Editorial: The operation and evolution of infrastructures: the role of agent-based modelling and decision making

Zofia Lukszo and Gerard P.J Dijkema

International Journal of Critical Infrastructures, 2009, vol. 5, issue 4, 299-307

Abstract: Operation and evolution of infrastructure mutually influence each other. Both involve decision making. In this paper, we explore insights from simulating both in a single model. We present a framework to compare and connect the latest in modelling operation and evolution, respectively. Using the framework, we introduce the papers included in this special issue. Building-blocks are discussed for multi-scale modelling and simulation for decision support. The most prominent problem areas are the selection of sampling frequency and synchronisation and the magnitude of the solution-space to be explored. A research agenda is compiled to address these and other issues when combining the two in multi-scale modelling to provide some direction for future research.

Keywords: infrastructure systems; agent-based modelling; decision making; operation; evolution; critical infrastructures; agent-based systems; multi-agent systems; simulation. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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