Exponential stability of impulsive systems with application to uncertain sampled-data systems

We establish exponential stability of nonlinear time-varying impulsive systems by employing Lyapunov functions with discontinuity at the impulse times. Our stability conditions have the property that when specialized to linear impulsive systems, the stability tests can be formulated as Linear Matrix Inequalities (LMIs). Then we consider LTI uncertain sampled-data systems in which there are two sources of uncertainty: the values of the process parameters can be unknown while satisfying a polytopic condition and the sampling intervals can be uncertain and variable. We model such systems as linear impulsive systems and we apply our theorem to the analysis and state-feedback stabilization. We find a positive constant which determines an upper bound on the sampling intervals for which the stability of the closed loop is guaranteed. The control design LMIs also provide controller gains that can be used to stabilize the process. We also consider sampled-data systems with constant sampling intervals and provide results that are less conservative than the ones obtained for variable sampling intervals.     

Stability analysis and stabilization of networked linear systems with random packet losses

This paper is concerned with the stability analysis and stabilization of networked discrete-time and sampled-data linear systems with random packet losses. Asymptotic stability, mean-square stability, and stochastic stability are considered. For networked discrete-time linear systems, the packet loss period is assumed to be a finite-state Markov chain. We establish that the mean-square stability of a related discrete-time system which evolves in random time implies the mean-square stability of the system in deterministic time by using the equivalence of stability properties of Markovian jump linear systems in random time. We also establish the equivalence of asymptotic stability for the systems in deterministic discrete time and in random time. For networked sampled-data systems, a binary Markov chain is used to characterize the packet loss phenomenon of the network. In this case, the packet loss period between two transmission instants is driven by an identically independently distributed sequence assuming any positive values. Two approaches, namely the Markov jump linear system approach and randomly sampled system approach, are introduced. Based on the stability results derived, we present methods for stabilization of networked sampled-data systems in terms of matrix inequalities. Numerical examples are given to illustrate the design methods of stabilizing controllers.     

Takagi-Sugeno模糊连续系统的模糊采样控制

研究了T-S模糊连续系统的模糊采样控制问题．利用广义系统的描述方法、Lyapunov-Krasovikii泛函以及线性矩阵不等式(LMI)方法,建立了LMIs形式的依赖于采样时间间隔的模糊采样镇定条件,同时给出了模糊采样控制律的设计方法．所设计的模糊采样控制律可以镇定T-S模糊系统．而且,当连续时间模糊控制律可以镇定T-S模糊系统时,对于足够小的采样时间间隔,带有同样增益矩阵的模糊采样控制律也可以镇定T-S模糊系统．最后,通过两个仿真实例说明了所给方法的有效性．     

基于状态相关系数系统的非线性控制

针对非线性仿射系统的镇定问题,将待镇定系统表达成相应的状态相关系数系统.在短时段内,可以用一个线性定常系统逼近该状态相关系数系统,将该线性定常系统的镇定控制器用来控制原非线性系统.该设计方法的优点是:设计简单,只用到线性定常系统的控制方法,无需构造复杂的李亚普诺夫函数;扩展容易,可以结合各种线性系统设计方法进行控制器设计.在状态相关系数矩阵满足可换性条件时,可以保证闭环系统的稳定性.对小车倒立摆的仿真结果表明:用该设计方法构造的控制器可以很好地镇定系统.     

Controlling linear systems with nonlinear perturbations under sampled-data output feedback: digital redesign approach

This article develops a digital redesign (DR) technique for sampled-data observer-based output-feedback control of a continuous-time linear system with nonlinear perturbation. It is assumed that the nonlinear perturbation is a locally Lipschitz function. To deal with the discrete-time modelling error in nonlinear systems, as opposed to the previous approach, the DR problem is configured as a stabilisation one for error dynamics between the closed-loop system of nominal linear model under an analogue state-feedback controller and that of the linear system with the nonlinear perturbation under a sampled-data output-feedback controller. A constructive DR condition is formulated in the format of linear matrix inequalities. The stability of the actual sampled-data control system is guaranteed within the DR procedure. The effectiveness of the proposed DR methodology is demonstrated through a numerical simulation.     

变周期采样系统指数稳定的新条件

本文研究了线性采样系统在变周期采样下的指数稳定性问题.基于离散时间Lyapunov理论,构造了一个新的类Lyapunov泛函.该泛函不仅是时变的,还增加了对状态二次项的积分,而且不要求在采样区间内正定.利用这一新的类Lyapunov泛函,本文首先针对一类非线性采样系统提出了指数稳定性定理,再结合改进的Wirtinger积分不等式,导出了使变周期线性采样系统指数稳定以及渐近稳定的线性矩阵不等式条件.最后举例说明了所得稳定性结果比现存的某些文献报道的结果保守性较小.     

