Multi-Level Modeling of Socio-Technical Systems

Abstract

There is an enormous range of computational models and simulations for addressing a variety of analysis and design issues in complex systems. This report addresses systems where behavioral and social phenomena are significant elements of system performance. The report begins with an overview of the state of the art for multi-level modeling of such "socio-technical" systems. It then reports on an interview study of how four non-defense industries address computational modeling of complex aerospace, automotive, building equipment, and semi-conductor systems. The report concludes with several observations on the overall study of which this work was an element.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 05, 2012
Accession Number
ADA582895

Entities

People

  • Douglas A. Bodner
  • William B. Rouse

Organizations

  • Systems Engineering Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Addressing
  • Aircrafts
  • Complex Systems
  • Computational Modeling
  • Contracts
  • Defense Industry
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Investments
  • Materials
  • Military Operations
  • Observation
  • Organizational Structure
  • Semiconductors
  • Simulations
  • Standards
  • Systems Engineering

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Software Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space