Abstract
The paper devises a H ∞ -norm theory for the CSVIU (control and state
variations increase uncertainty) class of stochastic systems. This
system model appeals to stochastic control problems to express the state
evolution of a possibly nonlinear dynamic system restraint to poor
modeling. Contrary to other H ∞ stochastic formulations that mimic
deterministic models dealing with finite energy disturbances, the focus
is on the H ∞ control with infinity energy disturbance signals. Thus,
the approach portrays the persistent perturbations due to the
environment more naturally. In this regard, it requires a refined
connection between a suitable notion of stability and the systems’
energy or power finiteness. It delves into the control solution
employing the relations between H ∞ optimization and differential games,
connecting the worst-case stability analysis of CSVIU systems with a
perturbed Lyapunov type of equation. The norm characterization relies on
the optimal cost induced by the Min-Max control strategy. The
rise of a pure saddle point is linked to the solvability of a modified
Riccati-type equation in a form known as a generalized game-type
Riccati equation, which yields the solution of the CSVIU dynamic game.
The emerging optimal disturbance compensator produces inaction regions
in the sense that, for sufficiently minor deviations from the model, the
optimal action is constant or null in the face of the uncertainty
involved. A numerical example illustrates the synthesis.