非线性时变时延系统的模糊采样最优控制

针对非线性时变时延系统,采用输入时延和自由权重矩阵方法研究模糊采样最优控制问题.应用T-S模糊系统表征非线性系统,控制器是零阶保持采样信号.由线性矩阵不等式给出最优控制准则,所设计的模糊采样控制器在闭环系统渐近稳定意义下可保证期望最优控制性能.最后,通过卡车拖车系统实验验证模糊采样控制设计方案的可行性.     

Global sampled-data output feedback control for a class of feedforward nonlinear systems

This paper investigates the problem of global output feedback stabilization for a class of feedforward nonlinear systems via linear sampled-data control. To solve the problem, we first construct a linear sampled-data observer and controller. Then, a scaling gain is introduced into the proposed observer and controller. Finally, we use the sampled-data output feedback domination approach to find the explicit formula for choosing the scaling gain and the sampling period which renders the closed-loop system globally asymptotically stable. A simulation example is given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed design procedure.     

Exponential sampled-data control for T–S fuzzy systems: application to Chua's circuit

ABSTRACT

This study deals with the chaotic phenomenon of nonlinear Chua's circuit for power generator systems. Takagi–Sugeno (T–S) fuzzy model of a nonlinear system is established. By constructing a suitable Lyapunov functional, exponential stability conditions are obtained for fuzzy systems. Based on the sampled-data control theory, extreme sensitivity is visualised in the state trajectory depending on the initial conditions and sampled-data fuzzy controllers are designed in the form of linear matrix inequality (LMI). Finally, some numerical simulation results are shown that the sampled-data fuzzy control system adopts a well-designed methodology.     

Cooperative output synchronisation of networked feedforward nonlinear systems via linear sampled-data control

This paper studies the problem of cooperative output synchronisation of networked feedforward nonlinear systems via linear sampled-data control. To dominate the unknown nonlinear perturbing terms, a scaling gain is introduced by a change in coordinates. Then, we construct a reduced-order sampled-data observer and use the backstepping method to design a linear sampled-data controller. By using combined graph theory with feedback domination approach, an explicit formula for the sampling period can be obtained under the proposed controller with appropriate gains such that all outputs of the agents in the network can be synchronised. Finally, two examples are provided to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method.     

Semi-global sampled-data output feedback disturbance rejection control for a class of uncertain nonlinear systems

This paper investigates the semi-global output feedback disturbance rejection control problem for a class of uncertain nonlinear systems with additive disturbances using linear sampled-data control. Aiming to reject the adverse effects caused by the uncertainties and unknown nonlinear perturbations which may not satisfy the strict feedback or feedforward structure, a new generalised discrete-time extended state observer is proposed to estimate the disturbance at sampling points. An output feedback disturbance rejection control law is then constructed in a sampled-data form which facilitates digital implementations. By selecting adequate control gains and a sufficiently small sampling period to restrain the state growth under a zero-order-hold input, the semi-global asymptotic stability of the hybrid closed-loop system and the disturbance rejection ability are proved. Both numerical example and an application of a single-link robot arm system demonstrate the feasibility and efficacy of the proposed method.     

Design of H 2 Controllers for Sampled-Data Systems with Input Time Delays

This paper presents a general framework based on lifting technique for sampled-data systems with input time delays. By analyzing the properties of operator-valued matrices of lifted systems with input time delays, an extended lifting technique is obtained. It is then shown that, with the proposed lifting technique, the complex behavior of the system can be illustrated by two simple lifted systems, which construct the extended lifted system. The extended lifted system has the same induced norm as that of the original system with an input time delay, since the proposed lifting technique is an isometric isomorphism. Through applying the proposed lifting technique to sampled-data systems with input time delays, the time-invariant discrete-time system with infinite-dimensional input and output spaces is obtained. The equivalent discrete-time system, which is derived from the extended lifted system, can satisfy the problem of H ₂ sampled-data control systems with input time delays. Simulation results are given to show that the proposed method can guarantee a more stable system response than the conventional H ₂ sampled-data controller for the sampled-data systems with the various input time delays.     

一类非线性状态时滞系统的基于采样控制器的渐近稳定问题

针对一类含有状态时滞的非线性系统,利用采样控制方法研究其渐近稳定问题.解决这一问题的关键在于对系统时滞的处理,以及对由于采样方法而产生的状态增长误差进行估计.由于所考虑的时滞是常时滞,可以利用分割方法对系统时滞进行分割,将时滞划分成与采样时间长度相同的数个时间区间,并基于这种分割,通过数学归纳法对系统状态增长误差进行估计.通过坐标变换引入一个比例增益压制系统的非线性项,然后设计含有比例增益的状态采样观测器和采样控制器,结合非线性时滞系统的Lyapunov泛函方法分析闭环系统的稳定性,最终确定比例增益和采样时间需要满足的条件,以保证闭环系统的渐近稳定性.最后通过数值例子表明所用研究方法以及所得研究结果是有效的.     

