In a problem partitioning method for problem solving in a computer system, a
definition
of a system to be controlled, a hierarchical control structure definition, problem
definitions for a plurality of control nodes in the hierarchical control structure,
and a structure evaluation function are used in partitioning the system problem.
The partitioning method defines an instantiation of the hierarchical control structure
by decomposing the system into a plurality of hierarchical control structure instances,
with each control structure instance having a plurality of control levels. The
performance of each of the hierarchical control structure instances is evaluated
with the structure evaluation function and an optimal hierarchical control structure
instance is selected.
