Conditions for the existence of a flat input

We introduce the concept of an affine flat input to a non-linear system with a given output function. This approach can be seen as dual to the search for a flat output of a control system with given input. Our results provide a necessary and sufficient condition for the existence of a flat input in...

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Published in:International journal of control 2008-03, Vol.81 (3), p.439-443
Main Authors: Waldherr, S., Zeitz, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We introduce the concept of an affine flat input to a non-linear system with a given output function. This approach can be seen as dual to the search for a flat output of a control system with given input. Our results provide a necessary and sufficient condition for the existence of a flat input in the SISO case, which also allows to construct of the vector field associated to the flat input. In addition, a relation between the flat input vector field and non-linear observer design is discussed. A population model is used to illustrate the construction of a flat input.
ISSN:0020-7179
1366-5820
DOI:10.1080/00207170701561443