Principles of Modeling and Simulation: A Multidisciplinary Approach

by John A. Sokolowski (Old Dominion Univ.. ); Editor: Catherine M. Banks (Old Dominion Univ. ) ISBN13: 9780470403556 ISBN10: 0470403551 Format: eBook Copyright: 2009-03-01 Publisher: Wiley

• ISBN13: 9780470403556
• ISBN10: 0470403551
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

This book provides an introduction to the theory and applications of modeling and simulation with a multidisciplinary perspective, and the authors offer a concise look at the key concepts that make up the field of modeling and simulation. The book is organized into the following three parts: Principles of Modeling and Simulation (Part One); Theoretical Underpinnings (Part Two); and Practical Domains (Part Three).

Table of Contents

Preface

Contributors

Principles Of Modeling And Simulation: A Multidisciplinary Approach.

What is Modeling and Simulation?

Introduction

Models: Approximations of Real World Events

A Brief History of Modeling and Simulation

Application Areas

Using Modeling and Simulation: Advantages and Disadvantages

Conclusion

Key Terms

Further Reading

References

The Role of Modeling and Simulation

Introduction

Using Simulations to Solve Problems

Uncertainty and Its Effects

Gaining Insight

A SimulationÆs Lifetime

Conclusion

Key Terms

Further Reading

Theoretical Underpinnings.

Simulation: Models That Vary Over Time

Introduction

Discrete Event Simulation

Continuous Simulation

Conclusion

Key Terms

References

Queue Modeling and Simulation

Introduction

Analytical Solution

Queuing Models

Sequential Simulation

SimPack Queuing Implementation

Parallel Simulation

Conclusion

Key Terms

Further Reading

References

Human Interaction with Simulations

Introduction

Simulation and Data Dependency

Visual Representation

Conclusion

Key Terms

References

Verification and Validation

Introduction

Performing Verification and Validation

Verification and Validation Examples

Conclusion

Key Terms

References

Practical Domains.

Uses of Simulation

Introduction

The Many Facets of Simulation

Experimentation Aspect of Simulation

Experience Aspect of Simulation

Examples of Uses of Simulation

Ethics in the Use of Simulation

Some Excuses to Avoid Simulation

Conclusion

Key Terms

Further Exploration

References

Modeling And Simulation: Real-World Examples.

Introduction

Transportation

Business M&S

Medical M&S

Social Science M&S

Conclusion

Key Terms

Further Reading

References

The Future of Simulation

Introduction

A Brief . . . and Selective . . . History of Simulation

Convergent Simulations

Serious Games

Human-Simulator Interfaces

Computing Technology

The Role of Education in Simulation

The Future of Simulation

Index

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