A geometric approach to proportional-plus-derivative feedback using quotient and partitioned subspaces (Q1175525)

The paper examines singular linear control systems of the form \(E\dot x=Ax+Bu\), with \(E\) a singular \(n\times n\) matrix. Classification of invariant subspaces, via quotient subspaces and partitioned subspaces is presented. This is used to construct a proportional plus derivative feedback for spectrum assignment. Generalized Lyapunov equations form a major tool. The theory yields an algorithm to find the desired feedback; an example in a three dimensional space illustrates the analysis.