Integrating Database, Spreadsheet, Graphics, GIS, Statistics, Simulation Models and Expert Systems: Experiences with the RAISON System on Microcomputers

Abstract

Multidimensional models include numerical, linguistic and pictorial entities and relationship. These models may be static or dynamic and perform simulations and optimization. Multidimensional modeling methods include state-of-the-art numerical and linguistic approaches and introduce pictorial operations on a biological analogy. Interactions between numerical, linguistical and pictorial entitites are modeled using logical rules or net change analysis.