E-LETTER on Systems, Control, and Signal Processing
ISSUE No. 154, June 1, 2001.
E-LETTER on Systems, Control, and Signal Processing
Issue 154, June, 2001
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.eeecss.org/PAB/eletter
Submission deadline for July Eletter: June 30, 2001
Contents
0. Editorial
1. Personals
1.1 E. Sontag Founding Editor of eletter Honored
1.2 New Address: Dr. ir. Georgo Z. Angelis
1.3 New Contact Information for Mujdat Cetin
2. General Announcements
2.1 Invited Session on Agent-based Control
2.2 Seminar on Robust Control Seminar
3. Positions
3.1 Lecturer in Control Engineering UK
3.2 PDF: Embedded Real Time Systems - Notre Dame USA
3.3 PhD Studentship: Intelligent Modelling & Control UK
3.4 Research Assistant Oxford UK
3.5 Research Positions: Nonlinear Control UK
3.6 Research Positions Univ of Magdeburg Germany
3.7 Research Positions at Ohio Univ USA
4. Books
4.1 New Book: Industrial Control Systems Design
4.2 New book: Adaptive Method of Lines
5. Journals
5.1 CFP: Sampling Theory in Signal and Image Proc
5.2 Call for Papers: Asian Journal of Control
5.3 Contents: Asian Journal of Control
5.4 Contents: Automatica
5.5 Contents: European Journal of Control
5.6 Contents: IEEE Trans Control Syst Technology
5.7 Contents: International Journal of Control
5.8 Contents: Journal MCSS
5.9 Contents: Linear Algebra and its Applications
5.10 Contents: Modeling Identification and Control
5.11 Control Engineering Practice
5.12 Special Issue on Switching and Logic in Adaptive Control
6. Conferences
6.1 10th Medit. Conf on Control and Automation Portugal
6.2 CFP: 3rd Int Conf on Control Theory and Applications
6.3 CFP: Information Decision and Control 2002
6.4 CIFA 2002 Int Conf on Automatic Control France
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Contributed by: Pradeep Misra,
SIAM Honors Eduardo Sontag, Founding (co)Editor of Eletter
SIAM has announced that its 2001 W.T. and Idalia Reid Prize in
Mathematics will be awarded to Professor Eduardo Sontag of Rutgers
University. The prize is awarded for research in, or other
contributions to, the broadly defined areas of differential equations
and control theory. The selection committee (comprised of John A.
Burns as chair, Ruth F. Curtain, James G. Glimm, and John
Guckenheimer) cited Sontag's many contributions to nonlinear control
theory.
Professor Sontag will receive the Reid Medal and a ,000 cash award
at the SIAM Annual Meeting in San Diego in July. Sontag will deliver
the Reid lecture on Wednesday, July 11, at 5:20 p.m. in the Town and
Country Room of the Town and Country Resort Hotel. The title of his
talk will be "The central themes of systems and control theory, and
their role in postgenomic molecular biology."
The prize is named for William T. and Idalia Reid, William T. having
been a renowned mathematics professor at the University of Chicago,
Northwestern University, University of Iowa, and University of
Oklahoma. Previous Reid Prize recipients are Wendell H. Fleming, Roger
W. Brockett, Constantine M. Dafermos, and the late Jacques-Louis
Lions.
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Contributed by: Georgo Angelis,
New Address: Dr. ir. Georgo Z. Angelis
Dr. ir. Georgo Z. Angelis
Philips Centre for Industrial Technology
Mechatronics Research / Semiconductor Equipment Research, SAQ 1132
P.O. Box 218, 5600 MD Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Phone: +31-(0)40-2739247 / Fax: +31-(0)40-2733201
email: georgo.angelis@philips.com
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Contributed by: Mujdat Cetin,
New Contact Information for Mujdat Cetin
Please note my new contact information:
Mujdat Cetin
MIT - Room 35-427
77 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
E-mail : mcetin@mit.edu
Phone : +1 (617) 253-3816
Fax : +1 (617) 258-8364
Web : http://ssg.mit.edu/~mcetin
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General Announcements
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Contributed by: Kingsley Fregene,
Invited Session on Agent-based Control
We are currently in the process of organizing an invited session on
"Intelligent agents for control" or something along those lines at the
2002 ACC. Papers/extended abstracts reporting work in the
area are highly solicited. It is necessary that the schemes or methods by
which control infrastructure is embedded in the agent or by which control
agents are synthesized be explicitly developed, preferably with some
analytical control-theoretic flavour. The objective of the invited session is
to introduce the wider control systems community to the field of intelligent
agents and the promise they may hold for control applications. A nice blend
of application-type papers and others of a more foundational nature would be
sufficient for this purpose.
Please respond to:
Kingsley Fregene
Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering
University of Waterloo, Ont. N2L 3G1 CANADA
fax: (519)746-3077
email: kocfrege@uwaterloo.ca
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Contributed by: Michael Muhler,
Seminar Announcement: on Robust Control
Theory, Software Tool, Application to Car Steering and Flight Control
Carl-Cranz-Gesellschaft e.V.
Scientific Coordination
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Ackermann
DLR, German Aerospace Center
Oberpfaffenhofen
Date: September 17-21, 2001
Location: Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich, Germany
For detailed summary, please visit:
http://www.op.dlr.de/FF-DR-RR/paradise/seminar.html
After the seminar the participants should be able to
* understand the theoretical foundations of robust control, in particular
the parameter space approach,
* understand simple and transparent robust control system structures,
* develop such controller system structures, set up design specifications
and find feasible robust controller parameters for their own problems,
* perform a robustness analysis with respect to various
specifications.
Target Audience
Engineers and scientists from industry, research institutions, government
agencies and universities, who are involved in the analysis and design of
robust control systems and interested in software tools that support this
process.
Prerequisites
Analysis and design of controllers for linear plants with known
nominal parameter values. Basic knowledge of MATLAB/SIMULINK.
Language
The seminar and all course material will be given in English.
Fee
DM 2.640,37/Euro 1.350,- is payable upon receipt of the invoice (the fee
does not include accommodations). CCG members will receive a 10% discount.
Upon request, university students may be entitled to a 75% discount.
