• Interaction and multiscale mechanics
• /
• v.1 no.1
• /
• pp.103-121
• /
• 2008

This paper presents an optimization-based method for computing a minimal bounding ellipsoid that contains the set of static responses of an uncertain braced frame. Based on a non-stochastic modeling of uncertainty, we assume that the parameters both of brace stiffnesses and external forces are uncertain but bounded. A brace member represents the sum of the stiffness of the actual brace and the contributions of some non-structural elements, and hence we assume that the axial stiffness of each brace is uncertain. By using the $\mathcal{S}$-lemma, we formulate a semidefinite programming (SDP) problem which provides an outer approximation of the minimal bounding ellipsoid. The minimum bounding ellipsoids are computed for a braced frame under several uncertain circumstances.

• 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
• /
• 2005.06a
• /
• pp.2319-2324
• /
• 2005

This paper proposes a intelligent gain and boundary layer based sliding mode control (SMC) method for robotic systems with unknown model uncertainties. For intelligent gain and boundary layer, we employ the self recurrent wavelet neural network (SRWNN) which has the properties such as a simple structure and fast convergence. In our control structure, the SRWNNs are used for estimating the width of boundary layer, uncertainty bound, and nonlinear terms of robotic systems. The adaptation laws for all parameters of SRWNNs and reconstruction error bounds are derived from the Lyapunov stability theorem, which are used for an on-line control of robotic systems with unknown uncertainties. Accordingly, the proposed method can overcome the chattering phenomena in the control effort and has the robustness regardless of unknown uncertainties. Finally, simulation results for the three-link manipulator, one of the robotic systems, are included to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems
• /
• v.7 no.2
• /
• pp.110-121
• /
• 1997

Stability issues of linear Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy modles are thoroughly investigated. At first, a systematic way of searching for a common symmetric positive definite P matrix (common P matrix in short), which is related to stability, is proposed for N subsystems which are under a pairwise commutativity assumption. Robustness issue under modeling uncertainty in each subsystem is then considered by proposing a quadratic stability criterion and a method of determining uncertainty bounds. Finally, it is shown that the pairwise commutative assumption can be in fact relaxed by interpreting the uncertainties as mismatch parts of non-commutative system matrices. Several examples show the validity of the proposed methods.

• International Journal of Fuzzy Logic and Intelligent Systems
• /
• v.2 no.1
• /
• pp.78-82
• /
• 2002

In this paper, we have studied a numerical stability analysis method for the robust fuzzy feedback linearization regulator using Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy model. To analyze the robust stability, we assume that uncertainty is included in the model structure with known bounds. For these structured uncertainty, the robust stability of the closed system is analyzed by applying Linear Matrix Inequalities theory following a transformation of the closed loop systems into Lur'e systems.

• Transactions on Control, Automation and Systems Engineering
• /
• v.4 no.4
• /
• pp.356-362
• /
• 2002

In this paper, well-known Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy model is used as the nonlinear plant model and uncertainty is assumed to be included in the model structure with known bounds. Based on the fuzzy models, a numerical robust stability analysis for the fuzzy feedback linearization regulator is presented using Linear Matrix Inequalities (LMI) Theory. For these structured uncertainty, the closed system can be cast into Lur'e system by simple transformation. From the LMI stability condition for Lur'e system, we can derive the robust stability condition for the fuzzy feedback linearization regulator based on Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy model. The effectiveness of the proposed analysis is illustrated by a simple example.

• Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
• /
• v.20 no.8
• /
• pp.1195-1208
• /
• 2006

This paper aims at presenting robustness analysis under the uncertainties of the time delay and plant parameters in symmetrically coupled dynamic systems connected through network having time delay. The delay-involved closed loop characteristic function is mathematically formulated, incorporated with active synchronization control. And the robust stability of the corresponding system is analyzed by investigating the formation of characteristic equation containing second- order terms of uncertainty variables representing delay and plant dynamics mismatches. For the two individual types of uncertainties, we elucidate details of how to compute the bounds and what they imply physically. To support the validity of the mathematical claims, numerical examples and simulations are presented.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and information Science
• /
• v.2 no.4
• /
• pp.28-36
• /
• 1997

In this paper, robust stability analysis for the fuzzy feedback linearization regulator is presented. Well-known Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy model is used as the MISO nonlinear plant model. Uncertainty and disturbance are assumed to be included in the model structure with known bounds. For these structured uncertainty and disturbances, robust stability of the close system is analyzed in both input-output sense and Lyapunov sense. The robust stability conditions are proposed by using multivariable circle criterion and the relationship between input-output stability and Lyapunov stability. The proposed stability analysis is illustrated by a simple example.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers D
• /
• v.52 no.8
• /
• pp.462-470
• /
• 2003

This paper presents an algorithm of identifying parametric uncertainty by way of an interval model. For a given set of frequency response data from an uncertain linear SISO system of which the upper and the lower bounds of both magnitude and phase responses are represented, the proposed algorithm consists of two main parts: first, the nominal model is identified by using Least Square Estimation (LSE), and then an interval model is constructed by expanding the extremal properties of interval systems, so that tightly enclose the given envelopes within those of interval model. Two numerical examples are given to demonstrate and verify the developed algorithm. The identified interval model can be used for evaluating the worst case performance and stability margins against parametric uncertainty by using some extremal properties on interval systems.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
• /
• v.6 no.12
• /
• pp.3166-3181
• /
• 2012

Localization of mobile station (MS) has now gained considerable attention. Since the hybrid measurements can help to improve the positioning accuracy, several hybrid localization methods have been proposed in the literature. However, the high performance estimator with the closed-form solution and complete performance analysis for time-of-arrival/signal strength (TOA/SS) localization technique is still an opening issue. Two TOA/SS localization algorithms with the closed-form solutions are proposed for the cases with or without uncertainty in the positions of base stations. Furthermore, performance analysis for the TOA/SS localization technique is presented. Both the theoretical variances and Cramer-Rao lower bounds (CRLBs) are derived and the relationship between the cases with or without uncertainty is given. The paper also proves that the TOA/SS scheme has a lower CRLB than the TOA (or SS) scheme. Theoretical analysis and simulations show that the proposed method can reach its CRLB.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
• /
• v.48 no.3
• /
• pp.684-701
• /
• 2016

The Gaussian process model (GPM) is a flexible surrogate model that can be used for nonparametric regression for multivariate problems. A unique feature of the GPM is that a prediction variance is automatically provided with the regression function. In this paper, we estimate the safety margin of a nuclear power plant by performing regression on the output of best-estimate simulations of a large-break loss-of-coolant accident with sampling of safety system configuration, sequence timing, technical specifications, and thermal hydraulic parameter uncertainties. The key aspect of our approach is that the GPM regression is only performed on the dominant input variables, the safety injection flow rate and the delay time for AC powered pumps to start representing sequence timing uncertainty, providing a predictive model for the peak clad temperature during a reflood phase. Other uncertainties are interpreted as contributors to the measurement noise of the code output and are implicitly treated in the GPM in the noise variance term, providing local uncertainty bounds for the peak clad temperature. We discuss the applicability of the foregoing method to reduce the use of conservative assumptions in best estimate plus uncertainty (BEPU) and Level 1 probabilistic safety assessment (PSA) success criteria definitions while dealing with a large number of uncertainties.