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Introduction To Modeling and Simulation Modeling

This document provides an introduction to modeling and simulation. It defines modeling as creating a representation of a system that is simpler than the actual system but incorporates its key features. A good model balances realism with simplicity. Simulation involves running experiments on a model to study the system's behavior without impacting the real system. Simulation is useful for testing potential changes to a system, identifying issues, and optimizing performance before implementing changes in the real world. It allows evaluating different configurations over long periods to reduce risks and costs.

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Introduction To Modeling and Simulation Modeling

This document provides an introduction to modeling and simulation. It defines modeling as creating a representation of a system that is simpler than the actual system but incorporates its key features. A good model balances realism with simplicity. Simulation involves running experiments on a model to study the system's behavior without impacting the real system. Simulation is useful for testing potential changes to a system, identifying issues, and optimizing performance before implementing changes in the real world. It allows evaluating different configurations over long periods to reduce risks and costs.

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INTRODUCTION TO MODELING AND SIMULATION

MODELING

Modeling is the process of producing a model; a model is a representation of the


construction and working of some system of interest. A model is similar to but simpler than the
system it represents. One purpose of a model is to enable the analyst to predict the effect of
changes to the system. On the one hand, a model should be a close approximation to the real
system and incorporate most of its salient features. On the other hand, it should not be so
complex that it is impossible to understand and experiment with it. A good model is a judicious
tradeoff between realism and simplicity.
Simulation practitioners recommend increasing the complexity of a model iteratively. An
important issue in modeling is model validity. Model validation techniques include simulating
the model under known input conditions and comparing model output with system output.
Generally, a model intended for a simulation study is a mathematical model developed
with the help of simulation software. Mathematical model classifications include deterministic
(input and output variables are fixed values) or stochastic (at least one of the input or output
variables is probabilistic); static (time is not taken into account) or dynamic (time-varying
interactions among variables are taken into account). Typically, simulation models are stochastic
and dynamic.
SIMULATION

A simulation of a system is the operation of a model of the system. The model can be
reconfigured and experimented with; usually, this is impossible, too expensive or impractical to
do in the system it represents. The operation of the model can be studied, and hence, properties
concerning the behavior of the actual system or its subsystem can be inferred. In its broadest
sense, simulation is a tool to evaluate the performance of a system, existing or proposed, under
different
configurations of interest and over long periods of real time.
Simulation is used before an existing system is altered or a new system built, to reduce
the chances of failure to meet specifications, to eliminate unforeseen bottlenecks, to prevent
under or over-utilization of resources, and to optimize system performance. For instance,
simulation can be used to answer questions like: What is the best design for a new
telecommunications network? What are the associated resource requirements? How will a
telecommunication network perform when the traffic load increases by 50%? How will a new
routing algorithm affect its performance? Which network protocol optimizes network
performance? What will be the impact of a link failure?

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