Theory of Modeling and Simulation - Discrete Event & Iterative System Computational Foundations - Grand Format

Theory of Modeling and Simulation (Third Edition) follows its predecessor in providing an authoritative and complete theoretical solution for graduate and PhD students and working engineers interested in posing and solving problems using the tools of mathematical modeling and computer simulation. Emphasizing the integration of discrete event and continuous modeling approaches, the work discusses the development of iterative systems specification of continuous processes, distributed simulation and its potential to support the co-existence of multiple formalisms in model components.
It covers hierarchical model 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 as the organization of model libraries. A unifying concept, the iterative systems specification, enables models at virtually any level of structure or behavior, to be transparently mapped into the Discrete Event System Specification (DEVS) formalism.
Key Features Comprises 40% revised and expanded new edition of the classic book with many important post-2000 extensions 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-based software, student solutions and instructor's manual This third edition builds on earlier editions to lay a foundation to foster the development of Modeling and Simulation (M&S)-specific methods and the use of such methods to solve real world problems faced by practitioners.