In: The Computer Journal, Vol. 41, No. 3, pages 145-162. 1998.
Abstract: CSP and Petri nets are powerful formalisms for the specification and the analysis of concurrent systems. An approach to their integration is presented in order to take advantage of both formalisms. In particular, the GSPN class is used to address dependability and real-time aspects. The paper describes an algorithmic transformation from a trace-based specification of a concurrent system to a Petri net model. Causal dependencies between behaviors of the system components are introduced in the net model through the definition of external assumptions. The steps of the integration are illustrated by applying them to an unmanned transportation problem.
Keywords: CSP, concurrent systems, formal specifications, stochastic Petri nets.