Controls & Dynamics Projects

Parameter Identification and Adaptive Fault Detection of the Flexishaft System (6/9/04)

A paper written for AA549 concerning discrete transfer parameter estimation using a recursive least squares algorithm. Includes experimental data on actual hardware with results and analysis. Also has state estimation using a Kalman filter approach.

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Feedforward Control of a Magnetic Levitator (6/4/04)

A paper written for ME599 (Feedforward Control) concerning non-linear system inversion and feedforward control calculations. Includes experimental data on actual hardware with results and analysis. Investigates effects of model uncertainty and whether feedforward control should be applied or not.

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Multiple Control Systems for the Linear Cart Track Pendulum (6/11/03)

A paper written for AA449 concerning different control systems for the classic inverted pendulum problem. Includes system modeling and simulation results. Also investigates root locus, full-state feedback, and LQR control design.

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Modeling and Control of a Flexishaft System (3/19/03)

A paper written for AA448 concerning modeling and control of a non-minimum phase system (2 DC motors connected with a flexible shaft). Explores PID and notch filter design to improve disturbance rejection.

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Modeling and Design of a DC Motor Control System (2/21/03)

A paper written for AA448 concerning system modeling (including parameter identification) and simulation of a 2nd order DC motor system. Explores PI controllers and also real-time pseudo derivatives. Includes experimental frequency response data collected using a dynamic signal analyzer.

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Modeling and Design of a Temperature Control System (2/6/03)

A paper written for AA448 concerning system modeling and simulation of a simple first order SISO system. Explores PID design using root locus methods and bang/bang control.

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