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Linear Matrix Inequalities: Control Networks

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ME-427: Networked control systems

This course offers an introduction to control systems using communication networks for interfacing sensors, actuators, controllers, and processes. Challenges due to network non-idealities and opportunities offered by communication will be analyzed. ...

Description

This lecture covers the concept of Linear Matrix Inequalities (LMIs) in the context of networked control systems. The instructor explains how to verify stability using LMIs, the importance of a common Lyapunov function, and the process of finding P through LMI optimization problems. The lecture also delves into the basics and performance analysis of control networks, discussing physical properties of communication links, delays, packet networks, and sources of delays in control networks.

Instructor

Giancarlo Ferrari Trecate

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