Networked H∞ filtering for linear discrete-time systems

This paper studies the problem of networked H_∞ filtering for linear discrete-time systems. A new model is proposed as the filtering error system to simultaneously capture the communication constraint, random packet dropout and quantization effects in the networked systems. A sufficient condition is presented for the filtering error system to be mean square exponentially stable with a prescribed H_∞ performance by employing the multiple Lyapunov function method. The obtained condition depends on some parameters of the networked systems, such as the access sequence of nodes, packet dropout rate and quantization density. With these parameters fixed, a design procedure for the desired H_∞ filter is also presented based on the derived condition. Finally, an illustrative example is utilized to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.     

Improved robust H2 and H∞ filtering for uncertain discrete-time systems

This paper is concerned with the robust H₂ and H_∞ filtering problems for linear discrete-time systems with polytopic parameter uncertainty. We aim to derive a less-conservative design than existing linear matrix inequality (LMI) based sufficient conditions. It is shown that a more efficient evaluation of robust H₂ or H_∞ performance can be obtained by a matrix inequality condition which contains additional free parameters as compared to existing characterizations. When applying this new matrix inequality condition to the robust filter design, these parameters provide extra degrees of freedom in optimizing the guaranteed H₂ or H_∞ performance and lead to a less-conservative design.     

New results on H∞ filtering for fuzzy systems with interval time-varying delays

This paper investigates the problem of H_∞ filtering for continuous Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy systems with an interval time-varying delay in the state. Based on the delay partitioning idea, a new approach is proposed for solving this problem, which can achieve much less conservative feasibility conditions. The attention is focused on the design of an H_∞ filter via the parallel distributed compensation scheme such that the filter error system is asymptotically stable and the H_∞ attenuation level from disturbance to estimation error is below a prescribed scalar. The constructed Lyapunov-Krasovskii functional, by applying the delay partitioning method, can potentially guarantee the obtained delay-dependent conditions to be less conservative than those in the literature. The obtained results are formulated in the form of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs), which can be readily solved via standard numerical software. Finally, an example is illustrated to show the reduction in conservatism of the proposed filter design method.     

Robust H∞ filtering for uncertain impulsive stochastic systems under sampled measurements

This paper is concerned with the problem of robust H_∞ filtering for uncertain impulsive stochastic systems under sampled measurements. The parameter uncertainties are assumed to be time-varying norm-bounded. The aim is to design a stochastically stable filter, using the locally sampled measurements, which ensures both the robust stochastic stability and a prescribed level of H_∞ performance for the filtering error dynamics for all admissible uncertainties. A sufficient condition for the existence of such a filter is proposed in terms of certain linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). When these LMIs are feasible, an explicit expression of a desired filter is given. An example is provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.     

Networked H∞ control of linear systems with state quantization

This paper addresses the problem of H_∞ controller design for linear systems over digital communication networks. A new model is proposed to describe both the network conditions and the state quantization of the networked control systems in a unified framework. From this model, a quantized state feedback strategy is developed for global and asymptotical stabilization of the networked control systems. The same H_∞ disturbance attenuation level as that in the case without quantization is achieved. Numerical examples are given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.     

Delay-dependent robust H∞ control for uncertain systems with a state-delay

A robust H_∞ control for uncertain linear systems with a state-delay is described. Systems with norm-bounded parameter uncertainties are considered and linear memoryless state feedback controllers are obtained. Firstly, a delay-dependent bounded real lemma for systems with a state-delay is presented in terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). By taking a new Lyapunov-Krasovsii functional, neither model transformation nor bounding for cross terms is required to obtain delay-dependent results. Secondly, based on the bounded real lemma obtained, delay-dependent condition for the existence of robust H_∞ control is presented in terms of nonlinear matrix inequalities. In order to solve these nonlinear matrix inequalities, an iterative algorithm involving convex optimization is proposed. Numerical examples show that the proposed methods are much less conservative than existing results.     

