Abstract
A methodology is presented for defining conditions under which simulation models can be observed and experimented with. Such conditions are formalized as experimental frames. A method for deriving experimental frame specifications for simulation models is given based on a universal specification called generic experimental frame. The methodology defines two schemes for carrying out simulation experiments with hierarchical, modular models: 1) the centralized architecture is based on a global experimental frame which specifies conditions for the entire model; 2) the distributed architecture facilitates attachments of frame components to model simulators at different levels of the model hierarchy. An example of a simple manufacturing process illustrates the conceptual framework. Implications of the proposed framework for design of high autonomy systems are discussed as well.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 317-336 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | International Journal of General Systems |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1991 |
Keywords
- Simulation modeling
- distributed simulation
- experimental frame
- hierarchical
- modular systems
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Theoretical Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Modeling and Simulation
- Computer Science Applications