Title
Formal performance modelling: from protocols to people
Abstract
In this paper we consider two very different case studies explored using scalable analysis techniques and stochastic process algebra. The first case study is a classical computer science problem: determining the efficiency of two non-repudiation protocols. We use PEPA to specify the model derived from the protocol specification and mean value analysis and fluid approximation to derive the desired metrics. In the second case study we model a human-centric system, concerning patient flow through a hospital clinic. The model is derived from the clinic practice and observed takt times are used to populate the model. We use PEPA and fluid approximations to derive measures. The two case studies demonstrate the power and versatility of the modelling and analysis approaches used.
Year
DOI
Venue
2012
10.1007/978-3-642-36781-6_9
EPEW/UKPEW
Keywords
Field
DocType
formal performance modelling,scalable analysis technique,clinic practice,non-repudiation protocol,hospital clinic,human-centric system,classical computer science problem,different case study,fluid approximation,case study,value analysis
Mean value analysis,Stochastic process algebra,Computer science,Simulation,Patient flow,Protocol specification,Theoretical computer science,Takt time,PEPA,Scalability
Conference
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
1
0.36
12
Authors
4
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Nigel Thomas121129.47
Michael D. Harrison21004115.78
Yishi Zhao3333.93
Xiao Chen4112.34