Reconfiguring connected resource distribution systems

In this paper we consider complex mechanical systems that operate within harsh, uncertain environments where mission success depends critically upon the system´s ability to monitor and maintain its own internal health. In particular, we focus on the problem of reconfiguring a system´s internal resource distribution subsystems in response to one or more damage events. We present a graph-based approach that guarantees the resulting states adhere to a desirable resource segregation constraint. We also provide results using this approach in conjunction with optimization techniques to reconfigure a representative hardware test platform.