The domain of system identification may be developed today using the powerful tool represented by the intelligent sensor networks, placed in real distributed parameter systems. The sensor networks, as a “distributed sensor”, allow the usage of multivariable estimation techniques, in different ways: classical linear methods of modelling or methods based on artificial intelligence for complex non...

The paper presents a short survey of three topics: modern sensor networks, distributed parameter systems and estimation techniques, especially using artificial intelligence tools, to be involved in the new domain of identification of distributed parameter systems, based on sensor networks and artificial intelligence. As smart and small devices the modern sensors are capable to be implemented in...