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8961 Symbolic Model Checking of Stochastic Systems: Theory and Implementation
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Kuntz, G.W.M. and Siegle, M. (2006) Symbolic Model Checking of Stochastic Systems: Theory and Implementation. In: Proceedings of the 13th International SPIN Workshop, March 30 - April 1, Vienna, Austria. pp. 89-107. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 3925. Springer Verlag. ISSN 0302-9743 ISBN 978-3-540-33102-5

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/11691617_6

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Abstract

This paper presents IM-SPDL, a stochastic extension of the modal logic PDL, which supports the specification of complex performance and dependability requirements. The logic is interpreted over extended stochastic labelled transition systems (ESLTS), i.e. transition systems containing both immediate and Markovian transitions. We define the syntax and semantics of the new logic and show that IM-SPDL provides powerful means to specify path-based properties with timing restrictions. In general, paths can be characterised by regular expressions, also called programs, where the executability of a program may depend on the validity of test formulae. For the model checking of IM-SPDL time-bounded path formulae, a deterministic program automaton is constructed from the requirement. Afterwards the product transition system between this automaton and the ESLTS is built and subsequently transformed into a continuous time Markov Chain (CTMC) on which numerical analysis is performed. Empirical results given in the paper show that model checking IM-SPDL can be realised efficiently in practice.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Paper (Full Paper, Talk)
Research Group:EWI-DACS: Design and Analysis of Communication Systems
Research Program:CTIT-UBRICKS: Building Blocks for Ubiquitous Computing and Communication
Research Project:veriGEM: A Verification Grid for Enhanced Model Checking
ID Code:8961
Status:Published
Deposited On:24 January 2007
Refereed:Yes
International:Yes
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