Registration
Please write or call (up to 10 days before the seminar ) to
Carl-Cranz-Gesellschaft e.V.
Postfach 1112, D-82230 Wessling
phone: +49-8153-282413, fax: +49-8153-281345
e-mail: ccg@ccg-ev.de
http://www.op.dlr.de/FF-DR-RR/paradise/seminar.html
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Positions
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Contributed by: Professor Ian Postlethwaite,
Lecturer in Control Engineering, UK
Department of Engineering
University of Leicester
Ref:A5425
The successful candidate will have a strong research record in control
engineering. An interest in teaching in the area of mechanical systems or
engineering design would be an advantage.
Closing date: 8 June 2001.
Further particulars are available at:
http://www.le.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/a5425.htm
An aplication form is available at:
http://www.le.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/formnc.doc
Application forms and further particulars are available via the links above
or from the Personnel Office, tel +44 (0)116 252 5114, fax +44 (0)116 252
5140, email personnel@le.ac.uk
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Contributed by: Panos Antsaklis,
PDF: Embedded Real Time Systems - Notre Dame, USA
A postdoctoral research position is available in the context of a new
project on Real-Time Reconfiguration of Networked Embedded Systems at
the Department of Electrical Engineering of the University of Notre Dame.
Applications are invited from candidates with background and interest
in real-time embedded systems, discrete-event systems, distributed
computer control systems.
The project involves the use of hybrid system and supervisory control
methods in the dynamic software reconfiguration and fault-tolerant
synchronization of real-time clocks in a fine-grained embedded system
network. The successful candidate will have experience in the
supervisory control of computer hardware or software systems. Experience
with micro-controller real-time operating systems, network
programming or systems level programming experience with RT-LINUX, QNX, or
VxWorks is highly desirable.
The appointment can be extended up to three years starting in the Summer or
the Fall 2001.
Visit the homepages of our hybrid systems group members
(www.nd.edu/~pantsakl and www.nd.edu/~lemmon) for more information
regarding our current research activities.
Please email inquiries and applications to both:
antsaklis.1@nd.edu and to lemmon@nd.edu
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Contributed by: Dr. S. McLoone,
PhD Studentship: Intelligent Modelling & Control, UK
British Pounds 14k/year Seagate CAST PhD studentship
A 3 year PhD studentship (tax-free) is available in the Intelligent Systems
and Control Research Group at Queen's University Belfast to conduct research
into Intelligent Modelling and Control of disk media production. The research
project, which is funded by Seagate Technology Media (Ireland) and the
Northern Ireland Department of Higher and Further Education Training and
Employment (DHFETE), will commence in October 2001.
Seagate, the world's largest supplier of disc media, produces advanced
magnetic disc media and substrates at locations in California, Northern
Ireland, and Singapore. Central to their success is the use of
state-of-the-art processes and equipment at all stages of production.
The aim of the research is to investigate the application of leading-edge
learning systems approaches (neural networks, genetic algorithms and fuzzy
logic, multiple models/controllers, intelligent instrumentation) to modelling
and control of advanced production processes at Seagate Technology Media,
Ireland as a means of achieving tighter manufacturing tolerances, improved
product capability and greater process optimisation.
Applicants must have, or be about to obtain, at least a 2:1 degree or
equivalent in electrical and electronic engineering, control engineering,
mathematics, physics or related discipline.
CAST studentships provide fees and a maintenance allowance to candidates from
the United Kingdom. Funding of fees will be provided for candidates from
other EU countries.
UK students: British Pounds 13,500-15,000 per year + fees
EU students: British Pounds 7,500 - 9,000 per year + fees
International students: Please enquire
For further information contact:
Prof. G.W. Irwin, g.irwin@ee.qub.ac.uk
Dr. S.F. McLoone, s.mcloone@ee.qub.ac.uk
www: http://www.ee.qub.ac.uk/control/
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Contributed by: Basil Kouvaritakis,
Research Assistant in Nonlinear Predictive Control & Industrial Applications
University of Oxford
Department of Engineering Science
Applications are invited for the position of post-doctoral research
assistant. He/she will be responsible to Professor B. Kouvaritakis for
performing research on the development and testing of predictive control
algorithms for nonlinear systems.
Candidates should have a degree or doctorate, at an appropriately high level
of performance, in a suitable subject such as engineering science, physics,
computer science, mathematics or control. They should also have a proven
research record and/or evidence of capacity to undertake research, consistent
with age and experience, in a relevant field. Expertise in writing
mathematically based software is desirable as is proven experience in
programming using packages such as MATLAB. Evidence of high self-motivation,
excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a group of
graduate students, research assistants and academics is also required.
The salary will be on the RA1A scale in the range of BP16,775 - BP21,435 per
annum (according to age and experience). The appointment will be for 24
months in the first instance.
Further particulars may be obtained from Mr C.J. Scotcher, Senior
Administrator, University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science, Parks
Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ, UK; to whom written applications should be made,
enclosing a curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of two referees.
Please quote reference RA/BK/DF/01/032 in all correspondence.
The closing date for applications is 22nd June 2001.
The University is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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Contributed by: Prof M.J. Grimble,
Research Opportunities in Nonlinear Control Theory
and Industrial Applications, UK
A new research programme is being funded by the EPSRC in the Industrial
Control Centre of the University of Strathclyde. The funding is to enable a
fundamental shift in the research activity of the Centre to take place,
moving towards nonlinear control theory and applications.
A senior and a more junior research post is available and the senior post is
to assist in the management and administration of the new initiative. This
will involve both basic theoretical developments and co-operation with
industry. The second post is suitable for a research engineer who may wish to
register for a higher degree. Both posts are available for a three-year
period and they will involve leading researchers within the Industrial
Control Centre (ICC ) and links to the Advanced Control Technology Club.
The research staff of the Centre include, Professor Michael J. Grimble,
Professor Michael A. Johnson, Professor William E. Leithead, Dr. Reza Katebi,
Dr. Jacqueline Wilkie, Dr. Akis Petropoulakis, Dr. Andrzej Ordys. One of the
dissemination mechanisms for the research work is through the Advanced
Control Technology Club, which has meetings at leading universities and
companies about every two months.
