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Simulation and

Modeling
Lecture #1
Introduction
By
Ihab Ali, Ph.D., SMIEEE
Professor of Networks and Security
Helwan University
Text Book
• Averill M. Law, Simulation Modeling and Analysis, 5th edition, McGraw-
Hill Education.
• Focus on chapters: 1-2-4.4-4.5-5-7-8-9-11.
• Other Chapters are based on time availability.
SYSTEMS, MODELS, AND SIMULATION

• A discrete system is one for which the state variables change instantaneously at
separated points in time.
• A continuous system is one for which the state variables change continuously with
respect to time.
• Experiment with the Actual System vs. Experiment with a Model of the System.
• Physical Model vs. Mathematical Model.
• Analytical Solution vs. Simulation.
• Static vs. Dynamic Simulation Models.
• Deterministic vs. Stochastic Simulation Models.
• Continuous vs. Discrete Simulation Models.
SYSTEMS, MODELS, AND
SIMULATION
DISCRETE-EVENT SIMULATION
Components and Organization of a Discrete-Event
Simulation Model

• System state: The collection of state variables necessary to describe


the system at a particular time.
• Simulation clock: A variable giving the current value of simulated time.
• Event list: A list containing the next time when each type of event will
occur.
• Statistical counters: Variables used for storing statistical information
about system performance.
• Initialization routine: A subprogram to initialize the simulation model
at time 0.
• Timing routine: A subprogram that determines the next event from the
event list and then advances the simulation clock to the time when
that event is to occur.
Components and Organization of a Discrete-Event
Simulation Model

• Event routine: A subprogram that updates the system


state when a particular type of event occurs (there is
one event routine for each event type).

• Library routines: A set of subprograms used to generate


random observations from probability distributions that
were determined as part of the simulation model.
Components and Organization of a Discrete-Event
Simulation Model

• Report generator: A subprogram that computes


estimates (from the statistical counters) of the desired
measures of performance and produces a report when
the simulation ends.

• Main program: A subprogram that invokes the timing


routine to determine the next event and then transfers
control to the corresponding event routine to update the
system state appropriately. The main program may also
check for termination and invoke the report generator
when the simulation is over.
Practical Activity: MaRS Programmer’s
Manual
Practical Activity: MaRS Programmer’s
Manual
Practical Activity: MaRS Programmer’s
Manual
Practical Activity: MaRS Programmer’s
Manual

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