The control design problem for finite-time stabilization of linear descriptor systems is considered. The scheme of control parameters selection is presented by a linear matrix inequalities. Obtained stabilizability conditions are more reliable (linear matrix inequalities are not fragile) than the existing results. The settling time estimate is obtained. The theoretical results are supported by numerical simulations.

The paper considers the problem of sensor faults detection and isolation under external disturbances for a linear multi-output system. A special disturbance observer is used for its value online estimation on the base of input signal and measured output. Adaptive modification provides disturbance generator identification. Disturbance estimates are used for synthesis of plant full state observer. Fault detection is based on the residual bank that consists of differences between plant state estimates and measured outputs. Fault isolation is based on directional residual set. Robustness with respect to the noises, non-regular terms of disturbance and parametric uncertainties is provided by thresholds and directional relationships technique. The simulation results confirm the performance of the proposed approach for the third order plant.

In this paper, the authors examine the importance of a transdisciplinary approach to cyber-physical systems training. The article concludes that it is necessary to introduce new educational models that will contribute to the formation of innovative thinking of master students. The use of a multidisciplinary approach in the training of master students is substantiated, and a combined scheme of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary methods is proposed on the example of the disciplines Cyber-physical systems and technologies. Specialization lies in the fact that not only the available baggage knowledge, but also ways to find their knowledge in a new application, including in non-standard conditions, readiness for self-development and improvement information. The ability of the current educational model to meet the requirements has been established.

The article deals with a problem of output control for linear systems under unknown mismatched disturbances. This algorithm is based on the modified backstepping method and the auxiliary loop method. The proposed control scheme is a robust approach intended to unknown mismatched disturbances estimation and compensation. Efficiency of the method is verified by computer modelling and practical approbation of the algorithm using a laboratory platform called Twin Rotor MIMO System.

This paper addresses to the problem of a non-linear MIMO systems control. A class of non-linear parameter uncertain systems operating under unknown bounded disturbances is considered. It is assumed, that mathematical model of such system can be decomposed on linear and non-linear dynamics. Proposed control algorithm is based on the method of consecutive compensator. The only required parameter to be known for the controller synthesis is a relative degree of linear part of plant. The effectiveness of the control method is demonstrated experimentally using the laboratory platform named «Twin Rotor MIMO System». The proposed method is compared with standard PID controller. Experimental results show that the transient behaviour of the developed control algorithm provides higher accuracy and performance, especially for the case of model parameters deviation from their nominal values.

The article describes an active learning method in studying the course "Integrated Systems Design and Control" for the masters program "System Analysis and Control". The method is based on involving of students to acquisition of a new knowledge in learning process, finding optimal solutions supported by practical activities. Strengthening of theoretical knowledge is supposed to be performed through workshops and discussions of the learnt materials. Practical learning is performed within the laboratory practice on a specially designed bench that described in this article.