Towards a theory of local model networks and blended multiple model systems

It is shown that the dynamics of a conventional type of blended multiple model system are only weakly related to the local models from which it is formed. A novel class of velocity-based blended multiple model systems is proposed for which the dynamics are directly related to the local models. In contrast to conventional blended multiple model systems, the velocity-based blended multiple model systems employ linear local models, thereby providing a degree of continuity with established linear methods.