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Keywords:

  • adaptive non-linear control;
  • non-linear uncertain systems;
  • adaptive stabilization;
  • adaptive tracking;
  • disturbance rejection;
  • L2 disturbances

Abstract

A direct adaptive non-linear control framework for multivariable non-linear uncertain systems with exogenous bounded disturbances is developed. The adaptive non-linear controller addresses adaptive stabilization, disturbance rejection and adaptive tracking. The proposed framework is Lyapunov-based and guarantees partial asymptotic stability of the closed-loop system; that is, asymptotic stability with respect to part of the closed-loop system states associated with the plant. In the case of bounded energy L2 disturbances the proposed approach guarantees a non-expansivity constraint on the closed-loop input–output map. Finally, several illustrative numerical examples are provided to demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed approach. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.