 Percussion Primer Ji, C. and Jang, H. page 595-604 Optimal Digital Redesign of Continuous-time Systems with Input Time Delay and/or Asynchronous Sampling Sheen, I.E., Tsai, J.S.H. and Shieh, L.S. page 605-616 Thermal Breakdown in Solid Dielectrics: A New Approach Danikas, M.G. and Papaschinopoulos, G. page 617-621 What is the Minimum Function Observer Order? Tsui, C. page 623-628 Multiprocessor Shared Memory Access and Rewards Paul, J.M. and Mickle, M.H. page 629-641 Bond Graph Representation of Multibody Systems with Kinematic Loops Favre, W. and Scavarda, S. page 643-660 Meeting Transfer Function Requirements Via Static Measurement Output Feedback Koumboulis, F.N. and Tzierakis, K.G. page 661-677 Frequency Domain Analysis of Mechanical Vibrations in Automatic Rolling Systems Perng, J.W., Tseng, W.T., Han, K.W., Tsai, S.J. and Lin, C.H. page 679-694 On \alpha-stability Criteria of Nonlinear Systems with Multiple Time Delays Sun, Y. and Hsieh, J. page 695-705 On Principal Subspace Analysis Yan, W. page 707-717 Asymptotic Stability of Time-variant Polynomials with Diamond-shaped Uncertainties Yost, S.A. and Bauer, P.H. page 719-729 On the Optimal Control of Linear Discrete-time Systems Via Discrete Orthogonal Functions Mohan, B.M. and Datta, K.B. page 731-738 The Shifting of Movable Eigenvalues in Uncontrollable Singular Systems Wang, A. and Lin, S. page 739-747 Closed Loop Stability of a Class of Non-linear Singularly Perturbed Systems with Discretized Composite Feedback Djennoune, S. and El-Moudni, A. page 749-769 Two Twin-T Based Op Amp Oscillators Modified for Chaos Elwakil, A.S. and Soliman, A.M. page 771-787 Synthesis of Uncertain Cascaded Multiple Loops Systems with Time Delay Shen, S., Lee, T. and Wang, B. page 789-798 Journal of The Franklin Institute Volume 335B, Issue 5, July 1998 The Realization of Boundary Conditions in the Vibration Analysis of Plates Teng, T., Chang, F. and Liang, C. page 799-812 Weak-stationarity Conditions for Wavelet Processes Kawasaki, S. page 813-826 Optimal Discrete-time Control for Non-linear Cascade Systems Haddad, W.M., Chellaboina, V., Fausz, J.L. and Abdallah, C. page 827-839 Nonlinear Nonminimum Phase Output Tracking via Dynamic Sliding Manifolds Shtessel, Y.B. page 841-850 Bilateral Decomposition of a Time Function into Laguerre Series. Application to LTI System Identification Malti, R., Maquin, D. and Ragot, J. page 851-869 Pars's Acceleration Paradox Chen, Y.H. page 871-875 A Method of Computing Minimum Firing Time for Self-cleaning SWITCH-less Program Nets Ge, Q. and Yanagida, H. page 877-895 Navigation and Control of the Motion of a Rolling Disk Carrying a Controlled Translational Moving Rod Yavin, Y. and Frangos, C. page 897-914 Time-frequency Distributions based on Generalized Cone-shaped Kernels for the Representation of Nonstationary Signals Khadra, L.M., Draidi, J.A., Khasawneh, M.A. and Ibrahim, M.M. page 915-928 Hierarchically Structured Neural Networks: a Way to Shape a _Magma_ of Neurons Bittanti, S. and Savaresi, S.M. page 929-950 Robust Stabilization of Large-scale Systems with Nonlinear Uncertainties via Decentralized State Feedback Yan, J., Tsai, J.S. and Kung, F. page 951-961 Stabilization and Regulation of Class of Non-linear Singularly Perturbed Discrete-time Systems Bouyekhf, R. and El Moudni, A. page 963-982 On the Relation Between the Test Cell Energy Delivery and the Smoothing Out of the Electrode Microprotrusions in Vacuum Insulation Danikas, M.G. page 983-987 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: IFAC JOURNAL: CONTROL ENGINEERING PRACTICE MARCH 1998 CONTENTS (Volume 6, Number 3) Submitted by: George W Irwin pp. 309-320 Nonlinear simulation of a modified F-16 with full-envelope control laws WC Reigelsperger, Jr., SS Banda pp. 321-331 Identification and control of web processes: polymer film extrusion PE Wellstead, WP Heath, AP Kjaer pp. 333-344 Neural identification applied to predictive control of a solar plant MR Arahal, M Berenguel, EF Camacho pp. 345-358 Iterative auto-calibration of digital controllers. methodology and applications. A Besancon-Voda pp. 359-367 Robust digital friction compensation. MS Kang pp. 369-383 Rotor-speed estimator for induction motors, using voltage and current measurements JL Zamora, A Garcia-Cerrada, A Zazo pp. 385-393 An active omni-directional range sensor for mobile rebot navigation HS Cho, IS Joung pp. 395-396 Preface to the special section of papers on real-time programming M Maranzana pp. 397-402 Putting hardware-software codesign into practice G Schrott, T Tempelmeier pp. 403-408 Timing analysis of reactive rule-based programs M Lin, J Malec pp. 409-416 Timing analysis of a generic robot teleoperation software architecture BA Torres, A Alonso, JA De La Puente pp. 417-420 Time-stamped event histories: a real-time programming object AC Shaw pp. 421-430 Expressing real-time constraints in a reflective object model JP Babau, JL Sourrouille pp. 431-440 Real-time programming: Extending pearl with interfaces and active objects AH Frigeri, CE