E-LETTER on Systems, Control, and Signal Processing Issue 178, June, 2003 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 June eletter: June 30, 2003 Contents 0. Editorial 1. Personals 2. Awards Honors 3. General Announcements 3.1 New MSc program in Systems and Control - Delft 3.2 Seminar: Implementation of Simulink Models on dSPACE 3.3 Summer School: Complex Systems and Soft Computing 3.4 Summer School: Modeling and Control of Complex Dynamical Systems 3.5 Workshop: Introduction to Control Benchmarking 4. Positions 4.1 Faculty: University of Southampton UK 4.2 PDFs: University of Leicester UK 4.3 PhD: Oklahoma State University USA 4.4 PhD: University of Melbourne Australia 4.5 Post-Doc: University of Alberta Canada 4.6 Post-Doc: University of Delaware USA 4.7 Post-Doc PhD: K.U. Leuven Belgium 4.8 Res Assoc: University of Newcastle Australia 4.9 Research Fellow: Brunel University UK 4.10 Research Position: Princeton University USA 5. Books 5.1 Adaptive Control Design and Analysis 5.2 Fundamentals of Adaptive Filtering 5.3 Markov Chains and Invariant Probabilites 5.4 Nonlinear Control of Engineering Systems 5.5 Perturbation Theory for Matrix Equations 5.6 Stability and Control of Dynamical Systems with Applications 5.7 Stability of Time-Delay Systems 5.8 Stochastic Approximation 2nd Edition 5.9 Switching in Systems and Control 5.10 Wavelets and Signal Processing 6. Journals 6.1 CFP: Advance Control And Real-Time Systems 6.2 CFP: Linear Algebra and its Applications 6.3 Contents: Asian Journal of Control 6.4 Contents: Automatica 6.5 Contents: Control and Intelligent Systems 6.6 Contents: Journal of Dynamical and Control Systems 6.7 Contents: Linear Algebra and its Applications 6.8 Contents: Trans. Inst of Measurement and Control 6.9 International Journal of Hybrid Systems 7. Conferences 7.1 2003 AMS-IMS-SIAM Joint Summer Research Conf 7.2 41st Annual Allerton Conference 7.3 4th International PhD Workshop 7.4 5th Asian Control Conference 7.5 African Control Conference Cape Town 7.6 First Multidisciplinary Symposium on Positive Systems 7.7 Sixth International Conference on Information Fusion +----------------------------------------+ | | Editorial | | +----------------------------------------+ Welcome to the 178-th issue of the E-LETTER on Systems, Control, and Signal Processing. As always, search for .** to navigate. The next eletter will be mailed out at the beginning of July 2003. 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 | | +----------------------------------------+ No submissions +----------------------------------------+ | | Awards Honors | | +----------------------------------------+ No submissions +----------------------------------------+ | | General Announcements | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Paul Van den Hof, New MSc program in Systems and Control - Delft Following the recently introduced Bachelors-Masters structure in the Dutch University system, Delft University of Technology will start a new 2-year MSc program in Systems and Control. The program is organized by the Delft Center for Systems and Control (www.dcsc.tudelft.nl) which is a merger of the systems and control groups of the EE, ME and applied physics departments. The program is meant for (international) students having a bachelor degree in any of the technical sciences, and delivers an MSc degree in systems and control. The program, which will be performed in English, will also smoothly connect to the PhD program of the Dutch Institute of Systems and Control. For more information see www.msc-sc.tudelft.nl and www.tudelft.nl/msc *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Bill Uhl, Seminar: Implementation of Simulink Models on dSPACE dSPACE will be conducting a series of seminars that cover the implementation of Simulink models on dSPACE rapid controls prototyping and hardware-in-the- loop systems. Topics include: * Real Time Implementation Techniques and Methods in Simulink with RTI * User-interfacing and complete experiment control with dSPACE tools * Hands-on workshop: Rapid Prototyping with dSPACE. Concurrent introductory and advanced sessions. * Production code generation for your embedded target with TargetLink For a list of regional dates, contact Bill Uhl buhl@dspaceinc.com (t)248-417-2928 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: António Dourado, Summer School: Complex Systems and Soft Computing Advanced School and Workshop on Soft Computing and Complex Systems http://hilbert.mat.uc.pt/~softcomplex/ 23-27 June 2003 Coimbra, Portugal The main scientific goal of the Advanced School is to introduce recent developments in mathematical techniques applied to complex engineering problems. In particular, the workshop will focus on different aspects of soft computing, including fuzzy systems, neural networks, evolutionary computation, artificial life and complex systems. Harnessing complexity is an important aspect of today problem solving. Complexity may be due to the presence of uncertain information or because the regularities of a system, we are trying to understand, cannot be briefly described. We will discuss recent developments in dealing with complexity, by means of introducing the methods and their sound mathematical foundations, as well as through the work of some difficult problems. The target audience will be about thirty worldwide students, with a good mathematical background and an engineering bias. These students are supposed to be engaged in a post-graduation course (MSc, PhD, etc.) The workshop will be organized around three main activities: lectures, given by well known international experts, teamwork by the attendees, to solve particular problem proposed by the lecturers and, finally, short presentations by the students about their own work and interests. For this purpose there will be an International Workshop on Soft Computing and Complex Systems included in the program. Topics of the Lectures: * Neural Computation and Applications in Time Series and Signal Processing. Speaker: Georg Dorffner, University of Vienna, Austria * Analog Computation. Speaker: Félix Costa, Tech Univ of Lisbon, Portugal * Neuro-Fuzzy Modeling. Speaker: R. Babuska, Delft Univ, Holland * Intelligent Control. Speaker: R. Babuska. * Multi-criteria Genetic Optimisation, Speaker: Carlos Fonseca, University of Algarve, Portugal. * Universal learning algorithms based on the theory of universal induction and Kolmogorov complexity, with applications. Speaker: Juergen Schimdhuber, IDSIA, Switzerland * Recurrent Neural Networks, Speaker: Juergen Schimdhuber SUBMISSION INFORMATION FOR THE INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP The body of each submission should not exceed 2 pages. Papers must be authored by research students and describe their research work, the state of progress and their results. The Workshop is intended to create a discussion forum among the participants in order to stimulate new ideas for the work plan of the participants. Each participant will make a short (15 minutes) presentation followed by open discussion. Electronic submission: the submission should include the following information in plain text: the title of the paper names and affiliations of the authors, the contact author's postal and e-mail addresses and phone number, and a one page abstract. The files should be in Postscript or PDF format. Please submit papers via e-mail to softcomplex@hilbert.mat.uc.pt ORGANIZERS * António Dourado Correia, Coimbra University. http://eden.dei.uc.pt/~dourado * Ernesto Jorge Costa, Coimbra University. http://eden.dei.uc.pt/~ernesto * José Félix Costa, Technical University of Lisbon. http://www.math.ist.utl.pt/professor.phtml.en?who=fgc * Pedro Quaresma, Coimbra University. http://www.mat.uc.pt/~pedro *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Claudio Melchiorri, Summer School: Modeling and Control of Complex Dynamical Systems EURON/GEOPLEX Summer School: Modeling and Control of Complex Dynamical Systems: from Ports to Robotics July 6 - 12, 2003 University of Bologna, Residential Centre of Bertinoro, Italy This school, which is co-sponsored by the EURON and GEOPLEX, is primarily addressed to young researchers (researchers, Post Doc, PhD students) interested in modelling and control complex interacting dynamical systems, such as devices for advanced manipulation (dextrous hands), telemanipulation and haptic systems, cooperating robots, legged robots. This Summer School will provide a comprehensive overview of the key topics and state of the art in modelling and control of complex dynamical systems, with an approach based on the Hamiltonian formalism. The main objective is to provide young researchers in robotics and control theory a unique training opportunity in this recent methodological area. Lecturers: S. Stramigioli (NL), A. J. van der Schaft (NL), B. Maschke (F), C. Melchiorri (I), P. Breedveld (NL), R. Ortega (F), K. Schlacher (A), H. Bruyninckx (B), E. Fossas (S), C. Jallut (F), C. Kleijn (NL), G. Blankenstein (B), G. Golo (NL), A. Macchelli (I) The full program of the school and more information can be found at http://www-lar.deis.unibo.it/euron-geoplex-sumsch/ Claudio Melchiorri (University of Bologna, I) Stefano Stramigioli (University of Twente, NL) *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Xiaohong Guan, Workshop: Introduction to Control Benchmarking Date: 17 July 2003 Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland Fee: BP 100.00 + VAT This introductory workshop provided by the EU supported PAM project is intended for process plant personnel who have an interest in control performance assessment/benchmarking with the objective of improving