Object-oriented analysis for simulation

This paper discussed the application of object-oriented analysis to discrete-event simulation modelling. It argues that the object-oriented approach is superior to conventional approaches to simulation model development, and that object-oriented analysis and design are important stages in the process. The nature of object-oriented analysis for simulation is discussed and exemplified by the popular object-oriented methodology Object Modelling Technique (OMT). A simple queueing simulation specified by means of OMT and implemented in CÅ+Å+ is discussed, and the object and dynamic models at the analysis stage explained. Some important design and implementation issues are discussed briefly.