Computer models of process dynamics : from Newton to energy fields /: from Newton to energy fields. (2022)
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- Computer models of process dynamics : from Newton to energy fields /: from Newton to energy fields. (2022)
- Main Title:
- Computer models of process dynamics : from Newton to energy fields
- Further Information:
- Note: Olis Harold Rubin.
- Authors:
- Rubin, Olis
- Contents:
- 1. Introduction 1.1 Engineering Uses of Computer Models 1.1.1 Mission Statement 1.2 The Subject Matter 1.3 Mathematical Material 1.4 Some Remarks Bibliography 2 From Computer Hardware to Software 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Computing Machines 2.2.1 The Software Interface 2.3 Computer Programming 2.3.1 Algebraic Expressions 2.3.2 Math Functions 2.3.3 Computation Loops 2.3.4 Decisionmaking 2.3.5 Graphics 2.3.6 User Defined Functions 2.4 State Transition Machines 2.4.1 A Binary Signal Generator 2.4.2 Operational Control of an Industrial Plant 2.5 Difference Engines 2.5.1 Difference Equation to Calculate Compound Interest 2.6 Iterative Programming 2.6.1 Inverse Functions 2.7 Digital Simulation of Differential Equations 2.7.1 Rectangular Integration 2.7.2 Trapezoidal Integration 2.7.3 Second Order Integration 2.7.4 An Example 2.8 Discussion 2.9 Exercises References 3. Creative Thinking and Scientific Theories 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The Dawn of Astronomy 3.3 The Renaissance 3.3.1 Galileo 3.3.2 Newton 3.4 Electromagnetism 3.4.1 Magnetic Fields 3.4.2 Electromagnetic Induction 3.4.3 Electromagnetic Radiation 3.5 Aerodynamics 3.5.1 Vector Flow Fields 3.6 Discussion References 4. Calculus and the Compute r 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Mathematical Solution of Differential Equations 4.3 From Physical Analogs to Analog Computers 4.4 Picard's Method for Solving a Nonlinear Differential Equation 4.4.1 Mechanization of Picard's Method 4.4.2 Feedback Model of the Differential Equation 4.4.3 Approximate1. Introduction 1.1 Engineering Uses of Computer Models 1.1.1 Mission Statement 1.2 The Subject Matter 1.3 Mathematical Material 1.4 Some Remarks Bibliography 2 From Computer Hardware to Software 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Computing Machines 2.2.1 The Software Interface 2.3 Computer Programming 2.3.1 Algebraic Expressions 2.3.2 Math Functions 2.3.3 Computation Loops 2.3.4 Decisionmaking 2.3.5 Graphics 2.3.6 User Defined Functions 2.4 State Transition Machines 2.4.1 A Binary Signal Generator 2.4.2 Operational Control of an Industrial Plant 2.5 Difference Engines 2.5.1 Difference Equation to Calculate Compound Interest 2.6 Iterative Programming 2.6.1 Inverse Functions 2.7 Digital Simulation of Differential Equations 2.7.1 Rectangular Integration 2.7.2 Trapezoidal Integration 2.7.3 Second Order Integration 2.7.4 An Example 2.8 Discussion 2.9 Exercises References 3. Creative Thinking and Scientific Theories 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The Dawn of Astronomy 3.3 The Renaissance 3.3.1 Galileo 3.3.2 Newton 3.4 Electromagnetism 3.4.1 Magnetic Fields 3.4.2 Electromagnetic Induction 3.4.3 Electromagnetic Radiation 3.5 Aerodynamics 3.5.1 Vector Flow Fields 3.6 Discussion References 4. Calculus and the Compute r 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Mathematical Solution of Differential Equations 4.3 From Physical Analogs to Analog Computers 4.4 Picard's Method for Solving a Nonlinear Differential Equation 4.4.1 Mechanization of Picard's Method 4.4.2 Feedback Model of the Differential Equation 4.4.3 Approximate Solution by Taylor Series 4.5 Exponential Functions and Linear Differential Equations 4.5.1 Taylor Series to Approximate Exponential Functions 4.6 Sinusoidal Functions and Phasors 4.6.1 Taylor Series to Approximate Sinusoids 4.7 Bessel's Equation 4.8 Discussion 4.9 Exercises References 5. Science and Compute r Models 5.1 Introduction 5.2 A Planetary Orbit around a Stationary Sun 5.2.1 An Analytic Solution for Planetary Orbits 5.2.2 A Difference Equation to Model Planetary Orbits 5.3 Simulation of a Swinging Pendulum 5.3.1 A Graphical Construction to Show the Motion of a Pendulum 5.3.2 Truncation and Roundoff Errors 5.4 Lagrange's Equations of Motion 5.4.1 A Double Pendulum 5.4.2 A few Comments 5.4.3 Modes of Motion of a Double Pendulum 5.4.4 Structural Vibrations in an Aircraft 5.5 Discussion 5.6 Exercises References 6. Flight Simulators 6.1 Introduction 6.2 The Motion of an Aircraft 6.2.1 The Equations of Motion 6.3 &nbsp … (more)
- Edition:
- 1st
- Publisher Details:
- Hoboken : Wiley-IEEE Press
- Publication Date:
- 2022
- Extent:
- 1 online resource
- Subjects:
- 530.0285
Physics -- Data processing
Engineering -- Data processing
Economics -- Data processing
Computer simulation - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9781119885672
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781119885658
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