Mathematical Preliminaries – Review of Laplace transforms, Fourier transforms, linear algebra and ordinary differential equations. Brief review of classical control theory – Transient response and frequency response of linear time invariant systems, Root locus, Bode and Nyquist plots, Stability criterion. Introduction to state space approach – Motivation, Canonical representations and solutions, Stability analysis, Controllability and Observability, Control design based on state space approach, Observers, Introduction to Lyapunov function based analysis. Longitudinal control of automobiles – Engine control systems: Mathematical models, Lambda control, Idle speed control and Knock control; Driveline control; Brake control systems: Control of hydraulic and air brake systems, Antilock Braking Systems; Adaptive Cruise Control. Lateral control of automobiles – Mathematical models, Steering control. Control of automobile suspensions – Active and semi-active suspensions, Mathematical models and Control design.
- Teacher: shankarram Shankar Ram C S