Abstract
While many developments have taken place around supporting the model coding task of simulation, there are few tools available to assist in the conceptual modelling phase. Several authors have reported the advantages of using process modelling tools in the early phases of a simulation project.
This paper provides an overview of process modelling tools in relation to their support for simulation, categorizing the tools into formal method and descriptive methods. A conclusion from this review is that none of the tools available adequately support the requirements gathering phase of simulation. This is not surprising as none of the process modelling tools were developed for explicit support of simulation. The paper then presents results of research into developing a new process modelling method for simulation.
| Original language | English |
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| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Winter Simulation Conference - Berlin, Germany Duration: 9 Dec 2012 → 13 Dec 2012 |
Conference
| Conference | Winter Simulation Conference |
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| Country/Territory | Germany |
| City | Berlin |
| Period | 9/12/12 → 13/12/12 |
Keywords
- conceptual modelling
- simulation
- process modelling tools
- formal method
- descriptive methods
- requirements gathering