Output-feedback MRAC of networked control systems with packet dropout

In this article, a technique of output-feedback model reference adaptive control for networked control systems is developed. The key issues of networked control systems such as channel bandwidth and data-packets dropout induced by the insertion of data networks in the feedback adaptive control loops are considered. The advantage of this article over earlier ones is that the combination of different aspects in networked control systems, output-feedback model reference control of systems with unknown parameters, and unknown data-packets dropout. Error models, adaptive laws, and stability analysis are derived in the case of uncertainty due to data-packets dropout. The applicability of the approach is demonstrated in a practical numerical example of a ship-steering adaptive system.     

带有执行器故障的网络控制系统的自适应容错H∞控制

针对带有执行器故障的网络控制系统, 提出了一种自适应容错控制方法. 首先基于最近提出的一种新的网络诱导时滞模型, 设计了状态反馈形式的自适应容错控制器. 然后以线性矩阵不等式的形式给出了控制器存在的充分条件. 该条件不仅保证了系统在执行器故障和正常情形下均能达到稳定, 而且使得其H∞性能最优. 最后通过一个数值例子证明了所提方法的有效性.     

具有时延和丢包的NCS H∞保性能容错控制*

针对存在时延和丢包的网络化控制系统,研究执行器或传感器失效时,系统受外部有限能量扰动影响的Hinf保性能容错控制问题。文中将丢包当作一种特殊时延,考虑综合时延的区间快变特性,采用状态反馈控制策略,通过构造适当的Lyapunov-Krasovskii泛函,推证出了闭环系统对执行器或传感器失效故障具有Hinf保性能容错能力的时滞依赖充分条件,并以求解LMIs的方式给出了最优控制器的设计方法。最后以一个仿真算例验证了文中所述方法的可行性和有效性。     

STABILITY ANALYSIS OF NETWORKED SYSTEMS WITH PACKET DROPOUT AND TRANSMISSION DELAYS: DISCRETE‐TIME CASE

This paper analyzes the stability of networked control systems (NCSs) with data packet dropout and transmission delays induced by communication channels. Discrete‐time NCSs with data packet dropout and transmission delays are modeled as linear systems with time‐varying delays. Sufficient conditions for the stability of the NCSs are established in terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) by using the Lyapunov function method. The case of NCSs with multiple‐packet transmission is also studied. A numerical example is presented to illustrate our proposed approach.     

Stochastic reliable control of a class of networked control systems with actuator faults and input saturation

The stochastic reliable control problem for networked control systems (NCSs) subject to actuator failure and input saturation is investigated in this paper. In order to get the relationship between the maximum allowable consecutive packet dropouts, the packet dropout probability, the actuator failure matrix and the input saturation, a packet dropout probability dependent condition is given via linear matrix inequality (LMI) technology. Then, a suitable reliable controller is designed to ensure the closed-loop system to be exponentially mean square stable against actuator failures and input saturation. Finally, numerical examples are provided to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.     

Finite-time boundedness and stabilisation of networked control systems with bounded packet dropout

In this paper, the finite-time boundedness and stabilisation problems of a class of networked control systems (NCSs) with bounded packet dropout are investigated. The main results provided in the paper are sufficient conditions for finite-time boundedness and stability via state feedback. An iterative approach is proposed to model NCSs with bounded packet dropout as jump linear systems (JLSs). Based on Lyapunov stability theory and JLSs theory, the sufficient conditions for finite-time boundedness and stabilisation of the underlying systems are derived via linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) formulation. Moreover, both sensor-to-controller and controller-to-actuator packet dropouts are considered simultaneously. Lastly, an illustrative example is given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed results.     

An adaptive control scheme for systems with unknown actuator failures

A state feedback output tracking adaptive control scheme is developed for plants with actuator failures characterized by the failure pattern that some inputs are stuck at some unknown fixed values at unknown time instants. New controller parametrization and adaptive law are developed under some relaxed system conditions. All closed-loop signals are bounded and the plant output tracks a given reference output asymptotically, despite the uncertainties in actuator failures and plant parameters. Simulation results verify the desired adaptive control system performance in the presence of actuator failures.     

