An XML-based DEVS Modeling Tool to Enhance Simulation Interoperability

Abstract

There is a need to develop standards for a computer processable representation of DEVS (Discrete Event System Specification) models that supports common understanding, sharing and interoperability of distinct DEVS implementations. To achieve the goal, this paper focuses on the adoption of XML in model description and development to generate a standard intermediate format to entitle sharing between different DEVS simulation environments that will facilitate simulation interoperability standards and reuse.