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Volume 3: Renewable Energy Systems; Robotics; Robust Control; Single Track Vehicle Dynamics and Control; Stochastic Models, Control and Algorithms in Robotics; Structure Dynamics and Smart Structures; Surgical Robotics; Tire and Suspension Systems Modeling; Vehicle Dynamics and Control; Vibration and Energy; Vibration Control
Renewable Energy Systems
A Dynamic Optimization Approach for Maximum Aerodynamic Coefficient of a Wind Turbine
DSCC 2012; 9-16https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8565
Topics:
Optimization
,
Wind turbines
,
Wind energy
,
Optimal control
,
Wind
,
Algorithms
,
Blades
,
Computer programming
,
Design
,
Dynamic programming
Wind Turbine Gearbox Control for Maximum Energy Capture and Prolonged Gear Life
DSCC 2012; 33-39https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8719
Topics:
Gears
,
Mechanical drives
,
Wind turbines
,
Energy generation
,
Gear teeth
,
Service life (Equipment)
,
Simulation results
,
Wind
,
Wind energy
,
Wind velocity
Robotics
Design, Construction, and Testing of a Flying Prey Simulator
DSCC 2012; 59-63https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8559
Topics:
Construction
,
Design
,
Testing
,
Dimensions
,
Flight
,
Machinery
Modeling of Skid-Steered Wheeled Robotic Vehicles on Sloped Terrains
DSCC 2012; 91-99https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8641
Topics:
Actuators
,
Dynamic models
,
Engines
,
Friction
,
Modeling
,
Motors
,
Path planning
,
Robotic vehicles
,
Robots
,
Robustness
A Multi-Master / Single-Slave Teleoperation System
DSCC 2012; 107-112https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8714
Topics:
Closed loop systems
,
Delays
,
Internet
,
Stability
,
Surgery
,
Theorems (Mathematics)
Robust Control
Robust Optimal Control Design Using Sensitivity Dynamics and Youla Parameterization
DSCC 2012; 143-151https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8741
Topics:
Design
,
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Optimal control
,
Uncertainty
,
Control equipment
,
Control systems
,
Design methodology
,
Robustness
,
System dynamics
Single Track Vehicle Dynamics and Control
Methods to Assess the Stability of a Bicycle Rider System
Adrian Cooke, Marc Beusenberg, Maarten Bonnema, Wim Poelman, Vera Bulsink, Bart Koopman, Rosemary Dubbeldam
DSCC 2012; 189-193https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8524
Topics:
Bicycles
,
Stability
,
Design
,
Center of mass
,
Engineering simulation
,
Simulation
Rider Optimal Control Identification in Bicycling
DSCC 2012; 201-206https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8587
Topics:
Optimal control
,
Bicycles
,
Control equipment
,
Delays
,
Filtration
,
Impulse (Physics)
,
Torque
Stochastic Models, Control and Algorithms in Robotics
Quantized Control of Compliant Cellular Actuator Arrays for Biological Movement Generation
DSCC 2012; 233-241https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8582
Topics:
Actuators
,
Noise (Sound)
,
Engines
,
Motors
,
Robots
,
Generators
,
Signals
,
Chaos
,
Errors
,
Hardware
Sub-Optimal Stationary Policies for a Class of Stochastic Optimization Problems Arising in Robotic Surveillance Applications
DSCC 2012; 263-272https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8610
Topics:
Optimization
,
Robotics
,
Surveillance
,
Robots
,
Linear programming
,
Algorithms
,
Construction
,
Decision making
,
Dynamic programming
,
Sensors
Maximally-Informative Regional Ocean Modeling System (ROMS) Navigation of an AUV in Uncertain Ocean Currents
DSCC 2012; 291-297https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8720
Topics:
Modeling
,
Navigation
,
Ocean currents
,
Oceans
,
Uncertainty
,
Approximation
,
Chain
,
Feedback
,
