Abstract: A new method for the optimal solutions is proposed. Originating from the continuous-time dynamics stability theory in the control field, the optimal solution is anticipated to be obtained in an asymptotically evolving way. By introducing a virtual dimension— —the variation time, a dynamic system that describes the variation motion is deduced from the Optimal Control Problem (OCP), and...

Variation in growth rate for grower/finisher pigs causes increased fixed costs of production and makes all-in all-out production management difficult or impossible. We conducted an observational study on 9 cooperating commercial farms between 1998-2000. All pigs born over a 1-6 week period were weighed onto the study at 1-2 days of age, to ensure a minimum of 250 pigs per farm. The pigs were th...

Two bar-press experiments with rats tested the rule that reducing expectation of reward increases the variation from which reward selects. Experiment 1 used a discrete-trial random-interval schedule, with trials signaled by light or sound. One signal always ended with reward; the other signal ended with reward less often. The 2 signals were randomly mixed. Bar-press duration (how long the bar w...

The aim of quality control of a laboratory investigation is to ensure that similar results are obtained on the same material at different centres. To investigate its practicability in cytodiagnosis, the same cytological material was examined independently at six centres. Each centre supplied material from 20 cases, providing a total of 120 cases, ie, 100 cases excluding the donor centre's own m...

Copy-number variation (CNV) is the most prevalent type of structural variation in the human genome, and contributes significantly to genetic heterogeneity. It has already been recognized that some CNVs can contribute to human phenotype, including rare genomic disorders and Mendelian diseases. Other CNVs are now amenable to genome-wide association studies so that their influence on human phenoty...

This paper deals with the modeling, analysis, design and simulation of a robust control method for a permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM) supplied with a PWM inverter based on a LPV (Linear Parameter Variation)  standard controller. Under the influence of uncertainties and external disturbances, by a variation of ±150% of motor parameters from the nominal values, the robust performance c...