Variable structure robust control of uncertain time-delay systems (Q1129626)

An uncertain linear time-delay control system is considered. Under suitable assumptions, a variable structure output feedback control is proposed. In order to overcome some of the systems' structural constraints, switching manifolds with integral terms are implemented. Two switching surface algorithms are also introduced. Using bounded and unbounded output control laws, estimations of the region of attraction of the switching manifold and of the region of asymptotic stability of the origin are obtained.