Optimal approximation of high-order systems subject to polynomial inputs

Abstract In this paper the optimal approximation of a high-order system, subject to polynomial inputs, is investigated. It is shown that the constraints on the asymptotic behaviour are easily taken into account as structure constraints. Thus the problem is reduced to a minimization without constraint. Expressions for the gradient of the criterion are then given in the case of a unit step response. An extension to the case of unstable systems is also proposed.