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30-562 3 Credits

Robust Control

Robuste Regelung

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Hans Peter Geering
VVZ CR n/a

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Abstract

Introduction and mathematical preliminaries. Robustness analysis. The LQG/LTR method for the design of a robust controller. The H-infinity method for the design of a robust controller. Mu analysis and synthesis. Case studies in multivariable control: gasoline engine, unmanned airplane, unmanned helicopter.

Objective

Mastering systematic methods for the design of robust control systems.

Content

Measures for the robustness of a multivariable control system. Quantitative specifications for a robust control system. Systematic computer-aided design of robust multivariable controllers. H-infinity method, combination with LPV-method, mu-synthesis. Implementation with digital control. Applications to: gasoline engines, aircraft, helicopters, servo control, etc.

Resources

Lecture Notes

H.P.Geering: Robuste Regelung, IMRT-Press, Measurement and Control Laboratory, ETH, Zurich, 1999.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Robuste Regelung
  • Tue 13:15-15:00 (ML F 34)
2 h weekly
exercise Robuste Regelung
  • Tue 15:15-16:00 (ML F 34)
1 h weekly

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