Annotated Bibliography: Controls and Dynamics of Complex Systems

This annotated bibliography delves into the control and dynamics of complex systems within mechanical engineering. It begins with an introduction that highlights the significance of understanding complex systems for designing efficient and cost-effective automated systems. The bibliography then presents summaries of various research papers, including studies on control principles, network structures, cost-complexity relationships, and the dynamics of multi-layer systems. Specific areas covered include the application of control systems in self-driving vehicles, aerospace structures, and discrete-event systems. The papers discuss topics such as nonlinear dynamics, controller design, and the development of self-folding machines. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of research in this field for advancing technology, improving services in various sectors, and developing innovative control system designs.

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Introduction
The main objective of control and dynamics of the complex system in mechanical
engineering is to understand the complex system through the study of the model and boundaries
in the complex system. The design of the machines are getting complex along with the functions
of the machines. The main challenge is to increase the productivity in a cost effective way. The
design of automatic control theory is developed by the use of control engineering. This kind of
implementations sometimes overlaps with the application of the engineering of the other field
like electrical engineering. The practice of control engineering is consists of the usage of sensors
and the automation of the system. Systems, which are designed to perform without the human
interactions are called automates system. The use and implementation of automated system are
being developed in the controlling of the air craft and the transportation system. The design of
the automated control system depends mainly in the derivation of various mathematical
functions. The study of control theory is in the domain of mechanical engineering , however the
use of control theory can be on various fields like biology, electrical, chemical and financial
modeling. Though there the basic components and ideas of the controlling of the complex system
is static, there are certain improvements and innovations are made based on the theories.
Liu, Y.Y. and Barabási, A.L., 2016. Control principles of complex systems. Reviews
of Modern Physics, 88(3), p.035006.
The main objective of the paper is to understand the relationship between the different
components of a complex system. It contains the description of dynamic laws and behavior of
specified components and sub components.

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The paper analysis the working principals of a complex system by observing the work
flow between the various components of the system and their dependency on the network
functionality between them. The results from the findings are compared with the mathematical
figures.
The paper has made it’s contribute by discussing to observe the complexity of the control
system. Understanding the principals of the control system will help to modify and develop more
effective systems.
Zañudo, J.G.T., Yang, G. and Albert, R., 2017. Structure-based control of complex networks
with nonlinear dynamics. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 114(28), pp.7234-
7239.
The main objective of the paper is to identify the control over non- linear system by
network structure. The robust control strategy of a system depends on the feedback structure of
the network.
In order to find the effect of the network structure, a frame work is developed. The
developed framework is applied on the control system having a complex network structure. The
findings of the result determine the robustness of the system.
The complexity of the system may decrease the level of robustness of the system. The
findings of the paper will help to understand the effect of the feedback strategy and will help to
modify it accordingly in order to improve the robustness of the system.

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Baeten, J.C., van de Mortel-Fronczak, J.M. and Rooda, J.E., 2016. Integration of supervisory
control synthesis in model-based systems engineering. In Complex Systems (pp. 39-58).
Springer, Cham.
The main objective of this paper is to observe the relationship between cost of the system
and the complexity of the machine. It has been found that with the increase of complexity of the
system the cost of machine is also increased.
The paper has described some industrial situations where the complexity of the machine
has delivered more sophisticated services but it also increase the production cost. In this paper
the other factors of increased cost has been searched and a comparative framework has been
proposed to reduce the cost while using the complex machine
The proposed framework can reduce the cost of using the complex system in the industry.
The adoption of the system can help the industry to get a better productivity within a reasonable
cost.
Kühnlenz, F. and Nardelli, P.H., 2016. Dynamics of complex systems built as coupled
physical, communication and decision layers. PloS one, 11(1), p.e0145135.
In this paper the inter relation between the different layers of a complex system is
discussed. The effects of the different layers on the other layers are also discussed in order to
understand the system clearly.
In order to understand the inter relationship between a multi layer system, a simple model
with individual agents is developed. In order to understand the communication error, minimum

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and maximum power gain, and the coupling of the system and effects of size of the system the
agent based stimulation id used.
The result indicates that at macro level the wave like behavior is caused by changes of
individual agents in decision layer. The power consumption of the system depends on the
network topologies used in the system.
Paden, B., Čáp, M., Yong, S.Z., Yershov, D. and Frazzoli, E., 2016. A survey of motion
planning and control techniques for self-driving urban vehicles. IEEE Transactions on
Intelligent Vehicles, 1(1), pp.33-55.
One of the application of the use and control of the complex system is self driving cars
also referred as intelligent vehicles. The paper has tried to propose a new and improved model
that will improve the quality of control of the self driving cars.
In order to do the paper has proposed a frame work of the model where the car will send
and receive the advanced feedback based on the situation. It also proposed the further
improvement on the control system of the vehicle. In order to do this the paper has considered
certain recommendations such as feedback control improvement and robust execution.
The automated vehicles are regarded as emerging innovation in the technological field.
The automaton of the vehicles is depended on various domains of technology. The paper
contributes by providing the on formation about the development of the design and the
improvement of the control system of the vehicle.

