Interact Understanding And Management Of Complexity A methodology for social systems design, and the understanding of complex problems ('messes'), whether in business organizations, society or government. http://www.interactdesign.com
Protek Network Management Network management specialist Protek provides systems and network management solutions, secure messaging and directories for organizations with complex, heterogeneous networks. http://www.protek.com/
Life Sciences Division (LSD), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) The mission of the Life Sciences Division is to advance science and technology in order to understand complex biological systems and their relationship with human health and the environment. http://bio.lsd.ornl.gov/
The DESIRE Research Programme Study of compositional multiagent systems for complex systems. http://www.cs.vu.nl/vakgroepen/ai/projects/desire/
Extractions: Contents: Aim of the research programme Overview of the results Applications Publications A general introduction to the research activities of our group can be found here Attention: from April 26 to May 2, 2000, the Department of Artificial Intelligence organizes a 5-day course on the design of intelligent multi-agent systems, based on DESIRE. Information can be found here The DESIRE research programme focusses on the study of compositional multi-agent systems for complex (and often distributed) tasks and development methods for these systems. Such systems model and support users in coordinating and performing complex cooperative tasks (e.g., design projects, distributed process control). In this research programme the agent metaphor has been adopted as a point of departure: a complex task can be modelled as a composition of a number of tasks, each of which is performed by one or more agents; these agents can have the form of automated systems or human agents (users). To support the development of such systems a framework is required that necessarily supports all phases of development: task and knowledge analysis (including requirements analysis and conceptual modelling), formal specification, operationalisation, verification and validation. A major aim is to provide a modelling framework for the development of such compositional multi-agent systems at a high conceptual level, supported by a software environment.
Center For Information Systems Research (CISR) Conducts fieldbased research on issues related to the management and use of information technology (IT) in complex organizations. http://mitsloan.mit.edu/cisr/
Pilot Plants, Pilot-Plants, Pilot Plant, Pilot-Plant Simple benchscale laboratory systems to complex computer-controlled pilot-plants for research and development in laboratories and pilot-plants. http://www.pdcmachines.com/pilot_plants.asp
Extractions: Twin reactor pilot system provided a variety of scale-up, waste reduction and process improvement in the Polymer and Composites fields covering technologies from Coatings, Adhesives and Cosmetics to Sanitary, Casting and Marine industries. Click on the image above for a more detailed view Bench Scale Process System PDC will tailor systems for your research and development needs. Utilizing a powerful combination of engineering and manufacturing excellence and a dedication to working with our customers, Pdc is a valuable partner for providing process systems to keep you on the forefront of your industry. For decades, PDC has excelled in process skid fabrication projects rangning from simple bench-scale lab equipment to complex computer controlled turnkey pilot plant and mini-plant systems. Our experience spans a wide range of clients with unique and challenging process requirements. Pdc teams with its clients and often surpasses their expectations by providing: Complete system integration Fixed price contracts Technical excellence Superior quality Dedicated service Firm deliveries to tight deadlines Quick response to ongoing changes during fabrication without affecting delivery
Self-Organizing Systems A Tutorial In Complexity Tutorial on processes and patterns of organization and complexity in naturalsystems complex adaptive systems, criticality, the edge of chaos. http://www.ncst.ernet.in/kbcs/vivek/issues/13.1/sos/sos.html
Extractions: Meet the research faculty and staff at the Center, and learn about their latest projects and publications. You can find a biography of the late Nobel Laureate Ilya Prigogine here, as well as Acting Director and Prof. Linda Reichl , Prof. Alex de Lozanne , Prof. Daniel Heinzen , Prof. Allan MacDonald , Prof. Reuben McDaniel, Prof. Qian Niu , Senior Research Scientist Tomio Petrosky , Prof. W. C. Schieve , Prof. Chih-Kang (Ken) Shih , Prof. E.C.G. Sudarshan, Assoc. Prof. Jack Turner , Asst. Prof. Zhen Yao , and an e-mail directory of the Center's personnel. The Center's Bookshelf
VCU Complexity Research Group Influenced by the works of Robert Rosen* in theoretical biology, systems science and epistemology. .. Constructivism as a refreshing alternative http://views.vcu.edu/complex/
Extractions: The Mexican sierra [fish] has "XVII-15-IX" spines in the dorsal fin. These can easily be counted ... We could, if we wished, describe the sierra thus: "D. XVII-15-IX; A. II-15-IX," but we could see the fish alive and swimming, feel it plunge against the lines, drag it threshing over the rail, and even finally eat it. And there is no reason why either approach should be inaccurate. Spine-count description need not suffer because another approach is also used. Perhaps, out of the two approaches we thought there might emerge a picture more complete and even more accurate that either alone could produce. John Steinbeck, novelist, with Edward Ricketts, marine biologist (1941) Complexity Discussion Group NEW BOOK: In Into the Cool the authors unravel the intricacies of cosmology, meteorology, chemistry, ecology and even the mysteries of human aging in an unexpected but accessible and entertaining manner. It's all very simple. It's all very complex. The book careens between these poles like a pinball in urgent play, until the reader is forced, willy-nilly, to think in terms of energy flow, gradients, and The Second Law. This turns out to be something of a delight, like using a new tool specially sharpened and specifically made for that job that we all assume when we first ask "why?" NEW LECTURE: Don't look at the whole organism: Framing the question in science Download the power point presentation NEW PAPERS: Why do people behave religiously?
