Modeling and Control of Complex Systems

by Petros A. Ioannou (Editor), Andreas Pitsillides (Editor)

Overview

There is an emerging interest in the area of modeling and control of complex systems for applications in many engineering and non-engineering fields such as biology, transportation, robotics, information technology, and communications. This text provides a pioneering, single-source compilation of material from internationally renowned experts with different approaches to the applications of modeling and control of complex systems. Sections cover complex systems, biological systems, communication networks, sensor networks and automation, autonomous vehicles and robotics, transportation systems and structures, and others. The authors highlight the most important areas of research, the latest advances, and possible future directions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040065167
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	12/26/2007
Series:	Automation and Control Engineering
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	544
File size:	20 MB
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About the Author

Petros A. Ioannou, Andreas Pitsillides

Table of Contents

CONTROL OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS. Control for Complex Systems Using Neural Networks. Backstepping Controllers for Stabilization of Turbulent Flow PDEs. BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS. Modeling and Control in Cancer Genomics. Modeling and Control Problems in the Visuomotor Pathway. COMMUNICATION NETWORKS, SENSOR NETWORKS AND AUTOMATION. Congestion Control in Computer networks, Cooperative Control Problems in the Deployment of Sensor Networks. Optimization and Distributed Control for Data Gathering in Wireless Sensor Networks. Applying MAS Theory to Complex Home Automation Systems. AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES AND ROBOTICS. Modeling and Control of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - Current Status and Future Directions. Modeling and Control of Hypersonic Vehicles. Autonomous Multi-Robot Docking. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES. Modeling and Control of Traffic Flow. Modeling and Identification of Complex Structural Systems.