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  • Open Access
7 Citations
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16 Pages

Speed Estimation Strategy for Closed-Loop Control of PMSM Based on PSO Optimized KF Series Algorithms

  • Tunzhen Xie,
  • Xianglian Xu,
  • Fang Yuan,
  • Yuanqing Song,
  • Wenyang Lei,
  • Ruiqing Zhao,
  • Yating Chang,
  • Xinrui Wu,
  • Ziqi Gan and
  • Fangqing Zhang

11 October 2023

In this paper, solving the problem of the noise covariance matrix parameters tuning of the extended Kalman filter (EKF) and unscented Kalman filter algorithms (UKF) is difficult. A speed estimation strategy for a permanent magnet synchronous motor (P...

  • Article
  • Open Access
119 Citations
9,330 Views
16 Pages

Maximum Correntropy Unscented Kalman Filter for Spacecraft Relative State Estimation

  • Xi Liu,
  • Hua Qu,
  • Jihong Zhao,
  • Pengcheng Yue and
  • Meng Wang

20 September 2016

A new algorithm called maximum correntropy unscented Kalman filter (MCUKF) is proposed and applied to relative state estimation in space communication networks. As is well known, the unscented Kalman filter (UKF) provides an efficient tool to solve t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
36 Citations
6,140 Views
20 Pages

27 June 2017

In order to improve filtering precision and restrain divergence caused by sensor faults or model mismatches for target tracking, a new adaptive unscented Kalman filter (N-AUKF) algorithm is proposed. First of all, the unscented Kalman filter (UKF) pr...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
2,884 Views
31 Pages

6 September 2024

The trajectory estimation of a highly maneuvering target is a challenging problem and has practical applications. The interacting multiple model (IMM) filter is a well-established filtering algorithm for the trajectory estimation of maneuvering targe...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,612 Views
21 Pages

27 May 2018

Inspired by the problem that the current spatial registration methods are unsuitable for three-dimensional (3-D) sensor on high-dynamic platform, this paper focuses on the estimation for the registration errors of cooperative missiles and motion stat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
6,535 Views
16 Pages

PMHT Approach for Multi-Target Multi-Sensor Sonar Tracking in Clutter

  • Xiaohua Li,
  • Yaan Li,
  • Jing Yu,
  • Xiao Chen and
  • Miao Dai

6 November 2015

Multi-sensor sonar tracking has many advantages, such as the potential to reduce the overall measurement uncertainty and the possibility to hide the receiver. However, the use of multi-target multi-sensor sonar tracking is challenging because of the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
5,308 Views
23 Pages

In this paper, we present a novel approach to state estimation in dynamic systems by combining Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) with an adaptive Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF). Recognizing the limitations of traditional state estimation method...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,290 Views
21 Pages

12 March 2024

This paper discusses a key technique for passive localization and tracking of radiation sources, which obtains the motion trajectory of radiation sources carried by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by continuously or periodically localizing it without...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
4,648 Views
26 Pages

28 September 2017

Aimed at solving the problem of decreased filtering precision while maneuvering target tracking caused by non-Gaussian distribution and sensor faults, we developed an efficient interacting multiple model-unscented Kalman filter (IMM-UKF) algorithm. B...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,549 Views
17 Pages

7 February 2022

In this paper, an adaptation method for adjusting the scaling parameters of an unscented Kalman filter (UKF) is proposed to improve the estimation performance of the filter in dynamic conditions. The proposed adaptation method is based on a sequentia...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
2,786 Views
22 Pages

Interacting Multiple Model Estimators for Fault Detection in a Magnetorheological Damper

  • Andrew Sanghyun Lee,
  • Yuandi Wu,
  • Stephen Andrew Gadsden and
  • Mohammad AlShabi

31 December 2023

This paper proposes a novel estimator for the purpose of fault detection and diagnosis. The interacting multiple model (IMM) strategy is effective for estimating the behaviour of systems with multiple operating modes. Each mode corresponds to a disti...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,271 Views
26 Pages

An Improved Nonlinear Health Index CRRMS for the Remaining Useful Life Prediction of Rolling Bearings

  • Yongze Jin,
  • Xubo Yang,
  • Junqi Liu,
  • Yanxi Yang,
  • Xinhong Hei and
  • Anqi Shangguan

11 February 2025

In this article, a novel prediction index is constructed, a hybrid filtering is proposed, and a remaining useful life (RUL) prediction framework is developed. In the proposed framework, different models are built for different operation states of rol...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
3,675 Views
31 Pages

21 October 2021

This paper presents an enhanced PDR-BLE compensation mechanism for improving indoor localization, which is considerably resilient against variant uncertainties. The proposed method of ePDR-BLE compensation mechanism (EPBCM) takes advantage of the non...

