Beyond Nyquist in Frequency Response Function Identification: Applied to Slow-Sampled Systems

Fast-sampled models are essential for control design, e.g., to address intersample behavior. The aim of this letter is to develop a non-parametric identification technique for fast-sampled models of systems that have relevant dynamics and actuation above the Nyquist frequency of the sensor, such as vision-in-the-loop systems. The developed method assumes smoothness of the frequency response function, which allows to disentangle aliased components through local models over multiple frequency bands. The method identifies fast-sampled models of slowly-sampled systems accurately in a single identification experiment. Finally, an experimental example demonstrates the effectiveness of the technique.