Modern Control Systems (English Edition) (10th Edition)

Author: R.C. Dorf
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: For over thirty years, "Modern Control Systems" has been recognized as a classic undergraduate textbook for control systems. Authors R.C. Dorf and R.H. Bishop introduce complex control theory through numerous examples in a vivid, accessible, and easy-to-understand manner, making the book consistently best-selling. The control engineering methods presented in this book are based on mathematics and emphasize the modeling of physical systems and the design of control systems according to actual performance requirements. Key Features: The book concisely explains the fundamental principles of designing control systems using frequency domain and time domain methods, including robust control system design and an introduction to mathematical control systems. It provides a comprehensive analytical and design approach to solving practical engineering problems. Each chapter and the end-of-chapter examples and exercises incorporate computer-aided analysis and design using MATLAB and Simulink tools. Five exercises of varying difficulty are provided at the end of each chapter to progressively strengthen problem-solving skills. A sequential design example, such as the disk drive read system, is introduced throughout the book, gradually revealing how to design control systems around the themes of each chapter. A continuous design problem spans all chapters, offering students the opportunity to progressively complete design tasks using the knowledge introduced in each chapter. This book is a foundational textbook for undergraduate engineering students on control systems. Through rich examples, it introduces the theory of basic feedback control systems in a vivid, accessible, and easy-to-understand manner, making it easy for students to grasp. The control engineering methods presented are based on mathematics and emphasize the modeling of physical systems and the design of control systems according to actual performance requirements. For teaching convenience, each chapter includes abundant exercises, and the appendix introduces the computer-aided analysis and design tools MATLAB and Simulink, along with a companion teaching website: http://www.prenhall.com/dorf. This book is based on the ninth edition and continues to develop and refine the content on computer-aided design. The companion website is also regularly updated. This book can be used as a textbook for undergraduate students in automation, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace, chemical engineering, and related fields, as well as a reference for engineering professionals in these areas.