Engineering Simulations as Scientific Instruments: A Pattern Language

Stepney, Susan; Polack, Fiona A.C.; Alden, K; Andrews, P.S.; Bown, J.L.; Droop, A; Greaves, R.B.; Read, M; Sampson, A.T.; Timmis, J; Winfield, Alan F.

Abstract

This book describes CoSMoS (Complex Systems Modelling and Simulation), a pattern-based approach to engineering trustworthy simulations that are both scientifically useful to the researcher and scientifically credible to third parties. This approach emphasises three key aspects to this development of a simulation as a scientific instrument: the use of explicit models to capture the scientific domain, the engineered simulation platform, and the experimental results of running simulations; the use of arguments to provide evidence that the scientific instrument is fit for purpose; and the close co-working of domain scientists and simulation software engineers.

In Part I the authors provide a managerial overview: the rationale for and benefits of using the CoSMoS approach, and a small worked example to demonstrate it in action. Part II is a catalogue of the core patterns. Part III lists more specific “helper” patterns, showing possible routes to a simulation. Finally Part IV documents CellBranch, a substantial case study developed using the CoSMoS approach.

• Book Type: Authored Book
• Publication Date: Nov 1, 2018
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Book Title: Engineering Simulations as Scientific Instruments: A Pattern Language
• ISBN: 9783030019372
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01938-9
• Keywords: simulation, complex systems modelling
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/857646
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01938-9