Theory of Modeling and Simulation: Integrating Discrete Event and Continuous Complex Dynamic Systems

Abstract

Part I: Basics. Introduction to Systems Modeling Concepts. Framework for Modeling and Simulation. Modeling Formalisms and Their Simulators. Introduction to Discrete Event System Specifications (DEVS). Hierarchy of System Specifications. Part II: Modeling Formalisms and Simulation Algorithms. Basic Formalisms: DEVS, DTSS, DESS. Basic Formalisms: Coupled Multicomponent Systems. Simulators for Basic Formalisms. Multiformalism Modeling and Simulation. DEVS-Based Extended Formalisms. Parallel and Distributed Discrete Event Simulation. Part III: System Morphisms: Abstraction, Representation, Approximation. Hierarchy of System Morphisms. Abstraction: Constructing Model Families. Verification, Validation, Approximate Morphisms: Living with Error. DEVS and DEVS-like Systems: Universality and Uniqueness. DEVS Representation of Systems. Part IV: System Design and Modeling and Simulation Environments. DEVS-Based Design Methodology. System Entity Structure/Model Base Framework. Collaboration and the Future.

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