Process Dynamics and Control Course
Beginner
Course
Theory
This course focuses on a complete start to finish process of physics-based modeling, data driven methods, and controller design. Although some knowledge of computer programming is required...
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Directivity and Antenna Gain - radartutorial.eu
Beginner
Article / Blog
Theory
This page describes antenna directivity and gain. The directivity of an antenna is the ratio of the power density S (radiant intensity per unit area) of the real antenna in its main...
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Solving Systems of Equations Using the Optimization Penalty Method
44 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
In this video we show how to solve a system of equations using numerical optimization instead of analytically solving. We show that this can be applied to e...
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Data-Driven Control: Linear System Identification
20 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
Overview lecture on linear system identification and model reduction. This lecture discusses how we obtain reduced-order models from data that optimally capture input--output dynamics.
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Model Reference Adaptive Control Fundamentals (Dr. Tansel Yucelen)
91 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
Forum on Robotics & Control Engineering (FoRCE, http://force.eng.usf.edu/) Seminar Series: "Model Reference Adaptive Control Fundamentals" (Dr. Tansel Yucelen)
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Wind Tunnel Testing: Introduction and Data Acquisition
28 min
Intermediate
Video
Theory
This is the first of our 3 part series on wind tunnel testing. In this video, we introduce the concept of wind tunnel testing as well as discuss the process for acquiring aerodynamic data in...
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Systems Engineering, Part 2: Towards a Model-Based Approach
13 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
The role of systems engineering is to help find and maintain a balance between the stakeholder needs, the management needs, and the engineering needs of a project. So we can think of it as...
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What are Phased Arrays?
17 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
This video introduces the concept of phased arrays. An array refers to multiple sensors, arranged in some configuration, that act together to produce a desired sensor pattern. With a phased...
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Control Bootcamp: LQG Example in Matlab
13 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
This video combines the LQR and Kalman filter in Matlab on the example of an inverted pendulum on a cart. We stabilize the full nonlinear system with a measurement of a single variable (the...
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A* Pathfinding (E01: algorithm explanation)
12 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
Welcome to the first part in a series teaching pathfinding for video games. In this episode we take a look at the A* algorithm and how it works.
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The Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR)
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Theory
Lecture notes for ECE717 on LQR control by Laurent Lessard. There is a section that shows how the Algebraic Riccati Equation is part of the LQR solution by "completing the square".
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Interactive Course for Control Theory
Beginner
Course
Theory
Control Theory is a topic that finds a widespread application throughout engineering and natural sciences. It is very common in electrical, mechanical and process engineering. Especially...
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Reinforcement Learning for Engineers, Part 5: Overcoming the Practical Chall...
16 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
This video addresses a few challenges that occur when using reinforcement learning for production systems and provides some ways to mitigate them. Even if there aren’t straightforward ways...
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Vibrational control of nonlinear systems: Vibrational controllability and tr...
Intermediate
Peer Reviewed Paper
Theory
In the first part of this work, the criteria for the existence of stabilizing parametric oscillations have been derived. In the present paper, the problem of choosing the stabilizing...
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Computing Euler Angles: Tracking Attitude Using Quaternions
74 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
In this video we continue our discussion on how to track the attitude of a body in space using quaternions. The quaternion method is similar to the Euler Ki...
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Lectures on Modelling and Control of Dynamic Systems (French)
Beginner
Article / Blog
Theory
Lectures on Modelling and Control of Dynamic Systems from Patrick Lanusse of Bordeaux INP, France.
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Nyquist Stability Criterion
15 min
Beginner
Article / Blog
Theory
The Wikipedia article on Nyquist Stability Criterion. This covers the Nyquist plot, the Cauchy argument principle, and the stability criterion itself. A mathematical derivation is also...
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No! Not Laplace Transforms
60 min
Intermediate
Course
Theory
In my 13-year industrial career, I never used Laplace transforms. However, transfer functions and block diagram notation are efficient methods to describe dynamic behaviors, and are often...
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What are Polynomial Models?
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Theory
This Mathworks page provides an overview of polynomial models.
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Understanding the Discrete Fourier Transform and the FFT
19 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
The discrete Fourier transform (DFT) transforms discrete time-domain signals into the frequency domain. The most efficient way to compute the DFT is using a fast Fourier transform (FFT)...
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Neural Network Overview
7 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
This lecture gives an overview of neural networks, which play an important role in machine learning today.
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Feedback Systems: An Introduction for Scientists and Engineers
Beginner
Book
Theory
This is the wiki for the text Feedback Systems (second edition) by Karl J. Åström and Richard M. Murray. On this resource you will find the complete text of the book as well as additional...
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Online and Recursive System Identification | System Identification, Part 4
19 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
Online system identification algorithms estimate the parameters and states of a model as new data is measured and available in real-time or near real-time. Brian Douglas covers what online...
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edX course: Dynamics and Control
Beginner
Course
Theory
This is an interactive course about the basic concepts of Systems, Control and their impact in all the human activities. First, the basic concepts of systems, dynamics, structure and control...
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Robotic Car - How to read Gyro Datasheets (Part 2)
14 min
Beginner
Video
Theory
Have you ever been lost trying to understand the information in a gyro datasheet? This video should help! In this second part I explain the purpose of a buffer for a MEMS gyro and explain...
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