Complex Technical Systems: State Assessment Procedure Using Visualization Technology

The state assessment of remotely-controlled complex technical systems is considered. For this assessment, the authors used high-level digital twins generated through visualization technology. The paper examines modern visualization technologies (including virtual reality), which provide a means to perform various tasks for complex technical systems, such as interactive control and repairs. A scope analysis of visual models revealed that they can serve as either interpreters or simulators. This paper examines simulation models. Of note is that a higher number of properties taken into account when creating models increases their adequacy. Thus, in order to obtain highly adequate models, it is proposed to use current advances in visualization technology, which enables the evaluation of a large number of properties attributed to a real object (a complex technical system). The authors developed a procedure for assessing the state of complex technical systems, proposing an algorithm for the analyst designed to ensure the virtual presence of a specialist at the controlled facility, implement conventional testing techniques, and perform additional measurements when checking for failures. An example is given of how this procedure can be implemented in an interactive analysis and control system.