The Present Status of the Field of Digital Computer Based Industrial Control Systems and the Work of the International Purdue Workshop in Helping to Promote this Field

Abstract

This report comprises a review of the current state of the art of the application of computers to the control of industrial processes. Needs and progress in the development of hardware and software standards are described. Emphasis is given to the current trends toward hierarchical and distributed control systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA063743

Entities

People

  • Theodore J. Williams

Organizations

  • Purdue University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Data Transmission
  • Digital Computers
  • Energy Conservation
  • Energy Management
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Industrial Control Systems
  • Industrial Plants
  • Language
  • Management Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Production Control
  • Standards
  • Systems Engineering

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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  • Computer Science.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.