Global stabilizing controller design for linear time-varying systems and its application on BTT missiles

A parametric method for the gain-scheduled controller design of a linear time-varying system is given. According to the proposed scheduling method, the performance between adjacent characteristic points is preserved by the invariant eigenvalues and the gradually varying eigenvectors. A sufficient stability criterion is given by constructing a series of Lyapunov functions based on the selected discrete characteristic points. An important contribution is that it provides a simple and feasible approach for the design of gain-scheduled controllers for linear time-varying systems, which can guarantee both the global stability and the desired closed-loop performance of the resulted system. The method is applied to the design of a BTT missile autopilot and the simulation results show that the method is superior to the traditional one in sense of either global stability or system performance.

Feedforward and feedback optimal control for linear time-varying systems with persistent disturbances

The optimal control problem was studied for linear time-varying systems,which was affected by external persistent disturbances with known dynamic characteristics but unknown initial conditions. To damp the effect of disturbances in an optimal fashion,we obtained a new feedforward and feedback optimal control law and gave the control algorithm by solving a Riccati differential equation and a matrix differential equation. Simulation results showed that the achieved optimal control law was realizable,efficient and robust to reject the external disturbances.

Real-Valued Discrete Gabor Transform of Linear Time-Varying Systems: Exact Representation and Approximation

An efficient algorithm for the representation and approximation of linear time-varying systems is presented via the fast real-valued discrete Gabor transform. Compared with the existing algorithm based on the traditional complex-valued discrete Gabor transform, the proposed algorithm runs faster, can more easily be implemented in software or hardware, and leads to a more compact representation. Simulation results are given for demonstration.

Stabilization of linear time-varying systems with state and input constraints using convex optimization

The stabilization problem of linear time-varying systems with both state and input constraints is considered. Sufficient conditions for the existence of the solution to this problem are derived and a gain-switched（gain-scheduled） state feedback control scheme is built to stabilize the constrained timevarying system. The design problem is transformed to a series of convex feasibility problems which can be solved efficiently. A design example is given to illustrate the effect of the proposed algorithm.

Application of Genetic Algorithms in Identification ofLinear Time-Varying System

By applying genetic algorithms (GA) to on-line identification of linear time-varying systems; a number of modifications are made to the Simple Genetic Algorithm to improve the performance of the algorithm in identification applications. The simulation results indicate that the method is not only capable of following the changing parameters of the system, but also has improved the identification accuracy compared with that using the least square method.

Modal Identification of Linear Time-varying Systems Using Continuous Wavelet Transform

A wavelet based identification method for linear time-varying systems is presented,and the ridge and skeleton of the continuous wavelet transform of free response is used to extract time-varying parameters. The stiffness and damping coefficients of single-degree-of—freedom systems,frequencies and damping ratios of multi-degree-of-freedom systems are estimated without any prior information of systems. The proposed method is applied to linear time-varying systems with both abrupt and smooth variation parameters. Gaussian white noise is added to the response to test the anti-noise performance of the algorithm. The simulation results show that the proposed method is capable of accurately tracking the variation of the systems.

Feedforward and feedback optimal control for linear time-varying systems with persistent disturbances

The optimal control problem for linear time-varying systems affected by external persistent disturbances with known dynamic characteristics but unknown initial conditions is consider and a design procedure of a feedforward and feedbaek optimal controller is presented. The condition of existence and uniqueness of the control law is given. The disturbanee observer is proposed to make the feedforward control law realizable physically. Simulation results demonstrate that the feedforward and feedbaek optimal control law is more effective and robust than the elassical state feedbaek control law with respect to external disturbanees.

Dynamic Stability Analysis of Linear Time-varying Systems via an Extended Modal Identification Approach

The problem of linear time-varying（LTV） system modal analysis is considered based on time-dependent state space representations, as classical modal analysis of linear time-invariant systems and current LTV system modal analysis under the ＂frozen-time＂ assumption are not able to determine the dynamic stability of LTV systems. Time-dependent state space representations of LTV systems are first introduced, and the corresponding modal analysis theories are subsequently presented via a stabilitypreserving state transformation. The time-varying modes of LTV systems are extended in terms of uniqueness, and are further interpreted to determine the system＇s stability. An extended modal identification is proposed to estimate the time-varying modes, consisting of the estimation of the state transition matrix via a subspace-based method and the extraction of the time-varying modes by the QR decomposition. The proposed approach is numerically validated by three numerical cases, and is experimentally validated by a coupled moving-mass simply supported beam exper- imental case. The proposed approach is capable of accurately estimating the time-varying modes, and provides anew way to determine the dynamic stability of LTV systems by using the estimated time-varying modes.

