Receding horizon H_∞ control for constrained time-delay systems

A receding horizon Hoo control algorithm is presented for linear discrete time-delay system in the presence of constrained input and disturbances. Disturbance attenuation level is optimized at each time instant, and the receding optimization problem includes several linear matrix inequality constraints. When the convex hull is applied to denote the saturating input, the algorithm has better performance. The numerical example can verify this result.

Receding horizon H_∞ control for discrete-time Markovian jump linear systems

Receding horizon H∞ control scheme which can deal with both the H∞ disturbance attenuation and mean square stability is proposed for a class of discrete-time Markovian jump linear systems when minimizing a given quadratic performance criteria. First, a control law is established for jump systems based on pontryagin’s minimum principle and it can be constructed through numerical solution of iterative equations. The aim of this control strategy is to obtain an optimal control which can minimize the cost function under the worst disturbance at every sampling time. Due to the difficulty of the assurance of stability, then the above mentioned approach is improved by determining terminal weighting matrix which satisfies cost monotonicity condition. The control move which is calculated by using this type of terminal weighting matrix as boundary condition naturally guarantees the mean square stability of the closed-loop system. A sufficient condition for the existence of the terminal weighting matrix is presented in linear matrix inequality （LMI） form which can be solved efficiently by available software toolbox. Finally, a numerical example is given to illustrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method.

Practical stabilization of receding-horizon control

The purpose of this work is to propose a scheme to stabilize the predictive control systems in the practical stability sense. In the paper, the authors dealt with a general discrete predictive control system x j+1|t =f(x j|t , u j|t ) by using the Lyapunov direct method combining with receding horizon control technique, and presented a new condition to guarantee the practical stabilization of the systems. With the proposed results, one can design the optimal controllers easily to practically stabilize the predictive control systems.

Receding Horizon Control-Based Stabilization of Singular Stochastic Systems with State Delay

For a class of discrete-time singular stochastic systems with multi-state delay,the stabilization problem of receding horizon control(RHC)is concerned.Due to the difficulty in solving the proposed optimization problem,the RHC stabilization for such systems has not been solved.By adopting the forward and backward equation technique,the optimization problem is solved completely.A sufficient and necessary condition for the optimization controller to have a unique solution is given when the regularization and pulse-free conditions are satisfied.Based on this controller,an RHC stabilization condition is derived,which is in the form of linear matrix inequality.It is proved that the singular stochastic system with multi-state delay is stable in the mean-square sense under appropriate assumptions when the terminal weighting matrix satisfies the given inequality.Numerical examples show that the proposed RHC method is effective in stabilizing singular stochastic systems with multi-state delay.

An Efficient Constrained Model Predictive Control Algorithm Based on Approximate Computation

The on line computational burden related to model predictive control (MPC) of large scale constrained systems hampers its real time applications and limits it to slow dynamic process with moderate number of inputs. To avoid this, an efficient and fast algorithm based on aggregation optimization is proposed in this paper. It only optimizes the current control action at time instant k , while other future control sequences in the optimization horizon are approximated off line by the linear feedback control sequence, so the on line optimization can be converted into a low dimensional quadratic programming problem. Input constraints can be well handled in this scheme. The comparable performance is achieved with existing standard model predictive control algorithm. Simulation results well demonstrate its effectiveness.

Constrained predictive control of nonlinear stochastic systems

The receding horizon control（RHC） problem is considered for nonlinear Markov jump systems which can be represented by Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy models subject to constraints both on control inputs and on observe outputs.In the given receding horizon,for each mode sequence of the T-S modeled nonlinear system with Markov jump parameter,the cost function is optimized by constraints on state trajectories,so that the optimization control input sequences are obtained in order to make the state into a terminal invariant set.Out of the receding horizon,the stability is guaranteed by searching a state feedback control law.Based on such stability analysis,a linear matrix inequality approach for designing receding horizon predictive controller for nonlinear systems subject to constraints both on the inputs and on the outputs is developed.The simulation shows the validity of this method.

