Systems analysis

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Systems Analysis is a term used to define a science that deals with analyzing large and complex scale systems together with the interactions that are present or appear in the systems. Operations research is closely linked with this field of activity.

Fields like industrial processes, decision making, management, analysis, environmental protection process and so on can provide Systems analysis with a needed subject. The first applying of the system was done by two brothers: Howard T. Odum and Eugene Odum. They applied it to biological ecology in 1953 after using works by Raymond Lindeman and Arthur Tansley. The applying of mathematical methodology to systems analysis is a common technique used. This is used to create an overall picture of the project so that the next step can be a useful one.

Modeling complex systems is done through a base that is systems analysis. Its three elements (structures, units and processes) are identified and a mathematical derived model will run through a Simulation, providing the necessary data. Famous people that have been involved in systems analysis include Buckminster Fuller, Gregory Bateson, Robert S. McNamura, Liaison Job and Steart Brand. McNamura is a person that used systems analysis as a basis for making important decisions regarding weapon systems, force requirements and more. Bateson’s work in systems theory and cybernetics also provided a step in systems analysis evolution as did all the others mentioned above.