MATLAB® for Control Engineers [Paperback]

Katsuhiko Ogata (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0136150772 | ISBN-13: 978-0136150770 | Publication Date: October 20, 2007 | Edition: 1

Notable author Katsuhiko Ogata presents the only new book available to discuss, in sufficient detail, the details of MATLAB® materials needed to solve many analysis and design problems associated with control systems. Complements a large number of examples with in-depth explanations, encouraging complete understanding of the MATLAB approach to solving problems. Distills the large volume of MATLAB information available to focus on those materials needed to study analysis and design problems of deterministic, continuous-time control systems. Covers conventional control systems such as transient response, root locus, frequency response analyses and designs; analysis and design problems associated with state space formulation of control systems; and useful MATLAB approaches to solve optimization problems. A useful self-study guide for practicing control engineers.

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MATLAB® FOR CONTROL ENGINEERS

KATSUHIKO OGATA

 

Written by a world-renowned expert in MATLAB, this senior-level book is appropriate for use in conjunction with a diversity of controls books. It can also be used as a stand-alone text for those wishing to expand their knowledge of MATLAB. It has been designed to give the reader a full understanding of the applications of MATLAB in solving control engineering problems.

 

All example problems have detailed explanations in order to provide an understanding of the MATLAB approach to solving the analysis and design problems presented in this book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (October 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0136150772
• ISBN-13: 978-0136150770
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: MATLAB® for Control Engineers (Paperback)

Ogata directs this book at control/system engineers. Assuming no prior exposure to Matlab. So it starts off with the basic commands, just like a general Matlab guide. But it quickly moves onto fairly advanced maths topics and equations. Like representing linear systems as matrices within Matlab, and solving the resultant equations. Or state space methods for solving systems of linear differential equations, subject to different initial conditions.

Then, there is the finding of a Nyquist plot, which often arises in engineering contexts. Or the drawing of a root-locus plot. None of the graphics is what you'd call fancy. Just enough basic rendering of 3d plots so that you can see curves. But for professional engineers, this should be adequate.

What is impressive is how easily Matlab handles all this stuff. Massive time saver, that lets you focus on the underlying maths and physics of your system. The Matlab example codes were also chosen for their conciseness. A few powerful commands in each example. Your code for your problems may turn out to be more verbose.