CHAPTER1Introduction to Control SystemsThere are, in general, no unique solutions to the following exercises andproblems. Other equally valid block diagrams may be submitted by thestudent.ExercisesE1.1A microprocessor controlled laser system:ControllerErrorCurrent i(t)PoweroutDesiredpoweroutputMeasuredpower-LaserProcessprocessorMicro-PowerSensorMeasurementE1.2A driver controlled cruise control system:DesiredspeedFoot pedalActualautospeedVisual indicationof speedController-ProcessMeasurementDriverCar andEngineSpeedometerE1.3Although the principle of conservation of momentum explains much ofthe process of fly-casting, there does not exist a comprehensive scientificexplanation of how a fly-fisher uses the small backward and forward mo-tion of the fly rod to cast an almost weightless fly lure long distances (the1Preview Mode
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