Object-Oriented Discrete-Event Simulation System for Hierarchical Parallel Simulations

The purpose of this research is to design and implement an object- oriented discrete-event simulation system which supports hierarchically constructed players in a parallel or distributed environment. This system design considers modularity and portability so additional modules may be implemented to experiment with new algorithms for both partitioning and synchronization. A simulation system which meets these requirements was partially implemented on an eight-node Intel Hypercube in C. A desired goal was to maintain the functionality of the existing BattleSim application. Test cases used measure the performance and correct operation of the new simulation architecture using a BattleSim subclass. Test results prove correct operation of the new architecture, but show a significant slow down in the parallel operation of this system.Air Force Inst of Tech Wright-Patterson AFB OH is the author of 'Object-Oriented Discrete-Event Simulation System for Hierarchical Parallel Simulations', published 1996 under ISBN 9781423575740 and ISBN 1423575741.