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TABLE 1.1 10
Classification of natural and technologic systems (modified after Buryakovsky et al., 1990)

Distinctive features of systems used in classification
System origin System size System Time Exchange with Type of system Type of Type of system
complexity dependence environment by isolation available description
information

Classes Natural Sub-local Very simple Static systems Matter Open systems Qualitative Deterministic
Technological Local Simple Dynamic Energy Closed systems Quantitative Stochastic
systems
Scientific/ Super-local Complex Information Totally confined Combined
engineering systems
Technical/ Sub-global Very complex
economic
Global
Super-global SYSTEMS
Subclasses Natural science Intermittent
Engineering Continuous
Cyclic APPROACH
Stable Incomplete
Self-evolving Complete IN

SCIENCE