Modelling and Simulation: Exploring Dynamic System Behaviour (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. 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 Front Matter ....Pages i-xviii Front Matter ....Pages 1-2 Introduction (Louis G. Birta, Gilbert Arbez)....Pages 3-18 Modelling and Simulation Fundamentals (Louis G. Birta, Gilbert Arbez)....Pages 19-53 Front Matter ....Pages 55-57 DEDS Stochastic Behaviour and Modelling (Louis G. Birta, Gilbert Arbez)....Pages 59-101 A Conceptual Modelling Framework for DEDS (Louis G. Birta, Gilbert Arbez)....Pages 103-153 DEDS Simulation Model Development (Louis G. Birta, Gilbert Arbez)....Pages 155-192 The Activity-Object World View for DEDS (Louis G. Birta, Gilbert Arbez)....Pages 193-233 Experimentation and Output Analysis (Louis G. Birta, Gilbert Arbez)....Pages 235-279 Front Matter ....Pages 281-282 Modelling of Continuous Time Dynamic Systems (Louis G. Birta, Gilbert Arbez)....Pages 283-304 Simulation with CTDS Models (Louis G. Birta, Gilbert Arbez)....Pages 305-339 Front Matter ....Pages 341-343 Optimization Overview (Louis G. Birta, Gilbert Arbez)....Pages 345-358 Simulation Optimization in the CTDS Domain (Louis G. Birta, Gilbert Arbez)....Pages 359-368 Simulation Optimization in the DEDS Domain (Louis G. Birta, Gilbert Arbez)....Pages 369-379 Back Matter ....Pages 381-551