A FEW THOUGHTS ON THE THEORY OF CONTROL

Abstract

Automatic control is treated from a function point of view. If this approach can be properly extended the present theory can be converted into a mathematical discipline. Control, in a perfect sense, is defined. Then a number of system configurations of progressing complexity are investigated. The input signals which must be generated to yield desired outputs are derived for seven cases, ranging from an open-loop configuration to a signal adaptive system. Finally, the limitations of these analyses and suggestions for future studies are noted. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0283389

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  • Lawrence P. Grayson

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  • Adaptive Systems
  • Automatic

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  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design