Simulation of computer data communication methods for manufacturing environments

Includes bibliographical references (pages 132-135)The design of computer networks is critical to insure\ud that current and anticipated communications requirements\ud can be met. This paper investigates use of simulation\ud tools to aid in the design of computer networks for\ud manufacturing environments. A foundation was first\ud established by analyzing the current states of technology\ud of data communication and simulation. Subsequently, an\ud environment from which different network designs could be\ud derived was established. These designs were then\ud simulated using NETWORK II.5 from CACI. Results from\ud these simulations were analyzed and conclusions drawn\ud about use of this type of tool