MODERN CONTROL SYSTEMS
SOLUTION MANUAL
Richard C. Dorf Robert H. Bishop
University of California, Davis Marquette University
A companion to
MODERN CONTROL SYSTEMS
TWELFTH EDITION
Richard C.
Dorf Robert H.
Bishop
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C H A P T E R 1
Introduction to Control Systems
There are, in general, no unique solutions to the following exercises and
problems. Other equally valid block diagrams may be submitted by the
student.
Exercises
E1.1 A microprocessor controlled laser system:
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Controller Process
Erro Current i(t)
Desire r Micro Powe
- processo Laser r
power
d
output - out
rg
Measurement
r
Measure Power
d Sensor
power
E1.2 A driver controlled cruise control system:
Controller Process
Foot pedal Car and
Desired Actual
speed
- Driver
Measurement
Engine auto
speed
Speedometer
Visual indication of speed
E1.3 Although the principle of conservation of momentum explains much of
the process of fly-casting, there does not exist a comprehensive scientific
explanation 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 (the
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current world-record is 236 ft). The fly lure is attached to a short invisible
leader about 15-ft long, which is in turn attached to a longer and thicker
Dacron line. The objective is cast the fly lure to a distant spot with dead-
eye accuracy so that the thicker part of the line touches the water first
and then the fly gently settles on the water just as an insect might.
Wind
Controller
Fly- disturbanc Process
fisher e
Mind and Rod, line,
body of the Actual
Desired and cast position
fly-fisher
position of - of the fly
the fly
Measurement
Vision of
Visual indication the fly-fisher
of the position
of the fly
E1.4 An autofocus camera control system:
One-way trip time for the beam
K1 Conversion factor
(speed of light
or sound)
Bea
Distance to subject
Emitter/ m
Receiv
er Beam Subjec
return t Lens focusing motor
Lens