open-loop control

[ˈoʊpən luːp kənˈtroʊl]
nounpl: open-loop controls
controle em malha aberta
1. A control system that operates without feedback, where the output is not measured or compared to the desired input
A washing machine on a fixed cycle operates as an open-loop control system since it doesn't monitor water level to adjust the cycle.
Uma máquina de lavar roupa em ciclo fixo funciona como um sistema de controle em malha aberta, pois não monitora o nível de água para ajustar o ciclo.
2. A system where control actions are predetermined and executed without real-time adjustments based on system performance
Traffic light timing using open-loop control follows a preset schedule regardless of actual vehicle flow.
O cronograma de semáforos usando controle em malha aberta segue um horário pré-definido independentemente do fluxo real de veículos.
This is a technical term widely used in engineering, automation, and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian universities and industries, 'controle em malha aberta' is the standard terminology taught in control systems courses. The concept is fundamental to understanding automation and robotics, making it essential vocabulary for engineers and technicians across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
open-loop systemnon-feedback controlfeedforward control
Antonyms / Antônimos
closed-loop controlfeedback controlclosed-loop system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controle em malha aberta
Standard technical term used in engineering and automation contexts
Portugal
controlo em malha aberta
Portuguese spelling variant using 'controlo' instead of 'controle'
Technical Academia
sistema de controle sem realimentação
Alternative formal description emphasizing the absence of feedback

Related Words

feedbackclosed-loop controlcontrol systemactuatorsensorsystem response

Related Idioms & Phrases

flying blind
shooting in the dark
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