Introduces
various modeling and simulation methods and paradigms that are used to
explain and solve the predominant challenges facing society
Handbook
of Real-World Applications in Modeling and Simulation provides a
thorough explanation of modeling and simulation in the most useful,
current, and predominant applied areas of transportation, homeland
security, medicine, operational research, military science, and
business modeling. Offering a cutting-edge and accessible presentation,
this book discusses how and why the presented domains have become
leading applications of modeling and simulation techniques.
Contributions
from leading academics and researchers integrate modeling and
simulation theories, methods, and data to analyze challenges that
involve technological and social issues. The book begins with an
introduction that explains why modeling and simulation is a reliable
analysis assessment tool for complex systems problems. Subsequent
chapters provide an orientation to various modeling and simulation
methods and paradigms that are used to explain and solve the
predominant challenges across real-world applied domains. Additionally,
the handbook:
Provides a practical one-stop reference on
modeling and simulation and contains an accessible introduction to key
concepts and techniques
Introduces, trains, and prepares
readers from statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science,
economics, and business to use modeling and simulation in their studies
and research
Features case studies that are
representative of fundamental areas of multidisciplinary studies and
provides a concise look at the key concepts of modeling and simulation
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Contains a collection of original ideas on modeling and
simulation to help academics and practitioners develop a
multifunctional perspective
Self-contained chapters offer a
comprehensive approach to explaining each respective domain and include
sections that explore the related history, theory, modeling paradigms,
and case studies. Key terms and techniques are clearly outlined, and
exercise sets allow readers to test their comprehension of the
presented material.
Handbook of Real-World Applications in
Modeling and Simulation is an essential reference for academics and
practitioners in the areas of operations research, business, management
science, engineering, statistics, mathematics, and computer science.
The handbook is also a suitable supplement for courses on modeling and
simulation at the graduate level.