Ultrasonic motor-driven variable aperture open-loop control method
Objective Infrared detection,characterized by its robust anti-interference capability and all-weather operability,finds extensive application in infrared optical systems,particularly in military domains such as tracking,reconnaissance,and surveillance.Advancing technology has escalated the requirements for infrared optical systems,necessitating the implementation of variable F-numbers for enhanced performance through F-number matching.Ultrasonic motors,offering distinct advantages such as compact size,simple structure,and absence of electromagnetic interference,present a compelling alternative to electromagnetically driven variable apertures.Despite the introduction of several ultrasonic motor-driven variable apertures,research emphasis has primarily been on structural design and performance evaluation,underscoring the critical need for control methodology studies.The inherent challenges of limited assembly space,non-linear friction dynamics among aperture blades,non-linear relationships between rotation angle and aperture size,and the output non-linearity of ultrasonic motors,introduce complexities in the control of ultrasonic motor-driven variable apertures.Thus,the investigation of effective control methods for ultrasonic motor-driven variable apertures is imperative to meet the requirements of miniaturization and precise aperture control.Method This study proposes an innovative open-loop control approach for ultrasonic motor-driven variable apertures,grounded in a grey box model.A traveling wave type ultrasonic motor-driven variable aperture was conceptualized and developed,featuring an adjustable aperture diameter spanning from 4 mm to 60 mm.A dynamic control model for the ultrasonic motor-driven variable aperture was formulated(Eq.11).Leveraging image recognition technology,aperture change data was meticulously collected,and the parameters were identified through the grey box model(Tab.1).To substantiate the efficacy of the open-loop control method based on the grey box model,a series of experimental validations were carried out(Fig.11-Fig.12).Results The grey box identification model exhibited a fitting degree of 97.06%during the aperture opening phase,with error margins confined within±0.15°(Fig.7).When the aperture was in the closing phase,the model showed a fitting degree of 92.49%,with errors tightly bounded within±0.1°(Fig.8).These metrics underscore the model's effectiveness in accurately representing the system's dynamic characteristics.When subjected to aperture changes from 10-20 mm,experimental validation revealed a maximum error of-0.11965° and a minimum error of-0.023 04°,confined within±0.12°(Fig.11).During aperture transitions from 20-10 mm,the maximum error was recorded at 0.12707°,with the minimum at-0.021 83°,all within±0.13°(Fig.12).The average absolute error was measured at 0.077° during aperture opening and 0.079° during closing,corroborating the feasibility and precision of the ultrasonic motor-driven variable aperture control method.Conclusion An open-loop control strategy for ultrasonic motor-driven variable apertures,underpinned by a grey box model,has been successfully proposed.The method adeptly tackles the multifaceted challenges posed by limited assembly space,the non-linear dynamics of aperture blade friction,and the output non-linearity of ultrasonic motors.A grey box control model was established,and aperture change data was meticulously collected using image recognition techniques.The grey box model's parameter identification capability was validated,achieving a fitting degree of 97.06%during the aperture opening phase and 92.49%during the closing phase.Experimental results demonstrated negligible error values during aperture changes,attesting to the control method's efficacy in achieving precise control of ultrasonic motor-driven variable apertures without the reliance on additional sensors.This approach not only simplifies system architecture but also enhances response speed,making it a compelling solution for advanced infrared optical systems.
infrared optical systemvariable apertureopen loop controlgrey box modelultrasonic motor