A Real Time Controller For Applications In Smart Structures

Christian P. Ahrens; R. O. Claus

doi:10.1117/12.963113

5 February 1990 A Real Time Controller For Applications In Smart Structures

Christian P. Ahrens, R. O. Claus

Proceedings Volume 1170, Fiber Optic Smart Structures and Skins II; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.963113
Event: OE/FIBERS '89, 1989, Boston, United States

Abstract

Research in smart structures, especially the area of vibration suppression, has warranted the investigation of advanced computing environments. Real time PC computing power has limited development of high order control algorithms. This paper presents a simple Real Time Embedded Control System (RTECS) in an application of Intelligent Structure Monitoring by way of modal domain sensing for vibration control. It is compared to a PC AT based system for overall functionality and speed. The system employs a novel Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) microcontroller capable of 15 million instructions per second (MIPS) continuous performance and burst rates of 40 MIPS. Advanced Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) circuits are integrated on a single 100 mm by 160 mm printed circuit board requiring only 1 Watt of power. An operating system written in Forth provides high speed operation and short development cycles. The system allows for implementation of Input/Output (I/O) intensive algorithms and provides capability for advanced system development.

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Christian P. Ahrens and R. O. Claus "A Real Time Controller For Applications In Smart Structures", Proc. SPIE 1170, Fiber Optic Smart Structures and Skins II, (5 February 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.963113

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