E-LETTER on Systems, Control, and Signal Processing Issue 169, September, 2002 Editor: Pradeep Misra Dept. of Electrical Engineering Wright State University Dayton, OH 45435 USA Tel +937 775 5062 Fax +937 775 3936 Submit articles at http://www.ieeecss.org/PAB/eletter Submission deadline for October eletter: September 30, 2002 Contents 0. Editorial 1. Personals 1.1 Change of Address: Frank Doyle 1.2 Change of Address: Zidong Wang 2. Awards Honors 2.1 Call for Nominations: Peter Henrici Prize 2.2 Call for Nominations - J. D. Crawford Prize 2.3 Call for Nominations - Jurgen Moser Lecture 2.4 R.E. Kalman receives Univ of Bologna Sigillum Magnum 2.5 Symposium in Honor of E. Bruce Lee 3. General Announcements 3.1 Explore Potential use DASP Technology in Control 3.2 ObjectAgent v3.0 Released 3.3 Short Course: Principles of System Identification 4. Positions 4.1 Faculty Position: Concordia Univ Canada 4.2 Head ECE Dept Colorado State Univ USA 4.3 PhD PDF: Hamilton Institute Ireland 4.4 PhD and Post-Doc: Delft Univ Netherlands 4.5 PhD positions: ETH Zurich 4.6 Post-Grad: Hamilton Institute Ireland 4.7 Research Associate: Medical Imaging USA 5. Books 5.1 Catastrophies in Control Systems 5.2 New Books from the IEE Control Series 5.3 Qualitative Analysis and Synthesis of Recurrent Neural Networks 6. Journals 6.1 Contents: Asian Journal of Control 6.2 Contents: Automatica 6.3 Contents: IEEE Trans. Automatic Control - July 6.4 Contents: IEEE Trans. Automatic Control - June 6.5 Contents: IEEE Trans on Control Syst Technology 6.6 Contents: Jour of Guidance Control and Dynamics 6.7 Contents: Modeling Identification and Control 7. Conferences 7.1 17th IEEE International Symp on Intelligent Control 7.2 2003 American Control Conference 7.3 41st Conference on Decision and Control 7.4 Hybrid Systems: Computation and Control 7.5 Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Methods for Nonlinear Control 7.6 New Technologies for Automation of Metallurgical Industry 7.7 Second Joint IEEE CSS/RAS Workshop EURON and RJS 7.8 Symposium on Engineering of Intelligent Systems 7.9 Symposium on Info Tech in Environmental Engineering +----------------------------------------+ | | Editorial | | +----------------------------------------+ Welcome to the 169-th issue of the E-LETTER on Systems, Control, and Signal Processing. As always, search for .** to navigate. The next issue of eletter will be mailed out at the beginning of Oct 2002. Signal Processing. As always, search for .** to navigate. Please forward this eletter to your colleagues. They can subscribe to eletter at: http://www.ieeecss.org/cgi-bin/PAB/eletter/subscribe_form.cgi To unsubscribe, send an email to p.misra@ieee.org A web version of this eletter with Table of Contents hyperlinked to contents is located at: http://www.ieeecss.org/PAB/eletter/archive/current.shtml +----------------------------------------+ | | Personals | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Frank Doyle, Change of Address: Frank Doyle Effective July 1, 2002, I have taken a faculty position in the department of Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara. My new contact information is as follows: Francis J. Doyle III Department of Chemical Engineering UCSB Santa Barbara, CA 93106 (805) 893-8133 (Ph) (805) 893-4731 (FAX) doyle@engineering.ucsb.edu *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Zidong Wang, Change of Address: Zidong Wang As of August 1, 2002, I have taken up a new position at Brunel University. My new contact information is Dr. Zidong Wang Department of Information Systems and Computing Brunel University Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH, U.K. Email: Zidong.Wang@brunel.ac.uk Web: http://www.brunel.ac.uk/depts/cs/ Tel: ++44/1895 274000 (ext. 2126) Fax: ++44/1895 251686 +----------------------------------------+ | | Awards Honors | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Joanna Littleton, Call for Nominations: Peter Henrici Prize (ETHZ/SIAM) http://www.siam.org/prizes/henrici.htm The Peter Henrici Prize is awarded jointly by the Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule Zurich (ETHZ) and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). The prize is awarded for original contributions to applied analysis and numerical analysis and/or for exposition appropriate for applied mathematics and scientific computing. The prize is intended to recognize broad and extended contributions to these subjects, rather than a single outstanding work. The next award will be presented at the Fifth International Congress on Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ICIAM 2003) in Sydney, Australia, 7-11 July 2003. Eligibility There are no restrictions on eligibility beyond those specified above. Description of the Award The award is to include a certificate containing the citation and a cash prize of $2500 plus reasonable travel costs to attend the prize ceremony. Nominations Nominations may be made by anyone, including members of the selection committee. It is the responsibility of the nominator to provide all relevant information to the selection committee, including a resume and any letter(s) of support. In case his or her nominee will be chosen, the nominator will also be asked to provide the draft of a citation of about 100 words that can be read at the award ceremony. Letters of nomination should be sent by DECEMBER 1, 2002, to Prof. Martin H. Gutknecht Chair, Selection Committee for Peter Henrici Prize c/o Allison Bogardo Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics 3600 University City Science Center Philadelphia, PA 19104-2688 U.S.A. Telephone: 215-382-9800 Fax: 215-386-7999 E-mail: bogardo@siam.org or to Prof. Martin H. Gutknecht Seminar for Applied Mathematics ETH-Zentrum, HG CH-8092 Zurich Switzerland Telephone: (+41)(0)1-632-3464 Fax: (+41)(0)1-632-1104 E-mail: gutknecht@math.ethz.ch *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Joanna Littleton, Call for Nominations - J. D. Crawford Prize SIAM Activity Group on Dynamical Systems The SIAG/DS J.D. Crawford Prize The SIAM Activity Group on Dynamical Systems will present the award at the SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems at Snowbird, May 27-31, 2003. The prize is awarded for recent outstanding work on a topic in dynamical systems and nonlinear science, as evidenced by a publication in English in a peer-reviewed journal within the four calendar years preceding the award date. Description of Award The award will consist of a plaque, a certificate containing the citation, and $750 plus reasonable travel expenses to attend the conference. Nominations Nominations should be sent by e-mail, fax, or regular mail by NOVEMBER 1, 2002 to: SIAG/DS J. D. Crawford Prize c/o A. G. Bogardo SIAM 3600 University City Science Center Philadelphia, PA 19104-2688 Telephone: 215-382-9800 Fax: 215-386-7999 E-mail: bogardo@siam.org Eligibility The research of the candidate must contain significant contributions to the field of nonlinear science, as evidenced by papers published in English in a peer-reviewed journal bearing a publication date within the award period. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Joanna Littleton, Call for Nominations - The Jurgen Moser Lecture SIAM Activity Group on Dynamical Systems The SIAG/DS Moser Lecture The SIAM Activity Group on Dynamical Systems will present the award at the SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems at Snowbird, May 27-31, 2003. The prize is awarded to a person who has made distinguished contributions to nonlinear science. The term "nonlinear science" includes dynamical systems theory and its applications, as well as experiments and computations/simulations. Description of the Award The award will consist of a plaque, a certificate containing the citation, an invitation to give a plenary lecture at the conference, and $1000 cash, plus reasonable travel expenses to attend the conference. Nominations Nominations should be sent by SEPTEMBER 30 (revised date) to: SIAG/DS Jurgen Moser Lecture c/o A. G. Bogardo SIAM 3600 University City Science Center Philadelphia, PA 19104-2688 Telephone: 215-382-9800 Fax: 215-386-7999 E-mail: bogardo@siam.org *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Elena Zattoni, R.E. Kalman receives Univ of Bologna Sigillum Magnum University of Bologna Aula Absidale di S. Lucia, Bologna, Italy Wednesday, September 4, 2002 R.E. Kalman has received a Doctorate honoris causa in Electronic Engineering from the University of Bologna in occasion of the celebrations of the 900 years of Bologna University. The lectures and the concluding panel discussion organized by the System Theory and Identification Group (sting@deis.unibo.it) celebrate that event and the influence of Prof. Kalman on the research performed at Bologna in the area of System Theory and Identification: "Origin, evolution, critique and future of Kalman filtering" R.E. Kalman "The geometric approach and Kalman regulator" G. Marro "The extension of Kalman filtering: errors-in-variables