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This volume provides an exceptional perspective on the nature,
evolution, contributions and future of the field of Cognitive
Systems Engineering (CSE). It is a resource to support both the
teaching and practice of CSE. It accomplishes this through its
organization into two complementary approaches to the topic. The
first is an historical perspective: In the retrospections of
leaders of the field, what have been the seminal achievements of
cognitive human factors? What are the "lessons learned" that became
foundational to CSE, and how did that foundation evolve into a
broader systems view of cognitive work? The second perspective is
both pedagogical and future-looking: What are the major conceptual
issues that have to be addressed by CSE and how can a new
generation of researchers be prepared to further advance CSE?
Topics include studies of expertise, cognitive work analysis,
cognitive task analysis, human performance, system design,
cognitive modeling, decision making, human-computer interaction,
trust in automation, teamwork and ecological interface design. A
thematic focus will be on systems-level analysis, and such notions
as resilience engineering and systems-level measurement. The book
features broad coverage of many of the domains to which CSE is
being applied, among them industrial process control, health care,
decision aiding and aviation human factors. The book's
contributions are provided by an extraordinary group of leaders and
pathfinders in applied psychology, cognitive science, systems
analysis and system design. In combination these chapters present
invaluable insights, experiences and continuing uncertainties on
the subject of the field of CSE, and in doing so honor the career
and achievements of Professor David D. Woods of Ohio State
University.
The use of coal is required to help satisfy the world's energy
needs. Yet coal is a difficult fossil fuel to consume efficiently
and cleanly. We believe that its clean and efficient use can be
increased through improved technology based on a thorough
understanding of fundamental physical and chemical processes that
occur during consumption. The principal objective of this book is
to provide a current summary of this technology. The past
technology for describing and analyzing coal furnaces and combus
tors has relied largely on empirical inputs for the complex flow
and chemical reactions that occur while more formally treating the
heat-transfer effects. GrOWing concern over control of
combustion-generated air pollutants revealed a lack of
understanding of the relevant fundamental physical and chemical
mechanisms. Recent technical advances in computer speed and storage
capacity, and in numerical prediction of recirculating turbulent
flows, two-phase flows, and flows with chemical reaction have
opened new opportunities for describing and modeling such complex
combustion systems in greater detail. We believe that most of the
requisite component models to permit a more fundamental description
of coal combustion processes are available. At the same time there
is worldwide interest in the use of coal, and progress in modeling
of coal reaction processes has been steady."
This volume provides an exceptional perspective on the nature,
evolution, contributions and future of the field of Cognitive
Systems Engineering (CSE). It is a resource to support both the
teaching and practice of CSE. It accomplishes this through its
organization into two complementary approaches to the topic. The
first is an historical perspective: In the retrospections of
leaders of the field, what have been the seminal achievements of
cognitive human factors? What are the "lessons learned" that became
foundational to CSE, and how did that foundation evolve into a
broader systems view of cognitive work? The second perspective is
both pedagogical and future-looking: What are the major conceptual
issues that have to be addressed by CSE and how can a new
generation of researchers be prepared to further advance CSE?
Topics include studies of expertise, cognitive work analysis,
cognitive task analysis, human performance, system design,
cognitive modeling, decision making, human-computer interaction,
trust in automation, teamwork and ecological interface design. A
thematic focus will be on systems-level analysis, and such notions
as resilience engineering and systems-level measurement. The book
features broad coverage of many of the domains to which CSE is
being applied, among them industrial process control, health care,
decision aiding and aviation human factors. The book's
contributions are provided by an extraordinary group of leaders and
pathfinders in applied psychology, cognitive science, systems
analysis and system design. In combination these chapters present
invaluable insights, experiences and continuing uncertainties on
the subject of the field of CSE, and in doing so honor the career
and achievements of Professor David D. Woods of Ohio State
University.
The use of coal is required to help satisfy the world's energy
needs. Yet coal is a difficult fossil fuel to consume efficiently
and cleanly. We believe that its clean and efficient use can be
increased through improved technology based on a thorough
understanding of fundamental physical and chemical processes that
occur during consumption. The principal objective of this book is
to provide a current summary of this technology. The past
technology for describing and analyzing coal furnaces and combus
tors has relied largely on empirical inputs for the complex flow
and chemical reactions that occur while more formally treating the
heat-transfer effects. GrOWing concern over control of
combustion-generated air pollutants revealed a lack of
understanding of the relevant fundamental physical and chemical
mechanisms. Recent technical advances in computer speed and storage
capacity, and in numerical prediction of recirculating turbulent
flows, two-phase flows, and flows with chemical reaction have
opened new opportunities for describing and modeling such complex
combustion systems in greater detail. We believe that most of the
requisite component models to permit a more fundamental description
of coal combustion processes are available. At the same time there
is worldwide interest in the use of coal, and progress in modeling
of coal reaction processes has been steady."
This regional study looks at the topography and epigraphy of
Megaris, the territory between Attica, Corinth and Boetia, focusing
on the Post-Classical periods. Philip Smith examines in turn, the
archaeological, literary and epigraphic evidence for the region,
compiling a useful catalogue of sites on the Megarid, with numerous
maps and plans. All inscriptions cited are included in an appendix.
In conclusion Smith posits an unusually stable transition between
Classical and Hellenistic, with the region possibly even witnessing
economic growth. From the epigraphic evidence observations are made
as to the administrative and religious structures of Megarian
society.
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