A DEVS/MAS-Based Framework for Modeling/Simulation of Complex Systems

Abstract

This paper presents an approach for modeling and simulation of complex systems. This approach is based on the decomposition of the considered systems into sub-systems which appear on two levels: On the lower level; the decomposition concerns the division of a global system into atomic and coupled models based on DEVS formalism (Discrete Event Systems Specification). The system components are then represented using the DEVS mathematical equations. This step allows the formal system checking. At the higher lever, the implementation of the obtained DEVS models is realized using Multi-Agents Systems (MAS) based on Agent/Role/Group (AGR). Moreover, a set of procedures and functions permitting to transform DEVS to MAS models are defined and implemented. The main advantages of this approach are its adaptability for various domains, its flexibility (easy to implement), its extensibility (adding new components). A version of this work will be implemented using a functional extension of the Multi Agent Development KIT platform (MAD-KIT).