filtering" R. Guidorzi "A glance on the future - Discussion and conclusions" Moderator: R.E. Kalman *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Tryphon Georgiou, Symposium in Honor of E. Bruce Lee On September 20-21, 2002, the University of Minnesota will host a workshop in honor of Professor E. Bruce Lee on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Professor E. Bruce Lee is a pioneering contributor to the field of optimal control and the theory of dynamical systems, with extensive service to the Control Community and the University of Minnesota. For detailed information please see the following web site: http://www.ece.umn.edu/users/EBLee_workshop/ +----------------------------------------+ | | General Announcements | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Frank Papenfuss, Explore Potential use DASP Technology in Control (European project EURODASP) Digital Alias-free Signal Processing (DASP) is a special advanced digital signal processing technology for processing radio frequency and microwave signals in a direct digital way. The technology can be used for digital processing of signals at much higher frequencies than achievable by traditional DSP techniques and it is beneficial for many applications. DASP achieves this extraordinary performance by sampling signals in a special non-uniform way leading to elimination of alias frequencies. The project aims at digital processing of signals with bandwidths up to 3GHz (while the systems mean sampling rate stays in the MHz range and can well be handled by today's high speed ADC chips). The application potential of DASP is demonstrated by a prototype system. The system consists of a digitiser (hardware) and virtual instruments (software) performing fully digital analysis of signals in time and frequency domain achieving a processing bandwidth from DC up to 1.2GHz. The mean sampling rate is only 80MS/sec. A customisable VLSI sampling driver design (using VHDL) has been made available to interested DASP users during the course of the project and the interested reader is encouraged to contact the EURODASP project team via the project dedicated web page: www.eurodasp.com The exploitation of the DASP technology facilitates creation of a wide range of new telecommunication systems, test and measurement equipment and scientific computer based instruments. DASP based high frequency designs are simpler and less costly in manufacturing than traditional DSP designs. DASP technology opens up the possibility to build digital systems the construction of which was not feasible or even possible before. Potential benefits to control system design gained through exploitation of DASP have not been studied so far. Dipl.-Ing. Frank Papenfuss University of Rostock Dept. of EE and Information Technology Institute of Applied Microelectronics and Computer Science *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Michael Paluszek, ObjectAgent v3.0 Released Princeton Satellite Systems Inc. announced today that version 3.0 of ObjectAgent, its cross-platform framework for constructing distributed systems, will be released on October 1st, 2002. Designed to reduce the cost of developing software for industrial and aerospace systems, ObjectAgent incorporates a message passing system based on a fully routed networking architecture and provides an application framework that has built in solutions for multithreaded-design, distributed mutual exclusion, and run-time system inspection. ObjectAgent excels at distributed computing that involves peer-to-peer coordination of related tasks, such as network processing, formation flying, and control systems for chemical processes and manufacturing. Built upon the industry standard POSIX threading library, ObjectAgent enables the distributed functionality required by modern industrial applications. More information about ObjectAgent is available at www.psatellite.com. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Sharon Bamson, Short Course: Principles of System Identification This intensive short course, scheduled October 16 - 18, 2002 in Calgary, Alberta, is intended for Process Control Engineers, Technicians and Technical Managers. System identification is a broadly applicable technology that is commonly used in control situations, as a means to obtain the dynamic models needed for model-based control design. System identification is often recognized by practicing engineers, as one of the most time consuming tasks, in the implementation of advanced control in the process industries. The course is intended to provide the industrial practitioner with a comprehensive survey of the various methods and procedures for performing linear system identification in the process industries. Emphasis is given to identification topics that hve the most impact in practie. The course director, Daniel E. Rivera, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at Arizona State University and Program Director for the ASU Control Systems Engineering Laboratory. The course fee is $1495.00 (Canadian) plus GST (7%) = $1599.65 (CDN) For further information, please contact, Sharon Bamson, Program Coordinator at the Faculty of Continuing Education, University of Calgary by phone: (403) 220-4722, fax: (403) 289-7287 or email: bamson@ucalgary.ca +----------------------------------------+ | | Positions | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Chun-Yi Su, Faculty Position: Concordia Univ, Canada The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Concordia University is inviting applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the area of automation, controls and robotics. Starting date: January 1, 2003 or earlier. The Department offers accredited B.Eng., M.Eng, M.A.Sc, and Ph.D. programs in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering as well as an M.Eng. program in Aerospace Engineering. The Department has well established and well funded faculty research activities with three strong research centers focusing on Industrial Control, Vehicle Engineering and Composites and an Institute for Aerospace Design and Innovation which is supported by the major aerospace industries in Montreal. Faculty members in the Department have close relationships with local industry and their strong research activities enjoy excellent support from manufacturing and other industries in Montreal and surrounding areas. Further information about the Department can be obtained from our web site: http://www.me.concordia.ca/ Candidates should have a Bachelor's and a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or in a related discipline. Knowledge of state of the art tools in the field is considered essential. The successful candidate is expected to provide strong leadership in his/her discipline, conduct research, teach undergraduate courses and teach/develop graduate courses in his/her area of expertise. Industrial experience and knowledge of French will be considered assets. Membership or eligibility for membership in the professional engineering association in Quebec or another Canadian province is an essential requirement. Applications should consist of a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research and teaching interests, and the names of at least three referees. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applications should be sent as soon as possible to: Dr. R. Bhat, Professor and Chair Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Concordia University, Room H549 1455 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 1M8 fax: (514) 848-3175 e-mail: mieng@vax2.concordia.ca. This advertisement is simultaneously directed to Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and non-Canadians. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Concordia University is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, and disabled persons. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Edwin Chong, Head, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Colorado State University Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Department Head in Electrical and Computer Engineering, beginning in August 2003. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, a distinguished record of academic scholarship including innovative research, a commitment to excellent instruction and graduate research, strong administrative and interpersonal abilities, and an established record of university and professional service appropriate for appointment as a full Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The Head will lead development of the department's programs and initiatives. The successful candidate will be expected to build upon the department's strengths, recruit outstanding new faculty, and promote the Department to internal and external constituencies. The ECE Department has 20 full-time faculty members, 370 undergraduate students, and 148 graduate students. The department conducts $2.8 million/yr in sponsored research. The Department offers BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees, and has programs in communications, computer engineering, lasers, opto- electronics, signal processing, radar and microwave systems, and systems and control. The Department has grown by four faculty in the past year, with an expectation for continued expansion of its faculty and programs. Further information about the position and the ECE Department is available at www.engr.colostate.edu/ece/ For full consideration, complete application materials should be received by October 28, 2002. Send cover letter, resume, and names of five references to: Preferred method: eehead@engr.colostate.edu or mail to Dr. Allan Kirkpatrick, Head Department of Mechanical Engineering Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523-1374 Colorado State University is an EEO/AA employer. