Generation of Alternative Connections of Series-Connected Subsystems in a Redundant Equipment Complex

Abstract

An analytical approach is developed to integrate redundant equipment complexes (ECs) with linear stationary models. A general technique for managing the redundancy of the complex at the design stage is formulated in the case of ensuring the invariance of the given set of transfer functions. A formalism is obtained for solving the integration problem of a complex when it is configured as a sequence of related subsystems. The formalism includes both the conditions for the admissibility of a preselected configuration and the formula for the entire set of alternative relationships between components that ensure the fulfillment of the given objective function of the complex. An example of a simple navigation system consisting of measuring and indicator subsystems is given.