Adaptive Signal Control, IV

Adaptive Signal Control, IV
Author: Peter T. Martin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2006
Genre: Adaptive control systems
ISBN:

The purpose of this project is to deploy and evaluate the effectiveness of the future Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) on an arterial street network in Park City, Utah that experiences both everyday and unpredictable changes in traffic flow.

Robust Adaptive Control

Robust Adaptive Control
Author: Petros Ioannou
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 850
Release: 2013-09-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0486320723

Presented in a tutorial style, this comprehensive treatment unifies, simplifies, and explains most of the techniques for designing and analyzing adaptive control systems. Numerous examples clarify procedures and methods. 1995 edition.

Adaptive Inverse Control, Reissue Edition

Adaptive Inverse Control, Reissue Edition
Author: Bernard Widrow
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2008-02-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780470231609

A self-contained introduction to adaptive inverse control Now featuring a revised preface that emphasizes the coverage of both control systems and signal processing, this reissued edition of Adaptive Inverse Control takes a novel approach that is not available in any other book. Written by two pioneers in the field, Adaptive Inverse Control presents methods of adaptive signal processing that are borrowed from the field of digital signal processing to solve problems in dynamic systems control. This unique approach allows engineers in both fields to share tools and techniques. Clearly and intuitively written, Adaptive Inverse Control illuminates theory with an emphasis on practical applications and commonsense understanding. It covers: the adaptive inverse control concept; Weiner filters; adaptive LMS filters; adaptive modeling; inverse plant modeling; adaptive inverse control; other configurations for adaptive inverse control; plant disturbance canceling; system integration; Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) adaptive inverse control systems; nonlinear adaptive inverse control systems; and more. Complete with a glossary, an index, and chapter summaries that consolidate the information presented, Adaptive Inverse Control is appropriate as a textbook for advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level courses on adaptive control and also serves as a valuable resource for practitioners in the fields of control systems and signal processing.

International Encyclopedia of Transportation

International Encyclopedia of Transportation
Author:
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 4418
Release: 2021-05-13
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0081026722

In an increasingly globalised world, despite reductions in costs and time, transportation has become even more important as a facilitator of economic and human interaction; this is reflected in technical advances in transportation systems, increasing interest in how transportation interacts with society and the need to provide novel approaches to understanding its impacts. This has become particularly acute with the impact that Covid-19 has had on transportation across the world, at local, national and international levels. Encyclopedia of Transportation, Seven Volume Set - containing almost 600 articles - brings a cross-cutting and integrated approach to all aspects of transportation from a variety of interdisciplinary fields including engineering, operations research, economics, geography and sociology in order to understand the changes taking place. Emphasising the interaction between these different aspects of research, it offers new solutions to modern-day problems related to transportation. Each of its nine sections is based around familiar themes, but brings together the views of experts from different disciplinary perspectives. Each section is edited by a subject expert who has commissioned articles from a range of authors representing different disciplines, different parts of the world and different social perspectives. The nine sections are structured around the following themes: Transport Modes; Freight Transport and Logistics; Transport Safety and Security; Transport Economics; Traffic Management; Transport Modelling and Data Management; Transport Policy and Planning; Transport Psychology; Sustainability and Health Issues in Transportation. Some articles provide a technical introduction to a topic whilst others provide a bridge between topics or a more future-oriented view of new research areas or challenges. The end result is a reference work that offers researchers and practitioners new approaches, new ways of thinking and novel solutions to problems. All-encompassing and expertly authored, this outstanding reference work will be essential reading for all students and researchers interested in transportation and its global impact in what is a very uncertain world. Provides a forward looking and integrated approach to transportation Updated with future technological impacts, such as self-driving vehicles, cyber-physical systems and big data analytics Includes comprehensive coverage Presents a worldwide approach, including sets of comparative studies and applications

Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems

Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems
Author: Rossitza Setchi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 671
Release: 2010-09-07
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3642153844

th The 14 International Conference on Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems was held during September 8–10, 2010 in Cardiff, UK. The conference was organized by the School of Engineering at Cardiff University, UK and KES International. KES2010 provided an international scientific forum for the presentation of the - sults of high-quality research on a broad range of intelligent systems topics. The c- ference attracted over 360 submissions from 42 countries and 6 continents: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong ROC, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Syria, Taiwan, - nisia, Turkey, UK, USA and Vietnam. The conference consisted of 6 keynote talks, 11 general tracks and 29 invited s- sions and workshops, on the applications and theory of intelligent systems and related areas. The distinguished keynote speakers were Christopher Bishop, UK, Nikola - sabov, New Zealand, Saeid Nahavandi, Australia, Tetsuo Sawaragi, Japan, Yuzuru Tanaka, Japan and Roger Whitaker, UK. Over 240 oral and poster presentations provided excellent opportunities for the presentation of interesting new research results and discussion about them, leading to knowledge transfer and generation of new ideas. Extended versions of selected papers were considered for publication in the Int- national Journal of Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Engineering Systems, Engine- ing Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, and Neural Computing and Applications.

