An Introduction to Network Modeling and Simulation for the Practicing Engineer [Paperback]

This book provides the practicing engineer with a concise listing of commercial and open-source modeling and simulation tools currently available including examples of implementing those tools for solving specific Modeling and Simulation examples. Instead of focusing on the underlying theory of Modeling and Simulation and fundamental building blocks for custom simulations, this book compares platforms used in practice, and gives rules enabling the practicing engineer to utilize available Modeling and Simulation tools. This book will contain insights regarding common pitfalls in network Modeling and Simulation and practical methods for working engineers.Preface vii

Acknowledgments ix

About the Authors xi

1. Introduction 1

1.1 Advantages and Disadvantages of Modeling and Simulation 6

1.2 Comparison of “Homebrew” Models and Simulation Tools 8

1.3 Common Pitfalls of Modeling and Simulation and Rules of Thumb 9

1.4 An Overview of Common M&S Tools 16

1.5 An Overview of the Rest of This Book 18

2. Modeling and Simulation for RF Propagation 20

2.1 The Fading Channel 22

2.2 The ITU M.1225 Multipath Fading Profi le for Mobile WiMAX 38

2.3 Practical Fading Model Implementations—WiMAX Example 42

2.4 RF Propagation Simulators 45

2.5 Propagation and Fading Simulations—Lessons Learned 48

3. Physical Layer Modeling and Simulation 51

3.1 Incorporating Interference into a Model 52

3.2 The Importance of a Preamble 59

3.3 Practical Wireless PHY Model Implementations 62

3.4 Wirelesslã…