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Distributed Simulation

A Model Driven Engineering Approach

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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

Part of the book series: Simulation Foundations, Methods and Applications (SFMA)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxix
  2. Foundations

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Introduction

      • Okan Topçu, Umut Durak, Halit Oğuztüzün, Levent Yilmaz
      Pages 3-21
    3. Model Driven Engineering

      • Okan Topçu, Umut Durak, Halit Oğuztüzün, Levent Yilmaz
      Pages 23-38
    4. High Level Architecture

      • Okan Topçu, Umut Durak, Halit Oğuztüzün, Levent Yilmaz
      Pages 39-66
  3. Development Process

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 67-67
    2. Process Models

      • Okan Topçu, Umut Durak, Halit Oğuztüzün, Levent Yilmaz
      Pages 69-84
  4. Modeling and Design

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 85-85
    2. Conceptual Modeling

      • Okan Topçu, Umut Durak, Halit Oğuztüzün, Levent Yilmaz
      Pages 87-107
    3. Federation Architecture: Simulation Environment Design

      • Okan Topçu, Umut Durak, Halit Oğuztüzün, Levent Yilmaz
      Pages 109-148
    4. Federate Architecture: Simulation Member Design

      • Okan Topçu, Umut Durak, Halit Oğuztüzün, Levent Yilmaz
      Pages 149-171
    5. Scenario Management

      • Okan Topçu, Umut Durak, Halit Oğuztüzün, Levent Yilmaz
      Pages 173-199
  5. Implementation and Execution

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 201-201
    2. Implementation, Integration, and Testing

      • Okan Topçu, Umut Durak, Halit Oğuztüzün, Levent Yilmaz
      Pages 203-230
    3. Simulation Evolution and Modernization

      • Okan Topçu, Umut Durak, Halit Oğuztüzün, Levent Yilmaz
      Pages 231-247
  6. Future Outlook

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 249-249
    2. Synergies of MDE, Simulation, and Agent Technology

      • Okan Topçu, Umut Durak, Halit Oğuztüzün, Levent Yilmaz
      Pages 251-270
  7. Back Matter

    Pages 271-276

About this book

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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Computer Engineering, Turkish Naval Academy, Istanbul, Turkey

    Okan Topçu

  • Dept of Flight Dynamics and Simulation, DLR Institute of Flight Systems, Braunschweig, Germany

    Umut Durak

  • Department of Computer Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

    Halit Oğuztüzün

  • Dept of Industrial and Systems Engineeri, Auburn University, Auburn, USA

    Levent Yilmaz

About the authors

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 Oğuztüzün 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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eBook USD 79.99
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Softcover Book USD 99.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 139.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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