Distributed Simulation
(Englisch)
A Model Driven Engineering Approach
Okan Topçu & Umut Durak & Halit Oguztüzün & Levent Yilmaz

Presents a modeling-driven software engineering approach for distributed simulation

Provides synergies between model-driven SWE, simulation, intelligent agents, and computer systems development

Supports exposition with three medium-to-large-scale case studies in the field, as well as new updates on high-level computer architecture

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Dr. Okan Topçu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at the Turkish Naval Academy, Istanbul, Turkey. Dr. Umut Durak is a Research Scientist in the Department of Flight Dynamics and Simulation at the Institute of Flight Systems of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Braunschweig, Germany. Dr. Halit Oguztüzün is an Associate Professor in the Computer Engineering Department at the Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey. Dr. Levent Yilmaz is a Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering, with a joint appointment in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, at Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA. His other publications include the Springer title Concepts and Methodologies for Modeling and Simulation.

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This uniquetext/reference provides a comprehensive review of distributed simulation (DS)from the perspective of Model Driven Engineering (MDE), illustrating how MDEaffects the overall lifecycle of the simulation development process. Numerouspractical case studies are included to demonstrate the utility andapplicability of the methodology, many of which are developed from toolsavailable 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 allresearchers and practitioners involved in modeling and simulation, and softwareengineering, who may be interested in adopting MDE principles when developingcomplex DS systems.

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Part I: Foundations

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Backed by substantive case studies, the novel approach to software engineering for distributed simulation outlined in this text demonstrates the potent synergies between model-driven techniques, simulation, intelligent agents, and computer systems development.

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This uniquetext/reference provides a comprehensive review of distributed simulation (DS)from the perspective of Model Driven Engineering (MDE), illustrating how MDEaffects the overall lifecycle of the simulation development process. Numerouspractical case studies are included to demonstrate the utility andapplicability of the methodology, many of which are developed from toolsavailable 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 allresearchers and practitioners involved in modeling and simulation, and softwareengineering, who may be interested in adopting MDE principles when developingcomplex DS systems.

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Part I: Foundations.- Introduction.- ModelDriven Engineering.- High Level Architecture.- Part II:Development Process.- ProcessModels.- Part III: Modeling and Design.- Conceptual Modeling.- Federation Architecture:Simulation Environment Design.- Federate Architecture: Simulation MemberDesign.- Scenario Management.- Part IV: Implementation andExecution.- Implementation, Integration andTesting.- Simulation Evolution and Modernization.- Part V: FutureOutlook.- Synergies of MDE, Simulation, and Agent Technology.

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Über den Autor

Dr. Okan Topçu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at the Turkish Naval Academy, Istanbul, Turkey. Dr. Umut Durak is a Research Scientist in the Department of Flight Dynamics and Simulation at the Institute of Flight Systems of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Braunschweig, Germany. Dr. Halit Oguztüzün is an Associate Professor in the Computer Engineering Department at the Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey. Dr. Levent Yilmaz is a Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering, with a joint appointment in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, at Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA. His other publications include the Springer title Concepts and Methodologies for Modeling and Simulation.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: FoundationsIntroductionModel Driven EngineeringHigh Level ArchitecturePart II: Development ProcessProcess ModelsPart III: Modeling and DesignConceptual ModelingFederation Architecture: Simulation Environment DesignFederate Architecture: Simulation Member DesignScenario ManagementPart IV: Implementation and ExecutionImplementation, Integration and TestingSimulation Evolution and ModernizationPart V: Future OutlookSynergies of MDE, Simulation, and Agent Technology

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Klappentext

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.

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Presents a modeling-driven software engineering approach for distributed simulation

Provides synergies between model-driven SWE, simulation, intelligent agents, and computer systems development

Supports exposition with three medium-to-large-scale case studies in the field, as well as new updates on high-level computer architecture