Simulation with MIC-SIM and MIC-SIM VIEW

ABSTRACT

MIC-SIM is a general purpose, discrete-event simulation system for use on IBM compatible microcomputers. It was developed as part of a doctoral dissertation in 1980 using Radio Shack computers. Microcomputers were new then and the only simulation languages available required either a mainframe or mini-computer. The MIC-SIM system was changed to work on IBM microcomputers soon after their introduction. The first version used a node and branch basis for representing simulation models. MIC-SIM was later changed to an activity based simulation system in order to improve ease of learning and to incorporate more powerful modeling constructs. This paper discusses the basic features of MIC-SIM and presents an overview on some of the modeling features of MIC-SIM.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.5 COMPUTER SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION
      C.5.3 Microcomputers

          Nouns: IBM PC

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING
      I.6.1 Simulation Theory
          Subjects: Types of simulation (continuous and discrete)*

General Terms:
Design, Languages