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Books in Systems and control

The Systems and Control collection addresses theory and applications in automation, feedback control, robotics, and dynamic system modeling. It provides researchers and engineers with advanced methodologies to design, analyze, and optimize complex engineered systems. Highlighting integration with AI, IoT, and smart technologies, this portfolio supports innovation in industrial, aerospace, and robotic control systems.

  • Control, Computers, Communications in Transportation

    Selected Papers from the IFAC/IFIP/IFORS Symposium, Paris, France, 19-21 September 1989
    • 1st Edition
    • June 28, 2014
    • J.-P. Perrin
    • English
    This volume investigates developments and future trends in transportation research and what effects they will have on society. The coverage is broad; including road (urban and motorway), rail and air-traffic control. The sections deal with safety aspects, modelling and simulation, the use of sensors and image processing. The final section covers the development and implementation of new route guidance systems. This up-to-date information will be of use to transport engineers, urban planners, operations research and systems scientists.

  • Control Science & Technology For Development (CSTD'85)

    Proceedings of the IFAC/IFORS Symposium, Beijing, People's Republic of China, 20-22 August 1985
    • 1st Edition
    • June 28, 2014
    • Yang Yang Jiachi
    • English
    Provides a detailed analysis of the recent developments and practical applications of automatic control. Of particular interest are control problems related to power systems, water supply systems, pollution, industrial processes, energy economics and production management systems. Contains over 80 papers.

  • Artificial Intelligence in Real-Time Control 1994

    • 1st Edition
    • June 28, 2014
    • A. Crespo
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence is one of the new technologies that has contributed to the successful development and implementation of powerful and friendly control systems. These systems are more attractive to end-users shortening the gap between control theory applications. The IFAC Symposia on Artificial Intelligence in Real Time Control provides the forum to exchange ideas and results among the leading researchers and practitioners in the field. This publication brings together the papers presented at the latest in the series and provides a key evaluation of present and future developments of Artificial Intelligence in Real Time Control system technologies.

  • Control of Distributed Parameter Systems 1989

    Selected Papers from the 5th IFAC Symposium, Perpignan, France, 26-29 June 1989
    • 1st Edition
    • June 28, 2014
    • M. Amouroux + 1 more
    • English
    This volume presents state-of-the-art reports on the theory, and current and future applications of control of distributed parameter systems. The papers cover the progress not only in traditional methodology and pure research in control theory, but also the rapid growth of its importance for different applications. This title will be of interest to researchers working in the areas of mathematics, automatic control, computer science and engineering.

  • Human Factors Testing and Evaluation

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 5
    • June 28, 2014
    • D. Meister
    • English
    Human factors measurement has characteristics that set it apart from psychological or engineering measurement and for that reason, human factors testing and evaluation deserves special treatment. The many excellent texts available in the behavioral area do not give an adequate picture of this topic, and this is particularly unfortunate because testing and evaluation (T&E) is an integral part of human-machine system design and operation. The emphasis in this book is on why and how to conduct such testing. One of its outstanding features is its pragmatism; based on his past experience in system testing, the author recognizes the difficulties that occur in testing and indicates how these may be overcome or minimized. Special attention has been paid to the context in which T&E is conducted. Although the book contains detailed procedures for performing T&E, the logic and the conceptual foundation of testing have not been overlooked. Comparisons are made with laboratory-centered experimentation. For those with research interests, the author points out the many research questions that can be answered by system testing. An illustrative case history of a T&E program for a fictional system has been included to provide ``real life'' context. Special problem areas in T&E are emphasized, in particular human error data collection, the evaluation of computerized systems and software, the measurement of maintenance technician and team performance; workload and training effectiveness testing. Special attention is also paid to environmental testing (e.g. temperature, lighting, noise, vibration, etc.). One chapter reviews all the relevant T&E literature including government documents that may not be readily available to the general reader. As part of the preparation for writing this text a survey was made of 45 distinguished T&E specialists in order to determine their characteristic T&E practices.The book will be useful not only to the human factors professional who specializes in T&E, but to all students and practitioners interested in human factors and work measurement.

  • Control in Power Electronics and Electrical Drives

    Proceedings of the Third IFAC Symposium, Lausanne, Switzerland, 12-14 September 1983
    • 1st Edition
    • June 28, 2014
    • R. Zwicky
    • English
    Contains 97 papers which provide a valuable overview of the latest technical innovations in this rapidly expanding field. Areas of development which receive particular attention include the emergence of power switching transistors, the application of microprocessors to regulation and control of static converters and electrical drives, the use of more sophisticated control strategies and the utilization of power electronics in new application fields.

  • The Fix-Point Approach to Interdependent Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 132
    • June 28, 2014
    • H. Wold
    • English
    Contributions to Economic Analysis, 132: The Fix-Point Approach to Interdependent Systems focuses on the Fix-Point method for the estimation of interdependent systems, including the Algebraic Fix-Point, Parametric Fix-Point, and Parametric Fractional Fix-Point methods. The selection first ponders on the fix-point approach to interdependent systems, iterative algorithms for fix-point estimation, and GEID specification. Discussions focus on the GEID estimator, convergence to multiple parameter sets, design of iterative algorithms, and challenges of simultaneous equations systems. The text then takes a look at the Parametric Fix-Point (PFP) and the Algebraic Fix-Point (AFP) methods; estimation of real-world models by fix-point and other methods; and a search for asymptotically efficient estimators. Topics include autoregressive errors, estimation of the Klein-Goldberger model, estimation of a model of the Czechoslovak economy, and the Parametric Fractional Fix-Point (PFFP) and Parametric Recursive Fix-Point (PRFP) methods. The text elaborates on fix-point estimates of the structure of a model using different Y proxy starts; analysis of the nonlinear Klein-Goldberger model using fix-point estimation and other methods; and fix-point estimation in interdependent systems with specification errors. The selection is a vital reference for researchers interested in the Fix-Point method for the estimation of interdependent systems.

  • Automatic Control in Space 1985

    Proceedings of the Tenth IFAC Symposium, Toulouse, France, 24-28 June 1985
    • 1st Edition
    • June 28, 2014
    • J. P. Chretien
    • English
    Presents an authoritative overview of the recent developments and technical advances in the applications of automated control to space technology. Topics covered include: geostationary satellites, scientific satellites, flexible systems, low earth orbit satellites, orbit and trajectory control, component technology, platforms, rendez-vous and docking (RVD) and manipulators. Contains 39 research and review papers.

  • Simulation of Control Systems

    Selected Papers from the IFAC Symposium, Vienna, Austria, 22-26 September, 1986
    • 1st Edition
    • June 28, 2014
    • F. Breitenecker + 2 more
    • English
    This volume investigates simulation and computer-aided control system designs. The book covers the use of models and program packages, their theoretical aspects and practical applications, and uses illustrative case studies to give a comprehensive view of this fast developing science.

  • Multilingual Glossary of Automatic Control Technology

    English - French - German - Russian - Italian - Spanish - Japanese
    • 1st Edition
    • June 28, 2014
    • D. T. Broadbent + 1 more
    • English
    Extensively revised and updated to include the Japanese language, this glossary contains over 2000 detailed definitions of terms in automatic control technology

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