Transfer matrix approach to the triangular block decoupling problem

The triangular block decoupling problem for linear multivariable systems is studied via the transfer matrix approach. This approach clearly separates the problem of admissible control laws from the one of desired decoupled system specifications. Necessary and sufficient triangular decoupling conditions are given for various control laws. These conditions are expressed in a very simple way in terms of linear dependance among the transfer matrix rows. It turns out that when the problem is solvable, this can be done by static state feedback on a minimal realization of the system. Furthermore it is shown that whenever triangular block decoupling is possible, it is also attainable with stability.