E-LETTER on Systems, Control, and Signal Processing Issue 185, January, 2004 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 February eletter: January 31, 2004 Contents 0. Editorial 1. Personals 2. Awards Honors 3. General Announcements 3.1 Automotive Special Interest Group Event 3.2 Journal of Mathematics of Control Signals and Systems 3.3 Training Courses 4. Positions 4.1 Control systems/ Diagnostics Engineer 4.2 Engineer: GE Global Research Ctr Bangalore India 4.3 Faculty: Mechanical Engineering Lehigh University USA 4.4 Faculty: UC San Diego USA 4.5 Faculty: University of Connecticut USA 4.6 PDF: Concordia University Canada 4.7 PhD: Univ of Twente and Wageningen Univ The Netherlands 4.8 Post-Doc: Boston University USA 4.9 Post-Doc: California Institute of Technology USA 4.10 Research Engineer: ABB Switzerland 5. Books 5.1 Multidimensional Systems Theory and Applications 5.2 New book Convex Optimization 5.3 Numerical Methods for Linear Control Systems Design and Analysis 5.4 Spatial Control of Vibration: Theory and Experiments 6. Journals 6.1 CFP: Innovations in Undergraduate Control Education 6.2 CFP: Automatic Drug Delivery for Anesthesia and Critical Care 6.3 CFP: Precision Motion Control 6.4 CFP: System Identification 6.5 CFP: Use of Computer Algebra for CACSD 6.6 Contents: Applied and Computational Mathematics 6.7 Contents: Asian Journal of Control 6.8 Contents: Automatica 6.9 Contents: ISA Transactions 6.10 Contents: Int J Applied Mathemtics and Computer Sc 6.11 Contents: Int Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control 6.12 Contents: JGCD 6.13 Contents: Linear Algebra and its Applications 7. Conferences 7.1 12th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation 7.2 2004 International Conference on Dynamics Instrumentation and Control 7.3 CFP: 2004 CCA ISIC CACSD Joint Conference 7.4 CFP: 2004 CDC 7.5 Call for Papers APCCM2004 7.6 Hybrid Systems: Computation and Control 7.7 ICCC 2004 7.8 IEEE CDC 2004: Call for Workshop Proposals 7.9 IFAC Workshop on Discrete Event Systems 7.10 IMECE 2004 Sensors Actuators and Instrumentation 7.11 NOLCOS 2004: Grace period for paper upload 7.12 Special Session on Supervisory Control WODES 2004 +----------------------------------------+ | | Editorial | | +----------------------------------------+ Welcome to the 185-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 February 2004. 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 | | +----------------------------------------+ No submissions +----------------------------------------+ | | Awards Honors | | +----------------------------------------+ No submissions +----------------------------------------+ | | General Announcements | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Andrew Clegg, Automotive Special Interest Group Event Automotive SIG National Instruments, Newbury 4 February 2004 It is our pleasure to announce the 3rd ACT Club Automotive Special Interest Group Event on New Opportunities for Control Technology in the Automotive Industry. This meeting is kindly being hosted by National Instruments UK at their headquarters in Newbury, on 4th February 2004. The meeting has a broad technical theme of “New Opportunities for Control Technology in the Automotive Industry”, and will involve a combination of technical presentations, future visions and a round table discussion. Further information about the ACT Club and this meeting (including an on-line registration form) can be found at: http://www.isc-ltd.com/actclub/meetings/meet040204.html Alternatively, contact the ACT Club on 0141 553 1111. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Jan H. van Schuppen , Journal of Mathematics of Control, Signals, and Systems The Editors of MCSS invite submissions to the journal, whose scope includes systems theory, control of linear and nonlinear systems, and systems theoretic aspects of signal processing. The journal strives to publish novel, substantial contributions to the field, which are technically correct and mathematically rigorous, and which provide an excellent exposition. The Editors encourage in particular submissions in the following novel areas: - control and system theoretic aspects of `systems biology' - computational algebra and complexity in system theory Information on the submission procedure can be obtained from the following web page: http://www.cwi.nl/~schuppen/mcss/info.html which provides further links. Eduardo D. Sontag and Jan H. van Schuppen with Corry Magrijn (Secretary) *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Hans H. Eder, Training Courses APPLIED CONTROL TECHNIQUES - March 15 - 19, 2003, Brussels, Belgium. A training course for process control and operations professionals on practical use of basic and advanced controls and on controller performance optimization. Newcomers gain extensive, sound knowledge in the practical and most effective use of standard and advanced techniques and experienced users the extra know-how for handling complex and difficult situations and to achieve better performance in shorter time. The course is fully practice oriented and delivers exceptional know-how in an easy understandable way, with many examples of successful applications but also pitfalls and their resolutions. It covers also special, little known techniques that are simple but powerful. Many realistic PC exercises with our award winning software TOPAS deepen the understanding. All work is done in small groups with an exceptionally experienced instructor. Main topics: Process dynamics, measurements & signals, sampling & filtering, basic control concepts. PID principles - configuration - tuning (load/setpoint, tight/average level control), single loop vs. cascade control, advanced PID topics, feedforward-, constraint-, multivariable- , inferential control, RGA, introduction to model based control, optimization, incentive calculation, application design and implementation, performance analysis. MODEL BASED CONTROL March 22-24, 2001, Brussels, Belgium. A training course for control professionals on practical implementation and use of the most powerful control technology. Students with control experience learn to develop surprisingly simple yet high performing and robust single- and multivariable controls in short time. Besides, they will able to select the most suited technology and vendor where needed. The course is fully practice oriented and easy to follow, with many examples of successful applications but also pitfalls and their resolutions. Many realistic PC exercises with our award winning tool TOPAS deepen the understanding. All work is done in small groups with an exceptionally experienced instructor. Main Topics: Motivation for Model Based Predictive Control, application areas and criteria for use, model types and selection criteria, the main approaches and selection criteria, plant tests and test signals, process parameter identification / validation / refinement, closed loop control and dynamic model updating, handling of process changes, model errors, non- linearities, model based feedforward, constraint, multivariable control, Application design and implementation, operator interface, economics. For more information and to register see http://www.act-control.com and look at TRAINING or contact Hans H. Eder ACT - Brussels office, Phone & fax (+32)-2-767-0895, e-mail: actgmbh@compuserve.com +----------------------------------------+ | | Positions | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: GE Global Research Center- Bangalore, Control systems/ Diagnostics Engineer Control Systems Position (Reference Job No. 321567) The Electronic & Photonic Systems Technologies (EPST) group of GE's Global Research Center at Bangalore, India seeks candidates for full-time positions in the Electromechanical Control Systems Lab. This group performs R&D in control systems for products and processes of a wide variety of GE businesses and works closely in conjunction with GE's Global research centers located across the globe. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD (or a Master's Degree with at least three years of relevant experience) in an engineering discipline (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Aerospace/ Chemical or Equivalent) with a specialization in control systems. Knowledge of control systems, optimization, signal processing,estimation theory, Kalman filtering, and system identification are required, as well as simulation and coding skills using MATLAB, or equivalent simulation environments. Please apply at: https://www.research.ge.com/eHire and enter GECRD/321567/WB470 in the Job Reference Code Field. Diagnostic Engineer Position (Reference Job No. 317473) The Engine Analysis and Prognostics Labs (EAPL) at JFWTC, Bangalore, India is looking to fill full time positions for diagnostics engineers for its Real- Time Remote Prognostics Lab. The lab deals with developing advanced methods for incipient failure detection, diagnostic and prognostic algorithms for preventing failures and reducing downtime of equipment such as Gas and Steam Turbines and Locomotives. Experience in development of automated diagnostic systems for electro-mechanical system is required. Knowledge in the areas of model-based diagnostics, on-line estimation, and AI methods such as belief networks, case-based reasoning, fuzzy logic and neural networks in application to fault detection, diagnosis and prognosis is required. Candidate must be a MS or PhD in the relevant area. Please apply at: https://www.research.ge.com/eHire and enter GECRD/317473/DR1 in the Job Reference Code Field. EPST & EAPL invite qualified candidates including those interested in returning to India to be part of their team. Suitable candidates will receive competitive salary/benefits package consistent with local Indian practices along with relocation expenses. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Mayuresh V. Kothare, Faculty: Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University, USA Position Announcement - Mechatronics Lehigh University Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics at Lehigh University invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level. The department seeks an outstanding individual in the area of mechatronics or a closely related area, including design, analysis, fabrication and intelligent control of novel electromechanical components or systems. Application areas could include, but are not limited to, mobile robotics, bioengineering systems, micromechanical systems, electrohydraulic systems, sensors and actuators. An earned doctorate is required, as well as demonstrated experience in research. