Generalized Sliding Mode Observer Design for Linear and Nonlinear Systems

The development of a general framework to sliding mode observer design has always been a challenge in the field of automatic control and observation. Currently, most state-of-the-art observer designs are limited to a certain class of automatic systems. This thesis presents a new design framework to sliding mode observer for a general class of both linear and nonlinear systems. Due to its generalization capability, the generalized sliding mode observer is highly practical and can be implemented with minimum constraints. This research will greatly enhance the applicability of sliding mode observers in modern industries.