Process modelling support for the conceptual modelling phase of a simulation project

Cathal Heavey, John Ryan

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2006 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC
Pages801-808
Number of pages8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Event2006 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC - Monterey, CA, United States
Duration: 3 Dec 20066 Dec 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings - Winter Simulation Conference
ISSN (Print)0891-7736

Conference

Conference2006 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMonterey, CA
Period3/12/066/12/06

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