  • Article
  • Open Access
26 Citations
6,484 Views
24 Pages

5 September 2017

The main objective of the introduced study is to design an adaptive Inertial Navigation System/Global Navigation Satellite System (INS/GNSS) tightly-coupled integration system that can provide more reliable navigation solutions by making full use of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
6,760 Views
23 Pages

2 September 2016

This paper presents a direct and non-singular approach based on an unscented Kalman filter (UKF) for the integration of strapdown inertial navigation systems (SINSs) with the aid of velocity. The state vector includes velocity and Euler angles, and t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
45 Citations
6,392 Views
16 Pages

8 September 2016

Battery energy storage management for electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid EV is the most critical and enabling technology since the dawn of electric vehicle commercialization. A battery system is a complex electrochemical phenomenon whose performance d...

  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
5,767 Views
24 Pages

4 March 2019

Visible light positioning (VLP) is a promising technology for indoor navigation. However, most studies of VLP systems nowadays only focus on positioning accuracy, whereas robustness and real-time ability are often overlooked, which are all indispensa...

  • Article
  • Open Access
178 Views
24 Pages

Hierarchical Data Fusion Algorithm for Multiple Wind Speed Sensors in Anemometer Tower

  • Junhong Duan,
  • Hailong Zhang,
  • Chao Tu,
  • Jun Song,
  • Wei Niu,
  • Zhen Zhang,
  • Jinze Han and
  • Jiuyuan Huo

14 January 2026

Accurate and reliable wind speed measurement is essential for applications such as wind power generation and meteorological monitoring. Data fusion from multiple anemometers mounted on wind measurement towers is a key approach to obtaining high-preci...

  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
5,568 Views
15 Pages

3 May 2016

The Global Navigation Satellite System can provide all-day three-dimensional position and speed information. Currently, only using the single navigation system cannot satisfy the requirements of the system’s reliability and integrity. In order to imp...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
5,453 Views
20 Pages

23 November 2020

In this paper, a hybrid realization model is proposed for the controllers of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). This model is based on the model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodology, in combination with the model-driven architecture (MDA)...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,975 Views
22 Pages

9 February 2024

This article explores the implementation of high-accuracy GPS-denied ad hoc localization. Little research exists on ad hoc ultra-wideband-enabled localization systems with mobile and stationary nodes. This work aims to demonstrate the localization of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,189 Views
14 Pages

Inertial-Navigation-Aided Single-Satellite Highly Dynamic Positioning Algorithm

  • Lingling Zhang,
  • Chengkai Tang,
  • Yi Zhang and
  • Houbing Song

27 September 2019

Nowadays, research on global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) has reached a certain level of maturity to provide high-precision positioning services in many applications. Nonetheless, there are challenging GNSS-denial environments where a temporar...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,090 Views
23 Pages

Estimation of Unmeasurable Vibration of a Rotating Machine Using Kalman Filter

  • Neda Neisi,
  • Vesa Nieminen,
  • Emil Kurvinen,
  • Ville Lämsä and
  • Jussi Sopanen

24 November 2022

Rotating machines are typically equipped with vibration sensors at the bearing location and the information from these sensors is used for condition monitoring. Installing additional sensors may not be possible due to limitations of the installation...

