Theory of Modeling and Simulation: Discrete Event & Iterative System Computational Foundations, Third Edition, continues the legacy of this authoritative and complete theoretical work. It is ideal for graduate and PhD students and working engineers interested in posing and solving problems using the tools of logico-mathematical modeling and computer simulation. Continuing its emphasis on the integration of discrete event and continuous modeling approaches, the work focuses light on DEVS and its potential to support the co-existence and interoperation of multiple formalisms in model components.
New sections in this updated edition include discussions on important new extensions to theory, including chapter-length coverage of iterative system specification and DEVS and their fundamental importance, closure under coupling for iteratively specified systems, existence, uniqueness, non-deterministic conditions, and temporal progressiveness (legitimacy).
- Presents a 40% revised and expanded new edition of this classic book with many important post-2000 extensions to core theory
- Provides a streamlined introduction to Discrete Event System Specification (DEVS) formalism for modeling and simulation
- Packages all the "need-to-know" information on DEVS formalism in one place
- Expanded to include an online ancillary package, including numerous examples of theory and implementation in DEVS-based software, student solutions and instructors manual
Theory of Modeling and Simulation (Third Edition) follows its predecessor in providing an authoritative andcomplete theoretical solution for graduate and PhD students and working engineers interested in posing andsolving problems using the tools of mathematical modeling and computer simulation.Emphasizing the integration of discrete event and continuous modeling approaches, the work discussesthe development of iterative systems specification of continuous processes, distributed simulation and itspotential to support the co-existence of multiple formalisms in model components. It covers hierarchicalmodel composition, model formulation, simulation model execution, and the model-building process.It goes on to discuss the many issues surrounding model abstraction and model simplification, as well asthe organization of model libraries. A unifying concept, the iterative systems specification, enables modelsat virtually any level of structure or behavior, to be transparently mapped into the Discrete Event SystemSpecification (DEVS) formalism.Key Features* Comprises 40% revised and expanded new edition of the classic book with many important post-2000extensions to core theory* Provides a streamlined introduction to DEVS formalism for modeling and simulation* Presents a working foundation necessary for compliance with High Level Architecture (HLA) standards* Offers a new online ancillary package comprising examples of theory implementation in DEVS-basedsoftware, student solutions and instructor's manualThis third edition builds on earlier editions to lay a foundation to foster the development of Modeling andSimulation (M&S)-specific methods and the use of such methods to solve real world problems faced bypractitioners. Praise for earlier editions:"Theory of Modeling and Simulation (First Edition) gave a theory for simulation that is based on generalsystem theory and this theory is considered the only major theory for simulation. This book showed thatsimulation has a solid foundation and is not just some ad hoc way of solving problems." -Robert G. Sargent,a pioneer of computer simulation (from the 2017 Winter Simulation Conference Proceedings)"Theory of Modeling and Simulation (Second Edition) is a major reference for modeling formalisms,particularly the Discrete Event Systems Specification (DEVS). ... We mention the System Entity Structuresand Model Base (SES/MB) framework as breakthrough in Model-base management. It enables efficiency,reusability and interoperability. "-Umut Durak, Tuncer Oren, and Andreas Tolk (in The Profession of Modelingand Simulation, 2017)
