Mathematical sciences, technology, and economic competitiveness / edited by James G. Glimm ; Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Glimm, James.

Griffiths, Phillip, 1938-

National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Mathematical Sciences.

National Research Council (U.S.). Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematics--Study and teaching.

Mathematics.

Mathematics--Research.

Technology transfer.

Competition, International.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (126 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1991.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book describes the contributions of mathematics to the nation's advanced technology and to economic competitiveness. Examples from five industries--aircraft, petroleum, automotive, semiconductor, and telecommunications--illustrate how mathematics enters into and improves industry. Mathematical Sciences, Technology, and Economic Competitiveness addresses these high-technology industries and breadth of mathematical endeavors in the United States as they materially contribute to the technology base from which innovation in these industries flows. The book represents a serious attempt by the mathematics community to bring about an awareness by policymakers of the pervasive influence of mathematics in everyday life.

Contents:

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGY, AND ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS

COPYRIGHT

PREFACE

CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

FINDINGS

RECOMMENDATIONS

CONCLUSIONS

1 INTRODUCTION

2 KEY AMERICAN INDUSTRIES

2.1 AIRCRAFT

2.2 SEMICONDUCTORS AND COMPUTERS

2.3 PETROLEUM

2.4 AUTOMOBILES

2.5 TELECOMMUNICATIONS

3 THE PRODUCT CYCLE

3.1 ECONOMIC PLANNING

3.2 SIMULATION AND DESIGN-AIRCRAFT

3.3 DESIGN AND CONTROL OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS

3.4 MACHINE TOOLS FOR MANUFACTURING

3.5 SIMULATION AND PRODUCTION-PETROLEUM

3.6 STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT

3.7 MANUFACTURING PROCESS CONTROL

3.8 SENSOR-BASED MANUFACTURING

3.9 MANUFACTURING STANDARDS

3.10 PRODUCTION, INVENTORIES, AND MARKETING

3.11 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

4 THE TECHNOLOGY BASE

4.1 TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

4.2 SIMULATION AND COMPUTATIONAL MODELING

Examples

Resources

Requirements

4.3 STATISTICAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

4.4 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Asymptotics

Nonlinear Phenomena

Stochastic Phenomena

Control Theory

4.5 OPTIMIZATION, DISCRETE, AND COMBINATORIAL MATHEMATICS

Sequential Quadratic Programming Methods

Linear Programming

Discrete Optimization

Algebraic Methods

4.6 STATISTICAL AND PROBABILISTIC MODELS

Stochastic Modeling

Spatial Statistics

4.7 MANPOWER, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING

5 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Findings

Recommendations

REFERENCES

APPENDICES

Appendix A Studies of Advanced Technology and Economic Competitiveness

1. Emerging Technologies from the Department of Commerce

2. The Federal High Performance Computing Program

3. The National Academy of Engineering, 10 Outstanding Achievements

4. The Departments of Defense and Energy, 20 Critical Technologies

5. The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), 10 Emerging Technologies for the 1990s.

6. The MIT Commission on Industrial Productivity

7. Technology Policy and Its Effect on the National Economy

8. Governing America

9. A Strategic Industry at Risk

10. Success Factors in Critical Technologies

11. Engineering Design

Appendix B Studies by the Mathematical Sciences Community.

Notes:

Board chairman: Phillip A. Griffiths.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 96-98).

ISBN:

9786610203888

9781280203886

1280203889

9780309583275

0309583276

9780585143576

0585143579

OCLC:

614554514