Semi-Markov jump linear systems with bi-boundary sojourn time: anti-modal-asynchrony control (Q2125562)

A linear feedback control system is considered, wherein the coefficient matrices switch between different values or `modes', according to a semi-Markov process whose sojourn times are bounded from above and below. The linear feedback control action exhibits a mode-dependent lag. Under these conditions, Liapunov methods are used to establish criteria for existence of an `anti-modal-asynchrony' control that ensures mean square stability of the system. Two numerical examples are given, including one involving control of a vertical take-off and landing helicopter.