Distributed Simulation

This unique

text/reference provides a comprehensive review of distributed simulation (DS)

from the perspective of Model Driven Engineering (MDE), illustrating how MDE

affects the overall lifecycle of the simulation development process. Numerous

practical case studies are included to demonstrate the utility and

applicability of the methodology, many of which are developed from tools

available to download from the public domain.

Topics and features:

-Provides a thorough introduction to the fundamental

concepts, principles and processes of modeling and simulation, MDE and

high-level architecture

-Describes a road map for building a DS system in

accordance with the MDE perspective, and a technical framework for the

development of conceptual models

-Presents a focus on federate (simulation environment)

architectures, detailing a practical approach to the design of federations

(i.e., simulation member design)

Discusses the main activities related to scenario

management in DS, and explores the process of MDE-based implementation,

integration and testing

-Reviews approaches to simulation evolution and

modernization, including architecture-driven modernization for simulation

modernization

-Examines the potential synergies between the agent, DS,

and MDE methodologies, suggesting avenues for future research at the

intersection of these three fields

Distributed Simulation –

A Model Driven Engineering Approach is an important resource for all

researchers and practitioners involved in modeling and simulation, and software

engineering, who may be interested in adopting MDE principles when developing

complex DS systems.