Computer-aided Control Systems Design

This book presents a novel, generalized approach to the design of nonlinear state feedback control laws for a large class of underactuated mechanical systems based on application of the block backstep

This book describes parallel power electronic filters for 3-phase 4-wire systems, focusing on the control, design and system operation. It presents the basics of power-electronics techniques applied i

The book presents methodologies that are suitable for optimal design of control and diagnosis strategies for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) systems. Key feature of the methodologies presented is the exp

Information Systems Synthesis: Bridging Computing Science and Information Technology presents several new graph-theoretical methods that relate system design to core computer science concepts, and ena

Hands-on Help is a narrative review of the mushrooming field of computer-aided psychotherapy for mental health problems as a whole, from the time it began in the 1960’s through to the present day. The

The book addresses the control issues such as stability analysis, control synthesis and filter design of Markov jump systems with the above three types of TPs, and thus is mainly divided into three pa

This tutorial reference takes the reader from use cases to complete architectures for real-time embedded systems using SysML, UML, and MARTE and shows how to apply the COMET/RTE design method to real-world problems. The author covers key topics such as architectural patterns for distributed and hierarchical real-time control and other real-time software architectures, performance analysis of real-time designs using real-time scheduling, and timing analysis on single and multiple processor systems. Complete case studies illustrating design issues include a light rail control system, a microwave oven control system, and an automated highway toll system. Organized as an introduction followed by several self-contained chapters, the book is perfect for experienced software engineers wanting a quick reference at each stage of the analysis, design, and development of large-scale real-time embedded systems, as well as for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses in software engineering, comp

Understanding Logic and Computer Design for All AudiencesLogic and Computer Design Fundamentals is a thoroughly up-to-date text that makes logic design, digital system design, and computer design avai

This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the optimal control design and analysis of both linear and nonlinear networked systems without needing the system dynamics and network imperfections. Bo

This book introduces new smart connection systems which can be used in aseismic building design in order to control inter-story drifts and to reduce residual displacements. They are also utilized as d

This book provides readers with alternative robust approaches to control design for an important class of systems characteristically associated with ocean-going vessels and structures. These systems,

This volume is based on the research papers presented in the 4th Computer Science On-line Conference.The volume Intelligent Systems in Cybernetics and Automation Control Theory presents new approaches

Architecture and Function of Complex Systems Systems Architecture sheds light on the increasingly important study of electronic and computer system design. The text teaches programmers and engineering

For courses in Logic and Computer design. Understanding Logic and Computer Design for All AudiencesLogic and Computer Design Fundamentals is a thoroughly up-to-date text that makes logic design, digit

Content-based 3-D object retrieval has attracted extensive attention recently and has applications in a variety of fields, such as, computer-aided design, tele-medicine,mobile multimedia, virtual real

This reference for scientists and engineers presents analysis and design of various types of control systems, such as adaptive control, nonlinear control, and intelligent control. The book’s internati

A synthesis of recent research and developments on intelligent adaptive systems from the HF (human factors) and HCI (human-computer interaction) domains, this book provides integrated design guidance

This book offers the most complete treatment available of the Modelica language and model component libraries including a wide range of applications like mechanical systems with CAD (Computer Aided De

This monograph presents design methodologies for (robust) fractional control systems. It shows the reader how to take advantage of the superior flexibility of fractional control systems compared with

This book covers computer aided design (CAD), 3-D modeling and engineering analysis and ways they can be applied in research and industry including aerospace, defense, automotive and consumer products

The five sections in this architecture book explain the practical execution of freehand drawing, technical drawing, computer-aided design software, physical models, and photography at each stage of th

Computer-aided design (CAD) technology is essential for modern design and manufacture in the workshop. Whether you are new to using CAD or ready to try more advanced software, this title gives a thoro

Digital Control Systems Analysis and Design is appropriate for a one semester/two-quarter senior-level course in digital or discrete-time controls. It is also a suitable reference for practicing engi

This is the third part of a four-part series, which comprises the first book to integrate discussion of computer design tools throughout the design process. Through this book, the reader will... ...un

This textbook aims to provide a clear understanding of the various tools of analysis and design for robust stability and performance of uncertain dynamic systems. In model-based control design and ana

The rapid evolution of computer science, communication, and information technology has enabled the application of control techniques to systems beyond the possibilities of control theory just a decade

This book presents correct-by-design control techniques for switching systems, using different methods of stability analysis. Switching systems are increasingly used in the electronics and mechanical

Networked control systems are increasingly ubiquitous today, with applications ranging from vehicle communication and adaptive power grids to space exploration and economics. The optimal design of suc

Networked and Distributed Predictive Control presents rigorous, yet practical, methods for the design of networked and distributed predictive control systems – the first book to do so. The design of m

A comprehensive resource packed with information for both beginners and advanced usersSolidWorks is the leading 3D solid modeling software used in computer-aided design. It's powerful but not simple.

"The things we learn about our environment when we draw on location help us as we imagine, draw, and design the future."?Francis D.K. ChingWhile computer-aided design has changed the way designers exp

The study of flight dynamics requires a thorough understanding of the theory of the stability and control of aircraft, an appreciation of flight control systems and a grounding in the theory of automatic control. Flight Dynamics Principles is a student focused text and provides easy access to all three topics in an integrated modern systems context.Written for those coming to the subject for the first time, the book provides a secure foundation from which to move on to more advanced topics such as, non-linear flight dynamics, flight simulation, handling qualities and advanced flight control. About the author: After graduating Michael Cook joined Elliott Flight Automation as a Systems Engineer and contributed flight control systems design to several major projects. Later he joined the College of Aeronautics to research and teach flight dynamics, experimental flight mechanics and flight control. Previously leader of the Dynamics, Simulation and Control Research Group he is now retired an

Hybrid Predictive Control for Dynamic Transport Problems develops methods for the design of predictive control strategies for nonlinear-dynamic hybrid discrete-/continuous-variable systems. The method

The approximation of a continuous function by either an algebraic polynomial, a trigonometric polynomial, or a spline, is an important issue in application areas like computer-aided geometric design a

This book was first published in 2007, a time of enormous change in the field of optical spectrometry. Although the basic optical principles remained unchanged, the design considerations were very different and, in many cases, more demanding. Developments in computer ray-tracing and computer-aided design coped with the extra impositions and allowed the construction of a new generation of spectrographs. The book covers the general principles of spectrographic design at the time, and the practical and engineering aspects of a broad range of spectrographs and spectrometers. The book deals with materials and methods of construction and includes suggestions for the choice of optical table, the design of slit mechanisms, and adjustable mirror, grating and lens mounts, with suggestions for the alignment and calibration of the finished instrument.

Computer scientists and related professionals in Mexico, Morocco, Romania, elsewhere in Europe, and Canada survey embedded systems within larger wireless systems, mostly for remote sensing and control

This book originated from several recent workshops and related activities conducted by the IFIP Working Group 7.6 on "Optimization-Based Computer Aided Modeling and Design." This group has been active

Leyton's Process Grammar has been applied by scientists and engineers in many disciplines including medical diagnosis, geology, computer-aided design, meteorology, biological anatomy, neuroscience, ch

Advanced Control of Aircraft, Spacecraft and Rockets introduces the reader to the concepts of modern control theory applied to the design and analysis of general flight control systems in a concise an

This book examines the possibilities emerging for design and architecture by the introduction of novel computer-aided design (CAD) and digital manufacturing techniques. The form studies show the trans