Reachability of dimension-bounded linear systems

Math Biosci Eng. 2023 Jan;20(1):489-504. doi: 10.3934/mbe.2023022. Epub 2022 Oct 11.

Abstract

In this paper, the reachability of dimension-bounded linear systems is investigated. Since state dimensions of dimension-bounded linear systems vary with time, the expression of state dimension at each time is provided. A method for judging the reachability of a given vector space $ \mathcal{V}_{r} $ is proposed. In addition, this paper proves that the $ t $-step reachable subset is a linear space, and gives a computing method. The $ t $-step reachability of a given state is verified via a rank condition. Furthermore, annihilator polynomials are discussed and employed to illustrate the relationship between the invariant space and the reachable subset after the invariant time point $ t^{\ast} $. The inclusion relation between reachable subsets at times $ t^{\ast}+i $ and $ t^{\ast}+j $ is shown via an example.

Keywords: annihilator polynomial; dimension-bounded linear system; reachable subset; state dimension.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms*
  • Judgment*