New dominance characteristics for the multivariable Nyquist array method

Three new dominance characteristics are introduced to the multivariable Nyquist array methods. The first characteristic utilizes a conformal mapping procedure to establish a new set of bands in the 'image' plane to assist in feedback gain selection and stability assessment. The second characteristic uses the 'image' band concept to provide a theoretical foundation for finite frequency dominance considerations, thus removing the restrictive requirement of dominance for all s on the Nyquist D contour. The third characteristic provides for the sharing of system dominance among the feedback control loops. The dominance sharing concept may be used to establish dominance and/or to improve the dominance condition in prespecified feedback loops.