CPS: Large: ActionWebs

这项研究的目的是开发一种ActionWebs的理论，即网络化的嵌入式传感器丰富的系统，负责多个决策者的协调任务。该方法首先使用随机混合系统来识别ActionWeb的模型，随机混合系统是连续的动态物理模型与互联和计算的离散状态表示的互联。其次，将根据整个系统的信息目标，为各个传感器设计算法。第三，将使用多目标控制方法开发ActionWebs的算法，以满足安全和效率目标。这项研究的两个重大挑战应用是智能建筑，以根据乘员行为和外部环境优化供暖、通风、空调和照明；以及移动车辆平台的空中交通控制，其传感器套件可用于环境传感，以实现安全、方便和节能的路线选择。这项研究的学术价值源于ActionWeb的概念转变，从被动的信息收集转向行动导向。这包括：使用随机混合系统对ActionWeb进行建模；可执行任务的、多模式和移动传感器网络；以及多尺度动作感知层次结构。这项研究的更广泛影响是在两个重大的国家问题上挑战：节能的空中交通，以及节能、高生产率的建筑，并将解决社会、隐私、经济和可用性问题。与这项研究相结合的是一个网络嵌入式系统的课程开发计划，跨越EECS、航空航天、土木工程和机械工程系的炉管。外展目标包括圣何塞州立大学的新课程设计，以及招募更多的女性研究人员。

The objective of this research is to develop a theory of ?ActionWebs?, that is, networked embedded sensor-rich systems, which are taskable for coordination of multiple decision-makers. The approach is to first identify models of ActionWebs using stochastic hybrid systems, an interlinking of continuous dynamical physical models with discrete state representations of interconnection and computation. Second, algorithms will be designed for tasking individual sensors, based on information objectives for the entire system. Third, algorithms for ActionWebs will be developed using multi-objective control methods for meeting safety and efficiency objectives. Two grand challenge applications for this research are in Intelligent Buildings for optimal heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and lighting based on occupant behavior and external environment; and Air Traffic Control for mobile vehicle platforms with sensor suites for environmental sensing to enable safe, convenient, and energy efficient routing. The intellectual merit of this research stems from a conceptual shift of ActionWebs away from passive information gathering to an action-orientation. This involves: modeling of ActionWebs using stochastic hybrid systems; taskable, multi-modal, and mobile sensor webs; and multi-scale action-perception hierarchies. The broader impact of the research is in two grand challenge national problems: energy efficient air transportation, and energy efficient, high productivity buildings, and will tackle social, privacy, economic, and usability issues. Integrated with the research is a program of coursework development in networked embedded systems, across stove pipes in EECS, Aero-Astro, Civil, and Mechanical Engineering departments. Outreach objectives include new course design at San Jose State University, and recruiting more women researchers.