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WSC
2004
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Approximate Time-Parallel Cache Simulation
In time-parallel simulation, the simulation time axis is decomposed into a number of slices which are assigned to parallel processes for concurrent simulation. Although a promisin...
Tobias Kiesling
WSC
2004
13 years 11 months ago
Agent - Based Model of Auftragstaktik: Self Organization in Command and Control of Future Combat Forces
Agent-based modeling is a framework that allows the analysis of distributed command-by-influence using mission-type orders known for over a century as Auftragstaktik in German Arm...
Robert H. Kewley
WSC
2004
13 years 11 months ago
An Experimental Study on Forecasting Using TES Processes
Forecasting is of prime importance for accuracy in decision making. For data sets containing high autocorrelations, failure to account for temporal dependence will result in poor ...
Abdullah S. Karaman, Tayfur Altiok
WSC
2004
13 years 11 months ago
Multi-Period Robust Capacity Planning Based on Product and Process Simulations
This paper presents a method for allocating production capacity among flexible and dedicated machines based on uncertain demand forecasts of products in a production portfolio. Gi...
Emre Kazancioglu, Kazuhiro Saitou
WSC
2004
13 years 11 months ago
General-Purpose 3D Animation with VITASCOPE
This paper presents VITASCOPE, a general-purpose, userextensible 3D visualization system for animating processes that are modeled using Discrete-Event Simulation tools. VITASCOPE ...
Vineet R. Kamat, Julio C. Martínez
WSC
2004
13 years 11 months ago
Practical 3D Animation of Multiply Articulated Construction Equipment
This paper presents research that led to the design and implementation of practical 3D animation methods to visualize multiply-articulated construction equipment in 3D animations ...
Vineet R. Kamat, Julio C. Martínez
WSC
2004
13 years 11 months ago
Numerical Accuracy Issues in Using Excel for Simulation Studies
Many researchers use Excel to perform simulations, but with each upgrade to Excel
Kellie B. Keeling, Robert J. Pavur
WSC
2004
13 years 11 months ago
Stochastic Approximation with Simulated Annealing as an Approach to Global Discrete-Event Simulation Optimization
This paper explores an approach to global, stochastic, simulation optimization which combines stochastic approximation (SA) with simulated annealing (SAN). SA directs a search of ...
Matthew H. Jones, K. Preston White
WSC
2004
13 years 11 months ago
Variance-Based Sampling for Cycle Time - Throughput Confidence Intervals
In the analysis of a manufacturing system, the analyst is often interested in the change in mean cycle time as a function of different throughput (start rate) levels. Since the va...
Rachel T. Johnson, Sonia E. Leach, John W. Fowler,...
WSC
2004
13 years 11 months ago
Using Autonomous Modular Material Handling Equipment for Manufacturing Flexibility
This paper describes a modular autonomous material handling equipment solution for flexible automation. Discrete Event Simulation is in this case used as a tool for shortening tim...
Björn Johansson, Edward J. Williams, Tord Ale...