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in areas related to system dynamics and control. In addition, it is expected that the candidate will establish a vibrant, high quality research program. Applicants should submit their resume, including the names of three individuals who may be contacted for confidential letters of reference. Please include the name, address, phone, and e-mail address for all references. Applications can be submitted by e-mail to: the department coordinator, Ms. Paul (cap6@lehigh.edu). If regular mail is used, send to: Professor H. F. Nied Chair - Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics Lehigh University 19 Memorial Drive West Bethlehem, PA 18015-3085 Detailed information regarding this position is located on Lehigh University’s web site at http://www3.lehigh.edu/engineering/meche/faculty.asp. Candidates will be considered as their applications arrive. Consideration of candidates will continue until the position is filled. The department particularly encourages applications from outstanding women and/or minorities. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Miroslav Krstic, Faculty: UC San Diego, USA JACOBS SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO The Jacobs School of Engineering of the University of California, San Diego, invites applications for TENURED or TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS from individuals with expertise in Bioengineering with possible affiliations with Electrical and Computer Engineering and/or Materials/Chemical Engineering (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department). Several appointments are anticipated. Candidates should have expertise at the intersection of chemistry, biology and medicine. Successful applicants will be expected to establish vigorous programs of high-quality research in such areas as bionanotechnology, biochemical engineering, high-throughput biological technologies and related fields to complement existing research and educational activities in the Jacobs School. The successful candidates will also be responsible for developing and teaching courses related to this recruitment emphasis at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The School enjoys close collaboration with the School of Medicine and Divisions of Biological and Physical Sciences. Salary is commensurate with qualifications based on UC pay schedules. Exceptional candidates in other areas will be given serious consideration. Please send a letter, C.V., and a statement of interest to Dr. Bernhard Palsson, Search Committee Chair, Department of Bioengineering, 9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code 0412, La Jolla, CA 92093-0412, or by email to bpalsson@bioeng.ucsd.edu. Review of applications will begin January 9, 2004, and continue until the position is filled. For applicants with interest in spousal/partner employment, please see the Web site for the UCSD Partner Opportunities Program (http://academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/offices/partneropp/default.htm). UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Nejat Olgac, Faculty: University of Connecticut, USA Mechanical Engineering Department The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Connecticut invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions. The positions are in: (1) computational transport phenomena and (2) computer integrated multi-physics modeling and design. Candidates for the first position should have experience in areas such as, but not limited to: advanced energy systems, fuel cells, bio-transport, or micro/nanoscale phenomena. Candidates for the integrated modeling and design position are expected to have experience with complex engineering or multi-disciplinary systems characterized by highly-coupled physical phenomena. Both positions are intended to be at the Assistant Professor level, however, candidates with significant experience may be considered for the rank of Associate Professor. Candidates with truly exceptional qualifications may be considered for one of the endowed junior faculty positions in the School of Engineering. It is expected that the positions will be filled by the Fall, 2004 semester. Applications must include a cover letter including a clear statement of which position is being applied for, a statement of research interest, a statement of specific teaching interest, a complete CV, and the names with contact information for three references. Please send applications in hard copy form (no e-mail) to: Prof. Theodore Bergman; Department of Mechanical Engineering; Unit 3139; Storrs, CT 06269-3139. The University of Connecticut encourages underrepresented groups to apply for these positions. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Wen Fang Xie, PDF: Concordia University, Canada Post Doctoral Fellowship in nonlinear dynamics and control Concordia University, Montreal, Canada Applications are invited for a full time post-doctoral research fellowship conduct research in the broad area of nonlinear dynamics and control. The appointment will initially be for one year with strong possibility of renewal for a second year. Candidates should have a PhD in nonlinear control system design with a strong background in optimal & adaptive intelligent control systems. A good background in computer vision, image processing and pattern recognition would a plus. The research activity will be focused on designing highly vision-based autonomous intelligent control systems for space applications. Interested applicants should send a detailed resume including a list of publications to: Dr. WenFang Xie Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Concordia University 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W. Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8 Canada Email: wfxie@me.concordia.ca *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Karel Keesman, PhD: Univ of Twente and Wageningen Univ, The Netherlands Two PhD Positions (48 months each) are available to start immediately within the STW-funded project on modelling and control of flows. The Systems, Signals and Control group of the department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Twente and the Systems and Control Group at the Wageningen University cooperate in a project on modelling and control of air/fluid flows. The ultimate objective of this project is to gain a better system theoretical insight into systems in which flows and dispersion play a dominant role, and to develop a number of algorithms for identification and control of these systems. The algorithms will be developed in a MatLab/Simulink environment and should lead to a prototype Matlab toolkit. Furthermore, we want to demonstrate the practical viability by applying the algorithms to two pilot or full scale plants. The PhD student at Wageningen University will concentrate more on the parameter and state estimation schemes, whereas the PhD student at the University of Twente will concentrate more on controller design and sensor/actuator location. Hence, each PhD student has its own specific field of research. However, both will work on both applications: air flows in a storage room and liquid flows in water treatment equipment. Candidates should have a solid mathematical background and affinity with dynamic modelling of flows or with system/control theory. The candidates must be able to cooperate and communicate efficiently and productively with the industrial partners in the project. Matlab/Simulink programming skills would be desirable. Those interested should send a covering letter and a resume (CV, incl. at least one professional reference) to Dr. K.J. Keesman, karel.keesman@wur.nl, or to Dr. H.J. Zwart, h.j. zwart@math.utwente.nl by email (with subject heading: STW PhD position) or if by post to Dr. K.J. Keesman, Systems and Control Group, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 43, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands. Closing Date: 7 February 2004 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Tim Gardner, Post-Doc: Boston University, USA Postdoctoral fellowship available to develop inference and control algorithms for regulatory functions in complex genetic networks (see Science 301:102-105, 2003). Methods developed may include linear, nonlinear and probabilistic learning and control techniques using both steady-state and time-series data. Key challenges of the project include high noise, high demensionality, and limited sample sizes. Techniques developed will be applied to current problems in drug discovery and bioremediation. Applicant will utilize existing gene and biochemical data sets, and will work closely with researchers collecting large-scale measurements of gene responses to stress and respiratory changes in bacteria. Expertise in multivariate systems, dynamical systems, control theory, system identification and statistical learning is critical. Familiarity with basic biology, bioinformatics tools and databases is desirable. Applicants must have a PhD in engineering, computer science, physics, or related discipline. Competitive salary and benefits. Start date: anytime until 9/1/04. Applicants should send a brief statement of research interests, a CV, and names of three references to: Dr. Timothy S. Gardner Department of Biomedical Engineering Boston University 44 Cummington St. Boston, MA 02215 http://bme.bu.edu/faculty/gardner.htm *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Richard Murray, Post-Doc: California Institute of Technology, USA Caltech's Center for the Mathematics of Information (CMI) announces the CMI Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, to begin in the fall of 2004. The CMI, part of Caltech's new Information Sciences and Technology (IST) initiative, is dedicated to fundamental mathematical research with an eye to the roles of information and computation as resources throughout science and engineering. Areas of interest include algorithms, complexity, applied combinatorics, applied probability, statistics, information and coding theory, geometry processing, multiresolution methods, control and optimization. A CV, research statement, and three letters of recommendation should be sent by 1 February 2004 to Prof. Leonard Schulman (CMI), Caltech, 1200 E. California Blvd. MC256-80, Pasadena CA 