关于自适应非线性镇定的某些结果

不确定非线性系统的反馈控制一直是控制科学的中心问题之一,迄今已经取得很大进展。然而,目前现有大部分工作所研究的反馈控制规律,或是连续时间形式的,或是采样反馈形式但需要采样频率充分快,或是离散时间反馈形式,但需要被控离散时间系统的非线性函数增长速度不超过线性。要消除或减弱这些约束条件,一般来讲是相当困难的。这就促使我们探究反馈机制的最大能力和根本局限。尽管近年来在这个方向有许多重要进展,但仍有许多非平凡的重要问题有待研究。例如,在反馈通道中有时滞情形,或者系统状态是高维的情形。在本文中,我们将探索两类比较特殊的离散时间不确定非线性动力系统的控制问题,给出关于全局自适应反馈镇定的某些初步结果。     

一类仿射非线性网络控制系统的稳定性分析

利用采样数字控制系统的方法分析了一类混杂动态系统模型描述的仿射非线性网络控制系统的稳定性问题.针对一类仿射非线性对象和线性数字控制器组成的网络控制系统,考虑了网络诱导延时对系统稳定性的影响,得到了仿射非线性网络控制系统一致渐近稳定的条件．仿真实例验证了理论分析的正确性．     

Robust observer-based optimal linear quadratic tracker for five-degree-of-freedom sampled-data active magnetic bearing system

This paper presents three observer/Kalman filter identification (OKID) approaches and develops a robust observer-based optimal linear quadratic digital tracker (LQDT) for the five-degree-of-freedom (five-DOF) sampled-data active magnetic bearing (AMB) system with various disturbances. The more detailed objectives are: (i) to construct both an equivalent linear time-invariant discrete-time model and its state estimator via the proposed OKID approaches for the AMB system, which might be an unknown nonlinear time-varying unstable system with both a specified rotation speed and a sampling rate; (ii) to provide an adaptive disturbance estimation scheme, which establishes an equivalent input disturbance (EID) estimator for the AMB system with unexpected disturbances; and (iii) to develop a robust observer-based optimal LQDT for the sampled-data AMB system with both a pre-specified time-varying speed and unexpected disturbances. The developed LQDT is able to recover the displacement of the rotor to the pre-specified trajectory position whenever it deviates from such trajectory.     

On the necessity of looped-functionals arising in the analysis of pseudo-periodic,sampled-data and hybrid systems

Looped-functionals have been shown to be relevant for the analysis of a wide variety of systems. However, the conditions obtained in previous papers on the analysis of sampled-data, impulsive and switched systems have only been shown to be sufficient for the characterisation of their associated discrete-time stability conditions. We prove here that these conditions are also necessary. This result is derived for a wider class of linear systems, referred to as impulsive pseudo-periodic systems, that encompass periodic, impulsive, sampled-data and switched systems as special cases.     

Active Disturbance Rejection Control for Uncertain Nonlinear Systems With Sporadic Measurements

This paper deals with the problem of active disturbance rejection control (ADRC) design for a class of uncertain nonlinear systems with sporadic measurements. A novel extended state observer (ESO) is designed in a cascade form consisting of a continuous time estimator, a continuous observation error predictor, and a reset compensator. The proposed ESO estimates not only the system state but also the total uncertainty, which may include the effects of the external perturbation, the parametric uncertainty, and the unknown nonlinear dynamics. Such a reset compensator, whose state is reset to zero whenever a new measurement arrives, is used to calibrate the predictor. Due to the cascade structure, the resulting error dynamics system is presented in a non-hybrid form, and accordingly, analyzed in a general sampled-data system framework. Based on the output of the ESO, a continuous ADRC law is then developed. The convergence of the resulting closed-loop system is proved under given conditions. Two numerical simulations demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed control method.      

Sampling-interval-dependent stability for linear sampled-data systems with non-uniform sampling

This paper is concerned with the sampling-interval-dependent stability of linear sampled-data systems with non-uniform sampling. A new Lyapunov-like functional is constructed to derive sampling-interval-dependent stability results. The Lyapunov-like functional has three features. First, it depends on time explicitly. Second, it may be discontinuous at the sampling instants. Third, it is not required to be positive definite between sampling instants. Moreover, the new Lyapunov-like functional can make use of the information fully of the sampled-data system, including that of both ends of the sampling interval. By making a new proposition for the Lyapunov-like functional, a sampling-interval-dependent stability criterion with reduced conservatism is derived. The new sampling-interval-dependent stability criterion is further extended to linear sampled-data systems with polytopic uncertainties. Finally, examples are given to illustrate the reduced conservatism of the stability criteria.     

Sampled-data extended state observer for uncertain nonlinear systems

In this paper, we present a sampled-data nonlinear extended state observer (NLESO) design method for a class of nonlinear systems with uncertainties and discrete time output measurement. To accommodate the inter-sample dynamics, an inter-sample output predictor is employed in the structure of the NLESO to estimate the system output in the sampling intervals, where the prediction is used in the proposed observer instead of the system output. The exponential convergence of the sampled-data NLESO is also discussed and a sufficient condition is given by the Lyapunov method. A numerical example is provided to illustrate the performance of the proposed observer.