CLADP - THE CAMBRIDGE LINEAR ANALYSIS AND DESIGN PROGRAMS USER REFERENCE MANUAL (4TH ISSUE: APRIL 1983).

CLADP is an engineering software program developed at Cambridge University for the interactive computer aided design of feedback control systems. CLADP contains a wide range of tools for the analysis of complex systems, and the assessment of their performance when feedback control is applied, thus enabling control systems to be designed to meet difficult performance objectives. The range of tools within CLADP include the latest techniques in the field whose central theme is the extension of classical frequency domain concepts (well known and well proven for single loop systems) to multivariable or multiloop systems, and by making extensive use of graphical presentation information is provided in a readily understood form.

Countering design exclusion

An in-depth understanding of inclusive design can be gained from the investigation of design exclusion. The general assessment methodology and feature-based expert assessment are described in the report, supported by a series of case studies. Research questions based on the industry investigation are raised to show the direction of further study, which focuses on generating effective, practical and accessible design support tools (knowledge tools and technical tools).