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UNINA9910437581803321 |
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Autore |
Birta Louis G |
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Titolo |
Modelling and Simulation : Exploring Dynamic System Behaviour / / by Louis G. Birta, Gilbert Arbez |
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London : , : Springer London : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2013 |
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[2nd ed. 2013.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (448 p.) |
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Simulation Foundations, Methods and Applications, , 2195-2825 |
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Computer graphics |
Computer simulation |
Engineering mathematics |
Engineering - Data processing |
Mathematics - Data processing |
Economics |
Computer Graphics |
Computer Modelling |
Mathematical and Computational Engineering Applications |
Computational Science and Engineering |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Part I: Fundamentals -- Introduction -- The Modelling and Simulation Process -- Part II: DEDS Modelling and Simulation -- DEDS Stochastic Behaviour and Modelling -- A Conceptual Modelling Framework for DEDS -- DEDS Simulation Model Development -- The Activity-Object World View for DEDS -- Experimentation and Output Analysis -- Part III: CTDS Modelling and Simulation -- Modelling of Continuous Time Dynamic Systems -- Simulation with CTDS Models -- Optimization -- Probability Primer -- GPSS Primer -- MATLAB Primer. |
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Modelling and simulation provides invaluable support for the design and evaluation of dynamic systems, offering multi-faceted tools that are unconstrained by discipline boundaries. This fully updated and expanded new edition of Modelling and Simulation presents a practical introduction to the fundamental aspects of modelling and simulation. It |
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provides the necessary foundations both for those wishing to learn about this methodology and also for those who have a need to apply it in their work. Illustrative examples are drawn from projects formulated within the domains of both discrete-event dynamic systems and continuous-time dynamic systems. Topics and features: Presents a project-oriented (i.e., goal-based) perspective on modelling and simulation Describes an updated novel activity based conceptual modelling framework (the ABCmod framework) for discrete-event dynamic systems Includes a new chapter that presents a novel world view, the Activity-Object world view, which eases the translation of a conceptual model specification in the ABCmod framework into a simulation program Contains numerous illustrative examples and useful algorithms, in addition to exercises and projects at the end of most chapters Includes a primer on probability, a concise guide to the GPSS programming environment and an overview of relevant MATLAB features in the appendices Provides supplementary software and teaching support material at an associated website, including lecture slides and a methodology for organizing student projects Students at the senior undergraduate or junior graduate level will find this hands-on textbook/reference to be an essential guide to the fundamentals of modelling and simulation. It is also ideally suited for self-study by professionals seeking insight into the vast potential of this rapidly evolving problem-solving paradigm. |
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UNINA9910966804603321 |
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Regional cooperation for water quality improvement in southwestern Pennsylvania / / Committee on Water Quality Improvement for the Pittsburgh Region, Water Science and Technology Board; Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies |
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Washington, DC, : National Academies Press, c2005 |
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9786610173686 |
9780309181310 |
0309181313 |
9781280173684 |
1280173688 |
9780309547246 |
0309547245 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (290 p.) |
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Water quality management - Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area |
Water quality - Measurement - Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area |
Pittsburgh (Pa.) |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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""Front Matter""; ""Preface""; ""Contents""; ""Executive Summary""; ""1 Introduction""; ""2 Regional Water Resources: Physiographical, Historical, and Social Dimensions""; ""3 Water Quality in the Region""; ""4 Causes of Water Quality Impairment""; ""5 Water Quality Improvement: Decision-Making Strategies and Technical Solutions""; ""6 Water Quality Improvement: Institutional and Financial Solutions""; ""7 Implications Beyond Southwestern Pennsylvania""; ""Acronyms""; ""Appendixes""; ""Appendix A Southwestern Pennsylvania Local Resource Panel"" |
""Appendix B Summary of Select Reports Concerning Water and |
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Wastewater Quality Problems of Southwestern Pennsylvania""""Appendix C Glossary""; ""Appendix D Water Science and Technology Board""; ""Appendix E Committee and Staff Biographical Information"" |
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The city of Pittsburgh and surrounding area of southwestern Pennsylvania face complex water quality problems, due in large part to aging wastewater infrastructures that cannot handle sewer overflows and stormwater runoff, especially during wet weather. Other problems such as acid mine drainage are a legacy of the region (TM)s past coal mining, heavy industry, and manufacturing economy. Currently, water planning and management in southwestern Pennsylvania is highly fragmented; federal and state governments, 11 counties, hundreds of municipalities, and other entities all play roles, but with little coordination or cooperation. The report finds that a comprehensive, watershed-based approach is needed to effectively meet water quality standards throughout the region in the most cost-effective manner. The report outlines both technical and institutional alternatives to consider in the development and implementation of such an approach. |
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