| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 365 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-350) and index. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
System analysis.
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System analysis. |
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Mathematical models.
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Mathematical models. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Boyd, Donald W. (Donald William), 1930- Systems analysis and modeling. San Diego, CA : Academic Press, ©2001 0121211851 9780121211851 (DLC) 00104661 (OCoLC)44915798 |
| ISBN |
9780080518398 (electronic book) |
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0080518397 (electronic book) |
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0121218511 |
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9780121218515 |
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9780121218515 |
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0121211851 (alkaline paper) |
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