Automated health monitoring and fault diagnosis in complex dynamical systems-- theory and applications

拟议的研究涉及基础研究问题的研究，这些问题将为设计下一代工程系统铺平道路，这些工程系统将传统控制系统设计与故障检测、隔离、估计和调节(FDIEA)目标相结合，从而使系统能够更长时间、安全、高效地运行，具有更大的自主性，并且服务中断更少。FDIEA问题在空间和航天应用等安全和任务关键领域具有至关重要的意义。在某些其他领域，如化工/石化、制造、电力和通信网络，在某种程度上，安全，但主要是经济上的，是拥有这种能力的主要动机。然而，环境问题和对燃油效率的渴望推动了政府对新车具有车载发动机诊断能力(OBD II)的要求。

The proposed research is concerned with the study of fundamental research problems that would pave the way for designing the next generation of engineering systems that integrate conventional control system design with Fault Detection, Isolation, Estimation, and Accommodation (FDIEA) objectives, thus enabling the system to function for extended periods of time, safely, efficiently, with more autonomy, and less interruption in service. FDIEA problem is of crucial importance in safety and mission critical domains such as space and aerospace applications. In certain other domains, such as chemical/petrochemical, manufacturing, power and communication networks, safety to some extent, but mainly economics is the main motivation for having such capabilities. Yet environmental concerns and the desire for fuel efficiency drive the governments requirement for new vehicles to have On-Board engine Diagnostics capabilities (OBD II).