A Predictive Control-Based Approach to Networked Hammerstein Systems: Design and Stability Analysis

In this paper, a predictive control-based approach is proposed for a Hammerstein-type system which is closed through some form of network. The approach uses a two-step predictive controller to deal with the static input nonlinearity of the Hammerstein system and a delay and dropout compensation scheme to compensate for the communication constraints in a networked control environment. Theoretical results are presented for the closed-loop stability of the system. Simulation examples illustrating the validity of the approach are also presented.