Comparison of Three Classes of Identification Methods

Abstract Three linear discrete-time identification methods are compared in this work. First, comparing criteria are proposed from an application viewpoint. Then the methods, namely, a subspace method, the prediction error method family and an asymptotic method are briefly introduced. All the methods are used to identify two multi variable industrial processes. The comparison is made using the criteria and based on the performances of the methods for the real life data. The purpose of this work is to make some contribution in unifying the field of identification and in bridging the gap between theory and application.