For the Senior Research Position a higher degree and some industrial
experience is desirable. Both positions require good mathematical skills and
an interest in real engineering design.
Further particular may be obtained from:
Professor M.J. Grimble
University of Strathclyde,
Industrial Control Centre
Level 7, Graham Hills Building,
50, George Street,
Glasgow, G1 1QE.
Scotland, U.K.
Tel: 0141 548 2378/2098
Fax: 0141 548 4203
E-mail: m.grimble@eee.strath.ac.uk
Professor M.A. Johnson
University of Strathclyde,
Industrial Control Centre
Level 7, Graham Hills Building,
50, George Street,
Glasgow, G1 1QE.
Scotland, U.K.
Tel: 0141 548 2279
Fax: 0141 548 4203
E-mail: m.johnson@eee.strath.ac.uk
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Contributed by: Christiane Zalewski,
Research Positions, Univ of Magdeburg, Germany
A research assistant position and a research associate position in
systems and control theory are available at the Dept. of Electrical
Engineering and Information Technologies, University of Magdeburg
(Lehrstuhl fuer Systemtheorie technischer Prozesse, Prof. Joerg Raisch).
Possible research topics include hybrid control systems, hierarchical
control, plantwide control systems, and control of multipurpose batch
plants. A survey of our group's current research interests can be found
at: http://ifatwww.et.uni-magdeburg.de/systemtheorie
In all our research projects, we cooperate closely with the recently founded
Max-Planck-Institut fuer Dynamik komplexer technischer Systeme.
Magdeburg is the capital of Sachsen-Anhalt; it is located at the river Elbe
and within a one hour train ride from Berlin. It is an emerging centre for
science and technology, with a university, a university of applied sciences
(Fachhochschule) and renowned institutions for fundamental and applied
research (Max-Planck-Institut, Fraunhofer Institut).
Both positions are initially for three years, with the possibility of a two
year extension (research assistant) or a three year extension (research
associate).
Salaries, according to the German public sector wage scale, depend on age and
marital status. Approximate figures are DM 65,000 (32,500 Euros) p.a. for the
research assistant position (BAT IIa), slightly more for the research
associate position (C1).
The research assistant is expected to work towards a Ph.D. degree, the
research associate may work towards a "Habilitation" degree.
Requirements: MSc or equivalent (for the research assistant position) or
Ph.D. (for the research associate position) in Engineering or Mathematics.
Thorough knowledge of systems and control theory. Fluency in English or
German.
For further details please contact J. Raisch (raisch@mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de).
Please send your applications - preferably in electronic form - to
Joerg Raisch
Lehrstuhl fuer Systemtheorie technischer Prozesse
Otto-von Guericke Universitaet Magdeburg
Postfach 41 20
D-39016 Magdeburg
Germany
email: raisch@mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de
Closing date is July 1st, 2001.
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Contributed by: J. Jim Zhu,
Research Positions at Ohio Univ, USA
Three (3) Ph. D. Research Assistantships in Nonlinear Flight Control
The Avionics Engineering Center (AEC) in the School of Electrical Engineering
and Computer Science (EECS) of the Ohio University (OU) has 3 Graduate
Research Assistantships available immediately leading to Ph. D. degrees
within 4-5 years. The research will be focused on developing integrated
guidance and flight control systems for NASA's next generation reusable
launch vehicles (Space Shuttle replacement) using advanced nonlinear control
theory. The assistantships include a tuition waiver plus ,400 per
calendar year for MS students and ,000 per year for Ph. D. candidates.
US citizenship or Permanent Residency is required. Qualified candidates
should contact Prof. J. Jim Zhu by email immediately to expedite the OU
Graduate School application process.
One (1) MS or Ph. D. Research Assistantship in Nonlinear Flow Control
The OU School of EECS has a Graduate Research Assistantship for a MS or
Ph. D. student available immediately. The research will be focused on
closed-loop flow control using advanced nonlinear control theory. The
student will have an opportunity to work on-site at the Wright-Paterson
Air Force Base. The assistantship includes a tuition waiver plus ,400
per calendar year for an MS student and ,000 per year for a Ph. D.
candidate. US citizenship or Permanent Residency is required. Qualified
candidates should contact Prof. J. Jim Zhu by email immediately to
expedite the OU Graduate School application process.
One (1) Post Doctoral Fellowship in Advanced Nonlinear Flight Control
The OU School of EECS has an immediate opening for a Post Doctoral Research
Associate in the area of advanced nonlinear flight control systems. The
qualified candidate will be working on selected topics in guidance and
control systems, such as, but not limited to, robust and fault tolerant
flight controllers, adaptive and autonomous abort guidance algorithms for
reusable launch vehicles, nonlinear flight control system validation, and
reactive flow control as aircraft attitude control effectors. The candidate
will also be assisting the Principal Investigators to supervise a group of
graduate students as mentioned above, and will have an opportunity to teach
related courses at undergraduate or graduate level. The initial appointment
will be for one year, beginning as soon as possible, with the possibility of
extension up to four years. The salary will be ,000 per year. US
Citizenship or Permanent Residency is desired, but not required. Qualified
candidates should submit applications with contact information for at least
three references electronically to Prof. J. Jim Zhu.
The Ohio University is the oldest university in the Northwest Territory.
Located in the scenic Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio, its
classic residential campus is one of the most attractive in the nation.
Ohio University is designated a Research University II by the Carnegie
Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and gives high priority to
research. The research activities and funding level in the School of
EECS and the AEC are nationally competitive. The FY2000-01 research
funding level of AEC will exceed M, and that of EECS, excluding AEC's
funding, will exceed M. Research sponsors include NSF, AFRL, NASA, FAA,
Ohio Board of Regents and a variety of government and industry sponsors.
For more information, visit www.ent.ohiou.edu/avn and webeecs.ent.ohiou.edu
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Books
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Contributed by: Prof M.J. Grimble,
New Book: Industrial Control Systems Design
Industrial Control Systems Design
by M.J. Grimble
Publisher; John Wiley, Chichester, U.K.
