Modelling systems by hypergraphs
Purpose - To present the hypergraph as a systems model that is more versatile than are the single-purpose models known from literature. Design/methodology/approach - Parting from a previously known approach, pertinent hypergraph structures are specified, three new propositions are proved and the role of system elements and relations is analyzed. Findings - Unlike a simple graph and a simple logical analysis, hypergraphs make it possible to apply a single theoretical approach to modelling a variety of systems. A worked-out example illustrates the procedure. Originality/value - Hypergraphs as a research tool appear sparsely in scientific literature. This paper fills the gap by presenting the hypergraph-based systems model as being more versatile than are the models known from literature. It also highlights the effect of system elements and relations on the make-up of the system in point.
modelling cybernetics control systems