Pereira, WA Halang *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Andrey Savkin SYSTEMS AND CONTROL LETTERS Special Issue on "Hybrid Control Systems" Coordinating Editor: Iven Mareels Guest Editors: Rob Evans and Andrey Savkin CALL FOR PAPERS Hybrid Control Systems (HCS) are networks of interacting digital and analog devices. From a mathematical viewpoint, HCS consist of differential equations coupled with logical discrete event systems. They can be used to accurately model a wide range of real time industrial processes and their associated supervisory control and monitoring systems. Examples of engineering systems for which HCS have been studied include stepper motor drives, robotic systems, intelligent vehicle/highway systems, computer disk drives, high-level flexible manufacturing systems, air and sea traffic control, network protocols, chemical plants, etc. In fact, many problem facing control engineers, computer scientists, and mathematicians as they seek to use computers to control complex physical systems, naturally fit into HCS framework. There is now an emerging literature on this topic describing a number of models, heuristic algorithms and stability criteria. However, at present there is no systematic theory of HCS and most questions are yet unanswered. We believe that it is now time to stop for a summing up and an outlook at the future development. Therefore we propose a special issue completely dedicated to Hybrid Control Systems. Topics include but are not limited to: - Modelling of Hybrid Control Systems - Analysis of Hybrid Control Systems (stability, qualitative analysis) - Synthesis of Hybrid Control Systems - Computer-aided design and simulation - Engineering problems with hybrid character The submission deadline has been set for 15 October 1998. Papers should be submitted (four hardcopies) to A. Savkin Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering University of Western Australia Nedlands, WA 6907, Australia. Postcript files of the papers should be emailed to savkin@ee.uwa.edu.au ****************************************** * * * Conferences * * * ****************************************** *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Third International ICSC Symposia on INTELLIGENT INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION (IIA'99) http://www.icsc.ab.ca/iia99.htm and SOFT COMPUTING (SOCO'99) http://www.icsc.ab.ca/soco99.htm June 1-4, 1999 at the Palazzo Ducale in Genova, Italy INTRODUCTION The International Symposia on Intelligent Industrial Automation (IIA'99) and Soft Computing (SOCO'99) intend to encompass short-to-long-term effects of Advanced Information Technology, Soft Computing and other related 'Intelligent Technolgies' in application fields such as Industrial Automation, Control, Diagnostics, Computer Vision, Robotics, Speech Recognition and Machine Translation. The general aim of the Symposia is to address and underline the existing and emerging relationships between automation, manufacturing and Intelligent Technolgies, with particular emphasis on Soft Computing. Contributions are sought on intelligent automation and manufacturing with emphasis on current and potential applications, with a broad interest in all the engineering disciplines, computer science and related technology fields. Following the success of IIA/SOCO'96 (Reading, England) and IIA/SOCO'97 (Nmes, France), the third symposium will be held in Genova, Italy. The IIA/SOCO series have established themselves as a platform for scientists and practitioners from academic, governmental and industrial institutions to discuss new developments and results in the field of intelligent technologies. A further follow-up conference has already been scheduled for the year 2001 in Paisley, Scotland. PURPOSE OF IIA'99 and SOCO'99 Advances in Soft Computing and related techniques: Theory and Applications. AIT (Advanced Information Technology) is one of the major technological drivers in the advancement of modern society. Nowadays any major achievement, related to any field of research, is strongly supported by proper AIT based tools. Very often, such achievements have only been possible after a proper AIT approach has been designed and implemented. It is widely known that AIT has a very strong impact on society itself, radically changing the skills and competencies required in order to contribute to the everyday human environment. Given that nowadays the major effort in AIT development is spent in the so called 'Soft-Computing' arena and that some of the major and indeed, surprising, achievements in industrial applications come from the application of soft-computing techniques, the two symposia (IIA'99 and SOCO'99) will have many common areas of interest, namely: - Neural Networks - Fuzzy Logic - Genetic Algorithms - Chaos Theory - AI and Expert Systems - Machine Learning - Pattern Recognition and Image Understanding The programs of the two conferences will, however, reflect different themes: - IIA'99 will be directed toward the medium-to-short term, application driven, research area in Intelligent Technologies. - SOCO'99 is directed toward the long term research in area of Soft Computing In order to try to overcome the usual borderline existing between theory and application, the two symposia are run jointly, organized in a way to have partial overlap with some joint sessions and some common plenary sessions. AIM OF IIA'99/SOCO'99 1. To give both a wide and a deep view of advances in AIT advancement offered by soft-computing technologies. 