Symbolic analysis of linear dynamic systems

A new approach to analysis of linear stationary time-continuous dynamic systems is proposed. The system response and its transfer functions are determined by computer-aided automated symbolic analysis in terms of the Laplace operator s and the system parameters given by symbols or symbolic expressions. A tool for symbolic analysis, the program SALTIS, is presented. The advantages of the new approach over the classical manual response derivation and numerical response simulation are discussed. A real-life example is demonstrated to illustrate the concept. The applications of the new approach are targeted at analysis, design, and education concerning linear dynamic systems.