Title :
Agent-based control systems: Why are they suited to engineering complex systems?
Author :
Jennings, Nicholas R. ; Bussmann, Stefan
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Comput. Sci., Southampton Univ., UK
fDate :
6/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This article reviews the principles of agent-based computing and discusses its relevance for control. Applications to power generation and manufacturing are also discussed.
Keywords :
computerised control; industrial control; object-oriented programming; power generation control; software agents; agent-based computing; agent-based control systems; complex systems engineering; manufacturing; power generation; Control systems; Electrical equipment industry; Engineering management; Industrial control; Manufacturing industries; Manufacturing processes; Process control; Software engineering; Software systems; Systems engineering and theory;
Journal_Title :
Control Systems, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCS.2003.1200249
