PROBLEM SOLVING BY DIGITAL-ANALOG SIMULATION.

Abstract

An evaluation of four simulation languages, MIDAS, APACHE, MIMIC, and DSL/90, is made to determine their relative merits. The application of analog computer techniques to digital-analog simulation is considered. The problems discussed are as follows: Solution to a set of linear algebraic equations, linear programming, hybrid simulation, partial differential equations, boundary value problems, parameter optimization using a least squares error criterion and roots of polynomial equations. A mathematical outline of the technique or problem is given as well as the digital program, written in DSL/90, which is used to represent the problems. Possible improvements in the simulation language are shown. Some of the suggestions presented include the ability to dimension variables, and a means of using an interaction technique.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0664128

Entities

People

  • Howard M. Bloom

Organizations

  • Harry Diamond Laboratories

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analog Computers
  • Boundary Value Problems
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Hybrid Simulations
  • Language
  • Linear Algebraic Equations
  • Linear Programming
  • Partial Differential Equations
  • Simulation Languages
  • Simulations

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Linear Algebra
  • Systems Analysis and Design