Digital Control of Dynamic Systems

A very nice Second Edition hardcover copy of Digital Control of Dynamic Systems by Gene F. Franklin, J. David Powell, and Michael L. Workman, published by Addison-Wesley in 1990. This is a substantial and influential text in the field of digital control engineering, focusing on the use of digital computers for the real-time control of dynamic systems. Applications discussed include servomechanisms, chemical processes, and vehicles operating on land, sea, and in the air or space. Topics include the z-transform, sampled-data systems, digital filters, digital control design using transform techniques, and state-space methods. The book is part of the Addison-Wesley Series in Electrical and Computer Engineering: Control Engineering and runs to 837 pages, with an extensive bibliography and index. A substantial classic of digital control engineering, particularly interesting as a snapshot of the transition from traditional continuous-time control methods toward computer-based digital control. An excellent reference for electrical, mechanical, aerospace, and control engineers, as well as collectors of classic engineering and computer-era technical literature. Condition: Like New, with the exception of a small, neatly written ex-libris (ownership inscription) on the front free endpaper. The book is otherwise exceptionally clean and well preserved, with no other writing, highlighting, or markings noted. The binding and pages are in excellent condition. No dust jacket. Please see photographs for details. This copy comes from the same exceptionally well-maintained engineering collection as several other vintage technical books in this group. The neat, understated ownership inscription is the only indication of its previous owner; otherwise, the book has been remarkably well cared for. …