91125, USA, or to mlopez@cs.caltech.edu (subject CMI). Positions are contingent upon completion of the PhD. Caltech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Silvia Murara, Research Engineer: ABB Switzerland We are looking to fill one vacancy in our Control and Optimization group with a young, innovative control engineer having an outstanding university degree (Ph.D.). Your tasks You will work within a project team, using control technologies for processes such as power stations, industrial plants, or electrical drives. Your tasks will include: development of physical models for these processes; mathematical identification of model parameters; simulation of the process models; development of appropriate control algorithms for process optimization and scheduling. Requirements - Excellent scientific track: outstanding academic results, recent Ph.D., journal publications - Expertise in: mathematical modelling, automatic control, optimization, programming (MATLAB/Simulink/C) - Fluent English, good knowledge of German is an advantage - Excellent team player, practice-oriented personality. A strong foundation in mathematics/physics coupled with an element of pragmatism will enable you, the control engineer, to apply your state-of-the- art knowledge to the optimization of complex industrial processes. If you have experience working with process control technology in industrial plants, electrical drives, or power systems, all the better! Using a great deal of initiative, you will work in a friendly research and development environment. A young, multinational team is looking forward to welcoming an affable, motivated and communicative colleague! Your contact Please send electronically: a letter explaining your motivation, your CV (incl. names of 3 referees and list of your academic grades), and a copy of your most significant publications to: silvia.murara@ch.abb.com +----------------------------------------+ | | Books | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: N.K. Bose, Multidimensional Systems Theory and Applications N. K. Bose (Contributions also by B. Buchberger, J. P. Guiver) Published by Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003 Dordrecht, The Netherlands Hardcover, 269 p, ISBN 1-4020-1623-9 This book proceeds from an overview to chapters on systems over rings with a selected domain of application for illustration and emphasis, solution of a linear system of equations over a bivariate polynomial ring, algorithmic algebra and computational complexity of computer algebra algorithms, the most fundamental issues in polynomial matrix algebra and their analysis from the polynomial ring, ideal and module-theoretic standpoints, selected cutting-edge theory and applications in control and signal processing, and a brief exposure to multivariate rational approximants. The book has an abundance of examples to illustrate advanced concepts and brings out, for the first time, in a textbook setting the algorithms for bivariate polynomial matrix factorization results that form the basis of two-dimensional systems theory. The reader is alerted to the reasons for difficulties in generalization to the higher dimensional case. Algorithms and their implementation using symbolic algebra are emphasized. The attractiveness of this book stems from the cohesiveness of the fundamental results presented, concisely but clearly, without loss of essential details necessary for complete comprehension, and without losing sight of the applicability of these results. *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Stephen Boyd, New book Convex Optimization Our new book Convex Optimization is now available online at http://www.stanford.edu/~boyd/cvxbook.html (Cambridge University Press has kindly allowed us to keep the entire book posted on our web sites; the URL above also has links to sites from which you can order the book.) Stephen Boyd and Lieven Vandenberghe http://www.stanford.edu/~boyd http://www.ee.ucla.edu/~vandenbe *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Biswa Nath Datta, Numerical Methods for Linear Control Systems Design and Analysis Biswa Nath Datta Elsevier Press, 2003 (ISBN: 0-12-203590-9) The book is interdisciplinary blending numerical linear algebra with control and systems theory, and provides an interdisciplinary framework for control systems design and analysis. The book has fifteen chapters, organized into four parts, and includes a CD-ROM containing a MATLAB-based Toolkit, called "MATCONTROL". Chapter 1 : Introduction and Review Chapter 2 : Review of Basic Concepts and Results from Theoretical Linear Algebra Chapter 3 : Some Fundamental Tools and Concepts from Numerical Linear Algebra Chapter 4 : Canonical Forms obtained via Orthogonal Transformations Chapter 5 : Linear State-Space Models and Solutions of the State Equations Chapter 6 : Controllability, Observability, and Distance to Uncontrollability Chapter 7 : Stability, Inertia, and Robust Stability Chapter 8 : Numerical Solutions and Conditioning of Lyapunov and Sylvester Equations Chapter 9 : Realization and Subspace Identification Chapter 10: Feedback Stabilization, Eigenvalue Assignment and Optimal Control Chapter 11: Numerical Methods and Conditioning of the Eigenvalue Assignment Problems Chapter 12: State Estimation: Observer and Kalman Filter Chapter 13: Numerical Solutions and Conditioning of Algebraic Riccati Equations Chapter 14: Internal Balancing and Model Reduction Chapter 15: Large- scale Matrix Computations in Control: Krylov Subspace Methods Appendix A : Some Existing Software for Control Systems Design and Analysis Appendix B : MATCONTROL and Listing of MATCONTROL Files Appendix C : Case Study : Control of a 9-State Ammonia Reactor Ordering Information: Within North America - Tel : 1-800-545-2522, Fax : 1-800-568-5136, E-mail : custserv.bh@elsevier.com Outside of North America - Tel : 800-460-3110 or 314-453-7071, Fax : 314-453-7095, E-mail : bhuk.orders@repp.co.uk *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Reza Moheimani, Spatial Control of Vibration: Theory and Experiments By: S. O. R. Moheimani, D. Halim and A. J. Fleming Vibration is a natural phenomenon that occurs in a variety of engineering systems. In many circumstances, vibration greatly affects the nature of engineering design as it often dictates limiting factors in the performance of the system. The conventional treatment is to redesign the system or to use passive damping. The former could be a costly exercise, while the latter is only effective at higher frequencies. Active control techniques have emerged as viable technologies to fill this low-frequency gap. This book is concerned with the study of feedback controllers for vibration control of flexible structures, with a view to minimizing vibration over the entire body of the structure. The book introduces a variety of flexible structures such as beams, strings, and plates with specific boundary conditions, and explains in detail how a spatially distributed model of such systems can be obtained. It addresses the problems of model reduction and model correction for spatially distributed systems of high orders, and goes on to extend robust control techniques such as H-infinity and H2 control design methodologies to spatially distributed systems arising in active vibration control problems. It also addresses other important topics, such as actuator and sensor placement for flexible systems, and system identification for flexible structures with irregular boundary conditions. The text contains numerous examples, and experimental results obtained from laboratory-level apparatus, with details of how similar test beds may be built. Published by World Scientific, December 2003 ISBN: 981-238-337-9 For more details visit: http://www.wspc.com/books/engineering/5246.html +----------------------------------------+ | | Journals | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Dennis Bernstein, CFP: Innovations in Undergraduate Control Education The IEEE Control Systems Magazine is planning a special issue on "Innovations in Undergraduate Control Education." The format of this special issue will be unusual. In particular, we are seeking short, interesting articles that describe unique and innovative ideas and programs in undergraduate control education. We are seeking contributions worldwide, and from a broad range of institutions. Please forward this invitation to everyone whom you believe is a potential contributor. Potential Topics and Length Your contribution might, for example, describe one of the following: 1. A unique undergraduate systems or control course that has been offered at your institution. 2. Nonstandard departmental organization relating to control education, such as a systems-and-control-oriented curriculum or a multidisciplinary curriculum. 3. Unique or innovative experimental facilities that have been developed for undergraduate control education. 4. Low-cost laboratory projects that have been developed and used in conjunction with a laboratory or concepts course. 5. Undergraduate student projects that involve substantial control-related activities. 