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Adjunct professor at Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Department of Electrotechnics.
Adjunct professor at Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Department of Electrotechnics.
Adjunct professor at Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Department of Electrotechnics.
2018
Authors
Cesar, MB; Coelho, JP; Goncalves, J;
Publication
Actuators
Abstract
2018
Authors
Oliveira, J; Pinho, TM; Coelho, J; Boaventura-Cunha, J; Moura Oliveira, P;
Publication
Abstract
2018
Authors
Cesar, MB; Coelho, JP; Goncalves, J;
Publication
13th APCA International Conference on Control and Soft Computing, CONTROLO 2018 - Proceedings
Abstract
This paper addresses the problem of finding the best Brain Emotional Learning (BEL) controller parameters in order to improve the response of a single degree-of-freedom (SDOF) structural system under an earthquake excitation. The control paradigm considered is based on a semi-active system to control the dynamics of a lumped mass-damper-spring model, being carried out by changing the damping force of a magneto-rheological (MR) damper. A typical BEL based controller requires the definition of several parameters which can be proved difficult and non-intuitive to obtain. For this reason, an evolutionary based search technique has been added to the current problem framework in order to automate the controller design. In particular, the particle swarm optimization (PSO) method was chosen as the evolutionary based technique to be integrated within the current control paradigm. The obtained results suggest that, indeed, it is possible to parametrize a BEL controller using an evolutionary based algorithm. Moreover, simulation shows that the obtained results can outperform the ones obtained by manual tuning each controller parameter individually. © 2018 IEEE.
2018
Authors
Pinho, TM; Coelho, JP; Veiga, G; Moreira, AP; Boaventura Cunha, J;
Publication
13th APCA International Conference on Control and Soft Computing, CONTROLO 2018 - Proceedings
Abstract
Supply chains are complex interdependent structures in which tasks' accomplishment is the result of a compromise between all the entities involved. This complexity is particularly pronounced when dealing with chipping and transportation tasks within a forest-based biomass energy production supply chain. The logistic costs involved are significant and the number of network nodes are usually in a considerable number. For this reason, efficient optimization tools should be used in order to derive cost effective scheduling. In this work, soft computing optimization tools, namely genetic algorithms (GA) and particle swarm optimization (PSO), are integrated within a discrete event simulation model to define the vehicles operational schedule in a typical forest biomass supply chain. The presented simulation results show the proposed methodology effectiveness in dealing with the addressed systems. © 2018 IEEE.
2018
Authors
Pinho, TM; Coelho, JP; Oliveira, J; Boaventura Cunha, J;
Publication
13th APCA International Conference on Control and Soft Computing, CONTROLO 2018 - Proceedings
Abstract
This work presents the state-of-the-art of visual sensing systems for monitoring and control purposes in both agriculture and forest areas. Regarding agricultural activities, four main topics are explored: robotics and autonomous vehicles, plant protection, feature extraction and yield prediction. Although vast literature can be found on image processing and computer vision applied to agriculture, its applications in forest-based systems are less frequent. Throughout this article, several research areas such as diseases control, post-processing, parameters estimation, UAVs and satellites will be addressed. © 2018 IEEE.
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