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Douglas Leith, PhD, PDF: Hamilton Institute, Ireland Applications are invited for a postgraduate/postdoctoral research position at the Hamilton Institute in the area of nonlinear system identification. The project will involve working at the interface between nonlinear dynamics and modern statistical machine learning. While the focus will be on developing appropriate statistical theory for the dynamics context, applications in areas including automotive control, driver adaptive systems will be considered. The successful candidates are likely to have demonstrated an outstanding level of academic achievement at undergraduate/post-graduate level. The Hamilton Institute is committed to research excellence. These posts offer an exciting opportunity for successful candidates to tackle fundamental research problems within a stimulating multi-disciplinary research environment with state of the art facilities and strong links to the international research community. For further details visit www.hamilton.may.ie Applications with cv including details of three referees to hamilton@may.ie *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Carsten Scherer, PhD and Post-Doc: Delft University of Technology Mechanical Engineering Systems and Control Group Delft University of Technology Optimization based controller synthesis This project funded by the Dutch government (Technology Foundation) aims at developing an integrated theoretical framework and its realization in practically useful algorithms for the efficient analysis and synthesis of robust and scheduled controllers against mixtures of time-varying and dynamic uncertainties. Applicants for the PhD position (4 years, salary starting from 2000,- Euros / month before taxes) should have a Masters degree with a strong background in control engineering and mathematics. Applicants for the post-doc position (1-2 years, negotiable salary of at least 2700,- Euros/month before taxes) should have a Ph.D. degree in Engineering or Mathematics with a specialization to robust control theory. Applications should include an extended curriculum vitae (with details on qualifications, experience, achievements and the addresses of at least two academic referees) and they should be sent no later than October 31, 2002 to: Carsten Scherer Mechanical Engineering Systems and Control Group Delft University of Technology Mekelweg 2 2628 CD Delft The Netherlands Phone: +31-15-2785899 Fax: +31-15-2789387 Email: c.w.scherer@wbmt.tudelft.nl http://www.ocp.tudelft.nl/sr/personal/Scherer/ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Pablo A. Parrilo, PhD positions: ETH Zurich We are looking for qualified applicants for several PhD positions at the Automatic Control Laboratory of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zürich, Switzerland (http://www.aut.ee.ethz.ch). The general field of research is control theory, system analysis and convex optimization (in particular, semidefinite programming), with a view towards the application of the results to practically relevant applications. We plan to emphasize the multidisciplinary aspect, incorporating succesful techniques from other fields such as computer algebra, operations research and computer science. The application targets will be drawn from the many diverse fields where systems theory and optimization-based techniques have a significant impact, such as engineering design, communications, finance, and biological systems. We offer an inspiring academic environment, superb research and computer facilities, very competitive economic conditions, and excellent education and career opportunities. Overview and activities of our lab may be seen at: http://www.aut.ee.ethz.ch/info/intro/intro.msql Candidates should ideally have an undergraduate or masters degree in electrical engineering, operations research or applied math, though all qualified applicants will be considered. A solid mathematical background is required, with a strong formation in Control Theory and/or Convex Optimization being highly desired. Practical experience with software (Matlab, Mathematica, Maple, etc.) and programming are a definite plus. Please send your curriculum vitae, including cover letter, statement of purpose, listing of courses taken and the corresponding grades, and the names and contact info of three references. If available, detail your previous research experience, publications, etc., as well as any other relevant additional information. Please send your completed application to the email address below (preferred, it's faster) or via regular mail. Prof. Pablo A. Parrilo Automatic Control Laboratory Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Physikstrasse 3, ETL I 24.2 CH-8092 Zurich - SWITZERLAND E-mail: parrilo@aut.ee.ethz.ch *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Robert Shorten, Post-Grad: Hamilton Institute, Ireland Applications are invited for a number of postgraduate research positions at the Hamilton Institute in the general area of dynamics and control. In particular, applications are invited in the following areas: congestion control algorithms for the internet and networked systems; multiple-model adaptive control; data fusion algorithms for automotive applications. The successful candidates are likely to have demonstrated an outstanding level of academic achievement at undergraduate level. The Hamilton Institute is committed to research excellence. These posts offer an exciting opportunity for successful candidates to tackle fundamental research problems within a stimulating multi-disciplinary research environment with state of the art facilities and strong links to the international research community. For further details visit www.hamilton.may.ie Applications with cv including details of three referees to hamilton@may.ie. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Hiro Yoshida, Research Associate in Medical Imaging University of Chicago, IL, USA Research in the host laboratory focuses on the computer-aided diagnosis in medical imaging. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in computer science/ engineering, bioengineering, or similar discipline. Technical area of experience should include image processing, computer vision, pattern recognition, and computer graphics (in particular, surface/volume rendering and GUI). If you have no experience in image processing or analysis, please do not apply. Experience in medical imaging, in particular post-processing methods, is required, although it does not have to be substantial. The successful candidate should have a strong skill in C/C++ programming in one of the above areas because the candidate is expected to spend approximately half of his/her time for developing a research tool for medical image analysis and half of the time for conducting research based on the tool. Research areas will include the development of a system for the detection of polyps in virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography), although other areas of research in computer-aided diagnosis are also available. This is an opportunity for a Ph.D. graduate from engineering discipline whose goal is to develop an academic career in medical imaging, or those who have already experiences in medical imaging to further advance their careers. There is no formal deadline for this application. However, the position will be closed as soon as an appropriate candidate is found. Appointment to the position is renewable every year. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their C.V., preferably in an PDF format, by email to the address below. Please state "Research Associate Application: Medical Imaging at the University of Chicago" in the subject line. Dr. Hiro Yoshida Assistant Professor of Radiology The University of Chicago 5841 S. Maryland Ave. MC2026 Chicago, IL 60637 E-mail: yoshida@uchicago.edu +----------------------------------------+ | | Books | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: James Travis, Catastrophies in Control Systems Dare Afolabi Indiana University Purdue University (xvii, 429 pages, hardcover, ISBN: 0-9721254-0-X, $120.00) Darsaki Publications http://www.darsaki.com Catastrophes occur in a control system when a small perturbation of the parameters of the controller leads to a considerable and unexpected change in the qualitative properties of the closed loop system. Such a controller is said to be fragile. In order to understand fragile controllers, it is useful to first understand fragile polynomials and matrices. This book begins with an examination of fragile polynomials, including the well-known Wilkinson polynomial. It is shown in this book that optimal controllers are particularly fragile, that the fragility is intrinsic because of the underlying optimization methods, and that the fragility is related to hidden degeneracies within the controllers. The author explains with clarity the mathematical concepts of versal deformation and transversality, which may be used to detect latent degeneracies. He also shows how these catastrophe-theoretic ideas are relevant to understanding the pathological behavior of fragile matrices, polynomials and controllers when exposed to arbitrary perturbations. This book is written primarily for engineers, but it should also be of interest to numerical analysts, physicists, economists and others who use matrices and polynomials in computational processes. PUBLISHER'S INFORMATION: http://www.darsaki.com *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Michael McCabe, New Books from the IEE Control Series The following forthcoming and recently published books are available from the IEE as part of the IEE Control Engineering Series: Stepping Motors: A Guide to Theory and Practice, 4th Edition Paul Acarnley, Professor of Electric Drives, University of Newcastle upon Tyne This outstanding reference book on stepping motors has now been significantly updated for the Fourth Edition. This new edition adds coverage of many new applications. Contents: Preface; 1: Stepping Motors; 2: Drive Circuits; 3: Accurate load positioning: static torque characteristics; 4: Multi-step operation: torque/speed characteristics; 5: High-speed operation; 6: Open-loop control; 7: Closed-loop control; 8: Microprocessor-based stepping motor systems; 9: Appendix: pull-out torque/speed characteristics of bifilar-wound motors; References. Readership: Electrical and electronic engineers, researchers, system developers and students of motor control systems and devices. IEE Control Series No. 63, CE 063, 176pp, ISBN 0-85296-029-8, 2002, US$70 Active Sound and Vibration Control M.O. Tokhi, University of Sheffield, and S.M. Veres, University of Southampton This book presents the established fundamentals in the area of active sound and vibration control as well as exploring the new and emerging technologies and techniques. Contents: Foreword; Part I - Review of Fundamentals; 1: An overview of ASVC, D. Guicking; 2: Active control of noise in three-dimensional propagation, M. Tokhi and K. Mamour; 3: Adaptive methods in active control, S. Elliott; Part II - Recent algorithmic developments; 4: Multichannel active noise control, T. Shimizu et al.; 5: Adaptive harmonic control, S. Veres and T. Meurers; 6: Model-free iterative tuning, T. Meurers and S. Veres; 7: Model-based control design for AVC, S. Veres; 8: ANVC using neural networks, M. Tokhi and R. Wood; 9: Genetic algorithms for ASVC systems, C. Hansen et al.; Part III - Applications; 10: ANC around a human's head, S. Honda and H. Hamada; 11: Active control of microvibrations, G. Agliette et al ; 12: Vibration control of manipulators, M. Tokhi et al.; 13: ANC in an electric locomotive, M. Viscardi et al.; 14: ANC for road noise attenuation, Y. Park et al.; 15: Techniques of real-time processing, M. Tokhi and M. Hossain; References; Bibliography. Readership: Electrical, mechanical, and control engineers, designers and researchers interested in noise and vibration control. IEE Control Series No. 62, CE 062, c. 450pp, ISBN 0-85296-038-7, October 2002, US$95 Non-Linear Predictive Control: Theory and Practice Edited by Basil Kouvaritakis, Professor of Engineering Science, Oxford University, and Mark Cannon, Departmental Lecturer, Engineering Department, Oxford University Non-linear model based predictive control is of particular interest as this best represents the dynamics of most real plants, and this book collects together the important results which have emerged in this field which are illustrated by means of simulations on industrial models. Contents: 1: Qin and Badgwell, A Review of Non-linear Model Predictive Control Applications; 2: RS Parker et al, Non-linear model predictive control: issues and applications; 3: L. Magni et al, Model predictive control: output feedback and tracking of non-linear systems; 4: M Sznaier and J Cloutier, Model predictive control of non-linear parameter varying systems via receding horizon control Lyapunov functions; 5: M Niemiec and C Kravaris, Non-linear model-algorithm control for multivariable nonminimum-phase processes;.4: A Zheng, A computationally efficient non-linear model predictive control algorithm for large-scale constrained non-linear systems; 6: M Cannon and B Kouvaritakis, Interpolation techniques for efficient NMPC; 7: B Kouvaritakis et al, Closed-loop predictions in model based predictive control of linear and non-linear systems; 8: Zheng, A computationally efficient non-linear model predictive control algorithm for control of constrained non-linear systems; 9: M Soroush, Long-prediction-horizon non- linear model predictive control; 10: B. A. Ogunnaike, An industrial perspective of applicable non-linear model-based control; 11: S Townsend and G Irwin, Non-linear model-based predictive control using multiple local models; 12: B Lennox and GA Montague, Neural network based predictive control of non-linear model predictive control. Readership: Control, systems and process engineers, computational modellers and researchers; applied mathematics students. IEE Control Series No. 61, CE 061, 272pp, ISBN 0-85296-984-8, 2001, US$95 People in Control: Human Factors in Control Room Design Edited by Jan Noyes, Senior Lecturer, University of Bristol, and Matthew Bransby The aim of this book is to provide state-of-the-art information on various aspects of human-machine interaction and human-centred issues encountered in the control room setting. Contents: Preface: Humans and technology by Erik Hollnagel; Part 1 - Human Performance; 1: Human error by Jan Noyes; 2: Memory and complex systems by Malcolm Cook; 3: Vigilance by Craig Donald; 4: Situational awareness by Carl Sandom; 5: Supporting control room teamwork by Raph Pascual, Matthew Mills & Simon Henderson; 6: Training for control room tasks by Andrew Shepherd; Part 2 - Methods; 7: Humans and machines: allocation of function by Neville Moray; 8: Task analysis by Les Ainsworth; 9: Training teams by Raph Pascual, Matthew Mills & Simon Henderson; 10: Naturalistic analysis of control room activities by Paul Luff & Christian Heath; 11: Development of a railway ergonomics control assessment package by Lucy Cordiner & Sarah Nichols and John Wilson; Part 3 - Control Room Design; 12: Control room mock-up trials by John Wood; 13: The design of control room alarm systems by Matthew Bransby; 14: Decision support by Charlotte Skourup & Arthur Aune; 15: Train controllers, interface design and mental workload by Wendy MacDonald; 16: Power generation: the advanced control desk by Andy Lichnowski & Chris Dicken; 17: Human centred design for railway applications by Lynne Collis and Felix Schmid; 18: Integrated platform management system design for future naval warships by Iain MacLeod & Derek Smeall. Readership: Control engineers, industrial engineers, researchers and managers in human-factors and ergonomics. IEE Control Series No. 60, CE 060, 300pp, ISBN 0-85296-978-3, 2001, US$93 Modelling Distributed Control Systems Using IEC 61499 R.W. Lewis The new IEC 61499 standard has been developed specifically to model distributed control systems, defining concepts and models so that software in the form of function blocks can be interconnected to define the behaviour of a distributed control system. Tools based on IEC 61499 are likely to emerge soon to model, validate and simulate the behaviour of complex networks of function blocks and it is expected that this standard will become key to complex distributed systems. Contents: 1: Introduction; 2: IEC 61499 models and concepts; 3: Defining function block and subapplication types; 4: Service interface function blocks; 5: Event function blocks; 6: Industrial application examples; 7: Future development; Bibliography; Appendix A: Common elements; Appendix B: Overview of XML; Appendix C: Frequently asked questions (IEC 61499 FAQs); Appendix D: PID function block example; Index. Readership: Control, automation, systems and process engineers; electrical engineers. IEE Control Series No. 59, CE 059, 208pp, ISBN 0-85296-796-9, 2001, US$59 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Derong Liu, Qualitative Analysis and Synthesis of Recurrent Neural Networks Anthony N. Michel and Derong Liu Marcel Dekker, New York, 2001 ISBN: 0-8247-0767-2/ 504 pages This