6. Innovative classroom material including texts and notes. The above list is merely suggestive, and I hope it does not constrain you in recognizing your institution’s unique activities relating to undergraduate control education. Items relating to K-12 education are encouraged and will also be considered. Submission Guidelines: Your contribution can be as short as half page or as long as 6 double- spaced pages of Word or LATEX. It is desirable to have 1 or 2 attractive, color digital images per article if appropriate. Images must be 300 dpi minimum (trivial for a typical digital camera). The main factors in your writeup should be innovation, interest to the community, and impact on control education. Quality articles by students will be considered as well. For examples, students may wish to describe control-related aspects of special projects, or their experiences in an undergraduate control course or curriculum. Creative, enthusiastic writing is strongly encouraged. The potential articles do not include lecture notes per se, although descriptions of nonstandard lecture material are acceptable. Lecture notes are encouraged for general submission to CSM at any time. Timetable 1. Please email the Editor in Chief at the address below by January 31, 2004 of your intent to submit an article. Please include: ***Title ***One sentence abstract ***Estimate of length 2. Articles will be due on March 31, 2004. Please feel free to contact the Editor in Chief if you have any questions or suggestions. Address Dennis S. Bernstein Editor in Chief, IEEE Control Systems Magazine dsbaero@umich.edu *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Mihai Huzmezan, CFP: Automatic Drug Delivery for Anesthesia and Critical Care European Journal of Control Special Section Guest Editors: Mihai Huzmezan and Guy A. Dumont Integrating medicine and systems and control engineering knowledge presents challenging problems. There is increasing recognition of the role that technology can play in improving the efficiency and reliability of health care delivery, particularly in the area of drug use. The focus of this special section is on improvements situated at the interface between medicine or medical treatment and novel control algorithms or analysis methods that can be deployed to automate drug delivery in anesthesia and critical care. Automatic drug delivery for anesthesia and critical care offers the medical personnel the ability to regulate the patient state and to carry out interventions in an accurate and efficient manner. Such delivery systems, based on accurate patient-specific models, facilitate anesthesia with minimal effective drug usage, which results in minimal complications. The success of the automation of drug therapy in health care requires an understanding of medicine, pharmacology, physiology and biomechanics and the ability to integrate these with new aspects of automation and signal processing. Experts in automatic drug delivery for anesthesia and critical care are invited to submit full papers to the European Journal of Control by June 1st 2004 (www.elet.polimi.it/ejc/). The aim of this special section is to present and illustrate novel control algorithms or control analysis methods that can be eventually deployed to serve the automation of drug delivery in anesthesia and critical care. A critical assessment of the methods is required together with relevant experimental results. The papers will be subjected to a formal peer review process. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: - The relationship between clinical anesthesia and control systems in terms of methods and techniques. - Regulation of hemodynamic and anesthetic states - Advisory and intelligent systems for the control of anesthesia - Modeling and closed-loop control of skeletal muscle relaxation - Learning and models for drugs used in critical care and anesthesia. Mihai Huzmezan Department of Anesthesia, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 910 10th Avenue Vancouver, B.C., Canada V5Z 4E3 Guy A. Dumont Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia, 2356 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6T 124 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Li-Chen Fu, CFP: Precision Motion Control Special Issue of Asian Journal of Control http://www.ajc.org.tw In this new millenium, ultra precision manufacture is poised to progress further and it is expected to enter the nanometer scale regime (nanotechnology). Increasing packing density on integrated circuits and sustained breakthrough in minimum feature dimensions on semiconductor set the pace in the electronics industry. Emerging technologies such as MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems), otherwise known as MicroSystems Technology (MST) in Europe expand further the scope of miniaturisation and integration of electrical and mechanical components. One enabling technology which has made these and more modern applications possible is the advance and development in precision mechanisms and motion control. There are several important challenges to the precision motion control system, including challenges in the measurement and instrumentation system, control electronics and algorithms, compensation for geometrical imperfections and vibration of the mechanical system. This special issue is intended to collate recent interesting works and discussions on this highly important control topic in a balanced manner to project the state-of-the art technology and the trend emerging in this area. Guest Editors: Prof. Tan, Kok Kiong and Dr. Huang, Sunan Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 4 Engineering Drive 3 National University of Singapore Tel: +65-68742110 Fax: +65-67791103 eletankk@nus.edu.sg, elehsn@nus.edu.sg Dr. Lim Ser Yong Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology 71 Nanyang Drive Singapore 638075 Tel: +65-67938383 Fax: +65-67916377 Email: sylim@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg Important Dates: Dec. 15 2003 Call for Papers Apr. 15 2004 Deadline for Paper Submission July 15 2004 Completion of First Review Nov. 15 2004 Completion of Final Review Mar. 31 2005 Publication Potential authors can either submit four copies of manuscripts or send its electronic file (in Postscript, PDF or WORD format) to Prof. Li-Chen Fu, Editor-in-Chief of Asian Journal of Control at the following address: Prof. Li-Chen Fu Department of Electrical Engineering National Taiwan University Taipei 106, Taiwan Tel: +886-2-2362-2209 Fax: +886-2-2365-7887 Email: lichen@ccms.ntu.edu.tw All submission should include a title page containing the title of the paper, full names and affiliations, complete postal and electronic address, phone and fax numbers, an abstract and a list of keywords. The contacting author should be clearly identified. For more detailed information about manuscript preparation, please visit the web site of Asian Journal of Control at http://www.ajc.org.tw *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Antonio Vicino, CFP: System Identification IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control Special Issue SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION : LINEAR vs NONLINEAR Recent years have witnessed a considerable increase of the interest in incorporating explicitly possible nonlinear effects in the identification stage. As in the linear setting case, concepts like approximation, convergence, radius of information, local and global optimality, quality of the approximating models class, algorithm complexity, experiment design deserve great attention. Also, the basic problem of selecting the model structure by using prior knowledge and physical insight is a key problem, where the generality of the model class considered must meet the well known golden rule: do not estimate what you already know (black-box modelling, grey-box modelling, physical modelling). Only few of these problems have been investigated in the nonlinear setting at the present stage. The aim of the present Special Issue is to give a broad perspective of the state of the art on the subject, both to provide the community an up-to-date account of recent advances in the identification field and to delineate new challenging research directions. The Special Issue is open to both theoretical and practical aspects of system identification, with special attention to the following research topics/problems: System approximation: existence, computability and quality of LTI models; Identification of classes of nonlinear systems (Hammerstein, Wiener, etc.); Identification of hybrid systems; Mixed stochastic-deterministic information processing; Unstructured/structured models of uncertainty: from black-box to physical modelling; Interplay between identification and control design. Before submitting, prospective authors should consult past issues of the Transactions on Automatic Control to identify the type of results and the level of mathematical rigor that are the norm in this journal. Papers submitted to the special issue should be sent, with a cover letter, to either of the Guest Editors, preferably in electronic form as *.pdf files. Please send 7 copies if you submit hard copies of your manuscript; in this case also please send the title and abstract of your paper via email. Authors should consult the inside back cover of any recent issue of the Transactions on Automatic Control (or the IEEE TAC website at http://control.bu.edu/ieee/ ) for style and length of the manuscript. All submitted papers will undergo peer review in accordance with the standard review procedures of the IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control. The deadline for submissions to this special issue is May 31, 2004. Notification of acceptance will be sent by November 30, 2004. Guest Editors: Lennart Ljung Linköping University Division of Automatic Control S – 581 83 Linköping (Sweden) Phone: +46 13 281310 Fax: +46 13 282622 E-mail: ljung@isy.liu.se Antonio Vicino Università di Siena Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Informazione Via Roma, 56 53100 Siena (Italy) Phone: +39 0577 233615 Fax: +39 0577 233602 E-mail: vicino@ing.unisi.it *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Nicholas P. Karampetakis, CFP: Use of Computer Algebra for CACSD for a Special Section of IEEE Control Systems Magazine "Use of Computer Algebra Systems for Computer Aided Control System Design" Guest Editors: Antonis-Ioannis Vardulakis, Neil Munro and Nikos Karampetakis Recently there has been an interest in the application of computer algebra to control system analysis and design. A collection of tools and packages based on Computer Algebra Systems (CAS), such as Mathematica, Maple, MuPad, Macsyma, etc., have been developed for the solution of many control problems and are used on campus networks, since they have a profound impact on teaching and research. CASs have a major impact to areas such as robotics, computer aided geometric design, mechanics, flow dynamics, thermodynamics and combustion, audio signal processing, etc. This special issue aims not at collecting papers on symbolic computations, but rather to address, at least to some extent, a coherent vision of the role of symbolic computations in control system design. Potential articles have to be written in such a way that readers, who are not experts in symbolic methods, will be able to learn about these techniques. Highly technical papers that develop new methods are not desirable; such papers should be submitted to research journals instead of CSM. Papers that provide tutorial material and illustrative applications are desirable. For all papers, the authors have to provide introductory tutorial material as appropriate to control engineers and non-experts, including definitions of technical terms that may not be well known to readers. Some of the areas of interest concern the