Nonlinear adaptive model-following control (Q799630)

The use of discontinuous control in adaptive model following continuous control systems with nonlinear time-varying plant is described. The first approach is based on the theory of variable structure systems (VSS). Hyperstability theory is the basis of the second scheme; the third one results by combining the previous approaches. The link among the three approaches is explored by studying the tracking error dynamics. Practical implementation and application are discussed.