Systems Simulation and Its Processes

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to systems simulation processes, including definitions and characteristics.

Simulation

Derived from the Latin word 'simulare', meaning 'to pretend'; a technique for solving problems using a system model.

Monte Carlo Simulation

A mathematical simulation technique that generates random sample data based on known distributions for numerical experiments, used in risk analysis.

Physical Simulation

Involves experimentation with a physical prototype of a real system, comparing its outputs with actual system outputs.

Numerical Simulation

A common simulation type that utilizes mathematical models and is performed in a sequential time-based manner.

Digital (Computer) Simulation

Simulation using digital computers to run equations representing a system, characterized by automation and clarity of representation.

Agent-Based Simulation

Focuses on the behaviors and interactions of individual components in a system, such as people or objects, considering their complex relationships.

Discrete Event Simulation

Simulates processes by codifying the behavior of a system as a sequence of well-defined events occurring at specific times.

System Dynamics Simulation

A highly abstracted simulation method that represents complex systems generally, ignoring individual details for long-term modeling.

Effectiveness of Simulation

The ability to improve performance, reduce complexity, and enhance analysis capabilities of a system.

Risk Reduction in Simulation

The aspect of simulation that ensures the safety of stakeholders and minimizes environmental impact.

Iterative Nature of Simulation Development

The characteristic of simulation where models are continuously improved through repeated processes.

Stochastic Problems

Problems that involve random variables and uncertainty, which can be handled using Monte Carlo simulations.

Operational Research Tool

A tool used in simulation to optimize system performance and facilitate decision-making.

Resource Performance Insight

Benefits from simulation providing a clearer view on how resources operate within a system.

Virtual Environments in Simulation

Simulations that create virtual spaces for testing and analysis prior to physical implementation.

Complex Systems Prediction Challenges

Difficulties in predicting outcomes in systems due to complexity and dynamic interactions among variables.