DocumentCode
1050815
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
Volume
36
Issue
4
fYear
1988
fDate
4/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
459
Lastpage
464
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Communications, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0090-6778
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/26.2770
Filename
2770
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