
Discrete-Event Modeling and Simulation
A Practitioner's Approach
Gabriel A. Wainer(Author)
CRC Press
1st Edition
Published on 30. April 2009
Book
Hardback
514 pages
978-1-4200-5336-4 (ISBN)
Description
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 field's most useful modeling tools.
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 field's most useful modeling tools.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Academic, Professional, and Professional Practice & Development
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
560 s/w Abbildungen, 15 s/w Tabellen
15 Tables, black and white; 560 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
1088 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4200-5336-4 (9781420053364)
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Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Content
Introduction to Discrete-Events Systems. The DEVS Formalism. The Cell-DEVS Formalism. Introduction to the CD++ Toolkit. Modeling Simple DEVS and Cell-DEVS Models in CD++. Generic Discrete-Event Systems. Mapping Other Techniques into DEVS Models. Models in Biology and Medicine. Models in Defense and Emergency Planning. Models in Architecture and Construction. Models in Environmental Sciences. Models in Physics and Chemistry. Models of Artificial Systems. Models of Urban Traffic. Building DEVS Simulators. CD++ Visualization Facilities.