THE APPLICATION OF DESCRIBING FUNCTION THEORY TO RAMP INPUTS AND DISSYMMETRIC NONLINEARITIES

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Abstract:

A generalized describing function is derived for a dissymmetric relay with DC components in both the input and output paths. Methods of evaluating the DC components are discussed. The describing function is applied to the analysis of step and disturbance inputs. The describing function is modified to allow computation of the DC and sinusoidal components of the error signal when a ramp input is applied. The applicability of the method in various situations is discussed. The validity of the describing function analysis was investigated by comparing calculated responses with actual system response, as simulated on the analog computer.

Author(s):
Miller, Donald A. ; Kattmann, Roger H.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0096

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Approved For Public Release
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Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Counter WMD
Descriptor(s):
*SERVOMECHANISMS, ANALOG COMPUTERS, DIRECT CURRENT, ERRORS, FEEDBACK, FUNCTIONS(MATHEMATICS), HYSTERESIS, INPUT OUTPUT DEVICES, RELAYS, SIMULATION, THEORY, VOLTAGE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Report Date:
1962 Jan 01