Experiences from a Multi-Resolution Modeling case study using Model Driven Architecture
conference paper
This paper discusses the possibilities of applying the Model Driven Architecture (MDA) approach on Multi-Resolution Models (MRM), which enables higher-level and more structured model specification as well as better and easier maintenance of these models. A MRM is a model that represents a system, e.g. a vehicle, at different levels of fidelity simultaneously. A specific simulation may select a suitable fidelity level depending on its functional and performance requirements. This enables that a MRM can be used effectively and efficiently in various types of simulations. The Model Driven Architecture (MDA) approach seems a natural candidate for specifying a MRM. The paradigm of meta-modeling, fundamental to MDA, can be used to define a domain specific modeling language. Such a language provides a powerful mechanism for defining and maintaining a MRM. We have performed a case study that examined the opportunities for applying MDA on a multi-resolution gun model. The gun model consists of a set of different fidelity models for the different stages of firing a gun. We have researched how to model the relationships between the different stages and fidelity levels and especially how to model the gun behavior. The paper presents our experiences and conclusions on the general applicability of MDA for MRM as well as more specific conclusions regarding the behavior and system modeling of the multi-resolution gun model.
TNO Identifier
218835
Article nr.
08S-SIW-011
Source title
2008 Spring Simulation Interoperability Workshop (SIW), April 14-18, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
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