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Metric dimension of dual polar graphs
A resolving set for a graph is a collection of vertices , chosen
so that for each vertex , the list of distances from to the members of
uniquely specifies . The metric dimension is the smallest
size of a resolving set for . We consider the metric dimension of the
dual polar graphs, and show that it is at most the rank over of
the incidence matrix of the corresponding polar space. We then compute this
rank to give an explicit upper bound on the metric dimension of dual polar
graphs.Comment: 8 page
On the metric dimension of Grassmann graphs
The {\em metric dimension} of a graph is the least number of
vertices in a set with the property that the list of distances from any vertex
to those in the set uniquely identifies that vertex. We consider the Grassmann
graph (whose vertices are the -subspaces of , and
are adjacent if they intersect in a -subspace) for , and find a
constructive upper bound on its metric dimension. Our bound is equal to the
number of 1-dimensional subspaces of .Comment: 9 pages. Revised to correct an error in Proposition 9 of the previous
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Resolved rate and torque control schemes for large scale space based kinematically redundant manipulators
Resolved rate control of kinematically redundant ground based manipulators is a challenging problem. The structural, actuator, and control loop frequency characteristics of industrial grade robots generally allow operation with resolved rate control; a rate command is achievable with good accuracy. However, space based manipulators are different, typically have less structural stiffness, more motor and joint friction, and lower control loop cycle frequencies. These undesirable characteristics present a considerable Point of Resolution (POR) control problem for space based, kinematically redundant manipulators for the following reason: a kinematically redundant manipulator requires an arbitrary constraint to solve for the joint rate commands. A space manipulator will not respond to joint rate commands because of these characteristics. A space based manipulator simulation, including free end rigid body dynamics, motor dynamics, motor striction/friction, gearbox backlash, joint striction/friction, and Space Station Remote Manipulator System type configuration parameters, is used to evaluate the performance of a documented resolved rate control law. Alternate schemes which include torque control are also evaluated
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