Network on Control, Dynamics and Systems (NCDS)

控制系统理论为复杂工程系统的设计提供了原理和方法，这些系统可以在环境变化的情况下自动保持期望的性能（例如飞机中的自动驾驶仪）。在新千年到来之际，这一领域正面临着许多令人兴奋的新挑战，如在可能的网络化、异步化和分布式环境中设计复杂的工程系统。该网络将在应对这些挑战方面发挥重要作用，提供国家研究重点，促进合作以及人员和思想的交流。通过建立一个国家研究生院，该网络将改善研究生的学习条件。此外，它将为澳大利亚大学和工业界之间提供重要的催化剂。这一举措对于评估澳大利亚控制研究的现状和起草该网络未来主导研究作用的详细计划至关重要。

Control systems theory provides principles and methods for design of complex engineering systems that automatically maintain desired performance despite changes in their environment (e.g. autopilot in an aircraft). This field is facing many new exciting challenges at the dawn of new millenium, such as design of complex engineering systems in possibly networked, asynchronous and distributed environments. The network will play a major role in addressing these challenges by providing a national research focus, facilitating collaboration and the sharing of people and ideas. By delivering a National Graduate School, the network will enhance learning conditions for graduate students. Moreover, it will provide an important catalyst between Australian universities and industry. This initiative will be essential in assessing the present state of control research in Australia and drafting a detailed plan for the network's leading research role in the future.