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Sensors, Signals and Control
Unit information: Sensors, Signals and Control in 2017/18
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| Unit name |
Sensors, Signals and Control |
| Unit code |
AENG31300 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
H/6
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| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
|
| Unit director |
Professor. Tom Richardson |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None
|
| Co-requisites |
None
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| School/department |
Department of Aerospace Engineering |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Engineering |
Description including Unit Aims
An introduction to the fundamental theory of sensing and control systems in the context of aerospace engineering, including sensor types and characteristcs; signal processing; and core feedback control concepts.
Aims:
- To introduce the fundamentals of sensor behaviour and signal processing techniques.
- To introduce design and analysis of control systems, with particular reference to aerospace applications.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the unit students will:
- be able to characterise sensors and their outputs;
- be able to apply linear systems theory to signal generation and processing;
- be aware of the implications of systems which work with sampled data;
- understand the steps involved in formulating control system problems and be able to identify important system performance criteria e.g. gain and phase margin, bandwidth, steady state error and stability;
- be able to conduct outline design studies for control systems and be aware of the design trade-off inherent in specifying effective compensation schemes.
Teaching Information
- 48 Lectures of 1 hour, including 4 examples classes (2 Hours each) and 3 mid-course tests (1 Hour each) done in normal lecture time.
- Quanser 3DoF control lab.
Assessment Information
- 70% - 3 Hour Examination in May/June.
- 15% - Sensors & Signals coursework. * 5% for Lab in week 10 and 2.5% for each progress test.
- 15% - Quanser Control Lab Assignment.
Reading and References
- Lynn, P. An Introduction to the Analysis and Processing of Signals, Hemisphere. 9780891169819, 1989, TK5102.5 LYN
- Rangan et al Instrumentation - Devices and Systems, TK7878
- Bryson, Control of Spacecraft and Aircraft, TL3260
- James, Advanced Modern Engineering Mathematics, TA330
- Franklin et al, Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems, TJ216
- Ogata, Modern Control Engineering, Prentice Hall, TJ213OGA
- Dorf & Bishop, Modern Control Systems, Pearson, TJ213DOR