Study on the Application of Iterative Learning Control to Terminal Control of Linear Time-varying Systems

An iterative learning control algorithm based on shifted Legendre orthogonal polynomials is proposed to address the terminal control problem of linear time-varying systems. First, the method parameterizes a linear time-varying system by using shifted Legendre polynomials approximation. Then, an approximated model for the linear time-varying system is deduced by employing the orthogonality relations and boundary values of shifted Legendre polynomials. Based on the model, the shifted Legendre polynomials coefficients of control function are iteratively adjusted by an optimal iterative learning law derived. The algorithm presented can avoid solving the state transfer matrix of linear time-varying systems. Simulation results illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.

Set-Membership Filtering Approach to Dynamic Event-Triggered Fault Estimation for a Class of Nonlinear Time-Varying Complex Networks

The present study addresses the problem of fault estimation for a specific class of nonlinear time-varying complex networks,utilizing an unknown-input-observer approach within the framework of dynamic event-triggered mechanism(DETM).In order to optimize communication resource utilization,the DETM is employed to determine whether the current measurement data should be transmitted to the estimator or not.To guarantee a satisfactory estimation performance for the fault signal,an unknown-input-observer-based estimator is constructed to decouple the estimation error dynamics from the influence of fault signals.The aim of this paper is to find the suitable estimator parameters under the effects of DETM such that both the state estimates and fault estimates are confined within two sets of closed ellipsoid domains.The techniques of recursive matrix inequality are applied to derive sufficient conditions for the existence of the desired estimator,ensuring that the specified performance requirements are met under certain conditions.Then,the estimator gains are derived by minimizing the ellipsoid domain in the sense of trace and a recursive estimator parameter design algorithm is then provided.Finally,a numerical example is conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness of the designed estimator.

A High-order Internal Model Based Iterative Learning Control Scheme for Discrete Linear Time-varying Systems

In this paper, an iterative learning control algorithm is proposed for discrete linear time-varying systems to track iterationvarying desired trajectories. A high-order internal model(HOIM) is utilized to describe the variation of desired trajectories in the iteration domain. In the sequel, the HOIM is incorporated into the design of learning gains. The learning convergence in the iteration axis can be guaranteed with rigorous proof. The simulation results with permanent magnet linear motors(PMLM) demonstrate that the proposed HOIM based approach yields good performance and achieves perfect tracking.

IDENTIFICATION OF TIME-VARYING MODAL PARAMETERS USING LINEAR TIME-FREQUENCY REPRESENTATION

A new method of parameter identification based on linear time-frequencyrepresentation and Hubert transform is proposed to identity modal parameters of linear time-varyingsystems from measured vibration responses. Using Gabor expansion and synthesis theory, measuredresponses are represented in the time-frequency domain and modal components are reconstructed bytime-frequency filtering. The Hilbert transform is applied to obtain time histories of the amplitudeand phase angle of each modal component, from which time-varying frequencies and damping ratios areidentified. The proposed method has been demonstrated with a numerical example in which a lineartime-varying system of two degrees of freedom is used to validate the identification scheme based ontime-frequency representation. Simulation results have indicated that time-frequency representationpresents an effective tool for modal parameter identification of time-varying systems.

A modified highly precise direct integration method for a class of linear time-varying systems

It is always a bottleneck to design an effective algorithm for linear time-varying systems in engineering applications.For a class of systems,whose coefficients matrix is based on time-varying polynomial,a modified highly precise direct integration(VHPD-T method)was presented.Through introducing new variables and expanding dimensions,the system can be transformed into a timeinvariant system,in which the transfer matrix can be computed for once and used forever with a highly precise direct integration method.The method attains higher precision than the common methods(e.g.RK4 and power series)and high efficiency in computation.Some numerical examples demonstrate the validity and efficiency of the method proposed.

