Title
Verifying agent-based models with steady-state analysis.
Abstract
Abstract Agent-based modeling has been well received in the simulation community. Complex systems are simulated by many autonomous agents whose behavior is defined by a conceptual model. However, the model can be improperly implemented or misinterpreted resulting in an implementation that does not reflect the conceptual rules. It is imperative that the implementation’s function be tested against the model’s expected outcome. In this paper, we present certain steady-state techniques that can be used to verify the operation of agent-based simulations. These methods are introduced and then applied to an ecological model which simulates reproductive dynamics of mosquitoes.
Year
DOI
Venue
2012
10.1007/s10588-012-9128-8
Computational & Mathematical Organization Theory
Keywords
Field
DocType
Verification,Agent-based modeling,Steady-state analysis
Complex system,Social ecological model,Autonomous agent,Industrial engineering,Conceptual model,Computer science,Artificial intelligence,Steady state,Management science
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
18
4
1572-9346
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
3
0.43
9
Authors
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
James Gentile1243.72
Gregory J. Davis2275.31
Samuel S. C. Rund341.48