CRONE control of continuous linear time periodic systems: application to a testing bench.

Frequency methods only are used here for the study and control of continuous linear time periodic systems. Using time varying frequency responses defined by L. A. Zadeh in the 1950s, the second generation CRONE control is extended to the control of linear time periodic systems. This control strategy ensures, for the closed-loop system, a near stationary behavior, performances set by the designer, and robustness of performances to gain variations of the plant. An application of the proposed control strategy to a testing bench shows its efficiency.