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WSC
1997
14 years 26 days ago
Cooperative Learning in Simulation
Traditionally, class periods have meant that students listen to a professor lecture for about an hour. Cooperative learning can replace some of that lecture time with methods desi...
Harriet Black Nembhard
WSC
1997
14 years 26 days ago
Simulation of Multivariate Extreme Values
A comprehensive method for simulation of bivariate extremes is introduced and a generalisation of it to multivariate extremes is outlined.
S. Nadarajah
WSC
1997
14 years 26 days ago
Simulation of a Signal Quality Survey
This paper describes a simulator for a large outdoor operation called a signal quality survey. Design and implementation of the simulator follows an object oriented approach with ...
Douglas J. Morrice, Peter W. Mullarkey, Astrid S. ...
WSC
1997
14 years 26 days ago
How Common Random Numbers Affect Multinomial Selection
We consider the effect of common random numbers (CRNs) among simulated systems in two different multinomial selection procedures; the classical procedure BEM (Bechhofer, Elmaghr...
John O. Miller, Kenneth W. Bauer Jr.
WSC
1997
14 years 26 days ago
On the Efficiency of the Splitting and Roulette Approach for Sensitivity Analysis
The paper is devoted to a brief review of a mathematical theory for the branching variance-reduction technique. The branching technique is an extension of von Neumann’s splittin...
Viatcheslav B. Melas
WSC
1997
14 years 26 days ago
Modeling Compressed Full-Motion Video
This paper presents a general approach to modeling VBR (variable bit rate) compressed full-motion video. The salient feature of such video is the existence of scenes. Scene struct...
Benjamin Melamed
WSC
1997
14 years 26 days ago
Creating a Flexible, Simulation-Based Finite Scheduling Tool
Today's business climate for manufacturers requires low inventory, quick response systems that turn out a wide variety of products. Since many companies are reaching physical...
Barbara W. Mazziotti, Richard E. Horne Jr.
WSC
1997
14 years 26 days ago
Integrated Medical Analysis System
This paper describes the Integrated Medical Analysis System. This evolving system consists of an integrated suite of models and tools providing quantitative and dynamic analysis f...
Susan L. Mabry, Samuel L. Rodriquez, James D. Heff...
WSC
1997
14 years 26 days ago
Using a Simulation Model to Evaluate the Configuration of a Sortation Facility
At a parcel delivery company, the items being shipped must be sorted by destination. However, the company typically serves more destinations than there are distinct positions for ...
Dale Masel, David Goldsmith