Mathematical modeling and simulation using LabVIEW and LabVIEW MathScript

Abstract

There are numerous uses of simulation, starting from simulation of simple electric circuits to complex tasks such as electromagnetic fields, heat transfer through materials, networking, computer circuits, game programming, electron flow in semiconductors, or beam loading with the ultimate objective of providing illustrations of concepts that are not easily visualized and difficult to understand. Simulators are also used as an adjunct to and, in some cases such as distance learning courses, as a substitute for actual laboratory experiments. LabVIEW and LabVIEW MathScript are currently used in a number of science, engineering and technology programs and industries for simulation and analysis. This paper will discuss design and development of interactive instructional modules for Control Systems and Numerical Analysis Courses using LabVIEW and LabVIEW MathScript. © 2012 American Society for Engineering Education.