Robinson S. et al. (Eds.) Conceptual Modeling for Discrete-Event Simulation

CRC Press, 2010. – 530 p. – ISBN: 1439810370, 9781439810378Bringing together an international group of researchers involved in military, business, and health modeling and simulation, Conceptual Modeling for Discrete-Event Simulation presents a comprehensive view of the current state of the art in the field. The book addresses a host of issues, including:
What is a conceptual model?
How is conceptual modeling performed in general and in specific modeling domains?
What is the role of established approaches in conceptual modeling?
Each of the book’s six parts focuses on a different aspect of conceptual modeling for simulation. The first section discusses the purpose and requirements of a conceptual model. The next set of chapters provides frameworks and tools for conceptual modeling. The book then describes the use of soft systems methodology for model structuring as well as the application of software engineering methods and tools for model specification. After illustrating how conceptual modeling is adopted in the military and semiconductor manufacturing, the book concludes with a discussion on future research directions.
This volume offers a broad, multifaceted account of the field by presenting diverse perspectives on what conceptual modeling entails. It also provides a basis upon which these perspectives can be compared.Contents
Foundations of Conceptual Modeling
Conceptual Modeling for Simulation: Definition and Requirements
Complexity, Level of Detail, and Model Performance
Improving the Understanding of Conceptual Modeling
Conceptual Modeling Frameworks
A Framework for Simulation Conceptual Modeling
Developing Participative Simulation Models: Framing Decomposition Principles for Joint Understanding
The ABCmod Conceptual Modeling Framework
Conceptual Modeling Notations and Techniques
Conceptual Modeling in Practice: A Systematic Approach
Soft Systems Methodology for Conceptual Modeling
Making Sure You Tackle the Right Problem: Linking Hard and Soft Methods in Simulation Practice
Using Soft Systems Methodology in Conceptual Modeling: A Case Study in Intermediate Health Care
Software Engineering for Conceptual Modeling
An Evaluation of SysML to Support Simulation Modeling
Development of a Process Modeling Tool for Simulation
Methods for Conceptual Model Representation
Conceptual Modeling for Composition of Model-Based Complex Systems
UML-Based Conceptual Models and V&V
Domain-Specific Conceptual Modeling
Conceptual Modeling Evolution within U.S. Defense Communities: The View from the Simulation Interoperability Workshop
On the Simplification of Semiconductor Wafer Factory Simulation ModelsConceptual Modeling: Past, Present, and Future