STATE (Stationary)
Charles François (2004). STATE (Stationary), International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 3183.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 3183 ▶ |
| Object type | Methodology or model |
- “The state in which inputs are exactly equal to losses and in which stores remain stable” (Adapted from H.T. and E.C. ODUM, 1976)
This state is characteristic of dynamic stability and generally a result the system's own capacity to regulate its intakes and outputs. It is a near-synonym for steady state.