Input-to-state stability of switched nonlinear systems

The input-to-state stability （ISS） problem is studied for switched systems with infinite subsystems. By using multiple Lyapunov function method, a sufficient ISS condition is given based on a quantitative relation of the control and the values of the Lyapunov functions of the subsystems before and after the switching instants. In terms of the average dwell-time of the switching laws, some sufficient ISS conditions are obtained for switched nonlinear systems and switched linear systems, respectively.     

Exponential stability of switched stochastic delay systems with non-linear uncertainties

This article considers the robust exponential stability of uncertain switched stochastic systems with time-delay. Both almost sure (sample) stability and stability in mean square are investigated. Based on Lyapunov functional methods and linear matrix inequality techniques, new criteria for exponential robust stability of switched stochastic delay systems with non-linear uncertainties are derived in terms of linear matrix inequalities and average dwell-time conditions. Numerical examples are also given to illustrate the results.     

Switched nonlinear differential algebraic equations: Solution theory,Lyapunov functions,and stability

We study switched nonlinear differential algebraic equations (DAEs) with respect to existence and nature of solutions as well as stability. We utilize piecewise-smooth distributions introduced in earlier work for linear switched DAEs to establish a solution framework for switched nonlinear DAEs. In particular, we allow induced jumps in the solutions. To study stability, we first generalize Lyapunov’s direct method to non-switched DAEs and afterwards obtain Lyapunov criteria for asymptotic stability of switched DAEs. Developing appropriate generalizations of the concepts of a common Lyapunov function and multiple Lyapunov functions for DAEs, we derive sufficient conditions for asymptotic stability under arbitrary switching and under sufficiently slow average dwell-time switching, respectively.     

Stability of a class of switched positive linear time‐delay systems

This paper addresses the problem of stability for a class of switched positive linear time‐delay systems. As first attempt, the Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional is extended to the multiple co‐positive type Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional for the stability analysis of the switched positive linear systems with constant time delay. A sufficient stability criterion is proposed for the underlying system under average dwell time switching. Subsequently, the stability result for system under arbitrary switching is presented by reducing multiple co‐positive type Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional to the common co‐positive type Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional. A numerical example is given to show the potential of the proposed techniques. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Stabilisation for positive switched T-S fuzzy delayed systems under standard L1 and L∞ performance

In this paper, the stabilisation problem for positive switched T-S fuzzy delayed systems under standard L₁ and L_∞ performance is addressed. First, by proposing a time-scheduled multiple linear copositive Lyapunov function which is time-varying during the mode-dependent minimum dwell-time interval, sufficient conditions of asymptotical stability for positive switched T-S fuzzy delayed system under dwell-time switching are derived for the first time. Then, sufficient conditions for the underlying system to be asymptotically stable with standard L₁ and L_∞ performance are obtained, respectively. Based on the obtained results, a fuzzy state-feedback controller scheme is designed to stabilise the positive switched T-S fuzzy delayed system, while guaranteeing the positivity and asymptotical stability with standard L₁ performance in closed loop. Furthermore, the stabilisation problem under standard L_∞ performance is also solved. All the results are presented in the linear programming form. Finally, two numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the obtained theoretical results.     

Robust stability analysis and stabilisation of uncertain impulsive positive systems with time delay

This paper considers the robust stability and stabilisation of uncertain impulsive positive systems with delay in state. The robust global exponential stability criterion under ranged dwell-time is first established by employing an impulse-time-dependent copositive Lyapunov function. Extensions to the exponential stability of the considered system under constant, arbitrary, maximal and minimal dwell-time are then derived. To positively stabilise the considered system under ranged dwell-time, a method of state-feedback controller design is presented based on the derived stability condition. Several numerical examples illustrate the reduced conservatism and effectiveness of the obtained theoretical results.     

时变时滞连续切换奇异系统的一致有限时间稳定分析

讨论一类含有时变时滞的连续时间切换奇异系统的一致有限时间稳定、有限时间有界和状态反馈镇定问题. 在给定任意的切换规则下, 运用多Lyapunov 函数和平均驻留时间方法设计使得闭环系统一致有限时间稳定和有限时间有界的状态反馈控制器, 同时给出基于线性矩阵不等式表示的控制器存在的充分条件. 最后通过数值算例表明了所提出方法的合理性和有效性.

