Title :
A conceptual comparison between discrete and continuous simulation to motivate the hybrid simulation methodology
Author :
Brito, Thiago Barros ; Trevisan, Edson Felipe Capovilla ; Botter, Rui Carlos
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Logistics Syst. Eng., Univ. of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Abstract :
The aim of this essay is to encourage the application of the hybrid simulation, combining the discrete and the continuous simulation methodologies. With a conceptual literature review of discrete (Discrete Event) and the continuous (System Dynamics) simulation methodologies that reveals their main features and potential of applicability, it is possible to define the potential of developing hybrid simulation models. The integration of both methodologies in a single model allows the expansion of the comprehension spectrum of the system, with the possibility of integrating the physical and dimensional aspects to policy and behavior patterns, revealing the hybrid methodology as a powerful tool to succeed in the highly demanding business world.
Keywords :
behavioural sciences; commerce; discrete event simulation; hybrid simulation; behavior patterns; business world; continuous simulation; discrete event simulation; hybrid simulation methodology; policy; system dynamics simulation; Analytical models; Computational modeling; Integrated circuit modeling; Logistics; Random processes; Stability analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference (WSC), Proceedings of the 2011 Winter
Conference_Location :
Phoenix, AZ
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-2108-3
Electronic_ISBN :
0891-7736
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.2011.6148082