Modern Control Theory; State-of-the-Art Review
Abstract
Modern control theory is based on abstract mathematical concepts and its development uses a system of notation and terminology largely incomprehensible to engineers and managers not skilled in the art. As a body of knowledge, modern control theory encompasses all of classical control system design, augmented with computational techniques largely developed over the past two decades. Although these techniques are highly mathematical in nature, a knowledge of their general approaches and some familiarity with their results is necessary to appreciate and comprehend their intended applications. This review attempts to explain the concepts, advantages, and limitations of modern control theory in layman's language to the extent possible. This GACIAC State-of-the-Art Review (SOAR) focuses on the application of selected concepts and mathematical tools drawn from modern control theory to the design and development of weapon guidance and control systems. This review addresses the basic concepts of this technology, their present application, and their future potential.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA314431
Entities
People
- Robert J. Heaston