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• Introduction.- Spatial Grasp Model and Technology.- Spatial Grasp Language (SGL).- Symbiosis of Different Worlds in SGT.- Global Network Management under Spatial Grasp Paradigm.- Simulating Distributed and Global Consciousness under SGT.- Fighting Global Viruses under SGT.- Decision-Centric and Mosaic-Based Organizations under SGT.- Conclusions.
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This book investigates new important applications of the Spatial Grasp Technology (SGT) allowing us to effectively simulate and manage large distributed dynamic systems on semantic and holistic levels. This patented technology, developed for decades and in different countries, is based on a completely different philosophy and model allowing us to directly operate in united distributed physical and virtual spaces and provide system solutions much simpler and more compact than under other approaches. The described applications include basic operations suitable for solving many network-related problems, simulation of such mysterious concept as consciousness so important for the design of advanced intelligent systems, modelling the spread of viruses and distribution of antivirus vaccine, and also implementation of the latest decision-centric and mosaic-based organizational concepts important for modern defence and industrial systems. The described technology version with its Spatial Grasp Language can be implemented even within university environments, with communicating language interpreter copies, potentially numbering millions to billions, easily embedded into any existing systems, including Internet, thus converting the whole world into a powerful symbiotic simulation management engine. The book is oriented on system scientists, application programmers, industry managers, and also university students interested in advanced M.Sc. and Ph.D. projects related to distributed system management. .
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• Chapter 1 Introduction.-
• Chapter 2 Some Theoretical Background.-
• Chapter 3 Spatial Grasp Model.-
• Chapter 4 SGL Detailed Specification.-
• Chapter 5 Main Spatial Mechanisms in SGL.-
• Chapter 6 SGL Networked Interpreter.-
• Chapter 7 Creation, Activation and Management of a Distributed World.-
• Chapter 8 Parallel and Distributed Network Operations.-
• Chapter 9 Solving Social Problems.-
• Chapter 10 Automated Command and Control.-
• Chapter 11 Collective Robotics.-
• Chapter 12 Conclusions.
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The book describes a novel ideology and supporting information technology for integral management of both civil and defence-orientated large, distributed dynamic systems. The approach is based on a high-level Spatial Grasp Language, SGL, expressing solutions in physical, virtual, executive and combined environments in the form of active self-evolving and self-propagating patterns spatially matching the systems to be created, modified and controlled. The communicating interpreters of SGL can be installed in key system points, which may be in large numbers (up to millions and billions) and represent equipped humans, robots, laptops, smartphones, smart sensors, etc. Operating under gestalt-inspired scenarios in SGL initially injected from any points, these systems can be effectively converted into goal-driven spatial machines (rather than computers as dealing with physical matter too) capable of responding to numerous challenges caused by growing world dynamics in the 21st century. Including numerous practical examples, the book is a valuable resource for system managers and programmers.
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• Preface.
• 1. INTRODUCTION. 1.1 Toward Coordination and Management of Large Systems. 1.2 Problems of Managing Large Distributed Systems. 1.3 WAVE-WP: Basic Ideas. 1.4 Example: The Shortest Path Problem. 1.5 Example: Distributed Knowledge Representation and Processing. 1.6 System organization as a function of the application scenario. 1.7 Relation to the Previous Book. 1.8 Comparison with Other Works in Related Areas. 1.9 Organization of the Book.
• 2. WORLDS AND WAVES IN THE WAVE-WP MODEL. 2.1 Physical World. 2.2 Virtual World. 2.3 United Physical-Virtual World. 2.4 Execution World. 2.5 Waves. 2.6 Conclusions.
• 3. WORLD PROCESSING LANGUAGE. 3.1 Top Language Organization. 3.2 Data Definitions. 3.2.1 General on Constants. 3.2.2 Special Constants. 3.2.3 Vectors. 3.3 Variables. 3.4 Acts. 3.5 Rules. 3.6 Forward Rules. 3.7 Echo Rules. 3.8 Expressions. 3.9 Working with Physical Matter. 3.10 Conclusions.
• 4. DISTRIBUTED WAVE-WP INTERPRETATION IN DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTS. 4.1 Doers and Their Networks. 4.2 Wave-WP Interpreter Architecture. 4.3 Track Infrastructure. 4.4 Elementary Operations Involving Multiple Doers. 4.5 More Complex Spatial Operations. 4.6 Other Distributed Interpretation Issues. 4.7 Conclusions.
• 5. SPATIAL PROGRAMMING IN WAVE-WP. 5.1 Traditional Sequential and Parallel Programming. 5.2 Virtual World Programming. 5.3 Mobility of Doers in Physical World. 5.4 Moving and Acting in Physical World Directly. 5.5 Programming in Integration of Physical and Virtual Worlds. 5.6 Conclusions.
• 6. EXEMPLARY MISSION SCENARIOS. 6.1 Coordinated Movement of a Group. 6.2 Physical Matter Delivery and Remote Processing. 6.3 Physical World Search Assisted by Virtual World. 6.4 Map-Based Collection of Samples. 6.5 Conclusions.
• 7. DISTRIBUTED MANAGEMENT USING DYNAMIC INFRASTRUCTURES. 7.1 Distributed Creation and Reconfiguration of an Infrastructure. 7.2 Dynamic Hierarchy Based on Physical Neighborhood. 7.3 Basic Command-and-Control Scenario in WAVE-WP. 7.4 Solving Distributed Management Problems. 7.5 Air Traffic Management in Dynamic Environments. 7.6 Conclusions.
• 8. MORE CRISIS MANAGEMENT SCENARIOS AND SYSTEMS. 8.1 Region Patrol by Mobile Robots. 8.2 Distributed Dynamic Cognitive Systems. 8.3 Multirobot Hospital Scenarios. 8.4 Future Combat Systems. 8.5 Crises Management in Open Networks. 8.6 Using Global Infrastructures in WAVE-WP. 8.7 Conclusions.
• 9. CONCLUSIONS. 9.1 Summary of the Main Features of WAVE-WP. 9.2 Some Main Application Areas. 9.3 Final Remarks. 9.4 Future Plans. APPENDIX: WAVE-WP SUMMARY. A.1 Extended Language Syntax. A.2 Compact Syntax Description. A.3 Permitted Abbreviations. References. Index.
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A sequel to Mobile Processing in Distributed and Open Environments, this title introduces an extended, universal WAVE-WP model for distributed processing and control in dynamic and open worlds of any natures. The new control theory and technology introduced in the book can be widely used for the design and implementation of many distributed control systems, such as intelligent network management for the Internet, mobile cooperative robots, Rapid Reaction forces, future Combat Systems, robotics and AI, NMD, space research on other planets, and other applications. This title: - Demonstrates a much simpler and more efficient application programming - Cultivates a new kind of thinking about how large dynamic systems should be designed, organized, tasked, simulated, and controlled - Introduces an extended, universal WAVE-WP model for distributed processing - Compares the universal WAVE-WP model to other existing systems used in intelligent networking.
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