Minimal-order observer-estimators for continuous-time linear systems

Abstract
This paper considers the problem of designing minimal-order observer-estimators for both deterministic and stochastic time-varying linear continuous-time systems. Use of an equivalent ‘ canonical ’ class of observers does much to unify and clarify previous approaches to the problem. The main result is an optimal unbiased observer-estimator which may be implemented off-line with reduced computational effort Asymptotic behaviour of the deterministic (stochastic) observer-estimator is analysed and related via observability (and controllability) concepts to the structure of the original system.

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