Modelling and simulation of communication networks and protocols

• Assess the usability of simulation for performance evaluation of communication systems
• Describe the principles of event-driven simulation
• Design simulation models of communication systems and/or protocols, based on, e.g., protocol specifications
• Implement simulation models in a simulation tool
• Verify and validate simulation models
• Document the design, implementation, verification and validation of simulation models
• Design and perform simulations
• Document and evaluate simulation results

Methods for performance evaluation, Types of models, Network modelling, Optimization of simulation models, Modelling tools, Event driven simulations. Simulation strategies. Processing and presentation of simulation results.

02402/02403/34333/34334/34351/34368, General knowledge of modern communication systems and protocols. Experience with software development in C++.

Lectures, exercises, mandatory assignments, mandatory project

Development of simulation models in the simulation tool that is used in the course requires that the participants has extensive knowledge and experience of software development in C++, using concepts such as objects, pointers, advanced data structures and algorithms, etc. Participants without experience in C++ programming must expect that the course will require additional time and effort if a good result in the course is desired.

Maximum: 12.

Please be aware that this course has a limited number of seats available. If there are too many applicants, a pool will be created for the remainder of the qualified applicants, and they will be selected at random. You will be informed 8 days before the start of the course, whether you have been allocated a spot.