Modelling and Simulation

Exploring Dynamic System Behaviour

Louis G. Birta, Gilbert Arbez

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English

Springer Nature Switzerland AG
02 January 2020

Numerical analysis; Maths for engineers; Graphics programming

Series: Simulation Foundations, Methods and Applications

This hands-on textbook/reference presents an introduction to the fundamental aspects of modelling and simulation, both for those wishing to learn about this methodology and also for those who have a need to apply it in their work. The text is supported by illustrative examples, drawn from projects formulated within the domains of discrete-event dynamic systems (DEDS) and continuous-time dynamic systems (CTDS).

This updated new edition has been enhanced with new illustrative case studies, and additional examples demonstrating some new features and the effectiveness of the ABCmod conceptual modelling framework. Changes that facilitate the development of simulation models with ABSmod/J are illustrated. New material includes a presentation of the experimentation strategy called “design of experiments” and three new chapters that explore the optimization-simulation interface.

Topics and features: presents a goal-based and project-oriented perspective of modelling and simulation; describes the ABCmod framework, an activity-based conceptual modelling framework for DEDS; examines the simulation-optimization interface in both the CTDS and DEDS domains; provides numerous illustrative examples, case studies and useful algorithms, as well as exercises and projects at the end of most chapters; includes appendices on probability and statistics, the GPSS programming environment, and relevant MATLAB features; provides supplementary software and teaching support material at an associated website, including lecture slides and a methodology for organizing student projects.

Serving as an essential guide to the foundations of modelling and simulation, this practical primer is ideal for senior undergraduate and junior graduate-level students. Also suitable for self-study, the book will be of great benefit to professionals seeking insight into the vast potential of this rapidly evolving problem-solving paradigm.

By: Louis G. Birta, Gilbert Arbez
Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 3rd ed. 2019
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
Weight: 1.016kg
ISBN: 9783030188689
ISBN 10: 303018868X
Series: Simulation Foundations, Methods and Applications
Pages: 551
Publication Date: 02 January 2020
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part I: Fundamentals.- Introduction.- Modelling and Simulation Fundamentals.- Part II: DEDS Modelling and Simulation.- DEDS Stochastic Behaviour and Modelling.- A Conceptual Modelling Framework for DEDS.- DEDS Simulation Model Development.- The Activity-Object World View for DEDS.- Experimentation and Output Analysis.- Part III: CTDS Modelling and Simulation.- Modelling of Continuous Time Dynamic Systems.- Simulation with CTDS Models.- Part IV: Simulation Optimization.- Optimization Overview.- Simulation Optimization in the CTDS Domain.- Simulation Optimization in the DEDS Domain.- Appendix A: ABCmod Applications in M&S Projects.- Appendix B: Probability and Statistics Primer.- Appendix C: GPSS Primer.- Appendix D: MATLAB Primer.

Louis G. Birta is Professor Emeritus at the University of Ottawa, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Gilbert Arbez is an Assistant Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, at the University of Ottawa, ON, Canada.