Discrete, continuous, and combined simulation

  • Authors:

  • Paul F. Roth

  • Affiliations:

  • Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bi-County Center for Engineering, University of South Florida at Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida

  • Venue:
  • WSC '88 Proceedings of the 20th conference on Winter simulation
  • Year:
  • 1988

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Abstract

This tutorial paper introduces the major types of simulation models: discrete, continuous, and combined. It concentrates on illustrating the models by describing their variable characteristics, through modeling a liquid waste disposal system, first as a continuous sub-model, next a discrete sub-model, finally as a unified combined model. Methods for implementing these models using various hardware and language tools is discussed and specific reference to certain languages is made. It is hoped that this material will increase the modeler's understanding of the basic, dynamic nature of modeled systems and their variables so as to enhance the initiation phase of a simulation project.