Dear All,
I am trying to find material that classifies and describes the
fundamental system attributes that designers might consider when
analysing, modifying or creating systems. For example, 'modularity' is
an attribute of various types of designed system, including software,
mechanical devices, electronics, etc. It is also an attribute of many
types of 'non-designed' system, including organisations, processes,
organisms, etc. There are many other types of system in which modularity
can be observed and many other types of fundamental system attribute
beyond modularity (e.g. 'redundancy').
I'd be especially interested in literature that demonstrates the
implications of each system attribute across different types of system.
Any pointers would be much appreciated!
If anyone prefers to contact me off-list then I will send a summary of
the collected material back to the list at a later time.
Best wishes,
Nathan
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Nathan Crilly - University of Cambridge
www-edc.eng.cam.ac.uk/people/nc266.html
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