This book is concerned with both state space and frequency domain
multivariable design methods. The text is aimed at industrial applications
and is sprinkled liberally with design examples taken from real application
studies. Four of the chapters are solely concerned with industrial design
problems, these include, Electrical power systems, Metal processing,
Aerospace and Marine applications.
The introduction to the text provides a wide ranging overview of systems
design issues, such as systems integration and fault monitoring. Both H2 and
H-infinity design approaches are discussed and subjects such as two degrees
of freedom tracking control and feed forward control are described. The
synthesis of predictive optimal controllers is considered and this provides a
useful way to compare both frequency domain and state space methods of
predictive control design.
One of the main objectives of the text is to demonstrate the insights and
benefits advanced control design techniques could bring to real industrial
applications. the point is made that even for classically designed systems
there are things to learn from the advanced control studies. For example, a
much better understanding of transport delay compensation methods is achieved
by linking together the Smith predictor with optimal design methods. The
text also includes a comprehensive big bibliography.
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Contributed by: Alain Vande Wouwer,
New book: Adaptive Method of Lines
ADAPTIVE METHOD OF LINES
A. Vande Wouwer, P. Saucez and W.E. Schiesser (Eds.)
Chapman & Hall / CRC, 2001
ISBN: 1-58488-231-X
The general Method Of Lines (MOL) procedure provides a flexible format for
the solution of all the major classes of partial differential equations
(PDEs) and is particularly well suited to evolutionary, nonlinear PDEs.
Despite its utility, however, there are relatively few texts that explore it
at a more advanced level and reflect the method's current state of
development.
Written by distinguished researchers in the field, Adaptive Method of Lines
reflects the diversity of techniques and applications related to the MOL.
Most of its chapters focus on a particular application but also provide a
discussion of underlying philosophy and technique. Particular attention is
paid to the concept of both temporal and spatial adaptivity in solving time-
dependent PDEs.
The purpose of the book is threefold:
-to provide an introduction to the MOL and the concepts of time and space
adaptation;
-to present a variety of applications from physics and engineering science;
-to describe new methods and codes and to highlight current research.
Hence, this book is intended for engineers, physicists and applied
mathematicians who are not familiar with the MOL, as well as for numerical
analysts interested in recent research results.
Contents of the book:
-Introduction (A.Vande Wouwer, P. Saucez and W.E. Schiesser)
-Application of the Adaptive Method of Lines to Nonlinear Wave Propagation
Problems (A. Vande Wouwer, P. Saucez and W.E. Schiesser)
-Numerical Solutions of the Equal width Wave Equation Using An Adaptive
Method of Lines (S. Hamdi, J.J. Gottlieb and J.S. Hansen)
-Adaptive MOL for Magneto-Hydrodynamic PDE Models (P.A. Zegeling and R.
Keppens)
-Development of a 1-D Error-Minimizing Moving Adaptive Grid Method (M.
Borsboom)
-An Adaptive Method of Lines Approach for Modelling Flow and Transport in
Rivers (G. Steinebach and P. Rentrop)
-An Adaptive Mesh Algorithm for Free Surface Flows in General Geometries (M.
Sussman)
-The Solution of Steady PDEs on Adjustable Meshes in Multidimensions Using
Local Descent Methods (M.J. Baines)
-Adaptive Linearly Implicit Methods for Heat and Mass Transfer Problems (J.
Lang and B. Erdmann)
-Linearly Implicit Adaptive Schemes for Singular Reaction-Diffusion Equations
(Q. Sheng and A. Q. M. Khaliq)
-Unstructured Mesh MOL Solvers for Reacting Flow Problems (M. Berzins)
-Two-Dimensional Model of a Reaction Bonded Aluminum Oxide Cylinder (M.J.
Watson, H.S. Caram, H. M. Chan, M. P. Harmer, P. Saucez, A. Vande Wouwer and
W. E. Schiesser)
-Method of Lines within the Simulation Environment DIVA for Chemical
Processes (R. Köhler, K.D. Mohl, H. Schramm, M. Zeitz, A. Kienle, M.
Mangold, E.Stein and E.D. Gilles)
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Contributed by: A.J. Jerri,
ANNOUNCING A NEW JOURNAL:
Sampling Theory in Signal and Image Processing
CALL FOR PAPERS
Sampling Theory in Signal and Image Processing (ISNN:1530-6429) is
published in January, May and September. It publishes refereed, original
research articles on the development and applications of sampling and
interpolation theory, wavelets, tomography, and other closely related
topics. Applications in signal and image processing with Fourier analysis
or wavelets are particularly welcome. To be published in this journal,
a paper must be correct non-trivial, novel and of interest to a
large number of our readers. Occasionally, the journal will publish high
quality survey and expository articles.
For instructions to authors and paper submission process, please visit:
http://www.clarkson.edu/~jerria/STSIP-Journal.html
Subscription
Subscription rate per volume: US for libraries, for individuals.
Postage US , US for abroad (please add US for airmail). For
subscription and other inquiries write to the
Managing editor, the Executive editor, Sampling Publishing
or Clarkon University Book Store.
69 Leroy Street; Potsdam, NY 13676.
Tel. (315) 265-1005, 268-2373 Fax (315) 268-2371, 265-2755.
Email: jerria@clarkson.edu
http://www.clarkson.edu/~jerria/STSIP-Journal.html
To Order Contact:
Clarkson University Book Store
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Potsdam, NY 13676 USA
Tel. (315) 265-9260 Fax (315) 265-9296
email:clarkson@bkstore.com
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Contributed by: Li-Chen Fu,
CALL FOR PAPERS: ASIAN J. OF CONTROL
Advances in PID Control: A Special Issue of Asian Journal of Control
PROPORTIONAL-INTEGRAL-DERIVATIVE (PID) is a familiar term of high
significance to many engineers, technicians and other practitioners involved
in automatic control systems. Controllers of the PID type have existed for
more than fifty years. Today, PID controllers can be found in virtually all
control systems, with applications ranging from process conditions regulation
to precision motion control for assembly and process automation. This is not
surprising since the reliability of the PID controllers has been field proven
by decades of successful applications. The wide acceptance and massive
support from control engineers all over the world ensure they have remained
the single most important tool in the control toolbox.
