Ebook: Dynamics of Information Systems: Mathematical Foundations

This book presents recent developments and results found by participants of the Third International Conference on the Dynamics of Information Systems, which took place at the University of Florida, Gainesville FL, USA on February 16-18, 2011. The purpose of this conference was to bring together scientists and engineers from industry, government, and universities to exchange knowledge and results in a broad range of topics relevant to the theory and practice of the dynamics of information systems.

Dynamics of Information plays an increasingly critical role in our society. The influence of information on social, biological, genetic, and military systems must be better understood to achieve large advances in the capability and understanding of these systems. Applications are widespread and include: research in evolutionary theory, optimization of information workflow, military applications, climate networks, collision work, and much more.

Dynamics of Information plays an increasingly critical role in our society. The influence of information on social, biological, genetic, and military systems must be better understood to achieve large advances in the capability and understanding of these systems. Applications are widespread and include: research in evolutionary theory, optimization of information workflow, military applications, climate networks, collision work, and much more.

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This proceedings publication is a compilation of selected contributions from the “Third International Conference on the Dynamics of Information Systems” which took place at the University of Florida, Gainesville, February 16–18, 2011. The purpose of this conference was to bring together scientists and engineers from industry, government, and academia in order to exchange new discoveries and results in a broad range of topics relevant to the theory and practice of dynamics of information systems. Dynamics of Information Systems: Mathematical Foundations presents state-of-the art research and is intended for graduate students and researchers interested in some of the most recent discoveries in information theory and dynamical systems. Scientists in other disciplines may also benefit from the applications of new developments to their own area of study.

Information systems play an increasingly critical role in our society; the influence of information on social, biological, genetic, and military systems must be better understood in order to achieve advances in the capability and understanding of these systems. Applications presented in this work are widespread and include research in evolutionary theory, optimization of information workflow, military applications, climate networks, collision work, and much more.

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This proceedings publication is a compilation of selected contributions from the “Third International Conference on the Dynamics of Information Systems” which took place at the University of Florida, Gainesville, February 16–18, 2011. The purpose of this conference was to bring together scientists and engineers from industry, government, and academia in order to exchange new discoveries and results in a broad range of topics relevant to the theory and practice of dynamics of information systems. Dynamics of Information Systems: Mathematical Foundations presents state-of-the art research and is intended for graduate students and researchers interested in some of the most recent discoveries in information theory and dynamical systems. Scientists in other disciplines may also benefit from the applications of new developments to their own area of study.

Information systems play an increasingly critical role in our society; the influence of information on social, biological, genetic, and military systems must be better understood in order to achieve advances in the capability and understanding of these systems. Applications presented in this work are widespread and include research in evolutionary theory, optimization of information workflow, military applications, climate networks, collision work, and much more.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xi
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Dynamics of Information and Optimal Control of Mutation in Evolutionary Systems....Pages 3-21
Integration Principle as the Master Equation of the Dynamics of an Information System....Pages 23-41
On the Optimization of Information Workflow....Pages 43-65
Characterization of the Operator Cognitive State Using Response Times During Semiautonomous Weapon Task Assignment....Pages 67-80
Correntropy in Data Classification....Pages 81-117
Front Matter....Pages 119-119
Algorithms for Finding Diameter-constrained Graphs with Maximum Algebraic Connectivity....Pages 121-135
Robustness and Strong Attack Tolerance of Low-Diameter Networks....Pages 137-156
Dynamics of Climate Networks....Pages 157-173
Sensor Scheduling for Space Object Tracking and Collision Alert....Pages 175-194
Throughput Maximization in CSMA Networks with Collisions and Hidden Terminals....Pages 195-205
Optimal Formation Switching with Collision Avoidance and Allowing Variable Agent Velocities....Pages 207-224
Computational Studies of Randomized Multidimensional Assignment Problems....Pages 225-244
On Some Special Network Flow Problems: The Shortest Path Tour Problems....Pages 245-263
Front Matter....Pages 265-265
A Hierarchical MultiModal Hybrid Stackelberg–Nash GA for a Leader with Multiple Followers Game....Pages 267-280
The Role of Information in Nonzero-Sum Differential Games....Pages 281-303
Information Considerations in Multi-Person Cooperative Control/Decision Problems: Information Sets, Sufficient Information Flows, and Risk-Averse Decision Rules for Performance Robustness....Pages 305-328
Modeling Interactions in Complex Systems: Self-Coordination, Game-Theoretic Design Protocols, and Performance Reliability-Aided Decision Making....Pages 329-373

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This proceedings publication is a compilation of selected contributions from the “Third International Conference on the Dynamics of Information Systems” which took place at the University of Florida, Gainesville, February 16–18, 2011. The purpose of this conference was to bring together scientists and engineers from industry, government, and academia in order to exchange new discoveries and results in a broad range of topics relevant to the theory and practice of dynamics of information systems. Dynamics of Information Systems: Mathematical Foundations presents state-of-the art research and is intended for graduate students and researchers interested in some of the most recent discoveries in information theory and dynamical systems. Scientists in other disciplines may also benefit from the applications of new developments to their own area of study.

Information systems play an increasingly critical role in our society; the influence of information on social, biological, genetic, and military systems must be better understood in order to achieve advances in the capability and understanding of these systems. Applications presented in this work are widespread and include research in evolutionary theory, optimization of information workflow, military applications, climate networks, collision work, and much more.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xi
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Dynamics of Information and Optimal Control of Mutation in Evolutionary Systems....Pages 3-21
Integration Principle as the Master Equation of the Dynamics of an Information System....Pages 23-41
On the Optimization of Information Workflow....Pages 43-65
Characterization of the Operator Cognitive State Using Response Times During Semiautonomous Weapon Task Assignment....Pages 67-80
Correntropy in Data Classification....Pages 81-117
Front Matter....Pages 119-119
Algorithms for Finding Diameter-constrained Graphs with Maximum Algebraic Connectivity....Pages 121-135
Robustness and Strong Attack Tolerance of Low-Diameter Networks....Pages 137-156
Dynamics of Climate Networks....Pages 157-173
Sensor Scheduling for Space Object Tracking and Collision Alert....Pages 175-194
Throughput Maximization in CSMA Networks with Collisions and Hidden Terminals....Pages 195-205
Optimal Formation Switching with Collision Avoidance and Allowing Variable Agent Velocities....Pages 207-224
Computational Studies of Randomized Multidimensional Assignment Problems....Pages 225-244
On Some Special Network Flow Problems: The Shortest Path Tour Problems....Pages 245-263
Front Matter....Pages 265-265
A Hierarchical MultiModal Hybrid Stackelberg–Nash GA for a Leader with Multiple Followers Game....Pages 267-280
The Role of Information in Nonzero-Sum Differential Games....Pages 281-303
Information Considerations in Multi-Person Cooperative Control/Decision Problems: Information Sets, Sufficient Information Flows, and Risk-Averse Decision Rules for Performance Robustness....Pages 305-328
Modeling Interactions in Complex Systems: Self-Coordination, Game-Theoretic Design Protocols, and Performance Reliability-Aided Decision Making....Pages 329-373
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