Control Systems

Authors

William L. Brogan, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
G. K. F. Lee, San Diego State University
A. P. Sage, George Mason University
H. Özbay, Bilkent University
C. L. Phillips, Auburn University
R. D. Harbor, University of West Florida
R. G. Jacquot, University of Wyoming
J. E. McInroy, University of Wyoming
D. P. Atherton, University of Sussex

Editors

R.C. Dorf (Ed.)

Document Type

Book Section

Publication Date

4-19-2016

Publication Title

Systems, Controls, Embedded Systems, Energy, and Machines

Publisher

CRC Press

Publisher Location

Boca Raton

Edition

1

Abstract

A naive trial-and-error approach to the design of a control system might consist of constructing a controller, installing it into the system to be controlled, performing tests, and then modifying the controller until satisfactory performance is achieved. This approach could be dangerous and uneconomical, if not impossible. A more rational approach to control system design uses mathematical models. A model is a mathematical description of system behavior, as influenced by input variables or initial conditions. The model is a stand-in for the actual system during the control system design stage. It is used to predict performance; to carry out stability, sensitivity, and trade-off studies; and answer various ‘‘what-if ’’ questions in a safe and efficient manner. Of course, the validation of the model, and all conclusions derived from it, must ultimately be based upon test results with the physical hardware.

Disciplines

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Language

English

Repository Citation

Brogan, W. L., Lee, G. K., Sage, A. P., Özbay, H., Phillips, C. L., Harbor, R. D., Jacquot, R. G., McInroy, J. E., Atherton, D. P. (2016). Control Systems. In R.C. Dorf (Ed.), Systems, Controls, Embedded Systems, Energy, and Machines Boca Raton: CRC Press.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781420037043