reference/text analyzes the qualitative properties, limitations, design, and implementations of artificial recurrent neural networks and evaluates system operation with applications to associative memories. It develops techniques including the Outer Product Method, the Projection Learning Rule, the Eigenstructure Method, and procedures based on the Perceptron Training Algorithm for appraisals of network performance; it investigates the effects of parameter perturbations, time delays, and interconnection constraints on network function; it assesses the global stability of various neural networks; it presents methods to decrease the number of spurious states; it develops processes for optimal network operation and memory storage; and it estimates the number of stable memories and determines their location in state space. For ordering information, please visit http://www.dekker.com/servlet/product/productid/0767-2 or http://www.dekker.com or email to anthony.n.michel.1@nd.edu or dliu@ece.uic.edu Contents of the book: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Some Neural Networks Models 3. Qualitative Analysis of Analog Hopfield-Type Neural Networks: Global Results 4. Stability Analysis of Linear Systems Operating on a Closed Hypercube: System (M) 5. Qualitative Analysis of Hopfield-Type Neural Networks: Local Results 6. Qualitative Effects of Parameter Perturbations 7. Qualitative Effects of Time Delays 8. Some Synthesis Methods for Associative Memories 9. Effectts of Interconnection Constraints Index +----------------------------------------+ | | Journals | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Li-Chen Fu, Contents: Asian Journal of Control Vol. 4, No. 3 (September 2002) 1. "Adaptive Dynamic Output Feedback Stabilization of Nonlinear Systems" Authors : Ilichmann and A. Isidori 2. "Recursive Back-Stepping Design of an Adaptive Fuzzy Controller for Strict Output Feedback Nonlinear Systems". Authors : Wei-Yen Wang, Mei-Lang Chan, Tsu-Tian Lee and Cheng-Hsin Liu 3. "Tracking Control of Multiple Mobile Robots: A Case Study of Inter-Robot Collision-Free Problem". Authors : Jurachart Jongusuk and Tsutomu Mita 4. "Controller Design Using Walsh-Basis-Function Neural Network". Authors : Shing-Chia Chen and Wen Liang Chen 5. "A State-Space Based New Approach to Directional Interpolation Problem". Authors : Kazumi Horiguchi 6. "Synthesis of m Controllers Using Statistical Iterations". Authors : Ciann-Dong Yang and Hung-Chung Tai 7. "Two Stage Tracking Control Via Output Feedback". Authors : Shang-Teh Wu 8. "Exponential Stabilization of Bilinear Systems with Open-Loop Unstable Dynamics". Authors : Yean-Ren Hwang 9. "A Fuzzy Logic Based Discrete Mode Power System Stabilizer". Authors : M. Chetty 10."H-infinity Control & Sliding Mode Control of Magnetic Levitation System". Authors : Jing-Chung Shen 11."Systematic Gain-Scheduling Control Design: A Missile Autopilot Example". Authors : Fen-Wu, Andy Packard and Gary Balas 12."Stability Analysis of Linear Shift-Invariant Dynamics in Honeycomb Structure". Authors : Tatsushi Ooba and Yasuyuki Funahashi 13."Observability of Depth Estimation for a Hand-Eye Robot System". Authors : Chang-Jia Fang and Shir-Kuan Lin *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: H.Kwakernaak, Contents: Automatica, October, 2002 Volume 38, Issue 10 For the cumulative table of contents 1963-present and new submissions visit http://www.autsubmit.com Survey papers M. Nordin, P-O. Gutman Controlling mechanical systems with backlash - A survey Regular papers A. Kawamoto, T. Katayama The semi-stabilizing solution of generalized algebraic Riccati equation for descriptor systems G. Gatt, N. Kalouptsidis Identification of discrete-time state affine state space models using cumulants R. Pintelon, J. Schoukens Some peculiarities of identification in the presence of model errors Brief papers G. Marro, D. Prattichizzo, E. Zattoni Convolution profiles for right inversion of multivariable nonminimum-phase discrete-time systems Ki Baek Kim Implementation of stabilizing receding horizon controls for time-varying systems M. Akar, Ü. Özgüner Decentralized sliding mode control design using overlapping decompositions S. Di Gennaro Output attitude tracking for flexible spacecraft X. F. Shi, C. Y. Chan A passivity approach to controller design for quasi-resonant converters L. Zaccarian, A. R. Teel A common framework for anti-windup, bumpless transfer and reliable designs H. Ishii, B. A. Francis Stabilization with control networks R. A. Casas, R. R. Bitmead, C. A. Jacobson, C. R. Johnson, jr. Prediction error methods for limit cycle data J. Stoev, Jin Young Choi, J. Farrell Adaptive control for output feedback nonlinear systems in the presence of modeling errors K. Fujimoto, J. M. A. Scherpen, W. S. Gray Hamiltonian realizations of nonlinear adjoint operators F. Grognard, R. Sepulchre, G. Bastin Improving the performance of low-gain designs for bounded control of linear systems G. Bartolini, A. Pisano, E. Usai Second order sliding mode control of container cranes K. B. Datta, A. RaiChaudhuri H2/H(infinity) control of discrete singularly perturbed systems: The state feedback case N.D. Evans, M.J. Chapman, M.J. Chappell, K.R. Godfrey Identifiability of uncontrolled nonlinear rational systems P. Suchomski A J-lossless coprime factorization approach to H(infinity) control in delta domain Chee Pin Tan, C. Edwards Sliding mode observers for detection and reconstruction of sensor faults Technical communiques L. Menini, A. Tornambè State estimation of (otherwise unobservable) linear mechanical systems through the use of non-smooth impacts: the case of two mating gears Book reviews Bozenna Pasik-Duncan Control-oriented system identification: An H_{infty} approach, by Jie Chen and Guoxiang Gu A. Loria Qualitative theory of dynamical systems, by A.N. Michel, K. Wang and B. Hu R. Vinter Dynamic optimization, by A. E. Bryson F. Gomez-Estern Computational principles of mobile robotics, by Gregory Dudek and Michael Jenkin *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: C. Stewart, Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control Volume: 47 Issue: 7 , July 2002 Liveness-enforcing supervision of bounded ordinary petri nets using partial order methods. He, K.X.; Lemmon, M.D. Page(s): 1042 -1055 The structure of state covariances and its relation to the power spectrum of the input. Georgiou, T.T. Page(s): 1056 -1066 Optimization with few violated constraints for linear bounded error parameter estimation. Er-Wei Bai; Hyonyong Cho; Tempo, R.; Yinyu Ye Page(s): 1067 -1077 Fundamental limitations on the time-domain shaping of response to a fixed input. Hill, R.D.; Eberhard, A.C.; Wenczel, R.B.; Halpern, Page(s): 1078 -1090 Distributed control of spatially invariant systems. Bamieh, B.; Paganini, F.; Dahleh, M.A. Page(s): 1091 -1107 Stability analysis of piecewise discrete-time linear systems. Gang Feng Page(s): 1108 -1115 Analytic perturbation of sylvester matrix equations. Avrachenkov, K.E.; Lasserre, J.B. Page(s): 1116 -1119 Characterizing all optimal controls for an indefinite stochastic linear quadratic control problem. Hanzhong Wu; Xun Yu Zhou Page(s): 1119 -1122 Robust stability and stabilization for singular systems with state delay and parameter uncertainty. Shengyuan Xu; Van Dooren, P.; Stefan, R.; Lam, J. Page(s): 1122 -1128 Singular lq problem for nonregular descriptor systems. Jiandong Zhu; Shuping Ma; Zhaolin Cheng Page(s): 1128 -1133 An upper bound for carriers in a three-workstation closed serial production system operating under production blocking. Kim, D.S.; Kulkarni, D.M.; Lin, F. Page(s): 1134 -1138 On the sensitivity of the coupled continuous-time lyapunov equation. Czornik, A.; Swierniak, A. Page(s): 1138 -1142 A bias correction method for identification of linear dynamic errors-in- variables models. Wei Xing Zheng Page(s): 1142 -1147 A feedback min-max MPC algorithm for lpv systems subject to bounded rates of change of parameters. Casavola, A.; Famularo, D.; Franze, G. Page(s): 1147 -1153 A note on input-to-state stabilization for nonlinear sampled-data systems. Nesic, D.; Laila, D.S. Page(s): 1153 -1158 Sequential versus concurrent languages of labeled conflict-free petri nets. Hsu-Chun Yen Page(s): 1158 -1162 A new algorithm for an eigenvalue assignment problem from singular control theory. Chu, D.; Ho, D.W.C. Page(s): 1163 -1167 Optimal threshold control in discrete failure-prone manufacturing systems. Youyi Feng; Baichun Xiao Page(s): 1167 -1174 A curve-shaping approach for determining bounds on H_inf performance under hard constraints. Davison, D.E. Page(s): 1174 -1178 Robust kalman filtering for discrete time-varying uncertain systems with multiplicative noises. Fuwen Yang; Zidong Wang; Hung, Y.S. Page(s): 1179 -1183 Further results on nonlinear receding-horizon observers. Alamir, M.; Calvillo-Corona, L.A. Page(s): 1184 -1188 Global frequency estimation using adaptive identifiers. Xia, X. Page(s): 1188 -1193 On semiglobal stabilizability of antistable systems by saturated linear