Abstract
We will introduce a new system dynamic modelling and
simulation environment based on open source components.
The development was initiated by a group of active system
dynamics modellers who had needs and ideas for an open
toolset. The new needs for features like hierarchical
modules, module libraries, collaborative model
development and efficient model communication in system
dynamics together with the development of open source
modelling framework Simantics and simulation environment
OpenModelica have driven us to start developing an open
source modelling and simulation software for system
dynamics. In this paper we discuss how current open
source components can be used to build a comprehensive
tool for system dynamics modelling and what impact open
source could have on system dynamics modelling. Even
though the development is still on its early stages, the
open source components have enabled us to rapidly develop
a tool capable of hierarchical modelling, simulation and
some basic result and model analysis. When using open
source, the modelling software becomes more affordable
and distribution of models becomes easier, modelling
software can be adapted to individual needs and models
can be used and validated by all stakeholders
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 2011 Conference of the System Dynamics Society |
| Publisher | System Dynamics Society |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-935056-08-9 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | 29th International Conference of the System Dynamics Society - Washington, DC, United States Duration: 25 Jul 2011 → 29 Jul 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | 29th International Conference of the System Dynamics Society |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Washington, DC |
| Period | 25/07/11 → 29/07/11 |
Keywords
- Open source
- system dynamics
- Simantics
- OpenModelica