Cyber-physical Systems

Cyber-physical Systems

by Pedro H. J. Nardelli
Released May 2022
Publisher(s): Wiley-IEEE Press
ISBN: 9781119785163

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Book description

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.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Preface
  5. 1 Introduction
    1. 1.1 Cyber‐Physical Systems in 2020
    2. 1.2 Need for a General Theory
    3. 1.3 Historical Highlights: Control Theory, Information Theory, and Cybernetics
    4. 1.4 Philosophical Background
    5. 1.5 Book Structure
    6. 1.6 Summary
    7. Exercises
    8. References
  6. Part I
    1. 2 System
      1. 2.1 Introduction
      2. 2.2 Systems Engineering
      3. 2.3 Demarcation of Specific Systems
      4. 2.4 Classification of Systems
      5. 2.5 Maxwell's Demon as a System
      6. 2.6 Summary
      7. Exercises
      8. References
    2. 3 Uncertainty
      1. 3.1 Introduction
      2. 3.2 Games and Uncertainty
      3. 3.3 Uncertainty and Probability Theory
      4. 3.4 Random Variables: Dependence and Stochastic Processes
      5. 3.5 Summary
      6. Exercises
      7. References
    3. 4 Information
      1. 4.1 Introduction
      2. 4.2 Data and Information
      3. 4.3 Information and Its Different Forms
      4. 4.4 Physical and Symbolic Realities
      5. 4.5 Summary
      6. Exercises
      7. References
    4. 5 Network
      1. 5.1 Introduction
      2. 5.2 Network Types
      3. 5.3 Processes on Networks and Applications
      4. 5.4 Limitations
      5. 5.5 Summary
      6. Exercises
      7. References
    5. 6 Decisions and Actions
      1. 6.1 Introduction
      2. 6.2 Forms of Decision‐Making
      3. 6.3 Optimization
      4. 6.4 Game Theory
      5. 6.5 Rule‐Based Decisions
      6. 6.6 Limitations
      7. 6.7 Summary
      8. Exercises
      9. References
  7. Part II
    1. 7 The Three Layers of Cyber‐Physical Systems
      1. 7.1 Introduction
      2. 7.2 Physical Layer, Measuring, and Sensing Processes
      3. 7.3 Data Layer and Informing Processes
      4. 7.4 Decision Layer and Acting Processes
      5. 7.5 Self‐developing Reflexive–Active System and Cyber‐Physical Systems
      6. 7.6 Layer‐Based Protocols and Cyber‐Physical Systems Design
      7. 7.7 Summary
      8. Exercises
      9. References
    2. 8 Dynamics of Cyber‐Physical Systems
      1. 8.1 Introduction
      2. 8.2 Dynamics of Cyber‐Physical Systems
      3. 8.3 Failures and Layer‐Based Attacks
      4. 8.4 Summary
      5. Exercises
      6. References
  8. Part III
    1. 9 Enabling Information and Communication Technologies
      1. 9.1 Introduction
      2. 9.2 Data Networks and Wireless Communications
      3. 9.3 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
      4. 9.4 Decentralized Computing and Distributed Ledger Technology
      5. 9.5 Future Technologies: A Look at the Unknown Future
      6. 9.6 Summary
      7. Exercises
      8. References
    2. 10 Applications
      1. 10.1 Introduction
      2. 10.2 Cyber‐Physical Industrial System
      3. 10.3 Cyber‐Physical Energy System
      4. 10.4 Other Examples
      5. 10.5 Summary
      6. Exercises
      7. References
      8. Note
    3. 11 Beyond Technology
      1. 11.1 Introduction
      2. 11.2 Governance Models
      3. 11.3 Social Implications of the Cyber Reality
      4. 11.4 The Cybersyn Project
      5. 11.5 Summary
      6. Exercises
      7. References
    4. 12 Closing Words
      1. 12.1 Strong Theory Leads to Informed Practices
      2. 12.2 Open Challenges in CPSs
      3. 12.3 CPSs and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
      4. 12.4 Building the Future
      5. Exercises
  9. Index
  10. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: Cyber-physical Systems
  • Author(s): Pedro H. J. Nardelli
  • Release date: May 2022
  • Publisher(s): Wiley-IEEE Press
  • ISBN: 9781119785163