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Large-Scale Simulation Models, Algorithms, and Applications

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ISBN-10: 1439868867

ISBN-13: 9781439868867

Edition: 2012

Authors: Dan Chen, Lizhe Wang, Jingying Chen

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Organized to facilitate intuitive learning, this step-by-step manual includes basic and advanced models and algorithms, and software architecture for the implementation of large-scale distributed simulation. An indispensible reference, it offers background information on performance evaluation, and it introduces new computing infrastructures such as Grids, SOA, and Clouds, with coverage of parallel and distributed computing technologies. The book also addresses middleware and software architecture, such as Decoupled Federate Architecture, and fault-tolerant mechanisms, grid-enabled simulation, and federation community. The book tackles simulation cloning methods and mechanisms that support…    
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Book details

List price: $180.00
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 6/1/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 259
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.254
Language: English

List of Figures
List of Tables
Foreword
Preface
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Fundamentals
Introduction
Background
Organization of the Book
Background and Fundamentals
High Level Architecture and Runtime Infrastructure
Cloning and Replication
Cloning in Programming Languages
Data Replication in Distributed Systems
Agent Cloning in Multi-Agent Systems
Object Replication in Parallel Object-Oriented Environments
Fault Tolerance Using Replication
Simulation Cloning
Cloning in Rare Event Simulations
Multitrajectory Simulations
Cloning in Simulation Software Packages
Parallel Simulation Cloning
Cloning of HLA-Compliant Federates
Fault-Tolerant Distributed Simulation
Summary of Cloning and Replication Techniques
Fault Tolerance
Time Management Mechanisms for Federation Community
Middleware and Software Architectures
A Decoupled Federate Architecture
Problem Statement
Virtual Federate and Physical Federate
Inside the Decoupled Architecture
Federate Cloning Procedure
Benchmark Experiments and Results
Experiment Design
Latency Benchmark Results
Time Advancement Benchmark Results
Exploiting the Decoupled Federate Architecture
Web/Grid-Enabled Architecture
Load Balancing
Summary
Fault-Tolerant HLA-Based Distributed Simulations
Introduction
Decoupled Federate Architecture
A Framework for Supporting Robust HLA-Based Simulations
Fault-Tolerant Model
Dealing with In-Transit Events
Fossil Collection
Optimizing the Failure Recovery Procedure
Experiments and Results
Configuration of Experiments
Correctness of Fault-Tolerant Model
Efficiency of Fault-Tolerant Model
Scalability of the Fault-Tolerant Model
User Transparency and Related Issues
Summary
Synchronization in Federation Community Networks
Introduction
HLA Federation Communities
Construction Approaches
Architectures of Federation Community Networks
Proposed Internal Architecture of the Gateway Federates
Grid-Enabled Federation Community
Time Management in Federation Communities
Problem Statement
Synchronization Algorithms for Federation Community Networks
Synchronization Algorithms
Proof
Compliance to HLA Rules
Deadlock Free
Correct TSO Event Transmissions
Experiments and Results
Experiments on Multiple-Layer Federation Community Networks
Experiments on Peer-to-Peer Federation Community Networks
Experiments on Grid-Enabled Federation Community Networks
Summary
Evaluation of Alternative Scenarios
Theory and Issues in Distributed Simulation Cloning
Decision Points
Active and Passive Cloning of Federates
Entire versus Incremental Cloning
Shared Clones
Theory and Issues in Incremental Cloning
Scenario Tree
Summary
Alternative Solutions for Cloning in HLA-Based Distributed Simulation
Single-Federation Solution versus Multiple-Federations Solution
DDM versus Non-DDM in Single-Federation Solution
Middleware Approach
Benchmark Experiments and Results
Experiment Design
Benchmark Results and Analysis
Comparing Alternative Cloning Solutions Using TSO Federates
Comparing Alternative Cloning Solutions Using RO Federates
Comparing Alternative Cloning Solutions Using Time Advancement Benchmark Federates
Summary
Managing Scenarios
Problem Statement
Recursive Region Division Solution
Point Region Solution
Summary
Algorithms for Distributed Simulation Cloning
Overview of Simulation Cloning Infrastructure
Active Simulation Cloning
Passive Simulation Cloning
Mapping Entities
Incremental Distributed Simulation Cloning
Illustrating Incremental Distributed Simulation Cloning
Managing Shared Clones
Summary
Experiments and Results of Simulation Cloning Algorithms
Application Example
Configuration of Experiments
Correctness of Distributed Simulation Cloning
Efficiency of Distributed Simulation Cloning
Scalability, of Distributed Simulation Cloning
Optimizing the Cloning Procedure
Summary of Experiments and Results
Achievements in Simulation Cloning
Applications
Hybrid Modeling and Simulation of a Huge Crowd over an HGA
Introduction
Crowd Modeling and Simulation
Hierarchical Grid Architecture for Large Hybrid Simulation
Grid System Architecture
HLA-Based Simulation Model
Hierarchical Grid Simulation Architecture: Overview
Hybrid Modeling and Simulation of Huge Crowd: A Case Study
Huge Crowd Scenario
Simulation Models
Pedestrian Agent Model
Computational Model of the Crowd Aggregated in the Assembly Area
Vehicle Agent Model
Crowd Simulation over the Hybrid Grid Simulation Infrastructure
Experiments and Results
Communication Latency
Crowd Simulation Outputs
Performance Evaluation
Summary
Massively Parallel Modeling & Simulation of a Large Crowd with GPGPU
Introduction
Background and Notation
Hybrid
Case Study of Confrontation Operation Simulation
Simulation of a Crowd in a Confrontation Operation
Dynamics Analysis via Entropy Calculation
Aided by GPGPU
Parallelization of Crowd Simulation
Evaluation of Performance and Energy Efficiency
GPGPU-Aided Confrontation Operation Simulation
Performance Evaluation and Energy Efficiency Analysis
Summary
References
Index