use of CAS in: - Linear Systems - Non-linear Systems - Uncertain Systems - Signal Processing - Modeling and Simulation - Education - Robotics - Applications in Aerospace Control, Process Control, Automotive Control, etc. Submission Details: Potential authors are expected to submit an extended abstract of the paper that they are willing to present in this special section. At the first stage, the guest editors of this special issue will select a number of papers that will give a broad view of the use of CAS to CACSD and will prepare a proposal for the Control Systems Magazine. During the period of the suggested deadlines, the authors of the papers selected have to submit these to one of the guest editors. All papers submitted will be subject to peer review in accordance with the standard review process of the IEEE Control Systems Magazine. Guest Editors Antonis-Ioannis Vardulakis Department of Mathematics Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki 54006 Greece Tel: ++30 231 0997951 Fax: ++30 231 0997951 Email: avardula@math.auth.gr Neil Munro Control Systems Centre University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) Manchester M60 1QD England UK Email: n.munro@umist.ac.uk Nikos P. Karampetakis Department of Mathematics Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki 54006 Greece Tel: ++30 231 0997975 Fax: ++30 231 0997983 Email: karampet@math.auth.gr Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged. In the case where submissions are made as hard copies, four copies are required. The timetable for the special section is as follows: - Call for extended abstracts April 1, 2004 - Paper Submission Deadline August 1, 2004 - Review Deadline November 1, 2004 - Expected publication date March 1, 2005 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Tamer Basar and Fikret Aliev, Contents: Applied and Computational Mathematics Vol.2, Issue 2, 2003 1.About the Inverse Problem of Optimal Control Vladimir B. Larin 2.A Suboptimal Control of Nonlinear Systems Via Quadratic Criteria A.P.Afanas’ev, S.M.Dzyuba, S.M.Lobanov, A.V.Tyutyunnik 3.Stabilizing Feedback Control for a Nonholonomic Underwater Vehicle using Model Reference Approach Fazal-ur-Rehman 4.Adaptive Finite Element/Difference Method for Inverse Elastic Scattering Waves Larisa Beilina 5.Convergence Analysis of Pseudospectral Method with Restraint Operator for Fluid Flow with Low Mach Number Abdur Rashid and Li Yuan 6.The Design of Quaziharmonic Systems with Unique Regime of Forced Oscillations M.J.Izrailovitch 7.On the Existence of Periodic Solutions for Singular Non-Autonomous Third Order Systems B.Mehri and M.A.Niksirat 8.Definition the Narrow Intervals for Variables in the Integer-Valued Knapsack Problem K.Sh.Mamedov 9.Book Review Some Problems of Elasticity Theory for Anisotropic Bodies of Cylindrical Form. A.Ya. Grigorenko and G.G. Vlaikov Reviewed by Vasilii Karnaukhov Tamer Basar (tbasar@control.csl.uiuc.edu) Fikret Aliev (f_aliev@yahoo.com) *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Li-Chen Fu, Contents: Asian Journal of Control Vol. 5, Nol. 4, December, 2003 Variable Structure System Theory: Regular paper Frequency Domain Analysis of Fast and Slow Motions in Sliding Modes Igor Boiko Dynamic Sliding Manifolds for Realization of High Index Differential- Algebraic Systems Brandon W. Gordon Sliding Modes, ¡µ-Modulators, and Generalized Proportional Integral Control of Linear Systems Hebertt Sira-Ramirez Brief paper Stabilization of Switched Linear Systems Lijun Zhang, Daizhan Cheng and Jiang B. Liu High Order Sliding Mode Control Theory: Regular paper Universal Output-Feedback SISO Controllers Arie Levant An Asymptotic Second-Order Smooth Sliding Mode Control Yuri B. Shtessel, Ilya A. Shkolnikov and Mark D. J. Brown Brief paper Second-Order Nonsingular Terminal Sliding Mode Decomposed Control of Uncertain Multivariable Systems Yong Feng, Xuemei Zheng and Xinghuo Yu Sliding Mode Control Design: Regular paper Implicit Triangular Observer Form Dedicated to a Sliding Mode Observer for Systems with Unknown Inputs T. Boukhobza, M. Djemai and J. P. Barbot Fuzzy Sliding Mode Control with Piecewise Linear Switching Manifold Mariagrazia Dotoli Model-Reference Output-Feedback Sliding Mode Controller for a Class of Multivariable Nonlinear Systems Liu Hsu, Ramon R. Costa and Jose Paulo Vilela Soares da Cunha Optimal and Robust Sliding Mode Control for Linear Systems with Multiple Time Delays in Control Input Michael Basin, Leonid Fridman, Jesus Rodriguez-Gonzalez and Pedro Acosta Sliding Mode Control Synthesis of Uncertain Time-Delay Systems Y. Orlov, W. Perruquetti and J. P. Richard Applications Issues: Regular paper Output-Feedback Control of Container Cranes: A Comparative Analysis Giorgio Bartolini, Alessandro Pisano and Elio Usai Robust Vibration Control for Flexible Arms Using the Sliding Mode Method Xinkai Chen, Chun-Yi Su and Toshio Fukuda Robustness Analysis on Sliding Mode Control of Induction Motor H. Chekireb, M. Tadjine and M. Djemai Brief paper Second Order Sliding Mode Control of a Diesel Engine M. Khalid Khan, Keng Boon Goh and Sarah K. Spurgeon A Combined Sliding Mode-Generalized PI Control Scheme for Swinging up and Balancing the Inertia Wheel Pendulum Victor M. Hernandez *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: H. Kwakernaak, Contents: Automatica February, 2004 Volume 40, Issue 2 For the cumulative table of contents 1963-present and new submissions visit http://www.autsubmit.com Regular papers M. C. de Oliveira, J. C. Geromel Synthesis of non-rational controllers for linear delay systems V. Sakizlis, N. M. P. Kakalis, V. Dua, J. D. Perkins, E. N. Pistikopoulos Design of robust model-based controllers via parametric programming Biqing Wu, M. Bodson Multi-Channel active noise control for periodic sources - Indirect approach F. Blanchini, S. Miani, F. Rinaldi Guaranteed cost control for multi--inventory systems with uncertain demand N. R. Kristensen, H. Madsen, S. B. Jørgensen Parameter estimation in stochastic grey-box models Chung-Yao Kao, A. Megretski, U. Jönsson Specialized fast algorithms for IQC feasibility and optimization problems H. Akcay The size of the membership-set in a probabilistic framework Brief papers M. J. Khosrowjerdi, R. Nikoukhah, N. Safari-Shad A mixed H2/H infinity approach to simultaneous fault detection and control C. De Persis, R. De Santis, A. S. Morse Supervisory control with state-dependent dwell-time logic and constraints W. Respondek, A. Pogromsky, H. Nijmeijer Time scaling for observer design with linearizable error dynamics L. Denis-Vidal, G. Joly-Blanchard Equivalence and identifiability analysis of uncontrolled nonlinear dynamical systems T. A. Johansen Approximate explicit receding horizon control of constrained nonlinear systems K. Fredj, G. Martín-Herrán, G. Zaccour Slowing deforestation pace through subsidies: A differential game M. Cannon, B. Kouvaritakis, V. Deshmukh Enlargement of polytopic terminal region in NMPC by interpolation and partial invariance Xin Xin Reduced-order controllers for the H-infinity control problem with unstable invariant zeros Technical communiques Guofeng Zhang, Tongwen Chen Comparing digital implementation via the bilinear and step-invariant transformations Dong Yue Robust stabilization of uncertain systems with unknown input delay Book reviews C. De Persis Relay feedback by Q-G. Wang, T. H. Lee and C. Lin Antonio Tornambè RAMSETE - Articulated and mobile robotics for services and technologies, by S. Nicosia, B. Siciliano, A. Nicchi and P. Valigi M. Sbarciog Industrial control systems design, by Michael J. Grimble *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: T.S. Lee, Contents: ISA Transactions Volume 42, Number 4 - October 2003 Targeted for leading-edge industrial practitioners and applied researchers, ISA Transactions aims to be the respected journal of advances and state of the art in the science and engineering of measurement and automation. Calculation of the Pitot tube correction factor for Newtonian and non- Newtonian fluids; S. Gh. Etemad, J. Thibault, S. H. Hashemabadi; pp 505 -512 Real-time analysis system for gas turbine ground test acoustic measurements; Robert T. Johnston; pp 513-524 Instrumentation used to measure residential magnetic fields and currents; H. Lahijanian, K.Yatapanage, R. Rosen, J. Cross; pp 525-534 A task scheduler framework for self-powered wireless sensors; Mikael M. Nordman; pp 535-546 Software sensors for bioprocesses; Ph. Bogaerts, A. Vande Wouwer; 547-558 Autotuning of a new PI-PD Smith predictor based on time domain specifications; Ibrahim Kaya; pp 559-576 On-line lower-order modeling via neural networks; H.F. Ho, A.B. Rad, Y.K. Wong, W.L. Lo; pp 577-594 Robust stability of some oscillatory systems including time-varying delay with applications in congestion control; Silviu-Iulian Niculescu, Keqin Gu; pp595-604 Periodic speed ripples minimization in PM synchronous motors using repetitive learning variable structure control; Weizhe Qian, S.K. Panda, J.X. Xu; pp 605-614 Simulating thermal power plant processes on a message passing environment; A. Gupta, R. Ganguly, S. Chakraborty, C. Mazumdar, D. Popovic; pp 615-630 Process control of product quality; G. Venkatesan; pp 631-642 A fault detection and isolation filter for discrete linear systems; L. Giovanini, R. Dondo; pp 643-650 Fault detection and classification in chemical processes based on neural networks with feature extraction; Yifeng Zhou, Juergen Hahn, M. Sam Mannan; pp 651-664 Safety analysis of the waterwall in one PFBC boiler by dynamic model; Zhu Jinrong, Zhang Mingyao; pp 665-672 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Jozef Korbicz, Contents: Int J Applied Mathemtics and Computer Sc 1. Curtain R.F., Demetriou M.A. and Ito K. Adaptive compensators for perturbed positive real infinite­dimensional systems, p. 441 2. Bounit H. The stability of an irrigation canal system, p. 453 3. Sikora B. On the constrained controllability of dynamical systems with multiple delays in the state, p. 469 4. Delattre C., Dochain D. and Winkin J. Sturm­Liouville systems are Riesz­ spectral systems, p. 481 5. Hofreiter M. and Zítek P. Argument increment stability criterion for linear delta models, p. 485 6. Karampetakis N.P. and Vologiannidis S. Infinite elementary divisor structure preserving transformations for polynomial matrices, p. 493 7. Kaczorek T. Locally positive nonlinear systems, p. 505 8. Kaczorek T. Bilateral polynomial equations with unimodular right­hand side matrices, p. 511 9. Rubio Scola H., Nikoukhah R. and Delebecque F. Test signal design for failure detection: A linear programming approach, p. 515 10. Gu T., Bahri P.A. and Cai G. imed Petri­net based formulation and an algorithm for the optimal scheduling of batch plants, p. 527 11. Niewiadomska­-Szynkiewicz E., ¯muda M. and Malinowski K. Application of a Java­based framework to parallel simulation of large­scale systems, p. 537 12. Glentis G.