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TTK4115

Linear System Theory

Credits 7.5
Level Third-year courses, level III
Course start Autumn 2018
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Portfolio assessment

About

About the course

Course content

Theory for linear multivariable systems, state space models, discretization, canonical forms and realizations, Lyapunov stability, controllability and observability, state feedback, LQ control, state estimation, the Kalman filter, descriptions of stochastic processes and random signals.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
Detailed knowledge about state space representation of linear time invariant systems in continuous and discrete time. Knowledge about representation and characterization of random signals in linear systems. Detailed knowledge about fundamental concepts like controlability, observability, and stability for linear multivariable systems. Substantial knowedge about methods for construction of multivariable controllers for linear systems, and algorithms and methods for state estimation and use of state estimation for feedback in linear control systems. Knowledge of linearization of nonlinear systems and use of extended Kalman filtering for state estimation in nonlinear systems.

Skills:
Being able to formulate specifications and dynamic models as a basis for design of linear control systems and state estimators under influence of noise and disturbances. Being able to transform models between continuous and discrete time, and between state space and transfer function matrix representations. Being able to design and tune parameters of controllers with LQ and pole placement. Being able to design and tune parameters of observers and Kalman filters. Being able to apply linear algebra and Matlab for analysis and design of linear control systems. Being able to apply Simulink for rapid prototyping and experimental testing of control systems.

General competence:
Understand strengths and limitations of theoretical analysis versus experimental testing. Good system understanding, i.e. how sub-systems consisting of hardware, software, physical systems and humans interact. Have a solid basis for advanced studies in control engineering.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, two compulsory projects, compulsory assignments.

Compulsory assignments

  • Øvinger

Further on evaluation

Portfolio evaluation is the basis for the final grade in the subject. Parts of the portfolio are final exam in writing 50% and project assignments 50%. The result for each part is given in percentage units, while evaluation of the entire portfolio (the final grade) is given as a letter.
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.
In the case that the student receives an F/Fail as a final grade after both ordinary and re-sit exam, then the student must retake the course in its entirety. Submitted work that counts towards the final grade will also have to be retaken

Course materials

Information will be given when the course starts.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SIE3015 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Engineering Cybernetics

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2018

Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 50/100 Examination aids Code D Date 2018-12-07 Time 09:00 Duration 4 hours
Place and room for skriftlig eksamen

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Idrettssenteret (Dragvoll)
Room DI172
Room Storhall del 1
Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL120
Room SL310 turkis sone
Arbeider
Weighting 50/100

Re-sit examination - Summer 2019

Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 50/100 Examination aids Code D Duration 4 hours Place and room Not specified yet.
Arbeider
Weighting 50/100