Stabilizing model predictive control scheme for piecewise affine systems with maximal positively invariant terminal set

An efficient algorithm is proposed for computing the solution to the constrained finite time optimal control （CFTOC） problem for discrete-time piecewise affine （PWA） systems with a quadratic performance index. The maximal positively invariant terminal set, which is feasible and invariant with respect to a feedback control law, is computed as terminal target set and an associated Lyapunov function is chosen as terminal cost. The combination of these two components guarantees constraint satisfaction and closed-loop stability for all time. The proposed algorithm combines a dynamic programming strategy with a multi-parametric quadratic programming solver and basic polyhedral manipulation. A numerical example shows that a larger stabilizable set of states can be obtained by the proposed algorithm than precious work.

An Optimal Control Approach to Structured Treatment Interruptions for HIV Patients: A Personalized Medicine Perspective

Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has changed the course of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatments since its introduction. However, for many patients, long term continuous HAART is expensive and can include problems with drug toxicity and side effects, as well as increased drug resistance. Because of these reasons, some HIV infected patients will voluntarily terminate HAART. Some of these patients will also interrupt the continuous prescribed therapies for short or long periods. After discontinuing HAART, patients will usually experience a rapid increase in viral load coupled with an immediate decline in CD4+ counts. The canonical example of a patient undergoing unsupervised breaks in HAART is that of the “Berlin patient”. In this case, the patient was able to control viral load in the absence of treatment by cycling HAART on and off due to non-related infections. Due to this patient, interest in the use of structured treatment interruptions (STI) as a mechanism to regulate an HIV infection piqued. This paper describes an optimal control approach to determine STI regimen for HIV patients. The optimal STI was implemented in the context of the receding horizon control (RHC) using a mathematical model for the in-vivo dynamics of an HIV type 1 infection. Using available clinical data, we calibrate the model by estimating on a patient specific basis, a best estimable set of parameters using sensitivity analysis and subset selection. We demonstrate how customized STI protocols can be designed through the variation of control parameters on a patient specific basis.

Distributed three-dimensional cooperative guidance via receding horizon control

The paper presents a new three-dimensional (3D) cooperative guidance approach by the receding horizon control (RHC) technique. The objective is to coordinate the impact time of a group of interceptor missiles against the stationary target. The framework of a distributed RHC scheme is developed, in which each interceptor missile is assigned its own finite-horizon optimal control problem (FHOCP) and only shares the information with its neighbors. The solution of the local FHOCP is obtained by the constrained particle swarm optimization (PSO) method that is integrated into the distributed RHC framework with enhanced equality and inequality constraints. The numerical simulations show that the proposed guidance approach is feasible to implement the cooperative engagement with satisfied accuracy of target capture. Finally, the computation efficiency of the distributed RHC scheme is discussed in consideration of the PSO parameters, control update period and prediction horizon. (C) 2016 Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Production and hosting by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license.

Multiple UAVs/UGVs heterogeneous coordinated technique based on Receding Horizon Control (RHC) and velocity vector control

Multiple unmanned air vehicles(UAVs)/unmanned ground vehicles(UGVs) heterogeneous cooperation provides a new breakthrough for the effective application of UAV and UGV.On the basis of introduction of UAV/UGV mathematical model,the characteristics of heterogeneous flocking is analyzed in detail.Two key issues are considered in multi-UGV subgroups,which are Reynolds Rule and Virtual Leader(VL).Receding Horizon Control(RHC) with Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO) is proposed for multiple UGVs flocking,and velocity vector control approach is adopted for multiple UAVs flocking.Then,multiple UAVs and UGVs heterogeneous tracking can be achieved by these two approaches.The feasibility and effectiveness of our proposed method are verified by comparative experiments with artificial potential field method.

