Abstract: Conventional maximum power point tracking (MPPT) methods such as perturb-and-observe (P&O) method can only track the first local maximum point and stop progressing to the next maximum point.

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Abstract: The terminal guidance problem considering nonlinearity, optimality, and impact angle constraints is investigated. First, the conditions for optimal guidance in the longitudinal plane are ...

Abstract: The realization of optical nonlinear activation functions (NAFs) is essential for integrated optical neural networks (ONNs). Here, we propose and experimentally demonstrate a photonic method ...

Abstract: Landing an unmanned aerial vehicle unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on top of an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) in harsh open waters is a challenging problem, owing to forces that can damage ...

Abstract: The overdischarge can significantly degrade a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery's lifetime. Therefore, it is important to detect the overdischarge and prevent severe damage of the Li-ion battery.

Abstract: The large maritime traffic volume and its implications in economy, environment, safety, and security require an unsupervised system to monitor maritime traffic. In this paper, a method is ...

Abstract: Proactive preparedness to cope with extreme weather events is significantly helpful in reducing the restoration cost and enhancing the resilience of distribution systems. This paper is ...

Abstract: The tracking control of redundant manipulators plays a crucial role in robotics research and generally requires accurate knowledge of models of redundant manipulators. When the model ...

Abstract: Reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms enable automated controller configuration without plant-specific parameter knowledge and allow consideration of multiple objectives in a single ...

Abstract: This paper presents a detailed analysis of the two most well-known hill-climbing maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms: the perturb-and-observe (P&O) and incremental conductance ...

Abstract: Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) have been widely used in power grids to improve their flexibility and reliability. However, the inevitable battery life degradation is the main cost in ...