Principles of modeling and simulation a multidisciplinary approach /

This book provides an introduction to the theory and applications of modeling and simulation with a multidisciplinary perspective, and the authors offer a concise look at the key concepts that make up the field of modeling and simulation. The book is organized into the following three parts: Princip...

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Group Author: Sokolowski, John A., 1953; Banks, Catherine M., 1960
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Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470403563
Summary: This book provides an introduction to the theory and applications of modeling and simulation with a multidisciplinary perspective, and the authors offer a concise look at the key concepts that make up the field of modeling and simulation. The book is organized into the following three parts: Principles of Modeling and Simulation (Part One); Theoretical Underpinnings (Part Two); and Practical Domains (Part Three).
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xiii, 259 p.) : ill.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780470403556 (electronic bk.)
0470403551 (electronic bk.)
9780470289433 (cloth)
0470289430 (cloth)
9780470403563
047040356X
1282112821
9781282112827
Index Number: QA401
CLC: O242
Contents: Principles of Modeling and Simulation; Contents; Preface; Contributors; Part One Principles of Modeling and Simulation: A Multidisciplinary Approach; 1. What Is Modeling and Simulation?; 2. The Role of Modeling and Simulation; Part Two Theoretical Underpinnings; 3. Simulation: Models That Vary over Time; 4. Queue Modeling and Simulation; 5. Human Interaction with Simulations; 6. Verification and Validation; Part Three Practical Domains; 7. Uses of Simulation; 8. Modeling and Simulation: Real-World Examples; 9. The Future of Simulation; Index.