Modelling and Simulation of Integrated Systems in Engineering: Issues of Methodology, Quality, Testing and Application

By David Murray-Smith

This book places particular emphasis on issues of model quality and ideas of model testing and validation. Mathematical and computer-based models provide a foundation for explaining complex behaviour, decision-making, engineering design and for real-time simulators for research and training. Many engineering design techniques depend on suitable models, assessment of the adequacy of a given model for an intended application is therefore critically important. Generic model structures and dependable libraries of sub-models that can be applied repeatedly are increasingly important. Applications are drawn from the fields of mechanical, aeronautical and control engineering, and involve non-linear lumped-parameter models described by ordinary differential equations.

Focuses on issues of model quality and the suitability of a given model for a specific applicationMultidisciplinary problems within engineering feature strongly in the applicationsThe development and testing of nonlinear dynamic models is given very strong emphasis

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 085709078X
• ISBN13: 9780857090782
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"