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A Minimal Realization Technique for the Dynamical Structure Function of a Class of LTI Systems

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Peer-reviewed

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Article

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Authors

Yuan, Y 
Rai, A 
Yeung, E 
Stan, GB 
Warnick, S 

Abstract

The dynamical structure function of a linear time invariant (LTI) system reveals causal dependencies among manifest variables without specifying any particular relationships among the unmeasured states of the system. As such, it is a useful representation for complex networks where a coarse description of global system structure is desired without detailing the intricacies of a full state realization. In this paper, we consider the problem of finding a minimal state realization for a given dynamical structure function. Interestingly, some dynamical structure functions require uncontrollable modes in their state realizations to deliver the desired input-output behavior while respecting a specified system structure. As a result, the minimal order necessary to realize a particular dynamical structure function may be greater than that necessary to realize its associated transfer function. Although finding a minimal realization for a given dynamical structure function is difficult in general, we present a straightforward procedure here that works for a simplified class of systems.

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Keywords

linear systems, minimal realization theory, systems biology

Journal Title

IEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems

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Journal ISSN

2325-5870
2372-2533

Volume Title

4

Publisher

IEEE
Sponsorship
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/I03210X/1)