Procedural animation blocks in discrete simulation

Abstract

A way of integrating discrete-event simulation and animation is proposed using procedural animation blocks. This approach allows the use of complex animation software for displaying results of simulation and is illustrated by a simulation of freeway tolls.

Keywords

actor computer animation discrete simulation,event procedural animation blocks

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