Title :
CAPSIM: a graphical simulation tool for communication systems
Author :
Nobakht, Ramin A. ; Pate, Prayson W. ; Ardalan, Sasan H.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh, NC, USA
fDate :
28 Nov-1 Dec 1988
Abstract :
The authors describe the design, operation, and capabilities of CAPSIM (capture and simulate), a complete interactive simulation environment for design and analysis of communication systems. The integrated environment includes the capability to design models, subsystems, and systems in a hierarchical fashion using block diagrams (icons), configure and execute a simulation; review the results of the simulation; and perform design iterations. Each of these capabilities is controlled through a consistent user interface utilizing interactive graphics. Use of icons, popup menus, and a mouse makes simulation entry simple and rapid. Recent advances in software engineering, workstation technology and CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/computer-aid manufacturing) techniques are incorporated in CAPSIM to provide an intelligent, user-friendly and flexible state-of-the-art simulation environment
Keywords :
CAD; CAD/CAM; computer graphics; digital simulation; interactive systems; programming environments; software tools; telecommunication systems; telecommunications computing; CAD/CAM; capture; communication systems; graphical simulation tool; icons; integrated environment; interactive graphics; mouse; popup menus; simulate; software engineering; workstation technology; Analytical models; Communication system control; Computational modeling; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer graphics; Design automation; Mice; Software engineering; User interfaces; Workstations;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference, 1988, and Exhibition. 'Communications for the Information Age.' Conference Record, GLOBECOM '88., IEEE
Conference_Location :
Hollywood, FL
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOM.1988.26108