H2/H∞ Control of discrete singularly perturbed systems: the state feedback case

The design of a mixed H₂/H_∞ linear state variable feedback suboptimal controller for a discrete-time singularly perturbed system using reduced order slow and fast subsystems is described. It is shown that the designed controller based on reduced order models and the corresponding performance index both are O(ε) close to those synthesized using the full order system.     

Robust switching-type H∞ filter design for linear uncertain systems with time-varying delay

This paper is concerned with the problem of robust H_∞ filter design for a class of linear uncertain systems with time-varying delay. The uncertainty parameters are supposed to be time-varying, unknown, but bounded, which appear affinely in the matrices of the considered system model. Based on linear matrix inequality (LMI) method and switching laws, a new switching-type filter is designed to guarantee the asymptotic stability and H_∞ performance level of the filtering error systems. The key feature is that the new proposed filter parameters are switching between certain fixed gains automatically via the designed switching law. It is shown that the new filter design method is less conservative than the traditional fixed gain filter design method. An example is given to illustrate the validity of the proposed design.     

A mixed H2/H∞ adaptive tracking control for constrained non-holonomic systems

In this study, a PID type controller incorporating an adaptive control scheme for the mixed H₂/H_∞ tracking performance is developed for constrained non-holonomic mechanical systems under unknown or uncertain plant parameters and external disturbances. By virtue of the skew-symmetric property of the non-holonomic mechanical systems and an adequate choice of a state variable transformation, sufficient conditions are developed for the adaptive mixed H₂/H_∞ tracking control problems in terms of a pair of coupled algebraic equations instead of a pair of coupled non-linear differential equations. The coupled algebraic equations can be solved analytically.     

H∞ control of dead-time systems based on a transformation

This paper presents a transformation that makes all the robust control problems of dead-time systems able to be solved similarly as in the finite-dimensional situations. With trade-off of the performance, some advantages obtained are: (i) the controller has a quite simple and transparent structure; (ii) there are no any additional hidden modes in the Smith predictor and, hence, there is no additional hidden possibility to destabilize the system; (iii) it can be applied to systems with long dead-time without any difficulty. Hence, the practical significance is obvious.     

New delay-dependent non-fragile H∞ observer-based control for continuous time-delay systems

The problem of the delay-dependent non-fragile H_∞ observer-based control for a class of continuous time-delay systems is investigated in this paper. The additive gain variations under consideration are contained in both the controller gain and obhsiunserver gain. Delay-dependent criteria are derived to guarantee the stability of the non-fragile H_∞ observer-based control system using the Lyapunov functional approach. The controller and observer gains are given from the LMI feasible solutions. Based on the result of this paper, the constraint of matrix equality is not necessary for designing the non-fragile H_∞ observer-based controls. Computer software Matlab can be applied to solve all the proposed results. Finally, a numerical example is illustrated to show the improvement of this paper.     

l2-l∞ filter design for discrete-time singular Markovian jump systems with time-varying delays

The problem of l₂-l_∞ filter design for discrete-time singular systems with Markovian jump and time-varying delays is investigated in this paper. By using the delay partitioning technique, a delay-dependent condition is established to guarantee the filtering error systems to be stochastically admissible and achieve a prescribed l₂-l_∞ performance index. Based on the derived condition, the full-order and reduced-order filters with mode-independent characterization are designed in a unified framework. The corresponding filter parameters can be obtained by solving a set of linear matrix inequalities. The reported results not only depend upon the delay, but also depend upon the partitioning, which aims at reducing the conservatism. Two numerical examples are provided to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed methods.     

An innovation approach to H∞ prediction for continuous-time systems with application to systems with delayed measurements

This paper studies the problem of H_∞ prediction for linear continuous-time systems. By developing a new method of characterizing the innovation process and applying a novel innovation analysis approach in Krein space, a necessary and sufficient condition for the existence of a finite horizon H_∞ predictor is derived. The solution to the H_∞ prediction is given in terms of solutions of Riccati and matrix differential equations. We further extend our study to give a necessary and sufficient condition for the H_∞ filtering of linear continuous-time systems with both instantaneous and delayed measurements.     

