Tafat : a framework for developing simulators based on model driven engineering

Abstract

Many experimental studies require the use of in silico simulators where hypotheses are evaluated. Developing these studies in real life may be costly or sometimes even impossible. However, simulated experimental studies require a significant effort to develop software simulators. In some cases, a great deal of time and effort is spent in developing simulators. Furthermore, these developments are usually oriented to solve a specific problem, so reusing simulators is sometimes impossible. In this paper, a framework for developing simulators is presented based on a Model Driven Engineering (MDE) approach. This framework, called Tafat, is intended to speed up the creation of complex system simulators on a discrete timing. Two case studies are presented where, in the first one, the construction from scratch is explained and, in the second, a complex system simulation is addressed.