Optimal control
,
Optimization
Methodology for Optimizing First Order Markov Chains of Spectrally Decomposed Terrain Profiles
DSCC 2012; 299-307https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8746
Topics:
Chain
,
Modeling
,
Optimization
,
Wavelength
,
Automotive design
,
Excitation
,
Resolution (Optics)
,
Roads
,
Simulation
,
Spectral energy distribution
Kalman Filtering for Improving Radio-Frequency Hand Motion Crane Control
DSCC 2012; 309-316https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8761
Topics:
Cranes
,
Filtration
,
Noise (Sound)
,
Sensors
,
Control systems
,
Errors
,
Feedback
,
Filters
,
Kalman filters
,
Machinery
Decentralized Control of Multi-Agent Escort Formation via Morse Potential Function
DSCC 2012; 317-324https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8777
Topics:
Algorithms
,
Control algorithms
,
Military systems
,
Multi-agent systems
,
Potential energy
,
Robots
,
Security
,
Sensors
,
Simulation
,
Vehicles
Structure Dynamics and Smart Structures
Multidisciplinary Design Optimization for Smart Micro-Composite and Experimental Validation by Using Laser Excitation Technique
DSCC 2012; 339-347https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8563
Topics:
Composite materials
,
Design
,
Excitation
,
Lasers
,
Optimization
,
Actuators
,
Fibers
,
Mode shapes
,
Smart structures
,
Vibration
Low-Frequency Noise Reduction Using a Piezoelectric Sound Absorbing Panel Using LR Circuit and Applied Voltage
DSCC 2012; 357-366https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8626
Topics:
Circuits
,
Noise control
,
Noise (Sound)
,
Displacement
,
Engineering simulation
,
Simulation
,
Sound absorption
,
Vibration absorbers
,
White noise
Surgical Robotics
Design of a Quadramanual Robot for Single-Nostril Skull Base Surgery
Philip J. Swaney, Jordan M. Croom, Jessica Burgner, Hunter B. Gilbert, D. Caleb Rucker, Robert J. Webster, III, Kyle D. Weaver, Paul T. Russell, III
DSCC 2012; 387-393https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8536
Topics:
Design
,
Robots
,
Surgery
,
Biomedicine
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Manipulators
,
Robotics
A Handheld Device for Measurement of Tension: An Aide to Surgeons for Soft Tissue Balance During Orthopedic Surgeries
DSCC 2012; 403-409https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8590
Topics:
Orthopedics
,
Soft tissues
,
Surgery
,
Tension
,
Bone
,
Maintenance
,
Anterior cruciate ligament
,
Biological tissues
,
Dislocations
,
Displacement
Design of a Minimally Invasive Lung Tumor Localization Device
DSCC 2012; 411-418https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8643
Topics:
Design
,
Lung
,
Tumors
,
Biological tissues
,
End effectors
,
Instrumentation
,
Sensors
,
Damage
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Feedback
Data Driven Development of Haptic Models for Needle Biopsy Phantoms
Madusudanan Sathia Narayanan, Xiaobo Zhou, Sudha Garimella, Wayne Waz, Frank Mendel, Venkat N. Krovi
DSCC 2012; 419-427https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8658
Topics:
Haptics
,
Needles
,
Phantoms
,
Force feedback
,
Artificial neural networks
,
Biological tissues
,
Biomedicine
,
Displacement
,
Feedback
,
Materials testing
Achieving Dexterous Manipulation for Minimally Invasive Surgical Robots Through the Use of Hydraulics
DSCC 2012; 429-438https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8685
Topics:
Hydraulics
,
Robots
,
Surgery
,
Design
,
Computer simulation
,
Robotics
,
Dynamic models
,
Endoscopes
,
Endoscopic devices
,
Engineering prototypes
Interactive Simulation of Surgical Needle Insertion Into Soft Tissue
DSCC 2012; 457-464https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8760
Topics:
Deflection
,
Needles
,
Simulation
,
Soft tissues
,
