A comparison of the computational efficiency of multi-parametric predictive control using generalised function parameterisations

This paper considers the computational efficiency of using generalised function parameterisations for multi-parametric quadratic programming (mp-QP) solutions to MPC. Earlier work demonstrated the potential of Laguerre parameterisations for improving computational efficiency in that the parametric solutions either required fewer regions and/or gave larger volumes. This paper considers the potential of extending this concept to more general function parameterisations. Specifically the aim is to consider to what extent different function parameterisations affect the parametric solution complexity and feasible volumes. Extensive simulation results which suggest there are indeed benefits from using more general parameterisations than Laguerre.