Numerous complex problems in the context of applied sciences are characterised by a combination of data acquisition, processing of the generated signals and controlling dynamic systems. A frequent requirement for systems in all kinds of areas is that the applied algorithms and methods ensure optimal solutions. At the institute of system dynamics (ISD) Constance, research and development is done in the areas: Control engineering, signal processing and optimisation of dynamic systems. These topics reach from acoustics to mechatronics and robotics through to energy management.
Signal Processing
The working group is primarily concerned with the development of algorithms in the field of signal processing and coding for reliable data transmission. This includes system identification, real-time simulation of electro-acoustic systems, algorithms for multi-channel noise reduction as well as methods for source and channel coding. Recent works in the field of coding theory deal with codes on complex alphabets and methods for error correction in flash memories. more...
Control Engineering
The group deals with issues in the areas of modeling of complex electrodynamical systems, and their control subject to optimality criterions. Other projects are established in the topics signal-processing, sensor and data fusion with statistical data allocation, and Target Tracking. In the area of fast-switching actuators, strategies are developed which involve energy-optimality and diminished noise emission. In the area of collision avoidance, maneuvers are scheduled which are optimal regarding environmental conditions or energy management. To this effect, decisions are made according to uncertain constraints. more...