Chapter 3. Simulating a Model
In this chapter, we'll learn how to simulate a model. We'll start with a little theory about the solver and simulation time in order to understand the main concepts behind the Simulink engine. Then we will assemble the test system by putting together the cruise controller and the car model, and run various simulations. We'll be able to calibrate our cruise controller and we'll learn what really sets Simulink apart—many different source blocks and one mighty sink block, Scope.
The mandatory theory
Before starting the simulation, we'll have a closer look at how Simulink computes the simulation results, in order to be able to choose the appropriate simulation time and solver.
Let's build a simple system that finds the solution ...
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