Agent-Based Modelling and Landscape Change
Agent-Based Modelling and Landscape Change

Author: James D. A. Millington

Publisher: MDPI

Published: 2018-09-27

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 3038422800

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This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Agent-Based Modelling and Landscape Change" that was published in Land

Control of Discrete-Event Systems
Control of Discrete-Event Systems

Author: Carla Seatzu

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2012-07-27

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13: 1447142764

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Control of Discrete-event Systems provides a survey of the most important topics in the discrete-event systems theory with particular focus on finite-state automata, Petri nets and max-plus algebra. Coverage ranges from introductory material on the basic notions and definitions of discrete-event systems to more recent results. Special attention is given to results on supervisory control, state estimation and fault diagnosis of both centralized and distributed/decentralized systems developed in the framework of the Distributed Supervisory Control of Large Plants (DISC) project. Later parts of the text are devoted to the study of congested systems though fluidization, an over approximation allowing a much more efficient study of observation and control problems of timed Petri nets. Finally, the max-plus algebraic approach to the analysis and control of choice-free systems is also considered. Control of Discrete-event Systems provides an introduction to discrete-event systems for readers that are not familiar with this class of systems, but also provides an introduction to research problems and open issues of current interest to readers already familiar with them. Most of the material in this book has been presented during a Ph.D. school held in Cagliari, Italy, in June 2011.

Multi-Agent Energy Systems Simulation
Multi-Agent Energy Systems Simulation

Author: Tiago Pinto

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9783039436507

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The synergy between artificial intelligence and power and energy systems is providing promising solutions to deal with the increasing complexity of the energy sector. Multi-agent systems, in particular, are widely used to simulate complex problems in the power and energy domain as they enable modeling dynamic environments and studying the interactions between the involved players. Multi-agent systems are suitable for dealing not only with problems related to the upper levels of the system, such as the transmission grid and wholesale electricity markets, but also to address challenges associated with the management of distributed generation, renewables, large-scale integration of electric vehicles, and consumption flexibility. Agent-based approaches are also being increasingly used for control and to combine simulation and emulation by enabling modeling of the details of buildings' electrical devices, microgrids, and smart grid components. This book discusses and highlights the latest advances and trends in multi-agent energy systems simulation. The addressed application topics include the design, modeling, and simulation of electricity markets operation, the management and scheduling of energy resources, the definition of dynamic energy tariffs for consumption and electrical vehicles charging, the large-scale integration of variable renewable energy sources, and mitigation of the associated power network issues.

New Trends in Software Methodologies, Tools and Techniques
New Trends in Software Methodologies, Tools and Techniques

Author: Hamido Fujita

Publisher: IOS Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 1586039164

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"New Trends in Software Methodologies, Tools and Techniques, as part of the SoMeT series, contributes to new trends and theories in the direction in which the editors believe software science and engineering may develop in order to transform the role of software and science integration in tomorrow s global information society. This book is an attempt to capture the essence of a new state-of-the-art in software science and its supporting technology. Aiming at identifying the challenges such a technology has to master. It contains extensively reviewed papers given at the Seventh International Conference on New Trends in Software Methodology Tools, and Techniques (SoMeT08) held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. One of the important issues addressed in this book is handling cognitive issues on software development to adapt to user mental state. Tools and techniques have been contributed here. Another aspect challenged in this conference was intelligent software design in software security. This book, and the series, will also contribute to the elaboration on such new trends and related academic research studies and development."--BOOK JACKET.

Service Science, Management, and Engineering:
Service Science, Management, and Engineering:

Author: Gang Xiong

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2012-04-12

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0123970377

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The Intelligent Systems Series comprises titles that present state of the art knowledge and the latest advances in intelligent systems. Its scope includes theoretical studies, design methods, and real-world implementations and applications. Service Science, Management, and Engineering presents the latest issues and development in service science. Both theory and applications issues are covered in this book, which integrates a variety of disciplines, including engineering, management, and information systems. These topics are each related to service science from various perspectives, and the book is supported throughout by applications and case studies that showcase best practice and provide insight and guidelines to assist in building successful service systems. Presents the latest research on service science, management and engineering, from both theory and applications perspectives Includes coverage of applications in high-growth sectors, along with real-world frameworks and design techniques Applications and case studies showcase best practices and provide insights and guidelines to those building and managing service systems