­O. Implementation of adaptive generalized sidelobe cancellers using efficient complex valued arithmetic, p. 549 13. Porwik P. The spectral test of the Boolean function linearity, p. 567 14. Tomaszewski S.P., Celik I.U. and Antoniou G.E. WWW-­based Boolean function minimization, p. 577 15. Wêgrzyn S., Winiarczyk R. and Znamirowski L. Self­replication processes in nanosystems of informatics, p. 585 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Graham Woodward, Contents: Int Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control Volume 13, Issue 13, 2003 Online ISSN: 1099-1239, Print ISSN: 1049-8923 Visit wwww.interscience.wiley.com for more information Optimal robust disturbance attenuation for continuous time-varying systems (p 1181-1193) Seddik M. Djouadi LMI based stability analysis and robust controller design for discrete linear repetitive processes (p 1195-1211) K. Galkowski, J. Lam, E. Rogers, S. Xu, B. Sulikowski, W. Paszke, D.H. Owens Robust H control for uncertain singular systems with state delay (p 1213-1223) Shengyuan Xu, James Lam, Chengwu Yang Robust Kalman filtering for uncertain discrete-time linear systems (p 1225-1238) Germain Garcia, Sophie Tarbouriech, Pedro L. D. Peres Characterizing the solution set of polynomial systems in terms of homogeneous forms: an LMI approach (p 1239-1257) G. Chesi, A. Garulli, A. Tesi, A. Vicino *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Jen Samuels, Contents: Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics Volume 27, Number 1, January–February 2004 EDITORIAL Annual Business, G. T. Schmidt, p. 1 Reviewers for 1 October 2002–30 September 2003, p. 8 Editorial Policy Statement on Numerical Accuracy and Experimental Uncertainty, p. 9 Ethical Standards for Publication of Aeronautics and Astronautics Research, p. 10 AIAA Manuscript Review Process, p. 11 HISTORY OF KEY TECHNOLOGIES Evolution, Revolution, and Challenges of Handling Qualities D. G. Mitchell, D. B. Doman, D. L. Key, D. H. Klyde, D. B. Leggett, D. J. Moorhouse, D. H. Mason, D. L. Raney, D. K. Schmidt, p. 12 FULL-LENGTH PAPERS Synthesis of Optimal Control and Flight Testing of an Autonomous Circular Parachute O. A. Yakimenko, V. N. Dobrokhodov, I. I. Kaminer, S. H. Dellicker, p. 29 Flight-Test Evaluation of Stability Augmentation Steering System for Aircraft Ground Handling D. H. Klyde, J. G. Reinsberg, E. Sanders, A. Kokolios, p. 41 Control of a Nonlinear Wing Section Using Leading- and Trailing-Edge Surfaces G. Platanitis and T. W. Strganac, p. 52 Gain–Phase Margin Analysis of Pilot-Induced Oscillations for Limit-Cycle Prediction B.-F. Wu and J.-W. Perng, p. 59 Optimization of Interplanetary Solar Sailcraft Trajectories Using Evolutionary Neurocontrol B. Dachwald, p. 66 Decentralized Scheme for Spacecraft Formation Flying via the Virtual Structure Approach W. Ren and R. W. Beard, p. 73 Rule-Based Cooperative Control of Optically Linked Model Spacecraft: Experimental Study P. K. C. Wang, J. Yee, E. G. Sayegh, F. Y. Hadaegh, p. 83 Toward a Stellar Gyroscope for Spacecraft Attitude Determination C. C. Liebe, K. Gromov, D. M. Meller, p. 91 Interspacecraft Optical Communication and Navigation Using Modulating Retroreflectors N. G. Creamer, G. C. Gilbreath, T. J. Meehan, M. J. Vilcheck, J. A. Vasquez, W. S. Rabinovich, P. G. Goetz, R. Mahon, p. 100 Robust Vibration Suppression in Flexible Systems Using Infinite Impulse Response Digital Filters D. Economou, C. Mavroidis, I. Antoniadis, p. 107 Integrated Guidance and Control of Moving-Mass Actuated Kinetic Warheads P. K. Menon, G. D. Sweriduk, E. J. Ohlmeyer, D. S. Malyevac, p. 118 Frenet-Based Algorithm for Trajectory Prediction G. Avanzini, p. 127 Nonlinear Recursive Minimum Model Error Estimation Z. Ge and P. Huang, p. 136 ENGINEERING NOTES Nonlinear Adaptive Control for Slewing Flexible Active Structures D. G. Wilson, G. P. Starr, G. G. Parker, R. D. Robinett, p. 142 Partial Eigenstructure Assignment Approach for Robust Flight Control A. Satoh and K. Sugimoto, p. 145 Linear System Input-Order Reduction by Hankel Norm Maximization R. K. Douglas, R. H. Chen, J. L. Speyer, p. 150 Nonlinear Modeling of Spacecraft Relative Motion in the Configuration Space P. Gurfil and N. J. Kasdin, p. 154 BOOK REVIEWS Review of Sliding Mode Control in Engineering R. A. Hess, p. 158 Correction to the book review of Introduction to Avionic Systems Engineering by R. P. G. Collinson I. Y. Bar-Itzhack, p. 159 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Hans Schneider, Contents: Linear Algebra and its Applications Volume 378, Pages 1-293 (1 February 2004) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/issue/5653-2004-996219999-475426 TABLE OF CONTENTS Fitting conics of specific types to data, Pages 1-30 Yves Nievergelt Minimal and systematic convolutional codes over finite Abelian groups, Pages 31-59 Fabio Fagnani and Sandro Zampieri On the normal matrix of the polynomial LS problem over the Chebyshev points, Pages 61-69 Paolo Pugliese Surface volumes of rounding polytopes, Pages 71-91 Mathias Drton and Udo Schwingenschlogl A note on 2-local automorphisms of digraph algebras, Pages 93-98 Jinhai Xie and Fangyan Lu A rank theorem for Vandermonde matrices, Pages 99-107 Pascal Koiran, Natacha Portier and Gilles Villard >From linear algebra via affine algebra to projective algebra, Pages 109-134 Wolfgang Bertram On the convergence and optimization of the Baker-Campbell-Hausdorff formula, Pages 135-158 Sergio Blanes and Fernando Casas A lower bound for the minimum eigenvalue of the Hadamard product of matrices, Pages 159-166 Shencan Chen Cases of equality for certain inequalities involving a G-doubly stochastic map, Pages 167-182 Marek Niezgoda Perturbation of eigenvalues for periodic matrix pairs via the Bauer-Fike theorems, Pages 183-202 EricKing-wah Chu and Wen-Wei Lin Perturbed cones for analysis of uncertain multi-criteria optimization problems, Pages 203-229 L. Kozeratska, J. F. Forbes, R. G. Goebel and J. V. Kresta The Schur complements of generalized doubly diagonally dominant matrices, Pages 231-244 Jianzhou Liu, Yunqing Huang and Fuzhen Zhang Comparison and aggregation of max-plus linear systems, Pages 245-272 James Ledoux and Laurent Truffet Irreducible groups with submultiplicative spectrum, Pages 273-282 Marjeta Kramar Componentwise pseudospectrum of a matrix, Pages 283-288 A. N. Malyshev and M. Sadkane CFP: Special Issue in honor of Pauline van den Driessche, Page 289 CFP: Special Issue in honor of Professor Ingram Olkin, Pages 291-292 Author index, Page 293 Lists of Editors, Pages ii-iii +----------------------------------------+ | | Conferences | | +----------------------------------------+ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Okyay Kaynak, 12th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation (MED'04) June 6-9, 2004, Kusadasý, TURKEY http://mecha.ee.boun.edu.tr/med'04 Sponsored by: Mediterranean Control Association Technical co-sponsor: IEEE Control Systems Society The organizing committee of MED'04 extends a cordial invitation to you to 12th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation (MED'04) in Kusadasý, Turkey. MED'04 is the 12th conference of a series of meetings that has been going on since 1993. It has the goal of bringing together experts from different areas of expertise and from different countries to discuss the state-of- the-art and to present new research results and perspectives of future developments in control theory and applications and automation. Plenary speakers of the conference are: Xiren Cao, Umit Ozguner and Kimon Valavanis. General Chair: Okyay Kaynak Tech. Prog. Co-chairs: Petros Ioannou, Robert King and Li Qiu Honorary Chair: Tamer Basar Advisory Committee Chair: Frank Lewis Topics Please visit the web site of the conference http://mecha.ee.boun.edu.tr/med'04 to see the coverage of the conference. Registration Fees The registration fee of MED’04 will cover 4 nights of accommodation at a resort-style hotel, all meals and a tour of Ephesus. The fee is expected to be lower than Euro 560.00 (tentative). For more details, please see the web site. Paper submission Prospective participants are invited to electronically submit the full version of their work (in PDF file), following the instructions available on the Conference web site. Accepted papers will be published in a proceedings volume that will be available at the time of the conference. Some papers will be selected for publication in focused sections of learned journals. Deadlines Submission of Full papers 31 January 2004 Special session and tutorial proposals 31 January 2004 Notification of peer review results 14 March 2004 Camera-ready submission of full papers 5 April 2004 Related conference: For those who want to visit Istanbul too, there is the opportunity of the conference IEEE Conference on Mechatronics June 3-5, 2004 http:/mecha.ee.boun.edu.tr/icm04 For further info, pls send some electrons to kaynak@boun.edu.tr *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Chun-Yi Su, 2004 International Conference on Dynamics, Instrumentation and Control CDIC04, will be held on August 18-20, 2004 in Nanjing, China. The conference offers a unique platform for scientists, engineers and practitioners throughout the world to present and share their most recent research and innovative ideas in the areas of dynamics, instrumentation, control and automation. Prospective authors are invited to submit 3 copies of a manuscript to: Professor Chun-Yi Su Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Concordia University 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W. Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 1M8 Phone: (514) 848-2424 ext. 3168, Fax: (514) 848-3175 E-mail: CDIC04@ME.Concordia.CA Each manuscript must be written in English and should include the title, name (s) and affiliations of the author(s), mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address. All accepted papers would be published on a Conference CD-ROM. Selected papers will be published in a limited-edition hardcover book by World Scientific Publishing Co. Electronic submissions of manuscripts via e-mail are strongly encouraged. Please consult conference website for instructions for preparing the manuscript. IMPORTANT DATES Submission of Manuscript : January 30, 2004 Notification of Acceptance : March 15, 2004 Submission of Manuscript : April 30, 2004 Conference: : August 18-20, 2003 Official Web Site: http://www.me.concordia.ca/~cdic04 E-mail: CDIC04@ME.Concordia.CA The organizing committee would further select worthy contributions on applications in vehicle systems for a second round of reviews for possible publication in following special issues of the International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems: - Real Time & AI-Based Control of Vehicle Systems - Semi-Active & Active Vehicle Suspension and Controller Designs *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Tariq Samad, CFP: 2004 CCA, ISIC, CACSD Joint Conference September 2-4, Taipei, Taiwan Deadline for all submissions: January 20, 2004 REMINDER … The submission deadline for the IEEE Conference on Control Applications (CCA), the IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Control (ISIC), and the IEEE Computer-Aided Control System Design (CACSD) conference is January 20, 2004. The conferences are sponsored by the IEEE Control Systems Society. Submissions of regular papers and invited session proposals should be done through the IEEE-CSS PaperPlaza Web site, http://www.paperplaza.net Further information about the multiconference, including topics of interest and submission guidelines, is available at the Web sites for the respective conferences CCA http://www.mk.ces.kyutech.ac.jp/cca04/ ISIC http://www.mk.ces.kyutech.ac.jp/isic04/ CACSD http://www.mk.ces.kyutech.ac.jp/cacsd04/ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: David L. Pepyne, CFP: 2004 CDC 2004 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (43rd CDC) December 14-17, 2004 Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas http://control.bu.edu/ieee/cdc04 The 43rd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC) will be held Tuesday through Friday, December 14-17, 2004 at Atlantis (a resort of "mythical" proportions, www.atlantis.com), Paradise Island, the Bahamas, with preconference workshops and tutorials to be announced. The conference is sponsored by the IEEE Control Systems Society (CSS) and is organized in cooperation with the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), the Japanese Society for Instrument and Control Engineers (SICE), and the European Union Control Association (EUCA). The CDC brings together an international community of experts to discuss the state-of-the-art, new research results, perspectives of future developments, and innovative applications relevant to control, automation, and related areas. For the most up to date information please continue to visit the conference website (http://control.bu.edu/ieee/cdc04). KEY DATES * Deadline for all submissions and proposals: March 1, 2004 * Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: July 2004 * Final manuscript submission deadline: September 1, 2004 * Final manuscript submission deadline: September 1, 2004 Call for Contributed Papers Papers are invited in the form of regular manuscripts (allotted 6 Proceedings pages) and short manuscripts (allotted 2 Proceedings pages). Manuscripts must be submitted through the CSS conference submission website (http://www.paperplaza.net) and must conform to the NEW CDC POLICY (described below) requiring that all manuscripts be in 2-column format and meet strict page limits. Call for Invited Sessions Proposals are sought from those wishing to organize an invited session. An invited session consists of six papers, which should present a unifying theme from a diversity of viewpoints. Proposals for invited sessions are submitted through the CSS conference submission website (http://www.paperplaza.net), and must contain a Summary Statement describing the motivation and relevance of the proposed session, accompanied by FULL versions of each invited paper. Invited papers are allotted 6 Proceedings pages, and must conform to the NEW CDC POLICY described below; ABSTRACTS of invited papers will NOT be accepted. Please note that each paper in a proposed invited session will be individually reviewed, and that the proposed invited session itself will also be rated as a whole. To ensure the continuity of the program and that papers addressing similar issues are grouped together, at the discretion of the Program Committee, individual papers may be removed from a proposed session and replaced by appropriate contributed papers. Likewise, selected papers from rejected invited sessions may be placed into the regular program. Call for Workshops/Tutorials The Organizing Committee intends to arrange workshops and tutorials to be held prior to the Conference, and solicits proposals for appropriate subjects. Potential organizers can submit their proposals through the CSS conference electronic submission site (http://www.paperplaza.net). NEW CDC POLICY * All papers submitted to the CDC for review and publication after acceptance must be formatted in the standard 2-column Proceedings format. See the Author's Kit at the conference website (http://control.bu.edu/ieee/cdc04) for Word and LaTeX style files. * For the purposes of REVIEW, regular and invited papers are limited to 8 pages and short papers to 3 pages. Papers exceeding these limits will NOT be considered. * For PUBLICATION in the Proceedings, accepted regular and invited papers are limited to 6 pages and short papers to 2 pages. Papers exceeding these limits will be published only after payment of a page overlength fee. will be published only after payment of a page overlength fee. * All submissions (papers, invited sessions, workshops, and tutorials) must be done electronically through the CSS conference submission website (http://www.paperplaza.net). For complete details see the conference website: http://control.bu.edu/ieee/cdc04 or contact the following conference organizers: General Chair Christos G. Cassandras Department of Manufacturing Engineering and Center for Information and Systems Engineering (CISE) 15 St. Mary's St. Boston University Brookline, MA 02446 Tel: (617) 353-7154 FAX: (617) 353-4830 Email: cgc@bu.edu Program Chair, Weibo Gong Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Department of Computer Science University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA 01003 Tel: (413) 545-0384 Email: gong@ecs.umass.edu *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: H. Kashiwagi, Call for Papers APCCM2004 APCCM is a biennial international conference on control and measurement. Its 6th conference will be held in Chungdu, China on August 12-20,2004. Important dates are as follows: March 31, 2004: Submission of Extended Abstracts April 30, 2004: Notification of Acceptance May 31, 2004: Final Papers Due For more information, please visit the next home page. http://www.apccm2004.com or please contact the next address. Prof.H.Kashiwagi Faculty of Engineering, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto 860-8555, Japan Tel/Fax +81-96-342-3742 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: George J. Pappas, Hybrid Systems: Computation and Control (HSCC 2004) Seventh International Workshop University of Pennsylvania March 25-27, 2004 http://www.seas.upenn.edu/hybrid/HSCC04/ After a record number of submitted papers, the technical program has been finalized and can be accessed through the workshop web site. We invite all intersted parties to register and participate during the workshop which in addition to the technical program includes: INVITED SPEAKERS Edmund M. Clarke, Department of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University John Doyle, Control and Dynamical Systems, California Institute of Technology SPECIAL INVITED SESSION During the workshop there will be one special invited session focusing on the interplay between biomolecular networks, systems biology, formal methods, and control of hybrid systems. Invited speakers include: Patrick Lincoln, Director, Computer Science Laboratory, SRI Harvey Rubin, School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania SPECIAL WORKSHOP ON ROBUSTNESS, ABSTRACTIONS, COMPUTATIONS This is a special one-day workshop that will focus on the mathematical foundations of robustness, abstractions, and computations. The workshop will be held on Sunday, March 28, 2004, immediately following HSCC 2004. No registration or fees are required to attend. VENUE The workshop will be held at the Hilton Inn at Penn, 3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Located in the heart of Penn's campus, The Inn is only a few blocks from the center of Philadelphia, which offers a rich array of cultural, historical, and nightlife attractions. WORKSHOP CO-CHAIRS Rajeev Alur, University of Pennsylvania George J. Pappas, University of Pennsylvania *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: J.A. Tenreiro Machado, ICCC 2004 IEEE International Conference on Computational Cybernetics August 30 - September 1, 2004, Vienna University of Technology, Austria http://www.vmars.tuwien.ac.at/iccc04 Computational Cybernetics is the synergetic integration of Cybernetics and Computational Intelligence techniques. Hence the topics of the ICCC covers not only mechanical, but biological (living), social and economical systems and for this uses computational intelligence based results of communication theory, signal processing, information technology, control theory, the heory of adaptive systems, the theory of complex systems (game theory, operational research), and computer science. Submission of Papers: The working language of the conference is English. Submitted papers have to be original, containing new and original results. Prospective authors are invited to submit a full paper (max. 4500 words) electronically in PDF format at the conference homepage: http://www.vmars.tuwien.ac.at/iccc04 Each accepted paper has to be presented by one of the authors at the conference and must be accompanied with a registration fee. Important Dates: Proposal for special sessions and tutorials: April 1st, 2004 Deadline for submission of papers: April 1st, 2004 Notification of acceptance: June 1st, 2004 Deadline for submission of final manuscripts: July 1st, 2004 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: George J. Pappas, IEEE CDC 2004: Call for Workshop Proposals The 