Modelling and Simulation of an Artificial Tide Generation System. Issue 5 (2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tognin, Davide; Rampazzo, Mirco; Pagan, Martina; Carniello, Luca; Beghi, Alessandro
• Is Part Of: IFAC-PapersOnLine. Volume 51:Issue 5(2018)
• Page Start: 13
• Page End: 18
• Publication Date: 2018
• Subjects: Artificial Tide -- Causal -- Acausal Modelling -- Simulation; Automatic control -- Periodicals; 629.805
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2018.06.192
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2405-8963

Abstract

Abstract: In this paper we consider a small-scale experimental apparatus that allows to reproduce and understand phenomena in large-scale typical lagoonal environments and to draw inferences about channel network ontogeny and evolution. In particular, the device reproducing the artificial tide is the core of the experimental apparatus and it is controlled in real-time to satisfactorily reproduce the natural phenomena. The experimental apparatus has an intrinsic complexity and it represents an example of a multi-domain physical system (electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic). In order to design and to asses suitable control strategies, we develop a Matlab-based simulation environment which is able to reproduce the behaviour of the artificial tide generation system. In particular, we use a hybrid modelling technique which integrates casual and acausal approaches. Finally, the dynamic model is calibrated and validated by using real experimental data. The developed model represents a good trade-off between accuracy and complexity and it is useful for control system development purposes.