Title :
Simulation of communications networks
Author :
Law, Averill M. ; McComas, Michael G.
Author_Institution :
Averill M. Law & Associates, Tucson, AZ, USA
Abstract :
This paper 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; network analysis; network synthesis; telecommunication computing; telecommunication networks; communications networks; credible models; network analysis; network design; network modeling; simulation software; statistical considerations; valid models; Analytical models; Bones; Communication networks; Computational modeling; Computer languages; Computer networks; Computer simulation; Costs; Local area networks; Packaging;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference Proceedings, 1995. Winter
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
Print_ISBN :
0-78033018-8
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.1995.478703