Extensible Discrete-Event Simulation framework in SimEvents

Abstract

A simulation framework is introduced that facilitates hierarchical definition and composition of discrete-event systems. This framework enables modelers to flexibly use graphical block diagrams, state charts, and MATLAB textual object-oriented programming to author custom domain-specific discrete-event systems. The framework has been realized in an implementation that spans multiple software simulation tools including SimEvents, Stateflow, Simulink and MATLAB.