STATE (Stable)
Charles François (2004). STATE (Stable), International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 3182.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 3182 ▶ |
| Object type | Methodology or model |
In a dynamic system, a state that can be maintained in general terms.
Absolute stability is a purely theoretical condition for any system, because it must always be capable of adapting to even slight variations of its environment.
A stable state is thus a state permanently constrained within a more or less narrow channel of fluctuations which do not impair its structures and functions in a noticiable way.