feedback. Tingshu Hu; Zongli Lin Page(s): 1193 -1198 Author's reply Han Ho Choi Page(s): 1213 -1213 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: C. Stewart, Contents: IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control Volume: 47 Issue: 6 , Jun 2002 Guest editorial: special issue of the IEEE transactions on automatic control on systems and control methods for communication networks Weibo Gong; Basar, T. Page(s): 877 -879 A time-scale decomposition approach to adaptive explicit congestion notification (ECN) marking. Kunniyur, S.; Srikant, R. Page(s): 882 -894 Stability of distributed congestion control with heterogeneous feedback delays. Massoulie, L. Page(s): 895 -902 Mixed equilibrium (ME) for multiclass routing games. Boulogne, T.; Altman, E.; Kameda, H.; Pourtallier, O. Page(s): 903 -916 Nash equilibria for combined flow control and routing in networks: asymptotic behavior for a large number of users. Altman, E.; Basar, T.; Srikant, R. Page(s): 917 -930 Fair allocation of utilities in multirate multicast networks: a framework for unifying diverse fairness objectives. Sarkar, S.; Tassiulas, L. Page(s): 931 -944 Analysis and design of controllers for AQM routers supporting TCP flows. Hollot, C.V.; Misra, V.; Towsley, D.; Weibo Gong Page(s): 945 -959 A practical controller for explicit rate congestion control. Laberteaux, K.P.; Rohrs, C.E.; Antsaklis, P.J. Page(s): 960 -978 Burst-level congestion control using hindsight optimization. Wu, G.; Chong, E.K.P.; Givan, R. Page(s): 979 -991 Control of mobile communications with time-varying channels in heavy traffic. Buche, R.; Kushner, H.J. Page(s): 992 -1003 Adaptive call admission control in circuit-switched networks. Gokbayrak, K.; Cassandras, C.G. Page(s): 1004 -1015 On packet marking at priority queues. Gibbens, R.J.; Kelly, F.P. Page(s): 1016 -1020 On the use of packet classes in communication networks to enhance congestion pricing based on marks. Alvarez, J.; Hajek, B. Page(s): 1020 -1026 On localized control in QoS routing. Nelakuditi, S.; Varadarajan, S.; Zhi-Li Zhang Page(s): 1026 -1032 Application of optimization techniques to a nonlinear problem of communication network design with nonlinear constraints. Wieselthier, J.E.; Nguyen, G.D.; Ephremides, A.; Barnhart, C.M. Page(s): 1033 -1038 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Mikhail Skliar, Contents: IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, September 2002, Vol. 10, No. Full-Length Papers: MIMO Control Design for a Compact Disc Player with Multiple Norm Specifications, M. Dettori and C. W. Scherer Design and Experimental Testing of a Multivariable Controller on a Tokamak, M. Ariola, G. Ambrosino, A. Pironti, J. B. Lister and P. Vyas Frequency-domain Identification Algorithm for Servo Systems with Friction, Y-Y. Chen, P.-Y. Huang, and J.-Y. Yen A Miniaturized Levitation System with Motion Control using Piezoelectric Actuator, T. Morita, K. Shimizu, M. Hasegawa, K. Oka, and T. Higuchi Speed-Gradient Approach to Torque and Air-to-Fuel Ratio Control in Disc Engines, I. V. Kolmanovsky, M. Druzhinina, and J. Sun Model-Based Diagnosis of an Automotive Engine using Several Types of Fault Models, M. Nyberg Brief Papers: On Stability Margins of the Fiat Dedra Engine Model, M. Kanno, and T.C. Yang Radar Cross-Section Reduction via Route Planning and Intelligent Control, F.W. Moore Effects of Control Structure on Performance for an Automotive Powertrain with Continuously Variable Transmission, S. Liu, and A.G. Stefanopoulou An Implementation of the Matrix-Based Supervisory Controller of Flexible Manufacturing Systems, S. Bogdan, F.L. Lewis, Z. Kovacic, A.Gurel, and M. Stajdohar Proper Orthogonal Decomposition-Based Control of Transverse Beam Vibrations: Experimental Implementation, R.C.H del Rosario, H.T. Tran, and H.T. Banks Fixed-Order Dynamic Compensation for Axial Flow Compression Systems, W.H. Haddad, J.R. Corrado, and A. Leonessa Multivariable Robust Controller Design for a Boiler System, W. Tan, H.J. Marquez, and T. Chen Active Control of Underwater Installation, S.I Sagatun Observer Based Control of Vortex Motion in a Combustor Recirculation Region, G. Tadmor and A. Banaszuk *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Jen Samuels, Contents: Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics Volume 25, Number 5, Sept.-Oct. 2002 FULL-LENGTH PAPERS Analytical Modeling of Sensor Quantization in Strapdown Inertial Navigation Error Equations P. G. Savage, p. 833 Multivariable Adaptive Control Design with Applications to Autonomous Helicopters A. S. Krupadanam, A. M. Annaswamy, R. S. Mangoubi, p. 843 In-Space Calibration of a Skewed Gyro Quadruplet I. Y. Bar-Itzhack and R. R. Harman, p. 852 Model Predictive Lateral Pulse Jet Control of an Atmospheric Rocket B. Burchett and M. Costello, p. 860 Minimax Design of Robust Controllers for Flexible Systems T. Singh, p. 868 Trajectory Optimization for Air-to-Surface Missiles with Imaging Radars A. Farooq and D. J. N. Limebeer, p. 876 Optimal Coordinated Maneuvers for Three-Dimensional Aircraft Conflict Resolution J. Hu, M. Prandini, S. Sastry, p. 888 Automated Tuning of an Extended Kalman Filter Using the Downhill Simplex Algorithm T. D. Powell, p. 901 Robust Control System Design for Rotorcraft C.-M. Lin and C.-L. Ying, p. 909 Robust Individual Blade Control Algorithm for a Dissimilar Rotor B. Roget and I. Chopra, p. 915 Nonlinear Receding Horizon Control of an F-16 Aircraft R. Bhattacharya, G. J. Balas, M. A. Kaya, A. Packard, p. 924 Optimal Control of Interplanetary Trajectories Using Electrical Propulsion with Discrete Thrust Levels A. Axelrod, M. Guelman, D. Mishne, p. 932 Method for Calculating Collision Probability Between a Satellite and a Space Tether R. P. Patera, p. 940 Integrated Algorithm for Lunar Transfer Trajectories Using a Pseudostate Technique R. V. Ramanan, p. 946 Monitoring of Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellites in Russian Space Surveillance Center Z. N. Khutorovsky, p. 953 Flutter, Postflutter, and Control of a Supersonic Wing Section P. Marzocca, L. Librescu, W. A. Silva, p. 962 ENGINEERING NOTES Analysis of Formation Flying Control of a Pair of Nanosatellites S. M. Veres, S. B. Gabriel, D. Q. Mayne, E. Rogers, p. 971 Unifying Treatment to Control of Nonlinear Systems with Two Timescales P. Lu and Z. Shen, p. 975 Nonlinear Tracking Control of an Underactuated Spacecraft A. Behal, D. Dawson, E. Zergeroglu, Y. Fang, p. 979 Method of Unsteady Aerodynamic Forces Approximation for Aeroservoelastic Interactions I. Cotoi and R. M. Botez, p. 985 Composite Optimization Scheme for Time-Optimal Control M. C. Reynolds and P. H. Meckl, p. 987 Height Control System for Sea-Skimming Missile Using Predictive Filter S. E. Talole and S. B. Phadke, p. 989 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Modeling, Identification and Control Contents: Modeling, Identification and Control (MIC) Vol. 23, No. 3, July 2002 O. M. Aamo and T. I. Fossen, "Tutorial on Feedback Control of Flows, Part 1: Stabilization of Fluid Flows in Channels and Pipes" ................................................ 161 Accumulated index and more information about MIC is available at http://www.itk.ntnu.no/mic/mic.html. MIC is now available online for subscribers and for others on a pay-per-view basis, at EBSCO Online, http://ejournals.ebsco.com/Journal.asp?JournalID=106042. +----------------------------------------+ | | Conferences | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Gary G. Yen, 17th IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Control (ISIC) Vancouver, BC, Canada October 27-30, 2002 http://pami.uwaterloo.ca/~isic02/isic02.html CALL FOR PARTICIPATION On behalf of the Operating and Program Committees of the 17th IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Control, we would like to invite you to participate in the symposium as well as pre-conference workshops/tutorials listed below. Each workshop is single-track, half-day event detailed the specific subjects interested to the community. The workshop registration can be made through conference website listed above. On October 27, Morning (8:00am-12:00pm) Intelligent Controllers Design for Nonlinear Systems Elmer P. Dadios, coeepd@mail.dlsu.edu.ph Fault Diagnosis and Fault Tolerance for Dynamic Systems Fabrizio Caccavale, caccavale@unibas.it Luigi Villani, luigi.villani@unina.it On October 27, Afternoon (1:00pm-5:00pm) Fuzzy-Neural Computing Systems Madan M. Gupta, guptam@sask.usask.ca Noriyasu Homma, homma@abe.ecei.tohoku.ac.jp Hard Disk Drive Servo Systems Tong H. Lee, eleleeth@nus.edu.sg Ben M. Chen, bmchen@nus.edu.sg *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Roberto Horowitz, 2003 AMERICAN CONTROL CONFERENCE June 4-6, 2003 The Adams Mark Hotel, Denver, Colorado USA http://acc2003.me.berkeley.edu Deadline for submission: September 15, 2002 The American Automatic Control Council will hold the 22nd American Control Conference (ACC) Wednesday through Friday, June 4-6, 2003 at the Adams Mark Hotel in Denver, Colorado. The 