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Steady-state Kalman Predictor: Examples and Comparison

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ME-422: Multivariable control

This course covers methods for the analysis and control of systems with multiple inputs and outputs, which are ubiquitous in modern technology and industry. Special emphasis will be placed on discrete-time systems due to their relevance to digital and embe ...

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This lecture covers the steady-state Kalman predictor, including its convergence properties and error characteristics. Examples are provided to illustrate the application of the Kalman filter in noisy settings. A comparison between Luenberger and Kalman filtering is discussed.

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Giancarlo Ferrari Trecate

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