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Simulation Programs
In this chapter we present some of the GPSS programs used in Chaps. 9–26. We had to omit many programs in order to keep this chapter. less that 20...
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Queuing II: No One-Step Calculations
In this chapter we will study the fuzzy system shown in Fig. 5.1 now reproduced as Fig. 9.1. This example was adapted from an example in [1]. The...
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Project Network Model
The project network diagram is in Fig. 26.1. This problem is modelled after an example in [2]. The project consists of various jobs that must be...
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Simulation
Now we come to the point were we need to select simulation software to do all the crisp simulations staring in Chap. 7. The author is not an expert...
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Fuzzy Estimation
sThe first thing to do is explain how we will get fuzzy numbers, and fuzzy probabilities, from a set of confidence intervals which will be...
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5 Managing the Unexpected: Complexity as Distributed Sensemaking
In 1998 the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published a statement of their strategy entitled “Preventing Emerging Infectious Diseases: A Strategy...
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6 Conclusion
Classical hybrid estimation schemes, such as the family of multiple-model estimation algorithms, do not scale up to the demanding estimation and...
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Ubiquitous Healthcare: Technology and Service
Ubiquitous healthcare is introduced in terms of technology and service, considering the current technology as well as the future technology and...
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Gait Training System for Computer-aided Rehabilitation
This Gait Training system is designed to simulate the effects of gait training in a swimming pool. The weight of the subject is supported by a...
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Electronic Locomotion Aids for the Blind: Towards More Assistive Systems
This chapter first presents a review of existing locomotion assistance devices for the blind. These devices are merely proximeters, that measure the...
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10 An Introduction to the Mathematics and Meaning of Chaos
It is a pleasure for me to be here, both to talk and to listen. I thank Curt Lindberg and the other organizers for this opportunity. It has been a...
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11 The Social Construction of Uncertainty in Healthcare Delivery
We explore the following question: How would healthcare delivery be different if uncertainty were widely recognized, accurately diagnosed, and...
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18 Uncertainty and Surprise: Ideas from the Open Discussion
Approximately one hundred participants met for three days at a conference entitled “Uncertainty and Surprise: Questions on Working with the...
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15 The Fundamental Uncertainty of Business: Real Options
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the manner in which uncertainty is currently evaluated in business, with an emphasis on economic measures. In...
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Introduction
This book is written in two major parts. The first part includes the introductory chapters consisting of Chaps. 1 through 8. In part two, Chaps....
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Machine Shop II
This chapter continues the machine shop model discussed in the previous chapter. Management is considering a radical change in the machine shop...
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Inventory Control I
This single item multi-period inventory model is shown in Fig. 16.1. This problem will be expanded and also studied in the next chapter. These...
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Machine Servicing Problem
The machine servicing problem is shown in Fig. 14.1 and a basic description can be found in almost any operations research book ([1] p. 573(....
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A Bus Stop
We have plenty of complaints about a certain bus stop. People can not get on the bus because when it stops it is already too crowded. We could add...
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Bank Teller Problem
This is a classical problem in queuing theory: should there be multiple queues, one for each teller in a bank, or should we have one single queue for...