The research and development efforts for the evergreen PID controllers
have been undergoing a resurgence in recent years. A lot of effort has been
devoted to capitalizing on the advances in mathematical control theory while
still essentially retaining the decades-old classical control structure. New
generation PID controllers are able to demonstrate very good control
still essentially retaining the decades-old classical control structure. New
generation PID controllers are able to demonstrate very good control
characteristics such as higher performance robustness, tighter control
performance, and a higher level of intelligence and autonomy in their
operations with a correspondingly reduced reliance on manual operations. The
application base of PID controllers has also been further expanded, with
these controllers now being applied effectively to systems and processes
never before possible under traditional PID control.
The importance of PID controllers cannot be undermined as they provide
the engines to millions of control systems operating around the world. This
special issue on Advances in PID Control will help to serve as a forum to
consolidate the latest advances and trends in this field. Priority will be
given to original contributions which attempt to link the advances in control
theory and artificial intelligence to obtain better performing PID
controllers, with applications to complex systems including vaguely modeled,
nonlinear, multivariable and time-delay systems. Papers should preferably
include an application section, where the results from a practical
application/case study are documented.
Guest Editor:
Dr. K. K. Tan
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
National University of Singapore
Tel: +65-8742110, Fax +65-7791103
E-mail: eletankk@nus.edu.sg
Important Dates:
April 1, 2001 Call for Papers
Sep. 15, 2001 Deadline for Paper Submission
Feb. 1, 2002 Completion of first review
May 1, 2002 Completion of final review
Sep.30, 2002 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 submissions should include a title page containing the title of the
paper, full names and affiliation, complete postal and electronic address,
phone and fax number, an abstract, and a list of keywords. The contact 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
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Contributed by: Li-Chen Fu,
Contents: Asian Journal of Control
Vol. 3, No. 2 (June, 2001)
(Special Issue : Trend and Advancement in Neural Networks Based Control
Designs )
1. Title: "Nonlinear Control via Generalized Feedback Linearization Using
Neural Networks,"
Author Graham C. Goodwin, Osvaldo Rojas, and Hitoshi Takata
2. Title: "Fault Diagnosis Based on Fuzzy-Recurrent Neural Network,"
Author Zhao Xiang and Xiao Deyun
3. Title: "Neural Network Adaptive Robust Control of Nonlinear Systems in a
Normal Form,"
Author J. Q. Gong and Bin Yao
4. Title: "Robust Adaptive Control of Robots Using Neural Network : Global
Stability,"
Author C. Kwan, D. M. Dawson, and F. L. Lewis
5. Title: "On Approximation Capability of Neural Networks--Dynamic System
Modeling and Control"
Author Chu Kwong Chak, Gang Feng, and Jian Ma
6. Title: "Neural Network Based Algorithm for Dynamic System Optimization,"
Author Roseli Francelin Romero, Janusz Kacprzyk, and Fernando Gomide
7. Title: "Adaptive Neural Network Control for Smart Materials Robots Using
Singular Perturbation Technique,"
Author S. S. Ge, T. H. Lee, and Z. P. Wang
8. Title: "Robust Adaptive Identification of Nonlinear System Using Neural
Network,"
Author Q. Song, L. Yin, and Y. C. Soh
9. Title: "Nonlinear Fly-by-Throttle H-infinity Control Using Neural
Networks,"
Author Gwo-Ruey Yu
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Contributed by: Huibert Kwakernaak,
AUTOMATICA
Table of contents
August, 2001 Volume 37, Issue 8
Editorials
Kumpati S. Narendra, Frank L. Lewis
Introduction to the Special issue on Neural Network Feedback Control
Special issue papers
R. R. Selmic, F. L. Lewis
Neural net backlash compensation with hebbian tuning using dynamic
inversion
A. S. Poznyak, L. Ljung
On-line identification and adaptive trajectory tracking for nonlinear
stochastic continuous time systems using differential neural networks
R. Padhi, S. N. Balakrishnan, T. Randolph
Adaptive-critic based optimal neuro control synthesis for distributed
parameter systems
J. Q. Gong, B. Yao
Neural network adaptive robust control of nonlinear systems in semi-strict
feedback form
G. A. Rovithakis
Stable adaptive neuro-control design via Lyapunov function derivative
estimation
A. J. Calise, N. Hovakimyan, M. Idan
Adaptive output feedback control of nonlinear systems using neural
networks
G. Arslan, T. Basar
Disturbance attenuating controller design for strict-feedback systems with
structurally unknown dynamics
T. Parisini, S. Sacone
Stable hybrid control based on discrete-event automata and
receding-horizon neural regulators
Y. Li, N. Sundararajan, P. Saratchandran
Neuro-controller design for nonlinear fighter aircraft maneuver using
fully tuned RBF networks
J. Wang, J. Huang
Neural network enhanced output regulation in nonlinear systems
L-X. Wang, F. Wan
Structured neural networks for constrained model predictive control
Y. Zhang, J. Wang
Recurrent neural networks for nonlinear output regulation
L. Chen, K. S. Narendra
Nonlinear adaptive control using neural networks and multiple models
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Contributed by: Gabriela Stroian,
Contents: European Journal of Control Vol.6, no. 6, 2000
Editorial
A contribution to the validation of grafcet controlled systems
J. Zaytoon
Discussions on the paper by J.S. Ostroff, H. Alla and K.E. Arzen.
Solving transient scheduling problems with constraint programming
O. Korbaa, P. Yim and J.-C. Gentina
Discussions on the paper by P. Lopez and H. Alla.
Idle speed control of an automotive engine using a robust nonlinear
controller-observer pair
A.I. Bhatti, S.K. Spurgeon and R. Dorey
Discussion on the paper by J.P. Barbot.
Balanced tuning of PI controllers
P. Klan and R. Gorez
Discussions on the paper by S. Strmcnik and D. Vrancic.
