Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

1. Electrical and Computer Engineering Department TARDEC meeting 12/10/04 Nine Full Time Faculty Sixteen Adjunct Faculty BSEE, BSCE Accredited Programs MSECE Graduate Program Coop and Graduates at TARDEC Two Staff Seven Laboratories

2. Faculty Expertise L. Anneberg Computer Networks M. Cloud Communication Theory P. Csaszar Artificial Intelligence R. Farrah Embedded Systems R. Foster Computer Architecture H. Hassan Control Systems R. Johnston Power Electronics W. Kolasa Electromagnetic Theory K. Shih Analog Electronics Adjuncts: Automotive Electronics, Control, Energy, Power, Noise, etc.

3. Department Strengths • Power Electronics • Embedded Systems • Computer and Automotive Networks • Analog and Automotive Electronics • Simulation and Control

4. Power Electronics • Power conversion for automotive and battery powered applications • Power electronic circuits • Switch Mode power converters • Alternative energy power regulation

5. Embedded Systems • Real Time Systems • Dedicated Microcontrollers • Digital Signal Processing • Digital Control Systems • Dedicated Vehicle Systems

6. Computer and Automotive Networks • Ethernet • Controller Area Networks (CAN) • Firewire (IEEE1394) • Multimedia Networks (IDB1394)

7. Simulation and Control • Digital Control Systems • GM Powertrain Project • Digital Signal Processing • Optimal Control • Adaptive Control

8. Team #1 (Dr. Tony Will ) – Development of computer models for emulation of handling characteristics. Development and use of HWIL concepts, integrating computer models with actual sensors and servos. Team #2 (Paul Salisbury, Zachary Berry, Samer Mounzer– Development of working truck model with modified servo and microcontroller interfaces and development of software test programs. Team #3 (John Jacque) – Setup of Console and Master Simulation Bench, and development or re-creation of 4WS model used for the QS4 control program/routine(s). GM Four Wheel Steering Project

9. GM Hardware in the loop Simulation Computer Simulation Actuators Sensors Engine General Purpose I/O Engine Controller

10. How can LTU-ECE help? In addition: Track and Suspension Integration Transmission Modeling and Simulation Engines Temporary off vehicle loads (e.g. Soldier Power battery charging) Electro- Thermal Chemical (ETC) GUN High Power Microwave (HPM) Electro Magnetic Armor (EMA) Electro Magnetic (EM) Gun+ ~ 10 kV Output 100 kW to 5000 kW Pulse Power III.GC.2004.02 (Survivability & Lethality Pulse Power) PULSED POWER COMPONENTS High Energy Density (HED) Capacitors, High Voltage Pulse Forming Networks High Current/Fast Rise Time Solid State Output Switches, HV DC-DC Converters 600 V Power Bus Input Hybrid Electric III.LG.2004.03 (Mobility, Power Generation, Energy Storage, Power/Thermal Mgt.) 50 kW to 1000 kW 50 kW to 1000 kW 50 kW to 1500 kW 50 kW to 1500 kW MOBILITY MOBILITY CONTINUOUS POWER CONTINUOUS POWER Traction motors, EM CONDITIONING and CONDITIONING and Main Main suspension, steering 250 kW to 1000 kW DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUTION ENERGY STORAGE Li-Ion Batteries and/or Flywheel Converters, inverters, Converters, inverters, power electronics, dc or power electronics, dc or ac buses, grounding, ac buses, grounding, shielding, fault control shielding, fault control Fuel Cell APU** Silent Watch 1 kW to 50 kW 30 to 50 kW-hr Temporary off - vehicle loads Control Control Onboard Onboard (e.g. Soldier Power System System Auxiliaries Auxiliaries battery charging)

11. Questions? ECE Department Lawrence Technological University 248-204-2540