Book Information

Author(s):
Richard C. Dorf and Robert H. Bishop

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Copyright: 2007

Edition: 11

ISBN-13: 978-0-13-227028-5

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How NI Technology is Used: LabVIEW MathScript .m files are used throught the text to explore control systems concepts. A brief MathScript tutorial can be found in the appendix.

Written to be equally useful for all engineering disciplines, this text is organized around the concept of control systems theory as it has been developed in the frequency and time domains. It provides coverage of classical control, employing root locus design, frequency and response design using Bode and Nyquist plots. It also covers modern control methods based on state variable models including pole placement design techniques with full-state feedback controllers and full-state observers. Many examples throughout give students ample opportunity to apply the theory to the design and analysis of control systems.

Download LabVIEW Mathscript compatible m-files

Those new to LabVIEW MathScript will find help in the tutorial in Appendix B of the book.  The appendix provides a basic introduction to the software and the syntax necessary to explore and evaluate scripts.  Many helpful hints and pointers provide the guidance necessary to make the transition to MathScript seamless. 

Watch  Video Interview of Robert Bishop

In this video interview, Dr. Robert Bishop shares insight on how virtual instrumentation has changed the way control engineering is taught.

Read Instrumentation Newsletter Article on Robert Bishop's Control Systems Laboratory (See Page 14)

This article introduces laboratory applications used by Professor Bishop in his controls laboratory.  It describes how students build on the concepts learned in class to create their own control solutions in the lab.

Learn Free LabVIEW for Control Design and Simulation Tutorial

The use of LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation for both simulation and real-world control is more thoroughly explained in this hands-on tutorial.

All that you need to get started is LabVIEW 8.5 or newer and the Control Design and Simulation Module available on most university campuses through the local NI Academic Site License.  Students wanting to work with the software at home can purchase the LabVIEW Student Edition DVD which includes a full version of the software complete with many toolkits and modules.

In summary the latest edition of Modern Control Systems and LabVIEW provide a complete platform for hands-on learning and experimentation for the classroom, the lab, and the dorm room.

Software Requirements:

LabVIEW 8.5 Student Edition or Full Development System

LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation Module