A singular system approach to robust sliding mode control for uncertain Markov jump systems

The robust sliding mode control for Markov jump systems with parameter uncertainties and an unknown nonlinear function is discussed. Based on a singular system approach and linear matrix inequality (LMI), a sufficient condition which guarantees the existence of linear switching surface and the stochastic stability of sliding mode dynamics is given. A sliding mode controller is designed such that the closed-loop system is convergent to the switching surface in finite time. A numerical example is given to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.     

Robust Stabilization of Uncertain Fuzzy Systems Using Variable Structure System Approach

Based on the variable structure system (VSS) theory, we develop a fuzzy control system design method for a class of uncertain nonlinear multivariable systems that can be represented by a Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy model. We make the first attempt to relax the restrictive assumption that each nominal local system model shares the same input channel, which is required in the traditional VSS-based fuzzy control design methods. As the local controller we use a sliding mode controller with a switching feedback control term. In terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs), we derive a sufficient condition for the existence of linear sliding surfaces guaranteeing asymptotic stability of the reduced-order equivalent sliding mode dynamics. We present an LMI characterization of such sliding surfaces. We also give an LMI-based algorithm to design the switching feedback control term so that a stable sliding motion is induced in finite time. Finally, we give a numerical design example.     

High Performance Super-twisting Control for State Delay Systems

This paper addresses the design of conventional sliding mode and super-twisting controls for the uncertain system with state delay to achieve the improved transient response. To ensure the stable sliding motion two approaches are proposed. In the first approach, LMI conditions using Lyapunov-Krasovskii functional are derived to guarantee the stability of the sliding motion. In the second approach, we propose the sliding mode control based on a nonlinear switching functional, with which the sliding motion is governed by delay-free dynamics. Effectiveness of the proposed design approaches are shown through numerical simulation of reheat power system.     

不确定非线性时滞系统的非脆弱保成本控制

研究了一类具有状态时滞的不确定非线性系统的非脆弱保成本控制问题。通过利用Lyapunov稳定性理论和线性矩阵不等式方法,设计非脆弱保成本控制律,使得闭环系统渐近稳定,并且系统的性能指标不超过某个确定的上界。通过求解一个具有线性矩阵不等式约束的凸优化问题来设计最优非脆弱保成本控制器,以使得闭环不确定系统的性能指标最小化。仿真结果验证了该控制算法的有效性。     

一种基于LMI的非线性模型预测控制终端域优化方法

对于具有约束的非线性系统, 提出了一种模型预测控制 (Model predictive control, MPC) 的终端域优化方法. 基于线性矩阵不等式(Linear matrix inequality, LMI) 优化和非线性系统的范数有界线性微分包含 (Linear differential inclusion, LDI), 给出了求解非线性 MPC 终端代价函数和局部稳定控制器的一种方法, 在此基础上可方便地得到非线性模型预测控制终端域. 一个具体的数值算例验证了算法的有效性.     

时滞系统的输出反馈滑模控制的一种奇异系统方法

利用一种奇异系统方法讨论了时滞系统的输出反馈滑模控制问题. 时滞系统的非线性项满足范数有界约束.首先,将滑动模态与线性切换面作为一个奇异时滞系统,基于奇异时滞系统的稳定性理论, 给出滑动模态稳定及切换面存在的线性矩阵不等式(Linear matrix inequality, LMI)充分条件.然后,给出使得系统闭环渐近稳定的静态输出反馈滑模控制器的设计方法,此控制器保证闭环 系统有限时间到达切换面.最后,用数值算例验证本文方法的有效性和正确性.     

Switching control of an R/C hovercraft: stabilization and smoothswitching

This paper presents stable switching control of an radio-controlled (R/C) hovercraft that is a nonholonomic (nonlinear) system. To exactly represent its nonlinear dynamics, more importantly, to maintain controllability of the system, we newly propose a switching fuzzy model that has locally Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy models and switches them according to states, external variables, and/or time. A switching fuzzy controller is constructed by mirroring the rule structure of the switching fuzzy model of an R/C hovercraft. We derive linear matrix inequality (LMI) conditions for ensuring the stability of the closed-loop system consisting of a switching fuzzy model and controller. Furthermore, to guarantee smooth switching of control input at switching boundaries, we also derive a smooth switching condition represented in terms of LMIs. A stable switching fuzzy controller satisfying the smooth switching condition is designed by simultaneously solving both of the LMIs. The simulation and experimental results for the trajectory control of an R/C hovercraft show the validity of the switching fuzzy model and controller design, particularly, the smooth switching condition.     