Stick-slip
,
Surgery
Characterization of Antagonistic SMA Spring Actuators for Use in a MRI-Compatible Intracranial Robot
DSCC 2012; 481-485https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8854
Topics:
Actuators
,
Magnetic resonance imaging
,
Robots
,
Springs
,
Displacement
,
Feedback
,
Temperature
,
Constitutive equations
,
Modeling
Tire and Suspension Systems Modeling
Capturing Planar Tire Properties Using Static Constraint Modes
DSCC 2012; 487-493https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8552
Topics:
Tires
,
Roads
,
Simulation
,
Vehicles
,
Filters
,
Hamilton's principle
,
Modeling
,
Shapes
,
Simulation results
,
Stiffness
Vehicle Lateral Velocity and Tire-Road Friction Coefficient Estimation
DSCC 2012; 495-502https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8575
Topics:
Friction
,
Roads
,
Tires
,
Vehicles
,
Kinematics
,
Control systems
,
Electric vehicles
,
Sensors
,
Wheels
Tire/Road Stick-Slip Interactions: Analysis and Experiments
DSCC 2012; 503-512https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8619
Topics:
Roads
,
Stick-slip
,
Tires
,
Modeling
,
Rubber
,
Sensors
,
Springs
,
Deformation
,
Design
,
Mechanical admittance
Nonlinear Disturbance Rejection for Semi-Active MacPherson Suspension System
DSCC 2012; 513-522https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8702
Topics:
Suspension systems
,
Control equipment
,
Dampers
,
Damping
,
Simulation results
,
Tires
,
Closed loop systems
,
Design
,
Energy dissipation
,
Kinematics
Longitudinal Tire Force Estimation With Unknown Input Observer
DSCC 2012; 523-530https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8710
Topics:
Tires
,
Wheels
,
Algorithms
,
Dynamic models
,
Signals
,
Friction
,
Roads
,
Vehicles
Lateral Tire Force Estimation With Unknown Input Observer
DSCC 2012; 531-538https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8712
Topics:
Tires
,
Yaw
,
Wheels
,
Algorithms
,
Friction
,
Kinematics
,
Roads
,
Signals
Vehicle Dynamics and Control
Two Degrees of Freedom Control for Combine Harvester Header Height Control
DSCC 2012; 539-547https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8576
Topics:
Degrees of freedom
,
Control equipment
,
Feedback
,
Design
,
Feedforward control
,
Error analysis
,
Modeling
,
Optimal control
,
Simulation results
,
Stability
Energy-Saving Mechanism of Active Vibration Isolation Stand for Transporting the Injured Using Pleasure Boats
DSCC 2012; 555-562https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8618
Topics:
Boats
,
Vibration isolation
,
Stiffness
,
Actuators
,
Energy consumption
,
Equilibrium (Physics)
,
Rotational inertia
,
Springs
,
Weight (Mass)
Improving the Computational Efficiency of Tire-Suspension HILS System With Matrix Library
DSCC 2012; 569-575https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8636
Topics:
Tires
,
Dynamic analysis
,
Vehicles
,
Differential algebraic equations
,
Dynamic models
,
Hardware
,
Multibody dynamics
,
Simulation
,
Stability
Basic Research on an Electric Bus System Charged Quickly at Every Bus Stop Using Green Energy (Demonstration Experiment Using EV Converted Minivan)
DSCC 2012; 583-590https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8666
Topics:
Renewable energy
,
Electricity (Physics)
,
Carbon dioxide
,
Public transportation
,
Buses
,
Density
,
Emissions
,
Energy generation
,
Solar energy
,
Sustainability
Pendulum-Based Simulator for Bicycle Motion Analysis and Control
DSCC 2012; 601-605https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8794
Topics:
Bicycles
,
Pendulums
,
Power steering
,
Design
,
Traffic
Vibration and Energy
Finite Amplitude Underwater Torsional Vibrations of Cantilevers
DSCC 2012; 629-636https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8574
Topics:
