Simulation Technology: Model Output Processing Technique.
Abstract
The study was accomplished in three phases: (1) identification and investigation of possible procedures for handling simulation model output data and selction of an optimum set of procedures; (2) identification of applicable data analysis procedures and selection of a set to be programmed under the current study; (3) programming and testing of computer routines for the procedures selected in (1) and (2). Manual, partly automated and fully automated data handling were evaluated. A fully automated procedure was developed whereby the simulation model outputs could be extracted, formatted, and stored for later rapid access by the computer. A large population of data analysis procedures was surveyed for potential applicability to simulation research problems. Classes of analysis techniques were identified, and specific procedures were selected for each class on the basis of utility and efficiency. Finally, computer routines were written and tested to automate the procedure developed in phase one and a subset of the analyses selected in phase two. The automated data storage, extraction, and analysis process was found to be feasible, and a possible source of considerable savings in both time and resources. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0727128
Entities
People
- Kenneth B. Rhodes