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An Introduction to Network Modeling and Simulation for the Practicing Engineer
Jack L. Burbank (Author), William Kasch (Author), Jon Ward (Author), Nim K. Cheung (Author)
9780470467268, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 7 October 2011
216 pages, Charts: 20 B&W, 0 Color; Screen captures: 50 B&W, 0 Color
23.6 x 15.8 x 1.3 cm, 0.34 kg
"This book provides principles, guidelines, and the do's and don'ts for practical use of the art of modeling and simulation. The authors have many years of experience in the field and are insightful with their assessment of a very important engineering discipline. The book can be used for guidance and learning 'best practices' on M&S as it covers very broad areas in all key protocols layers of communications. The authors also pointed out many subtleties of M&S, which are easily overlooked by many practitioners. This is a must-read book for program managers who make decisions about setting scope, considering tradeoffs, and defining metrics, before committing to a M&S project."
—Richard Lau, Chief Scientist and Telcordia Fellow, Telcordia Technologies
Clear guidelines and rules for using the latest modeling and simulation tools With this practical guide as a reference, engineers and students can select and take full advantage of the best tools for network modeling and simulation (M&S). It alerts readers to all the potential pitfalls that can occur in developing and implementing network M&S, offering a clear set of rules to streamline the entire process and ensure the validity of results. The book focuses on wireless network M&S; however, the authors' expert advice, based on their own firsthand experience and review of the current literature, is applicable to network M&S in general. An Introduction to Network Modeling and Simulation for the Practicing Engineer begins with a brief summary of the advantages and disadvantages of M&S as well as an overview of common M&S tools. Next, it explores the core components of wireless network M&S: After discussing each of these components, the authors explain how they can be integrated in order to perform M&S of a complete wireless networking system. Throughout the book, examples guide readers through each M&S task, with descriptive diagrams providing additional clarification. In many cases, M&S is the only viable way to understand the behavior of a proposed network prior to its deployment. Working with An Introduction to Network Modeling and Simulation for the Practicing Engineer, readers can ensure that their models and simulations are as accurate a reflection of reality as possible.
Preface vi 1. Introduction 1 2. Modeling and Simulation for RF Propagation 20 3. Physical Layer Modeling and Simulation 51 4. Medium Access Control Modeling and Simulation 72 5. Modeling and Simulation for Higher Layer Protocols 97 6. Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulations 114 7. Complete Network Modeling and Simulation 143 8. Other Vital Aspects of Successful Network Modeling and Simulation 180 9. Network Modeling and Simulation: Summary 186 References 188
iAcknowledgments ix
About the Authors xi
1.1 Advantages and Disadvantages of Modeling and Simulation 6
1.2 Comparison of "Homebrew" Models and Simulation Tools 8
1.3 Common Pitfalls of Modeling and Simulation and Rules of Thumb 9
1.4 An Overview of Common M&S Tools 16
1.5 An Overview of the Rest of This Book 18
2.1 The Fading Channel 22
2.2 The ITU M.1225 Multipath Fading Profi le for Mobile WiMAX 38
2.3 Practical Fading Model Implementations—WiMAX Example 42
2.4 RF Propagation Simulators 45
2.5 Propagation and Fading Simulations—Lessons Learned 48
3.1 Incorporating Interference into a Model 52
3.2 The Importance of a Preamble 59
3.3 Practical Wireless PHY Model Implementations 62
3.4 Wireless Network Simulation Lessons Learned and Common Pitfalls—PHY Layer 69
4.1 Modeling and Simulation of Wired MACs 73
4.2 Wireless Network MAC Simulation 78
4.3 Practical MAC Model Implementations 90
4.4 Network Simulation Lessons Learned and Common Pitfalls—MAC Layer 92
5.1 Network Layer 97
5.2 Transport and Application Layers 102
5.3 Example of Higher Layer Modeling: Transport Layer Performance Analysis 105
5.4 Example of Higher Layer Modeling: Detailed Network Layer Modeling 109
6.1 Advantages and Disadvantages of HITL Approaches 118
6.2 Network M&S HITL Approaches 120
6.3 HITL Examples 126
6.4 Common Pitfalls for HITL Approaches 139
6.5 Network-Layer HITL-Ready Network Simulation Platforms 139
6.6 HITL Conclusion 142
7.1 Complete Network M&S Platforms 145
7.2 IEEE HLA (1516) 145
7.3 Complete Network Simulation Examples 172
8.1 Verifi cation and Validation 180
8.2 Data Visualization and Interpretation 185
Index 196
Subject Areas: Electronics & communications engineering [TJ]