Design, flight simulation and handling qualities evaluation of an LPV gain-
scheduled helicopter flight control system
I. Postlethwaite, I.K. Konstantopoulos, X.-D. Sun, D.J. Walker and A.G. Alford
Control of unicycle-type robots in the presence of sliding effects with only
absolute longitudinal and yaw velocities measurements
M. Ellouze and B. d^ÒAndréa-Novel
Discussion on A Sliding Mode Observer Based FDI Scheme for the Ship Benchmark
by C. Edwards and S.K. Spurgeon ^Ö final comments by the authors.
INFORMATION
Information on European Journal of Control is available at its home page:
http://www-ejc.ensieg.inpg.fr
Address for submissions:
I.D. Landau
European Journal of Control
Laboratoire d'Automatique
ENSIEG, BP 46
38402 Saint Martin d'Hères
France
E-mail : Ioan-Dore.Landau@inpg.fr
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Contributed by: Marc Bodson,
Contents: IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology
May 2001 Volume 9 Number 3
PAPERS:
Extracting Physical Parameters from System Identification of a Natural
Gas Engine
A. Gangopadhyay and P. H. Meckl
Model-Based Predictive Control Studies for a Continuous Pulp Digester
P. A Wisnewski and F. J. Doyle,III
Hierarchial Adaptive and Supervisory Control of Continous Venovenous
Hemofiltration
E. O Morales, M. M. Polycarpou, N. Hemasilpin, and J. J. Bissler
Improved Control of Pneumatic Lumber - Handling Systems
X. G. Wang and C. K.-H. Kim
A Sensorless Approach to Control of a Turbodynamic Left Ventricular
Assist System
S. Choi, J. F. Antaki, J. R. Boston, and D. Thomas
Robust Liquid Container Transfer Control for a Complete Sloshing Suppression
K. Yano and K. Terashima
Stable Fault Tolerant Adaptive Fuzzy/ Neural Control for a Turbine Engine
Y. Diao and K. M. Passino
A Sample Path Approach for Solving the Ground - Holding Policy Problem
in Air Traffic Control
C. G. Panayiotou and C. G. Cassandras
Optimal Control Techniques for Assessing Feasibilty and Defining
Subsystem Level Requirements: An Automative Case Study
I. V. Kolmanovsky and A. G. Stefanopoulou
BRIEF PAPERS:
Self - Tuning IMC - PID Control with Interval Gain and Phase Margins
Assignments
W. K. Ho , T. H. Lee, H. P. Han, and Y. Hong
Pitch Control of the Space Shuttle Training Aircraft
H. R. Berenji, S. Saraf, P.- W. Chang, and S. R. Swanson
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Contributed by: Sharron Lawrence,
Contents: International Journal of Control (Taylor and Francis Ltd)
Volume 74, Number 8, May 2001
761 - 775
Non-linear adaptive robust control of electro-hydraulic systems driven
by double-rod actuators
Bin Yao; Fanping Bu; George T. C. Chiu
776 - 782
Complexity of nonholonomic motion planning
Frédéric Jean
783 - 810
On output regulation for linear systems
Ali Saberi; Anton A. Stoorvogel; Peddapullaiah Sannuti
811 - 828
Lyapunov recursive design of robust adaptive tracking control with
L2-gain performance for electrically-driven robot manipulators
Chiharu Ishii; Tielong Shen; Zhihua Qu
829 - 844
Generalized frequency response function matrix for MIMO non-linear systems
A. K. Swain; S. A. Billings
845 - 856
D-stability of polynomial matrices
Didier Henrion; Olivier Bachelier; Michael Sebek
857 - 872
On the design of a position feedback control law for a simple mechanical
system subject to impacts
Marina Indri; Antonio Tornambe
SharronL@tandf.co.uk
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/tf/00207179.html
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Contributed by: J.H. van Schuppen,
Contents: Mathematics of Control, Signals, and Systems (MCSS)
Volume 14 (2001), Number 1
F. Albertini, P. Dai Pra and C. Prior
Small parameter limit for ergodic, discrete-time, partially observed,
risk-sensitive control problems.
MCSS 14 (2001), 1-28.
P. Kunkel, V. Mehrmann and W. Rath,
Analyses and numerical solution of control problems in descriptor form.
MCSS 14 (2001), 29-61.
M. Boue and P. Dupuis,
Risk-sensitive and robust escape control for degenerate processes.
MCSS 14 (2001), 62-85.
R. Banning and W.L. de Koning,
Spectral analysis of stochastically sampled dynamic systems.
MCSS 14 (2001), 86-107.
INFORMATION
Information on MCSS including tables of contents is
available at its home pages:
www.cwi.nl/~schuppen/mcss/mcss.html
www.math.rutgers.edu/~sontag/mcss.html
Address for submissions:
J.H. van Schuppen (Co-Editor MCSS)
CWI
P.O.Box 94079
1090 GB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Bradley Dickinson, Eduardo Sontag, Jan van Schuppen (Editors)
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Contributed by: Hans Schneider,
Journal: Linear Algebra and its Applications
ISSN : 0024-3795
Volume : 331
Issue : 1-3
Date : 01-Jul-2001
Please note: The access restrictions on articles/abstracts vary. Many
journals have free access to abstracts, but in general access to full text
PDFs is restricted to subscribers. The contents of LAA through volume 330 are
available at: http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/jnlnr/07738 The contents of
volume 331 are expected shortly.
