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Accession Number:
AD0607602
Title:
THE ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF NONLINEAR CONTROL SYSTEMS VIA LIAPUNOV'S DIRECT METHOD.
Corporate Author:
GRUMMAN AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING CORP BETHPAGE N Y
Report Date:
1964-08-01
Abstract:
This report presents the theory of Liapunovs direct method and demonstrates its application in the analysis and design of nonlinear control systems. The report is directed to practicing control system engineers and presents a review of appropriate elements of matrix theory, matrix differential equation theory, and stability theory with reference to control system problems. The theory of the direct method is developed via simple geometric and functional concepts. The various methods of developing Liapunov functions are reviewed, and applications are given in the stability analysis of nonlinear regulator systems and in the determination of the properties of their transient behavior. The report also reviews the various techniques for designing systems via the direct method and presents examples of nonlinear and adaptive system designs. The appendices present detailed reports of original contributions to the theory and application of the direct method which were developed during the investigation, and discussions of subjects closely related to stability analysis. Author
Descriptive Note:
Rept. for Oct 62-Oct 63,
Pages:
0316
Contract Number:
AF33 657 9185
File Size:
0.00MB
