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WSC
2004
13 years 6 months ago
Validation of the Enlisted Grade Model Gradebreaks
This paper describes the validation of the Enlisted Grade model gradebreaks and describes a current application of simulation in operations research. The Enlisted Grade model is p...
Andrew O. Hall
WSC
2004
13 years 6 months ago
Stochastic Petri Nets for Modelling and Simulation
Stochastic Petri nets (SPNs) have proven to be a powerful and enduring graphically-oriented framework for modelling and performance analysis of complex systems. This tutorial focu...
Peter J. Haas
WSC
2004
13 years 6 months ago
Using XML and BOMs to Rapidly Compose Simulations and Simulation Environments
This paper explores the application of Base Object Models (BOMs), an emerging XML standard, for rapidly composing simulations and simulation environments. We examine how pattern c...
Paul Gustavson, Tram Chase
WSC
2004
13 years 6 months ago
A Template-Based Conceptual Modeling Infrastructure for Simulation of Physical Security Systems
Although simulation is one of the most innovative and cost-effective tools for modeling and analyzing a system, simulation studies often fail to provide any useful results. One re...
Ashu Guru, Paul A. Savory
WSC
2004
13 years 6 months ago
Input Modeling Using Quantile Statistical Methods
This paper applies quantile data analysis to input modeling in simulation. We introduce the use of QIQ plots to identify suitable distributions fitting the data and comparison dis...
Abhishek Gupta, Emanuel Parzen
WSC
2004
13 years 6 months ago
Outpatient Clinic Scheduling - A Simulation Approach
The process by which outpatients are scheduled for a doctor's visit is a crucial determinant of the overall efficiency of the patient flow. The problem at hand consists of de...
Ming Guo, Michael Wagner, Constance E. West
WSC
2004
13 years 6 months ago
Production Capacity Analysis of a Shock Absorber Assembly Line Using Simulation
This paper reports findings of a study of shock absorber assembly line using computer simulation. The shock absorber assembly line feeds shockers to the motorcycle assembly line. ...
Nikhil S. Gujarathi, Rohit M. Ogale, Tarun Gupta
WSC
2004
13 years 6 months ago
Efficient Simulation-Based Discrete Optimization
In many practical applications of simulation it is desirable to optimize the levels of integer or binary variables that are inputs for the simulation model. In these cases, the ob...
Seth D. Guikema, Rachel A. Davidson, Zehra Ç...
WSC
2004
13 years 6 months ago
Peeking Into the Black Box: Some Art and Science to Visualizing Agent-Based Models
This paper explores current metaphors for visualizing agent-based models. Metaphors include grid, network, ndimensional cubes and landscape visualization techniques. A final secti...
Stephen M. Guerin
WSC
2004
13 years 6 months ago
Multi-Formalism Modeling Approach for Semiconductor Supply/Demand Networks
Building computational models of real world systems usually requires the interaction of decision modules and simulation modules. Given different models and algorithms, the major h...
Gary W. Godding, Hessam S. Sarjoughian, Karl G. Ke...