Introduction to Simulation and SLAM II

By Laurie J. Rolston, Peter Floss, A. Alan B. Pritsker

Combines the presentation of a simulation language and the background material required for performing simulation projects. Provides a detailed description of SLAM II (a Simulation Language for Alternative Modeling II). Expanded edition offers more information on applications of simulation, a newer treatment of network modeling and analysis, a chapter on the simulation of manufacturing systems, and a discussion and presentation of simulation support systems which includes database concepts and advanced graphical features. Numerous examples and illustrations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470202920
• ISBN13: 9780470202920
• Release Date: July 1986
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 839 Pages
• Weight: 3.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.4" x 1.8" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

Excellent book for intermediate/advanced levels

An excellent book for understanding SLAM programming and simulation concepts. In my opinion it is not a simulation statistics book. It deals with the subject only at a very minimum discussion level. In order to fully benefit from the book some familiarity with queueing theory, statitics (time based) understanding of discrete and continuous distributions and some FORTRAN programming helps. It would enhance the book if more discussion is added as to the installing and running the software. The cross-section of examples is pretty good e.g. logistics, manufacturing, traffic, pert, etc.I greatly enjoyed the flowchart method of writing the programs and constructing a real system in the form of a diagram flow. Great book!