Controller system design trajectory

This paper structures existing modelling techniques and theories into a systematic stepwise design trajectory with the goal to facilitate a less error-prone path from model to realization. It is a model-driven approach, whereby simulation is used to check whether refinement updates leave the model compliant with the requirements. Via various “in-the-loop simulations”, the design trajectory runs from complete simulation to full realization. Tests on a basic experimental set up showed that the design trajectory is feasible, although it is expected that all stages are really necessary when complex controller behavior is to be implemented on distributed embedded computers.