existing plant performance. Delegates will benefit from a mixture of introductory lectures and practical hands-on sessions analysing real plant data. Key topics include: - Fundamentals of control loop benchmarking/performance assessment and benefits. - Historical perspective and overview of recent advances in the subject. - Practical application experience and issues. - Opportunities in the general area of benchmarking. - Hands-on practice consolidating understanding of workshop topics. The above event is open to all. For Programme and Registration, visit: http://www.isc-ltd.com/benchmark/training/meet030717 or contact: Industrial Systems and Control Ltd, 50 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE, UK. Tel: +44 141 553 1111 Fax: +44 141 553 1232 E-mail: iscmail@isc-ltd.com +----------------------------------------+ | | Positions | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Steve Elliott, Faculty: University of Southampton, UK University of Southampton Institute of Sound and Vibration Research Lectureship/Senior Lectureship in Signal Processing An opportunity has arisen to appoint a HEFCE-funded Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the Signal Processing and Control Group of the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research. The Lecturer would be expected to contribute to the strong research activity within the Group by supervising Ph.D. students, contributing to and initiating external grant applications and developing their own areas of research. They would also be expected to teach on the undergraduate and Masters programmes and contribute to the administrative tasks of the Institute. Candidates with a strong background in any area of signal processing relevant to sound and vibration are encouraged to apply, but applicants are particularly sought with research interests in the application of signal processing to hearing, speech or sound reproduction. The salary will be in the range BP 22,191 to BP 33,679 pa on Lecturer Grade A/B or BP 35,251 to BP 39,958 pa on the Senior Lecturer Grade. For informal enquires about the post, please contact Professor S.J. Elliott, Signal Processing and Control Group, Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ (tel: 023 80 592384; e-mail: sje@isvr.soton.ac.uk; fax: 023 80 593190). Applications forms and job description may be obtained from the Personnel Department, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ; Tel: 023 8059 2750; email: recruit@soton.ac.uk or minicom: 023 8059 5595. To be returned no later than 23rd June 2003. Please quote reference number 02R0722. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Michael J. Pont, PDFs: University of Leicester, UK Design and Implementation of Safety-Critical Control and Monitoring Systems University of Leicester, UK Post ref: R9564/GD Applications are invited for two post-doctoral positions, which are supported by an award from the Leverhulme Trust. Salary will be on the R&AIA scale (BP 18,265 to BP27,339 per year) The successful applicants will work in the Embedded Systems Laboratory (ESL) at the University of Leicester. Previous work by ESL researchers has resulted in the creation of a comprehensive "pattern language" that supports the development of software for systems employing co-operative scheduling and a time-triggered system architecture. The present project will build on the results of these previous studies. The work will involve both theoretical and empirical comparisons of different software architectures for use in distributed embedded systems: the particular focus will be on safety-critical control and monitoring systems. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant area. Informal enquiries to Dr. Michael J. Pont (M.Pont@le.ac.uk). Further information: http://www.le.ac.uk/eg/embedded/ Application forms etc: http://www.le.ac.uk/personnel/jobs Application forms and further particulars can also be requested: - by e-mail: personnel@le.ac.uk - by telephone: +44 (0)116 252 5114 - by fax: +44 (0)116 252 5140 Please note that CVs will only be accepted in support of a fully completed application form. Closing date: 13 June 2003 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Rafael Fierro, PhD: Oklahoma State University, USA Graduate Research Fellowships in Multi-Vehicle Coordination MARHES Lab Oklahoma State University School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Applications at the Ph.D., level are solicited from students interested in Intelligent Multi-Robot Systems. This research program addresses issues in the design, multi-sensor integration, rapid deployment, reconfiguration, communication, and coordination of autonomous vehicles. Applicants are expected to have a strong background and interest in one or more of the following areas: Hybrid and Embedded Systems, Nonlinear Control, Robotics, Computer Vision, and Machine Learning. Strong programming skills (C++ and Matlab) are a definite plus. Informal inquiries about the positions may be made either by email or phone (+1 405 744 1328). Please send, preferably in electronic form (PS, PDF or plain text): CV, transcripts, a statement of research interests, list of publications, and the names and contact information of two academic referees to: Dr. Rafael Fierro Oklahoma State University School of Electrical and Computer Engineering 202 Engineering South Stillwater OK 74078-5032 Tel. (405) 744 1328 Fax (405) 744 9198 e-mail: rfierro@okstate.edu http://rfierro.okstate.edu/marhes/ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Graham Moore, PhD: University of Melbourne, Australia A scholarship (AUD 24,000 pa for 3 years) and project operating funding are available at the University of Melbourne to investigate the automation of measurement of low frequency defects in biological materials. The project will probably involve investigation of a system for automated sample preparation and presentation to a real time image analysis system. Further details can be found at http://www.jason.unimelb.edu.au/ by doing a "quick search" for project number 1276 Non-Australian citizens or permanent residents should note that the scholarship does not cover tuition fees. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: H.J. Marquez, Post-Doc: University of Alberta, Canada Applications are invited from well qualified candidates for a postdoctoral position in the Advanced Control Systems Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta. The position is funded through an agreement between University of Alberta, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and an industrial partner, and requires research in the application of advanced control methods to cogeneration systems, working with Drs. H. J. Marquez and T. Chen. Candidates should have a strong background in Dynamical Systems and Control Theory, along with a good record of publications and demonstrated experience in robust control (with experience designing controllers using H-infinity, LMI, and/or Model Predictive Control methods) and nonlinear dynamical systems and control using Lyapunov methods. Knowledge and experience with cogeneration systems would be considered an asset. The Advanced Control Systems Laboratory is committed to excellence in research. The successful candidate will tackle fundamental research problems working in close collaboration with a strong research group of students and faculty members. Send applications (preferably by e-mail) to Dr. H.J. Marquez, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6J 2V4, Canada, e-mail: marquez@ece.ualberta.ca. For further information about the University of Alberta and the Advanced Control Systems Laboratory visit our website: http://www.ece.ualberta.ca/~marquez/acsl/acsl.html *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Sunil K. Agrawal, Post-Doc: University of Delaware, USA Robotic Rehabilitation Departments of Physical Therapy and Mechanical Engineering University of Delaware A NIH post-doctoral fellowship is presently available in the Departments of Physical Therapy and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware to develop devices for robotic rehabilitation of stroke patients. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Biomedical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Mechatronics, electronics, data acquisition or control skills are required. Experience with functional electrical stimulation (FES) and robotic rehabilitation are also desired. Salary and benefits consistent with NIH stipend levels. For additional information or to apply for this position, please contact Dr. Stuart Binder-Macleod at sbinder@udel.edu. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Wim Michiels, Post-Doc, PhD: K.U. Leuven, Belgium Numerical methods for stability and control of forced systems with time-delay K.U. Leuvan, Belgium In the Scientific Computing Research Group of the Department of Computer Science of the K.U. Leuven a research position is available for a Post- doctoral researcher or a Ph.D. student on a project in the area of control of forced systems with time-delay. The project is of a multidisciplinary nature, with focus on theory, as well as implementation (development of numerical tools) and applications. The theoretical part consists of research on generalizations and extensions of the stability theory of time-varying and periodic control systems and the theory of vibrational control towards classes of systems with time-delay. The implementation part is devoted to the development of tools for the numerical stability and bifurcation analysis of forced systems with time- delay. Applications include vibrational control and control of chatter in mechanical tools (such as rotating cutting and milling machines). This part will of research will be in close collaboration with other research groups. The Scientific Computing Research Group participates in a Belgian inter- university network on systems and control (IAP-V, Inter-university Attraction Pole on Dynamical Systems and Control: Computation, Identification and Modelling, see http://www.auto.ucl.ac.be/IAPV/ ). Therefore the researcher will be encouraged to participate actively in this network and collaborate with other teams within the network. Candidates preferably have a background in the field of control of time-delay systems or in numerical bifurcation analysis. The position is available for 2 years (postdoc) or 4 years (Ph.D. student). Interested candidates should send their C.V. to Dirk Roose, Department of Computer Science, K.U. Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200A, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium, Dirk.Roose@cs.kuleuven.ac.be *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Minyue Fu, Res Assoc: University of Newcastle, Australia The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at University of Newcastle, Australia is seeking a Research Academic in Signal Processing, Communications and Control. This position is based in the Centre for Complex Systems and Control, funded by the Australian Research Council. This position is available on a fixed term basis for three years. The salary range is $54,031-$76,321 (Australian dollars), depending on qualifications. In addition, compulsory contributory superannuation is a condition of employment plus generous employer contribution of 17%. Essential criteria include: PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent relevant qualifications and experience; Demonstrated research experience in signal processing, communications and control. Desirable criteria include: University teaching experience; Experience in supervision of undergraduate projects. Applications close on Friday 13 June 2003. For more details and the application procedure, please see http://webtest.newcastle.edu.au/services/employment/adv/ra102_03.html *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Zidong Wang, Research Fellow: Brunel University, UK The Department of Information Systems and Computing at Brunel University is seeking a strongly motivated Research Fellow with a first rate PhD in the areas of control engineering, signal processing, computer science and applied mathematics. Intensive knowledge in two or more of the following areas would be required: (1) stochastic filtering and control, (2) robust filtering and control, (3) nonlinear filtering and control, (4) statistical signal processing, and (5) practical applications in control engineering and signal processing. A good publication record is desired. This EPSRC-funded position is available from August 2003 for 30 months. The starting salary for the successful applicant will be 20,311 Pounds per annum plus 1,638 Pounds per annum London Allowance. Informal enquiries about the position may be made to Dr. Zidong Wang, E-mail: Zidong.Wang@brunel.ac.uk, Tel.: 0044 1895 274000 ext. 3942. The closing date is June 15, 2003. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Rob Stengel, Research Position: Princeton University, USA Research Position in Systems Biology and Bioinformatics Princeton University Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering School of Engineering and Applied Science Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering invites applications for a research position. Responsibilities of this position involve studying new methods for cancer detection. We are seeking an individual with a broad understanding of dynamic system modeling and controls, computational neural networks, genetic algorithms, principles of molecular biology, statistical analysis of data, and a strong interest in developing techniques that will have clinical as well as research significance. The successful candidate will join a leading team of microbiologists, medical doctors, engineers, physicists, and mathematicians in a multi-disciplinary approach to molecular profiling of colon cancer. Well-developed computational skills are required, and a recent Ph.D. degree in engineering or science is preferred. Candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of past experience, and contact information for three references to: Attn: RFS/MAE Princeton University Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering D-216 Engineering Quadrangle Princeton, NJ 08544 USA Princeton University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. +----------------------------------------+ | | Books | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Gang Tao, Adaptive Control Design and Analysis Gang Tao, University of Virginia Publisher: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. (ISBN 0-471-27452-6; June 2003) This book presents and analyzes some common and effective adaptive control design approaches, including model reference adaptive control, adaptive pole placement control, and adaptive backstepping control. The book addresses both continuous-time and discrete-time adaptive control designs and their analysis; deals with both single-input, single-output and multi-input, multi-output systems; and employs both state feedback and output feedback. Design and analysis of various adaptive control systems are presented in a systematic and unified framework. The book is a collection of lectures on system modeling and stability, adaptive control formulation and design, stability and robustness analysis, and adaptive system illustration and comparison, aimed at reflecting the state of the art in adaptive control as well as at presenting its fundamentals. It is a comprehensive book which can be used as either an academic textbook or technical reference for graduate students, researchers, engineers, and interested undergraduate students in the fields of engineering, computer science, applied mathematics and others, who have prerequisites in linear systems and feedback control at the undergraduate level. Contents: Preface (8 pages) Chapter 1 Introduction (34 pages) 1.1 Feedback in Control Systems 1.2 System Modeling 1.3 Feedback Control 1.4 Adaptive Control System Prototypes 1.5 Simple Adaptive Control Systems Problems Chapter 2 Systems Theory (64 pages) 2.1 Dynamic System Models 2.2 System Characterizations 2.3 Signal Measures 2.4 Lyapunov Stability 2.5 Input--Output Stability 2.6 Signal Convergence Lemmas 2.7 Discrete-Time Systems 2.8 Operator Norms 2.9 Pole Placement Problems Chapter 3 Adaptive Parameter Estimation (50 pages) 3.1 A Parametrized System Model 3.2 Linear Parametric Models 3.3 Normalized Gradient Algorithm 3.4 Normalized Least-Squares Algorithm 3.5 Parameter Convergence 3.6 Discrete-Time Algorithms 3.7 Robustness of Adaptive Algorithms 3.8 Robust Adaptive Laws 3.9 Discussion Problems Advanced Topics Chapter 4 Adaptive State Feedback Control (46 pages) 4.1 Design for State Tracking 4.2 Design for Output Tracking 4.3 Disturbance Rejection 4.4 Parametrization of State Feedback 4.5 Discrete-Time Adaptive Control Problems Advanced Topics Chapter 5 Continuous-Time Model Reference Adaptive Control (76 pages) 5.1 Control System Structure 5.2 Model Reference Control 5.3 Adaptive Control 5.4 Robustness of MRAC 5.5 Robust MRAC 5.6 Design for Unknown High Frequency Gain 5.7 Discussion Problems Advanced Topics Chapter 6 Discrete-Time Model Reference Adaptive Control (24 pages) 6.1 Control System Structure 6.2 Model Reference Control 6.3 Adaptive Control Systems 6.4 Robustness of MRAC with L^{1 + alpha} Errors Problems Chapter 7 Indirect Adaptive Control (54 pages) 7.1 Model Reference Designs 7.2 Pole Placement Designs 7.3 Discrete-Time Adaptive Control Systems 7.4 Discussion Problems Chapter 8 A Comparison Study (22 pages) 8.1 Benchmark Example 8.2 Direct Adaptive Control Designs 8.3 Indirect Adaptive Control Design 8.4 Direct--Indirect Adaptive Control Design 8.5 Adaptive Backstepping Design Problems Advanced Topics Chapter 9 Multivariable Adaptive Control (134 pages) 9.1 Adaptive State Feedback Control 9.2 Model Reference Adaptive Control 9.3 Adaptive Backstepping Control 9.4 Adaptive Control of Robotic Systems 9.5 Discussion Problems Advanced Topics Chapter 10 Adaptive Control of Systems with Nonlinearities (72 pages) 10.1 Actuator Nonlinearity Compensation 10.2 State Feedback Inverse Control 10.3 Output Feedback Inverse Control 10.4 Designs for Multivariable Systems 10.5 Designs for Unknown Linear Dynamics 10.6 Designs for Nonlinear Dynamics 10.7 Discussion Problems Advanced Topics Bibliography (38 pages) Index (4 pages) Further info: http://www.people.virginia.edu/~gt9s/books.html#D Purchase: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471274526.html *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Ali H. Sayed, Fundamentals of Adaptive Filtering Ali H. Sayed John Wiley & Sons, NY, 2003 Hardcover 1168 pages, ISBN 0-471-46126-1 Description: This graduate-level textbook offers a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of adaptive filtering; a vast and fast-moving field. The book is logically organized, specific in its presentation of each topic, and far-reaching in scope. Throughout the presentation, special emphasis is placed on geometric constructions, energy conservation arguments, system-theoretic arguments, and linear algebraic formulations. The textbook offers a fresh, broad, and systematic treatment of of the field; it illustrates extensive commonalities that exist among different classes of adaptive algorithms and even among different filtering theories. The book also provides a uniform treatment of the subject matter, addressing some existing limitations, providing additional insights, and detailing extensions of current theory. The book is designed to be self-contained, with careful attention given to appendices, problems, examples, and a variety of practical computer projects. The bibliography is up-to-date with extensive commentaries on how the contributions relate to each other in time and in context. Each chapter includes concepts that reinforce the principles covered, bibliographic notes for further study, numerous problems that vary in difficulty and applications, computer projects that illustrate real-life applications, and several helpful appendices. MATLAB programs that solve all computer projects are available for download for free by all readers from the publisher's website. The computer projects feature topics such as linear and decision feedback equalization, channel estimation, beamforming, tracking of fading channels, line and acoustic echo cancellation, active noise control, OFDM receivers, CDMA receivers, and even finite precision effects. A complete solutions manual for all problems in the book is available to instructors upon request. Chapters: 1. Optimal Estimation. 