The Numerical Solution of Transient Queueing Problems
Abstract
The report explores methods for obtaining transient solutions to queueing problems which can be represented in the form of differential- difference equations. Six distinct methods, representing the most frequently- encountere in the open literature, are discussed as to their value in numerical work. The method of Runge-Kutta integration of these equations was found to be superior to the numerical evaluation of analytic solutions of a particular queueing model. A generalized, Runge-Kutta programming package, written in FORTRAN IV for the IBM 360/65, is presented and described in detail for use on queueing problems. Generality is achieved by requiring the user to write a subroutine to evaluate his queueing equations when required by the programming package.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0744802
Entities
People
- Stuart W. Olson