This textbook provides an introduction to feedback control systems. It unifies relevant topics in a single volume. The mathematical level is that of final-year undergraduate courses in engineering, but there is minimal emphasis on technical mathematics. It provides insights to guide the design of practical systems. It should be suitable for anyone whose mathematical background includes the classical solution of ordinary differential or difference equations, the elements of probability theory and matrix algebra, as well as some confidence in manipulating mathematical expressions. A structural framework for the book is provided by three topics from applied mathematics that are regarded as providing the classical high ground of control theory: scalar, ordinary, linear dynamic equations with constant co-efficients; state space and optimal control theory in the form of dynamic programming - this being the optimization technique which offers greatest generality; and elementary probability theory, and in particular, Bayes' rule. Much of this edition has been rewritten to take account of recent developments in control theory and in how it is understood. In particular, the recognition that feedback control systems are essentially information-processing systems leads to the insight that every feedback controller must perform an information-processing function of state-estimation, that the design of a controller requires some prior information, and that the quality of achievable control depends on the quality of available information and on the manner in which it is used, as well as on characteristics of the controlled object. Features of the first edition that have been retained include the uniform treatment of both continuous-time and discrete-time systems, the provision of problems with answers and the inclusion of a wide range of topics.

About the Author

O. L. R. Jacobs, Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Traditional bookshop, with over 100,000 books in ten rooms, open Monday to Saturday 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM, Sunday 10.00 AM to 4.00 PM. Registered company, amount of share capital �100,000, registration number 4524365, authorized representative M.D. Sames.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Ryde Bookshop Ltd
The Ryde Bookshop Ltd.,, 135 High Street, Ryde,, Isle of Wight, PO33 2RJ, United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

All debit and credit cards accepted,also cheques.

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Order quantity	14 to 30 business days	5 to 10 business days
First item	US$ 26.89	US$ 29.58

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.