Control theory is the interdisciplinary branch of engineering and mathematics that deals with the behavior of dynamical systems. The desired outcome is known as a reference. When one or more output variables in a system need to follow a certain reference over time, a controller manipulates the input to a system in order to obtain the desired effect on the output of the system.
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CSG is comprised of professionals from various fields, interested in promoting the understanding of perceptual control theory. An overview of PCT is presented, with demos and explanations, selected articles about PCT, and a discussion e-mail list.
http://www.perceptualcontroltheory.org/
Devoted to everything related to control theory, the purpose of this site is to house all of the knowledge people wish to share about control theory, its wiki-based platform encouraging collaboration among registered contributors. The wiki portion of the site permits the sharing of theory, code and suggestions,while its accompanying forum may be used for the asking and answering of questions.
http://wikis.controltheorypro.com/
International Association of Applied Control Theory
The IAACT is an educational organization focused on learning and teaching the ideas of perceptual control theory, offering a certification program to assist practitioners in the fields of counseling, addictions, education, management, recreation, health, government and justice. Its mission and organizational structure are defined, including its faculty, course descriptions and schedules, and membership policies.
http://www.iaact.com/
