Time-Synchronized Control and Applications for Autonomous Systems

Time-Synchronized Control and Applications for Autonomous Systems introduces a control problem with unique finite/fixed/predefined-time stability considerations, namely time-synchronized stability where all system state elements converge to the origin. Sections delve into the wide-ranging applications of time-synchronized control in various practical control systems, including, but not limited to, spacecraft attitude control/tracking, satellite orbit control, dynamic positioning of vessels, cooperative control of autonomous vehicles, etc. In addition, a diverse array of control system models are considered, encompassing disturbed systems, chaotic systems, multi-input multi-output (MIMO) systems, nonlinear systems, and Euler-Lagrange systems. Through an in-depth exploration of these specific cases, the book showcases the versatility and effectiveness of time-synchronized control methods across different domains, providing readers with a comprehensive perspective on their practical utility.

Table of Contents:
1. Introduction 2. Preliminaries 3. Time-Synchronized Control for Perturbed MIMO 4. Fixed-Time-Synchronized Control for Perturbed MIMO 5. Predefined-Time-Synchronized Control for Euler-Lagrange Systems 6. Reinforcement Learning-Based Time-Synchronized Optimized Control for Affine Systems 7. Time-Synchronized Control under Restricted and Predefined Sequence of Convergence 8. Resilient Time-Synchronized Tracking for Disturbed Systems with Communication Links Faults 9. Time-Synchronized Stabilization and Tracking for Dynamic Positioning System 10. Time-Synchronized Formation Control of Unmanned Surface Vehicles 11. Bi-layered Synchronized Optimization Control with Prescribed Performance for Vehicle Platoon 12. Time-Synchronized Control of Spacecraft Attitude under Actuators Dynamics Characteristics with Experimental Validation 13. Time-Synchronized Estimator-Based ADP for Spacecraft Optimal Pose Tracking 14. Time-Synchronized Control of Chaotic Systems and Applications in Secure Communication

About the Author :
Dongyu Li earned B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Control Science and Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology, China, in 2016 and 2020 respectively. He pursued a joint Ph.D. with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, from 2017 to 2019, and worked as a research fellow with the Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, until 2021. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor at Beihang University, China, focusing on networked system cooperation, adaptive systems, and spacecraft engineering. With over 50 published academic papers, he has held editorial and organizational roles in prestigious conferences and journals. He has received several accolades including the Asian Control Association Temasek Young Educator Award, the National Overseas High-Level Talent of China, and the Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award of the Chinese Association of Automation in 2022. Additionally, he was recognised in the Top 2% of Scientists on the Stanford List.