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 Theory, Technology, Applications
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Edited by
M.G. Singh, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, UK
Description
Containing 1621 specially commissioned articles, this unique and comprehensive new reference work provides information on what systems
thinking comprises and how it is being used to understand and to attack a wide spectrum of diverse problems ranging from, for example,
the control of servo-mechanisms to applications of space technology, or from understanding biological/environmental systems to controlling
national economies. The volumes cover systems and control in the widest possible sense, treating the theoretical concepts as well as
their applications. The latter are technological (to process industries like chemicals, paper and cement as well as to engineering systems
like power generation, distribution, etc.), semi-technological (i.e. where human beings interact in the system, e.g. road traffic networks,
environmental systems, robotics, energy systems) or non-technological (socio-economic systems, management systems, etc.). In each case
the role of computers as system components is particularly emphasized.
Audience
For scientists, engineers and applied mathematicians, teachers and students, control scientists, systems analysts and engineers in industry, economists, legislators, lawyers and managers.
Contents
(partial)
Theory:
Modelling and simulation. Physical systems modelling. Identification. Estimation theory. Signal processing. Simulation
techniques. Model simplification. Systems and control theory. Fuzzy systems. Pattern recognition. Realization theory for linear and nonlinear
systems. Computer-aided design of control systems. Multivariable control. Distributed parameter systems. Discrete systems. Self-tuning
regulators and adaptive control. Optimization and operations research. Static optimization. Dynamic optimization. Optimal control. Game
theory. Stochastic systems. Robustness and sensitivity. Complex systems theory. Hierarchical optimization and control. Decentralized
control. Model simplification for complex systems. Stability of interconnected systems. Team theory.
Technology:
Technology of
actuators. Special actuators required in communications, power generation, nuclear industry, etc. Measurements in the control area. Intelligent
instrumentation. Measurements in the biological area. Environmental measurements. Measurements in chemistry. Database management. Distributed
control.
Applications:
Technological applications. Process control in chemical industries. Control of power generation and distribution.
Control in aeronautics and space robotics. Semitechnological applications. Road traffic control. Air traffic control. Other transportation
systems. Manufacturing systems. Building systems. Utility systems. Communication systems. Management systems. Healthcare systems. Social
effects of automation. Nontechnological applications. Modelling and control of biological systems. Biomedical engineering. Environmental
systems. Agricultural systems. Indexes.
| Bibliographic details |
Hardbound, 5686 pages , publication date: SEP-1987
ISBN-13: 978-0-08-028709-6
ISBN-10: 0-08-028709-3
Imprint: PERGAMON
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