| Modeling and Simulation: Theory and Practice: A Memorial Volume for Professor Walter J. Karplus (1927-2001) Contributor(s): Bekey, George A. (Editor), Kogan, Boris Ja (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1402070624 ISBN-13: 9781402070624 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2003 Annotation: Modeling and Simulation: Theory and Practice provides a comprehensive review of both methodologies and applications of simulation and modeling. The methodology section includes such topics as the philosophy of simulation, inverse problems in simulation, simulation model compilers, treatment of ill-defined systems, and a survey of simulation languages. The application section covers a wide range of topics, including applications to environmental management, biology and medicine, neural networks, collaborative visualization and intelligent interfaces. The book consists of 13 invited chapters written by former colleagues and students of Professor Karplus. Also included are several short 'reminiscences' describing Professor Karplus' impact on the professional careers of former colleagues and students who worked closely with him over the years. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | Computer Simulation - Science | System Theory - Technology & Engineering | Automation |
| Dewey: 515.64 |
| LCCN: 2002043388 |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.36 lbs) 292 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Modeling and Simulation: Theory and Practice provides a comprehensive review of both methodologies and applications of simulation and modeling. The methodology section includes such topics as the philosophy of simulation, inverse problems in simulation, simulation model compilers, treatment of ill-defined systems, and a survey of simulation languages. The application section covers a wide range of topics, including applications to environmental management, biology and medicine, neural networks, collaborative visualization and intelligent interfaces. The book consists of 13 invited chapters written by former colleagues and students of Professor Karplus. Also included are several short 'reminiscences' describing Professor Karplus' impact on the professional careers of former colleagues and students who worked closely with him over the years. |
