Simulation in Engineering and Technology: A Practical Perspective

Ashu Gupta, Abdalla Alameen

Nov 2017 · Notion Press

About this ebook

Computer simulation modeling is a discipline gaining popularity in both the government and industry. It can assist in the design, creation and evaluation of complex systems. Designers, program managers, analysts and engineers use computer simulation modeling to understand and evaluate ‘what if’ case scenarios. One can model a real or proposed system using computer software, which is useful when changes to the actual system are difficult to implement, involve high costs or are impractical.

Some examples of computer simulation modeling familiar to most of us include weather forecasting, flight simulators used for training pilots and car crash modeling. Modeling & Simulation (M&S) has become an important tool in all phases of the acquisition process and can be used within most systems’ lifecycles, including requirement analysis, architectural design, design and development, tests and verifications and operations and maintenance.
The science of modeling and simulation strives to showcase the highest possible level of reality to determine the conditions necessary for optimal performance. Modeling and simulation is a multifaceted and complex field due to the numerous applications involved, particularly since M&S applications range from nuclear reactions to supermarket queuing.

About the author

Abdalla Alameen completed his M.Sc. in Information Technology from Al Neelain University, Sudan. He received his PhD in Computer Science from the Department of Computer Science at the same university. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor and the HOD of the Department of Computer Science, College of Arts & Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, KSA.
Dr. Alameen’s research interests include information security, cloud computing, simulation, e-government, adaptive learning and web application modeling. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Computer Applications and Network Security. As a researcher, he has published many research papers in international journals of good repute.
Ashu Gupta is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, College of Arts & Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, KSA. His expertise areas include system simulations and modeling, data structure, business process re-engineering, etc.

Presently, he is actively involved in research on the applications of simulation tools in the manufacturing industry and in developing a framework for the evaluation of simulation software in the Indian automobile industry. An active researcher and a prolific writer, he has contributed numerous papers to several seminars and conferences and has published many research papers in international journals.