
Chapter 4 Frequency-Weighted Error Reduction
Xmath Model Reduction Module 4-8 ni.com
The left MFD corresponds to the setup of Figure4-3.
Figure 4-3.  C(s) Implemented to Display Left MFD Representation
The setup of Figure 4-2 suggests approximation of:
whereas that of Figure 4-3 suggests approximation of:
In the LQG optimal case, the signal driving KE in Figure 4-2 is white noise 
(the innovations process); this motivates the possibility of using no 
frequency dependent weighting in approximating G(s) [but observe that 
after approximating, the signal will no longer be white noise, so that 
argument is questionable]. Simple appeal to duality motivates using no 
frequency dependent weighting for H(s). These are two of the options 
offered by fracred( ). 
Two more fracred( ) options depend on examining stability robustness 
(the options are duals of one another). From the stability point of view, the 
set-up of Figure 4-3 is identical to that of Figure 4-4, with  .
KrsI A KEC+–()1–
KE
BPs()+-Gs() Kr
C
=sI A–BKr
+()
1–KE
Hs() KRsI A–KEC+()
1–BK
E
=
P
ˆPI
=