Controllability of a class of hybrid dynamic systems. I: Basic properties and preliminary results (Q1887529)

The authors investigate the controllability of certain switched systems which are an important class of hybrid systems with time-delay. They address the specific problem formulation, a mathematical model of switched linear systems with time-delay, and a basic definition of the switching sequence. In addition, the authors investigate the controllability of switched linear systems in the single delay case and the multiple delay case. For Part II and Part III, see the authors, ibid., 1051--1062 (2003; Zbl 1058.93014) and 1063--1074 (2003; Zbl 1058.93015), reviewed below.