Development of a Matlab-based Control System Laboratory

The aim of this project is to develop a Computer Aided Control System Design (CASCD) environment that
are typically utilised in an undergraduate controls laboratory. Due to their popularity and availability, MATLAB,
SIMULINK and the Real-Time Workshop toolbox are chosen as the prototyping environment. The following issues
should be addressed:

1. Standardisation: a consistent hardware interface to various laboratory apparatus and a consistent user
interface, for the following task: modelling, control design, data collection, parameter estimation, and real-time
experiment.

2. Control experiment via Internet: While the local real-time control could be extended for remote control via the
Internet, there will be some issues that are peculiar to Internet lab, e.g. all Internet experiments need to be selfresetting.
In addition, safety, security and user flexibilty are issues that need to be addressed 

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