A comprehensive simulation framework for modeling a dynamic multi-agent emergency system
Adrian-Costin Tundrea · 2021
The software world is in the midst of a computing paradigm shift, transitioning on-premise software to the efficiency and almost endless scalability offered by cloud solutions. While some simulation models are by design better prepared than others for this transition, relatively little progress has been done on the architectural side of software to fully harness the new possibilities offered by cloud computing. This paper aims to review the various simulation models with emphasis on agent-based ones, highlighting their advantages and present a short review of state-of-art software implementing those models. Finally, this paper will focus on an innovative way of applying an agent-based model to a variety of emergency simulations, while showcasing a lightweight and flexible software architecture capable of distributing workload in a cloud-based environment.