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We extend the hierarchical control method in (Li et al., 2004) to a more generic setting which involves cyclically repeated processes. A hierarchical architecture is presented to facilitate control synthesis. Specifically, a conservative max-plus model for cyclically repeated processes is introduced on the upper level which provides an optimal online plan list. An enhanced min-plus algebra based scheme on the lower level not only handles unexpected events but, more importantly, addresses cooperation issues between sub-plants and different cycles. A rail traffic example is given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
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Li, D., Mayer, E., Jörg, R. (2007). A New Hierarchical Control Scheme for a Class of Cyclically Repeated Discrete-Event Systems. In: Filipe, J., Ferrier, JL., Cetto, J.A., Carvalho, M. (eds) Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics II. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5626-0_27
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