Processing Parameter Development for FeMnAl Steels and Other Military Materials
Abstract
Objective This proposal seeks funding to establish a state-of-the-art laboratory comprised of a system of interdependent elements from Quanser, Inc and Newport Corp. The goals of this laboratory are to (1) facilitate research in the area of applied adaptive control in multi-agent networked systems and (2) to support instructional learning objectives in the area of system dynamics, control systems, and robotics at Cal Poly Pomona (HSI). This lab adds new capabilities to the University in training STEM students and promotes undergraduate research at a minority-serving institute. Summary of Equipment (6) Quanser QCar Systems, (6) Quanser QBot-2E Systems, (12) Quanser Qube-Servo 2 Units, (4) Newport Fast Steering Mirror Systems w/ Drivers, (2) Newport Optical Position Sensors w/ Drivers Research Interest Optical laser communication is an established means of relaying data from one point to another. Such communication is especially critical in multi-agent networked systems, such as in swarm robotics or coordinated CubeSat maneuvering. In most instances, laser beam propagation is subject to disturbances of unknown nature and can include narrowband disturbances (vibrations) and broadband disturbances (atmospheric). Receding horizon adaptive control has been shown to be effective in certain scenarios in mitigating the effects of unknown disturbances due to its predictive nature. The investigators wish to explore the potential of applying a similar adaptive control method to multi-agent formation flight systems, such as in swarm robotics or in coordinated CubeSat maneuvering. The open architecture systems offered by Quanser, Inc are especially conducive to this research due to their flexibility and scalability. All sensors and actuators are accessible on this platform which will allow a completely new set of capabilities. The expandable inputs and outputs allow for scalability of the project and are essential to this research. Instructional Interest The equipment requested in this proposal will serve the students in both laboratory courses in the core curriculum as well as in undergraduate and graduate research projects adjacent to the primary research interest. Undergraduate students will have the opportunity to work with this equipment and learn concepts of system dynamics, control systems, as well as fundamentals of system identification while gaining experience on state-of-the-art equipment using industry standard software such as MATLAB/Simulink. This equipment will serve several of the existing upper division courses in mechanical engineering such as: system dynamics, feedback control systems, as well as graduate courses in robotics and linear systems. Further, the investigators intend to develop a new technical elective course in the foundations of system identification, which is closely related the primary research objective. A student competition using this platform will also be used to attract new students towards careers in STEM by illustrating the potential of this new technology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jun 25, 2021
- Source ID
- W911NF2110268
Entities
People
- Nolan Tsuchiya
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- Office of the Secretary of Defense