Control-Loop Design for Nonlinear Sensors

Abstract

While linear control theory is well developed, the practice of restricting systems to operate solely in linear regions can seriously limit the achievable performance. New technologies and new applications would be enabled by better understanding of the closed-loop control of nonlinear systems. If robust control loops can be designed in the presence of these nonlinearities and points of instability, the performance of these systems can be enhanced significantly. For example, controlled operation in or near regions of inherent instability can result in improved bandwidth, response time, and a wider envelope of operation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 07, 2000
Accession Number
ADA381918

Entities

People

  • Thomas B. Gabrielson

Organizations

  • Pennsylvania State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Bipolar Junction Transistors
  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Control Theory
  • Detectors
  • Differential Equations
  • Dynamic Range
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • Linear Systems
  • Measurement
  • Nonlinear Systems
  • Quantum Tunneling
  • Strain Gages
  • Transistor Amplifiers
  • Transistors

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Robotics and Automation.