Query driven simulation using SIMODULA

ABSTRACT

This paper describes the design and early implementation phases of a simulation modeling environment that integrates a process-oriented simulation language and a database system with object-oriented extensions. User may interact with the system simply by formulating SQL-like queries to retrieve information stored from previous simulations, or indeed cause information to be automatically generated.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING
      I.6.7 Simulation Support Systems
          Subjects: Environments

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.2 DATABASE MANAGEMENT
      H.2.4 Systems
          Subjects: Object-oriented databases

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING

General Terms:
Algorithms, Design, Measurement, Performance, Theory