title: Gain-scheduling multivariable LPV control of an irrigation canal system.
abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present a multivariable linear parameter varying (LPV) controller with a gain scheduling Smith Predictor (SP) scheme applicable to open-flow canal systems. This LPV controller based on SP is designed taking into account the uncertainty in the estimation of delay and the variation of plant parameters according to the operating point. This new methodology can be applied to a class of delay systems that can be represented by a set of models that can be factorized into a rational multivariable model in series with left/right diagonal (multiple) delays, such as, the case of irrigation canals. A multiple pool canal system is used to test and validate the proposed control approach.
authors.affiliation: Advanced Control Systems Group (SAC), IRI Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial (CSIC-UPC), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Pau Gargallo, 5, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: Yolanda
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Bolea
authors.affiliation: Advanced Control Systems Group (SAC), IRI Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial (CSIC-UPC), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Pau Gargallo, 5, 08028 Barcelona, Spain. Electronic address: vicenc.puig@upc.edu.
authors.forename: Vicenç
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Puig
keywords: Gain scheduling; Linear parameter varying control; Open-flow canals