SYSTEM (Steady state)
Charles François (2004). SYSTEM (Steady state), International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 3413.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 3413 ▶ |
| Object type | Methodology or model |
A system that maintains a more or less general constancy of its main processes and variables throughout time.
A steady state system should not be confused with a static system. No static system could ever process anything, nor survive any disturbance.
Steady state systems are dynamically stable.
See also
Homeostasis, Steady state