MATLAB is a high-level language and environment for numerical
computation, visualization, and programming. Using MATLAB, you can
analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models and applications.
The language, tools, and built-in math functions enable you to explore
multiple approaches and reach a solution faster than with spreadsheets
or traditional programming languages, such as C/C++ or Java.
MATLAB Control Systems Engineering
introduces you to the MATLAB language with practical hands-on
instructions and results, allowing you to quickly achieve your goals. In
addition to giving an introduction to the MATLAB environment and MATLAB
programming, this book provides all the material needed to design and
analyze control systems using MATLAB’s specialized Control Systems
Toolbox. The Control Systems Toolbox offers an extensive range of tools
for classical and modern control design. Using these tools you can
create models of linear time-invariant systems in transfer function,
zero-pole-gain or state space format. You can manipulate both
discrete-time and continuous-time systems and convert between various
representations. You can calculate and graph time response, frequency
response and loci of roots. Other functions allow you to perform pole
placement, optimal control and estimates. The Control System Toolbox is
open and extendible, allowing you to create customized M-files to suit
your specific applications.