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Record Nr.

UNINA9910781166403321

Titolo

Advances in statistical control, algebraic systems theory, and dynamic systems characteristics [[electronic resource] ] : a tribute to Michael K. Sain / / edited by Chang-Hee Won, Cheryl B. Schrader, Anthony N. Michel

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boston, Mass., : Birkhäuser, 2008

ISBN

1-282-92436-2

9786612924361

0-8176-4795-3

Edizione

[1st ed. 2008.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (367 p.)

Collana

Systems & control : foundations & applications

Altri autori (Persone)

WonChang-Hee

SchraderCheryl B

MichelAnthony N

SainMichael K

Disciplina

515.642

519.2

Soggetti

Stochastic control theory

Nonlinear control theory

System analysis

Differentiable dynamical systems

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Festschrift for Michael K. Sain.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Statistical control -- pt. 2. Algebraic systems theory -- pt. 3. Dynamic systems characteristics -- pt. 4. Engineering education.

Sommario/riassunto

This volume—dedicated to Michael K. Sain on the occasion of his seventieth birthday—is a collection of chapters covering recent advances in stochastic optimal control theory and algebraic systems theory. Written by experts in their respective fields, the chapters are thematically organized into four parts: * Part I focuses on statistical control theory, where the cost function is viewed as a random variable and performance is shaped through cost cumulants. In this respect, statistical control generalizes linear-quadratic-Gaussian and H-infinity control. * Part II addresses algebraic systems theory, reviewing the use



of algebraic systems over semirings, modules of zeros for linear multivariable systems, and zeros in linear time-delay systems. * Part III discusses advances in dynamical systems characteristics. The chapters focus on the stability of a discontinuous dynamical system, approximate decentralized fixed modes, direct optimal adaptive control, and stability of nonlinear systems with limited information. * Part IV covers engineering education and includes a unique chapter on theology and engineering, one of Sain's latest research interests. The book will be a useful reference for researchers and graduate students in systems and control, algebraic systems theory, and applied mathematics. Requiring only knowledge of undergraduate-level control and systems theory, the work may be used as a supplementary textbook in a graduate course on optimal control or algebraic systems theory.