Discrete-Event Modeling and Simulation: A Practitioner's Approach

  • Authors:

  • Gabriel A. Wainer

  • Affiliations:

  • -

  • Venue:
  • Discrete-Event Modeling and Simulation: A Practitioner's Approach
  • Year:
  • 2009

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Abstract

Complex artificial dynamic systems require advanced modeling techniques that can accommodate their asynchronous, concurrent, and highly non-linear nature. Discrete Event systems Specification (DEVS) provides a formal framework for hierarchical construction of discrete-event models in a modular manner, allowing for model re-use and reduced development time.Discrete Event Modeling and Simulation presents a practical approach focused on the creation of discrete-event applications. The book introduces the CD++ tool, an open-source framework that enables the simulation of discrete-event models. After setting up the basic theory of DEVS and Cell-DEVS, the author focuses on how to use the CD++ tool to define a variety of models in biology, physics, chemistry, and artificial systems. They also demonstrate how to map different modeling techniques, such as Finite State Machines and VHDL, to DEVS. The in-depth coverage elaborates on the creation of simulation software for DEVS models and the 3D visualization environments associated with these tools.A much-needed practical approach to creating discrete-event applications, this book offers world-class instruction on the fields most useful modeling tools.