Title :
Virtual and remote control laboratory development
Author :
Valera, Angel ; Díez, José Luis ; Vallés, Marina ; Albertos, Pedro
Author_Institution :
Dpto. Ingenieria de Sistemas y Autom., Univ. Politecnica de Valencia, Spain
Abstract :
This work describes Internet functions that include video file generation and real-time control as MWS (MATLAB Web server) features, which are useful for undergraduate courses. With these functions, using virtual processes, which in turn allow video animations of simulated processes, can enhance virtual laboratories. Furthermore, MWS allows the implementation of remote laboratories operating in batch mode. WinCom or any other suitable software can be used to implement online laboratories. These methodologies provide a straightforward approach for the developer of the teaching material, the control engineering lecturer, and a low-cost option for the student user.
Keywords :
Internet; computer aided instruction; control engineering education; process control; real-time systems; telecontrol; virtual reality; Internet; MATLAB Web server; real-time control; remote control laboratory development; undergraduate courses; video animation; video file generation; virtual laboratory; virtual processes; Application software; Computer languages; Costs; HTML; Internet; MATLAB; Mathematical model; Process control; Remote laboratories; Web server;
Journal_Title :
Control Systems, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCS.2005.1388798