Browsing Masters Theses by Subject "Mechatronics"
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Adaptive Neuro-Observer for Elastic Drive Systems
(2011-12)This work presents the design, implementation, testing, and validation of a Neural Network based observer for a real hardware elastic drive system. Diagonal recurrent neural network architecture and two types of controllers ... -
Adaptive PID Controller for a Non Linear Pendulum System Using Recurrent Neural Networks
(2005-06)The main objective of this research is to study feedforeword and recurrent neural networks (RNN) for nonlinear dynamic system identification and control. To be able to control, predict or analyze any system, accurate model ... -
AUS-UAV HILS Setup of Dynamic Flight Path Planning
(2006-08)My research will utilize the existing UAV test-bed consisting of the TRI-60 RC airplane, the Avionics Unit, the embedded controller system, and the Ground Station to test minimum time flight path algorithms and mission ... -
Automatic White Blood Cell Differential Classification
(2005-06)The characteristics (quantity, shape and color) of the white blood cell (WBC) can give vital information about a patient's health. Hematologists, with the aid of microscopes, use their experience to classify WBCs and make ... -
Comparative Study of Control Strategies for Under Actuated Manipulator
(2006-06)Underactuated mechanical systems are systems with fewer control inputs (actuators) than degrees of freedom. They arise in many applications such as underwater robots, mobile robots and manipulators with passive joints. ... -
DNA Base-Calling Techniques
(2008-12)The availability of substantial amounts of DNA sequence information has begun to revolutionize the practice of biology. So it is obvious that manual sequencing output is not adequate to keep pace with the growing demand ... -
Efficiency Optimization of a Standalone Solar Energy System using Fuzzy Based MPPT
(2012-01)This work primarily addresses the design and implementation of a standalone rotary sun tracker with dual maximum power point tracking (MPPT). The objective is to improve the efficiency of the PV system by introducing both ... -
Guidance, Control and Trajectory Tracking of Small Fixed Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's)
(2009-04)Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's) have gained increasing considerations due to their low cost and increased autonomy. A large number of applications in the military and civilian fields. The present work considers a low level ... -
Holistic Design: Optimizing Mechatronic Systems Using Multi Objective Optimization
(2015-05)This thesis aims to present an integrated approach to mechatronic systems design using heuristic optimization techniques. This integrated approach will consider the kinematics of the system, the dynamics, and the control ... -
Intelligent Multi-Sensor Process Condition Monitoring
(2007-12)Loss of production and machine breakdown are critical challenges facing modern machining. The main objective of this work is to develop an intelligent multi-sensor process condition monitoring that is able to predict the ... -
Low Cost Autopilot Design Using Fuzzy Supervisory Control
(2005-05)With the recent development in single-board embedded systems, wireless communications technologies and mechatronics systems, aerospace researchers have an opportunity to design an affordable controller that can enhance the ... -
Model Based Control of Amine Sweetening Unit
(2005-06)Many industrial processes often exhibit significant non-linear behavior, and amine sweetening unit comprising absorption and regeneration towers is a typical example of such chemical processing plants. Conventional linear ... -
Modeling and Control of Nonlinear Systems Using Wavelet Networks
(2006-12)The main objective of this research is to present wavelet networks as a new scheme to model and control nonlinear dynamic systems. The ability to control a system depends on how well it is modeled. Most real-world systems ... -
Next Generation 10 Gb/s RZ Optical Transmitters
(2004-05)We propose an alternate chirp RZ optical transmitter that provides telecommunication carriers with a cost effective solution for upgrading the existing 2.5 Gb/s fiber links to 10 Gb/s. The performance of the proposed ... -
Online Video-Based Handwriting Recognition System
(2007-06)In the recent years, handwriting recognition systems started to have a major role in the new technology such as computers, mobile phones and hand-held devices to enhance the interaction between humans and these systems. ... -
Robust Control of Elastic Drive Systems Using The Immersion and Invariance Methodology
(2013-10)This thesis is divided into three main parts. The first part presents a new robust control methodology to suppress the torsional vibrations in flexible drive systems. The position control of a nonlinear Two-Mass-Model ... -
Suppression of Unstable Flow by Using Rough Surfaces at Small Mass Flow Rates in a Radial Diffuser
(2006-08)The operation of centrifugal compressor systems is limited at low-mass flow rates by fluid flow instabilities leading to rotating stall or surge. These instabilities limit the flow range in which the compressor can operate. ... -
System Identification Using Group Method of Data Handling (GMDH)
(2009-01)Recently, many researchers have had much interest in various methods for system identifications. Such methods involve soft computing techniques such as neural networks and fuzzy logic. Neural networks and fuzzy logics are ...