Title :
A graphical methodology for simulating communication networks
Author :
Jackman, John ; Medeiros, D.J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Ind. Eng., Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA, USA
fDate :
4/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A novel approach for simulating communication networks is discussed and illustrated with two examples of a token-passing network. The method is based on a graphical representation of the network consisting of three components: topology, nodes, and protocols. The topology and nodes are drawn to a network specification. The protocols are drawn by using Petri nets with some extended features. A simulation model can be automatically generated from this representation. Results of the simulation are compared to those of an analytical model, showing excellent agreement
Keywords :
graph theory; local area networks; protocols; LAN; Petri nets; communication networks; extended features; graphical methodology; network simulation; nodes; protocols; token-passing network; topology; Analytical models; Buildings; Communication networks; Computational modeling; Computer simulation; Local area networks; Network topology; Performance analysis; Protocols; Resource management;
Journal_Title :
Communications, IEEE Transactions on
