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Real-time System Identification Using Deep Learning for Linear Processes with Application to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Systems and Control 2020-10-20 v2 Systems and Control

Abstract

This paper proposes a novel parametric identification approach for linear systems using Deep Learning (DL) and the Modified Relay Feedback Test (MRFT). The proposed methodology utilizes MRFT to reveal distinguishing frequencies about an unknown process; which are then passed to a trained DL model to identify the underlying process parameters. The presented approach guarantees stability and performance in the identification and control phases respectively, and requires few seconds of observation data to infer the dynamic system parameters. Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) attitude and altitude dynamics were used in simulation and experimentation to verify the presented methodology. Results show the effectiveness and real-time capabilities of the proposed approach, which outperforms the conventional Prediction Error Method in terms of accuracy, robustness to biases, computational efficiency and data requirements.

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@article{arxiv.2004.08603,
  title  = {Real-time System Identification Using Deep Learning for Linear Processes with Application to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles},
  author = {Abdulla Ayyad and Mohamad Chehadeh and Mohammad I. Awad and Yahya Zweiri},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2004.08603},
  year   = {2020}
}

Comments

13 pages, 9 figures. Submitted to IEEE access. A supplementary video for the work presented in this paper can be accessed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz3WTFU7W7c. This version includes minor style edits for appendix and references

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