Publisher's Synopsis
This volume, covering both the theoretical and applied aspects of large scale systems (LSS), presents both the state-of-the-art and current trends of development. Ideas are also presented on reviving the growth of LSS and applying experience to industry and society. Subjects include data and interaction analysis, decomposition, partition, hierarchical and decentralized control, robustness and safety, control structures, reliability, conflict resolution, knowledge-based systems and others.;It is intended for all those with an interest, either theoretical or practical, in the development of large-scale systems.