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Renson, L., Noël, J.P. and Kerschen, G., 2015. Complex dynamics of a nonlinear aerospace
structure: numerical continuation and normal modes. Nonlinear Dynamics, 79(2), pp.1293-
1309.
The aero space structure contains complex mechanical stops and non linear in structure.
The main aim of this paper is to investigate the complex system of aero space structure and
experimentally observe the non linearity.
In order to observe and understand the structure advanced numerical simulations are
used. Modal iteration and piecewise linear nonlinearities are discussed regarding this. In this
context a full set model is build , which will cooperate the finding process.
The advancement of the technology requires the advanced model of aero space structure.
This article has tried to identify the area of improvements in the structure by observing the
detailed complexity of the whole model.
Wonham, W.M., 2015. Supervisory control of discrete-event systems. Encyclopedia of Systems
and Control, pp.1396-1404.
The paper has discussed about the background of supervisory control in case of discreet
event system. The paper has also proposed a model regarding this.
In order to discuss the supervisory control the detailed discussion about the control
architecture has done. In order to manage the state explosion symbolic computation and control
architecture has been proposed.
Discreet system has certain impacts on the control engineering. Certain modification of
the supervisory control can improve the discreet event system. It has certain application on the

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important system like designing the automotive system. It also helps to improve the productivity
of the manufacturing system.
Gill, S.J., Lowenberg, M.H., Neild, S.A., Crespo, L.G., Krauskopf, B. and Puyou, G., 2015.
Nonlinear dynamics of aircraft controller characteristics outside the standard flight
envelope. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 38(12), pp.2301-2308.
A non linear approach for the high performing flight control is discussed in this paper.
The feature of multivariable flight control is discussed in this paper along with the mention of
dynamic inversion.
In order to achieve the purpose of the paper, an extended state observer is used in order to
perform the dynamic linearization. In order to get the preferable dynamic performance a
feedback law is applied. Lyapunov function is used in order to implement the process.
The paper has proposed a method that has significance the aerospace industry. The design
of the aircraft is needed to be modified with the advanced control system. The paper can
contribute a positive guidance regarding the design methodology.
Ghazi, G. and Botez, R.M., 2015, May. Lateral controller design for the Cessna citation X with
handling qualities and robustness requirements. In 62nd CASI Aeronautics Conference and
AGM, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
The paper is concerned about the design of flight control system. The main purpose of the
paper is to develop a sustainable flight control system which will serve its purpose and will also
manage the control in unpredictable situation.

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The methodology in order to achieve the goal is divided into two parts in the paper. The
first step develops a primary flight control system that will satisfy all the requirements required
for the flight control. The second step is considering the robustness of the flight control system.
The paper contributes useful information in developing a business aircraft using
combination of various techniques. The successful implementation of this model can help to
modify the control system of the aircraft.
Felton, S., Tolley, M., Demaine, E., Rus, D. and Wood, R., 2014. A method for building
self-folding machines. Science, 345(6197), pp.644-646.
The paper has proposed a model to make a self folding machine or robot. The robot can
bold itself in 4 minutes without human interface. This demonstrates the transformation of
electrical energy into mechanical function.
Three components are used to develop this robot. The machine is the combination of the
application of complex geometry and the mechanics. It is an example autonomous and self
controlled machine.
The construction of this complex object is useful resource for research in the field of
robotics where the control of the complex system is required. The intelligent application of the
design of the control system can help to develop more advanced system and machine.
Conclusion
It can be concluded from the above articles study of control and dynamics of the control
system can help to contribute in developing the automated system. The objective of the study on

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this field is advancement of technology. The aim also includes to provide the society with better
services in various fields like innovations in transportation system, automates traffic control
system, creating better control system in the air craft. In order to develop a knowledge about the
complex system and machines the research of relevant principals and theories are needed to be
developed. The further research is needed to be done in order to minimize the cost of control
system and implementing the automation of the system. The findings from this research can also
be used in developing the hybrid system. These systems can be used on various industries like
manufacturing industry, power grid industry. There are various models, which are proposed in
the above articles to improvise the control system of the complex machine. The
recommendations of the further research can be made in order to compare the models depends on
the various factors and choose the best model for the implementation. However, the articles
mentioned has given a positive guideline for the approach.