Title Complex Engineered Systems : Science Meets Technology Author(s) Braha, Dan;Minai, Ali A;Bar-Yam, Yaneer Publication Berlin, Heidelberg, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2006. Description X, 386 p : online resource Abstract Note Every time that we take money out of an ATM, surf the internet or simply turn on a light switch, we enjoy the benefits of complex engineered systems. Systems like power grids and global communication networks are so ubiquitous in our daily lives that we usually take them for granted, only noticing them when they break down. But how do such amazing technologies and infrastructures come to be what they are? How are these systems designed? How do distributed networks work? How are they made to respond rapidly in 'real time'? And as the demands that we place on these systems become increasingly complex, are traditional systems-engineering practices still relevant? This volume examines the difficulties that arise in creating highly complex engineered systems and new approaches that are being adopted. Topics addressed range from the formal representation and classification of distributed networked systems to revolutionary engineering practices inspired by biological evolution. By bringing together the latest research in Complex Engineered Systems, this book sheds light on the current state and future course of this emerging field ISBN,Price 9783540328346 Keyword(s) 1. Applications of Mathematics 2. APPLIED MATHEMATICS 3. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 4. Biomedical engineering 5. Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering 6. COMPLEX SYSTEMS 7. DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS 8. EBOOK 9. EBOOK - SPRINGER 10. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 11. ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 12. Industrial and Production Engineering 13. Industrial engineering 14. Production engineering 15. STATISTICAL PHYSICS Item Type eBook Multi-Media Links Please Click here for eBook Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location I07837     On Shelf