Performance improvements of self-tuning controllers by multistep horizons: The MUSMAR approach (Q1066103)

This paper contains a review of the multistep multivariable adaptive regulator (MUSMAR) approach to adaptive regulation. Multivariable linear systems and quadratic cost functionals, defined over an horizon of arbitrary length, are considered. Preliminary theoretical results are presented, showing that the MUSMAR has some advantages over adaptive regulators of similar computational complexity. A large number of simulated and real-life numerical applications are included to demonstrate the potential advantages of the MUSMAR.