2. To give both the industrial and academic researcher the opportunity to discuss together real problems and opportunities. 3. To collect 'best practice' and information on how to perform experiments, tests and design products and processes embedding and/or using soft-computing technologies. 4. To explicitly and actively function as a 'technology broker', giving the opportunity for people to become aware of new problems and possible solutions and giving the possibility of finding technological partners for joint research and/or future application programs. TOPICS OF IIA'99 IIA'99 will include contributions in the research area of Soft Computing Application and, more in general, related to medium-to-short term and application driven developments Advanced Information Technology and Industrial Intelligent Technology. Particular emphasis will be laid on industrial realization, experimental application, application methodology development and/or formalization, quantitative and qualitative problem modeling. Contributions are sought mainly in the areas based on the list below: a) Industrial Area - Industry - Energy - Transportation - Services - Consumer - etc. b) High-Tech Area - Innovative Control and Diagnostics - Computer Vision - Robotics and Remote Sensing - Speech Recognition and Machine Translation - etc. c) Green-Tech Area - Intelligent Resource Management - Intelligent Pollutant Management - User Behavior Modeling - Intelligent Traffic Control - etc. TOPICS OF SOCO'99 SOCO'99 will include contributions on long term research (theory development, enhanced approaches, formal methods comparisons, applications, etc.) in the area of soft-computing. Contributions are sought in areas based on the list below, which is indicative only. - Neural Networks - Fuzzy Logic - Rough Sets - Genetic Algorithms and Evolutionary Computing - Chaos Theory - AI and Expert Systems - Probabilistic Reasoning - Machine Learning - Learning Algorithms and Intelligent Control - Pattern Recognition and Image Understanding - Distributed Intelligence - Self-Organizing Systems - Fuzzy Databases and Information Retrieval - Educational Aspects of Soft Computing SPECIAL SESSION A special session on 'Intelligent Systems in Control and Process Optimization' including a plenary lecture is sponsored by the IFS Network and organized by Alberto Servida, Italy. Contributions are welcome. CONFERENCE LOCATION The symposia will be held at the Palazzo Ducale, a beautiful historic building in the city centre of Genova, Italy SPONSORS IIA'99 and SOCO'99 are sponsored by: - Ansaldo S.p.A. - DISI - Department of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Genoa, Italy - Commune di Genova, Italy - University of Genova, Italy - Cybernetics and Biophysics National Group of the National Research Council - IEEE Neural Network Council Italian Regional Interest Group - International Neural Networks Society and INNS Special Interest Group Italy - Thematic Network IFS (Intelligent Forecasting System for Refineries and Power Systems) - ICSC International Computer Science Conventions, Canada/Switzerland IIA'99 SYMPOSIUM COMMITTEE - Honorary Chair Yutaka Kuwahara, R & D Centre, Hitachi Europe Ltd. - Symposium Chair Riccardo Parenti, Ansaldo Ricerche, Genova, Italy - Symposium Vice Chair Colin Fyfe, University of Paisley, Scotland, U.K. - Scientific Secretary Carla Penno, Ansaldo Ricerche, Genova, Italy SOCO'99 SYMPOSIUM COMMITTEE - Honorary Chair Antonio di Nola, University di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy - Symposium Chair Francesco Masulli, University of Genoa, Italy - Symposium Vice Chair Colin Fyfe, University of Paisley, Scotland, U.K. CALL FOR PAPERS Prospective authors are requested to send a draft paper (maximum 7 pages) for review by the International Scientific Committee. All submissions must be written in English, starting with a succinct statement of the problem, the results achieved, their significance and a comparison with previous work, as well as a list of references. The submissions should also include: - Title of conference (SOCO'99 or IIA'99) - Type of paper (regular, demonstration, tutorial or invited) - Title of proposed paper - Authors names, affiliations, addresses - Name of author to contact for correspondence - E-mail address and fax # of contact author - Topics which best describe the paper (max. 5 keywords) - Short c.v. of authors Contributions are welcome from those working in industry and having experience in the topics of this symposium as well as from