Introduction to state-space methods covers feedback control; state-space representation of dynamic systems and dynamics of linear systems; frequency-domain analysis; controllability and observability; shaping the dynamic response; more. 1986 edition.

Preface
1. Feedback Control
2. State-Space Representation of Dynamic Systems
3. Dynamics of Linear Systems
4. Frequency-Domain Analysis
5. Controllability and Observability
6. Shaping the Dynamic Response
7. Linear Observers
8. Compensator Design by the Separation Principle
9. Linear, Quadratic Optimum Control
10. Random Processes
11. Kalman Filters: Optimum Observers
Appendix
Bibliography
Indexes