Object oriented fuzzy cognitive maps for network modeling

Fuzzy cognitive maps provide a modeling language and associated inference of scenarios from a domain. Modeling a communication network for performance or fault analysis involves capturing the dynamic model of a network. These involve capturing network events and also network concepts. Network modeling also involves uncertainties about configuration and differing network contexts. We suggest and use an object oriented fuzzy cognitive map (OOFCM) to describe a communication network for the purpose of fault and performance monitoring. An OOFCM is more expressive and allows modeling the communication network domain more naturally. They allow reusability of classes, allow encoding network hierarchies and also help capture dependencies between network entities.