Adaptive state tracking of switched systems based on a hyperstability criterion

SUMMARY The adaptive state tracking problem of switched systems is studied in this paper. The desirable state trajectory is generated by a switched reference model. First, a condition for asymptotical hyperstability of switched systems is proposed and a switching law is designed, which is a generalization of the classical hyperstability condition for non‐switched systems. Then, the result is applied to uncertain switched systems to achieve state tracking. An individual adaptive law is designed for each subsystem such that the Popov inequality is satisfied. Asymptotical state tracking is achieved under non‐persistent exciting input when the error system switches in a certain way. The result is demonstrated by a numerical example and a practical system of Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology vehicle, respectively.