From 3449d7e8a1ed6537e69f25b9c98fb5091c38de0f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dane Sabo Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2025 15:35:21 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2025-07-07 15:35:21 --- ...n autonomous control framework for advanced reactors.md | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Notes on Papers/An autonomous control framework for advanced reactors.md b/Notes on Papers/An autonomous control framework for advanced reactors.md index 068eb5a9..df29a7e7 100644 --- a/Notes on Papers/An autonomous control framework for advanced reactors.md +++ b/Notes on Papers/An autonomous control framework for advanced reactors.md @@ -34,9 +34,14 @@ necessary are all decisions that an autonomous system would make, that a simple automated system could not. The key is in the decision making. **What is the supporting evidence?** -Dr. Wood compares a lot to NASA control systems for the Mars rovers. +Dr. Wood compares a lot to NASA control systems for the Mars rovers. These +systems use two tiers of controllers: a decision layer and a functionality layer. +The functionality layer does what you think--it manages the physical +functioning. The decision layer is different. It decides on controller modes and +works instead with operational level goals. **What are the key findings?** +The biggest findings are that an autonomous control system for a nuclear power plant # Third Pass **Recreation Notes:**