     

Stability analysis of discrete-time switched systems: a switched homogeneous Lyapunov function method

This paper addresses the stability issue of discrete-time switched systems with guaranteed dwell-time. The approach of switched homogeneous Lyapunov function of higher order is formally proposed. By means of this approach, a necessary and sufficient condition is established to check the exponential stability of the considered system. With the observation that switching signal is actually arbitrary if the dwell time is one sample time, a necessary and sufficient condition is also presented to verify the exponential stability of switched systems under arbitrary switching signals. Using the augmented argument, a necessary and sufficient exponential stability criterion is given for discrete-time switched systems with delays. A numerical example is provided to show the advantages of the theoretical results.     

Stability of switched positive linear systems with average dwell time switching

In this paper, the stability analysis problem for a class of switched positive linear systems (SPLSs) with average dwell time switching is investigated. A multiple linear copositive Lyapunov function (MLCLF) is first introduced, by which the sufficient stability criteria in terms of a set of linear matrix inequalities, are given for the underlying systems in both continuous-time and discrete-time contexts. The stability results for the SPLSs under arbitrary switching, which have been previously studied in the literature, can be easily obtained by reducing MLCLF to the common linear copositive Lyapunov function used for the system under arbitrary switching those systems. Finally, a numerical example is given to show the effectiveness and advantages of the proposed techniques.     

Quasi-time-dependent stabilisation for 2-D switched systems with persistent dwell-time

ABSTRACT

This paper is concerned with the stabilisation problem for a class of discrete-time two-dimensional (2-D) switched systems with persistent dwell-time (PDT). The systems are described by the well-known Fornasini-Marchesini local state space (FMLSS) model. The concept of PDT switching signals is introduced herein, and each stage consists of a dwell-time period in which no switching occurs and a persistent period an arbitrary switching occurs. Based on a proper Lyapunov function suitable to the PDT switching, which is both quasi-time-dependent (QTD) and mode-dependent, the QTD state feedback controller is designed to ensure the closed-loop system is exponentially stable. Compared with time-independent criteria, new results are more general and flexible, and have less conservativeness. Finally, two examples are provided to show the effectiveness and potential of our proposed methods.     

Region stability and stabilisation of switched linear systems with multiple equilibria

This paper studies stability and stabilisation issues of switched linear time-invariant systems with stable/unstable multiple equilibria. Investigation of such switched systems is motivated by a switching economic system. The well-known common Lyapunov function method is shown to be ineffecctive in analysing region stability of switched systems with multiple equilibria via a counterexample. When every subsystem has an equilibrium point and all multiple equilibria pairwise differ, this paper proposes some sufficient conditons for region stability/instability of such switched systems with respect to a region containing all multiple equilibria under arbitrary quasi-periodical switchings. These novel results imply that there may exist stable limit cycles of such switched systems. Based on the stability results, a global asymptotic region-stabilising controller, quasi-periodical switching path, and corresponding algorithm are all designed for such switched control systems. Several illustrative examples demonstrate the effectiveness and practicality of our new results.     

离散分段线性时滞正系统的稳定性分析

研究了离散的切换线性时滞正系统的稳定性问题．通过运用切换线性余正（copositive）Lyapunov泛函和共同线性余正（copositive）Lyapunov泛函分别得到了关于平衡点全局渐近稳定性的线性规划（LP）和线性矩阵不等式（LMI）判别法则．     

Improved results on stability of continuous-time switched positive linear systems

In this paper, the problems of stability for switched positive linear systems (SPLSs) under arbitrary switching are investigated in a continuous-time context. The so-called “copositive polynomial Lyapunov function” (CPLF) giving a generalization of copositive types of Lyapunov function is first proposed, which is formulated in a higher order form of the positive states of the underlying systems. It is illustrated in this paper that some classical types of Lyapunov functions can be seen as special cases of the proposed CPLF. Then, new stability conditions are developed by the new Lyapunov function approach. It is also proved that the conservativeness of the obtained criteria can be further reduced as the degree of the Lyapunov function increases. A numerical example is given to demonstrate the effectiveness and less conservativeness of the developed techniques.     

时滞切换不确定神经网络系统的指数稳定性

本文研究了具有无穷时滞切换不确定细胞神经网络(UCNNs)系统任意切换下的指数稳定性.利用同胚映射和M-矩阵理论,得到UCNNs系统平衡点存在性,唯一性和指数稳定性的充分条件;利用Lyapunov泛函方法,研究了时滞切换UCNNs系统任意切换下的鲁棒指数稳定性,并得到确保系统全局指数稳定的充分条件.     