A parametric optimization approach to H∞ and H2 strong stabilization

This paper presents an approach for designing stable MIMO H_∞ and H₂ controllers by directly computing the norm-constrained stable transfer matrices Q in the H_∞ and H₂ suboptimal controller parameterizations. This is done by first converting the H₂ and H_∞ strong stabilization problems into some nonlinear unconstrained optimization problems through explicit parameterization of the norm-constrained Q's for any fixed order. Then, a two-stage numerical search is carried out by using a combination of a genetic algorithm and a quasi-Newton algorithm in order to reach an optimal solution. The effectiveness of the proposed algorithms is illustrated through some benchmark numerical examples.     

H2 and H∞ norm computations of linear continuous-time periodic systems via the skew analysis of frequency response operators

The H₂ and H_∞ norm computations of finite-dimensional linear continuous-time periodic (FDLCP) systems through the frequency response operators defined by steady-state analysis are discussed. By the skew truncation, the H₂ norm can be reached to any degree of accuracy by that of an asymptotically equivalent linear time-invariant (LTI) continuous-time system. The H_∞ norm can be approximated by the maximum singular value of the frequency response of an asymptotically equivalent LTI continuous-time system over a certain frequency range via the modified skew truncation. By the latter result, a Hamiltonian test is proved for FDLCP systems in an LTI fashion, based on which a modified bisection algorithm is developed.     

Synthesis of H∞ PID controllers: A parametric approach

This paper considers the problem of synthesizing proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers for which the closed-loop system is internally stable and the H_∞-norm of a related transfer function is less than a prescribed level for a given single-input single-output plant. It is shown that the problem to be solved can be translated into simultaneous stabilization of the closed-loop characteristic polynomial and a family of complex polynomials. It calls for a generalization of the Hermite-Biehler theorem applicable to complex polynomials. It is shown that the earlier PID stabilization results are a special case of the results developed here. Then a linear programming characterization of all admissible H_∞ PID controllers for a given plant is obtained. This characterization besides being computationally efficient reveals important structural properties of H_∞ PID controllers. For example, it is shown that for a fixed proportional gain, the set of admissible integral and derivative gains lie in a union of convex sets.     

A new approach to robust and non-fragile H∞ control for uncertain fuzzy systems

This paper investigates the robust H_∞ control and non-fragile control problems for Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy systems with linear fractional parametric uncertainties. The robust H_∞ control problem is to design a state feedback controller such that the robust stability and a prescribed H_∞ performance of the resulting closed-loop system is ensured. And the non-fragile H_∞ control problem is to design a state feedback controller with parameter uncertainties. Based on the linear matrix inequality (LMI) approach, new sufficient conditions for the solvability of the two problems are obtained. It is shown that the desired state feedback fuzzy controller can be constructed by solving a set of LMIs. Numerical examples are also provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed design method.     

New approaches to H∞ controller designs based on fuzzy observers for T-S fuzzy systems via LMI

The problems of relaxed quadratic stability conditions, fuzzy observer designs and H_∞ controller designs for T-S fuzzy systems have been studied. First new stability conditions are obtained by relaxing the stability conditions derived in previous papers. Secondly, new fuzzy observers based on the relaxed stability conditions for the T-S fuzzy systems have been proposed. Thirdly two sufficient LMI conditions, which guarantee the existence of the H_∞ controllers based on fuzzy observers for the T-S fuzzy systems have been proposed. The conditions are not only simple, but also consider the interactions among the fuzzy subsystems. Finally by some examples, using the LMI technique, we show that the regulators, the fuzzy observers and the H_∞ controller designs based on new observers for the T-S fuzzy systems are very practical and efficient.     

Bandwidth vs. gains design of H∞ tracking controllers for current-fed induction motors

This paper describes a systematic procedure for designing speed and rotor flux norm tracking H_∞ controllers with unknown load torque disturbances for current-fed induction motors. A new effective design tool is developed to allow selection of the control gains so as to adjust the disturbances’ rejection capability of the controllers in the face of the bandwidth requirements of the closed-loop system. Application of the proposed design procedure is demonstrated in a case study, and the results of numerical simulations illustrate the satisfactory performance achievable even in presence of rotor resistance uncertainty.