Discrete System Modeling And Simulation

An introduction to the modeling and simulation of discrete-state, event-driven systems. Models for Discrete Event Systems (DES) are presented including state automata, Petri nets, queuing models, and event graphs. Event management strategies are developed leading to methodologies for simulating DES models. Example engineering simulation applications covered include digital circuits, computer networks, manufacturing, and traffic. Investigation of the steps of a DES simulation study including problem formulation, conceptual model design, simulation model development, input data modeling, output data analysis, verification and validation, and design of simulation experiments.