Simulation and Comparison of Different Types of First-order Decentralized Sliding Mode Estimators

This paper focuses on the simulation and comparison of different types of first-order decentralized sliding mode estimators (FDSMEs). From the previous works, three types of FDSMEs were presented and applied to solve the cooperative control problems. Utilizing the FDSME, a finite-time leader-follower tracking control algorithm is proposed for a networked single-integrator vehicle system. Then based on the existing structure of FDSME, a new compound FDSME is developed to improve the estimation performance. Simulation and comparison of all the presented FDSMEs are given in detail to evaluate the theoretical results. Finally, regulation rules of the parameters in the compound FDSME are summarized according to the simulation results.