Systems Analysis and Simulation I : Theory and Foundations

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.

1. Methods and Fundamentals.- 1.1. Theory of Discrete Systems.- A Language to Describe and to Simulate Digital Systems.- The State Space Approach to the Analysis of Discrete Event Dynamic Systems.- 1.2. Theory of Continuous Systems ― Qualitative Theory.- Catastrophe, Chaos, Synergetics and Thermodynamics. A Unified Approach via Information of Deterministic Maps.- A Route to Chaos.- Bifurcations of Two-Dimensional Tori and Chaos in Dissipative Systems.- Shape and Dimension of Certain Hyperbolic Invariant Sets.- CANDYS/QA ― A Software System for Qualitative Analysis of the Behaviour of the Solutions of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems.- Qualitative Behaviour of Ordinary Differential Equation Models Describing Forest Growth Under Air Pollution.- 1.3. Decision Support Systems.- The Analysis of Decision Making Systems.- Interactive Procedures for Multicriteria Decision Support in Bargaining Problem.- A Procedure for Decision Support Systems Design: Modelling and Simulation Environment.- Knowledge-Based Decision Aid in Textile Technology.- A Multiobjective Decision Support System for the Top Management (DSS-CAPS).- 1.4 Modelling.- Modelling and Optimization.- Self-Organizing Methods in Modelling and Clustering: GMDH Type Algorithms.- Bilinearization of Nonlinear Systems.- Analytical Analysis of a Stochastic Partial Differential Equation.- Is Floating-Point Arithmetic Still Adequate?.- Using Systems of Incomplete, Often Inconsistent, Models.- Top-Down Modelling of Complex Systems by means of Word Bond Graphs.- An Approach of the Grey System Modelling and Simulation for Complex Systems.- Generic Modelling in SONCHES.- Statement and Tendencies of Models for Complicated Technical Systems.- A Mathematical Model for Description of Random and Indefinite Factors from Unified Positions.- The Algorithms of Extremal Parameter Grouping.- A New Approach for Structural Modelling.- Problems of Qualitative Change of Parameters in Different Hierarchical Levels.- Studying the Interactions Among Model Reduction Algorithms via CAD Technique.- Determination of Simplified Models by means of Chebyshev Polynomials.- A Note on Simplification of Large Dynamic Systems Using a Moment Technique.- Model Reduction and Stability Analysis of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems by means of Centre Manifold Theory.- Method of Automated Construction of System Dynamics Models (ACM)..- A Modular Computer-Aided Modelling and Simulation System in Chemical Engineering.- CANDYS/CM ― A Dialogue System for Modelling Continuous Dynamical Systems with Chain Structure by Differential Equations.- Control of the Observation Process by Probability Criterion.- Simulation Analysis of a Nonparametric Algorithm for Identification of Discrete-Time Hammerstein System.- Remarks on Pole Assignment by Constant Output Feedback.- On the Computational Solution of Differential Equations with Delay.- A Theory of Elementary Social Systems as a Basis for the Analysis and Modelling of Decision Situations.- An Approach to the Development of Supporting Systems for Analysis and Construction/Influencing Social Systems.- Distributed Message Exchange System Modelling.- Analysis and Optimization by means of Estimations in Measurement.- Simulation of Fuzzy System Dynamics Models.- 1.5. Multiobjective Optimization.- Multicriteria Fuzzy Decisions.- A Method for Multihuman and Multi-Criteria Decision Making.- 1.6. Methods of Optimization and Control.- Evolutionary Learning Optimum-Seeking on Parallel Computer Architectures.- Optimization and Simulation in Control Design.- System-Engineering Methodology for Simulation and Control of Dynamical Networks.- Modelling of Large Processes Containing Continuously and Binarily Controlled Parts.- Integral Riccati Equations for a Feedback Solution of LQCP with a Terminal Inequality Constraint.- Stable Variant of the Simplex Method for Solving Supersparse Linear Programs.- Some Remarks on Optimizing Simulated Systems.- D-Controllability and Strong D-Controllability and Control of Multiparameter and Multiple Time-Scale Singularly Perturbed Systems.- On-Line Optimal Control of Nonlinear Systems by Singular Perturbation Techniques.- Design of Optimal Feedback Controllers for some Classes of Nonlinear Systems.- An Algorithm for Optimal Control of Nonlinear Systems.- Design of a Combustion Controller.- Solving Assignment Problems by Selection Pressure Controlled Replicator Networks.- Local Area Networks with Different Topological Structures. Analysis of Qualitative and Quantitative Behaviour.- Bicriterial Optimization of Structure of Complex Network.- OPTPACK ― An Interactive Optimization Software Package for Personal Computers.- 2. Simulation Techniques.- 2.1. Simulation of Discrete Systems.- Approximate Performance and Sensitivity Analysis of Closed Queueing Networks.- Computer-Aided Asynchronous Synthesis Procedure.- Performance Evaluation of Communication Services in CIM Environments.- 2.2. Simulation of Continuous Systems.- New Simulation Approaches to Ill-Defined Systems.- Methodological Basis of the Simulation System SIMPLEX-II.- Real-Time Simulation of Non-Linear Quadratic Gaussian Adaptive Control Systems.- Simulation of Complex Real Systems: Theory and Practice.- 2.3. Parallel Simulation.- A Systolic Extrapolation Design.- SLA ― A Language for Simulation Evaluation of Concurrent Systems Performance.- 2.4. Software Support.- The Off-Line Motion Planning via the Computer Graphics Simulation System.- 2.5. Simulation Environment.- Mini-Supercomputers: New Perspectives in Scientific Computation and Simulation.- The Simulated Performance of a Real-Time Interprocessor Synchronization Algorithm Based on Event-Driven Method.- Simulation Environment in SONCHES.- A Program Generator for a Model-Based Simulation System.- Software Package for Linear Nonstationary Systems Analysis and Simulation.- SIMPC ― An Implementation of GPSS for Personal Computer.- 3. Methods of Knowledge Processing for Systems Analysis.- Expert Systems in CIM Operations: Key to Productivity and Quality.- Construction of a Knowledge Base for Simulation and Control of Large Scale and Complex Systems. Applications.- Knowledge Based Inference Controlled Logic Simulation.- Knowledge-Based Systems for Distributed Decision-Making.- Knowledge-Based Modelling and Simulation: Restrictions, Alternatives and Applications.- Knowledge Based Process Control.- A Symbolic-Numerical Support for Computer-Aided Modelling.