ABSTRACT
One of the most popular methods for applying linear time-invariant (LTI) control theory to time-varying and/or nonlinear systems is gain scheduling [1]. This strategy involves obtaining Taylor linearized models for the plant at nitely many equilibria (“set points”), designing an LTI control law (“point design”) to satisfy local performance objectives for each point, and then adjusting (“scheduling”) the controller gains in real time as the operating conditions vary. This approach has been applied successfully for many years, particularly for aircraft and process control problems. Relatively recent examples (some of which involve modern control design methods)
CONTENTS
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................1 1.2 Preliminaries ..................................................................................................2
