Stabilization of a class of switched dynamic systems: the Riccati-equation-based Approach

Our paper deals with the stabilization of a class of time-dependent linear autonomous complex systems with a switched structure. The initially given switched dynamic system is assumed to be controlled by a specific state feedback strategy associated with the linear quadratic regulator (LQR) type control. The proposed control design guarantees stabilization of the closed-loop system for all of the possible location transitions. In the solution procedure of the Algebraic Riccati Equation related to the LQR control strategy, only the knowledge of the algebraic structure related to the switched system are needed. We prove that the proposed optimal LQR type state feedback control design stabilizes the closed-loop switched system for every possible active location. The theoretical approach proposed in this paper is finally applied to a model of the Single Wing Quadrotor Aircraft, when changing from its Quadrotor Flight Envelope to its Airplane Flight Envelope.