Sampling and Data reconstruction. Z-transforms and state variable descriptions of discrete time systems. Linear quadratic optimal control and state estimation. Quantization and other non-linearities. Computer simulations and/or laboratory implementation of real time control systems. Analysis of system behavior using discrete time model and evaluation of the system performance. Discrete controller design techniques such as root locus, frequency response and state space techniques. Evaluate and test the system performance using digital simulations. (Also offered as AE 5371).