2. Linear Estimation. 3. Constrained Linear Estimation. 4. Steepest-Descent Algorithms. 5. Stochastic-Gradient Algorithms. 6. Steady-State Performance of Adaptive Filters. 7. Tracking Performance of Adaptive Filters. 8. Finite-Precision Effects. 9. Transient Performance of Adaptive Filters. 10. Block Adaptive Filters. 11. The Least-Squares Criterion. 12. Recursive Least-Squares. 13. RLS Array Algorithms. 14. Fast Fixed-Order Filters. 15. Lattice Filters. 16. Laguerre Adaptive Filters. 17. Robust Adaptive Filters. You may read the preface of the book, check its table of contents, and also download a sample chapter at http://www.ee.ucla.edu/asl/publications/books.html *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Jean B. Lasserre, Markov Chains and Invariant Probabilities by O. Hernandez-Lerma and Jean B. Lasserre, Birkhauser Verlag, Progresss in Mathematics Series, Bale, 2003. ISBN : 3-7643-7000-9 This book conerns discrete-time homogeneous Markov chains that admit an invariant probability measure. the main objective is to give a systematic, self-contained presentation on some key issues about the ergodic behavior of that class of Markov chains. These issues include in particular, the various types of convergence of expected and pathwise occupation measures, and ergodic decompositions of the state space. Some of the results presented appear for the first time in book form. A distinguished feature of the book is the emphasis on the role of expected occupation measures to study the long-run behavior of Markov chains on uncountable spaces. The intended audience are graduate students and researchers in theoretical and applied probability, operations research, engineering and economics. See also http://www.laas.fr/~lasserre/books *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Seth Barnes, Nonlinear Control of Engineering Systems: A Lyapunov-Based Approach Warren E. Dixon, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN Aman Behal, Clemson University, Clemson, SC Darren M. Dawson, Clemson University, Clemson, SC Siddharth P. Nagarkatti, MKS Instruments, Methuen, MA June 2003/ 416 pp. / 104 ill. / Hardcover / $79.95 / ISBN: 0-8176-4265-X Recent advancements in Lyapunov-based design and analysis techniques have applications to a broad class of engineering systems, including mechanical, electrical, robotic, aerospace, and underactuated systems. This book provides a practical yet rigorous development of nonlinear, Lyapunov-based tools and their use in the solution of control-theoretic problems. Rich in motivating examples and new design techniques, the text balances theoretical foundations and real-world implementation. Intended for readers who have some knowledge of undergraduate systems theory, the book includes a wide range of applications making it suitable for an extensive audience. Graduate students and researchers in control systems, robotics, and applied mathematics, as well as professional engineers will appreciate the work’s combination of theoretical underpinnings and current and emerging engineering applications. For a full Table of Contents and book description, ordering information: http://www.birkhauser.com/detail.tpl?isbn=081764265X *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Volker Mehrmann, Perturbation Theory for Matrix Equations Mihail Konstantinov, Da-Wei Gu, Volker Mehrmann and Petko Petkov http://www.elsevier.com/inca/publications/store/6/7/2/8/5/2/index.htt Summary: The book is devoted to the perturbation analysis of matrix equations. The importance of perturbation analysis is that it gives a way to estimate the influence of measurement and/or parametric errors in mathematical models together with the rounding errors done in the computational process. The perturbation bounds may further be incorporated in accuracy estimates for the solution computed in finite arithmetic. This is necessary for the development of reliable computational methods, algorithms and software from the viewpoint of modern numerical analysis. In this book a general perturbation theory for algebraic matrix equations is presented. Local and non-local perturbation bounds are derived for general types of matrix equations as well as for the most important equations arising in linear algebra and control theory. A large number of examples, tables and figures is included in order to illustrate the perturbation techniques and bounds. Contents. 1. Introduction 2. Perturbation problems 3. Problems with explicit solutions 4. Problems with implicit solutions 5. Singular problems 6. Perturbation bounds 7. General Sylvester equations 8. Specific Sylvester equations 9. General Lyapunov equations 10.Lyapunov equations in control theory 11.General quadratic equations 12.Continuous-time Riccati equations 13.Coupled Riccati equations 14.General fractional-affine equations 15.Symmetric fractional-affine equations Appendices A. Elements of algebra and analysis B. Unitary and orthogonal decompositions C. Kronecker product of matrices D. Fixed point principles E. Sylvester operators F. Lyapunov operators G. Lyapunov-like operators H. Notation *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Derong Liu and Panos J. Antsaklis, Stability and Control of Dynamical Systems with Applications: A Tribute to Anthony N. Michel Derong Liu and Panos J. Antsaklis (Eds) Birkhauser, Boston, MA, 2003, ISBN 0-8176-3233-6 / 480 pages The 21 invited chapters in this book are an outgrowth of a workshop to honor Anthony N. Michel on the occasion of his retirement. The workshop provided a venue for researchers, colleagues, friends, and students to pay tribute to Michel's significant contributions to the systems and control community; at the same time, the workshop also served as a forum to explore topics and applications related to the stability and control of dynamical systems. The chapters are thematically organized into three main areas related to Michel's work. Part 1 contains seven chapters examining issues in stability analysis of dynamical systems; Part 2 includes six chapters dealing with artificial neural networks and signal processing; Part 3 contains eight chapters treating power systems and control systems. For ordering information, please visit http://www.birkhauser.com/detail.tpl?isbn=0817632336 or http://www.birkhauser.com or email to dliu@ece.uic.edu or antsaklis.1@nd.edu Contents: Foreword Preface Anthony N. Michel: A Friend, a Scholar, and a Mentor List of Contributors PART I: ISSUES IN STABILITY ANALYSIS 1. Wave-Digital Concepts and Relativity Theory Alfred Fettweis 2. Time, Systems, and Control: Qualitative Properties and Methods Lyubomir T. Gruyitch 3. Asymptotic Stability of Multibody Attitude Systems Jinglai Shen, Amit K. Sanyal, and N. Harris McClamroch 4. Robust Regulation of Polytopic Uncertain Linear Hybrid Systems with Networked Control System Applications Hai Lin and Panos J. Antsaklis 5. Stability Analysis of Swarms in a Noisy Environment Kevin M. Passino 6. Stability of Discrete Time-Varying Linear Delay Systems and Applications to Network Control Mihail L. Sichitiu and Peter H. Bauer 7. Stability and L2 Gain Analysis of Switched Symmetric Systems Guisheng Zhai PART II: NEURAL METWORKS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING 8. Approximation of Input-Output Maps using Gaussian Radial Basis Functions Irwin W. Sandberg 9. Blind Source Recovery: A State-Space Formulation Khurram Waheed and Fathi M. Salem 10. Direct Neural Dynamic Programming Lei Yang, Russell Enns, Yu-Tsung Wang, and Jennie Si 11. Online Approximation-Based Aircraft State Estimation Jay Farrell, Manu Sharma, and Marios Polycarpou 12. Evolutionary Multiobjective Optimization: Qualitative Analysis and Design Implementation Gary G. Yen 13. Set-Membership Adaptive Filtering Yih-Fang Huang PART III: POWER SYSTEMS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS 14. Trajectory Sensitivity Theory in Nonlinear Dynamical Systems: Some Power System Applications M. A. Pai and Trong B. Nguyen 15. Emergency Control and Special Protection Systems in Large Electric Power Systems Vijay Vittal 16. Power System Stability: New Opportunities for Control Anjan Bose 17. Data Fusion Modeling for Groundwater Systems using Generalized Kalman Filtering David W. Porter 18. (Control, Output) Synthesis: Algebraic Paradigms Michael K. Sain and Bostwick F. Wyman 19. The Adaptive Dynamic