Title :
Simulation of communications networks
Author :
Law, Averill M. ; McComas, Michael G.
Author_Institution :
Averill M. Law & Associates, Tuscon, AZ, USA
Abstract :
Discusses how simulation is used to design and analyze communications networks. Topics discussed include: network issues addressed by simulation, simulation software for network modeling, techniques for building valid and credible models, and statistical considerations. A comprehensive example is also given.
Keywords :
digital simulation; statistics; telecommunication computing; telecommunication networks; communication network simulation; credible models; network modeling; simulation software; statistical considerations; valid models; Analytical models; Communication networks; Computational modeling; Local area networks; Mathematical model; Performance analysis; Protocols; Queueing analysis; Telecommunication traffic; Throughput;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference Proceedings, 1994. Winter
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2109-X
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.1994.717101