academics. Symposium language is English. Invited sessions, tutorial papers, demonstrations and contributions to the special session on 'Intelligent Systems in Control and Process Optimization' are also encouraged. SUBMISSION OF PAPERS Submissions must be sent by September 10, 1998 either by - Electronic mail (recommended) to operating@icsc.ab.ca (Text, PostScript or Word files) or - Fax to ICSC Canada +1-403-387-4329 or - Airmail (2 copies) to: ICSC Canada P.O. Box 279 Millet, AB T0C 1Z0 Canada IMPORTANT DATES Submission of Draft Papers: September 10, 1998 Notification of Acceptance: November 30, 1998 Delivery of Final Papers: January 31, 1999 Tutorials and Workshops: June 1, 1999 IIA'99/SOCO'99 Symposia: June 2-4, 1999 FURTHER INFORMATION For more detailed information, please consult the following websites: - IIA'99: http://www.icsc.ab.ca/iia99.htm - SOCO'99: http://www.icsc.ab.ca/soco99.htm or forward any questions to the Conference Organizer mailto: operating@icsc.ab.ca CONFERENCE ORGANIZER ICSC International Computer Science Conventions P.O. Box 279 Millet, Alberta T0C 1Z0 Canada EMAIL: mailto:operating@icsc.ab.ca URL: http://www.icsc.ab.ca FAX: +1-403-387-4329 (after January 25, 1999: +1-780-387-4329) PHONE: +1-403-387-3546 (after January 25, 1999: +1-780-387-3546) *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: ICSC Canada/Switzerland ISFL'99 Third International ICSC Symposium on Fuzzy Logic and Applications http://www.icsc.ab.ca/isfl99.htm June 22-25, 1999 at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, N.Y., USA INTRODUCTION ISFL'99 ist organized as part of the International ICSC Congress on Computational Intelligence: Methods and Applications (CIMA'99) for details see http://www.icsc.ab.ca/cima99.htm ISFL'99 is the successor of the highly successful meetings held in May 1995 (ISFL'95) and February 1997 (ISFL'97) in Zurich, Switzerland. PURPOSE OF THE ISFL'99 SYMPOSIUM ISFL'99 is a joint interdisciplinary forum dedicated to means of dealing with uncertainty and imprecision based on Fuzzy Logic and its applications. Fuzzy Logic in the wider sense has become well accepted in research and in industrial applications, and a respective technology has evolved, based on both hardware and software tools. Artificial Neural Networks and Evolutionary Algorithms have become valuable partners in composing the prosperous field of Computational Intelligence. A major fundamental is seen to be the concept of information granularity. Numerous applications have been developed which combine Fuzzy Concepts with Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms. It is very likely that this development will continue in the future. The major aim of ISFL'99 is to bring together researchers and developers >from academic, governmental and industrial institutions to discuss new developments and results in the fields of Fuzzy Logic and its applications. SYMPOSIUM TOPICS Contributions are sought in areas based on the list below, which is indicative only. Contributions from new application areas will be particularly welcome. Uncertainty and Fuzzy Logic - Mathematical Foundations - Approximate Reasoning - Possibility Theory - Information Granularity - Topological Aspects Fuzzy Systems - Image Processing and Understanding - Speech Processing and Understanding - Pattern Recognition and Classifier Systems - System Modeling or Identification - Control and Monitoring Systems - Online-adaptive Systems - Information Retrieval Systems - Decision Support Systems - Neuro-fuzzy Systems - Evolutionary and Genetic Algorithm based Approaches - Automatic Rule Extraction - Training of Membership Functions - Hardware and Software Implementations Applications, e.g. in the fields of - Aerospace - Agriculture - Artificial Life - Behavioral Sciences - Bio-engineering - Business and Management - Civil Engineering - Cognitive Sciences - Computer Vision - Ecology - Education - Fault Detection and Diagnosis - Industrial Automation and Management - Knowledge Engineering - Law - Linguistics - Multimedia - Operational Research - Process Engineering, Control and Identification - Psychology - Quality Management, Reliability and Security - Robotics - Security - Social Sciences and Social Administration - Technical Systems - Transportation - etc. CONFERENCE LOCATION The symposium will be held as part of the CIMA'99 Congress at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York, USA. COMMITTEE - Symposium Chair ISFL'99 Hans Heinrich Bothe, University of Berne, Switzerland / TUB Berlin, Germany - Symposium Vice Chair ISFL'99 Nigel Steele, Coventry University, U.K. CALL FOR PAPERS Prospective authors are requested to send a draft paper (maximum 7 pages) for review by the International Scientific Committee. All submissions must be written in English, starting with a succinct statement of the problem, the results achieved, their significance and a comparison with previous work, as well as a list of references. The submissions should also include: - Title of conference (ISFL'99) - Type