1: Introduction
The Age of Simulation
1.1. INTRODUCTION
dictionary defines simulate as simply “to give an appearance of.” To the
Jineer or analyst, simulation involves the utilization of a model to obtain
insight into the behavior of a physical process. It is a process or mecha-
by which a particular problem can be studied in varying depths of detail
‘obtain answers or to confirm hypotheses. Simulation has long been recog-
in many applied science disciplines as the final resort; as Wagner*
says: “When all else fails, ... simulate.” In operations research, exten-
‘use has been made of simulation studies; some examples are:
|. Transportation model networks
Stock market performance
Telephone system design
Supermarket checkout counters
‘of the widespread need in some of these areas, special-purpose
hhave been developed to meet the particular demands for simu-
, however, involves a lot more than just the design and use of a
to analyze a process, be it an oil reservoir system or a network
problem. The word simulation conjures up different things to dif-
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