Adaptive backstepping dynamic surface control for systems with periodic disturbances using neural networks

This paper addresses the adaptive neural network tracking control problem for a class of strict-feedback systems with unknown non-linearly parameterised and time-varying disturbed function of known periods. Radial basis function neural network and Fourier series expansion are combined into a new function approximator to model each suitable disturbed function in systems. Dynamic surface control approach is used to solve the problem of ‘explosion of complexity’ in backstepping design procedure. The uniform boundedness of all closed-loop signals is guaranteed. The tracking error is proved to converge to a small residual set around the origin. A simulation example is provided to illustrate the effectiveness of the control scheme designed.