Cantilevers
,
Vibration
,
Damping
,
Fluids
,
Cantilever beams
,
Computational fluid dynamics
,
Convection
,
Excitation
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Fluid structure interaction
Mathematical Modeling of Microcantilever-Based Biosensor as a Nonuniform Rectangular Plate for Detection of Ultrasmall Adsorbed Mass
DSCC 2012; 637-643https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8608
Topics:
Biosensors
,
Modeling
,
Sensors
,
Biomechanics
,
Cost benefit analysis
,
Design
,
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Free vibrations
,
Vibration
Performance of Linear Control Methods for Wind Turbines Dealing With Unmodeled Structural Modes
DSCC 2012; 645-652https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8653
Topics:
Wind turbines
,
Control equipment
,
Design
,
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Generators
,
Wind velocity
,
Blades
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Noise (Sound)
,
Simulation
Vibration Modeling and Control of Drilling Tools Using Micro Fiber Composite Actuators
DSCC 2012; 669-674https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8689
Topics:
Actuators
,
Composite materials
,
Control modeling
,
Drilling
,
Fibers
,
Vibration
,
Waves
,
Transducers
,
Wave propagation
,
Advanced materials
Design, Modeling, and Road Tests of Electromagnetic Energy-Harvesting Shock Absorbers
DSCC 2012; 675-684https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8734
Topics:
Design
,
Energy harvesting
,
Modeling
,
Roads
,
Shock absorbers
,
Damping
,
Electrical measurement
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Friction
,
Gears
Vibration Control
Design of Precise Ramp Following Input Shapers
DSCC 2012; 719-725https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8502
Topics:
Delays
,
Design
,
Errors
,
Filters
,
Gantry cranes
,
Manufacturing
,
Pendulums
,
Steady state
,
Vibration
Measurement of Dynamic Friction: Apparatus and Early Results
DSCC 2012; 727-732https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8557
Topics:
Sliding friction
,
Polishing
,
Friction
,
Metals
,
Accelerometers
,
Displacement
,
Hall effect
,
Sensors
Vibration Control for Casting Manipulator on Planetary Surface
DSCC 2012; 757-766https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8572
Topics:
Casting
,
Manipulators
,
Vibration control
,
Vibration
,
Errors
,
Rotation
,
Actuators
,
End effectors
,
Wire
,
Yaw
Control System Design for Active Isolator Taking Dynamical Property of Elastic Load Into Account
DSCC 2012; 777-781https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8606
Topics:
Control systems
,
Design
,
Stress
,
Control equipment
,
Control theory
,
Engineering simulation
,
Feedback
,
Simulation
,
Vibration
Lyapunov-Based Tracking of Store-Induced Limit Cycle Oscillations in an Aeroelastic System
DSCC 2012; 803-811https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8662
Topics:
Limit cycles
,
Oscillations
,
Aircraft
,
Uncertainty
,
Artificial neural networks
,
Control equipment
,
Control systems
,
Feedback
,
Feedforward control
,
Flight
Observer Based Vibration Control of Buildings With Magneto-Rheological Dampers
DSCC 2012; 823-831https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8731
Topics:
Dampers
,
Rheology
,
Structures
,
Vibration control
,
Control equipment
,
Engineering simulation
,
Shear (Mechanics)
,
Signals
,
Simulation
,
Stability
Vibration Control Evaluation of Smart Microstructures With Non-Contact Laser Excitation
DSCC 2012; 833-841https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2012-MOVIC2012-8805
Topics:
Excitation
,
Lasers
,
Vibration control
,
Vibration
,
Excitation systems
,
Hammers
,
Impulse (Physics)
,
Laser ablation
,
Laser Doppler vibrometers
,
Smart structures