Validation Methodology for Agent-based Simulations

Abstract

Agent-based simulations are desirable because they simulate interesting emergent aggregate behavior using modular reasoning applied to local conditions. The goals of simulation testing, part of the process of validation, is to determine if the simulation produces predicted and controlled results -- hence, we construct agent-based simulations predisposed to fail simulation testing procedures. In this work, we will describe our thinking on the alterations to the validation and testing process that are necessary to accommodate agent-based simulations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA488556

Entities

People

  • Michael P. Bailey

Organizations

  • Marine Corps Combat Development Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Agent-Based Simulations
  • Computational Science
  • Dynamics
  • Information Operations
  • Knowledge Based Systems
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Operations Research
  • Reliability
  • Simulations
  • Training
  • United States Naval Academy
  • Validation

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Systems Analysis and Design