Improving Simulation Credibility through Open Source Simulators

Thomas R. Henderson

The Boeing Company, and University of Washington


Résumé:

Network simulation experts have recently lamented that while the use of simulation for network research continues to rise, the credibility of simulation studies erodes. In this talk, I will introduce some of the designs and processes being used to build a new open source networking simulator called ns-3. Intended to eventually replace the popular ns-2 simulator, ns-3 aims to retain features of ns-2 that have made it successful, while remedying some complaints about ns-2. I will share some perspective on the role of simulation in the current networking research landscape, and describe how ns-3, related tools, and the research community might address some of the current credibility problems with network simulation.


Thomas R. Henderson
The Boeing Company, and University of Washington