Programming Theorem John J. Murray, Chadwick J. Cox, and Richard E. Saeks 20. Reliability of SCADA Systems in Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms Kelvin T. Erickson, E. Keith Stanek, Egemen Cetinkaya, Shari Dunn-Norman, and Ann Miller 21. Power Control and Call Admission Control for DS-CDMA Cellular Networks Derong Liu, Yi Zhang, and Sanqing Hu Index *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Seth Barnes, Stability of Time-Delay Systems Keqin Gu, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville Vladimir L. Kharitonov, CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico Jie Chen, University of California-Riverside June 2003/ 376 pp. / 16 ill. / Hardcover / $79.95 / ISBN 0-8176-4212-9 For both their theoretical and practical impact, time-delay systems have been an enduring theme in the study of differential equations, stochastic processes, game theory, and systems theory. The subject has broad applications to a number of areas, including mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering, mathematics, biology, and economics. This book is a self-contained, coherent presentation of the background and progress of the stability of time-delay systems. Focusing on techniques, tools, and advances in numerical methods and optimization algorithms, the authors develop material, which up until now, has been scattered in technical journals and conference proceedings. Special emphasis is placed on systems with uncertainty and stability criteria which can be computationally implemented. Requiring only basic knowledge of linear systems and Lyapunov stability theory, “Stability of Time-Delay Systems” will be accessible to a broad audience of researchers, professional engineers, and graduate students. It may be used for self-study or as a reference; portions of the text may be used in advanced graduate courses and seminars. For full Table of Contents and book description, as well as ordering information, please visit: http://www.birkhauser.com/detail.tpl?isbn=0817642129 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: George Yin, Stochastic Approximation and Recursive Algorithms and Applications by Harold J. Kushner and G. George Yin Second Edition, Springer-Verlag, New York, 2003 The book presents a thorough development of the modern theory of stochastic approximation or recursive stochastic algorithms for both constrained and unconstrained problems. There is a complete development of both probability one and weak convergence methods for very general noise processes. The proofs of convergence use the ODE method, the most powerful to date, with which the asymptotic behavior is characterized by the limit behavior of a mean ODE. The assumptions and methods of proofs are designed to cover the needs of recent applications. The development proceeds from simple to complex problems, allowing the underlying ideas to be more easily understood. Rate of convergence, iterate averaging, high-dimensional problems, stability-ODE methods, two-time-scale problems, asynchronous and decentralized algorithms, state-dependent noise, stability methods for correlated noise, perturbed test function methods, and large deviations methods, are covered. Many motivational examples from learning theory, ergodic cost problems for discrete-event systems, wireless communications, adaptive control, signal processing, and elsewhere, illustrate the applications of the theory. This second edition is a thorough revision, although the main features and the structure remain unchanged. It contains many additional applications, more detailed discussion, and improved methods. To see the preface and table of contents, please visit the website: http://www.springer-ny.com/detail.tpl?isbn=0387008942 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Seth Barnes, Switching in Systems and Control Daniel Liberzon, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign June 2003/ 248 pp. / 43 ill. / Hardcover / $69.95 / ISBN: 0-8176-4297-8 This book examines switched systems from a control-theoretic perspective, focusing on stability analysis and control synthesis of systems that combine continuous dynamics with switching events. The theory of such switched systems is related to the study of hybrid systems, which has recently attracted considerable attention among control theorists, computer scientists, and practicing engineers. Aimed at readers with a background in systems and control, this book bridges the gap between classical mathematical control theory and the interdisciplinary field of hybrid systems. Requiring only familiarity with the basic theory of linear systems, the book is suitable as a text for a graduate course on switched systems and switching control. It may also serve as an introduction to this active area of research for control theorists and mathematicians, as well as a useful reference for experts in the field. Partial Table of Contents: Preface * Part I. INTRODUCTION * Chapter 1: Basic Concepts * Part II. STABILITY OF SWITCHED SYSTEMS * Chapter 2: Stability under Arbitrary Switching * Chapter 3: Stability under Constrained Switching * Part III. SWITCHING CONTROL * Chapter 4: Systems not Stabilizable by Continuous Feedback * Chapter 5: Systems with Sensor or Actuator Constraints * Chapter 6: Systems with Large Modeling Uncertainty * Part IV. SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL * Appendix A. Stability * Appendix B. Lie Algebras * Notes and References * Bibliography * Notation * Index For a full Table of Contents and book description, as well as ordering information, please visit: http://www.birkhauser.com/detail.tpl?isbn=0817642978 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Seth Barnes, Wavelets and Signal Processing Lokenath Debnath, University of Texas Pan American, Edinburg, TX June 2003/ 432 pp. / 108 ill. / Hardcover / $79.95 / ISBN: 0-8176-4235-8 The mathematical theory of wavelet analysis and its applications have grown considerably over the past twenty years. Wavelet analysis is now an integral part of the solution to difficult problems in fields as diverse as signal processing, computer vision, data compression, pattern recognition, image processing, computer graphics, medical imaging, and defense technology. The present volume is an interdisciplinary digest of recent developments, open questions, and unsolved problems for future research in these rapidly growing areas. Rich in applications and methods, and complete with up-to-date bibliographies, this book is an excellent text/reference for advanced students, researchers, and practitioners in wavelets, wavelet transforms, signal processing and time-frequency signal analysis. Professionals working in electrical and computer engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, biomedical engineering, physics, optics, and fluid mechanics will also find the book a valuable resource. For a full Table of Contents and book description, as well as ordering information, please visit: http://www.birkhauser.com/detail.tpl? isbn=0817642358 +----------------------------------------+ | | Journals | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Yu-Chu Tian, CFP: Advance Control And Real-Time Systems Special Issue on "Advance Control And Real-Time Systems" in the journal Developments In Chemical Engineering & Mineral Processing Guest Editors: - Professor You-Xian Sun, Dept of Control Sci & Eng, Zhejiang University Yuquan Campus, Hangzhou 310027, PR China (qlin@iipc.zju.edu.cn); - Dr. Yu-Chu Tian, School of Software Eng & Data Communications, Faculty of Information Technology, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane 4001, Australia (y.tian@qut.edu.au, http://www.fit.qut.edu.au/~tian). Recent progress in the research and development of Advanced Control and Real- Time Systems has inspired the editors of the Developments in Chemical Engineering and Mineral Processing Journal to dedicate a special volume to these areas. The editorial board has invited Prof. You-Xian Sun and Dr. Yu- Chu Tian to edit this special issue as guest editors. Contributions that address recent advances in advanced control and real-time systems are solicited. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: process modeling, identification, and estimation; model-based control; nonlinear control; plant-wide control; inferential control; adaptive control; real-time optimization and control; neural network; intelligent control; complex systems; system design and integration methodology; hardware/software co-design; scheduling and execution time analysis; models of computation and formal methods; real-time programming and software; real-time communications; real-time networks; reliability, safety, and fault tolerance; performance evaluation; real-time sensing and control; automation instruments and equipment. Papers are invited on the above mentioned topics and related aspects. Priority will be given to papers that discuss novel theories, new and innovative strategies, novel applications, or the definition of new problem areas. Of particular interest are papers that present a new or novel application of advanced control and/or real-time systems or demonstrate how industry and/or society can benefit from advanced control, real-time systems, and related technologies. State-of-the-art review papers are encouraged. Papers that demonstrate the application of existing theory to new problem areas are also welcome. The contribution of the paper to the advancement of the state-of-the-art should be clearly stated. The papers will be peer reviewed. Interested authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts by 15 November 2003. The authors