Unknown input observers for singular systems designed by eigenstructure assignment

Abstract

In this paper, any unknown input observers with orders between minimum and full orders can be established for singular systems by eigenstructure assignment method. The complete and parametric solutions for the observer matrices and for the generalized eigenvectors are obtained. The completeness and parametric forms of the solutions and the flexibility in selecting the observer order allow the designer to choose a suitable observer according to the control purposes; hence, the solutions are quite suitable for advanced applications. (C) 2003 The Franklin Institute. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.