Predictor‐based switching control for networked systems

Abstract

SummaryThis paper concerns a networked predictive control (NPC) for linear systems with data time‐varying delays, packet losses and disordering. By utilizing the received time‐delayed state measurement and control input, a predictive algorithm is firstly proposed for approximating the future state prediction. Afterwards, a probability dependent switching control law is proposed. Although the large data transmission delays emerge in the forward and backward channels, the packet disordering in the backward channel can be naturally excluded thus the actuator always receives valid control command during each sampling period with correct time sequence. The proposed NPC not only guarantees the global uniform exponential stability of the overall networked system but also brings merits in tolerating locally unstable sub‐systems. Numerical examples are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness and improvements of the proposed method.