DocumentCode
931376
Title
Formal manipulation of Forrester diagrams by graph grammars
Author
Dolado, J.J. ; Torrealdea, F.J.
Author_Institution
Fac. of Inf., Univ. of Pais Vasco, San Sebastian, Spain
Volume
18
Issue
6
fYear
1988
Firstpage
981
Lastpage
996
Abstract
A grammar that formally constructs the types of diagrams used in system dynamics is fully described. It belongs to the special kinds of grammars (attributed programmed graph grammars) that are applied to the construction of graphs and geometric figures. The flow diagrams used in system dynamics have been defined by `attributed graphs´ so that the approach could be applied. The grammar manipulates the graphs according to the requirements of the methodology. Basically, a method to achieve a formal program for interactive modeling upon any diagram, starting from the formal specification of the diagram, is presented
Keywords
grammars; graph theory; system theory; Forrester diagrams; attributed graphs; formal specification; graph grammars; interactive modeling; system dynamics; Aerodynamics; Aircraft; Formal specifications; Graphics; Humans; Magnetohydrodynamic power generation; Missiles; Packaging; Testing; Vehicles;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Systems, Man and Cybernetics, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9472
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/21.23096
Filename
23096
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