Controller design of a distributed slewing flexible structure-a frequency domain approach

The vibration control of a slewing flexible structure by collocated and noncollocated feedback is presented in this paper. A stability criterion derived from the root locus method in frequency domain is applied to predict the closed-loop system stability of the distributed parameter model whose analytical transfer functions are formulated. It is shown that the control law design requires neither distributed state sensing/estimation nor functional feedback gain; moreover, the spillover problem associated with discrete parameter model can be prevented. Implementation of the noncollocated feedback in a slewing beam experiment validates that the control law is effective in pointing accuracy while suppressing the tip vibration.