of paper (regular, demonstration, poster, tutorial or invited) - Title of proposed paper - Authors names, affiliations, addresses - Name of author to contact for correspondence - E-mail address and fax # of contact author - Topics which best describe the paper (max. 5 keywords) - Short c.v. of authors Contributions are welcome from those working in industry and having experience in the topics of this symposium as well as from academics. Symposium language is English. Tutorial papers, Demonstrations and Invited Sessions are also encouraged. SUBMISSION OF PAPERS Submissions must be sent by October 15, 1998 either by - Electronic mail (recommended) to operating@icsc.ab.ca (Text, PostScript or Word files) or - Fax to ICSC Canada +1-403-387-4329 or - Airmail (2 copies) to: ICSC Canada P.O. Box 279 Millet, AB T0C 1Z0 Canada IMPORTANT DATES Submission of Draft Papers: October 15, 1998 Notification of Acceptance: December 31, 1998 Delivery of Final Papers: February 28, 1999 Submission of Poster Presentations: March 31, 1999 Tutorials and Workshops: June 22, 1999 ISFL'99 Symposium: June 23-25, 1999 FURTHER INFORMATION For more detailed information, please consult the following websites: - ISFL'99 Symposium: http://www.icsc.ab.ca/isfl99.htm - CIMA'99 Congress: http://www.icsc.ab.ca/cima99.htm or forward any questions to the Congress Organizer, operating@icsc.ab.ca CONGRESS ORGANIZER ICSC International Computer Science Conventions P.O. Box 279 Millet, Alberta T0C 1Z0 Canada EMAIL: operating@icsc.ab.ca URL: http://www.icsc.ab.ca FAX: +1-403-387-4329 (after January 25, 1999: +1-780-387-4329) PHONE: +1-403-387-3546 (after January 25, 1999: +1-780-387-3546) *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: ICSC Canada/Switzerland AIDA'99 International ICSC Symposium on Advances in Intelligent Data Analysis http://www.icsc.ab.ca/aida99.htm June 22-25, 1999 at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, N.Y., USA INTRODUCTION AIDA'99 ist organized as part of the International ICSC Congress on Computational Intelligence: Methods and Applications (CIMA'99) for details see http://www.icsc.ab.ca/cima99.htm PURPOSE OF THE AIDA'99 SYMPOSIUM The first International ICSC Symposium on Advances in Intelligent Data Analysis (AIDA'99) will provide a forum aimed at covering state-of-the-art research, development and applications of computational intelligence techniques in data analysis across a variety of disciplines, becoming increasingly essential in the field of computer science. The papers accepted for presentation will be those of a high standard of content and presentation and offering new ideas and original research to the audience. SYMPOSIUM TOPICS Contributions are sought in areas based on the list below, which is indicative only. Contributions from new application areas will be particularly welcome. Application & Tools - Analysis of different kinds of data (eg. censored, temporal, etc.) - Applications (e.g. commerce, engineering, finance, law, manufactering, medicine, public, policy, science) - Assistants, intelligent agents for data analysis - Evaluation of Intelligent data analysis systems - Human-computer interaction in intelligent data analysis - Intelligent data analysis systems and tools - Information extraction, information retrieval Theory & General Principles - Analysis of intelligent data algorithms - Bias - Classification - Clustering - Data cleaning - Data pre-processing and post-processing - Experiment design - Model specification, selection, estimation - Reasoning under uncertainty - Search - Statistical strategy - Uncertainty and noise in data Algorithms & Techniques - Bayesian inferance and influence diagrams - Bootstrap and randomization - Causal modeling - Data Mining - Decision analysis - Exploratory data analysis - Fuzzy, neural and evolutionary approaches - Knowledge-based analysis - Machine learning - Statistical pattern recognition - Visualization CONFERENCE LOCATION The symposium will be held as part of the CIMA'99 Congress at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York, USA. COMMITTEE - Symposium Chair AIDA'99 Erkki Oja, Helsinki University of Technology, Espoo, Finland - Symposium Vice Chair AIDA'99 Carol Marchetti, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester N.Y., USA CALL FOR PAPERS Prospective authors are requested to send a draft paper (maximum 7 pages) for review by the International Scientific Committee. All submissions must be written in English, starting with a succinct statement of the problem, the results achieved, their significance and a comparison with previous work, as well as a list of references. The submissions should also include: - Title of conference (AIDA'99) - Type of paper (regular, demonstration, poster, tutorial or invited) - Title of proposed paper - Authors names, affiliations, addresses - Name of author to contact for correspondence - E-mail address and fax # of contact author - Topics which best describe the paper (max. 5 keywords) - Short c.v. of authors Contributions are welcome