Real-Time Experimental Control Workshop
The Mechanical, Aerospace, and Manufacturing (MAM) Engineering department at Polytechnic University announces a Web-Enabled Real-Time Experimental Control Workshop to be held from May 28, 2001 to May 31, 2001. The workshop is directed at graduate students, specializing in dynamic systems and control area, enrolled at U.S. universities. The MAM department will provide travel support for up to four students (maximum $833 each) to attend the workshop. To be considered for travel support, eligible candidates must send a complete application package by April 27, 2001, consisting of a transmittal letter, curriculum vitae, and one letter of recommendation, to the contact address listed below. General (non-sponsored) applications/inquiries for enrollment are also welcome. This summer workshop opportunity is sponsored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers-Dynamic Systems and Control Division and the NASA/NY Space Grant Consortium.
Eligibility for participation
· Graduate student status at a U.S. university
· Specialization in dynamic systems and control
Students Learn
- Practical applications of dynamic systems and control to servomotors, magnetic levitation, fluid level and flow control, nonlinear systems (e.g., 2 D.O.F. inverted pendulum, 3 D.O.F. helicopter, etc.), flexible structure systems, and open architecture robots.
- Real-time implementation of the classical (P, PI, and PID), modern (LQR, Pole-placement, and LQG), and nonlinear controllers in a rapid control prototyping environment (dSPACE-DS1102, Quanser-MultiQ, Real-Time-Workshop, Wincon, etc.).
- Application of Internet in developing and conducting Internet-based, real-time control laboratory.
- Web-enabled control of mechatronics systems (e.g., maglev, RC car, airfoil in wind tunnel, etc.)
Where:
Mechanical, Aerospace, and Manufacturing Engineering Department
Polytechnic University
Six Metrotech Center
Brooklyn, NY 11201
When:
Summer 2001 (May 28, 2001-May 31, 2001)
Contact:
Prof. Vikram Kapila
Polytechnic University
Six Metrotech Center
Brooklyn, NY 11201
vkapila@poly.edu
Update 1. (04/30/2001): The travel awards have been made as of 04/30/2001. Through the generous support of our sponsors, the MAM department at Polytechnic University, and the home institutions of sponsored students, four graduate students will be funded to attend the workshop.
General Information: If you will travel to
NY city by air, the following information may be useful for you. There are three well-served and
well-connected airports in the vicinity:
JFK is connected to Brooklyn by subway. You take a free shuttle bus from the airport to the Howard Beach-JFK Airport subway station. At the subway, take the A train towards Manhattan. Get down at the Jay Street-Borough Hall stop. Polytechnic University is located on Jay Street (opposite the rear entrance of the Marriott) within walking distance (less than 2 to 3 minutes). The subway ride costs $1.50 one-way. Low travel cost but far.
From Newark you can take a bus (Olympia) to Manhattan’s Port Authority Bus Terminal for about $10.00. The bus terminal is internally connected to the Port Authority-42nd street subway station. Take the A train towards Brooklyn. Get down at the Jay Street-Borough Hall stop. Polytechnic University is located on Jay Street (opposite the rear entrance of the Marriott) within walking distance (less than 2 to 3 minutes). The subway ride costs $1.50 one-way. Do not quote me J, but Newark is notorious for flight cancellations.
From LaGuardia you can take a cab to Jay and Tillary Street ($20 to $25). This airport is my number 1 preference around here.
Note: The listed ride prices are best estimates only.