M&C ML: A modeling language for monitoring and control systems

•It is challenging to maintain consistency in the current approach to M&C design.•Based on similarity across various projects, it looks ideal to propose a solution at domain level.•Approach to create a DSL for M&C involves viewing a system through lenses of various domains.•M&CML provides a standard vocabulary and the entire process of M&C solution creation domain-aware.•M&CML provides a holistic view of control architecture.•M&CML has support for inherent consistency checks, user assistance and third party support.