Traffic Signal Timing Manual

Traffic Signal Timing Manual
Author: U.s. Department of Transportation
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2015-02-20
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781508557173

This report serves as a comprehensive guide to traffic signal timing and documents the tasks completed in association with its development. The focus of this document is on traffic signal control principles, practices, and procedures. It describes the relationship between traffic signal timing and transportation policy and addresses maintenance and operations of traffic signals. It represents a synthesis of traffic signal timing concepts and their application and focuses on the use of detection, related timing parameters, and resulting effects to users at the intersection. It discusses advanced topics briefly to raise awareness related to their use and application. The purpose of the Signal Timing Manual is to provide direction and guidance to managers, supervisors, and practitioners based on sound practice to proactively and comprehensively improve signal timing. The outcome of properly training staff and proactively operating and maintaining traffic signals is signal timing that reduces congestion and fuel consumption ultimately improving our quality of life and the air we breathe. This manual provides an easy-to-use concise, practical and modular guide on signal timing. The elements of signal timing from policy and funding considerations to timing plan development, assessment, and maintenance are covered in the manual. The manual is the culmination of research into practices across North America and serves as a reference for a range of practitioners, from those involved in the day to day management, operation and maintenance of traffic signals to those that plan, design, operate and maintain these systems.

Fuzzy Logic and Control

Fuzzy Logic and Control
Author: Mohammad Jamshidi
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 485
Release: 1993-06-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0132441640

Fuzzy logic is enjoying an unprecedented popularity – and for excellent reasons. It has moved successfully beyond the technological and engineering fields into areas as diverse as consumer and electronic products and systems, the stock market, and medical diagnostics.

Global Practices on Road Traffic Signal Control

Global Practices on Road Traffic Signal Control
Author: Keshuang Tang
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2019-05-03
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0128153032

Global Practices on Road Traffic Signal Control is a valuable reference on the current state-of-the-art of road traffic signal control around the world. The book provides a detailed description of the common principles of road traffic signal control using a well-defined and consistent format that examines their application in countries and regions across the globe. This important resource considers the differences and special considerations across countries, providing useful insights into selecting control strategies for signal timing at intersections and pedestrian crosswalks. The book's authors also include success stories for coping with increasing traffic-related problems, examining both constraints and the reasons behind them. Presents a comprehensive reference on country-by-country practices on road traffic signal control Compiles and compares approaches across countries Covers theories and common principles Examines the most current systems and their implementation

Numerical Simulations of Physical and Engineering Processes

Numerical Simulations of Physical and Engineering Processes
Author: Jan Awrejcewicz
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2011-09-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9533076208

Numerical Simulations of Physical and Engineering Process is an edited book divided into two parts. Part I devoted to Physical Processes contains 14 chapters, whereas Part II titled Engineering Processes has 13 contributions. The book handles the recent research devoted to numerical simulations of physical and engineering systems. It can be treated as a bridge linking various numerical approaches of two closely inter-related branches of science, i.e. physics and engineering. Since the numerical simulations play a key role in both theoretical and application oriented research, professional reference books are highly needed by pure research scientists, applied mathematicians, engineers as well post-graduate students. In other words, it is expected that the book will serve as an effective tool in training the mentioned groups of researchers and beyond.

Advanced Manufacturing Processes IV

Advanced Manufacturing Processes IV
Author: Volodymyr Tonkonogyi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 606
Release: 2022-09-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3031166515

This book offers a timely snapshot of innovative research and developments at the interface between manufacturing, materials and mechanical engineering, and quality assurance. It covers various manufacturing processes, such as grinding, boring, milling, broaching, coatings, including additive manufacturing. It focuses on cutting, abrasive, stamping-drawing processes, shot peening, and complex treatment. It describes temperature distribution, twisting deformation, defect formation process, failure analysis, as well as the convective heat exchange and non-uniform nanocapillary fluid cooling, highlighting the growing role of quality control, integrated management systems, and economic efficiency evaluation. It also covers vibration damping, dynamic behavior, failure probability, and strength performance methods for aviation, heterogeneous, permeable porous, and other types of materials. Gathering the best papers presented at the 4th Grabchenko’s International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Processes (InterPartner-2022), held in Odessa, Ukraine, on September 6–9, 2022, this book offers a timely overview and extensive information on trends and technologies in manufacturing, mechanical, and materials engineering, and quality assurance. It is also intended to facilitate communication and collaboration between different groups working on similar topics and to offer a bridge between academic and industrial researchers.