DEVS Intro and Books

DEVS Systems-Based Simulation is Applicable to Wide Spectrum

Theoretical – Supporting Application

Closure under coupling, universality, uniqueness, relation to other formalisms
Hierarchical Model Construction supports complex system development
Supports the correctness of the algorithms and validation of the executing models, e.g., time management is rigorously defined
Discrete Event System Specification (DEVS) formalism extends beyond discrete-event world to continuous characteristics of system (Hybrid-DEVS)

In Application

Models, Simulators and Experimental Frames are distinct entities with their own software representations
Precise and well-defined mathematical representation
Models/Experiments are developed systematically for interoperability
Repositories of models/experiments created and maintained systematically
Components can be easily reused for constructing new models
Discrete-event basis improves performance (e.g. no need for a global clock to control timing)
DEVS software can be deployed on distributed computing environments and interact with heterogeneous M&S system.

Books on DEVS M&S Theory and Framework

Theory of Modeling and Simulation: System Computational Foundations

Value-based Learning Healthcare Systems: Integrative Modeling and Simulation

Guide to Modeling and Simulation of Systems (Simulation Foundations, Methods, and Applications)

Modeling and Simulation-Based Data Engineering: Introducing Pragmatics into Ontologies

Building Software for Simulations: Theory and Algorithms with Applications in C++

Building Software for Simulations: Theory and Algorithms with Applications in C++