| Control of Complex Systems 2001 Edition Contributor(s): Aström, Karl J. (Editor), Albertos, Pedro (Editor), Blanke, Mogens (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1852333243 ISBN-13: 9781852333249 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2000 Annotation: The world of artificial systems is reaching hitherto undreamed-of levels of complexity. Surface traffic, electricity distribution, mobile communications, etc., demonstrate that problems are arising that are beyond classical scientific or engineering knowledge. In order that our ability to control such systems should not be hindered by lack of comprehension, there is an on-going effort to understand them. This book is an example of the types of approach that European researchers are using to tackle problems derived from systems' complexity. It has grown out of activities in the Control of Complex Systems (COSY) research program the goals of which are to promote multi-disciplinary activity leading to a deeper understanding and further development of control technologies for complex systems and if possible, to develop the theory underlying such systems. The material in this book represents a selection of the results of the COSY program and is organised as a collection of essays of varying nature: surveys of essential areas, discussion of specific problems, case studies, and benchmark problems. Topics covered include: Modelling complex physical systems; Passivity-based control of non-linear systems; Aspects of fault identification and fault tolerance; Control design; Learning control; Satellite attitude control. Complex systems appear in many different fields and for this reason this book should be of interest to scientists, researchers and industrial engineers with a broad spectrum of experience. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Engineering (general) - Technology & Engineering | Automation - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Design - Product |
| Dewey: 620.004 |
| LCCN: 00044576 |
| Physical Information: 1.24" H x 6.5" W x 9.66" (1.86 lbs) 482 pages |
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| Publisher Description: The world of artificial systems is reaching complexity levels that es- cape human understanding. Surface traffic, electricity distribution, air- planes, mobile communications, etc., are examples that demonstrate that we are running into problems that are beyond classical scientific or engi- neering knowledge. There is an ongoing world-wide effort to understand these systems and develop models that can capture its behavior. The reason for this work is clear, if our lack of understanding deepens, we will lose our capability to control these systems and make they behave as we want. Researchers from many different fields are trying to understand and develop theories for complex man-made systems. This book presents re- search from the perspective of control and systems theory. The book has grown out of activities in the research program Control of Complex Systems (COSY). The program has been sponsored by the Eu- ropean Science Foundation (ESF) which for 25 years has been one of the leading players in stimulating scientific research. ESF is a European asso- ciation of more than 60 leading national science agencies spanning more than 20 countries. ESF covers has standing committees in Medical Sci- ences, Life and Environmental Sciences, Physical and Engineering Sci- ences, Humanities and Social Sciences. The COSY program was ESF's first activity in the Engineering Sciences. The program run for a period of five years starting January 1995. |