Title :
Simulation tools for computer communication networks
Author :
Ilyas, M. ; Mouftah, H.T.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Florida Atlantic Univ., Boca Raton, FL, USA
fDate :
28 Nov-1 Dec 1988
Abstract :
The authors consider the issues related to the development of computer-aided analysis and design (CAAD) tools for computer communication networks. They describe a step-by-step procedure to develop a simulation tool and present a checklist of parameters that a computer network CAAD tool should have as a part of its output. Various methods of obtaining confidence intervals and their pros and cons are discussed. Generation of random numbers according to a given probability distribution function and their impact on confidence intervals are examined. Issues related to convergence of simulation results are addressed. The feasibility of hybrid CAAD tools (partly analytical and partly simulation) for computer communication networks is considered
Keywords :
CAD; computer aided analysis; computer networks; digital simulation; software tools; CAA; CAAD; CAD; computer communication networks; computer network; confidence intervals; probability distribution function; random numbers; simulation tool; Analytical models; Communication networks; Computational modeling; Computer aided analysis; Computer networks; Computer simulation; Convergence; Design automation; Probability distribution; Random number generation;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference, 1988, and Exhibition. 'Communications for the Information Age.' Conference Record, GLOBECOM '88., IEEE
Conference_Location :
Hollywood, FL
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOM.1988.26110
