Order reduction of linear discrete systems using a genetic algorithm

Abstract

Order reduction of linear discrete systems using classical methods of optimization is well understood and developed by various workers. The present effort is towards development of a method of linear discrete system order reduction using a genetic algorithm (GA) to get rid of usual difficulties of classical methods. The method developed is applied to a variety of systems and the reduced order models are obtained using the method. The results reported are encouraging and more work can be initiated in this area using a GA.