Sliding mode control of singular stochastic hybrid systems

This paper is concerned with the sliding mode control (SMC) of nonlinear singular stochastic systems with Markovian switching. An integral sliding surface function is designed, and the resulting sliding mode dynamics is a full-order Markovian jump singular stochastic system. By introducing some specified matrices, a new sufficient condition is proposed in terms of strict linear matrix inequality (LMI), which guarantees the stochastic stability of the sliding mode dynamics. Then, a SMC law is synthesized for reaching motion. Moreover, when there exists an external disturbance, the ?₂ disturbance attenuation performance is analyzed for the sliding mode dynamics. Some related sufficient conditions are also established.     

Sliding mode control for a class of nonlinear discrete-time networked systems with multiple stochastic communication delays

In this article, a sliding mode control problem is studied for a class of uncertain nonlinear networked systems with multiple communication delays. A sequence of stochastic variables obeying Bernoulli distribution is applied in the system model to describe the randomly occurring communication delays. The discrete-time system considered is also subject to parameter uncertainties and state-dependent stochastic disturbances. A novel discrete switching function is proposed to facilitate the sliding mode controller design. The sufficient conditions are derived by means of the linear matrix inequality (LMI) approach. It is shown that the system dynamics in the specified sliding surface is robustly exponentially stable in the mean square if two LMIs with an equality constraint are feasible. A discrete-time SMC controller is designed that is capable of guaranteeing the discrete-time sliding-mode reaching condition of the specified sliding surface. Finally, a simulation example is given to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.     

Reliable LQ fuzzy control for continuous-time nonlinear systems with actuator faults

This paper deals with the reliable linear quadratic (LQ) fuzzy control problem for continuous-time nonlinear systems with actuator faults. The Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy model is employed to represent a nonlinear system. By using multiple Lyapunov functions, an improved linear matrix inequality (LMI) method for the design of reliable LQ fuzzy controllers is investigated, which reduces the conservatism of using a single Lyapunov function. The different upper bounds on the LQ performance cost function for the normal and different actuator fault cases are provided. A suboptimal reliable LQ fuzzy controller is given by means of an LMI optimization procedure, which can not only guarantee the stability of the closed-loop overall fuzzy system for all cases, but also provide an optimized upper bound on a weighted average LQ performance cost function. Finally, numerical simulations on the chaotic Lorenz system are given to illustrate the application of the proposed design method.     

Robust H ∞ fuzzy control of nonlinear systems with multiple time delays

A robustness design of fuzzy control via model-based approach is proposed in this article to overcome the effect of approximation error between multiple time-delay nonlinear systems and Takagi--Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy models. A stability criterion is derived based on Lyapunov's direct method to ensure the stability of nonlinear multiple time-delay systems especially for the resonant and chaotic systems. Positive definite matrices P and R_k of the criterion are obtained by using linear matrix inequality (LMI) optimization algorithms to solve the robust fuzzy control problem. In terms of the control scheme and this criterion, a fuzzy controller is then designed via the technique of parallel distributed compensation (PDC) to stabilize the nonlinear multiple time-delay system and the H ^∞ control performance is achieved at the same time. Finally, two numerical examples of the chaotic and resonant systems are demonstrated to show the concepts of the proposed approach.     

Observer-based adaptive sliding mode control for nonlinear uncertain state-delayed systems

This paper presents a methodological approach to design observer-based adaptive sliding mode control for a class of nonlinear uncertain state-delayed systems with immeasurable states. A novel switching surface is proposed and a state observer is employed to reconstruct the sliding mode control action. The proposed method does not need a priori knowledge of upper bounds on the norm of the uncertainties, but estimates them by using the adaptation technique so that the reaching condition can be satisfied. Based on Lyapunov stability theorem and linear matrix inequality (LMI) technique, the stability of the overall closed-loop nonlinear uncertain state-delayed system is guaranteed for the proposed control scheme under certain conditions. Furthermore, the state observer and control law can be constructed from the positive-definite solutions of two LMIs, and the design technique is simple and efficient. The validity of the proposed control methodology is demonstrated by simulation results. Recommended by Editorial Board member Ju Hyun Park under the direction of Editor Young IL Lee. Ming-Chang Pai received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering in 1994 and 1998 from Pennsylvania State University, State College, P.A.. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Automation Engineering at Nan Kai University of Technology. His research interests are in mechatronics, robots, robust control and nonlinear control.     

约束非线性系统切换鲁棒预测控制

采用“分段蕴含”(PWE)方法, 用一组线性变参数模型(LPV)近似约束非线性系统, 降低模型近似的保守性. 对每个LPV模型引入参数Lyapunov函数, 得到稳定的控制律, 并施加于非线性系统. 当检测到LPV模型发生切换时, 根据可行域的离线设计方法确定适当的切换律, 使系统按照设定的规则切换, 保证切换后的初始状态可行. 在文章最后给出了基于切换策略的控制算法的可行性和稳定性. 与传统非线性预测控制相比, 基于切换策略的鲁棒预测 控制方法保守性更低, 计算量更小.     

