A control system for a hybrid linear actuator for a flush deck hatch

TitleA control system for a hybrid linear actuator for a flush deck hatch
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2004
AuthorsMH Sendaula, SK Biswas, JP Teter, and DJ Brady
JournalProceedings of the American Control Conference
Volume3
Start Page2051
Pagination2051 - 2056
Date Published01/2004
Abstract

This paper presents the control system design in the development of a hybrid linear actuator for opening the flush deck hatch CV/CVN ship class. We present a simple feedback control system for the hatch opening, which is described by a nonlinear model. The hybrid linear actuator consists of magnetostrictive thrusters and high force electric linear motors segments ganged together to drive a load shaft through of sets of self-locking, magnetically activated clutches. The control system is based on trajectory following method with a simple feedback-linearizing loop. Simulation results show excellent performance of the closed loop system.

DOI10.23919/acc.2004.1383762
Short TitleProceedings of the American Control Conference