...Kenneth R. Muske; Hashem Ashrafiuon; Sergey Nersesov; Mehdi Nikkhah This paper presents an optimal sliding mode cascade control for stabilization of a class of underactuated nonlinear mechanical systems. A discrete-time, nonlinear model predictive control structure is used to optimally select...

... major disruptions to operation of plants and physical harm to operators. fault detection and isolation sliding mode observer nonlinear systems cascade control fault diagnosis flexible manipulators nonlinear control systems observers variable structure systems 23 06 2008...

.... An actuator model is derived that includes the electric motor and friction characteristics. Using this model, a cascaded controller is developed and the steady-state and dynamic properties are evaluated. The simulation results are validated with prototype tests. The results show a good correspondence between...