AME 552 Nonlinear Control Systems

Units: 4
Terms Offered: Sp

Phase plane, describing function, applications to mechanical and aerospace systems. Lyapunov stability theory. Popov theorem. Circle criterion. Lyapunov redesign. Sliding mode control. Backstepping. Passivity.
Prerequisite: AME 541 or EE 585
Recommended Preparation: Background in dynamics and classical control system
Instruction Mode: Lecture
Grading Option: Letter