Performing simulation projects with The Extended Simulation System (TESS)

Abstract

TESS, The Extended Simulation System, provides a comprehen sive, flexible and integrated framework for performing simula tion projects. Capabilities include (1) graphically building SLAM II networks and schematic models; (2) forms entry for simulation control information, simulation inputs, and anima tion specifications; (3) database management of user-defined data, model inputs and model outputs; (4) preparation of reports and graphs; (5) analysis of simulation results; and (6) the anima tion of simulation runs. A nonprocedural command language provides access to the graphical builders and forms system as well as selects data for reports, graphs, analysis or animation. In addition, a library of subroutines gives the programmer ac cess to all data in the TESS database. The TESS project framework consists of nine elements of a proj ect and three functions for operating on these elements. Integra tion is based on a single, central database containing all element occurrences. A comprehensive example illustrates the problem- solving procedures possible with TESS.