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    • Control Systems Engineering
    • Network Communication Theory

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    • Existing research on communication for control systems often prioritizes control aspects, neglecting the influence of network topology.
    • There is a gap in understanding how changes in communication topology affect the performance and stability of control systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish a clear link between communication topology and control system behavior.
    • To analyze the impact of both static and dynamic communication topologies on controller design and functionality.

    Main Methods:

    • Derivation of specific controller forms for static topologies based on a general controller.
    • Development of controller forms with probabilistic coefficients for dynamic, nondeterministic topologies.
    • Extensive simulations to evaluate the effects of various topologies on control system performance.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated how static topologies necessitate specific controller structures.
    • Characterized controllers for dynamic topologies using probability distributions to handle nondeterministic data reception.
    • Quantified the impact of different communication topologies on control system dynamics through simulations.

    Conclusions:

    • Communication topology is a critical determinant of control system design and performance.
    • The derived controller forms effectively bridge the gap between communication network characteristics and control objectives.
    • This work provides a foundational understanding for designing robust control systems in diverse communication environments.