Introduction to Applied Digital Controls

This textbook covers digital control theory for mechanical engineering students, including Laplace and Z-transforms, system identification, and design methods.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive textbook serves as an essential guide for senior undergraduate and beginning graduate students pursuing studies in mechanical engineering, particularly in the realm of digital control. With a strong emphasis on applications, it provides a thorough introduction to the field, encompassing both transform-based and state-variable approaches. Additionally, a brief introduction to system identification is included to provide a solid foundation for the topics covered. The material assumes a basic understanding of the Laplace transform and assumes that the reader has previously studied linear feedback control systems. Presented in an accessible and "tutorial" format, the text offers a clear and concise treatment of various key concepts. These include Linear Difference Equations, Discrete Simulation of Continuous Systems, Sampled Data Systems, Design using Laplace and Z Transforms, Introduction to Continuous State Space, Digital Control Design using State Space Methods (including state estimators), and System Identification using Least Squares. By delving into these subjects, the textbook equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the dynamic field of mechanical engineering, particularly in the area of digital control. Whether you are a novice seeking to gain a foundational understanding or an advanced student looking to expand your expertise, this textbook is an invaluable resource for your academic journey.

Weight: 432g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030428129
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020