Download or read book Development of Algorithms for Control of Humidity in Plant Growth Chambers written by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-06-21 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Algorithms were developed to control humidity in plant growth chambers used for research on bioregenerative life support at Kennedy Space Center. The algorithms used the computed water vapor pressure (based on measured air temperature and relative humidity) as the process variable, with time-proportioned outputs to operate the humidifier and de-humidifier. Algorithms were based upon proportional-integral-differential (PID) and Fuzzy Logic schemes and were implemented using I/O Control software (OPTO-22) to define and download the control logic to an autonomous programmable logic controller (PLC, ultimate ethernet brain and assorted input-output modules, OPTO-22), which performed the monitoring and control logic processing, as well the physical control of the devices that effected the targeted environment in the chamber. During limited testing, the PLC's successfully implemented the intended control schemes and attained a control resolution for humidity of less than 1%. The algorithms have potential to be used not only with autonomous PLC's but could also be implemented within network-based supervisory control programs. This report documents unique control features that were implemented within the OPTO-22 framework and makes recommendations regarding future uses of the hardware and software for biological research by NASA. Costello, Thomas A. Kennedy Space Center

Download or read book Bioregenerative Life Support Systems for Crewed Missions to the Moon and Mars written by Cyprien Verseux and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2022-10-20 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Intelligent Control for Agricultural Applications 2001 written by H.K. Purwadaria and published by Pergamon. This book was released on 2002-05-14 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Proceedings contains the papers presented at the second IFAC-CIGR Workshop on Intelligent Control For Agricultural Applications, held in Bali, Indonesia, 22-24 August 2001. The workshop provided a forum for the presentation and discussion of new results and approaches in the area of intelligent control application in agriculture and industry. The topics covered in the Proceedings range from precision farming to applications of control, neural networks and fuzzy algorithms in greenhouse technology, agricultural production and industrial processes. Also covered are quality evaluation using non-destructive methods such as ultrasonic, visible light and near infrared reflectance (NIR), as well as agricultural commodities, including fishery products as well as plants. Altogether over 50 papers are presented, including keynote papers by leading world experts.

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