The aim is to explore the concept of regional asymptotic observation for a class of
parabolic-distributed parameter systems. The approach derives from Luenberger observer
type, as introduced by Gressang and Lamont (1975). We show the links with
regional detectability and strategic sensors. We also show that there is a dynamical
system that is not observer in the usual sense, but that may be regional observer.
Furthermore, we consider the use of regional observers in regional closed-loop control
systems.