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In this paper, we present a platform called MadKit that allows the generic development of multi-agent system based on the organisational concept. Three main objects are defined: agents, groups and roles. We propose to illustrate this concept of organisation in a telecommunication environment. Our main objective is to show the possible use of the MadKit platform in the context of network modelling. In a first approach, we propose a model and implement the superposition of ATM traffics with the help of the MadKit synchronous engine. In a second and third approach, we have modelled the active network architecture (ANTS) and a LEO telecommunication satellite network. We propose the modelling of our three examples by organisational structures. These solutions fill the gap of the actual modelling processes when the network becomes complex (different Quality of Service, resources management, ...) and dynamic.
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Lemercier, M., Gaïti, D. (2002). A New Organisational Framework for Network Modelling Using a Multi-Agent System. In: Martikainen, O., Raatikainen, K., Hyvärinen, J. (eds) Smart Networks. SMARTNET 2002. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol 84. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-35584-9_7
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