Question

One class of methods synthesizes these systems by minimizing a linear fractional transformation in the H-infinity norm. The behavior at different gain parameters of a function that describes the effect of these systems can be visualized using a root-locus (15[1]-5[1])plot in one technique for (15[1])analyzing these systems’ stability. Transfer functions of these mechanisms (15[1])can be tuned by the use of three correcting terms known as the (*) proportional, integral, and derivative, (10[3])or PID. Closed examples of these mechanisms (10[1])use a set point to adjust a process variable, such as in a thermostat (10[1])that attempts to reach a reference temperature. For 10 points, name these feedback or feedforward mechanisms that underlie dynamical control systems. ■END■

ANSWER: controllers [or control loops; prompt on control systems or control methods until “control” is read; accept closed or open or feedback or feedforward in front of either of these answers; prompt on control or governor or speed limiter; accept specific types of controller such as PID controller or programmable logic controller]
<Ankit Aggarwal, Other Science - Engineering and Applied>
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Billy BusseBHSUCurse you, Periplus the Platypus!38-5
Rein OtsasonThe CanadiansQuasicrystal Silence3815
Anderson Wangremembrance of lost timeThe Plague (anime)" was redirected to: "Oran High School Host Club4315
Aseem KeyalThe Catastrophic Implosion of Packet SubI prefer really not to speak. If I speak I’m in big trouble5215
Seth Ebnerwave2: trimming membership codes 9655377758gpEvans Hall destruction awaiters6910
Iain CarpenterDon't be Afraid, the Clown's Afraid TooI would prefer not to6910
Jaimie CarlsonTeach Us to Outgrow Our LadnessIn Search of Things Past6910
Earthflax GeologybuzzerThe anti-STOON-dahl cabal (the tall Keyal et al.)Saint Peter Andre 30007610
Charles HangHang et al., Robert Browning[moderator voice] yes that is so tenpointscore! is your team feeling bonuspilled?9010

Summary

2023 Chicago Open08/05/2023Y989%33%11%63.25