Systems analysis and modeling a macro to micro approach with multidisciplinary applications
Title:
Systems analysis and modeling a macro to micro approach with multidisciplinary applications
Author:
Boyd, Donald W. (Donald William), 1930-
ISBN:
9780121218515
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Publication Information:
San Diego, CA : Academic Press, c2001.
Physical Description:
xi, 365 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents:
1. Introduction to Analysis and Modeling -- 2. Systems Modeling Principles -- 3. Population Model: Calibration and Validation -- 4. Modeling with Dynamic Forms -- 5. Small Arms Exterior Ballistics Model -- 6. Inventory Systems Models: Shaping Dynamic Response -- 7. Modeling Corporate Assets -- 8. Stochastic Analysis -- 9. Work Physiology Model -- 10. Macro Model of Blue Glacier -- 11. State Water Planning Model -- 12. Prototyping a Forest Systems Model -- 13. Applications Unlimited -- References -- Glossary -- Index.
Abstract:
This book presents a fresh, new approach to systems analysis and modeling with a systems science flavor that stimulates systems thinking. After introducing systems modeling principles, the ensuing wide selection of examples aptly illustrate that anything which changes over time can be modeled as a system. Each example begins with a knowledge base that displays relevant information obtained from systems analysis. The diversity of examples clearly establishes a new protocol for synthesizing systems models. * Macro-to-micro, top-down approach * Multidisciplinary examples * Incorporation of human knowledge to synthesise a systems model * Clear and concise systems delimitation * Complex systems using simple mathematics * "Exact" reproduction of historical data plus model generated secondary data * Systems simulation via systems models.
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