Systems Analysis and Simulation I: Theory and Foundations / Edition 1

by Achim Sydow, Spyros G. Tzafestas, Robert Vichnevetsky

Overview

Computer simulation has developed into a powerful tool for problem solving in a variety of areas, in the sciences as well as in industrial environments. New developments such as parallel simulation techniques will further improve the efficiency of the tool. Decision support systems, either based on mathematical models or on knowledge based expert systems will make computer simulation accessible to more users, and will provide better environments for systems analysis, modeling and simulation. Systems Analysis and Simulation presents the papers accepted for the 3rd International Symposium for Systems Analysis and Simulation held in Berlin (GDR) in September of 1988. The contributions selected for this two-volume set present the state of the art and current trends in computer simulation. Volume I emphasizes the theoretical foundations and the methodology for computer simulation and systems analysis. Volume II presents a variety of applications in fields such as manufacturing, robotics, economics, and biology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780387970912
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	11/01/1989
Series:	Advances in Simulation , #1
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
Pages:	426
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

1. Methods and Fundamentals.- 1.1. Theory of Discrete Systems.- 1.2. Theory of Continuous Systems — Qualitative Theory.- 1.3. Decision Support Systems.- 1.4 Modelling.- 1.5. Multiobjective Optimization.- 1.6. Methods of Optimization and Control.- 2. Simulation Techniques.- 2.1. Simulation of Discrete Systems.- 2.2. Simulation of Continuous Systems.- 2.3. Parallel Simulation.- 2.4. Software Support.- 2.5. Simulation Environment.- 3. Methods of Knowledge Processing for Systems Analysis.

Editorial Reviews

See preceding entry for v.1 of these proceedings of the Third International Symposium, Berlin (GDR), September 1988. Among the applications considered: environmental problems; industrial automation; agricultural, economic, medical health care and biological systems. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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