Continuous System Simulation

The principles of modelling. An introduction to simulation methods. Problem organisation for continuous system simulation. The principles of numerical modelling. Sampled-data models and operator methods. The principles of equation-oriented simulation software. The principles of block diagram-oriented simulation tools. Simple examples using common simulation tools. Internal verification and external validation. Case study I - a two-tank liquid level control system. Case study II - an aircraft automatic landing system. Case study III - respiratory gas-exchange process simulation. Case study IV - a simulation model of active skeletal muscle. Real-time simulation. Current trends in continuous system simulation. Appendices. Index.