System Modeling and Simulation

Almost half a century has passed since System Analysis emerged as an independent field in Physical Sciences. Number of books and research papers has appeared in the literature and a need is felt to have a systematic one to the study of the subject. The basic techniques of Modeling and Simulation are now being taught in undergraduate engineering courses, and its applications in various engineering subjects require detailed studies. Similarly its application in “Weapon Systems Performance Analysis” is very essential and has also been discussed in the book. Although no claim has been made about the comprehensiveness of this book, yet attempt has been made to make this treatise useful to engineers as well as scientists, especially defence scientists.

The present book is the output of my thirty years of work in the field of Armament and System Analysis and also during my tenure in Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bhaddal, where this subject is being taught at various levels. Most of the chapters in the book are based on the papers published by the author in various technical journals. In order to make the analysis easier to understand, basic mathematical techniques have also been discussed. It is not possible to do full justice to the subject in one small book. But I have tried to condense as much material in this book as possible. I will not say that this treatise is exhaustive, yet it may give quite insight into the subject.

In the end I will like to acknowledge my friend and colleague Sh. Yuvraj Singh, Scientist E., Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bangalore, who was part of my team—Center for Aeronautical System Studies and Analysis, Bangalore and had been quite helpful in preparing this monograph.