Applying DEVS Modeling for Discrete Event Multiple Model Control of a Time Varying Plant

In recent years, we have developed a modeling and simulation-driven engineering methodology for engineering embedded real-time systems. This approach relies on the use of the DEVS formalism for developing components of real-time embedded systems using incremental development. Here, we show how to apply these techniques for an application in hybrid control. The model defines a discrete-event controller for a time varying plant based on multiple model control. Our discrete event approach permitted us to define such application, seamlessly integrating discrete event and continuous components. The approach allows secure, reliable testing, analysis of different levels of abstraction in the system, and model reuse. The common problem of "controller wind-up" or "parameter estimation bursting" can be avoided when performing this proposed form of discrete event adaptive control