are asked to adhere to the Instructions to Authors of the journal as closely as possible (http://www.cage.curtin.edu.au/DCEMPJ/). Please submit your manuscripts to one of the guest editors: Professor You- Xian Sun (qlin@iipc.zju.edu.cn), Dr. Yu-Chu Tian (y.tian@qut.edu.au). *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Hans Schneider, CFP: Linear Algebra and its Applications LINEAR ALGEBRA AND ITS APPLICATIONS Special issue on Matrices and Mathematical Biology Submission deadline extended to 30 November 2003 The Special Issue of LAA dedicated to Matrices and Mathematical Biology is intended to both foster and accelerate cross fertilization between those working primarily in linear algebra and those working primarily in mathematical biology. The editors hope that such an issue of LAA will be of benefit to both fields. This special issue will be open for all submissions containing new and meaningful results that advance interaction between linear algebra and mathematical biology. The editors welcome submissions in which linear algebraic methods play an important role for novel approaches to problems arising in mathematical biology, or in which investigations in mathematical biology motivate new tools and problems in linear algebra. Survey papers which discuss specific areas involving the interaction between biology and linear algebra, particularly where such interaction has been successful, are also very welcome. Areas and topics of interest for the special issue include, but are not limited to: metabolistic pathways statistical data analysis linear algebra problems in graph partitioning matrix population models model discrimination in biokinetics linear algebra problems in network analysis and synchronization subspace oriented eigenvalue problems aggregation/disaggregation or related techniques hidden Markov models epidemic models modelling phylogenetic trees All papers submitted must meet the publication standards of Linear Algebra and its Applications and will be refereed in the usual way. They should be submitted to one of the special editors of this issue listed below by 30 November 2003. Michael Dellnitz Department of Mathematics and Computer Science University of Paderborn D-33095 Paderborn Germany dellnitz@upb.de Steve Kirkland Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of Regina Regina, Saskatchewan Canada S4S 0A2 kirkland@math.uregina.ca Michael Neumann Department of Mathematics University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut O6269-3OO9 USA neumann@math.uconn.edu Christof Schuette Department of Mathematics & Computer Science Numerical Mathematics/Scientific Computing Free University Berlin Arnimallee 2-6 D-14195 Berlin Germany schuette@math.fu-berlin.de *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Li-Chen Fu, Contents: Asian Journal of Control Asian Journal of Control Vol. 5, Nol. 2, June, 2003 CONTENTS Regular: 1. Title: Robust H_ Control Problem for General Nonlinear Systems with Uncertainty Author: Jenq-Lang Wu and Tsu-Tian Lee 2. Title: An Automatic Building Approach to Special Takagi-Sugeno Fuzzy Network for Unknown Plant Modeling and Stable Control Author: Chia-Feng Juang 3. Title: Fuzzy Sliding Mode Control for Ship Roll Stabilization Author: Shyh-Leh Chen and Wei-Chih Hsu 4. Title: Design of Robust Pole Assignment Based on Pareto-Optimal Solutions Author: Takanori Tagami and Kenji Ikeda 5. Title: PID Performance Tuning Methods for a Robotic Manipulator Based on ISS Author: Youngjin Choi and Wan Kyun Chung 6. Title: Optimal Process Control Using Neural Networks Author: Radhakant Padhi and S. N. Balakrishnan 7. Title: A Stable Output Feedback Position Control with Integral Action for Robot Manipulators Author: Jose Alvarez-Ramirez, Rafael Kelly and Ilse Cervantes 8. Title: Sliding Mode Control for Invertible Systems Based on a Direct Design of Interactors Author: Tsutomu Mita, Taek-Kun Nam and Xin Xin 9. Title: Dynamical Output Feedback Stabilization of MIMO Bilinear Systems with Undamped Natural Response Author: Guoping Lu, Yufan Zheng and Cishen Zhang 10. Title: Indexing Valve Plate Pump: Modeling and Control Author: X. Zhang, J. Cho and S. S. Nair 11. Title: Characterisation of Receding Horizon Control for Constrained Linear Systems Author: Maria M. Seron, Graham C. Goodwin and Jose A. De Dona Brief: 12. Title: Determination of the Phase Current Waveform for a Disc-Type Axial- Flux Wheel Motor Author: Yee-Pien Yang, Yih-Ping Luh and Yann-Guang Pan 13. Title: Plotting Robust Root Locus for Polynomial Families of Multilinear Parameter Dependence Based on Zero Inclusion/Exclusion Tests Author: Chyi Hwang and Shih-Feng Yang 14. Title: Reliable State Feedback Control Synthesis for Uncertain Linear Systems Author: Guang-Hong Yang, Jian Liang Wang, Yeng Chai Soh and Kok-Yong Lou 15. Title: On Velocity-Based Local Model Networks for Nonlinear Identification Author: Seamus C. McLoone and George W. Irwin 16. Title: Time Varying Deadbeat Control of High Order Chained Systems Author: Tsutomu Mita and Taek Kun Nam 17. Title: Modified Weak-Pseudo-Sliding Mode Controller with One Sampling Period Computation Delay Author: Kuo-Ming Chang, Chieh-Li Chen and Zhi-Hong Zhu *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: H. Kwakernaak, Contents: Automatica, July, 2003 Volume 39, Issue 7 For the cumulative table of contents 1963-present and new submissions visit http://www.autsubmit.com Survey papers J-M. Dion, C. Commault, J. van der Woude Generic properties and control of linear structured systems: A survey Regular papers S. Jorgensen, G. Zaccour A differential game of retailer promotions L. Benvenuti, M. D. Di Benedetto, S. Di Gennaro, A. Sangiovanni-Vincentelli Individual cylinder characteristic estimation for a spark injection engine Hao Ying A general technique for deriving analytical structure of fuzzy controllers using arbitrary trapezoidal input fuzzy sets and Zadeh fuzzy logic AND operator Brief papers Y. S. Hung, Fuwen Yang Robust H(infinity) filtering with error variance constraints for discrete time-varying systems with uncertainty E. Delgado, A. Barreiro Sonar-based robot navigation using nonlinear robust observers D. U. Campos-Delgado, K .Zhou A parametric optimization approach to H-infty and H2 strong stabilization H. Habbi, M. Zelmat, B. Ould Bouamama A dynamic fuzzy model for a drum boiler-turbine system L. B. Jemaa, E. J. Davison Limiting performance of optimal linear discrete filters G. Tortora, B. Kouvaritakis, D. W. Clarke Fault-accommodation with intelligent sensors Yong-Yan Cao, Zongli Lin Stability analysis of discrete-time systems with actuator saturation by a saturation-dependent Lyapunov function M. D. S. Aliyu A transformation approach for solving the Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equation in H-2 deterministic and stochastic optimal control of affine nonlinear systems R. R. Costa, Liu Hsu, A. K. Imai, P. Kokotovic Lyapunov-based adaptive control of MIMO systems H. G. Tanner, K. J. Kyriakopoulos Backstepping for non smooth systems J. Schoukens, J. G. Nemeth, P. Crama, Y. Rolain, R. Pintelon Fast approximate identification of nonlinear systems E. N. Sanchez, A. G. Loukianov, R. A. Felix Recurrent neural block form control M. Guay, T. Zhang Adaptive extremum seeking control of nonlinear dynamic systems with parametric uncertainties M. P. Niemiec, C. Kravaris Nonlinear model-state feedback control for nonminimum-phase processes Technical communiques P. Zhang, S. X. Ding, G. Z. Wang, D. H. Zhou A frequency domain approach to fault detection in sampled-data systems Qing-Chang Zhong Robust stability analysis of simple systems controlled over communication networks Book reviews S. Mukhopadhyay Neural and adaptive systems: Fundamentals through simulations, by J.C. Principe, N.R. Euliano and W.C. Lefebvre Jerawan Chudoung Iterative dynamic programming, by Rein Luus A. Sparks Advances in aircraft flight control, by Mark B. Tischler Zhong-Ping Jiang Control of complex systems, by K. Astrom, P. Albertos, M. Blanke, A. Isidori, W. Schaufelberger and R. Sanz *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** CONTENTS: CONTROL AND INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contents: Control and Intelligent Systems Contributed by: Clarence de Silva , <">> VOLUME 31 / Number 2 / 2003 Robust Longitudinal Aircraft Control Based on an Adaptive Fuzzy Logic Algorithm: A.L. Elshafei Multiple Model Approach by Orthonormal Bases for Controller Design: G.G. Yen, S.