What is Residual Analysis?
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Theory
Residuals are differences between the one-step-predicted output from the model and the measured output from the validation data set. Thus, residuals represent the portion of the validation...
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Radar Angular Resolution
Beginner
Article / Blog
Theory
This radartutorial.eu page describes angular resolution. Radar angular resolution is the minimum distance between two equally large targets at the same range which radar is able to...
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Orifice Calibration
15 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
The ISO method for orifice design and calibration is grounded in the ideal square-root relation between pressure drop and flow rate, specifies the in-pipe structure for an orifice, and...
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First-Order Filters
Beginner
Article / Blog
Application
Use data filters to temper noise - relation of options to lag and variance reduction
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An Artificial Intelligence Primer
15 min
Beginner
Article / Blog
Theory
This blog post is a great primer providing definitions for basic terms used in AI and machine learning (ML) such as supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and transfer learning...
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A Hybrid Lab Experience: Blending Hands-on Explorations with the Flexibility...
30 min
Beginner
Article / Blog
Demonstration
This case study examines how the Earth and Space Science and Engineering (ESSE) department at York University in Toronto offered a meaningful remote laboratory experience to over 180...
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MATLAB Documentation page: idLinear mapping object
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
This is the Mathworks documentation page for the idLinear mapping object.
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Interpreting Lines on PFDs and P&IDs
20 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
Lines on a process flow diagram (PFD) indicate material flow. In contrast, on a piping and instrument diagram (P&ID), the control overlay for the PFD, the lines represent information flow. ...
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Feedforward Control
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
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...
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READ FIRST: How to learn PLC's and get into the Industrial Automation World ...
Beginner
Article / Blog
Theory
r/PLC is dedicated to discussion and questions about Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs): "an industrial digital computer that has been ruggedized and adapted for the control of...
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Ratio Control - the right and wrong approach
15 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
A discussion as to why the ratio should be the MV (controller output) not the CV.
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Cascade Control
15 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
When and how to use Cascade Control
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Základy automatizácie a teórie systémov – videokurz (Slovak)
Beginner
Article / Blog
Theory
Pozrite si videokurz zo základov teórie systémov a automatizácie. Náš kurz má 7 lekcií.
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Linear Model Identification Basics
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
This is a curated list of Mathworks products, examples, and topics that cover identifying linear models, selecting suitable model structures, constructing and modifying model object...
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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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Understanding P, I, and D
30 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Theory
Understanding what the proportional, integral, and derivative terms do within the PID controller is essential to choose appropriate action, trouble shoot controllers, chose appropriate...
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The Linear Quadratic Regulator
Beginner
Article / Blog
Theory
In these notes, we will derive the solution to the finite-horizon linear quadratic regulator (LQR) problem in several different ways. Fundamentally, LQR can be viewed as a large least...
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Adaptive Control (Part II) —Modeling the X-15’s Adaptive Flight Control Syst...
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Theory
This blog post shows how to build from scratch a Simulink model of the famous MH-96, the X-15's Adaptive Flight Control System
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What are Nonlinear ARX Models?
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Theory
This Mathworks page provides an overview of Nonlinear ARX Models.Nonlinear ARX models extend the linear ARX models to the nonlinear case. The structure of these models enables you to model...
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FOPDT Models from Skyline Inputs
20 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
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...
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Gain Scheduling (Pre-programmed Controller Parameter Adjustment)
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
Process gain and time-constants change with operating flow rate, tank levels, temperatures, etc. This often requires re-tuning of the controller coefficient values. However, once done...
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Overview of Dempster-Shafer Theory (Evidence Theory)
Beginner
Article / Blog
Theory
This is an overview of Dempster-Shafer Theory (Evidence Theory) that provides an introduction, definition, basic information about combination rules, some issues with the theory, and the...
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Kalman Filter Tutorial
Beginner
Article / Blog
Theory
The Kalman Filter is an easy topic. However, many tutorials are not easy to understand. Most require extensive mathematical background which makes them difficult to understand. Also, most...
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Ratio Control and Scaled Signal Calculations
15 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
When and how to use ratio, and how to implement within standard scaled signals
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Understanding PID Controller
13 min
Beginner
Article / Blog
Theory
This blog post begins by walking through the basics and the theoretical part of the PID controllers. The controller is then tested, verified, and analyzed using MATLAB.
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