Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Physical Systems

3 Hours

Reviews principles used to understand and model physical systems and introduces methods for building mathematical and simulation models of engineering systems. Emphasis on the development of dynamic system models for predicting the behavior or performance of systems, models for efficient data reduction or test development, models for design, and the role of models in control development. Bond graph methods are introduced especially for analysis of systems having combinations of mechanical, electrical, magnetic, electromechanical, fluid, and thermodynamic effects. Covers the role and application of physical models in development and design of feedback controllers and estimation methods. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.