The simplex reference model: Limiting fault-propagation due to unreliable components in cyber-physical system architectures

Tanya L. Crenshaw, Elsa Gunter, C. L. Robinson, Lui Sha, P. R. Kumar

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Abstract

Cyber-Physical Systems are networked, component-based, real-time systems that control and monitor the physical world. We need software architectures that limit fault-propagation across unreliable components. This paper introduces our Simplex reference model which is distinguished by: a Plant being controlled in an external context, a Machine performing the control, a Domain Model that estimates the Plant state, and the Safety Requirements that must be met. The Simplex reference model assists with constructing CPS architectures which limit fault-propagation. We present a representative case study to highlight the ideas behind the model and our particular decomposition.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - 28th IEEE International Real-Time Systems Symposium, RTSS 2007
Pages400-409
Number of pages10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Event28th IEEE International Real-Time Systems Symposium, RTSS 2007 - Tucson, AZ, United States
Duration: Dec 3 2007Dec 6 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings - Real-Time Systems Symposium
ISSN (Print)1052-8725

Other

Other28th IEEE International Real-Time Systems Symposium, RTSS 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTucson, AZ
Period12/3/0712/6/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Software
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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