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Project

Study and development of an integrated system identification and control design approach for multi-variable nonlinear systems.

Today’s state-of-the art methods for system and control design are model based. The ever increasing demand for higher performance and efficiency pushes control design methodologies to  handle more complex system dynamics, specifications, constraints, and conditions. Since these developments rely on the availability of accurate models, similar advancements in system identification are required. Till now, most actors in the fields of nonlinear identification and control operate independently from each other, resulting in theories and methods that do not match very well. In this research project we target an integrated approach of the entire process. To this end we will work on a challenging experimental setup that integrates multiple identification and control aspects, bringing together researchers with different expertise. The goal of this project is: Development of a generic methodology for integrated system identification and control design, driven by the challenges of the selected case study: a multi-variable highly-dynamic wing flutter research platform installed in the wind tunnels at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. This research platform brings together various identification and control challenges under good experimental conditions in a real life situation with controllable complexity. In addition to this immediate outcome, this project creates a unique environment that will stimulate leading identification and control groups in the world to integrate and combine their research efforts. It will be a strong stimulus and support to maintain the leading position of Flanders in systems and control, and increase the attraction of the participating labs for research visits of leading scientists.

Date:1 Jan 2014 →  31 Dec 2017
Keywords:LPV feedback control, Iterative Learning Control, Multi-variable nonlinear systems
Disciplines:Control systems, robotics and automation, Design theories and methods, Mechatronics and robotics, Computer theory