Controller design for networked control system with data packet dropout and transmission delays

In this paper, the stabilization problem for a class of networked control systems （NCSs） with data packet dropouts and transmission time delays is considered, where the delays are time-varying and uncertain, the data packet dropout is modeled as a two-state Markov chain. To compensate the lost packet, a data packet dropout compensator is established. Thus a more realistic model for such NCSs is presented. Sufficient conditions for the stabilization of the new resulting system are derived in the form of linear matrix inequalities （LMIs）. Numerical example illustrates the solvability and effectiveness of the results.     

Controller design for networked control system with data packet dropout and transmission delays

In this paper, the stabilization problem for a class of networked control systems (NCSs) with data packet dropouts and transmission time delays is considered, where the delays are time-varying and uncertain, the data packet dropout is modeled as a two-state Markov chain. To compensate the lost packet, a data packet dropout compensator is established. Thus a more realistic model for such NCSs is presented. Sufficient conditions for the stabilization of the new resulting system are derived in the form of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). Numerical example illustrates the solvability and effectiveness of the results.     

Quantized H ∞ fault-tolerant control for networked control systems

Quantized H_∞ fault-tolerant control for networked control systems (NCSs) with partial actuator fault with respect to actuators is concerned in this paper. Considering transmission delay, packet dropout and quantization, a synthesis model with partial actuator fault is established. The piecewise constant controller is adopted to model NCS with the transmission delay and packet dropout. Due to data transmitted in practical NCSs should be quantized before they are sent to the next network node, the logarithmic static and time-invariant quantizers at the sensor and controller sides are proposed in the paper. For the established model, an appropriate type of Lyapunov functions is provided to investigate the delay-dependent H_∞ control problem. According to an optimal problem, the controller that makes the system achieve the best performance is designed. Finally, an illustrative example is given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.     

一类异步网络控制系统的分析与建模

针对具有异步时序和状态反馈的异步网络化控制系统，分析了在短时延单包传输、多包传输、单包传输有数据包丢失、多包传输有数据包丢失和长时延单包传输等不同网络条件下网络化控制系统的特点，在此基础上首次提出了各种不同条件下网络化控制系统的统一建模方法。这种包含系统噪声的离散状态空间模型的建立，为网络化控制系统的准
准确辨识和有效控制奠定了基础。     

Guaranteed cost active fault-tolerant control of networked control system with packet dropout and transmission delay

The problem of guaranteed cost active fault-tolerant controller (AFTC) design for networked control systems (NCSs) with both packet dropout and transmission delay is studied in this paper. Considering the packet dropout and transmission delay, a piecewise constant controller is adopted. With a guaranteed cost function, optimal controllers whose number is equal to the number of actuators are designed, and the design process is formulated as a convex optimal problem that can be solved by existing software. The control strategy is proposed as follows: when actuator failures appear, the fault detection and isolation unit sends out the information to the controller choosing strategy, and then the optimal stabilizing controller with the smallest guaranteed cost value is chosen. Two illustrative examples are given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach. By comparing with the existing methods, it can be seen that our method has a better performance.     

具有时延和数据包丢失的动车组网络控制系统建模方法研究

提出了一种具有时延和数据包丢失的动车组网络控制系统(NCSs)建模方法。假设网络时延小于采样周期,数据包传输成功率是固定的。动车组网络控制系统可以被描述为一个事件驱动的异步动态系统,使用动态输出反馈控制方法,讨论了闭环网络控制系统的稳定性。     

On matching conditions for adaptive state tracking control ofsystems with actuator failures

In this paper, new necessary and sufficient conditions are derived for actuator failure compensation for linear time-invariant systems with actuator failures characterized by unknown input signals at some unknown fixed values and time instants, for state tracking with state feedback. It is shown that the number of fully functional actuators is crucial in determining the actuation range, which specifies the compensation design conditions in terms of system actuation structure. Such conditions are required for both a nominal design using system knowledge and an adaptive design without system knowledge. An adaptive actuator failure compensation control scheme based on relaxed system actuation conditions is developed for systems with unknown dynamic parameters and actuator failure parameters including failure values, times, and patterns. Simulation results are presented to verify the desired system performance with failure compensation     

