ASE 370L - Flight Control Systems - Spring 2012 Syllabus

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ASE 370L Flight Control Systems (Spring 2012) syllabus outlines course goals and learning outcomes for classical and modern control theory applied to single-input, single-output aerospace systems. It covers stability and performance measures, Routh–Hurwitz analysis, root locus, and frequency response methods including Bode and Nyquist, plus full-state feedback pole placement in state space. Prerequisite knowledge includes linear systems theory, Laplace transforms, ordinary differential equations, and Matlab familiarity, emphasizing feedback control’s role in high-performance flight applications and curriculum follow-on design courses.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics ASE 370L Flight Control Systems SPRING 2012 SYLLABUS Unique Number: 13455 Instructor: Dr. Belinda G. Marchand WRW408B, 471-7034 Office Hours: (By appointment only between 12:30-1:00PM on TTh) [Email:](Email: marchand@mail.utexas.edu)[ ](Email: marchand@mail.utexas.edu)[marchand@mail.utexas.edu](Email: marchand@mail.utexas.edu) Time: TTh 11:00 PM –12:30PM Location: WRW 113 Teaching Assistant: Bonnie Prado Office: WRW 408D,(512) 471-1813 [Email:](Email: bonnie.prado@mail.utexas.edu)[ ](Email: bonnie.prado@mail.utexas.edu)[bonnie.prado@mail.utexas.edu](Email: bonnie.prado@mail.utexas.edu) [Office Hours: TBD](Office Hours: TBD) (or by Appointment) Web Page: [http://courses.utexas.edu](http://courses.utexas.edu) All class announcements are sent through the course website on blackboard. On the first day of class, all students should log on to blackboard using their EID to verify they can access the page 11F FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS (13730). Students who are unable to access this site must notify the instructor immediately to avoid missing out on important notices and emails. The subject of emails sent through blackboard is preceded by the identifier “2011_fall_13730_ASE_370L” Students are responsible for ensuring that their email program and/or provider does not block these messages or tag them as SPAM. Catalog Description: Fundamentals of linear control analysis and design for single-input, single-output systems; stability and performance measures; Routh Hurwitz analysis; root locus methods; frequency response (Bode and Nyquist); introduction to full-state feedback. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade ofat least C-or registration for Aerospace Engineering 367K. Course Objectives: The main objective is to introduce the student to the fundamentals of systems theory with emphasis on control system design and analysis. Classical control theory in the frequency domain and modern control theory in the state-space are effectively mixed to provide the student with a modern view of systems theory. The primary role of control systems in high-performance aerospace applications is emphasized. Prerequisites: ASE330M – Linear Systems and ASE367K – Flight Dynamics Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Students Should Have Before Entering This Course: Students should have a working knowledge of ordinary differential equations and solution methods, and should have significant experience developing mathematical models of simple electro-mechanical systems (such as mass-spring-damper systems) starting from basic principles (Newton’s laws, conservation of momentum, etc.) . Students should have a fundamental understanding of linear systems theory, including convolution and the application of Laplace transforms. Familiarity with Matlab is essential. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Students Gain from this Course (Learning Outcomes): Students will understand the fundamentals of system theory, including a working knowledge of classical and modern control system design and analysis for single-input, single-output systems. Students will be able to design and analyze control systems using root locus methods, frequency response methods (including Bode and Nyquist methods), and full-state feedback pole placement methods in the state-space. Students will develop a basic understanding of the notion of system stability and relative stability using RouthHurwitz methods, gain and phase margin notions from Bode and Nyquist, and by associating the location of system poles (eigenvalues for state-space models) on the s-plane with system response. System performance for standard test signals will be introduced, including both transient and steady-state response. Impact On Subsequent Courses In Curriculum: The material in this course is essential in the design courses that follow that requ

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What topics are included in the ASE 370L Flight Control Systems catalog description?

The syllabus covers linear control analysis and design for SISO systems, stability and performance measures, Routh–Hurwitz, root locus, and frequency response using Bode and Nyquist, followed by an introduction to full-state feedback.

What are the course learning outcomes after completing ASE 370L?

Students gain fundamentals of classical and modern control design/analysis for SISO systems, including root locus, frequency-response methods (Bode/Nyquist), and full-state feedback pole placement, along with an understanding of stability and relative stability.

What prerequisites and background knowledge are required before entering the course?

Students should have credit in the stated prerequisites and be prepared with ordinary differential equations and modeling of basic electro-mechanical systems. Familiarity with linear systems theory, convolution, Laplace transforms, and Matlab is emphasized.

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