43rd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control December 14-17, 2004 Atlantis, Paradise Island, the Bahamas The 43rd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control will take place on December 14-17, 2004 at Atlantis, Paradise Island, the Bahamas. The CDC 2004 Organizing Committee plans to arrange workshops and tutorials to be held prior to the Conference. The Workshops Chair George J. Pappas invites your submission of workshop proposals focusing on new and emerging topics in all aspects of the theory and applications of systems and control. Potential organizers can submit their proposals through the CSS conference electronic submission site (http://www.paperplaza.net). The deadline for workshop proposals is March 1, 2004. Proposals should be brief (no more than three pages), and should contain a description of the workshop topic, targeted audience and attendance, workshop structure and schedule (full-day or half-day), as well as confirmed speakers. The workshop lectures must form a cohesive, well-integrated exploration of the workshop topic. In addition, the organizers should provide some information regarding workshop preparation, such as workshop advertising, possible workshop web site, and notes to be distributed. For more information feel free to contact the CDC 2004 Workshops Chair Prof. George J. Pappas Dept. of Electrical and Systems Engineering University of Pennsylvania 200 South 33rd Street Philadelphia PA 19104 E-mail : pappasg@ee.upenn.edu Tel : 215-898-9780 http://www.seas.upenn.edu/~pappasg/ *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Alessandro Giua, IFAC Workshop on Discrete Event Systems (WODES'04) September 22-24, 2004 Reims - France http://www.univ-reims.fr/wodes04 Important dates - JANUARY 31, 2004: Submission of papers, special sessions and tutorials. - APRIL 20, 2004: Notification of acceptance and preliminary programme - MAY 25, 2004: Final versions due Aim and Scope The Workshop on Discrete Event Systems will be organised for the 7th time in Reims, France, following earlier successful meetings in Prague (1992), Antibes (1994), Edinburgh (1996), Cagliari (1998), Ghent (2000) and Zaragoza (2002). It aims to provide researchers from different fields (control theoreticians and control engineers, software engineers and computer scientists, operations research specialists) with an opportunity to exchange information and new ideas, and to discuss new developments in the field of DES. Both theory and applications will be discussed. It is envisaged that areas of interaction between different methodologies and tools will be further explored and common applications will be considered with focus on analysis and design of supervisory controllers as well as design techniques and implementation for emerging new applications. The workshop will cover all topics in discrete event theory and applications, including (but not limited to) the following: - Formalisms and modelling methodologies: Petri nets, state automata, statecharts, process algebras, max/plus-algebra ... - Control of discrete-event systems with emphasis on supervisory control and on real time control - Performance evaluation, diagnosis, optimisation, implementation and scheduling - Discrete approaches of hybrid systems and reactive systems - Applications including telecommunication systems, manufacturing systems, transportation systems, process control, distributed systems, software engineering, office automation, workflow, protocols ... IFAC WODES'04 Secretariat LAM, UFR Sciences Exactes et Naturelles Moulin de la Housse BP 1039, F-51687 Reims CEDEX 2 France Phone : +33 3 26 91 32 26 Fax : +33 3 26 91 31 06 e-mail: wodes04@univ-reims.fr http://www.univ-reims.fr/wodes04 *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Jordan Berg, IMECE 2004 Sensors, Actuators and Instrumentation Dynamic Systems & Control: Sensors, Actuators, and Instrumentation 2004 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exhibition (IMECE 2004) November 14–19, 2004, Anaheim, California, USA The Sensors & Instrumentation Panel of the Dynamic Systems and Controls Division of the ASME invites papers for IMECE 2004 on Sensors, Actuators, and Instrumentation. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: MICRO- AND NANO-SCALE SENSORS AND ACTUATORS: Dynamic modeling; Control; New concepts in sensors and actuators; Applications of micro- and nanoscale sensing and actuation; Micro- and nano-scale robots and manipulators. INTELLIGENT SENSORS & SENSOR NETWORKS: Strategies for distributed sensing; Sensor data fusion; Architecture for networked sensors; Intelligent decision making; Sensor placement strategies; Learning strategies for sensors; Sensor assessment; Self-powered sensors. SENSOR APPLICATIONS: Nanotechnology; Vehicular applications; Homeland security; Manufacturing; Process condition monitoring; Environmental applications; Geological and geographical applications; Global positioning and information systems; Structural and infrastructural health monitoring; Medical and biomedical applications; Robotics; Intelligent transportation applications; Power generation, transmission, and distribution; Space applications. On-line submission is required! Interested authors should submit an extended abstract of 350–500 words at the conference website: http://www.asmeconferences.org/congress04 Select the Dynamic Systems & Controls TRACK, and the Sensors & Actuators TOPIC. The review schedule is as follows: January 31, 2004: Extended abstracts due February 9, 2004: Notification of acceptance of abstracts March 14, 2004: Complete manuscript for review due July 26, 2004: Notification of final paper acceptance August 23, 2004: Final camera-ready manuscript due For additional information please contact the panel chair or co-chair: Chair: Prof. Jordan M. Berg Mechanical Engineering Department Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 79409-1021 Tel: 806-742-3563; Fax: 806-742-3540 jordan.berg@ttu.edu Co-Chair: Prof. Junghsen Lieh Mechanical & Materials Engineering Department Wright State University, Dayton OH 45435 Tel: 937-775-5086; Fax: 937-775-5009 http://www.cs.wright.edu/people/faculty/jlieh/jlieh.html. jlieh@cs.wright.edu *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: Frank Allgower, NOLCOS 2004: Grace period for paper upload RE: Grace period for paper upload until January 23, 2004. RE: Special journal issues for selected Nolcos 2004 papers. 6th IFAC Symposium on Nonlinear Control Systems (NOLCOS 2004) September 1 - 3, 2004 Stuttgart, Germany As announced earlier the deadline for the submission of contributed papers and invited sessions for the NOLCOS 2004 symposium is January 15, 2004. Paper submission has to be done electronically through the following website: http://www.nolcos2004.uni-stuttgart.de You are requested to electronically register any papers before this deadline. You will NOT need to upload your draft paper at this time. You are given a grace period until Friday January 23 to deliver your draft papers at the web-site. The submission web page will close after January 23. Additional Information 1. All accepted papers that are presented at the NOLCOS symposium will appear firstly in a preprint volume distributed at the conference and secondly in a proceedings book published by Elsevier Science after the conference. Selected papers will be considered for special issues of the "International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control" and "Control Engineering Practice" that will appear after the conference. 2. We expect to be able to offer a waiver of the registration fee for a significant number of young researchers from the EU and "associated countries". Please consult the NOLCOS homepage for further details by mid January. 3. Based on the outcome of the reviewing process, selected contributed papers will be given the opportunity to be presented in talks of extended length as semi-plenaries. For more details concerning the NOLCOS 2004 symposium please visit the conference web-site at: www.nolcos2004.uni-stuttgart.de If you have questions concerning the submission procedure do not hesitate to contact us at: Frank Allgower Institute for Systems Theory in Engineering University of Stuttgart Pfaffenwaldring 9 70550 Stuttgart, Germany Tel. +49-711-685-7734 Fax. +49-711-685-7735 email. nolcos2004@ist.uni-stuttgart.de *.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.** Contributed by: N. Rakoto-Ravalontsalama, Special Session on Supervisory Control WODES 2004 Invited Papers: Special Session on Supervisory Control, WODES 2004 Supervisory Control: Theory and Applications at WODES'2004 Reims, France, September 22-24, 2004 http://www.univ-reims.fr/wodes04/ The Workshop on Discrete Event Systems (WODES) will be organised for the 7th time in Reims, France. It aims to provide researchers from different fields (control theoreticians and control engineers, software engineers and computer scientists, operations research specialists) with an opportunity to exchange information and new ideas, and to discuss new developments in the field of DES. Topics of the invited session SUPERVISORY CONTROL: THEORY AND APPLICATIONS Supervisory Control is an active area of research since the pioneering work of Ramadge and Wonham in 1987. Many approaches have been developed, related to controllability and observability properties; Main applications concern manufacturing systems and telecommunication systems The aim of the session is to present new theoretical results and original approaches of supervisory control, new software developments as well as implementation issues. Organizers Toshimistu Ushio Dept. of Systems Innovation Osaka University 1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan Phone and Fax: +81-6-6850-6390 e-mail: ushio@sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp Naly Rakoto-Ravalontsalama Dept. of Automatic Control Ecole des Mines de Nantes (and IRCCyN) 4, rue Alfred Kastler 44307 Nantes Cedex 03, France Phone: +33 2-5185-8306 e-mail: rakoto@emn.fr Deadlines - Title and short abstract: January 10, 2004 (please send by e-mail to one of the organizers) - Full Paper submission: January 31, 2004 - Notification of acceptance: April 20, 2004 - Final version due: May 25, 2004 (Editorial Comment: Due to delay in dispatching this eletter, please contact the organuzer if they are still able to accept abstracts) +----------------------------------------+ | | End of Eletter 185 | | +----------------------------------------+