Additional Exercises

This page contains a list of homework exercises that are available on the wiki. Exercises marked with an asterisk are taken from the printed text.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

• Exercise: Everyday examples of feedback systems*
• Exercise: Exploring the dynamics of the ball and beam system
• Exercise: Exploring the performance of a cruise controller*
• Exercise: Exploring the dynamics of rolling mill
• Exercise: Human balance system*
• Exercise: Integral action produces zero steady state error*
• Exercise: Popular articles about control*
• Exercise: Supply chain simulation study
• Exercise: Vestibulo-occular reflex*

Chapter 2 - System Modeling

• Exercise: Insect flight control modeling
• Exercise: Modeling and simulation of an exothermic reaction
• Exercise: Properties of linear discrete time systems
• Exercise: Traffic light simulation
• Exercise: Vehicle powertrain modeling and cruise control
• Exercise: Vehicle suspension system modeling and input response

Chapter 3 - Examples

Chapter 4 - Dynamic Behavior

• Exercise: Moving your finger through a flame without getting burned

Chapter 5 - Linear Systems

Chapter 6 - State Feedback

• Exercise: State feedback control of an AFM in contact mode

Chapter 7 - Output Feedback

Chapter 8 - Transfer Functions

Chapter 9 - Loop Analysis

Chapter 10 - PID Control

Chapter 11 - Loop Shaping

Chapter 12 - Robust Performance

Appendix E - Implementation