CATCHMENT
Charles François (2004). CATCHMENT, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 364.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 364 ▶ |
| Object type | General information, Methodology or model |
The incorporation by a system of some formerly independent elements or systems.
Catchment is in fact a process of expansion of the attractor basin of the system, corresponding to the expansion of its field of influence.
A typical example is the catchment by a river basin of some adjacent area.