Modular Network Simulator (v1.0)

Version 1.0 of the MNSim concludes the Masters Thesis for Thomas E. Tamayo. (See "Docs/thesis.pdf").

Full binaries are found in "MNS_Visualizer\bin\Release". Running MNS_Visualizer.exe brings up the GUI. A simple overview of set-up tabs:

DLLs:
Load new DLL Modules that implement the interfaces described in this project. File:
Not implemented. Run:
Run simulation after configuration is complete. The checkbox "Application Sets Sink Node?" asks whether the Visualizer App sets the sink or whether it is set by the IApplicationEventGenerator or INodeFactory. The checkbox "Randomized Sink Node" asks whether the sink should be chosen randomly or whether the sink and event should be placed at the two furthest nodes. Statistics:
Shows the closest node ID clicked on the field. All other stats are outputted to file. IO:
Chooses the output location and tag for output files. IRandomizerFactory:
Chooses a module implementing the IRandomizerFactory interface. Mersenne Twisters are provided. A specific seed value can be set to re-run a known simulation. After running a simulation, the Seed value will be filled with the seed used for simulation. ILocation:
XYDoubleLocation should be used unless a new module is created. New modules may not work correctly for this interface type. The field coordinates can be set in meters. IApplicationEventGenerator: Chooses a module implementing the IApplicationEventGenerator interface. "NoEvent," "FQN_RandomDetectionEventGenerator," "PEQRandomDetectionEventGenerator," and "PEQTestApplication" are built-in modules. These can be configured when selected. The PEQTestApplication is the event used in Boukerche et al (see thesis.pdf) and corresponds to the IDeployer "PEQTestDeployer." IDeployer:
Chooses a module implementing the IDeployer interface. The built in deployers are: "RandomDeployer" distributes nodes randomly (with padding settable). "SpiralDeployer" implements an Archimedean Spiral deployment (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archimedean_spiral). The "PEQTestDeployer" is described further in thesis.pdf. "GridDeployer" sets up nodes in a grid. Only RandomDeployer and PEQTestDeployer uses a random variable to determine node placement. INodeFactory:
Chooses a module implementing the INodeFactory interface. This is the core routing process for the nodes. Two built-in node protocols are "FloodingQueryNode" which is an overly simple test protocol implemented without much refinement. "PEQNodeFactory" creates nodes using the PEQ protocol as defined by Boukerche et al. (see thesis.pdf). IPhysicalProcessor: Chooses a module implementing the IPhysicalProcessor interface. This covers the Physical Layer (L1) and some of the Data Link or Modem layer (L2). One built-in module is available, "BasicUWAPhysicalProcessor" which implements a basic radio range with the properties of Underwater Acoustics (settable in the module).

Version 1.0 is complete. Version 2.0 is planned. See Docs/thesis.pdf Section 6.2 for more information.