About Dynamics and Control Research at Bristol
The dynamics and control research activity at the University of Bristol is concerned with research problems relating to modelling, simulation and control of civil, mechanical and aerospace engineering systems. The research group ethos involves the development of advanced analytical techniques in combination with numerical simulations with a particular focus on experimental testing. There are strong links with industry, including a University Technology Centre with AgustaWestland. New Laboratory facilities were established in 2004 as part of the Bristol Laboratory For Advanced Dynamics Engineering (BLADE), providing state-of-the-art laboratories for Automatic Control and Testing, Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. Dynamics Engineering is also a University Research Theme. The research activity can be grouped into the following areas:
Engineering Dynamics >>
including flight dynamics, bifurcation analysis, active vibration control, rotating structure, earthquake engineering, laser measurement and nonlinear modal testing
Control Engineering >>
including adaptive, distributed and autonomous control systems