Proper Orthogonal Decomposition in Vibration Systems

Proper orthogonal decompostion (POD) has emerged as a prominent tool in dynamics.  It is a modal method, applicable to systems for which multiple measurements are simultaneously available, for example measurements at several points in a flow field or on an elastic beam. In our context, POD is applied to the matrix of multiple measurement locations sampled through time.  POD can be helpful in determining the number of active modes in an oscillatory system, and also an optimal representation of the form of the modes, which may help in the reduced-order modeling. We have tied a fundamental formulation of the proper orthogonal decomposition to the normal modes of vibration in both a class of linear and some special nonlinear systems.  We have also used POD to assist in modal reduction of nonlinear oscillators.  Recently we are looking at a "complex orthogonal decomposition" for extracting complex modes for analyzing wave motions. 

Support:  National Science Foundation CMS-9624347 (primarily Friction Dynamics), 8/96-7/00; National Science Foundation CMS-0099603, 9/01-9/04.  (Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.)

Collaborators:  Sangbo Han, Kyungnam University, S. Korea; Gaetan Kerschen, University de Liege, Belgium.

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