Towards holistic chromatic intelligent monitoring of complex systems

Abstract

Purpose

To introduce chromatic methods and their application to monitoring complex systems.

Design/methodology/approach

Complexity is introduced and the need for holistic monitoring is suggested. The chromatic methodologies are introduced and their broad‐ranging applicability is illustrated with reference to a number of diverse applications.

Findings

The generic chromatic monitoring technology has much to offer as a way of visualising, understanding, monitoring and controlling complex processes and system behaviour.

Practical implications

The technology is leading to new ways of characterising and evaluating aspects of system behaviour, in a holistic and non‐intrusive manner, that are difficult to measure – e.g. walking behaviour of the elderly, tiredness of drivers.

Originality/value

Draws out the generic basis of the chromatic methodology and how it may be applied to a wide range of complex systems and situations to predict when and where human intervention is required.

Citation

Deakin, A.G., Rallis, I., Zhang, J., Spencer, J.W. and Jones, G.R. (2006), "Towards holistic chromatic intelligent monitoring of complex systems", Sensor Review, Vol. 26 No. 1, pp. 11-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/02602280610640616