2003 ACC will feature the presentation of contributed and invited papers, tutorial sessions and workshops, and a Student Best Paper competition. In addition to the standard oral presentations, the 2003 ACC will also feature poster presentations in order to encourage an interactive presentation and exchange with the audience. Topics include: industrial applications, robotics, manufacturing, guidance and flight control, power systems, process control, measurement and sensing, identification and estimation, signal processing, modeling and advanced simulation, fault detection, model validation, multivariable control, adaptive and optimal control, robustness, intelligent control, expert systems, neural nets, control engineering education, and computer aided design. Call for Contributed Papers and Invited Sessions Contributed papers are sought in the form of regular manuscripts (which are allotted 6 pages in the proceedings) or short manuscripts (allotted 2 pages). Invited Sessions organized about a specific theme with invited authors are also solicited. Consult the conference web site http://acc2003.me.berkeley.edu for submission details. Call For Tutorial Sessions - Industry and Applications Area The 2003 ACC will include Tutorial Sessions featuring a one-hour tutorial presentation on an industrially-proven but still relatively new technique, followed by a series of short presentations from industrial participants discussing the implementation, application, and benefits of the technique. For more information, contact the Vice Chair for Industry and Applications: Louis P. Russo, lrusso@houston.rr.com, or visit the conference web site http://acc2003.me.berkeley.edu. Call for Workshop Proposals Suggestions and workshop proposals are solicited for appropriate subjects. Potential organizers should contact the Workshop Chair: Molly H. Shor, shor@ece.orst.edu or visit the conference web site http://acc2003.me.berkeley.edu. Submission Deadlines September 15, 2002 is the deadline for submission of regular and short contributed papers, invited-session proposals, extended abstracts for invited sessions, tutorial-session proposals, and workshop proposals. Further Information For complete conference information, visit the conference web site at http://acc2003.me.berkeley.edu. You may also contact the General Chair of the conference, B. Wayne Bequette, bequette@rpi.edu, or the Program Chair, Anuradha Annaswamy, aanna@mit.edu. The conference is sponsored by the American Automatic Control Council (AACC), and topics span the scope of the 8 member societies of AACC: AIAA, AIChE, AISE, ASCE, ASME, IEEE, ISA, and SCS. The 2002 ACC is being held in cooperation with IFAC (the International Federation of Automatic Control) and SICE (the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers). *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Enrique Barbieri, 41st IEEE Conference on Decision and Control December 10 - 13, 2002 The Venetian Hotel - Las Vegas, Nevada http://www.eecs.tulane.edu/cdc02/index.html Call for Participation: The Operating Committee of the 41st Conference on Decision and Control invites you to visit the Conference web site www.eecs.tulane.edu/cdc02 for a look at the Conference features that include, an outstanding technical Advance Program; the Plenary Lectures by three highly respected members of our community, Professors Stephen Boyd, Chris Byrnes, and Christos Cassandras; the Hendrik W. Bode Lecture by Professor Eduardo Sontag; a special session by Dr. Siva Banda. In addition, you may register to attend any of the following six workshops offered by leading control engineers: Workshop M-1: Synchronization under control Dr. Henk Nijmeijer, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands Dr. Henri Huijberts, University of London, UK Workshop M-2: Fractional Calculus Applications in Automatic Control & Robotics Dr. Blas M. Vinagre Jara , University of Extremadura, Spain Dr. YangQuan Chen, Utah State University, USA Workshop M-3: New tools in non-linear adaptive control: theory & applications Dr. A. Astolfi, Imperial College, UK Dr. R. Ortega, Laboratoire des Signaux et Systemes, Supelec, France, Romeo Workshop M-4: The control of quantum systems Dr. Roger Brockett and Dr. Navin Khaneja, Harvard University, USA Workshop M-5: Wireless Communication Channels Dr. C.D. Charalambous, University of Ottawa , Canada Dr. Nickie Menemenlis, McGill University, Canada Workshop M-6: Linguistic Dynamic Systems Dr. Feiyue Wang and Dr. Tao Yang , the University of Arizona, USA Registration fees and links to on-line registration appear at the following link: http://www.eecs.tulane.edu/cdc02/Registration/registration.html The deadline for advance registration is October 30, 2002. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Oded Maler, Hybrid Systems: Computation and Control (HSCC 2003) 6th International Workshop Prague, The Czech Republic http://www-hscc03.imag.fr Important Dates Submission deadline: October 15, 2002 Notification of acceptance: December 15, 2002 Final versions due: January 15, 2003 Workshop: April 3-5 (Thu-Sat), 2003 The Workshop on Hybrid Systems attracts researchers from academia and industry interested in modeling, analysis, and implementation of dynamic and reactive systems involving both discrete (integer, logical, symbolic) and continuous behaviors. It is a forum for the latest developments in all aspects of hybrid systems, including formal models and computational representations, algorithms and heuristics, computational tools, and new challenging applications. Accepted papers will be allotted 14 pages each in a volume to be published in the Springer-Verlag Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series. Scientific Program and Topics Sessions will include presentations of contributed papers and a small number of invited talks. In keeping with the tradition of previous workshops, there will be ample time and space for informal discussions. Submissions are invited in all areas pertaining to the design, analysis and implementation of hybrid systems. See conference web-site for further details. Submissions Researchers are invited to submit either a postscript or pdf file of an extended abstract using the electronic-submission procedure through the workshop web-page http://www-hscc03.imag.fr The abstract should not exceed 10 pages. The first page should contain: - the title of the paper, - each author's name and affiliation, - complete contact information for the corresponding author (postal and e-mail addresses, telephone and fax numbers), and a - one-paragraph summary of the contribution. Full versions of the accepted submissions will be published in the Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science series. The proceedings will be available at the workshop. Workshop Co-chairs: Amir Pnueli Department of Computer Science Weizmann Institute of Science Rehovot 76100 Israel amir@wisdom.weizmann.ac.il Oded Maler CNRS-VERIMAG 2, av. de Vignate 38610 Gieres France maler@imag.fr *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: A. Astolfi, 2nd IFAC Workshop on Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Methods for Nonlinear Control 3-5 April 2003, Seville, Spain http://www.esi.us.es/lhmnlc03 SCOPE The workshop aims to present new approaches to nonlinear control that exploit the structure and the properties of mechanical and electromechanical system, namely the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian structure. This workshop will cover new developments in nonlinear control theory, design methods and applications where techniques have been effectively tailored to exploit the mechanical and electromechanical system structure. The workshop program will include contributed papers as well as a number of invited papers by leading international authorities. In-depth discussions by all participants on basic problems and future directions will be encouraged. Topics to be covered include among others: - control of mechanical, electromechanical and electrical systems - control of autonomous vehicles - Hamiltonian and Lagrangian control systems - use of symplectic, Poisson and Dirac structures in control - role of symmetry, reduction and integrability in control - analysis of global phase space structure and qualitative phenomena with application to control - effect of physical and feedback-controlled dissipation - nonholonomic control systems - geometric nonlinear control of Hamiltonian and Lagrangian systems - tracking and regulation for Hamiltonian and Lagrangian systems - infinite dimensional Hamiltonian and Lagrangian systems - control of mechanical and electromechanical systems in the presence of delays and transmission lines Important Deadlines Submission of draft papers: 30 November, 2002 Notification of acceptance: 15 January, 2003 Final paper submission: 15 February, 2003 Further information may be found on the workshop web site: http://www.esi.us.es/lhmnlc03 Contact address: Silvia Vallejo. Workshop Secretariat Depto. de Ing. de Sistemas y