C S 513

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Robust Control

Computer Science College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences

Course Description

Introduction to the analysis and design of feedback systems guaranteed to perform well in spite of model uncertainty.

When Taught

Winter

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Recommended

C S 312 and 412; Math 334; or equivalents

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LMIs

Learning Outcome

Understand Linear Matrix Inequalities and their role in various identification and control problems.

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Systems Concepts

Learning Outcome

Understand system concepts of stability, controllability, observability, minimality, behavior, and structure.

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Representation

Learning Outcome

Understand various mathematical representations of systems.

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Four Basic Problems

Learning Outcome

Understand the four basic problems: Model Reduction (i.e. Approximation), System Identification (i.e. Learning), Control (i.e. Decision Making), and Verification/Validation, and how they impact each other.

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Hankel Singular Values

Learning Outcome

Understand Hankel singular values and their role in balanced truncation as an approximation to optimal model reduction.

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Small Gain

Learning Outcome

Understand the role of the Small Gain Theorem and Passivity in providing guarantees of algorithm correctness in spite of model uncertainty.