CAST Methods in Modelling

Microtechnologies and their corresponding CAD tools have
meanwhile reached alevel of sophistication that requires
the application of theoretical means   on all modelling levels
of design and analysis. Also, there is a growing      need for a
scientific approach in modelling again. Many                              concepts
provided by Systems Theory again turn out to be of                        major
importance. This is especially valid for the design of
„machines   with intelligent behaviour“.
When dealing with complex systems, the            engineering design
has to be supported by CAD tools. Consequently, the         methods
of Systems Theory must also get computerized. The                           newly
established field of „Computer Aided Systems Theory“ (CAST)
is a   first effort in this direction. The goal of CAST
research and development isto provide „Systems Theory
Method Banks“ which can be used in education and to provide
a platform for the migration of CAST methods into                        existing
CAD tools.
This book, basing on different research and            development
projects in CAST, is written for engineers who                           are
interested in using and developing CAST systems,
particularly in thefield of Information and Systems
Engineering.