Qualitative Simulation of Technical Systems Using the General System Problem Solving Framework

François E. Cellier
Institute of Computational Science
ETH Zürich
CH-8092 Zürich
Switzerland
Email: FCellier@Inf.ETHZ.CH

Keywords

Qualitative Simulation
General System Problem Solving Framework
Forecasting
Inductive Modeling
Control Systems
Expert Systems
Artificial Intelligence
Human Overload

Abstract

In this paper, it is discussed how the General System Problem Solving (GSPS) Framework can be applied to the identification of technical systems for the purpose of a qualitative simulation of such systems. Both advantages and severe shortcomings of this identification technique are demonstrated, and it is discussed under what circumstances this technique may eventually lead to good results. Major emphasis is devoted to the design of multi-layered hierarchical control systems.

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