-B. Lee Robust Stabilization of Measure Differential Systems with Impulse, Time Delay and Nonlinear Uncertainty: D. Yue, S. Won A Novel Adaptive Controller using Fuzzy Estimators: L. Schnitman, T. Yoneyama A Modified PID Controller (PIIsD) for Controllable Linear Time-invariant Single-input/Single-output Systems: S.M. Radaideh, M.T. Hayajneh Flight Control System Design using Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms: K.D. Kumar Direct Adaptive Fuzzy Control of Nonlinear System--Class with Application: H. Chekireb, M. Tadjine, D. Bouchaffra Information for Submission of Papers to Journals Upcoming IASTED Conferences For paper submission information please go to: http://www.actapress.com/journals/journals.htm *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** CONTENTS: JOURNAL OF DYNAMICAL AND CONTROL SYSTEMS *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contents: Journal of Dynamical and Control Systems Contributed by: Yuri L. Sachkov, Journal of Dynamical and Control Systems Incorporating Dynamics and Control Vol 9, No. 3 July 2003 http://www.kluweronline.com/issn/1079-2724 Contents: Normalizable, integrable, and linearizable saddle points for complex quadratic systems in C^2 C. Christopher, P. Mardesic, and C. Rousseau, pp. 311--363 Time-varying z-transform for the analysis of discrete-time linear time periodic systems A. Garcia Iturricha, J. Sabatier, and A. Oustaloup, pp. 365--392 On some aspects of the Deligne--Simpson problem V.P. Kostov, pp. 393--436 Relations between some quantities in classical thermodynamics and abstract dynamics. Beyond hyperbolicity A.M. Meson and F. Vericat, pp. 437--448 On new forms of the ergodic theorem V.V. Kozlov and D.V. Treschev, pp. 449--453 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Hans Schneider, Contents: Linear Algebra and its Applications Volume 368, Pages 1-388 (15 July 2003) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/issue/5653-2003-996319999-433305 TABLE OF CONTENTS An SVD-like matrix decomposition and its applications, Pages 1-24 Hongguo Xu Completions of partial P-matrices with acyclic or non-acyclic associated graph, Pages 25-51 C. Jordan, J. R. Torregrosa and A. M. Urbano Existence and construction of nonnegative matrices with complex spectrum, Pages 53-69 Oscar Rojo and Ricardo L. Soto Inequalities for numerical invariants of sets of matrices, Pages 71-81 Jairo Bochi On the positive definite solutions of the matrix equations Xs+/-ATX-tA=In, Pages 83-97 Xin-Guo Liu and Hua Gao Some determinantal inequalities for Hadamard product of matrices, Pages 99-106 Shencan Chen The number of nonconstant invariant polynomials of matrices with several prescribed blocks, Pages 107-116 Gloria Cravo and Fernando C. Silva Enumeration of orbits on cycles for linear and affine groups, Pages 117-127 Daniele A. Gewurz Null spaces of correlation matrices, Pages 129-157 Wayne Barrett and Stephen Pierce Total dilations, Pages 159-169 Jean-Christophe Bourin The doubly graded matrix cone and Ferrers matrices, Pages 171-190 Geir Dahl On semigroups of normal matrices, Pages 191-195 Bojana Zalar The dynamic feedback equivalence over principal ideal domains, Pages 197-208 Jose A. Hermida-Alonso and M. T. Trobajo The edge-isoperimetric problem on the 600-vertex regular solid, Pages 209-228 L. H. Harper and D. Dreier Additive mappings on von Neumann algebras preserving absolute values, Pages 229-241 M. Radjabalipour Lattices generated by orbits of subspaces under finite singular unitary group and its characteristic polynomials, Pages 243-268 You Gao An improved upper bound for Laplacian graph eigenvalues, Pages 269-278 Kinkar ch. Das A Schur complement approach to a general extrapolation algorithm, Pages 279- 301 C. Brezinski and M. Redivo Zaglia Positive definite Hankel matrices of minimal condition, Pages 303-314 J. M. Varah Partitioning the edge set of a bipartite graph into chain packings: complexity of some variations, Pages 315-327 D. de Werra Effect of linear perturbation on spectra of matrices, Pages 329-342 R. Alam and S. Bora The continuous-time Rayleigh quotient flow on the sphere, Pages 343-357 R. Mahony and P. -A. Absil Finite Blaschke products of contractions, Pages 359-370 Hwa-Long Gau and Pei Yuan Wu Asymptotic similarity-preserving linear maps on , Pages 371-378 Guoxing Ji On the Laplacian spectral radius of a tree, Pages 379-385 Ji-Ming Guo Author index, Pages 387-388 Lists of Editors, Pages ii-iii *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Karen Hillmansen, Contents: Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control 2003; 25(2) A rational spline model approximation and control of output probability density functions for dynamic stochastic systems Wang H.; Yue H., pp. 93-105 Output feedback H control for a class of uncertain nonlinear discrete-time delay systems Guo L.; Chen W.-H., pp. 107-121 Improving the performance of CMFD applications using multiple classifiers and a fusion framework Parikh C.R.; Pont M.J.; Jones N.B.; Schlindwein F.S., pp. 123-144 Design of a sliding mode controller with a nonlinear time-varying sliding surface Tokat S.; Eksin I.; Güzelkaya M.; Söylemez M.T., pp. 145-162 Robustness analysis of control systems with mixed perturbations Tan N.; Atherton D.P., pp. 163-184 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Dr. Aghalaya S. Vatsala, CALL FOR PAPERS International Journal of Hybrid Systems Editor-in-Chief: Professor V. Lakshmikantham Florida Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mathematical Sciences Melbourne, FL, 32901-6988, U.S.A. Managing Editor: Professor A. S. Vatsala University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Dept. of Mathematics, Lafayette, LA, 70504-1010 U. S. A. International Journal of Hybrid Systems is an English language journal published quarterly on research in this important area. Hybrid systems research is devoted to modeling, design and validation of interacting systems of continuous process (plants) and computer programs (control automata). The methodologies of hybrid systems address the growing demand for control systems that are capable of controlling complex nonlinear continuous plants with discrete intelligent controllers. The theory of hybrid systems offers a logical, mathematical and computational framework for understanding and designing complex heterogeneous systems. The theory of hybrid systems has become a distinctive branch of investigation by providing computationally effective methodologies for implementation of digital programs that design or modify the control law. The areas of science and engineering that can be brought to bear on the issue of hybrid control encompass mathematical, engineering and computer science disciplines. We encourage the submission of papers on all areas of hybrid systems including theory, modeling and software tools relevant to applications such as avionics, highway traffic control, air traffic control, distributed autonomous control, management synchronization, discrete event systems and real time systems. Address for submissions and subscriptions: Professor A. S. Vatsala Department of Mathematics University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA 70504, U. S. A E-Mail: vatsala@louisiana.edu http://www.ucs.louisiana.edu/~asv5357/journal.html +----------------------------------------+ | | Conferences | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: George Yin and Qing Zhang, 2003 AMS-IMS-SIAM Joint Summer Research Conference in Mathematics of Finance, Snowbird, Utah, June 22-June 27, 2003 As a rapidly expanding and growing discipline, mathematics of finance involves a wide spectrum of techniques that go far beyond the traditional applied mathematics. Stochastic calculus, dynamic programming, and partial differential equations have become indispensable tools to finance--a discipline that previously relied on "a collection of anecdotes, rules of thumb, and shuffling of accounting data." As a major impetus to the development of financial management and economics, the research in mathematics of finance has had a major impact on the global economy. For instance, using stochastic calculus in pricing of options has become a standard practice nowadays. The rapid progress in financial engineering has necessitated communication and networking among researchers in different disciplines. The main purpose of the conference is to bring together researchers from mathematical sciences, finance, economics, and engineering, to review and to update the recent advances, and to identify future directions of mathematics of finance. This conference will focus on scientific topics that include but are not limited to valuation of contingent claims and dynamic hedging, consumption- investment models and portfolio management, risk assessment and management using financial derivatives. Further details of the conference together with a list of invited speakers can be found in the web site: http://www.ams.org/meetings/src-fleming.html *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: R. Srikant, 41st Annual Allerton Conference On Communication, Control, And Computing October 1 – 3, 2003 The Forty-First Annual Allerton Conference on Communication, Control, and Computing will be held from Wednesday, October 1 through Friday, October 3, 2003, at the Allerton House, the conference center of the University of Illinois. Allerton House is located twenty-six miles southwest of the Urbana- Champaign campus of the University, in a wooded area on the Sangamon River. It is part of the fifteen-hundred acre Robert Allerton Park, a complex of natural and man-made beauty designated as a National natural landmark. The Allerton Park has twenty miles of well-maintained trails and a living gallery of formal gardens, studded with sculptures collected from around the world. Papers presenting original research are solicited in the areas of communication systems, communication and computer networks, detection and estimation theory, information theory, error control coding, source coding and data compression, queueing networks, control systems, robust and nonlinear control, adaptive control, optimization, dynamic games, large scale systems, robotics and automation, manufacturing systems, discrete event systems, intelligent control, multivariable control, computer vision based control, learning theory, neural networks, VLSI architectures for communications and signal processing, and automated highway systems. Also solicited are organized sessions for the Conference; prospective organizers should discuss their plans with the Conference co-chairs before sending a formal proposal. This year the plenary lecture will be delivered by Professor Jessy W. Grizzle of the University of Michigan. It is scheduled for Friday, October 3, and is entitled "Control and Underactuation in Mechanical Bipedal