A new approach to the estimation of multivariable linear models

• Grant number: 12/03719-3
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Start date: July 01, 2012
• End date: June 30, 2014
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Industrial Electronics, Electronic Systems and Controls
• Principal Investigator: Rodrigo Alvite Romano
• Grantee: Rodrigo Alvite Romano
• Host Institution: Escola de Engenharia Mauá (EEM). Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia. São Caetano do Sul , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The identification of multivariable linear systems using only input and output data is a subject of great interest in various areas of knowledge. The parameterization of dynamic models for systems with multiple inputs and multiple outputs is considered to be one of the most important steps in the identification procedure of this class of systems. This research project aims at developing and evaluating a new identification method for linear systems represented in the state space. Such approach is based on a canonical representation, which allows the estimation of the model parameters through linear least-squares methods. Because of the properties of this approach, it is avoided issues that often severely degrade the quality of the estimates, such as: the excess of parameters, the obtainment of extraneous unstable modes and the necessity of nonlinear estimation algorithms. With this, it is expected to develop a numerically robust identification algorithm that provides accurate models for a variety of applications. For evaluation purposes it is intended to compare the proposed technique with algorithms based on the prediction error method and on the subspace approach. Two test platforms are planned: a twin rotor system and a control moment gyroscope. (AU)

Scientific publications

(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

ROMANO, RODRIGO ALVITE; PAIT, FELIPE. Matchable-Observable Linear Models and Direct Filter Tuning: An Approach to Multivariable Identification. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, v. 62, n. 5, p. 2180-2193, MAY 2017. (12/03719-3)