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Software Control and Sensors; Electronics, Control Devices

Iowa State University
The University of Iowa
University of Northern Iowa

Iowa State University

Areas of Expertise

• Monitoring and the security of the energy grid
• Sensor networks and protocols
• Sensor data management and control
• Rapid development of self-adaptable, auto-update software
• Active and passive technologies for noise and vibration damping and control, dynamic and transient modeling of the control system

The University of Iowa

Areas of Expertise

• Control systems and control theory
• Innovation in the wind power industry
• Performance optimization of wind farms
• Predictive engineering
• Sensor technologies
• Controls and robotics
• Software Engineering

Special Facilities

• Intelligent Systems Laboratory is involved in research on wind turbine performance, fault monitoring and avoidance, prediction of wind farm power at different time horizons, and integration of electric power from renewable resources.
  

University of Northern Iowa

Areas of Expertise

• Real-time, embedded systems
• Software engineering, software testing

Special Facilities

• Real-Time Embedded Systems Laboratory and Software Testing Laboratory offer ample opportunity for collaborative research that employs university infrastructure. In addition, the Networking and Systems Lab and the Bioinformatics Laboratory may provide additional resources in this area.

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  • Electrical Conversion and Generation
  • Software, Control and Sensors
  • Mechanical Engineering
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  • Cross-cutting Capabilities
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  • Collaborative Opportunities
• Training and Education
• Testing Facilities
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Vision

The Iowa Alliance for Wind Innovation and Novel Development is a partnership with state and local governments, community colleges, Regents Universities, the private sector, and the federal government. It is designed to serve as a catalyst for the growth of wind energy, and to support and to facilitate the research and training needs of wind energy companies.