Decision making [[electronic resource] ] : a psychophysics application of network science, Center for Nonlinear Science, University of North Texas, USA, 10-13 January 2010 / / editors, Paolo Grigolini, Bruce J. West

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910457515503321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Singapore ; ; Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, 2011
• ISBN: 1-283-43402-4; 9786613434029; 981-4365-82-3
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (207 p.)
• Collana: Studies of nonlinear phenomena in life science ; ; v. 15
• Altri autori (Persone): GrigoliniPaolo; WestBruce J
• Disciplina: 612.8
• Soggetti: Neural networks (Neurobiology); Chaotic behavior in systems; Complexity (Philosophy); Decision making - Physiological aspects; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Preface; CONTENTS; 1. Overview of ARO program on network science for human decision making B.J. West; 1. Introduction; 2. Background; 2.1. What we know about networks; 2.2. What we do not know about the linking of physical and human networks; 3. What We Have Been Doing; 3.1. Complexity theory and modeling without scales; 3.2. Information propagation in complex adaptive networks; 4. Preliminary Conclusions; References; 2. Viewing the extended mind hypothesis (Clark & Chambers) in terms of complex systems dynamics G. Werner; 1. Background; 2. On the Extended Mind Hypothesis; 3. Brain and World as ONE Complex Dynamical System4. Praxis Ahead of Theory; 5. Conclusion; References; 3. Uncertainty in psychophysics: Deriving a network of psychophysical equations K.H. Norwich; 1. Introduction; 2. Philosophical Underpinnings; 3. Mathematical Representation of the Psychophysical Law (Weber-Fechner and ; Stevens); 4. A Network of Equations Issuing from the Entropic Form of the Psychophysical Law; 4.1. The differential threshold ( DH from Fechner's conjecture) and Weber's fraction; 4.2. The hyperbolic law governing the magnitude of n ( DH from Miller's magical number); 4.3. Simple reaction time ( DH is the minimum quantity of information needed to react)5. Searching for Support within Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics; 5.1. Emergence of the Weber-Fechner law from thermodynamics; 6. Discussion; 6.1. Review; 6.2. Quantum Sufficiat; Acknowledgements; References; 4. The collective brain E. Tagliazucchi and D.R. Chialvo; 1. Introduction; 2. Emergent Complex Dynamics is always Critical; 3. The Collective Large-scale Brain Dynamics; 4. Neuronal Avalanching in Small Scale is Critical; 5. Psychophysics and Behavior; 6. An Evolutionary Perspective; 7. Noise or Critical Fluctuations? Equilibrium vs Non-equilibrium8. Outlook; Acknowledgements; References; 5. Acquiring long-range memory through adaptive avalanches S. Boettcher; 1. Introduction; 2. Motivation from Self-organized Criticality; 3. Spin Glass Ground States with Extremal Optimization; 4. EO Dynamics; 5. Annealed Optimization Model; 6. Evolution Equations for Local Search Heuristics; 6.1. Extremal optimization algorithm; 6.2. Update probabilities for extremal optimization; 6.3. Update probabilities for metropolis algorithms; 6.4. Evolution equations for a simple barrier model; 6.5. Jamming model for -EOReferences; 6. Random walk of complex networks: From infinitely slow to instantaneous transition to equilibrium N.W. Hollingshad, P. Grigolini and P. Allegrini; 1. Introduction; 2. Preliminary Remarks on the Size of a Complex Network; 3. On the Master Matrix A; 4. Transition to Equilibrium in Hierarchical Networks; 5. Return to the Origin in a Scale-free Network; 5.1. Ad hoc scale-free network; 5.2. Hierarchical network; 6. Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; 7. Coherence and complexity M. Bologna, E. Geneston, P. Grigolini, M. Turalska and M. Lukovic; 1. Introduction
• Sommario/riassunto: This invaluable book captures the proceedings of a workshop that brought together a group of distinguished scientists from a variety of disciplines to discuss how networking influences decision making. The individual lectures interconnect psychological testing, the modeling of neuron networks and brain dynamics to the transport of information within and between complex networks. Of particular importance was the introduction of a new principle that governs how complex networks talk to one another - the Principle of Complexity Management (PCM). PCM establishes that the transfer of information fr

Space Vehicle Maneuvering, Propulsion, Dynamics and Control : A Textbook for Engineers / / by Ranjan Vepa

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910890191603321
• Autore: Vepa Ranjan
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024
• ISBN: 9783031655180; 3031655184
• Edizione: [1st ed. 2024.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (553 pages)
• Disciplina: 388.13
• Soggetti: Aerospace engineering; Astronautics; Outer space - Exploration; Automatic control; Robotics; Automation; Dynamics; Nonlinear theories; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; Space Exploration and Astronautics; Control and Systems Theory; Control, Robotics, Automation; Applied Dynamical Systems
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Chapter 1 Celestial Mechanics: Keplerian Orbits -- Chapter 2 Celestial Mechanics: Real Orbits -- Chapter 3 Space Vehicle Manoeuvring -- Chapter 4 Interplanetary Trajectories -- Chapter 5 Space Vehicle Mission Planning -- Chapter 6 Trajectory Optimisation and Feedback Control -- Chapter 7 Patched Three-Body Approximation: Application to Inter-Planetary Trajectory Planning -- Chapter 8 Missions to the Asteroids -- Chapter 9 Physics of Plasmas -- Chapter 10 Space Vehicle Electric Propulsion -- Chapter 11 Space Vehicle Electro-Static and Electro-Magnetic Propulsion -- Chapter 12 Space Vehicle Electro-; Dynamic Propulsion.
• Sommario/riassunto: This textbook introduces space vehicle maneuvering, propulsion, dynamics and control, and discusses the space environment and its influence on the spacecraft propulsion system. This is followed by an in depth description of Keplerian celestial mechanics, co-planar and non-planar orbital transfers involving both impulsive and continuous manoeuvers, and perturbation effects that characterize the real non-Keplerian nature of orbital motion. Dr. Vepa then explains the use of restricted two-body and three-body dynamics as descriptors of spacecraft motion, the limitations of these approach in terms of orbital perturbations and an understanding of the physical source and influence of these perturbations, and principles of the optimal synthesis of trajectories. Featuring many exercises, design case studies, and extensive use of MATLAB/SIMULINK and MATLAB analytical tools, the book is ideal for graduate students, post graduate students, researchers, as well professionals in the industry. Stands as a single, ready reference for all that would be required for design of a specific or a complete space mission; Explains the basics of celestial mechanics including Keplerian, Real and Non-Keplerian Orbits; Illustrates the principles of maneuvering vehicles in space, optimal trajectories, and space vehicle mission planning .