Title :
On the characterization of positive resistance networks by means of distance geometry
Author :
Subak-Sharpe, G.E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., City Coll. of New York, NY, USA
Abstract :
A metric characterization of (n+1)-terminal positive resistance networks is undertaken using concepts of distance geometry. Terminal weight numbers (TWN) and the network diameter are used in the characterization. Three structural constraints that must be obeyed by these quantities are stated. An interesting conclusion of the investigation is that Kirchoff´s current law (KCL), by itself, does not suffice for a complete structural characterization and evaluation of an electrical network. It is shown that KCL must be combined with TWN for a complete structural network description
Keywords :
network analysis; network parameters; network topology; KCL; Kirchoff´s current law; TWN; distance geometry; electrical network; metric characterization; network diameter; positive resistance networks; structural constraints; terminal weight numbers; Admittance; Cities and towns; Design engineering; Educational institutions; Electric resistance; Geometry; Graph theory; Kirchhoff´s Law; Network topology; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Circuits and Systems, 1990., IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA
DOI :
10.1109/ISCAS.1990.111976
