We consider distributed parameter systems where the underlying dynamics are spatially
invariant, and where the controls and measurements are spatially distributed. These …

In this article we have presented an approach to the mathematical description of dynamical
systems. The central notion is the behavior, which consists of the set of time trajectories that …

This paper presents the theory of invariant observers, ie, symmetry-preserving observers.
We consider an observer to consist of a copy of the system and a correction term, and we …

Sheet and film processes include polymer film extrusion, coating processes of many types,
paper manufacturing, sheet metal rolling, and plate glass manufacture. Identification …

In this paper, we study the structural properties of optimal control of spatially distributed
systems. Such systems consist of an infinite collection of possibly heterogeneous linear …

In this technical note, we give a geometrical framework for the design of observers on finite-
dimensional Lie groups for systems which possess some specific symmetries. The design …

There are many books on advanced control for specialists, but not many present these
topics for non-specialists. Assuming only a basic knowledge of automatic control and signals …

This book merges the two universalisms of thermodynamics and dynamical systems theory
in a single compendium, with the latter providing an ideal language for the former, to …

This paper is concerned with control of plants composed of n similar interacting subsystems.
Such plants are common in practice and include paper machines, distribution networks …

Sheet and film processes include coating, papermaking, metal rolling, and polymer film
extrusion. Products produced by these processes include paper, bumper stickers, plastic …