Reverse-time simulation models: Review of applications

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

12-1-1995

Abstract

Discrete simulation is a powerful tool for analyzing systems involving complex phenomena and interactions, especially when such systems defy complete mathematical analysis. This is evident by the broad application of simulation for studying problems in virtually all industries such as: manufacturing, transportation, services, computer and military. There is a growing interest to broaden the utility of simulation models beyond the traditional predictive mode of `What-If' analysis. This paper discusses one means of broadening the simulation technique with the concept of reverse-time simulation. That is, a simulation model may be executed in reverse, where the simulation clock moves backward in time, instead of forward. There are interesting applications of this technique. In this paper the authors define reverse-time simulation, review applications from the open literature, and discuss potential areas for future research.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Industrial Engineering Research Conference Proceedings

First Page

151

Last Page

159

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