ISSN:
1572-9338
Keywords:
Discrete-event simulation
;
graphics
;
animation
;
interaction
;
methodology
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
,
Economics
Notes:
Abstract The ideas and methods of Visual Interactive Simulation (VIS) are nearly fifteen years old, yet are still often misunderstood or misrepresented. It is argued that VIS is primarily a methodology, a way of solving problems with simulation modeling, not necessarily a way of building simulation models. Two distinct methodologies are identified, namely active and passive VIS. It is shown that simulation languages and packages tend to implicitly employ a particular methodology, and that each approach requires a different problem-solving life cycle. Present research, and necessary future research, are reviewed from our methodological perspective.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02136833
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