Title :
Introduction to simulation
Author :
Ingalls, Ricki G.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Ind. Eng. & Manage., Oklahoma State Univ., Stillwater, OK, USA
Abstract :
Simulation is a powerful tool if understood and used properly. This introduction to simulation tutorial is designed to teach the basics of simulation, including structure, function, data generated, and its proper use. The introduction starts with a definition of simulation, goes through a talk about what makes up a simulation, how the simulation actually works, and how to handle data generated by the simulation. Throughout the paper, there is discussion on issues concerning the use of simulation in industry.
Keywords :
discrete event simulation; activities; attributes; discrete-event simulation; entities; global variables; random number generator; resources; Discrete event simulation; Engineering management; Humans; Industrial engineering; Logic; Materials requirements planning; Power engineering and energy; Power system modeling; Predictive models; Process design;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 2002. Proceedings of the Winter
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7614-5
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.2002.1172861
