Optimal model distribution in multi model adaptive control with switching

Multi model adaptive control is an emerging field that has proven to be successful in mitigating limitations of classical adaptive control by providing more quicker and faster adaptation. In this method instead of one single parameter varying controller, multiple fixed parameter controllers pertaining to different operation regimes are utilized....

Mission Planner for Heating-Optimal Re-Entry Trajectories with Extended Range Capability

Atmospheric entry is a process defined by extremes, from the great velocity at the point of entry to the high deceleration loads and aerodynamic heating in the lower layers of the atmosphere. In addition to the vehicle maintaining structural integrity, an equally important aspect of the re-entry mission is safety. This safety can only be...

Development of three dimensional PV structures as shading devices for a Decentralized Facade Unit of the Future.

The first part of the Thesis consists of a research on topics related to Solar Energy, PV technologies and Materials used as part of active solar structures (from the active materials to substrates) as well as their integration in the form of custom shapes. The analysis of these topics reveals the potential of new and emerging PV technologies,...

Optimization, Scaling and Economics of Pumping Kite Power Systems: Small-scale Systems for Developing Countries or Utility-scale Units for the European Market?

Long trem transmission expansion planning for Nigerian deregulated power system: A system approach

Nigerian suffers from inadequate electricity supply of which her transmission capacity is a major factor. Having deregulated her power system recently , systems planning( generation and transmission) becomes a chicken and egg problem of which its coordination is a complex socio-technical issue. In an effort to approach this problem ,TEPES ( a...

Pheromone networks - a computational approach to improve the social dynamics of the Almere central train station and it's urban network.

The amount of travelers from and to the Dutch city Almere will grow from 40.000 back in 2009 to 100.00 in 2030. This requires intensive infrastructural improvements to the current situation of Almere. One of the main improvements of the network will be the redesign of the central station of the city. The current station is situated around a...

The Moving Node Approach in Topology Optimization

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Optimization of the maintenance scheduling and production valuation by green certificates

Summary Part I - Optimization of the maintenance scheduling Resource management in the industry is an important feature to make the most of the production, particularly in maintenance field where the availability of people is a very important condition to minimize losses. An optimized maintenance scheduling is of a crucial importance for wind...

Multi-input Embedded Real-time Software Defined Radio

This master thesis work is inspired by the practical aspects of the Analytical Constant Modulus Algorithm (ACMA) proposed by Alle-Jan van der Veen and Arogyaswami Paulraj. The ACMA deals with the beamforming problem associated with constant modulus co-channel signal interference in wireless communication. Co-channel interference occur when...

Optimization of the preliminary design of a radial compressor

Optimization is the mathematical process through which the set of conditions is obtained that produces the maximum or minimum value of a specified function. To solve different types of optimization problems several algorithms has been developed. They can be globally distinguished as deterministic or stochastic algorithms. Further on...