A history of discrete event simulation programming languages

ABSTRACT

The history of simulation programming languages is organized as a progression in periods of similar developments. The five periods, spanning 1955--1986, are labeled: The Period of Search (1955--1960); The Advent (1961--1965); The Formative Period (1966--1970); The Expansion Period (1971--1978); and The Period of Consolidation and Regeneration (1979--1986). The focus is on recognizing the people and places that have made important contributions in addition to the nature of the contribution. A balance between comprehensive and in-depth treatment has been reached by providing more detailed description of those languages that have or have had major use. Over 30 languages are mentioned, and numerous variations are described. A concluding summary notes the concepts and techniques either originating with simulation programming languages or given significant visibility by them.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING
      I.6.0 General

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.3 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
      D.3.0 General

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING
      I.6.2 Simulation Languages
      I.6.8 Types of Simulation
          Subjects: Discrete event

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.2 HISTORY OF COMPUTING
      Subjects: Software

General Terms:
Design, Languages