Cyber-physical Systems
Theory, Methodology, and Applications
Pedro H. J. Nardelli
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Cyber-physical Systems
Theory, Methodology, and Applications
Pedro H. J. Nardelli
About This Book
CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS
Provides a unique general theory of cyber-physical systems, focusing on how physical, data, and decision processes are articulated as a complex whole
Cyber-physical systems (CPS) operate in complex environments systems with integrated physical and computational capabilities. With the ability to interact with humans through variety of modalities, cyber-physical systems are applied across areas such as Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled devices, smart grids, autonomous automotive systems, medical monitoring, and distributed robotics. Existing engineering methods are capable of solving technical problems, yet the deployment of CPS in a net-enabled society requires a general theory of cyber-physical systems that goes beyond specific study cases and their associated technological development.
Cyber-physical Systems: Theory, Methodology, and Applications is a unique theoretical-methodological guide to assessing systems where complex information processing defines the behavior of physical processes. Using a systematic approach, the book describes the fundamentals of cybernetics, complexity sciences, system engineering, concepts of data and information, the data dissemination process, graph theory, and more. Readers are provided with the general theory, methodological framework, and analytical tools to assess and design CPS for applications in transport, energy, communication, health care, the military, and industry.
- Provides a framework for measuring the performance of different cyber-physical systems and assessing the potential impact of various cyber-threats
- Proposes a theory of CPS comprised of autonomous but interdependent physical, data, and regulatory layers
- Discusses decision-making approaches rooted in probability theory, information theory, complexity sciences, and game theory
- Helps readers perform a systemic impact evaluation of trending topics such as Artificial Intelligence, 5G, Energy Internet, blockchain, and data ownership
- Features extensive analysis of various cyber-physical systems across different domains
Cyber-physical Systems: Theory, Methodology, and Applications is a must-read for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and practitioners in electrical and computer engineering and other technical fields.
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Introduction
1.1 CyberâPhysical Systems in 2020
CyberâPhysical Systems (CPS) comprise interacting digital, analog, physical, and human components engineered for function through integrated physics and logic. These systems will provide the foundation of our critical infrastructure, form the basis of emerging and future smart services, and improve our quality of life in many areas.Cyberâphysical systems (CPS) will bring advances in personalized health care, emergency response, traffic flow management, and electric power generation and delivery, as well as in many other areas now just being envisioned. CPS comprise interacting digital, analog, physical, and human components engineered for function through integrated physics and logic. Other phrases that you might hear when discussing these and related CPS technologies include:
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Industrial Internet
- Smart Cities
- Smart Grid
- âSmartâ Anything (e.g. Cars, Buildings, Homes, Manufacturing, Hospitals, Appliances)
- There are physical processes that can be digitalized with sensors or measuring devices;
- These data can be processed and communicated to provide information of such processes;
- These informative data are the basis for decisions (either by humans or by machines) of possible actions that are capable of creating âsmartnessâ in the CPS;
- CPSs are designed to intervene (improve) different concrete processes of our daily lives; therefore, they affect and are affected by different aspects of society.