Model order reduction methods for coupled systems in the time domain using Laguerre polynomials

In this paper, based on Laguerre polynomials, we present new methods for model reduction of coupled systems in the time domain. By appropriately selected projection matrices, a reduced order system is produced to retain the topology structure of the original system. Meanwhile, it preserves a desired number of Laguerre coefficients of the system’s output, thereby providing good approximation accuracy. We also study the two-sided projection method in the time domain, as well as the stability of reduced order systems. Two numerical examples are used to illustrate the efficiency of the proposed methods.