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)
- 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.
