This paper deals with a 'differentiated consensuses' problem in a distributed stochastic network system with priorities. The network is considered as a set of heterogeneous agents that process incoming tasks with different importance (priority) levels. The observations about neighbors' states are supposed to be obtained with random noise and delays and the topology could switch over time. Several consensus objectives are to be achieved. To maintain almost balanced load, i.e. approximate consensus for every priority class across the network, a new family of control protocols that use different step-size parameters for each task class is introduced. An instrument for choosing optimal step-sizes for the proposed control strategy is given. In addition, a numerical example that illustrates the proposed control strategy and the results of simulations are provided.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 European Control Conference, ECC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages628-633
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9783952426937
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Nov 2015
EventEuropean Control Conference, ECC 2015 - Linz, Austria
Duration: 15 Jul 201517 Jul 2015

Publication series

Name2015 European Control Conference, ECC 2015

Conference

ConferenceEuropean Control Conference, ECC 2015
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityLinz
Period15/07/1517/07/15

    Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering

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