A linear-quadratic-regulator-based (LQR) controller originates from a homogeneous set of state-space equations, and consists of a matrix of constant feedback gains. If the state equations are made nonhomogeneous by adding a vector of deterministic forcing terms, the standard LQR solution is no longer optimal. The present paper develops a matrix solution to this augmented (nonhomogeneous) LQR problem. The solution form consists of constant-gain feedback of the full-state vector, summed with a matrix preview (Duhamel integral) term. A practical and usable approximation is presented for the optimal preview term, having the form of a constant preview gain matrix. An example shows the improvement obtainable in controller performance with the use of this preview gain matrix, for exponentially decaying disturbances with a range of time constants.

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Technical Briefs
Topics:
Approximation, Control equipment, Feedback
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