In this research the applicability of on-line simulation systems for real time decision support is explored and the concept of domain based on-line simulation systems is introduced. For the purpose of demonstrating the feasibility of this concept, a proto~e domain based on-line simulation has been designed, developed, and implemented. The details of the prototype system and how it could be used to make real-time decisions for various problem situations in a chosen domain are discussed. The implemented on-line simulation system has been validated using an off-line simulation model and the results have been analyzed to evaluate the feasibility and cost effectiveness of developing domain based on-line simulation systems.
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