Simulink example: Adaptive MPC Control of Nonlinear Chemical Reactor Using O...

This example shows how to use an Adaptive MPC controller to control a nonlinear continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) as it transitions from low conversion rate to high conversion rate.

A...

Kalman and Bayesian Filters in Python

Introductory text for Kalman and Bayesian filters. All code is written in Python, and the book itself is written using Juptyer Notebook so that you can run and modify the code in your...

Post-Pandemic: A Hybrid Lab Experience

This article discusses the importance of a hybrid laboratory model, blending physical hardware with digital twins. Example using the Quanser Interactive Lab (QLabs) platform is given.

Multifunction Phased Array Radar (MPAR) for Aircraft and Weather Surveillanc...

MIT Lincoln Laboratory and M/A-COM are jointly conducting a technology demonstration of affordable Multifunction Phased Array Radar (MPAR) technology for Next Generation air traffic control...

Ratio Control - the right and wrong approach

A discussion as to why the ratio should be the MV (controller output) not the CV.

Override and Reset Feedback

Override controllers are for safety or switching to auxiliary variables.  The non-selected controller needs to prevent becoming wound up.

Projectile Motion Equations and Theory

In this video, an important topic under 2D Kinematics i.e. Projectile Motion, is covered. Its theory, equations, and examples are thoroughly discussed.

Educational Tool for Teaching GRAFCET

e-GRAFCET is a tool for supporting the teaching-learning process of GRAFCET ( which can be implemented using the programming language Sequential Function Chart – SFC). While this tool was...

Understanding Valve Flow Characteristics

The response of flow rate through a control valve depends on the friction losses in the piping in which it is installed as well as the controller signal.  The installed characteristic (a...

First-Order Filters

Use data filters to temper noise - relation of options to lag and variance reduction

Cascade Control

When and how to use Cascade Control

T-RECS System

The Transportable Rotorcraft Electronic Control System (T-RECS) is a collection of components that can be built into a rotorcraft demonstrator.  This hardware can be used as a test bed to...

Interactive Tool about PID tuning rules

Hundreds of PID design methods are available in literature. Many of them are very similar and sometimes it is not straightforward to understand their purposes. This interactive software tool...

FOPDT Models from Skyline Inputs

The classic textbook method to generate FOPDT models is the reaction curve technique, a pre-computer era technique:  Start from a steady state, make a step and hold in the controller output...

Feedforward Control

When a Ratio Control strategy takes action too soon, use Feedforward to temper the dynamics.  When a disturbance can be measured, but would not be a ratio of the control output use...

MATLAB Command: lqr

MATLAB command documentation for the Linear-Quadratic Regulator (lqr) function.

How I put the Google Maps Algorithm on my Autonomous Drone

This fully autonomous drone has an onboard computer ‘brain’, camera ‘eyes’, and an algorithm that generates the fastest path around unknown obstacles as they’re detected mid-flight. Let’s...

Online Fault Detection for a DC Motor

Program embedded processors to estimate parameters and detect changes in motor dynamics in real time using System Identification Toolbox™.

MATLAB Example: Doppler Estimation

This example shows a monostatic pulse radar detecting the radial velocity of moving targets at specific ranges. The speed is derived from the Doppler shift caused by the moving targets. We...

Improve SNR and Capacity of Wireless Communication Using Antenna Arrays

The goal of a wireless communication system is to serve as many users with the highest possible data rate given constraints such as radiation power limit and operating budget. To improve the...

Output Characterization to Linearize a Loop - Control valve application

This application paper explains how a control valve created nonlinearity in a loop and how output characterization solved the problem

Reinforcement Learning with MATLAB.

This repository contains series of modules to get started with Reinforcement Learning with MATLAB.

It is divided into 4 stages.

In Stage 1, we start with learning RL concepts by manually...

DSP Related

Website with a lot of good content for any DSP scientists, researchers, and developers.

Process Control is Inventory Control

You change the inventory of heat to change temperature.  You change the inventory of material to change level.  Understanding how the inventory relates to the controlled variable is...

MATLAB Command: goodnessOfFit

Goodness of fit between test and reference data for analysis and validation of identified models