Distance learning applied to control engineering laboratories

Distance learning is an emerging paradigm where students, teachers, and equipment may be at different geographic locations. At the College of Engineering of Oregon State University, we have developed and demonstrated an innovative real-time remote-access control engineering teaching laboratory. Our...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on education 1996-08, Vol.39 (3), p.320-326
Main Authors: Aktan, B., Bohus, C.A., Crowl, L.A., Shor, M.H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer aided instruction
Control engineering
Education
Educational institutions
Internet
Power control
Power engineering and energy
Reliability engineering
Remote laboratories
Software safety
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Summary:Distance learning is an emerging paradigm where students, teachers, and equipment may be at different geographic locations. At the College of Engineering of Oregon State University, we have developed and demonstrated an innovative real-time remote-access control engineering teaching laboratory. Our remote laboratory uses the Internet to provide complete access to the usual laboratory facilities. In addition, remote power control, network reliability, and safety features are integrated into our experimental hardware and software design. Remotely located students are able to develop, compile, debug, and run controllers in real time on the experiments in our laboratory. Students can watch the experiment in real time from a remote workstation, hear the sounds in the laboratory, and interact with other laboratory users. Students can effectively use the laboratory from anywhere on the Internet.
ISSN:0018-9359
1557-9638
DOI:10.1109/13.538754