Time-Varying Linear Systems: Relative Degree and Normal Form

Normal form for linear systems with respect to its vector relative degree

For multi-input multi-output (MIMO) linear systems with existing vector relative degree a normal form is constructed. This normal form is not only structural simple but allows to characterize the system’s zero dynamics for the design of feedback controllers. A characterization of the zero dynamics in terms of the normal form is given.

On the Approximation of Pseudo Linear Systems by Linear Time Varying Systems (RESEARCH NOTE)

This paper presents a modified method for approximating nonlinear systems by a sequence of linear time varying systems. The convergence proof is outlined and the potential of this methodology is discussed. Simulation results are used to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.

Linear Time - Varying Systems

The notion of properness, well-known for constant linear systems, is generalized to the time-varying case. In a module theoretic framework intrinsic characterizations of input-output system properness are derived. For this, ltrations and the associated Hilbert polyno-mials are used. Classical criteria for properness of polynomial and state representations for constant linear systems are general...

Time-varying feedback for regulation of normal-form nonlinear systems in prescribed finite time

While non-smooth approaches (including sliding mode control) provide explicit feedback laws that ensure finite-time stabilization but in terminal time that depends on the initial condition, fixed-time optimal control with a terminal constraint ensures regulation in prescribed time but lacks the explicit character in the presence of nonlinearities and uncertainties. In this paper we present an a...

Contributions to time-varying Linear Control Systems