Teaching Modelling and Analysis of Communication Networks using OMNeT++ Simulator

Abstract

At the Hamburg University of Technology, Germany, the modelling of communication networks using the OMNeT++ simulator and the INET framework is taught for Master students. Teaching the concepts of simulation and modelling while letting the students obtain a hands-on experience during a 14-week (4h/week) period (single semester) is a challenging task. The diversity of the pre-knowledge of the participating students and the duration of the course are the main challenges that need to be addressed when organising such a course. This paper discusses the structure of this course and the best practices followed. The course adopts a methodology where lectures on concepts are mixed with INET based exercises that begin with simple topics and gradually moving into advanced topics.

Performance Evaluation of Automated Guided Vehicles: Use Case of using OMNeT++ in a Master's Thesis

“…The background information of simulating with OMNeT++, statistical tools and methods (e.g., Chi-Square goodness of fit test, results analysis with confidence intervals, knowledge of WLAN networks, etc.) were taught at our Simulation and Modelling of Communication Networks lecture for master students, where students learn how to model a communication network using OMNeT++ simulator[4].Evaluation CriteriaContributionfrom this work Engineering work -40% Implementation work (in simulator/testbed), New traffic modeling in INET, Reproducing results of an existing work, New statistics in INET, Different scenario setups, Proper understanding of OMNeT++, good coding, Analysis of Wireshark traces, Independent piece of work Scientific work -40% Suggesting own ideas, Ability to dig into details, Parameter justifications, Verification with Chi-Square, Analysis of results using 4 scenarios and verifications testbeds/simulations/mathematical models, Own ideas for 3rd & 4th scenarios, Extended scenarios, Justified -CI, warmup period, Proper analysis simulation runs, etc., Looking at standards for MQTT QoS Final presentation & discussion -20% -…”