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Robust Variable-Horizon MPC with Adaptive Terminal Constraints
Renato Quartullo, Gianni Bianchini, Andrea Garulli +1
This paper presents a novel robust variable-horizon model predictive control scheme designed to intercept a target moving along a known trajectory, in finite time. Linear discrete-…
Learning-based Parameter Optimization for a Class of Orbital Tracking Control Laws
Gianni Bianchini, Andrea Garulli, Antonio Giannitrapani +2
This paper presents a machine learning approach for tuning the parameters of a family of stabilizing controllers for orbital tracking. An augmented random search algorithm is deplo…
Distributed robust secondary frequency control of inverter-based microgrids under time-varying communication delays
Milad Gholami, Gianni Bianchini, Antonio Vicino
This paper presents a robust secondary control strategy for frequency synchronization and active power sharing for inverter-based microgrids. The problem is addressed in a multi-ag…
Variable-Horizon Guidance for Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking to a Tumbling Target
Mirko Leomanni, Renato Quartullo, Gianni Bianchini +2
In this paper, the trajectory planning problem for autonomous rendezvous and docking between a controlled spacecraft and a tumbling target is addressed. The use of a variable plann…
Optimal Low-Thrust Orbit Transfers Made Easy: A Direct Approach
Mirko Leomanni, Gianni Bianchini, Andrea Garulli +1
The optimization of low-thrust, multi-revolution orbit transfer trajectories is often regarded as a difficult problem in modern astrodynamics. In this paper, a flexible and computa…
Estimation of Photovoltaic Generation Forecasting Models using Limited Information
Gianni Bianchini, Daniele Pepe, Antonio Vicino
This work deals with the problem of estimating a photovoltaic generation forecasting model in scenarios where measurements of meteorological variables (i.e. solar irradiance and te…
An integrated model predictive control approach for optimal HVAC and energy storage operation in large-scale buildings
Gianni Bianchini, Marco Casini, Daniele Pepe +2
This paper deals with the problem of cost-optimal operation of smart buildings that integrate a centralized HVAC system, photovoltaic generation and both thermal and electrical sto…
Model Estimation for Solar Generation Forecasting using Cloud Cover Data
Daniele Pepe, Gianni Bianchini, Antonio Vicino
This paper presents a parametric model approach to address the problem of photovoltaic generation forecasting in a scenario where measurements of meteorological variables, i.e., so…