Parker, Sydney R.2022-09-232022-09-231966196613858002https://hdl.handle.net/10657/11940This thesis presents a comprehensive analysis and comparison of the relative effects of cascade and feedback compensation upon the steady-state and dynamic performance of feedback control systems. In particular, system sensitivity, steady-state system error and actuating signal, log-modulus response, and pole-zero considerations are investigated for cascade compensation and various forms of feedback compensation. Equations relating equivalent feedback and cascade compensators for a given uncompensated plant and an overall system transfer function are developed. Conditions are specified for the realizability of feedback compensators as R-C networks. Specific advantages and limitations of the various modes of compensation are noted and general insight is provided into the relative suitability of cascade and feedback compensation for a given system and set of performance specifications.application/pdfenThis item is protected by copyright but is made available here under a claim of fair use (17 U.S.C. Section 107) for non-profit research and educational purposes. Users of this work assume the responsibility for determining copyright status prior to reusing, publishing, or reproducing this item for purposes other than what is allowed by fair use or other copyright exemptions. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires express permission of the copyright holder.Thesisreformatted digital