Decentralized Estimation and Control for Multisensor Systems

Decentralized Estimation and Control for Multisensor Systems explores the problem of developing scalable, decentralized estimation and control algorithms for linear and nonlinear multisensor systems. Such algorithms have extensive applications in modular robotics and complex or large scale systems, including the Mars Rover, the Mir station, and Space Shuttle Columbia.

Most existing algorithms use some form of hierarchical or centralized structure for data gathering and processing. In contrast, in a fully decentralized system, all information is processed locally. A decentralized data fusion system includes a network of sensor nodes - each with its own processing facility, which together do not require any central processing or central communication facility. Only node-to-node communication and local system knowledge are permitted.

Algorithms for decentralized data fusion systems based on the linear information filter have been developed, obtaining decentrally the same results as those in a conventional centralized data fusion system. However, these algorithms are limited, indicating that existing decentralized data fusion algorithms have limited scalability and are wasteful of communications and computation resources.

Decentralized Estimation and Control for
Multisensor Systems aims to remove current limitations in decentralized data fusion algorithms and to extend the decentralized principle to problems involving local control and actuation.
The text discusses:

  • Generalizing the linear Information filter to the problem of estimation for nonlinear systems
  • Developing a decentralized form of the algorithm
  • Solving the problem of fully connected topologies by using generalized model distribution where the nodal system involves only locally relevant states
  • Reducing computational requirements by using smaller local model sizes
  • Defining internodal communication
  • Developing estima
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    Decentralized Estimation and Control for Multisensor Systems

    Decentralized Estimation and Control for Multisensor Systems explores the problem of developing scalable, decentralized estimation and control algorithms for linear and nonlinear multisensor systems. Such algorithms have extensive applications in modular robotics and complex or large scale systems, including the Mars Rover, the Mir station, and Space Shuttle Columbia.

    Most existing algorithms use some form of hierarchical or centralized structure for data gathering and processing. In contrast, in a fully decentralized system, all information is processed locally. A decentralized data fusion system includes a network of sensor nodes - each with its own processing facility, which together do not require any central processing or central communication facility. Only node-to-node communication and local system knowledge are permitted.

    Algorithms for decentralized data fusion systems based on the linear information filter have been developed, obtaining decentrally the same results as those in a conventional centralized data fusion system. However, these algorithms are limited, indicating that existing decentralized data fusion algorithms have limited scalability and are wasteful of communications and computation resources.

    Decentralized Estimation and Control for
    Multisensor Systems aims to remove current limitations in decentralized data fusion algorithms and to extend the decentralized principle to problems involving local control and actuation.
    The text discusses:

  • Generalizing the linear Information filter to the problem of estimation for nonlinear systems
  • Developing a decentralized form of the algorithm
  • Solving the problem of fully connected topologies by using generalized model distribution where the nodal system involves only locally relevant states
  • Reducing computational requirements by using smaller local model sizes
  • Defining internodal communication
  • Developing estima
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    Decentralized Estimation and Control for Multisensor Systems

    Decentralized Estimation and Control for Multisensor Systems

    by Arthur G.O. Mutambara
    Decentralized Estimation and Control for Multisensor Systems

    Decentralized Estimation and Control for Multisensor Systems

    by Arthur G.O. Mutambara

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    Decentralized Estimation and Control for Multisensor Systems explores the problem of developing scalable, decentralized estimation and control algorithms for linear and nonlinear multisensor systems. Such algorithms have extensive applications in modular robotics and complex or large scale systems, including the Mars Rover, the Mir station, and Space Shuttle Columbia.

    Most existing algorithms use some form of hierarchical or centralized structure for data gathering and processing. In contrast, in a fully decentralized system, all information is processed locally. A decentralized data fusion system includes a network of sensor nodes - each with its own processing facility, which together do not require any central processing or central communication facility. Only node-to-node communication and local system knowledge are permitted.

    Algorithms for decentralized data fusion systems based on the linear information filter have been developed, obtaining decentrally the same results as those in a conventional centralized data fusion system. However, these algorithms are limited, indicating that existing decentralized data fusion algorithms have limited scalability and are wasteful of communications and computation resources.

    Decentralized Estimation and Control for
    Multisensor Systems aims to remove current limitations in decentralized data fusion algorithms and to extend the decentralized principle to problems involving local control and actuation.
    The text discusses:

  • Generalizing the linear Information filter to the problem of estimation for nonlinear systems
  • Developing a decentralized form of the algorithm
  • Solving the problem of fully connected topologies by using generalized model distribution where the nodal system involves only locally relevant states
  • Reducing computational requirements by using smaller local model sizes
  • Defining internodal communication
  • Developing estima

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    ISBN-13: 9781351456494
    Publisher: CRC Press
    Publication date: 05/20/2019
    Sold by: Barnes & Noble
    Format: eBook
    Pages: 256
    File size: 20 MB
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    About the Author

    Professor Arthur G.O. Mutambara- Arthur Mutambara is a robotics scientist, professor, and former Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe. He is the Managing Director and CEO of the Africa Technology&Business Institute. Main research focus: wheeled mobile robots, decentralized communication in scalable flight formation, mechatronic design methodology, and modular robots.

    Table of Contents

    Introduction Background Motivation Problem Statement Approach Principal Contributions Book Outline Estimation and Information Space Introduction The Kalman Filter The Information Filter The Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) The Extended Information Filter (EIF) Examples of Estimation in Nonlinear Systems Summary Decentralized Estimation for Multisensor Systems Introduction Multisensor Systems Decentralized Systems Decentralized Estimators The Limitations of Fully Connected Decentralization Summary Scalable Decentralized Estimation Introduction An Extended Example The Moore-Penrose Generalized Inverse: T+ Generalized Internodal Transformation Special Cases of Tji(k) Distributed and Decentralized Filters Summary Scalable Decentralized Control Introduction Optimal Stochastic Control Decentralized Multisensor Based Control Simulation Example Summary Multisensor Applications: A Wheeled Mobile Robot Introduction Wheeled Mobile Robot (WMR) Modeling Decentralized WMR Control Hardware Design and Construction Software Development On-Vehicle Software Summary Results and Performance Analysis Introduction System Performance Criteria Simulation Results WMR Experimental Results Summary Conclusions and Future Research Introduction Summary of Contributions Research Appraisal Future Research Directions Bibliography
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