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  • Article
  • Open Access
3,071 Views
17 Pages

Real-Time Wind Estimation for Fixed-Wing UAVs

  • Yifan Fu,
  • Weigang An,
  • Xingtao Su and
  • Bifeng Song

11 August 2025

Wind estimation plays a crucial role in atmospheric boundary layer research and aviation flight safety. Fixed-wing UAVs enable rapid and flexible detection across extensive boundary layer regions. Traditional meteorological fixed-wing UAVs require ei...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,369 Views
29 Pages

An Improved UWB Indoor Positioning Approach for UAVs Based on the Dual-Anchor Model

  • Zhengrong Xiang,
  • Lei Chen,
  • Qiqi Wu,
  • Jianfeng Yang,
  • Xisheng Dai and
  • Xianming Xie

10 February 2025

Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology has been widely used for indoor positioning of UAVs due to its excellent range performance. The traditional UWB positioning system requires at least three anchors to complete 3D positioning. Reducing the number of anch...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
981 Views
18 Pages

Research on Low-Altitude UAV Target Tracking Method Based on ISAC

  • Kai Cui,
  • Jianwei Zhao,
  • Fang He,
  • Ying Wang and
  • Xiangyang Li

30 September 2025

In this paper, a UAV target tracking method with 6G integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) is proposed to address the surveillance requirements for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) targets in the context of the rapid development of low-altitude eco...

  • Article
  • Open Access
52 Citations
7,539 Views
19 Pages

18 June 2017

In this paper, we propose a cost-effective localization solution for land vehicles, which can simultaneously adapt to the uncertain noise of inertial sensors and bridge Global Positioning System (GPS) outages. First, three Unscented Kalman filters (U...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,148 Views
15 Pages

Accurate and real-time estimation of pack system-level chips is essential for the performance and reliability of future electric vehicles. Firstly, this study constructed a model of a nickel manganese cobalt cell on the ground of the electrochemical...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,155 Views
10 Pages

31 January 2021

Kalman filtering is a linear quadratic estimation (LQE) algorithm that uses a time series of observed data to produce estimations of unknown variables. The Kalman filter (KF) concept is widely used in applied mathematics and signal processing. In thi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,181 Views
26 Pages

25 December 2020

Localization and navigation not only serve to provide positioning and route guidance information for users, but also are important inputs for vehicle control. This paper investigates the possibility of using odometry to estimate the position and orie...

  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
4,076 Views
24 Pages

Fault Diagnosis of Brake Train Based on Multi-Sensor Data Fusion

  • Yongze Jin,
  • Guo Xie,
  • Yankai Li,
  • Xiaohui Zhang,
  • Ning Han,
  • Anqi Shangguan and
  • Wenbin Chen

25 June 2021

In this paper, a fault diagnosis method is proposed based on multi-sensor fusion information for a single fault and composite fault of train braking systems. Firstly, the single mass model of the train brake is established based on operating environm...

  • Article
  • Open Access
119 Citations
17,637 Views
19 Pages

18 September 2017

Precise and robust localization in a large-scale outdoor environment is essential for an autonomous vehicle. In order to improve the performance of the fusion of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)/IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit)/DMI (Distance-...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,031 Views
15 Pages

Improving the Accuracy of mmWave Radar for Ethical Patient Monitoring in Mental Health Settings

  • Colm Dowling,
  • Hadi Larijani,
  • Mike Mannion,
  • Matt Marais and
  • Simon Black

19 September 2024

Monitoring patient safety in high-risk mental health environments is a challenge for clinical staff. There has been a recent increase in the adoption of contactless sensing solutions for remote patient monitoring. mmWave radar is a technology that ha...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
2,131 Views
23 Pages

27 June 2024

Visual ranging technology holds great promise in various fields such as unmanned driving and robot navigation. However, complex dynamic environments pose significant challenges to its accuracy and robustness. Existing monocular visual ranging methods...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,552 Views
16 Pages

1 May 2024

In the actual working environment, most equipment models present nonlinear characteristics. For nonlinear system filtering, filtering methods such as the Extended Kalman Filter (EKF), Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF), and Cubature Kalman Filter (CKF) ha...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,012 Views
19 Pages

14 October 2024

Estimating the state of a system by fusing sensor data is a major prerequisite in many applications. When the state is time-variant, derivatives of the Kalman filter are a popular choice for solving that task. Two variants are the square-root unscent...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,728 Views
29 Pages

An Improved Unscented Kalman Filter Applied to Positioning and Navigation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