IEEE TSC On Engineering Complex Computer Systems We thus define the engineering of complex computer systems as all activitiespertinent to complex computer systems are found in almost every industry. http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/IEEE-TSC-ECCS/eccs.html
Extractions: ECCS-WWW is the IEEE Technical Segment Committee's attempt to organize information about it and its activities into an easy to use hypertext, hypermedia format. This WWW entry is still under construction and is updated regularly. Please check out our What's New? for information on changed items. Invitation to New Volunteers and Interested Parties Issues of the IEEE TSC ECCS Electronic Newsletter We thus define the engineering of complex computer systems as all activities pertinent to specifying, designing, prototyping, building, testing, operating, maintaining, and evolving of complex computer systems. While in the past, relatively non-complex ``traditional'' systems sufficed for most computer control applications, the new and emerging demands of applications and the evolution of computer architectures and networks now essentially ``force'' systems to be complex, given our current understanding how to engineer these systems. Complex computer systems are found in almost every industry. These include industrial process control, aerospace and defense, transportation and communications, energy and utilities, medical and health, commercial data processing, and others. Unfortunately, the current state-of-the-art in research and technology has clearly fallen far behind the requirements of industrial, commercial and government complex computer systems.
Telecom Solutions, Consulting Services, Business Leads, Web Services At Teoco Provides practical solutions for complex distributed information systems in such diverse industries as telecommunications, energy, and financial services. We specialize in the areas of software engineering, systems engineering, application systems development, Internet technologies, database solutions, network solutions, and systems integration. http://www.teoco.com/
Distributed Rovers Project investigates the complex challenges surrounding distributed rovers, small basic agents interoperating to create emergent intelligent behaviour. Such systems can cope well in adverse situations, being composed of relatively cheap robotic devices working in unison, capable of recovering from partial failure. http://www-aig.jpl.nasa.gov/public/planning/dist-rovers/
Extractions: Background top This project develops architectures and technologies for command and control of multi-rover groups for planetary exploration. AI Technology top Problem top Whether they are spacecraft, probes or rovers, coordinating multiple distributed agents introduces unique challenges for automated planning and other supporting technology (Mataric 1995; Parker 1998). Issues arise concerning interfaces between agents, communication bandwidth, group command and control, and onboard capabilities. For example, a certain level of communication capabilities will need to be assigned to each, possibly limiting the amount of information that can be shared between the rovers (and ground). The mission design will need to include a "chain of command" for the team of spacecraft/rovers, indicating which rovers are controlled directly from the ground, and which are controlled by other rovers or orbiting/landed spacecraft. Finally, the onboard capabilities will need to be considered, including computing power and onboard data storage capacity. This will limit the level of autonomy each of the rovers can have. Impact top While it is up to mission designers to determine the optimal number of rovers for a given mission, multiple rovers have three types of advantages over single rover approaches: force multiplication, simultaneous presence and system redundancy.
Kathabar Systems Europe - Dehumidifiers / Air Dryers Kathabar Systems Europe have manufactured dehumidification systems and is recognized globally for expertise, quality, service and in providing innovative solutions for complex dehumidification processes. http://www.kathabar.imtech.nl
OpenMetrik | Welcome To OpenMetrik Offers data collection and control systems for complex management reporting and analysis on the internet. http://www.openmetrik.com/
Extractions: @import "css/ph_style.css"; A clear window into your business. OpenMetrik is an innovative, real-time enterprise management control system. It threads through and integrates all business processes collecting pertinent management data. Disjointed pieces of software and disparate, semi-manual processes are eliminated and the cost and complexity of making time-critical decisions reduced with OpenMetrik full visibility and accountability can be readily established. Steer your enterprise in strict alignment with the rapid changes in business. business research + development information technology
Global Internetworking Provides complete endto-end turnkey solutions to the most complex telecommunications systems in the industry. http://www.globalinternetworking.com/
Extractions: Click here to learn about our collaborative approach, the systems we use and the steps we take to deliver network solutions. Click here to obtain pricing for U.S. and international private line service from our database of over 1,500 carriers. GII Services: U.S. Private Line International Private Line IP Access and Transit Ethernet Private Line Multi-Hub Gateway Hub Service Wavelengths Colocation Managed Network Services Network Cost Optimization Network Design Support Network Diversity Planning Wireless Backhaul Optimization The Telecom Service Integrator
Power Manager - Energy Saving Software DssW Power Manager is a professional suite of Macintosh automation and power management tools. Easy to use point and click interface. No need for complex programming or scripting languages. http://www.dssw.co.uk/powermanager/
Extractions: Designed from the ground up for Mac OS X, Power Manager saves you time and helps reduce your electricity bills. This software can automatically start up, shut down, restart, log out, wake up, and put your Mac to sleep. With Power Manager you can quickly create a schedule to control when your Mac is available for use, asleep, or shut down. Your schedule is put into action without any further effort from you. Use Power Manager to automatically start up and shut down your Macs each morning and evening. Avoid running costs for computers left on overnight. In office environments Power Manager can assist in enforcing an energy saving policy. Scheduling each Mac to sleep or shut down during idle periods is an easy way to implement a cost effective and environmentally friendly energy policy. At the beginning and end of each computer lesson do you waste time sorting out the computers? We have included a new feature just for you: automatic log out. Use Power Manager to schedule an automatic log out at the end of every lesson and you can be sure the next class will be started with all the Macs in a trusted state.
LIFE - Discontinued Services Page Complexity. *, Education. *, Environment. *, Organisations. *, Heritage. *,Find Information. *, LIFE Publications Centre http://life.csu.edu.au/discontinued.html
Welcome To NCSL The summary for this English page contains characters that cannot be correctly displayed in this language/character set. http://www-ncsl.postech.ac.kr/
