On the structural controllability of networks of linear systems

Lachlan Blackhall*, David J. Hill

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    Abstract

    Results on the joint (or global) controllability of networks of interconnected linear systems using the linear structured systems viewpoint are presented. Criteria to determine the joint structural controllability of a dynamical network using only the local structural controllability properties and the interconnection topology are detailed. These results provide a computationally tractable method of determining the controllability properties of large scale and complex dynamical networks and represent necessary conditions for the controllability, in the usual sense, of dynamical networks. The results hold for networks of structurally reachable linear systems with arbitrary connection topologies.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2nd IFAC Workshop on Distributed Estimation and Control in Networked Systems, NecSys'10
    PublisherIFAC Secretariat
    Pages245-250
    Number of pages6
    Edition19
    ISBN (Print)9783902661821
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

    Publication series

    NameIFAC Proceedings Volumes (IFAC-PapersOnline)
    Number19
    Volume43
    ISSN (Print)1474-6670

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