Optimal blending functions in linear parameter, varying control synthesis for F-16 aircraft

Presents a methodology of blending two linear parameter varying (LPV) controllers over the entire parameter spaces. Optimal blending matrix functions are calculated to preserve each performance level of the LPV controller synthesized over each parameter subspace. The design of an LPV controller for the F-16 longitudinal axes over the entire flight envelope is demonstrated using this blending approach. The nonlinear simulations of the blended LPV controller show that the desired performance and robustness objectives are achieved across all altitude variations.