Indirect Radau pseudospectral method for the receding horizon control problem

To solve the receding horizon control （RHC） problem in an online manner, a novel numerical method called the indirect Radau pseudospectral method （IRPM） is proposed in this paper. Based on calculus of variations and the first-order necessary optimality condition, the RHC problem for linear time-varying （LTV） system is transformed into the two-point boundary value problem （TPBVP）. The Radau pseudospectral approximation is employed to discretize the TPBVP into well-posed linear algebraic equations. The resulting linear algebraic equations are solved via a matrix partitioning approach afterwards to obtain the optimal feedback control law. For the nonlinear system, the linearization method or the quasi linearization method is employed to approximate the RHC problem with successive linear approximations. Subsequently, each linear problem is solved via the similar method which is used to solve the RHC problem for LTV system. Simulation results of three examples show that the IRPM is of high accuracy and of high compu- tation efficiency to solve the RHC problem and the stability of closed-loop systems is guaranteed.

Real-time trajectory planning for UCAV air-to-surface attack using inverse dynamics optimization method and receding horizon control

This paper presents a computationally efficient real-time trajectory planning framework for typical unmanned combat aerial vehicle （UCAV） performing autonomous air-to-surface （A/S） attack. It combines the benefits of inverse dynamics optimization method and receding horizon optimal control technique. Firstly, the ground attack trajectory planning problem is mathematically formulated as a receding horizon optimal control problem （RHC-OCP）. In particular, an approximate elliptic launch acceptable region （LAR） model is proposed to model the critical weapon delivery constraints. Secondly, a planning algorithm based on inverse dynamics optimization, which has high computational efficiency and good convergence properties, is developed to solve the RHCOCP in real-time. Thirdly, in order to improve robustness and adaptivity in a dynamic and uncer- tain environment, a two-degree-of-freedom （2-DOF） receding horizon control architecture is introduced and a regular real-time update strategy is proposed as well, and the real-time feedback can be achieved and the not-converged situations can be handled. Finally, numerical simulations demon- strate the efficiency of this framework, and the results also show that the presented technique is well suited for real-time implementation in dynamic and uncertain environment.

Differential Evolution Based Receding Horizon Control for UAV Motion Planning in Dynamic Environments

This paper presents online motion planning for UAV(unmanned aerial vehicle) in complex threat field,including both static threats and moving threats,which can be formulated as a dynamic constrained optimal control problem.Receding horizon control(RHC) based on differential evolution(DE) algorithm is adopted.A location-predicting model of moving threats is established to assess the value of threat that UAV faces in flight.Then flyable paths can be generated by the control inputs which are optimized by DE under the guidance of the objective function.Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed method not only generates smooth and flyable paths,but also enables UAV to avoid threats efficiently and arrive at destination safely.

Receding horizon estimation to networked control systems with multirate scheme

This paper investigates the problem of receding horizon state estimation for networked control systems （NCSs） with random network-induced delays less than one sample period, which are formulated as multirate control systems. Based on a batch of recent past slow rate measurements in a finite horizon window, the initial state estimation in this window is solved by minimizing a receding-horizon objective function, and then the fast rate state estimations are calculated by the prediction of dynamic equation to compensate for the network-induced time delays. Furthermore, convergence results and unbiasedness properties are analyzed. An upper bound of estimation error is presented under the assumption of bounded disturbances acting on the system and measurement equations. A simulation example shows the effectiveness of the proposed method.

离散时间平均场随机系统的滚动时域控制

研究了一类离散时间平均场随机时变系统的滚动时域控制(RHC)镇定问题。定义一个新的条件期望型的性能指标;通过利用随机极值原理,得到RHC控制器。基于最优性能指标的单调非增性,得到了使平均场随机系统在RHC控制器下均方镇定的条件,即当2个耦合的Lyapunov型不等式被满足时,由RHC策略控制的系统是均方镇定的。通过数值算例得到在RHC控制器下,其状态轨迹满足渐近均方镇定的条件,即平均场随机系统是渐近均方镇定的,验证了该结论的有效性。

