Simulation techniques for modeling static or kinestatic energy conversion systems

Kinestatic refers to those energy conversion systems employing kinetic as well as static components. A comparative analysis of presently available techniques for modeling such systems is presented. These techniques include the digital computer, the analog computer, the breadboard, and specialized hybrid computers producing a topologically invariant transformation of the system to be studied. The emphasis is on illuminating the strengths and weaknesses of each and identifying the contexts in which each is best employed.