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This book brings together a range of topics on control using computers, real- time computing, and construction of complex systems to provide detailed coverage of the practical problems of implementing digital control algorithms. First introduces fundamental concepts of real-time computer control; and then considers computer hardware requirements for real-time applications; DDC control algorithms and their implementation; languages for real-time applications; operating systems; real-time systems development methodologies (e.g., MASCOT and YOURDON); design analysis; and dependability, fault detection and fault tolerance. For engineers who want to keep pace with changing technology.