Integrated Communication and Control Systems: Part I—Analysis

1988 ◽  
Vol 110 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoram Halevi ◽  
Asok Ray

Computer networking is a reliable and efficient means for communications between disparate and distributed components in complex dynamical processes like advanced aircraft, spacecraft, and autonomous manufacturing plants. The role of Integrated Communication and Control Systems (ICCS) is to coordinate and perform interrelated functions, ranging from real-time multi-loop control to information display and routine maintenance support. In ICCS, a feedback control loop is closed via the common communication channel which multiplexes digital data from the sensor to the controller and from the controller to the actuator along with the data traffic from other loops and management functions. Due to the asynchronous time-division multiplexing of the network protocol, time-varying and possibly stochastic delays are introduced in the control system, which degrade the system dynamic performance and are a source of potential instability. The paper is divided into two parts. In the first part, the delayed control system is represented by a finite-dimensional, time-varying, discrete-time model which is less complex than the existing continuous-time models for time-varying delays; this approach allows for simpler schemes for analysis and simulation of ICCS. The second part of the paper addresses ICCS design considerations and presents simulation results for certain operational scenarios of ICCS.

1988 ◽  
Vol 110 (4) ◽  
pp. 374-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asok Ray ◽  
Yoram Halevi

Asynchronous time-division multiplexed networks, used in Integrated Communication and Control Systems (ICCS), introduce time-varying and possibly stochastic delays in the feedback control loops. The objective of this on-going research is to develop a comprehensive methodology for the analysis and design of the above class of delayed control systems. In the first part [1] of this two-part paper, we developed a discrete-time, finite-dimensional, time-varying model of the delayed control system; necessary and sufficient conditions for system stability have been established for periodically varying delays. This second part elucidates the significance of the above model relative to the system dynamic performance as well as addresses major criteria for and outlines alternative analytical approaches to ICCS design. Pertinent concepts are illustrated by simulation.


1990 ◽  
Vol 112 (3) ◽  
pp. 357-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luen-Woei Liou ◽  
A. Ray

Networking in Integrated Communication and Control Systems (ICCS) introduces randomly varying delays which degrade the system dynamic performance and are a source of potential instability. In Part I [1] of this sequence of papers we developed a discrete-time, finite-dimensional model of the delayed control system for analysis and design of ICCS where the sensor and controller have identical sampling rates. In Part II [2] we proposed two alternative approaches for ICCS design, namely, identical and nonidentical sampling rates for sensor and controller. This Part III presents extended modeling of ICCS for nonidentical sensor and controller sampling rates. This model is also suitable for analyzing tracking problems, i.e., control systems with time-dependent reference inputs.


1990 ◽  
Vol 112 (3) ◽  
pp. 365-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Halevi ◽  
A. Ray

This paper presents statistical analysis of delays in Integrated Communication and Control System (ICCS) networks [1–4] that are based on asynchronous time-division multiplexing. The models are obtained in closed form for analyzing control systems with randomly varying delays. The results of this research are applicable to ICCS design for complex dynamical processes like advanced aircraft and spacecraft, autonomous manufacturing plants, and chemical and processing plants.


Author(s):  
I.N. Panteleymonov ◽  
A.V. Belozertsev ◽  
А.А. Monastyrenko

This work examines the problem of developing a highly reliable and universal communication and control system for unmanned aerial vehicles that provides uninterrupted operation regardless of the vehicles’ location and destination. For this purpose, it is proposed to create three digital data transmission networks: ground, air and satellite using a stack of TCP/IP protocols and modern methods of management, processing and display of information (SCADA-system). To improve reliability, survivability, stealth and noise immunity of the communication and control system of unmanned aerial vehicles it is proposed to transmit information in the optical and radio bands.


1991 ◽  
Vol 113 (4) ◽  
pp. 604-611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luen-Woei Liou ◽  
Asok Ray

Integrated Communication and Control Systems (ICCS), recently introduced and analyzed in a series of papers [1–7], are applicable to complex dynamical processes like advanced aircraft, spacecraft, automotive, and manufacturing processes. Time-division-multiplexed computer networks are employed in ICCS for exchange of information between spatially distributed plant components as well as for coordination of the diverse control and decision-making functions. Unfortunately, an ICCS network introduces randomly varying, distributed delays within the feedback loops in addition to the digital sampling and data processing delays. These network-induced delays degrade the system dynamic performance, and are a source of potential instability. This two-part paper presents the synthesis and performance evaluation of a stochastic optimal control law for ICCS. In this paper, which is the first of two parts, a state feedback control law for ICCS has been formulated by using the dynamic programming and optimality principle on a finite-time horizon. The control law is derived on the basis of a stochastic model of the plant which is augmented in state space to take into account the effects of randomly varying delays in the feedback loop. The second part [8] presents numerical analysis of the control law and its performance evaluation by simulation of the flight dynamic model of an advanced aircraft.


1990 ◽  
Vol 112 (4) ◽  
pp. 790-794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luen-Woei Liou ◽  
Asok Ray

In a two-part paper [1,2], Ray and Halevi reported modeling of Integrated Communication and Control Systems (ICCS). Varying and distributed delays are introduced in the control system due to asynchronous time-division multiplexing in the communication network. This correspondence illustrates the relationship of Ray and Halevi’s approach to that of Kalman and Bertram [3] under nonsynchronous sampling.


2010 ◽  
Vol 136 ◽  
pp. 153-157
Author(s):  
Yu Hong Du ◽  
Xiu Ming Jiang ◽  
Xiu Ren Li

To solve the problem of detecting the permeability of the textile machinery, a dedicated test system has been developed based on the pressure difference measuring method. The established system has a number of advantages including simple, fast and accurate. The mathematical model of influencing factors for permeability is derived based on fluid theory, and the relationship of these parameters is achieved. Further investigations are directed towards the inherent characteristics of the control system. Based on the established model and measuring features, an information fusion based clustering control system is proposed to implement the measurement. Using this mechanical structure, a PID control system and a cluster control system have been developed. Simulation and experimental tests are carried out to examine the performance of the established system. It is noted that the clustering method has a high dynamic performance and control accuracy. This cluster fusion control method has been successfully utilized in powder metallurgy collar permeability testing.


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