from those working in industry and having experience in the topics of this symposium as well as from academics. Symposium language is English. Tutorial papers, Demonstrations and Invited Sessions are also encouraged. SUBMISSION OF PAPERS Submissions must be sent by October 15, 1998 either by - Electronic mail (recommended) to operating@icsc.ab.ca (Text, PostScript or Word files) or - Fax to ICSC Canada +1-403-387-4329 or - Airmail (2 copies) to: ICSC Canada P.O. Box 279 Millet, AB T0C 1Z0 Canada IMPORTANT DATES Submission of Draft Papers: October 15, 1998 Notification of Acceptance: December 31, 1998 Delivery of Final Papers: February 28, 1999 Submission of Poster Presentations: March 31, 1999 Tutorials and Workshops: June 22, 1999 AIDA'99 Symposium: June 23-25, 1999 FURTHER INFORMATION For more detailed information, please consult the following websites: - AIDA'99 Symposium: http://www.icsc.ab.ca/aida99.htm - CIMA'99 Congress: http://www.icsc.ab.ca/cima99.htm or forward any questions to the Congress Organizer, operating@icsc.ab.ca CONGRESS ORGANIZER ICSC International Computer Science Conventions P.O. Box 279 Millet, Alberta T0C 1Z0 Canada EMAIL: operating@icsc.ab.ca URL: http://www.icsc.ab.ca FAX: +1-403-387-4329 (after January 25, 1999: +1-780-387-4329) PHONE: +1-403-387-3546 (after January 25, 1999: +1-780-387-3546) *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Karolos Grigoriadis (karolos@uh.edu) Mathematics and Control in Smart Structures (ss01) Announcement and Call for Papers Abstract Due Date: 3 August 1998 Manuscript Due Date: 1 February 1999 Part of SPIE's 6th Annual International Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials, March 1999 Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Tennis Club, Newport Beach, California USA Conference Chair: Vasundara V. Varadan, The Pennsylvania State Univ. Cochair: Dimitris C. Lagoudas, Texas A&M Univ. Program Committee: Bala Balachandran, Univ. of Maryland/College Park; Gary J. Balas, Univ. of Minnesota/Twin Cities; H. Thomas Banks, North Carolina State Univ.; Karolos M. Grigoriadis, Univ. of Houston; Hans Irschik, Johannes Kepler Univ. (Austria); Qing Jiang, Univ. of California/Riverside; Narendra S. Khot, Air Force Research Lab.; Noboru Kikuchi, Univ. of Michigan; Jaehwan Kim, Inha Univ. (Korea); Sridhar Kota, Univ. of Michigan; Andrew J. Kurdila, Univ. of Florida; Liviu Librescu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univ.; Vittal S. Rao, Univ. of Missouri/Rolla; Robert E. Skelton, Univ. of California/San Diego; Ralph C. Smith, North Carolina State Univ. This conference will explore the mathematical ideas arising from the theoretical and numerical modeling and control of smart structures and materials. The need for robust design models, theoretical study and numerical simulation of engineered smart materials, sensors, actuators and control and feedback systems, optimization of microstructure and functionality, constitutive behavior of smart materials and their micromechanics will be the focus of this conference. Papers are solicited on the following topics: * constitutive relations, modeling and the micromechanics of: - shape memory alloys - piezoelectric ceramic materials - piezoelectric polymers - magnetostrictive materials - electrorheological fluids - electrochromic materials - optical fibers - chiral materials - tunable dielectrics - conducting polymers * modeling of engineered smart composites * topological optimization of material and composite microstructure * finite element formulations for coupled field problems - elastic, electric, magnetic, thermal * modeling and design of sensors and actuators, MEMs devices, SAW devices * optimization techniques applied to sensor/actuator location, control and feedback * stability, identification, and control in smart materials * distributed, hierarchical, and neural network control of intelligent= systems * filtering techniques for smart materials and structures * closed-loop modeling of structures with embedded sensors and actuators * modeling of smart structures involving infinite domains - DtN and absorbing BC, infinite elements and hybrid methods * calibration models for sensor/actuator devices. Abstracts and papers submitted MUST show an explicit connection to smart structures and materials in both the abstract and the main text in order to be considered. This connection can be either direct (the technique would be used directly in a smart structure) or indirect (the technique can be used to help create something that would be used directly in a smart structure). For abstract submission information and instructions please consult the following URL: http://www.spie.org/web/meetings/calls/ss99/ss01.html or contact any Program Committee member. