Settling time formulae for the design of control systems with linear closed loop dynamics

Two settling time formulae are numerically derived with the 5% and 2% criteria for the
step responses of control systems having linear closed loop dynamics that may be designed by the
method of pole assignment to have multiple closed loop poles. The formula is shown to be accurate
for closed loop systems of up to tenth order. To clarify the use of the formulae, model based and robust
control system designs are carried out for a high precision vacuum air bearing application and
experimental results presented.

Citation:
Dodds, S.J. (2008) ‘Settling time formulae for the design of control systems with linear closed loop dynamics’ Proceedings of Advances in Computing and Technology, (AC&T) The School of Computing and Technology 3rd Annual Conference, University of East London, pp.31-39.