Locomotion." Information for authors: Regular papers, suitable for presentation in twenty minutes, as well as short papers, suitable for presentation in ten minutes, are solicited. The purpose of the short paper category is to encourage authors to present preliminary results of their work. Regular papers will be published in full (subject to a maximum length of ten 8.5" x 11" pages) in the Conference Proceedings, while short papers will be limited to two-page summaries in the Proceedings. For reviewing purposes regular papers, a title and a five-to-ten page extended abstract, includingzreferences and sufficient detail to permit careful reviewing, are required. For short papers, a title and a three-to- five page summary are required. Manuscripts that are submitted as regular papers but cannot be accommodated in that category will be considered in the short paper category, unless the authors indicate otherwise. Manuscripts must be submitted by Thursday, July 3, 2003 following the instructions at the Conference website: http://www.comm.csl.uiuc.edu/allerton. Authors will be notified of acceptance via e-mail by August 8, 2003, at which time they will also be sent detailed instructions for the preparation of their papers for the Proceedings. A final version of presented papers must be submitted electronically prior to the end of the Conference. Conference Co-Chairs: R. Srikant and Venu Veeravalli Email: allerton@csl.uiuc.edu http://www.comm.csl.uiuc.edu/allerton Coordinated Science Laboratory And The Department Of Electrical And Computer Engineering University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Tatiana V. Guy, 4th International PhD Workshop Information Technologies and Control: Young Generation Viewpoint September 16-20, 2003 Libverda, Czech Republic The series of Workshops "Young Generation Viewpoint" is traditionally intended for students, young researchers and engineers both from academy and industry. The aim of this Workshop is to bring together young people working in the field of Information Technologies and Control. Emphasis is placed on the exchange of ideas, results, experience and opinions. Topics relevant to the Workshop include: system identification and signal processing; control (traditional, intelligent, adaptive, etc.); modelling of complex systems (classical, hierarchical, Bayesian, graphical networks); soft computing (neural, genetic, fuzzy algorithms, etc.); image processing; pattern recognition; artificial intelligence; software issues (parallel computing, distributed and network computing, data visualization); decision making (decision support, data mining); real-life applications. Deadlines: Deadline for submission of extended abstract: June 15, 2003. Notification of acceptance: June 30, 2003 For further information, please consult the web page http://www.utia.cas.cz/AS/ACTIVITY/WORKSHOPS/PHD2003/phd2003.html Contacts: Dr. Kvìtoslav Belda PhD Workshop IT&C 2003 Institute of Information Theory and Automation P.O.Box 18 182 08 Prague 8 Czech Republic Fax: (420) 26605 2068 e-mail: belda@utia.cas.cz *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Iven Mareels, 5th Asian Control Conference (ASCC2004) 20-23 July 2004 The Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Australia http://ascc2004.ee.mu.oz.au/ Asian Control Conference (ASCC) is a bi-annual event and the major control conference held in Asia. ASCC2004 will provide professionals, researchers and engineers worldwide with excellent information exchange opportunities. The conference consists of a four-day program, beginning with a workshop day followed by the three-day conference program, which includes international plenary speakers, poster sessions, workshops, and industry exhibits. The workshop day will focus on education issues in control. People interested in contributing to this workshop are invited to contact Prof. Ljubo Vlacic at l.vlacic@griffith.edu.au In addition to regular paper contributions the conference organizers also welcome suggestions for invited sessions and tutorial sessions, containing up to 6 papers for a complete session. Also, ideas for tutorial workshops to be held on the workshop day are welcome. For such sessions it is important to contact Prof V. Krishnamurthy in advance at vikram@ee.mu.oz.au to allow for early coordination of invited and tutorial sessions and the integration of these into the conference program. The conference venue, The Grand Hyatt Melbourne located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD provides a first class meeting and exhibition venue with delegate accommodation provided. The 5th ASCC aims to build on the success of earlier conferences organized in Tokyo, Seoul, Shangai, and Singapore. Important Dates: Authors are asked to note that ASCC2004 requires a full paper submission for review. Paper submission deadlines are as follows: Submission of draft papers due: 15 November 2003 Notification of regular paper acceptance: 1 February 2004 Camera ready papers due: 15 March 2004 Prospective authors are invited to submit papers electronically via http://ascc2004.ee.mu.oz.au All submissions will be reviewed and those accepted will be included in the conference proceedings. Papers should only be submitted if you are planning on attending the conference. Conference Committee: Conference Co Chair - Prof. Iven Mareels FIEEE, The University of Melbourne Conference Co Chair - Prof. Rob Evans FIEEE, The University of Melbourne IPC Co Chair - Prof Rick Middleton FIEEE, University of Newcastle IPC Co Chair - Dr Dragan Nesic SMIEEE, The University of Melbourne Finance Chair - Dr Michael Evans SMIEEE, DSTO Edinburgh, SA Publications Chair - Dr Michael Cantoni MIEEE, The University of Melbourne Industry Liaison Chair - Dr Sam Crisafulli, FIEAust Tutorials Chair - Prof Vikram Krishnamurthy SMIEEE, The Univ of Melbourne Local Arrangements Chair - Dr Francesco Crusca MIEEE, Monash University Education Workshop Chair - Dr Ljubo Vlacic SMIEEE, Griffith University For further information please contact the conference Administrator at ascc@ee.mu.oz.au *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Prof. Ed Boje, African Control Conference Cape Town, South Africa, 3-5 December 2003 http://www.sacac.org.za Topics of interest include but are not limited to: industrial applications, robotics, manufacturing, guidance and aerospace control, power systems, process control, measurement and sensing, identification and estimation, signal processing, modeling and simulation, fault detection, model validation, multivariable control, adaptive control,optimal control, robustness, intelligent control, non-linear control, expert systems, neural nets, control engineering education, and computer aided design. Plenary speakers: Prof. Sigurd Skogestad (Norwegian Univ. of Science and Technology) Prof. David Limebeer (Imperial College) Contact jtapson@ebe.uct.ac.za or boje@nu.ac.za *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Lorenzo Farina, First Multidisciplinary Symposium on Positive Systems (POSTA 2003) Roma, Italy, August 28-30, 2003 http://www.dis.uniroma1.it/~posta03/ Call for Participation Two plenary lectures will be presented by: David G. Luenberger (Stanford, USA): "Positive random systems with application to investment" Jan van Schuppen (CWI, The Nederklands): "Positive rational systems for reaction networks" *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Darko Musicki, Sixth International Conference on Information Fusion (Fusion 2003) ISIF - International Society of Information Fusion 8 - 11 July 2003 Cairns, Australia http://www.Fusion2003.org Sixth International Conference on Information Fusion, Fusion 2003, will be held at Radisson Plaza Hotel, Cairns, Queensland, Australia on July 8 - 11, 2003. This international four-day conference is intended to provide a forum for scientists and engineers to working in all aspects of information fusion. More than two hundred papers have been accepted for publication, and the advance program is available at the conference website above. Three plenary papers will be presented by: 1. Professor Mandyam V. Srinivasan (Australian National University, Australia) 2. Professor Yaakov Bar-Shalom (University of Connecticut, USA) 3. M. Vidyasagar (Tata Consultancy Services, India) Eight Tutorials are offered to participants: 1.Target Tracking Concepts, presented by W. D. Blair (Georgia Tech Research Institute) 2.The Taste of Multi-Sensor Fusion, presented by D. L. Hall (The Pennsylvania State University) 3.Industrial Strength Nonlinear Filters, presented by F. Daum (Reytheon) 4.Advanced Concepts in Target Tracking, presented by W. D. Blair (Georgia Tech Research Institute) 5.Sensor Management and Control, presented by R. Evans (University of Melbourne) and V. Krishnamurthy (University of British Columbia) 6.Bayesian Target Tracking with Particle Filters, presented by N. Gordon (DSTO), D. Salmond (QinetiQ), S. Challa (University of Melbourne) 7.Ontologies and Level 2 Fusion: Theory and Applications, presented by M. Kokar (Northeastern University) and J. Llinas (SUNY, Buffalo) 8.Fundamentals of Information Fusion and Applications, by Erik Blasch (AFRL) Online registration and accomodation form is now active on the conference website http://www.Fusion2003.org Cairns is fast becoming an international hub and can be reached using a number of different routes. See, for example JAL (http://www.jal.co.jp/en) and Qantas (http://www.qantas.com.au). Please see the conference website and available links for details on visa requirements and available accomodation. +----------------------------------------+ | | End of Eletter 178 | | +----------------------------------------+