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Lewis, Frank Leroy was born on May 11, 1949 in Wurzburg, Germany. Son of Frank Leroy and Ruth Evangeline (Shirley) Lewis.
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Robot Manipulator Control offers a complete survey of control systems for serial-link robot arms and acknowledges how robotic device performance hinges upon a well-developed control system. Containing over 750 essential equations, this thoroughly up-to-date Second Edition, the book explicates theoretical and mathematical requisites for controls design and summarizes current techniques in computer simulation and implementation of controllers. It also addresses procedures and issues in computed-torque, robust, adaptive, neural network, and force control. New chapters relay practical information on commercial robot manipulators and devices and cutting-edge methods in neural network control.
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The updated revision of the well-respected book on analyzing aircraft performance This Second Edition of the bestselling Aircraft Control and Simulation has been expanded and updated to include the latest technological advances in the field. In addition, a new section on basic aerodynamics, aircraft configuration, and static stability makes this complex material more accessible to beginners. This comprehensive guide discusses the fundamental principles and theory of aircraft control and simulation. It also covers modeling and dynamic analysis, stability evaluation, multivariable control theory, and computer-aided design techniques. The inclusion of topics from geodesy and gravitation lays the groundwork for a discussion of the theory for suborbital aircraft now under development. Special features of this new edition include: New and updated computer calculations using MATLAB(r) A new section on basic aerodynamics, aircraft configurations, and static stability Coverage of new MIMO design techniques, robustness theory, and nonlinear design Complete with examples of actual designs from the aircraft industry plus exercise problems, Aircraft Control and Simulation, Second Edition is an excellent reference for anyone involved in the design and modeling of aerospace vehicles and an outstanding text for both undergraduates and graduate students.
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Describes the use of optimal control and estimation in the design of robots, controlled mechanisms, and navigation and guidance systems. Covers control theory specifically for students with minimal background in probability theory. Presents optimal estimation theory as a tutorial with a direct, well-organized approach and a parallel treatment of discrete and continuous time systems. Gives practical examples and computer simulations. Provides enough mathematical rigor to put results on a firm foundation without an overwhelming amount of proofs and theorems.
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Get a complete understanding of aircraft control and simulation Aircraft Control and Simulation: Dynamics, Controls Design, and Autonomous Systems, Third Edition is a comprehensive guide to aircraft control and simulation. This updated text covers flight control systems, flight dynamics, aircraft modeling, and flight simulation from both classical design and modern perspectives, as well as two new chapters on the modeling, simulation, and adaptive control of unmanned aerial vehicles. With detailed examples, including relevant MATLAB calculations and FORTRAN codes, this approachable yet detailed reference also provides access to supplementary materials, including chapter problems and an instructor's solution manual. Aircraft control, as a subject area, combines an understanding of aerodynamics with knowledge of the physical systems of an aircraft. The ability to analyze the performance of an aircraft both in the real world and in computer-simulated flight is essential to maintaining proper control and function of the aircraft. Keeping up with the skills necessary to perform this analysis is critical for you to thrive in the aircraft control field. * Explore a steadily progressing list of topics, including equations of motion and aerodynamics, classical controls, and more advanced control methods * Consider detailed control design examples using computer numerical tools and simulation examples * Understand control design methods as they are applied to aircraft nonlinear math models * Access updated content about unmanned aircraft (UAVs) Aircraft Control and Simulation: Dynamics, Controls Design, and Autonomous Systems, Third Edition is an essential reference for engineers and designers involved in the development of aircraft and aerospace systems and computer-based flight simulations, as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate students studying mechanical and aerospace engineering.
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educator researcher electrical engineer
Lewis, Frank Leroy was born on May 11, 1949 in Wurzburg, Germany. Son of Frank Leroy and Ruth Evangeline (Shirley) Lewis.
Master of Business Administration in Electrical Engineering and Physics, Rice University, 1971, Master of Electrical Engineering, 1971. Master of Science in Aeronautical.
Systems, U. West Florida, 1977.
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering, Georgia Technology, 1981. assistant professor electrical engineering Georgia Institute Technology, Atlanta, 1981-1986, associate professor 1986-1990, professor, 1990.
Moncrief-O"Donnell professor electrical engineering University Texas, Arlington, 1990. Consultant Lockheed-Georgia, Marietta, 1983-1987.
Consultant/lecturer United Nations Umbrella Project, Warsaw, Poland, 1991.
Lt United States Navy, 1971—1981. Adjunct professor Georgia Institute of Technology, since 1990. Moncrief -O'Donnel endowed professor electrical engineering University Tex, Arlington, since 1990.
Assistant professor electrical engineering Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, 1981—1986, associate professor, 1986—1990, professor, 1990. Elected guest professor Sanghai Jiao Tong University, China. Member editorial board International Journal Intelligent Control and Systems, since 1995.
Steering committee member Center International Control, National University Singapore, 2004. Consultant, Lockheed, Georgia, Marietta, 1983—1987. Consultant, lecturer United Nations Umbrella Project, Warsaw, 1991.
Consulting professor South China University of Technology, 2004. Chartered engineer United Kingdom Engineering Council, 2006. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1971-1977.
(The updated revision of the well-respected book on analyz...)
(Get a complete understanding of aircraft control and simu...)
(This book covers optimal design for multi-input/multi-out...)
(There has been great interest in "universal controllers" ...)
(Robot Manipulator Control offers a complete survey of con...)
(This new, updated edition reflects major changes that hav...)
( This book provides techniques to produce robust, stable...)
(Describes the use of optimal control and estimation in th...)
Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Engineer of Year award Fort Worth section 1995, other awards). Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, National Academy of Engineering (commission on space station 1995), Control Systems Society ofIEEE (Board of Governors 1995, best paper award Dallas-Fort Worth chapter 1994), Sigma Xi (M. Ferst awards 1981, 84, Monie A. Ferst Best Paper award 1990). Current work: intelligent control, robotics, manufacturing, Subspecialty: Systems engineering, robotics, automation.
Married Galina Lewis. Children: Christopher Shirley, Roman Ivanov.