Fundamentals of Computer Simulation Technology

Author: Li Xingwei
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book provides an in-depth discussion on the fundamental concepts and theories of system simulation; introduces the basic methods for modeling continuous dynamic systems; elaborates on three types of simulation methods: numerical integration methods, substitution methods, and discrete similarity methods; explains several typical semi-physical simulation systems; details simulation software and its classification, particularly the development of continuous system simulation languages; discusses strategies for discrete event system simulation; introduces typical combat simulation modeling and explores the specific applications of combat simulation technology in the defense field; describes the development prospects of computer simulation technology in areas such as object-oriented simulation, advanced distributed simulation, virtual reality, and qualitative simulation. This book is written for students in basic combined training at military academies but is also suitable for reference by engineering technicians engaged in system simulation technology research.