Systems analysis and modeling : a macro to micro approach with multidisciplinary applications /

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 s...

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Main Author: Boyd, Donald W. (Donald William), 1930-
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Diego, CA : Academic Press, ©2001.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 365 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-350) and index.
ISBN:9780080518398
0080518397
0121218511
9780121218515