Pymote: High Level Python Library for Event-Based Simulation and Evaluation of Distributed Algorithms

Damir Arbula and Kristijan Lenac

International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, 2013, vol. 9, issue 3, 797354

Abstract: In recent years we have witnessed strong development and widespread use of powerful wirelessly connected platforms, thus the set of the related problems that need to be solved by distributed algorithms is growing rapidly. Some of them present large obstacles in harnessing the full potential of this new technology, so there is an imminent need for a fast and easy evaluation of new ideas and approaches. Simulation is a fundamental part of distributed algorithm design and evaluation process. In this paper, we present a library for event-based simulation and evaluation of distributed algorithms. This library provides a set of simple but powerful tools with a goal to ease virtual setup of a complex system such as a distributed network of communicating entities and to define, simulate, and analyze its behavior. In order to reduce a huge problem space inherent in such systems, our library is using a high level of abstraction. This is made possible by a strict and complete definition of the distributed computing environment. The library is implemented in Python whose simple and expressive syntax provides a possibility of minimal implementations and a mild learning curve. In addition to executing automated simulations or larger experiments, the library fully supports interactive mode along with a step-by-step execution, which can be a very powerful combination.

Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1155/2013/797354

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