An adaptive actuator failure compensation controller using outputfeedback

An adaptive control scheme using output feedback for output tracking is developed for systems with unknown actuator failures. Such actuator failures are characterized by some unknown inputs stuck at some unknown fixed values at unknown time instants. An effective output feedback controller structure is proposed for actuator failure compensation. When implemented with true matching parameters, the controller achieves desired plant-model output matching. When implemented with adaptive parameter estimates, the controller achieves asymptotic output tracking. A stable adaptive law is derived for parameter adaptation in the presence of parameter uncertainties. Closed-loop signal boundedness and asymptotic output tracking, despite the uncertainties in actuator failures and plant parameters, are ensured analytically and verified by simulation results     

Compensation for control packet dropout in networked control systems

With the integration of communication networks and distributed control in modern manufacturing and process industries, networked control systems (NCSs) are becoming increasingly important due to its simplicity, scalability, flexibility, and cost effectiveness. However, there are still significant technical barriers that limit the applications of NCS technologies. Two challenges are network-induced time delay and data packet dropout. Applying a real-time queuing protocol that we developed recently, we are able to limit the sum of the network-induced communication delay and the control computation delay within a control period. This one-period delay is further guaranteed by well designed compensation for control packet dropout. Then, this paper proposes to compensate for the control packet dropout at the actuator using past control signals. Three model-free strategies for control packet dropout compensation, namely, PD (proportional plus derivative), PD2 (proportional plus up to the second-order derivative), and PD3 (proportional plus up to the third-order derivative) are developed. They are suitable for a large number of NCSs without the need to tune the compensator parameters. The proposed dropout compensation schemes are demonstrated through numerical examples.     

考虑有执行器故障和有界扰动的鲁棒自适应容错补偿控制

考虑在执行器故障和外界干扰下, 用直接自适应状态反馈控制策略解决线性时不变连续时间系统的鲁棒容错补偿控制问题. 提出更一般且更实际的执行器故障模型. 在执行器故障和扰动的上界都未知下, 提出自适应律在线估计未知控制器参数. 然后基于自适应策略的信息, 构造一类鲁棒自适应状态反馈控制器自动补偿故障和扰动的影响. 基于李亚普诺夫定理, 在执行器故障和干扰下, 所得的自适应闭环系统可以被保证渐进稳定. 最后给出一个火箭整流罩模型的例子和它的仿真结果.     

基于传感器故障的网络化系统鲁棒容错设计

针对一类具有参数不确定的非线性网络化控制系统,基于T-S模糊模型建模,推证出了确保非线性网络化控制系统在传感器发生失效故障时具有鲁棒完整性的时滞依赖充分条件,并以求解矩阵不等式给出了容错控制器的设计方法.最后以一个仿真算例验证了文中所述方法的可行性和有效性.     

网络控制系统的最大允许时延界

提出确定多输入多输出网络控制系统的最大允许时延界的新方法. 由于网络诱导时延的分布特性, 整个多输入多输出网络控制系统实际上是一个多时延系统. 利用李雅普诺夫第二方法, 得到网络控制系统时延相关渐近稳定性判据. 最大允许时延界和输出反馈镇定控制器均可通过求解矩阵不等式(LMI)得到. 仿真比较说明了本文结果的正确性和可行性.     

A Switched System Approach to Robust Stabilization of Networked Control Systems with Multiple Packet Transmission

This paper considers robust stabilization of networked control systems (NCSs) with the problem of multiple packet transmission. Two parts of uncertainties are considered in this paper: norm‐bounded parameter uncertainties in the plant, and norm‐bounded parameter uncertainties in the controller. For sensor nodes and actuator nodes communicating through a limited communication channel, we are particularly interested in the case that only one packet containing part of the state information can be transmitted through a toking‐bus every time. Stability of the NCSs with multiple packet transmitted in a periodic manner is closely related to that of periodically switched systems. For NCSs with and without uncertainties in the plant and the controller, stabilizing state feedback controllers are constructed in terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). Numerical examples are given to illustrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed approach.