Complex Systems in Knowledge-Based Environments: Theory, Models and Applications

Complex Systems in Knowledge-Based Environments: Theory, Models and Applications

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The tremendous growth in the availability of inexpensive computing power and easy availability of computers have generated tremendous interest in the design and implementation of Complex Systems. Computer-based solutions offer great support in the design of Complex Systems. Furthermore, Complex Systems are becoming increasingly complex themselves. This research book comprises a selection of state-of-the-art contributions to topics dealing with Complex Systems in a Knowledge-based Environment. Complex systems are ubiquitous. Examples comprise, but are not limited to System of Systems, Service-oriented Approaches, Agent-based Systems, and Complex Distributed Virtual Systems. These are application domains that require knowledge of engineering and management methods and are beyond the scope of traditional systems. The chapters in this book deal with a selection of topics which range from uncertainty representation, management and the use of ontological means which support and are large-scale business integration. All contributions were invited and are based on the recognition of the expertise of the contributing authors in the field. By collecting these sources together in one volume, the intention was to present a variety of tools to the reader to assist in both study and work. The second intention was to show how the different facets presented in the chapters are complementary and contribute towards this emerging discipline designed to aid in the analysis of complex systems. [From Amazon.com]

ISBN

9783540880745

Publication Date

2009

Publisher

Springer

City

Berlin, Germany

Keywords

Knowledge representation, Information theory, Expert systems, Intelligent agents

Disciplines

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Systems Engineering

Complex Systems in Knowledge-Based Environments: Theory, Models and Applications

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