The finite-time almost disturbance decoupling for nonlinear systems

Abstract

The finite-time almost disturbance decoupling problem is investigated for nonlinear systems in strict feedback form using backstepping. A recursive design algorithm is proposed to construct a continuous stabilising feedback controller so that the corresponding closed-loop system is finite-time stable when there is no external disturbances and the influence of the external disturbances on the output is attenuated to a given degree. This paper is the first to solve the finite-time almost disturbance decoupling problem. Two examples are given to show the feasibility of the proposed design method.