pp 1-9
An interpolation approach to Hardy-Littlewood inequalities for norms of
operators on sequence spaces
B. Osikiewicz, A. Tonge
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379500001841
pp 11-20
On the spectrum and pseudoinverse of a special bordered matrix
J. Ding, W.C. Pye
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002610
pp 21-30
Consimilarity of quaternion matrices and complex matrices
H. Liping
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S002437950100266X
pp 31-41
The product of two quadratic matrices
F. Bunger, F. Knuppel, K. Nielsen
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002774
pp 43-59
Hyperspheres and hyperplanes fitted seamlessly by algebraic constrained
total least-squares
Y. Nievergelt
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002634
pp 61-74
Numerical ranges of composition operators
V. Matache
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002622
pp 75-87
Linear preservers for matrix inequalities and partial orderings
A. Guterman
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002804
pp 89-100
An order preserving inequality via Furuta inequality, II
C. Yang
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002816
pp 101-112
On G-invariant norms
T.-Y. Tam, W.C. Hill
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002701
pp 113-130
Principal majorization ideals and optimization
G. Dahl
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002683
pp 131-144
Comparison results for parallel multisplitting methods with applications to
AOR methods
W. Li, W. Sun
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002762
pp 145-153
Automorphisms of certain forms of higher degree over ordered fields
A. Chlebowicz, A. Sladek, M. Wolowiec-Musial
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002725
pp 155-164
A matrix algorithm towards solving the moment problem of Sobolev type
F. Marcellan, F. Hugon Szafraniec
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002713
pp 165-179
Polynomial Bezoutian matrix with respect to a general basis
Z.H. Yang
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002828
pp 181-192
Extension of an approximate orthogonalization algorithm to arbitrary
rectangular matrices
C. Popa
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002865
pp 193-202
Totally positive matrices and totally positive hypergraphs
G. Kubicki, J. Lehel, M.x. Morayne
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S002437950100252X
pp 203-209
On Pappus' configuration in non-commutative projective geometry
G. Donati
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501002877
pp 211
Author index
http://www.elsevier.nl/PII/S0024379501003597
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Contributed by: Lars Imsland,
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Modeling, Identification, and Control (MIC), Vol. 22, No. 1, January 2001
page 1
Editorial
page 3
H. Ludvigsen, A. Shiriaev and O. Egeland, "Stabilization of
Stable Manifold of Upright Position of the Spherical Pendulum"
page 15
T. A. Johansen, "Computational Performance Analysis of Nonlinear Dynamic
Systems using Semi-infinite Programming"
page 29
O. Slupphaug, L. Imsland and B. A. Foss, "Uncertainty Modeling and Robust
Output Feedback Control of Nonlinear Discrete Systems: A Mathematical
Programming Approach"
Accumulated index and more information about MIC is available at
http://www.itk.ntnu.no/publikasjoner/mic/mic.html.
MIC is now available online for subscribers and for others on a
pay-per-view basis, at EBSCO Online, http://www.ebsco.com/online/
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Contributed by: George W Irwin (Editor in Chief),
Contents: Control Engineering Practice
ISSN : 0967-0661
Volume : 9
Issue : 6
Date : Jun-2001
Visit the journal at http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/jnlnr/00123
pp 589-606
Intelligent control system of an industrial lime kiln process
M. Jarvensivu, K. Saari, S.-L. Jamsa-Jounela
pp 607-620
Sloshing analysis and suppression control of tilting-type automatic
pouring machine
K. Terashima, K. Yano
pp 621-630
Implementing machine-directional basis weight control for a pilot
paper machine
H. Baki, H. Wang, M.T. Soylemez, N. Munro
pp 631-638
Adaptive predictive control of combustor NOx emissions
G.P. Liu, S. Daley
pp 639-645
Observer based estimation of parameter variations and its application
to tyre pressure diagnosis
T. Umeno, K. Asano, H. Ohashi, M. Yonetani, T. Naitou, T. Taguchi
pp 647-657
Least squares and genetic algorithms for parameter identification of
induction motors
F. Alonge, F. D'Ippolito, F.M. Raimondi
pp 659-671
Rainfall-runoff multi-modelling for sensor fault diagnosis
A. Boukhris, S. Giuliani, G. Mourot
pp 673-682
Multi-leak detection and isolation in fluid pipelines
C. Verde
pp 683-693
Minimization of blocking time in component-based software
architecture for control systems
Y. Jeon, C.-H. Choi
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Contributed by: Joao Hespanha,
Announcement: Special Issue on Switching and Logic in Adaptive Control
International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing
Special Issue on Switching and Logic in Adaptive Control
Issue Edited by Joao Hespanha, Daniel Liberzon
Volume 15, Issue 3, 2001.
http://www.interscience.wiley.com/jpages/0890-6327/
211-212 Editorial
João Hespanha, Daniel Liberzon
213-238 On a class of switched, robustly stable, adaptive systems
Felipe M. Pait, Fuad Kassab Jr
239-263 Model reference adaptive control using a low-order controller
Daniel E. Miller
265-286 Designing predictors for MIMO switching supervisory control
Edoardo Mosca, Francesco Capecchi, Alessandro Casavola
287-317 Stochastic adaptive control using multiple models for improved
performance in the presence of random disturbances
Kumpati S. Narendra, Osvaldo A. Driollet
319-334 Unfalsified direct adaptive control of a two-link robot arm
Tung-Ching Tsao, Michael G. Safonov
335-352 Effects of the design parameters of multimodel adaptive control on
the performance of a flexible transmission system
Alireza Karimi, Ioan Doré Landau, Nader Motee
353-375 Supervisory field-oriented control of induction motors with
uncertain rotor resistance
G. W. Chang, J. P. Hespanha, A. S. Morse, M. S. Netto, R. Ortega
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Contributed by: Michael Athans,
CALL FOR PAPERS
10th MEDITERRANEAN CONFERENCE ON CONTROL AND AUTOMATION (MED2002)
Campus of the Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal
July 9-12, 2002
We solicit regular papers and proposals for invited sessions in all
aspects of the theory, algorithms, and applications of systems, control,
automation, robotics, operations research, intelligent systems, signal
processing, communication networks and related disciplines.
