Influence of Design Reference on Tracking Performance of Feedback Control

Abstract

In this paper, we present an investigation on the tracking performances of feedback control as a function of reference signals. We use multi-objective optimal designs of feedback controls as a fair basis for comparing different control designs, and examine step, ramp, and periodic signals at various frequencies. Through comparing the tracking performances of controls designed with different reference signals, we find that the controls designed with ramp signals perform better in tracking step and ramp references than those designed with step signals. To track periodic signals, we find that the controls designed with periodic signals at the same frequency generally provide the best performance, and those designed with step and ramp signals perform comparably.

Keywords

Reference signal / Tracking performance / Feedback control / Multi-objective optimization

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