Hybrid simulation for cyber physical systems: state of the art and a literature review

This paper evaluates the state of the art of hybrid simulation support for cyber physical systems. The traditional definition for hybrid simulation is expanded to include recent research on multi-paradigm and other multi-faceted modeling approaches. Based on the review of current approaches, the focus of simulation support lies first in providing a virtual environment supporting development and testing, and second on utilizing simulation as part of the cyber physical system. A literature research on support of cyber physical systems within the simulation community shows common trends towards a common formalism, but an aligned research agenda has not been established.