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Unit 1: Introduction to System Simulation

Unit 1: Introduction to System Simulation Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction
1.1 Modelling and Simulation Process
1.2 Simulation of a Pure-pursuit Problem

1.3 System and its Model
1.3.1 Definitions of Systems and Models
1.3.2 Some Reflections on Models
1.4 Types of Models
1.5 Simulation of an Inventory Problem
1.6 Basic Nature of Simulation
1.7 When to Simulate
1.8 Summary

1.9 Keywords
1.10 Self Assessment
1.11 Review Questions
1.12 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
 Understand the meaning, system and its model
 Describe basic nature of simulation
 Explain when to simulate
 Discuss the simulation of Pure-pursuit problem
 Explain the simulation of inventory problem

Introduction

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