  • Jinchao Zhao,
  • Ya Zhang,
  • Shizhong Li,
  • Jiaxuan Wang,
  • Lingling Fang,
  • Luoyin Ning,
  • Jinghao Feng and
  • Jianwu Zhang

18 January 2025

To enhance the positioning accuracy of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), a new adaptive filtering algorithm (RHAUKF) is proposed. The most widely used filtering algorithm is the traditional Unscented Kalman Filter or the Adaptive Robust UKF (ARU...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,345 Views
24 Pages

15 January 2025

In this paper, a state estimation method of distributed electric drive articulated vehicle dynamics parameters based on the forgetting factor unscented Kalman filter with singular value decomposition (SVD-UKF) is proposed. The 7DOF nonlinear dynamics...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,234 Views
18 Pages

18 August 2022

Accurate State of Charge (SOC) estimation for lithium-ion batteries has great significance with respect to the correct decision-making and safety control. In this research, an improved second-order-polarization equivalent circuit (SO-PEC) modelling m...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,992 Views
18 Pages

24 March 2023

This article tackles the computational burden of propagating uncertainties in the model predictive controller-based policy of the probabilistic model-based reinforcement learning (MBRL) system for an unmanned surface vehicles system (USV). We propose...

  • Article
  • Open Access
25 Citations
3,715 Views
20 Pages

Accurate state of charge (SOC) estimation is helpful for battery management systems to extend batteries’ lifespan and ensure the safety of batteries. However, due to the pseudo-positive definiteness of the covariance matrix and noise statistics...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
3,453 Views
20 Pages

State-of-Charge Estimation of Lithium-Ion Batteries Based on Fractional-Order Square-Root Unscented Kalman Filter

  • Liping Chen,
  • Xiaobo Wu,
  • José A. Tenreiro Machado,
  • António M. Lopes,
  • Penghua Li and
  • Xueping Dong

The accuracy of the state-of-charge (SOC) estimation of lithium batteries affects the battery life, driving performance, and the safety of electric vehicles. This paper presents a SOC estimation method based on the fractional-order square-root unscen...

  • Article
  • Open Access
45 Citations
4,773 Views
16 Pages

30 April 2021

State of charge (SOC) of the lithium-ion battery is an important parameter of the battery management system (BMS), which plays an important role in the safe operation of electric vehicles. When existing unknown or inaccurate noise statistics of the s...

  • Article
  • Open Access
535 Views
17 Pages

To address multiple disturbance threats such as system anomalies and cyberattacks faced by power systems, an intelligent optimized secure filter method is developed in this paper for state estimation of power systems with the aid of the improved spar...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
3,441 Views
15 Pages

The premise of vehicle intelligent decision making is to obtain vehicle motion state parameters accurately and in real-time. Several state parameters cannot be measured directly by vehicle sensors, so estimation algorithms based on filtering are effe...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
3,240 Views
13 Pages

Vehicle motion trajectory prediction is the basis of vehicle collision early warning or vehicle conflict resolution. In order to improve the accuracy of trajectory prediction, a vehicle trajectory prediction method based on “current” stat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,024 Views
21 Pages

14 September 2023

This paper analyzes the performance of Kalman filter-based estimators for robust filtering and rotor asymmetry detection in wound rotor induction machines (WRIMs) using real-time data. Filter models were designed based on an extended model of WRIMs....

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
6,409 Views
18 Pages

29 September 2024

In recent years, the simplified computation of position and velocity changes in nonlinear systems using Lie groups and Lie algebra has been widely used in the study of robot localization systems. The unscented Kalman filter (UKF) can effectively deal...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,088 Views
19 Pages

This study introduces a pose estimation algorithm integrating an Inertial Navigation System (INS) with an Alternating Current (AC) magnetic field-based navigation system, referred to as the Magnetic Positioning System (MPS), evaluated using a 6 Degre...

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  • Open Access
1,470 Views
18 Pages

24 August 2022

Measurement data cleaning is a key step of edge computing in a distribution network; it is beneficial to improve the state perception and regional autonomy level of a distribution network. According to the temporal and spatial correlation of measurem...

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