Modern Control System Theory and Design, 2nd Edition

PREFACE

The goal of the Second Edition of Modern Control System Theory and Design is to present a unified treatment of conventional and modern continuous control systems, and to show how to apply the theory presented to realistic design problems. My main objective has been to produce an easily understandable book from the reader’s viewpoint. It is written in an integrated manner so one can clearly proceed from the first to the last chapter. Having been a visitor for many years for the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), I can appreciate the problems faced by professors who are trying to meet the design requirements of control-system courses. This book addresses this problem by including many realistic design examples.

This book is intended for an introductory course in control systems and for the practicing control-system engineer who wishes to master control systems through self-study. Its contents correspond to courses that I have taught at universities and in industry. It reflects my industrial experience with these corporations, which is coupled with extensive teaching experience in both university and industrial programs.

New Enhancements to the Second Edition

This Second Edition contains many of the new developments and applications in the control-system field that have occurred since the 1992 publication date of the first edition. The following are the enhancements and new features which have been incorporated into the Second Edition of Modern Control ...