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Modern control systems

by Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop · first published 1967

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  • brandmeyer · Jan 28, 2017 · Recommends

    …since the same underlying tools are used for signal processing as well as active control systems. The Wikibook on control systems is OK, and will at least get you a feel for some of the mathematics. Modern Control Systems by Dorf and Bishop is a great SISO textbook. Modern Control Theory by Brogan is a great MIMO (multi-input/multi-output) text, too. For just noodling and doodling around, the functions 'tf', 'ss', 'bode',…

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  • HeyLaughingBoy · May 18, 2020 · Recommends

    The best book I know of is pretty old by this point, but it's very readable! Modern Control Systems by Dorf & Bishop. Probably pretty expensive by now, too! There's also the Control Systems Design Guide, but that's more of a cookbook-style. Dorf and Bishop is a theory book, but a good one.

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  • VLM · Jun 20, 2016 · Mentions

    …https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HT4BF4U Its a control theory textbook for $44 from a 3rd party. Which is a pretty good deal because the "real" book sitting on my desk is somewhat more expensive. https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Control-Systems-13th-Richard/d... In very tiny letters the cover of the cheap version reads "Circulation of this edition outside the Indian Subcontinent is Unauthorized" Something I find hilarious is the grey market…

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  • 6gvONxR4sf7o · Jan 11, 2021 · Mentions

    …own notes printed by the school bookstore for us, and I've held onto those notes like they're gold. So I can't refer you anything by firsthand knowledge, but the internet seems to like Dorf & Bishop's Modern Control Systems, which seems like a decent coverage of the basics: https://smile.amazon.com/Modern-Control-Systems-13th-Richard...

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