SAMI: Simplified Analysis for Multiple Input systems


Introduction

The novel nonparametric nonlinear system identification toolbox called SAMI (Simplified Analysis for Multiple Input Systems) is being developed for industrial measurements of vibro-acoustic systems with multiple inputs. It addresses the questions related to the user-friendly (semi-)automatic processing of multiple-input, multiple-output measurements with respect to the design of experiment and the analysis of the measured data. When the proposed toolbox is used, with a minimal user interaction, it is easily possible a) to decide, if the underlying system is linear or not, b) to decide if the linear framework is still adequate to be used, and c) to tell an inexperienced user how much can be gained using an advanced nonlinear framework.

Main features

Excitation signal

Fully customizable random phase multisines (pseudo-random noise) optimized for multiple inputs.
This module addresses the signal design, and the choice of measurement parameters.

Pre-processing

Acurate, semi-automatic preprocessing of experiments includes, amoung others: data segmentation, correlation check-up, transient analysis, trend removal.

BLA estimation

The Best Linear Approximation (BLA) of a nonlinear system makes use of the knowledge that the excitation signal has both stochastic and deterministic properties. FRF, noise, and nonlinearity levels are estimated.

Post-processing

Estimation results and warnings made accessible in a condensed form. It automatically highlight the channels that have significant nonlinearity or noise levels.

Clusters

Clusters (possibile alternative solutions) are automatically detected. It is possible to analyze: the whole dataset, the clusters, a region of clusters.

Compatibility

SAMI is a Matlab based toolbox tested with versions from 2017a till 2020b. You can import and exort data from/to Siemens TestLab.

GUI + CLI

SAMI supports Graphical User Interface and Command Line Interface.

PNLSS

You can build a PNLSS (Polynomial Nonlinear State-space) model directly.

Fault detection

SAMI detects most common measurement related issues.

Screenshots

Video conference talks

Check out the downloadables

Demo codes and presentations

References - related articles

1. Csurcsia, P. Z.; Peeters, B.; Schoukens, J. (2020). User-friendly nonlinear framework for industrial measurements with multiple inputs. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Volume 145, November - December 2020
2. Csurcsia, P. Z.; Peeters, B.; Schoukens, J.; De Troyer, T. (2020). Simplified Analysis for Multiple Input Systems: A Toolbox Study Illustrated on F-16 Measurements. Vibration. 3(2), 70-84
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5. Csurcsia, P. Z. (2015). Part 2: Nemlinearitások detektálása multiszinuszos gerjesztéssel. Elektronet. 24(6), 44-47. (in Hungarian)
6. Ramaswamy, K. R.; Csurcsia P. Z.; Van den Hof P.; Schoukens J. A frequency domain approach for local module identification in dynamic networks. Automatica
7. Siddiqui, M. F.; De Troyer, T.; Csurcsia, P. Z.; Decuyper, J.; Schoukens, J.; Runacres, M.; A nonlinear state-space model of the unsteady lift force on a pitching wing. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing
8. Csurcsia, P.Z.; Decuyper J.; Schoukens J.; De Troyer T. A study on decoupling PNLSS models illustrated on an F16 air fighter. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing
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26. Luczak, M.; Peeters, B.; Manzato, S.; Di Lorenzo, E.; Csurcsia, P. Z.; Reck-Nielsen, K.; Ruffini, V. (2018). Integrated dynamic testing and analysis approach for model validation of an innovative wind turbine blade design. International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering. Leuven. Belgium
27. Alvarez Blanco, M.; Csurcsia, P. Z. ; Carrera, A. ; Peeters, B. (2018). Nonlinearity Assessment of MIMO Electroacoustic Systems for Direct Field Environmental Acoustic Testing. 31st Aerospace Testing Seminar. Los Angeles, USA
28. Alvarez Blanco, M.; Csurcsia, P. Z.; Peeters, B.; Janssens, K.; Desmet, W. (2018). Nonlinearity assessment of mimo electroacoustic systems on direct field environmental acoustic testing. International conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering. Leuven, Belgium.
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