Nonlinear system identification and control using a real-coded genetic algorithm

A real-coded genetic algorithm (GA) applied to the system identification and control for a class of nonlinear systems is proposed in this paper. It is well known that GA is a globally optimal method motivated from natural evolutionary concepts. For solving a given optimization problem, there are two different kinds of GA operations: binary coding and real coding. In general, a real-coded GA is more suitable and convenient to deal with most practical engineering applications. In this paper, in the beginning we attempt to utilize a real-coded GA to identify the unknown system which its structure is assumed to be known previously. Next, according to the estimated system model an optimal off-line PID controller is optimally solved by also using the real-coded GA. Two simulated examples are finally given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method. (c) 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.