Hang-Chou To Shang-Tu

Chia - Shang

A disturbance observer based tracking control algorithm is presented in this paper. The key idea of the proposed method is that the plant nonlinearities and parameter variations can be lumped into a disturbance term. The lumped disturbance signal is estimated based on a plant dynamic observer. A state observer then corrects the disturbance estimation in a two-step design. First, a Lyapunov-base...

Let's hang on to what we've got....

Governments in most developed countries are encouraging older workers to remain at work so as to reduce both social security liabilities and labour shortages. Research shows that older workers view flexible work options, which includes phased retirement and returns to work (recalls) as casuals or on contract, as a major incentive for remaining in the work force. There is little evidence employe...

Virtual Exploring to Jing-Hang Grand Canal

This paper presents the digital interactive experience system of the Jing-Hang Grand Canal of China and introduces some related work. The purpose of this system is to attract users’ interests in the history and culture of the Jing-Hang Grand Canal. We provide users with virtual exhibition and virtual exploring environment which make it possible that the disappeared ancient scenes and stories re...

Hare turns king's evidence, Burke to hang.

Purchasing prescription drugs in Canada: hang together or hang separately.

Canada's provincial and territorial governments have expressed an interest in bulk purchasing prescription drugs for many years. We propose they start by purchasing selected generic drugs for the entire population and provide them for little or no cost to patients. This politically popular strategy would significantly reduce drug expenditures and improve population health.