8 Part 8: Annex

8.1 Method References

8.1.15 Simulation

Usage

Evaluating System Element

Reference

Sch03, Hof97

Purpose

The goal of a simulation is to indicate system behavior from dynamic aspects. The dynamic effects are generated respectively estimated by including an operational scenario or a sequence of events in the model. The use of the simulation method is in particular practical for the evaluation of the following characteristics:

• Fulfillment of quality requirements,
• Response behavior for specific input data,
• Use of the CPU,
• Storage use/capacity,
• Fulfillment of operational/operating period constraints,
• Man-Machine interaction and response behavior.