A graph-theoretic approach to global input-to-state stability for coupled control systems

Abstract

Abstract In this paper, the input-to-state stability for coupled control systems is investigated. A systematic method of constructing a global Lyapunov function for the coupled control systems is provided by combining graph theory and the Lyapunov method. Consequently, some novel global input-to-state stability principles are given. As an application to this result, a coupled Lurie system is also discussed. By constructing an appropriate Lyapunov function, a sufficient condition ensuring input-to-state stability of this coupled Lurie system is established. Two examples are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the theoretical results.

Keywords

• input-to-state stability
• coupled control system
• Lyapunov function