Book description
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:
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Provides a practical one-stop reference on modeling and
simulation and contains an accessible introduction to key concepts
and techniques
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Introduces, trains, and prepares readers from statistics,
mathematics, engineering, computer science, economics, and
business to use modeling and simulation in their studies and research
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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.
John A. Sokolowski, PHD, is Executive Director of the Virginia
Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center (VMASC) at Old Dominion
University, where he is also Associate Professor of Modeling and
Simulation Engineering. He is the coeditor of Principles of Modeling
and Simulation: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Modeling and Simulation
Fundamentals: Theoretical Underpinnings and Practical Domains, and
Modeling and Simulation in the Medical and Health Sciences and
coauthor of Modeling and Simulation for Analyzing Global Events, all
published by Wiley.
Catherine M. Banks, PHD, is Research Associate Professor at VMASC.
She is the coeditor of Principles of Modeling and Simulation: A
Multidisciplinary Approach, Modeling and Simulation Fundamentals:
Theoretical Underpinnings and Practical Domains, and Modeling and
Simulation in the Medical and Health Sciences and coauthor of Modeling
and Simulation for Analyzing Global Events, all published by Wiley.
