Robustness bounds for systems with parametric uncertainty (Q674943)

The paper focuses on the analysis of the robustness of full state feedback controlled systems with parametric uncertainties. Both the ability to remain stable and to maintain prescribed level of performance are assessed. A standard approach in robust controller design is to use the magnitude of the uncertainty bound as a design variable; thus for all admissible uncertainties a (minimal) performance bound can be obtained. The robustness analysis technique developed here offers an alternative approach to controller design: a robustness bound is derived from a specified performance criterion which may then be used to specify the uncertainty magnitude for the controller design procedure. Thus a robust controller is designed using the performance criterion as a design variable, and a (maximal) robustness bound is determined. This robustness analysis technique enables the trade-off between performance and robustness to be quantitatively assessed.