title: Applying linear systems analysis to dynamic behavior.
abstract: In this paper we present an abbreviated discussion of the linear systems analysis in the time domain. We then consider the qualitative character of the behavioral dynamics predicted using the linear form of the analysis. The analysis is then extended to a second-order form. We illustrate some relevant new features introduced by the second-order form with a special case example.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: McDowell
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bass
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kessel