Invitation to Levitotion Contro: Problems Expecting a Smart Solution

Electromagnetic suspension (E.M.S) type levitation system is studied in the control system design viewpoint. Dynamic characteristics in theoretical analysis as well as hardware implementation is considered. Open loop unstable, non-linear and timevarying characteristics are reviewed in the theoretcal section, while levitation control system for multi-vehicle train as well as magnet drive system is reviewed in the practical section. This paper suggests not only some well-known problem appearing in levitation control system design but also a subtle problem and solution candidates. But there exist many unmentioned problems wating for a smart problem solver.