Synchronization of Multi-Agent Systems in the Presence of Disturbances and Delays

This monograph explores the synchronization of large-scale, multi-agent dynamical systems in the presence of disturbances, delays, and time-varying networks. It provides a thorough treatment of agents with higher-order dynamics, different classes of models for agents, and the underlying networks representing the agents' actions. The book is divided into two sections, focusing on state synchronization of homogeneous multi-agent systems and regulated output synchronization of heterogeneous multi-agent systems. Both sections include performance considerations in H2- and H-infinity norms in the presence of external disturbances. The book is a valuable resource for upper-level graduate students, researchers, and engineers in industry working on interconnected dynamical systems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 675 pages
Publication date: 20 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This monograph delves into the intricate dynamics of large-scale, multi-agent dynamical systems, encompassing the challenges posed by disturbances, delays, and time-varying networks. Drawing upon their extensive expertise in this field, the authors offer a comprehensive treatment of agents with higher-order dynamics, diverse classes of models for agents, and the underlying networks that represent their actions. The rigorous mathematical approach and high technical level of their presentation make this a timely and invaluable resource that fills a gap in the existing literature.

The book is organized into two sections, each dedicated to a specific aspect of multi-agent synchronization. The first part focuses on state synchronization, examining control strategies for homogeneous multi-agent systems to achieve state synchronization under both full- and partial-state coupling. Subsequent chapters explore multi-agent systems with linear and nonlinear time-varying agents, input-delays for continuous- and discrete-time systems, and communication delays for continuous-time systems.

The second part of the book is dedicated to regulated output synchronization, specifically for heterogeneous multi-agent systems with linear and nonlinear agents. Performance considerations in H2- and H-infinity norms are addressed in the presence of external disturbances.

Research on synchronization of multi-agent systems has witnessed a remarkable surge in popularity, spanning diverse interdisciplinary domains. These applications include automobile systems, aerospace systems, multiple-satellite GPS and high-resolution satellite imagery, aircraft formations, highway traffic platooning, industrial process control with multiple processes, and many more.

By exploring the synchronization of multi-agent systems, this monograph provides valuable insights into the complex interplay between agents, networks, and external factors, paving the way for the development of more robust and efficient systems in a wide range of applications.

Weight: 1044g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030881504
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022