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Ae 103 ab - Aerospace Control Systems

Ae 103 ab

Aerospace Control Systems

9 units (3-0-6)   |  first, second terms
Prerequisites: ACM 104, as well as ACM 100 a (or equivalent), can be taken concurrently.

Part a: Linear state space systems, including concepts of controllability/reachability and observability. State feedback and optimal control. Frequency domain tools (Bode plots, Nyquist analysis, input/output performance). Part b: Optimization-based design of control systems, including optimal control and receding horizon control. Introductory random processes and optimal estimation. Kalman filtering and nonlinear filtering methods for autonomous systems.

Instructor: Rahmani
Published Date: Aug. 12, 2025