一种管道工程机器人路径跟踪控制方法

为了提高管道工程机器人在野外环境下路径跟踪的精度,通过研究管道工程机器人在受到侧滑扰动情况下的转向特性,建立基于滑动情况下的运动学模型。提出了一种改进的滑膜观测器用于估计机器人的滑移参数,使用遗传算法对滑膜观测器的增益系数进行优化,使得估计结果更加准确。此外,考虑到因外界干扰导致机器人路径跟踪控制精度低的问题,提出一种改进的滚动时域控制器(RecedingHorizon Control,RHC)用于机器人的路径跟踪控制,将模型中的非线性项与线性项都进行离散化,减小计算难度。实验结果表明,所提出的基于滑移参数估计的RHC路径跟踪控制策略能够快速准确的跟踪目标路径,具有更好的跟踪精度。

Introducing robustness in model predictive control with multiple models and switching

Model predictive control is model-based. Therefore, the procedure is inherently not robust to modelling uncertainties. Further, a crucial design parameter is the prediction horizon. Only offline procedures to estimate an upper bound of the optimal value of this parameter are available. These procedures are computationally intensive and model-based. Besides, a single choice of this horizon is perhaps not the best option at all time instants. This is especially true when the control objective is to track desired trajectories. In this paper, we resolve the issue by a time-varying horizon achieved by switching between multiple model-predictive controllers. The stability of the overall system is discussed. In addition, an introduction of multiple models to handle modelling uncertainties makes the overall system robust. The improvement in performance is demonstrated through several examples.

Adaptation in Stochastic Dynamic Systems—Survey and New Results III: Robust LQ Regulator Modification

The paper is intended to provide algorithmic and computational support for solving the frequently encountered linear-quadratic regulator (LQR) problems based on receding-horizon control methodology which is most applicable for adaptive and predictive control where Riccati iterations rather than solution of Algebraic Riccati Equations are needed. By extending the most efficient computational methods of LQG estimation to the LQR problems, some new algorithms are formulated and rigorously substantiated to prevent Riccati iterations divergence when cycled in computer implementation. Specifically developed for robust LQR implementation are the two-stage Riccati scalarized iteration algorithms belonging to one of three classes: 1) Potter style (square-root), 2) Bierman style (LDLT), and 3) Kailath style (array) algorithms. They are based on scalarization, factorization and orthogonalization techniques, which allow more reliable LQR computations. Algorithmic templates offer customization flexibility, together with the utmost brevity, to both users and application programmers, and to ensure the independence of a specific computer language.

基于动态簇粒子群优化的无人机集群路径规划方法

路径规划对于无人机(UAV)集群的任务执行十分重要,而且高维场景中的计算通常很复杂。群体智能为解决该问题提供了较好的解决思路。粒子群优化(PSO)算法具有参数少、收敛速度快、操作简单等优点,尤其适用于路径规划问题,但它在应用时存在全局搜索能力差、容易陷入局部最优的问题。为了解决上述问题以提升无人机集群路径规划的效果,提出了动态簇粒子群优化(DCPSO)算法。首先,利用人工势场法和滚动时域控制原理建模UAV集群路径规划问题的任务场景;其次,引入Tent混沌映射和动态簇机制进一步提升全局搜索能力和搜索精度;最后,使用DCPSO算法优化模型的目标函数,以获得UAV集群的每个轨迹点的选择。在单峰/多峰、低维/高维不同组合的10种基准测试函数下的仿真实验结果表明,与PSO、鸽子启发优化(PIO)、麻雀搜索算法(SSA)和混沌扰动鸽群优化(CDPIO)算法相比,DCPSO算法具有更好的计算最优值、均值和方差,搜索精度更佳,稳定性更强。此外,UAV集群路径规划应用实例仿真结果也验证了DCPSO算法的性能与效果。

Guaranteed cost sliding mode control for discrete-time looper systems in hot strip finishing mills

A guaranteed cost sliding mode control(SMC)algorithm is investigated to further improve the control accuracy of looper-tension systems in hot strip finishing mills.First,a global sliding mode surface function is designed by linear matrix inequalities and guaranteed cost technique,which can force the system states into switching region initially,and can guarantee the system robustness with a good performance during the whole control process.Then,a novel reaching law is designed,which can satisfy the sliding mode reaching conditions.Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed control scheme has good stability and robustness comparing with traditional SMC.The designed controller can regulate the strip tension and looper angle to ensure better performance,which is very suitable for complex looper systems.