STABILIZATION OF NONLINEAR TIME-VARYING SYSTEMS:A CONTROL LYAPUNOV FUNCTION APPROACH

This paper presents a control Lyapunov function approach to the global stabilizationproblem for general nonlinear and time-varying systems. Explicit stabilizing feedback control laws areproposed based on the method of control Lyapunov functions and Sontag's universal formula.

Adaptive control of a class of nonlinear time-varying systems with multiple models

The adaptive control of nonlinear systems that are linear in the unknown but time-varying parameters are treated in this paper. Since satisfactory transient performance is an important factor, multiple models are required as these parameters change abruptly in the parameter space. In this paper we consider both the multiple models with switching and tuning methodology as well as multiple models with second level adaptation for this class of systems. We demonstrate that the latter approach is better than the former.

Numerical solutions of linear quadratic control for time-varying systems via symplectic conservative perturbation

Optimal control system of state space is a conservative system, whose approximate method should be symplectic conservation. Based on the precise integration method, an algorithm of symplectic conservative perturbation is presented. It gives a uniform way to solve the linear quadratic control （LQ control） problems for linear timevarying systems accurately and efficiently, whose key points are solutions of differential Riccati equation （DRE） with variable coefficients and the state feedback equation. The method is symplectic conservative and has a good numerical stability and high precision. Numerical examples demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.

TECHNICAL STABILITY OF NONLINEAR TIME-VARYING SYSTEMS WITH SMALL PARAMETERS

Technical stability:allowing quantitative estimation of trajectory behavior of a dynamical system over a given time interval was considered. Based on a differential comparison principle and a basic monotonicity condition, technical stability relative to certain prescribed state constraint sets of a class of nonlinear time-varying systems with small parameters was analyzed by means of vector Liapunov function method. Explicit criteria of technical stability are established in terms of coefficients of the system under consideration. Conditions under which the technical stability of the system can be derived from its reduced linear time-varying (LTV) system were further examined, as well as a condition for linearization approach to technical stability of general nonlinear systems. Also, a simple algebraic condition of exponential asymptotic stability of LTV systems is presented. Two illustrative examples are given to demonstrate the availability of the presently proposed method.

Event-based adaptive asymptotic tracking control of nonlinear time-varying systems with prescribed performance

This paper is concerned with the adaptive tracking control problem of nonlinear time-varyingsystems. Based on the backstepping technology, an event-based prescribed performance controlscheme is developed. And the time-varying uncertainties of the system are handled byutilising bound estimation method. The proposed controller not only ensures the prescribedtracking performance, but also reduces the communication burden. By using Lyapunov stabilityanalysis, it is proven that all of the closed-loop signals are bounded, and the tracking errorcan converge to zero. Simultaneously, Zeno behaviour is excluded. Finally, the simulation resultsare utilised to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed adaptive control scheme.

Optimal Iterative Learning Control for Batch Processes Based on Linear Time-varying Perturbation Model

A batch-to-batch optimal iterative learning control （ILC） strategy for the tracking control of product quality in batch processes is presented. The linear time-varying perturbation （LTVP） model is built for product quality around the nominal trajectories. To address problems of model-plant mismatches, model prediction errors in the previous batch run are added to the model predictions for the current batch run. Then tracking error transition models can be built, and the ILC law with direct error feedback is explicitly obtained, A rigorous theorem is proposed, to prove the convergence of tracking error under ILC, The proposed methodology is illustrated on a typical batch reactor and the results show that the performance of trajectory tracking is gradually improved by the ILC.

Robust Stability and Stabilization of Discrete Singular Systems with Interval Time-varying Delay and Linear Fractional Uncertainty

The robust stability and robust stabilization problems for discrete singular systems with interval time-varying delay and linear fractional uncertainty are discussed. A new delay-dependent criterion is established for the nominal discrete singular delay systems to be regular, causal and stable by employing the linear matrix inequality （LMI） approach. It is shown that the newly proposed criterion can provide less conservative results than some existing ones. Then, with this criterion, the problems of robust stability and robust stabilization for uncertain discrete singular delay systems are solved, and the delay-dependent LMI conditions are obtained. Finally, numerical examples are given to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.