Diffusion approximation for processes with Semi-Markov switches and applications in queueing models

Abstract

Stochastic processes with semi-Markov switches (or in semi-Markov environment) and general Switching processes are considered. In case of asymptotically ergodic environment functional Averaging Principle and Diffusion Approximation types theorems for trajectory of the process are proved. In case of asymptotically consolidated environment a convergence to a solution of a differential or stochastic differential equation with Markov switches is studied. Applications to the analysis of random movements with fast semi-Markov switches and semi-Markov queueing systems in case of heavy traffic conditions are considered.