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Control System Dynamics

Hardback

Main Details

Title Control System Dynamics
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Robert N. Clark
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:526
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 178
Category/GenreMechanical engineering
3D graphics and modelling
ISBN/Barcode 9780521472395
ClassificationsDewey:629.8312
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 405 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 26 January 1996
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Automatic control systems have become essential features in virtually every area of technology, from machine tools to aerospace vehicles. This book is a comprehensive, clearly written introduction to automatic control engineering. The author begins with the fundamentals of modeling mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems in the state variable format. The emphasis is on classical feedback control theory and design, and their application to practical electromechanical and aerospace problems. Following a careful grounding in classical control theory, the author introduces modern control theory, including digital control and nonlinear system analysis. Over 230 problems help the reader apply principles discussed in the text to practical engineering situations. Engineering students and practicing engineers will find what they need to know about control system analysis and design in this valuable text. Solutions manual available.

Reviews

'Although the technical coverage of Professor Clark's book is traditional, the presentation is unconventional. The book therefore makes for refreshing reading, particularly for engineers with some previous experience of the control systems field ... It may be of particular interest to final year project students and newly-graduated control engineers.' Dr J. F. Marsh, The Aeronautical Journal