Modeling Dynamic Systems with Simulink

Introduction

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The MathWorks at a Glance

Founded in 1984, privately held Consistently profitable, with annual double-digit growth since the companys founding Over 700 employees today, including 200 in product development

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The MATLAB Product Family

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Course Outline

Day One MATLAB Basics Creating a Model Simulating Dynamic Systems Day Two Advanced Simulation Concepts Working with Subsystems Working from the Command Line Writing S-Functions Optional Topics Control Design Digital Signal Processing Blockset
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Course Materials:

Class notebook 3.5 PC floppy disk - examples and exercises Mastering Simulink 4 Simulink Quick Reference

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Computer Setup

MATLAB Directory Structure: Base directory: c:\\matlabR12 Executables: c:\\matlabR12\bin Toolboxes: c:\\matlabR12\toolboxes

Course Directory Structure: Class directory: c:\class Examples: c:\class\simulink\examples Exercises: c:\class\simulink\exercises

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What can We Model with Simulink?

Just about anything you can model mathematically
Communications and satellite systems Ship systems

Aircraft and spacecraft dynamics and systems

Biological systems Monetary systems Automotive systems

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