Automática Escuela Superior de Ingenieros Camino de los Descubrimientos s/n 41092 Sevilla, SPAIN Phone: +34 95 4487386 Fax: +34 95 4487340 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Wei Wang, IFAC Workshop on New Technologies for Automation of Metallurgical Industry Shanghai, China, October 11-13, 2003 www.baosight.com/ifac03 Organized by Dalian University of Technology, China Shanghai Baosight Software Company, Ltd, China Sponsored by IFAC - International Federation of Automatic Control Technical Committee on Automation in Mining Mineral and Metal Processing International Program Committee Chair and Vice-Chair Chair: S-L Jamsa-Jounela (Finland) Vice-Chair: Wei Wang (China) Vice-Chair: Sang-Chul Won (Korea) National Organizing Committee Chair: Le-Jiang Xu Vice-Chair: Jian-Xin Hua Vice-Chair: Cheng Shao Call for Papers The workshop aims at providing researchers and practitioners with a forum to report on recent developments in the technologies and method and their applications for automation of metallurgical industry in order to face the challenge of complex industrial process measurement, modeling, control, scheduling, management and optimization. The emphasis is placed on practical use of those technologies and method, but such theoretical researches as accompanied with appropriate practical experience / consideration are also welcome. Three (3) copies of the full draft paper should be sent to the address of the workshop IPC secretariat not later than 28 Feb., 2003. The cover page should give the title, affiliation, address, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address of the corresponding author and each author. Paper submitted electronically are also accepted. For electronic submission, paper must comply with the IFAC format and should not exceed 6 two-column pages. For detailed formatting instructions, see the IFAC publications web site: www.elsevier.com/locate/ifac Call for Invited Sessions Each invited session may include four to six papers with a well-defined cohesive focus on a topic relevant to the workshop. The proposal should contain the title and aim of the session and list of papers together with abstracts, the names, affiliations, addresses, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of authors. Three (3) copies of the proposal should be sent to the IPC secretariat not later than 28 Feb., 2003. IPC Secretariat Address Prof. Wei Wang Dalain University of Technology Research Center of Information and Control Dalain, 116024 P.R.China Phone: +86-411-4707580, Fax: +86-4114707579 E-mail: wangwei@dlut.edu.cn Due dates 28 Feb., 2003 Submission of draft papers and session proposals 31 May, 2003 Notification of acceptance 31 July, 2003 Submission of camera-ready papers *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Domenico Prattichizzo, Second Joint IEEE CSS/RAS EURON and RSJ Las Vegas, NV, USA. Dec. 14, 2002 The CPRA workshop will be held at the IEEE 2002 Conference on Decision and Control venue, on the first day after CDC sessions end. The IEEE Control Systems Society (CSS), the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS), EURON, the European Robotics Network and the Robotics Society of Japan will sponsor an International Workshop on Control Problems in Robotics and Automation, to help important problems and promising control solutions meet in the area of manufacturing, automation, and robotics. A first edition of this workshop was held in 1996, resulting in a widely known and referenced edited book. The basic idea behind the Workshop is to present to a larger community, including in particular researchers in automatic control, applied mathematics, mechanical engineering, robotics, computer science, etc. the many interesting problems that arise from robotics and automation, so as to stimulate their involvement. Topics covered by the Workshop represent many of the most innovative areas in contemporary robotics research, and range from visual servoing, to Robotics Society of Japan will sponsor an International Workshop on Control Problems in Robotics and Automation, to help important problems and promising control solutions meet in the area of manufacturing, automation, and robotics. Further information may be found on the workshop web site: http://www.dii.unisi.it/WCPRA02 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Nicole Elzebroek, International NAISO Symposium on Engineering of Intelligent Systems (EIS'2002) Background and Scope: The EIS conference series pursue the synthesis of Artificial Intelligence techniques with Control Engineering methods to produce Intelligent Systems for Engineering applications. In recent years, the combination of Control Engineering and extensive knowledge of AI techniques has allowed scientists and practitioners to make a number of significant contributions to this rapidly developing field, for example in qualitative control, fuzzy qualitative simulation and model based diagnosis, Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), Genetic Algorithms (GAs), Fuzzy Logic (FL), and Neuro-Fuzzy Systems (NFS). For further information, please see http://www.icsc-naiso.org/conferences/eis2002/index.html or you can contact: NAISO The Netherlands (Operating Division) P.O. Box 1091 3360 BB Sliedrecht The Netherlands Phone: +31-184-496999 Fax: +31-184-421065 Email: eis2002@global-conf.org *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Asia Koerten, Symposium on Info Tech in Environmental Engineering First World Congress on Information Technology in Environmental Engineering ITEE 2003, Technical University of Gdansk, Poland, June 24 - 27, 2003. http://www.icsc-naiso.org/conferences/itee2003/index.html Call for Paper The ITEE 2003 conference will provide a forum for exchanging information among pollution engineers, knowledge engineers and scientists. Some of the objectives include discussion of projects for long-term storage of data, data update and validation, and the consistency of data. Research topics and funding opportunities discussed at the conference will be of interest to all researchers. Another objective is to discuss means of assessing the potential of individual teams in implementation and modelling of large-scale systems. CONGRESS TOPICS Topics of Information Technologies in Environmental Engineering (ITEE'2003) 1. Tools and measurement techniques 2. Formal methods and data processing techniques 3. Modelling and simulation problems 4. Information systems 5. Practical applications and experiences (A more detailed listing may be found on the conference website). PLENARY SPEECHES: Stanislaw R. Massel: Measurements, Data Processing and Modelling in the Modern Marine Studies Jozef M. Pacyna: THE DPSIR Framework as a Scientific Support for Policy Response and Management Options in the Coastal Zone KEYNOTE SPEECH: A. Sydow: Simulation Software for Air pollution Management TUTORIALS: Peter G. Anderson: Genetic Algorithms Kurt Fedra: Urban Environmental Management: towards the City of Tomorrow CALL FOR INVITED SESSIONS The organization of invited sessions is encouraged. Prospective organizers are requested to send a session proposal - consisting of 4-5 invited papers - to the general chair and respective area co-chair. Invited sessions should preferably start with the title and the purpose of the session and a tutorial paper. The registration fee of the session organizer will be waived, if at least 4 authors of invited papers register to the conference. CALL FOR WORKSHOPS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS Several workshops/tutorials are planned for ITEE 2003. Each workshop will focus on a particular topic, and consist of several presentations/open discussions. The proposal for a workshop should include the title, topics covered, proposed speakers, targeted audiences, and estimated length (hours) of the workshop. The proposal should be submitted to the general chair and respective area co-chair by September 30, 2002, and the NAISO Planning department: planning@icsc.ab.ca SUBMISSION OF PAPERS Submission of papers can be done through our web site http://www.icsc-naiso.org/conferences/itee2003/indexsub.html IMPORTANT DATES Submission Deadline October 30, 2002 Notification of Acceptance December 31, 2002 Delivery of Manuscripts February 28, 2003 Early bird-registration February 28, 2003 Registration March 31, 2003 Conference June 24 - 27, 2003 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Achim Sydow (Honorary General Chair) Cezary Orlowski Ph.D (General Chair) TU Gdansk Email: mailto:cor@zie.pg.gda.pl Edward Szczerbicki (Co-Chair) University of Newcastle, Australia Email: mailto:mees@cc.newcastle.edu.au CONGRESS ORGANIZER NAISO The Netherlands (Operating Division) P.O. Box 1091 3360 BB Sliedrecht The Netherlands Phone: +31 184 496999 Fax: +31 184 421065 Email: itee2003@global-conf.org (Operating Division) planning@icsc.ab.ca (Planning Division) http://www.icsc-naiso.org/conferences/itee2003 +----------------------------------------+ | | End of Eletter 169 | | +----------------------------------------+