@inproceedings{797237f8f2e5461c923a1f09a5b3eba9,
title = "A Structured Optimal Controller for Irrigation Networks",
abstract = "In this paper, we apply an optimal Linear Quadratic (LQ) controller, which has an inherent structure that allows for a distributed implementation, to an irrigation network. The network consists of a water reservoir and connected water canals. The goal is to keep the levels close to the set-points when farmers take out water. The LQ controller is designed using a first-order approximation of the canal dynamics, while the simulation model used for evaluation uses third-order canal dynamics. The performance is compared to a P controller and an LQ controller designed using the third-order canal dynamics. The structured controller outperforms the P controller and is close to the theoretical optimum given by the third-order LQ controller for disturbance rejection.",
author = "Martin Heyden and Richard Pates and Anders Rantzer",
year = "2022",
doi = "10.23919/ECC55457.2022.9838239",
language = "English",
series = "2022 European Control Conference, ECC 2022",
publisher = "IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "2297--2304",
booktitle = "2022 European Control Conference, ECC 2022",
address = "United States",
note = "European Control Conference 2022, ECC 2022 ; Conference date: 12-07-2022 Through 15-07-2022",
}