Sliding Mode Control (SMC) is a unique control strategy that emerged from Variable Structure Control. The chattering in 1-Sliding Mode Control was a major limitation in real world applications in spite of its proven superiority in handling disturbances and uncertainties. The Higher-Order Sliding Mode(HOSM) methods gained popularity with their ability to eliminate chattering. But the current literature available on HOSM is overly complex and difficult to grasp for a practicing engineer. The purpose of this paper is to present the concept in a simplified manner. A reaching law based approach for designing 2-sliding controller is explained and evaluated with examples. ©2010 IEEE.

Bijnan Bandyopadhyay

Department of Electrical Engineering

IIT Jodhpur

P. Trivedi

&ldquo;IIT Jodhpur is committed to impart quality education to facilitate the creation of qualified, competent and responsible human resources to meet the emerging technological challenges of the world. It is working towards creating an equitable learning platform that is positive, accessible and effective in the face of the modern societal and scientific advancements.

Flexibility in curriculum, in all its academic programs, encompassing elements of teaching, research, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship is the most unique feature of IIT Jodhpur. The Department of Science and Technology (DST), under the National Mission on Cyber Physical Systems, has identified IIT Jodhpur as a Technology &amp; Innovation Hub in the area of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. The institute has also been nominated as the coordinator for the Jodhpur City and Knowledge Cluster by the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of India.

The sprawling 852-acre IIT Jodhpur campus is a majestic tribute to the deep-rooted diverse cultural heritage of the region. The campus is an architectural masterpiece, which is slated to become an international exemplar of sustainability with net-zero energy, and advanced water and waste management strategies.&rdquo;