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Ingo Hontsch IEEE ICASSP-99 CALL FOR PAPERS IEEE Signal Processing Society 1999 IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP) March 15-19, 1999 - Civic Plaza, Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Arizona, USA http://icassp99.asu.edu ***************** Conference Co-Chairs: Andreas Spanias and Doug Cochran Arizona State University ***************** IMPORTANT DATES - Submission of camera-ready papers to be received by Sept. 14, 1998 - Notification of acceptance to be mailed on Dec. 14, 1998 - Early registration deadline is Jan. 15, 1999 For MORE INFORMATION visit: http://icassp99.asu.edu ****************** ICASSP-99 TECHNICAL PROGRAM The IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP) is the largest and most comprehensive IEEE conference in the area of signal processing. It encompasses technical presentations, exhibits, tutorials, panels, and social activities. ICASSP is among the most prominent annual gatherings for the international community of signal processing researchers and practitioners from industry, academia, and government. ICASSP-99 will be held March 15-19, 1999 in Phoenix, Arizona. The technical program will incorporate papers on all aspects of signal processing. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: 1. Audio and Electroacoustics 2. Underwater Acoustic Signal Processing 3. Speech Processing 4. Digital Signal Processing 5. Statistical Signal and Array Processing 6. Image and Multidimensional Signal Processing 7. VLSI for Signal Processing 8. Neural Networks for Signal Processing 9. Multimedia Signal Processing 10. Communication Systems and Networking 11. DSP Education 12. Industry DSP Technology Forum* Papers dealing with topics outside these categories, especially with new applications, will also be considered. For more details, please visit our web site at http://icassp99.asu.edu. *ICASSP-99 INDUSTRY DSP TECHNOLOGY FORUM ICASSP-99 will feature a new industrial forum highlighting industrial aspects and applications of signal processing. Papers in this forum will cover both hardware and software issues in industrial signal processing. Papers on the following topics are encouraged: - DSP Chips and Architectures - DSP Tools and Rapid Prototyping - Communication Technologies - Multimedia and DTV Technologies - DSP Implementations of Music, Speech, and Audio Systems - Adaptive Interference Cancellation - Automotive Applications - Defense and Security Applications - Emerging DSP Applications Other industrial topics will also be considered. Strong preference will be given to industrial submissions describing innovative product implementations and solutions. ****************** SUBMISSION OF PAPERS Prospective authors are invited to submit six copies of a camera-ready paper, no longer than four pages, including figures and references. Authors should clearly indicate whether the paper is submitted to the ICASSP-99 Technical Program or to the Industry DSP Technology Forum. Submission instructions, cover sheet, copyright form, and additional information are available at the ICASSP-99 web site: http://icassp99.asu.edu ****************** TUTORIAL PROPOSALS Tutorials will be held on Monday, March 15, 1999. Brief proposals for tutorials should be submitted by electronic mail to Tong Zhou, ICASSP-99 Tutorials Chair, at gtz@ece.gatech.edu before September 14, 1998. These must include a title and outline for the tutorial, contact information for the presenter, and a description of the tutorial materials to be distributed to participants. Proposals may also present additional information to be considered in the proposal evaluation, such as relevant experience of the presenter, novelty and timeliness of the topic, and a description of the target audience. ****************** Industry DSP Technology Forum in ICASSP-99 1999 IEEE International Conference on Acoustics Speech and Signal Processing (ICASSP) March 15-19, 1999, Civic Plaza - Phoenix, Arizona, USA ICASSP-99 is the largest and most prestigious conference in signal processing, bringing together engineers and scientists from industry, government, and academia. In addition to the traditional technical program, ICASSP-99 will feature a new industrial forum highlighting industrial aspects and applications of signal processing. We anticipate that this forum will add a fresh dimension to ICASSP that will hold particular appeal to industry professionals. The program committee for the Industry DSP Technology Forum consists of industry professionals representing many aspects of signal processing. This committee will give strong preference to industrial submissions describing innovative product implementations and solutions. Papers in this forum will cover both hardware and software issues in signal processing. The following topics are specifically encouraged: - DSP Chips and Architectures, - DSP Tools and Rapid Prototyping, - Communication Technologies, - Adaptive Interference Cancellation, - Automotive Applications, - Emerging DSP Applications, - Other (specify). ICASSP-99 will also feature exhibits of the latest DSP hardware and software products, plenary speakers from industry, and tutorials in emerging signal and image processing technologies. Submission of camera-ready papers to be