On-Line Computer Control of Complex Nonlinear Systems

A design method which extends linear design techniques to nonlinear control systems design using an on-line digital computer is described. A linearization technique and a control design technique suitable for implementation on-line are described. The method is illustrated on a 10th order 2 input 2 output system. The method allows use of well-known classical design techniques such as series compensation while gaining the advantages of state variable feedback.