Integrated Modeling Systems,

Abstract

This paper examines in some detail the concept of an integrated modeling system. Three main types of integration are distinguished: model integration, solver integration, and integration of various utilities. Model integration is further divided into four subtypes based on a four-level model abstraction hierarchy: specific models, model classes, modeling paradigms, and modeling traditions. THe paper then goes on to consider how structured modeling supports the various types of integration. The overall conclusion is that the structured modeling approach offers an attractive approach to the design of integrated modeling systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA179132

Entities

People

  • Arthur M. Geoffrion

Organizations

  • University of California, Los Angeles

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Database Management Systems
  • Databases
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Evolutionary Algorithms
  • Information Systems
  • Linear Programming
  • Mathematical Programming
  • Nonlinear Programming
  • Operations Research
  • Optimization
  • Programming Languages
  • Systems Engineering

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Database Systems and Applications