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Amal Chebbi¹, Matthew A Franchek¹, Karolos Grigoriadis¹

¹Mechanical Engineering Department, Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204, USA.

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This review compares Kalman Filters and Luenberger Observers for simultaneous state and parameter estimation in control systems. It details their theoretical foundations, algorithms, and applications for enhanced system modeling and adaptive control.

Keywords:

Cubature Kalman Filter Ensemble Kalman Filter Extended Kalman Filter Kalman Filters Luenberger Observers Unscented Kalman Filter adaptive observers dynamic systems high-gain observers simultaneous state and parameter estimation sliding mode observers

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Control Systems Engineering
Dynamic Systems Modeling
Estimation Theory

Background:

Simultaneous state and parameter estimation is crucial for control system design and dynamic modeling.
This capability offers real-time system insights, aids in discovering underlying mechanisms, and enables adaptive control.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and comparatively analyze two primary classes of state and parameter estimation methods: Kalman Filters and Luenberger Observers.
To focus on theoretical foundations, algorithmic advancements, and application domains.

Main Methods:

Survey of Kalman Filter variants (EKF, UKF, CKF, EnKF) for uncertain linear and nonlinear systems.
Review of Luenberger observer structures (high-gain, sliding mode, adaptive) for deterministic settings.

Main Results:

Detailed examination of the theoretical underpinnings and algorithmic developments of both Kalman Filters and Luenberger Observers.
Comparative analysis highlighting the advantages, limitations, and practical relevance of each method.

Conclusions:

Both Kalman Filters and Luenberger Observers are vital for state and parameter estimation, each with distinct strengths for different system uncertainties and deterministic scenarios.
The review provides a comprehensive guide for selecting appropriate estimation methods across diverse engineering applications.