received by September 14, 1998 Notification of acceptance to be mailed December 14, 1998 Early Registration Deadline January 15, 1999 For more details on the ICASSP-99 program, tutorials, exhibits, and detailed paper submission procedures visit: http://icassp99.asu.edu e-mail: icassp99@asu.edu Conference Co-Chairs: Andreas Spanias and Douglas Cochran Arizona State University Industry DSP Technology Forum: Bruce Fette, Motorola Inc. Tom Gardos, Intel Corp. Industry Liaison: Will Strauss, Forward Concepts Conference Manager: Billene Mercer, CMS, Phone: (409) 693-6000 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Conference Management Services 3109 Westchester Avenue College Station, TX 77845-7919 (409) 693-6000 (phone) (409) 693-6600 (fax) icassp99@conf-mgmt.com http://icassp99.asu.edu *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Frits Vaandrager (Frits.Vaandrager@cs.kun.nl) and Jan H. van Schuppen (J.H.van.Schuppen@cwi.nl) CALL FOR PAPERS Second International Workshop Hybrid Systems - Computation and Control (HS99) 1999 March 29-31 Berg-en-Dal (near Nijmegen), The Netherlands http://www.cs.kun.nl/hs99/ Aims and Scope -------------- The aim of the workshop is to stimulate contacts between researchers with an interest in hybrid systems both from computer science and from control. Hybrid systems are mathematical models for computer controlled engineering systems that intermix discrete and continuous components. Examples of engineering systems for which hybrid systems have been studied include automated highways, air traffic control, railway engines, chemical plants, etc. Research in hybrid systems is motivated by the high performance standards in engineering and by the use of computers for control. The interaction of discrete and analog devices poses new challenges to researchers. The first workshop of this series was held at the University of California at Berkeley, CA, U.S.A. in April 1998. A predecessor, the International Workshop on Hybrid and Real-Time Systems, was held in Grenoble, France during March 1997. Proceedings of these workshops have been published in the LNCS series by Springer-Verlag. Scientific Program and Topics ----------------------------- The program will consist of invited lectures and contributed short lectures. Discussions after the lectures will be encouraged. Submissions are invited in all areas pertaining to the design, analysis and implementation of hybrid control systems. Topics include but are not limited to: - modeling of hybrid systems (models, compositions, transformations between models, properties of models), - specification and implementation languages, - computer-aided design and simulation, - algorithmic and deductive verification, - control (synthesis, controllability, stability), - engineering problems with a hybrid character (air traffic control, electromechanical systems, chemical plants). Reports on case studies and tool development are particularly encouraged. Tool demos will form an integral part of the workshop. Submissions ----------- Researchers are invited to submit an extended abstract not exceeding 10 pages, either a postscript file or six hardcopies, to Prof. Frits W. Vaandrager --- HS'99 Computing Science Institute, University of Nijmegen P.O. Box 9010, 6500 GL Nijmegen The Netherlands Tel. +31 24 365 3132, Fax +31 24 355 3450 Email hs99@cs.kun.nl Electronic submission is strongly encouraged. The abstract should start with a title page containing the title of the paper, each author's name and affiliation, mailing addresses (electronic, postal, fax) of the corresponding author, and a one or two-paragraph summary. Full versions of the accepted submissions will be published in the LNCS series. The proceedings will be available at the workshop. Additional Information ---------------------- Researchers who want to stay informed about the workshop are requested to register by sending an email to hs99@cs.kun.nl. They can then expect email messages about the workshop. For further information, see also the HS'99 webpage at http://www.cs.kun.nl/hs99/. Workshop Chairmen ----------------- J.H. van Schuppen and F.W. Vaandrager. Program Committee ----------------- J.H. van Schuppen (co-chair), F.W. Vaandrager (co-chair), R. Alur, E. Asarin, A. Benveniste, R. Boel, M. Branicky, S. Engell, D. Godbole, B.H. Krogh, K.G. Larsen, M.D. Lemmon, J. Lygeros, S. Nadjm-Tehrani, E.-R. Olderog, A. Puri, Xu Qiwen, A.P. Ravn, A.J. van der Schaft, H. Sipma, H. Wong-Toi, S. Yovine. Steering Committee ------------------ P. Antsaklis, T. Henzinger, N. Lynch, O. Maler, A. Pnueli, A. Sangiovanni-Vincentelli, S. Sastry, J.H. van Schuppen, F.W. Vaandrager. Venue ----- The workshop will be held in Hotel Val-Monte in Nijmegen/Berg en Dal, which can be reached by train from Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport in approximately two hours. Important Dates - --------------- Submission deadline September 10, 1998 Notification of acceptance November 30, 1998 Final versions due January 7, 1999 Workshop March 29-31, 1999