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Suboptimal feedback control of linear gyroscopic systems

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A simplified model of reduced dimensionality is presented for a class of linear gyroscopic systems with quadratic performance indices. This model is based on the concept of weakly coupled subsystems and can be used in the synthesis of suboptimal controllers. Controllers based on this model compare favorably with both optimal and conventional controllers.

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  1. Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics and Control Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    W. L. Garrard

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Communicated by C. T. Leondes

This research was supported by NSF Grant No. GK-3273 and a grant from the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota.

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Garrard, W.L. Suboptimal feedback control of linear gyroscopic systems. J Optim Theory Appl 10, 404–414 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00935402

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