Stabilisation and L 2-gain analysis for a class of uncertain switched non-linear systems

This article is concerned with the problem of stabilisation and L ₂-gain analysis for a class of switched non-linear systems with norm-bounded time-varying uncertainties. A system in this class is composed of two parts: an uncertain linear switched part and a non-linear part, which are also switched systems. When all the subsystems are stabilisable and have an L ₂-gain, the switched feedback control law and the switching law are designed respectively using average dwell-time method such that the corresponding closed-loop switched system is exponentially stable and achieves a weighted L ₂-gain.     

切换状态反馈控制系统的稳定性分析

研究了一类切换控制系统的稳定性分析问题,切换控制器由多个线性状态反馈控制器组成。运用Lyapunov方法得出了稳定性的时域判据,通过求解一个线性矩阵不等式的方法分析切换控制系统的稳定性,利用KYP引理得到了等价的频域判据;并且研究了一类含有参数不确定性的切换控制系统的鲁棒稳定性分析问题,给出了稳定性时域判据和频域判据。稳定性分析的主要结果是基于公共二次Lyapunov函数的,适用于切换系统任意切换的情形,该方法在工程实例中的应用表明了其有效性。     

Analysis of linear asynchronous hybrid stochastic systems and its application to multi-agent systems with Markovian switching topologies

This paper studies the stability and stabilisation of a class of asynchronous hybrid stochastic systems described by linear Markov jump systems with asynchronous parameters induced by hysteretic mode and input delay. By exploring the essential properties of the Markov chain and developing novel Lyapunov function/functional based approaches, we derive sufficient conditions in terms of sizes of the delays ensuring the mean square asymptotical stability of the systems. Interestingly, the Lyapunov functional based approach further leads to the mean square stability criteria that depend only on the drift part and allow an arbitrary large delay for the diffusion part, which is different from the Lyapunov-Razumikhin based results. The theoretical results are applied to solve the consensus problems of multi-agent systems with Markovian switching topologies and input delay. Numerical examples demonstrate the established results.     

Stability analysis of hybrid switched nonlinear singular time-delay systems with stable and unstable subsystems

The issue of exponential stability of a class of continuous-time switched nonlinear singular systems consisting of a family of stable and unstable subsystems with time-varying delay is considered in this paper. Based on the free-weighting matrix approach, the average dwell-time approach and by constructing a Lyapunov-like Krasovskii functional, delay-dependent sufficient conditions are derived and formulated to check the exponential stability of such systems in terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). By checking the corresponding LMI conditions, the average dwell-time and switching signal conditions are obtained. This paper also highlights the relationship between the average dwell-time of the switched nonlinear singular time-delay system, its stability and the exponential convergence rate of differential and algebraic states. A numerical example shows the effectiveness of the proposed method.     

Improving performance in model predictive control: Switching cost functionals under average dwell-time

In this paper, we propose a novel switched model predictive control (MPC) algorithm for nonlinear continuous-time systems, where we switch between different cost functionals in order to enhance performance. Thus, different performance criteria can be taken into account. In order to ensure stability of the resulting closed-loop system, we consider switching signals which exhibit a certain average dwell-time. When considering switching signals of this type, certain assumptions are common in the switched systems literature in order to ensure stability, like a matching condition for the different Lyapunov functions and the possibility to find Lyapunov functions with an exponential decay rate. In this paper, we show how these assumptions can be satisfied in the MPC context and thus stability of the proposed switched MPC algorithm can be established.     

切换信息拓扑和时变时滞下离散时间线性多智能体系统一致性的平均驻留时间条件

研究了有向切换信息拓扑和时变时滞下离散时间线性多智能体系统的一致性问题.首先,通过适当的线性变换把一致性问题转化为相应的时变时滞线性切换系统的渐近稳定问题; 然后,利用构建的李亚普诺夫函数和平均驻留时间模式,建立了一致性问题可解的基于线性矩阵不等式的时滞依赖充分条件,研究了如下两种情形: 1)所有信息拓扑都是可一致的,2) 部分信息拓扑是可一致的; 最后,数值实例验证了结果的正确性.