Fault Tolerant Stabilizability in Multihop Control Networks

Sammanfattning: The integration of control systems with wireless communication networks has gainedsignificant popularity, leading to the emergence of wireless networked control systems(WNCS). WNCS comprises wireless devices such as sensors, actuators, andcontrollers that work together to ensure system stabilizability. However, communicationamong these wireless devices often relies on relay nodes, which presents a challengein guaranteeing system stabilizability due to potential failures caused by natural eventsor malicious activities targeting and disabling these nodes. This study proposes an approach to enhance the resilience of wireless sensor networks(WSNs) utilizing the WirelessHART communication protocol. The objective is to designthe WSNs and controller that can ensure stabilizability, even in the specific number ofrelay node failures. The study employs two key methodologies: firstly, the analysis ofconditions such as controllability, observability, solvability of fault detection andisolation, and the associated requirements to guarantee system stabilizability. Secondly,MATLAB simulations are employed to test the proposed system. By combiningtheoretical analysis and practical simulations, the study provides valuable insights anddesign strategies that contribute to the advancement of WNCS, enabling their reliabilityand stability in the face of potential relay node failures.