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Trimming and Linearization, Part 1: What is Linearization?

Trimming and Linearization, Part 1: What is Linearization?
Mathworks - Brian Douglas
14 min
Beginner
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Theory

Why go through the trouble of linearizing a model? To paraphrase Richard Feynman, it’s because we know how to solve linear systems. With a linear model we can more easily design a controller, assess stability, and understand the system dynamics.

 

 

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