Development Prospects of the Software-Hardware Complex of Hierarchical Control Systems

Abstract

Introduction. Hierarchical control in complex multilevel systems has been studied since the period of classical cybernetics. At that time, basic definitions and concepts were introduced. It is time to start remembering those achievements because those decisions can already be implemented. However, the situation is constantly changing (evolving), so those tasks are perceived differently today. And the question arises as to how these old developments will progress, whether they will be used? Purpose. The purpose of this work is an attempt to predict the development of hierarchical multilevel control systems in the future and how it depends on the latest technologies that determine their software-hardware complex (SHC). Result. The analysis of the essence of the multilevel hierarchical management system, its features and additional requirements for the software-hardware complex, the current state of hierarchical management systems, the impact of advances in IT technologies and theories on the features of hierarchical management are carried out. The current state is studied on the example of NATO hierarchical systems. Based on the forecasts of the development trend of IT technologies, the forecast of trends in changes in hierarchical multilevel control systems is proposed. Conclusions. As a result of the analysis of the essence of hierarchical multi-level management systems, the current state, and forecast of the development of IT technologies, the authors made the following conclusions: – the hierarchical structure of a complex multi-level system will be in demand in the near future; – Hierarchical systems will consist of standard components with elements of artificial intelligence that controls the components; – the process of creating a hierarchical system will be simplified, so it will be possible to use ready-made solutions.