Several ways of solving, by means of iterative analog computation, the partial differential equations describing systems containing flowing fluids are evaluated. The discretization of space variable and of time variable, by central and backward differences, are compared with respect either to...

Finite differences analog models, built with normal computer elements, are studied, with regard to the simulation of distributed systems containing flowing fluids (cores of heterogeneous nuclear reactors, boilers, and heat exchangers in general).

In this paper, we present an agent-based model aiming at supporting decisions about the planning of shopping malls (SM), with a main focus about their environmental impact. The model forecasts the traffic flows induced by SM at the regional level on the whole road network of Canton Ticino...

This book contains the contributions presented at the international workshop 'The Dynamics of Complex Urban Systems: an interdisciplinary approach' held in Ascona, Switzerland in November 2004. Experts from several disciplines outline a conceptual framework for modeling and forecasting the...