Papers and Proposals for Invited Sessions due: Feb. 1, 2002
Author Notification: April 15, 2002
Final Manuscript due: May 7, 2002
Conference Starts: July 9, 2002
INVITED PLENARY SPEAKERS:
1. Prof. John C. Doyle, California Inst of Technology, Calif., USA
Complex Systems
2. Prof. Pravin P. Varaiya, Univ. of California at Berkeley, USA
Hierarchical Control of Autonomous Systems
3. Prof. David G. Luenberger, Stanford University, Stanford, Calif., USA
Systems Theory and Financial Engineering Systems
4. Prof. Edward R. Crawley, MIT, Cambridge, Mass., USA
Control of Precision Optical Systems
5. Prof. Henrik I. Christensen, Royal Inst of Technology, SWEDEN
Advances in Robotic Systems
6. Prof. Olivier Faugeras, INRIA, Sophia Antipolis, FRANCE and MIT, USA
Advances in Image Processing and Computer Vision
7. Prof. Munther A. Dahleh, MIT, Cambridge, Mass., USA
Robust Control for Linear and Nonlinear Systems
8. Prof. P.R. Kumar, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, USA
Wireless Networks: Problems, Prospects and Protocols
Updates and details can be found at: http://www.isr.ist.utl.pt/med2002/
Contact us at: med2002@isr.ist.utl.pt
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Contributed by: Ben M. Chen,
CALL FOR PAPERS
The Third International Conference on Control Theory and Applications
Pretoria, South Africa, December 12-14, 2001
Final Call for Papers
The Third International Conference on Control Theory and Applications,
ICCTA'01, will be held at the University of Pretoria, Pretoria, the
Administrative Capital of South Africa, December 12-14, 2001. The conference
is jointly organised by the IEEE Control Chapter, Singapore and the IEEE
South African Section. It creates a forum for scientists, engineers and
practitioners throughout the world to present the latest research, results
and ideas in the area of control theory and applications. Along with
contributed papers, three keynote addresses will be given:
Practical Aspects of Nonlinear Control
Professor Graham C. Goodwin, Fellow IEEE, The University of Newcastle
Control and Observation of Quantum Systems
Professor Tzyh-Jong Tarn, Fellow IEEE, Washington University at St. Louis
University-Industry Collaborative Research:
Observations, Criticism, and Suggestions through Personal Experience
Professor Clarence W. de Silva, Fellow IEEE, The University of British
Columbia
Topics of interest include but not limited to:
+ Modeling of Complex Systems + Linear Systems
+ Robust and H-infinity Control + Nonlinear Systems and Control
+ Fuzzy and Neural Systems + Estimation and Identification
+ Fault Detection + Process Control and Instrumentation
+ Motion Control + Optimal Control
+ Discrete Event Systems + Adaptive and Learning Control
+ Intelligent and AI Based Control + Real-time Systems
+ Sensor and Data Fusion + Robotics
+ Control Education + Applications
Prospective authors are invited to submit 3 copies of a manuscript or an
extended summary of about 1000 words to:
Professor Ben M. Chen
Technical Chair, ICCTA^Ò01
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
The National University of Singapore
Singapore 117576
Email: bmchen@nus.edu.sg
Fax: (65)-779-1103
Softcopy submission by email are also acceptable. The organising committee is
also soliciting proposals for invited and special sessions in the related
areas.
All materials must be written in English, and a paper should be submitted
only if you intend to present the paper in the conference. The extended
summary should contain sufficient details including key concepts and novel
features of the work. It should include the title, name(s) of author(s),
mailing address, affiliation, telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address,
wherever possible.
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission of Extended Summary: July 1, 2001
Notification of Acceptance: August 15, 2001
Submission of Final Papers: Septerber 30, 2001
Conference: December 12-14, 2001
Conference web site: http://vlab.ee.nus.edu.sg/~iccta
Email: iccta@vlab.ee.nus.edu.sg
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Contributed by: Dr Jimmy Li,
CALL FOR PAPERS
Information, Decision and Control 2002
Adelaide, Australia, 11 - 13 February 2002
IDC 2002 is sponsored by the IEEE South Australian Section and
also is supported by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO)
and the Cooperative Research Centre for Sensor Signal and Information
Processing (CSSIP).
IDC 2002 will bring together scientists, engineers and mathematicians working
across the disciplines of signal processing and communications, decision and
control, and data and information fusion. Progress in these disciplines is
critical to the successful implementation of large interconnected and
distributed systems such as military C4I systems, communication networks,
distributed sensor networks, large scale distributed control systems, and
multi-platform autonomous vehicle applications. In particular, IDC 2002 will
attempt to highlight interfacing issues between fundamental technology and
algorithms (low level) and applications (high level) aspects of system design.
IDC 2002 is structured along the lines of similar multi-conferences held over
recent years around the world. It is planned to provide technically strong
symposia for each of the core disciplines with significant opportunity for
overlap and interaction between the various groups.
The IDC 2002 Organising Committee invites researchers and practitioners in
academia, industry and government to submit papers for one or more of the
symposia of IDC 2002 as detailed overleaf. All submitted papers are peer
reviewed on their originality, relevance, significance and clarity. The
accepted papers will be invited for presentation at oral/poster sessions and
published in the IDC 2002 Proceedings.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Papers should be no more than six A4 pages. A cover sheet should indicate:
the paper title, all authors and affiliations, a point of contact (telephone,
fax and email), the symposia of submission and (to facilitate the reviewing
process) a topic area addressed by the submission chosen from the lists
overleaf. Electronic submission in pdf format is preferred and strongly
recommended to all participants. Submitted papers are to use the IEEE LaTeX
or Word style files (available at http://www.ieee.org/pubs/authors.html).
Electronic submissions must be received at IDC@cssip.edu.au by June 29, 2001.
If you cannot submit electronically please contact the
Conference Secretariat by 31 May 2001 to make alternative arrangements.
Authors will be notified by September 28, 2001. Camera-ready papers will be
due on November 30, 2001.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Information about IDC 2002 is also available on the IDC 2002 web site
IDC.cssip.edu.au, or by contacting the IDC 2002 Secretariat
electronically at plevin@camtech.net.au or in writing at IDC 2002, Plevin &
Associates, PO Box 54 Burnside, SA 5066 Australia.
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Contributed by: Claude Moog,
CALL FOR PAPERS: CIFA 2002, Int Conf on Automatic Control
Nantes, France 8-10 july 2002.
This is the second french speaking international conference on automatic
control. The first conference CIFA was successfully organized in Lille,
France in july 2000 and attracted 220 participants from 22 countries. The
second edition of CIFA will be organized on the campus of Ecole Centrale
de Nantes from 8 to 10 july 2002.
The scope of the conference covers all aspects of the area, from basic and
fundamental to various application domains. Pluri-disciplinary issues are
particularly encouraged since they become mandatory for the development
research in automatic control.
Deadline for submission of regular papers, invited sessions is 15 december
2001. The official language is french. Further details and updated
information is available on: http://www.irccyn.ec-nantes.fr/cifa/
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