Lecture 2: LTI Systems, Laplace Transform Review and Transfer Function

In this video, Linear Time Invariant [LTI] Systems have been discussed, a review of Laplace Transforms have been done and the concept of transfer function is... See More

SVD: Importance of Alignment [Python]

This video describes the importance of aligning data when using the singular value decomposition (SVD) (Python code).

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Laplace domain – tutorial 4: Laplace transform examples

In this video, we solve lots of examples to practice how to quickly find Laplace transform using the table of pairs & properties and five golden rules on ROC...

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Control Bootcamp: Loop Shaping Example for Cruise Control

This video demonstrates loop shaping on the cruise control model.

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IMC PID Design of a Second Order Process

IMC PID Design of a Second Order Process

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PID Control with Posicast Control 8 - ( In English )

This is the follow up of PID Control with Posicast ( Part II )

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Frequency domain – tutorial 4: Gibbs phenomenon

In this video, we quickly review the Gibbs phenomenon which involves two facts:1) Fourier sums overshoot at a jump discontinuity2) overshoot does not disapp...

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Understanding Model Predictive Control, Part 2: What is MPC?

Learn how model predictive control (MPC) works. Using a simple car example, this video provides insight into an MPC controller’s strategy for finding the optimal steering wheel angle to...

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Second Order Dynamics

A crash course overview on second order dynamics in the frequency domain, what the key parameters are, and why they matter.

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FreeFlyer Aerodynamic Simulation Software

FreeFlyer® is an aerodynamic simulation software for space mission design, analysis and operations. It is a commercial software used in actual missions. Free for students, paid for startups...

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Bode Plots by Hand: Real Poles or Zeros

This is a continuation of the Control Systems Lectures. This video describes the benefit of being able to approximate a Bode plot by hand and explains what a Bode plot looks like for a...

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Principal Component Analysis (PCA)

Principal component analysis (PCA) is a workhorse algorithm in statistics, where dominant correlation patterns are extracted from high-dimensional data.

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Trimming a Model of a Dynamic System Using Numerical Optimization

In this video we show how to find a trim point of a dynamic system using numerical optimization techniques. We generate a cost function that corresponds to ...

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Peter Ponders PID - Yet Another Linear Quadratic Control Video but...

This videos covers topics not found or hard to find in control books or other videos.This video converts tracking position, velocity and acceleration for a m... See More

Root Locus Plot: Common Questions and Answers

In this video I go through some of the common questions I've received on my other root locus videos. 1) Why do we call the poles of a system the roots?2) How do I plot the damping ratio...

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The Laplace Transform

In this video we show how to perform the Laplace transform on a signal in the time domain to obtain its equivalent representation in the Laplace domain. Top...

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Peter Ponders PID - Controlling non-integrating single pole system. Part 1 ...

Part 1 shows why P only control shouldn't be used because the set point or target is never reached.Part 2 shows why I only control shouldn't be used because ...

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Drone Simulation and Control, Part 5: Tuning the PID controller

In the last video, we learned how accurate, nonlinear models are great for simulation but they don’t lend themselves well to linear analysis and design. This video takes the nonlinear model...

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Gain and Phase Margins Explained!

In this video I explain gain and phase margins. If you are confused by this topic I hope this video will help tie all of the concepts together that go into understanding what gain and phase...

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Introduction to Bode Plots

In this video we introduce the concept of Bode plots including what they represent, how they are generated, as well as how to use Matlab tools to work with B...

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TikZ source Code: Parallel interconnection of two systems

TikZ source Code: Parallel interconnection of two systems

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Fourier Series [Python]

This video will describe how to compute the Fourier Series in Python.

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Lecture 17: Introduction to Compensators/Controllers

This video introduces compensators or controllers. The 3 basic control actions - proportional, derivative and integral - have been discussed. Also discussed ... See More

TikZ source Code: Switching Manifold

TikZ source Code: Switching Manifold

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Using Root Locus to Meet Performance Requirements

In this video we investigate how to use the root locus technique to design a controller that meets certain performance specifications.Topics and timestamps:(...

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