MCSim: A Multi-access Edge Computing Mobile CrowdSensing simulator

IF 2.4 4区计算机科学 Q2 COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

SoftwareX Pub Date : 2025-06-26 DOI:10.1016/j.softx.2025.102229

Dimitri Belli, Paolo Barsocchi, Antonino Crivello, Davide La Rosa, Michele Girolami

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Abstract

This paper introduces MCSim, a modular and extensible simulator designed to support the planning and evaluation of Mobile CrowdSensing (MCS) campaigns in urban environments. MCSim integrates a useful approximation of urban mobility patterns based on real-world street networks, as well as the simulation of task execution effectiveness within configurable data transmission ranges. Unlike other simulators, MCSim is built to accommodate future extensions, such as edge/fog computing architectures. The current version of the software offers a user-friendly interface, customizable configuration options, and robust output analysis. By combining realistic mobility modeling, configurable task logic, and architectural flexibility, MCSim provides researchers and practitioners with a powerful tool for optimizing MCS strategies while minimizing deployment costs and risks.

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MCSim：多接入边缘计算移动人群感知模拟器

本文介绍了MCSim，这是一个模块化和可扩展的模拟器，旨在支持城市环境中移动人群感知（MCS）活动的规划和评估。MCSim集成了基于现实世界街道网络的城市移动模式的有用近似值，以及在可配置数据传输范围内任务执行效率的模拟。与其他模拟器不同，MCSim是为适应未来的扩展而构建的，例如边缘/雾计算架构。该软件的当前版本提供了用户友好的界面、可定制的配置选项和可靠的输出分析。通过结合现实的移动性建模、可配置任务逻辑和架构灵活性，MCSim为研究人员和从业者提供了一个强大的工具，可以优化MCS策略，同时最大限度地降低部署成本和风险。

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来源期刊

SoftwareX COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING-

CiteScore

5.50

自引率

2.90%

发文量

184

审稿时长

9 weeks

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