Predictive control of switched nonlinear systems with scheduled mode transitions

In this work, a predictive control framework is proposed for the constrained stabilization of switched nonlinear systems that transit between their constituent modes at prescribed switching times. The main idea is to design a Lyapunov-based predictive controller for each constituent mode in which the switched system operates and incorporate constraints in the predictive controller design which upon satisfaction ensure that the prescribed transitions between the modes occur in a way that guarantees stability of the switched closed-loop system. This is achieved as follows: For each constituent mode, a Lyapunov-based model predictive controller (MPC) is designed, and an analytic bounded controller, using the same Lyapunov function, is used to explicitly characterize a set of initial conditions for which the MPC, irrespective of the controller parameters, is guaranteed to be feasible, and hence stabilizing. Then, constraints are incorporated in the MPC design which, upon satisfaction, ensure that: 1) the state of the closed-loop system, at the time of the transition, resides in the stability region of the mode that the system is switched into, and 2) the Lyapunov function for each mode is nonincreasing wherever the mode is reactivated, thereby guaranteeing stability. The proposed control method is demonstrated through application to a chemical process example.     

一类非线性切换系统鲁棒H∞可靠控制

为了克服扰动与执行器故障对控制系统的影响，使系统具有抗干扰性和可靠性，针对一类不确定非线性切换系统，研究了在任意切换规则下鲁棒H∞可靠控制问题．首先，系统所有矩阵同时含有参数不确定性，并且系统也存在未知非线性扰动．当执行器存在故障时，基于线性矩阵不等式技术以及公共李亚普诺夫函数方法得到鲁棒H∞可靠控制器，使切换系统在任意切换律下全局二次稳定并且满足H∞性能指标．最后，通过求解凸优化问题得到了鲁棒H∞最优可靠控制器．仿真结果表明控制器在任意切换规则下是可行和有效的．     

倾转旋翼机平均驻留时间切换鲁棒H∞跟踪控制

针对倾转旋翼飞行器模态转换阶段的飞行控制问题,本文给出了倾转旋翼机纵向运动飞行控制系统模型和一种基于参考模型的鲁棒跟踪控制方法.为了保证闭环系统在切换过程中稳定并同时满足指定的鲁棒H∞性能指标,利用状态观测器对系统不可观测状态进行估计,结合模型依赖平均驻留时间方法提出了一种倾转旋翼机切换鲁棒H∞跟踪控制方法,通过求解线性矩阵不等式得到控制器增益,并分析了系统的鲁棒稳定性.仿真结果表明,所提出的方法能够使飞行器系统准确跟踪指令,且对于控制器切换具有鲁棒性.     

Smooth switching LPV controller design for LPV systems

This paper presents a method to design a smooth switching gain-scheduled linear parameter varying (LPV) controller for LPV systems. The moving region of the gain-scheduling variables is divided into a specified number of local subregions as well as subregions for the smooth controller switching, and one gain-scheduled LPV controller is assigned to each of the local subregions. For each switching subregion, a function interpolating two local LPV controllers associated with its neighborhood subregions is designed to satisfy the constraint of smooth transition of controller system matrices. The smooth switching controller design problem amounts to solving a feasibility problem which involves nonlinear matrix inequalities. To find a solution to the feasibility problem, an iterative descent algorithm which solves a series of convex optimization problems is proposed. The usefulness of the proposed controller design method is demonstrated with a control example of a flexible ball-screw drive system.     

Output feedback control of switched nonlinear systems using multiple Lyapunov functions

This work presents a hybrid nonlinear control methodology for a broad class of switched nonlinear systems with input constraints. The key feature of the proposed methodology is the integrated synthesis, via multiple Lyapunov functions, of “lower-level” bounded nonlinear feedback controllers together with “upper-level” switching laws that orchestrate the transitions between the constituent modes and their respective controllers. Both the state and output feedback control problems are addressed. Under the assumption of availability of full state measurements, a family of bounded nonlinear state feedback controllers are initially designed to enforce asymptotic stability for the individual closed-loop modes and provide an explicit characterization of the corresponding stability region for each mode. A set of switching laws are then designed to track the evolution of the state and orchestrate switching between the stability regions of the constituent modes in a way that guarantees asymptotic stability of the overall switched closed-loop system. When complete state measurements are unavailable, a family of output feedback controllers are synthesized, using a combination of bounded state feedback controllers, high-gain observers and appropriate saturation filters to enforce asymptotic stability for the individual closed-loop modes and provide an explicit characterization of the corresponding output feedback stability regions in terms of the input constraints and the observer gain. A different set of switching rules, based on the evolution of the state estimates generated by the observers, is designed to orchestrate stabilizing transitions between the output feedback stability regions of the constituent modes. The differences between the state and output feedback switching strategies, and their implications for the switching logic, are discussed and a chemical process example is used to demonstrate the proposed approach.