WSDL-based DEVS agent for net-centric systems engineering

Abstract

This research work provides a methodology to use Discrete Event Systems Specification (DEVS) to design and evaluate the performance of web services within a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). We will show how a Web Service Description Language (WSDL) document can be mapped to a DEVS model in an automated manner through a DEVS abstract service wrapper. This work will describe the underlying architecture of abstract DEVS service wrapper and a workflow example made executable using the DEVS/SOA framework. This work will establish DEVS as a production environment for net-centric systems as well as a solid M&S analysis tool for SOA design.