Optimal Networked Piecewise Affine Control Systems

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The overall goal of the applicant's research is to develop a general-purpose methodology for analyzing and performing optimal energy efficient design of networked systems with distributed sensing and control. Applications will focus on networks of uninhabited air vehicles (UAVs). Networks of flying vehicles hold a strong potential to solve many surveillance problems such as pipelines, power lines, and street traffic. They are also important for search and rescue or inspection inside buildings with dangerous gas and chemical leaks. The proposed research will address an important open problem adding a new perspective by bringing together two promising areas: optimal piecewise-affine control and networked control. The proposed strategies are expected to be energy efficient and thus contribute to larger endurance for each agent by saving battery power. This research will benefit Canada by providing safer and economically more viable solutions for networks of autonomous vehicles.