MAE 143ASignals and Systems
Dynamic modeling and vector differential equations. Concepts of state, input, output. Linearization around equilibria. Laplace transform, solutions to ODEs. Transfer functions and convolution representation of dynamic systems. Discrete signals, difference equations, z-transform. Continuous and discrete Fourier transform.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “MATH 20D or 21D, MATH 20E, MATH 18 or 20F or 31AH, or consent of instructor.”
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Winter (10 programs).
Required in (6)
- AeroEng w/Spec Aerothermodynam
- AeroEng w/Spec Astrodynm&SpcAp
- AeroEng w/Spec FlightDyn&Contl
- Aerospace Engineering (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering with a Specialization in Controls and Robotics (B.S.)
Courses that list MAE 143A as a prerequisite (1)
- MAE 143B Linear Control