Kow C. Chang, R. F. Gordon, Paul G. Loewner, E. MacNair
{"title":"The Research Queueing Package Modeling Environment (resqme)","authors":"Kow C. Chang, R. F. Gordon, Paul G. Loewner, E. MacNair","doi":"10.1109/WSC.1993.718064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.1993.718064","url":null,"abstract":"The Research Queueing Package Modeling Environment (RESQME) provides a graphical environment for constructing, solving, and analyzing the results of extended queueing network models of resource contention systems. It has been used to improve the performance of existing and planned systems in such application areas as computer Systems, communications networks, manufacturing processes, transportation systems, customer service facilities. RESQME provides the capability to specify a queueing model by drawing a network diagram and attaching attribute information to each object in the diagram. It then evaluates the model using its general-purpose, discrete event simulation software and produces graphical and tabular performance results, along with animation on the original model diagram. Confidence interval methods are incorporated to insure that the results of a simulation meet the desired level of accuracy.","PeriodicalId":177234,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of 1993 Winter Simulation Conference - (WSC '93)","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132936372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Extend: A Library-Based, Hierarchical, Multi-Domain Modeling Sytem","authors":"R. Diamond","doi":"10.1109/WSC.1993.718056","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.1993.718056","url":null,"abstract":"Extend/sup TM/ is a graphical, interactive, general purpose simulation program for both discrete event and continuous modeling. Extend incorporates the capabilities of both a data-driven simulator and a simulation language. Because it is both object-oriented and extensible, Extend offers a powerful yet easy-to-use simulation environment for modeling in any field or discipline. This paper presents an overview of Extend and discusses its use for both continuous and discrete event modeling.","PeriodicalId":177234,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of 1993 Winter Simulation Conference - (WSC '93)","volume":"211 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132863727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Simulation Modeling of an Automated System for Electrostatic Powder Coating","authors":"V. Hlupic, R. Paul","doi":"10.1109/WSC.1993.718398","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.1993.718398","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents results obtained from a simulation of an automated system for the electrostatic powder coating of metal components in the electronics industry, in the United Kingdom. Following a brief overview of the application of simulation to automated manufacturing environments, the simulation modeling of the above mentioned system is described. The simulation model was developed using the software package \"WITNESS\", and was experimented with in order to discover the possibilities of increasing the throughput of the system. Results obtained are discussed as well as lines of further research.","PeriodicalId":177234,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of 1993 Winter Simulation Conference - (WSC '93)","volume":"367 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133020762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Almost Regenerative Simulation of Video Teleconferencing Traffic","authors":"D. Cohen, D. Heyman","doi":"10.1109/WSC.1993.718089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.1993.718089","url":null,"abstract":"This note discusses the application of an almost re- generative method to the simulation of a Markov chain that takes a very long time to converge. Even simulation runs of 10/sup 12/ cells did not produce the same results for simulation scenarios with an average cell-loss-rate of 10/sup -8/. The regenerative method can not be used here as the time between regenerative states is too long (10/sup 30/ events). Instead, an almost regenerative method was tried and it gave results that agreed with predictions from regenerative theory and with some very long simulation runs. The regenerative runs were done on a massively parallel processor.","PeriodicalId":177234,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of 1993 Winter Simulation Conference - (WSC '93)","volume":"181 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121687863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modeling Beverage Processing Using Discrete Event Simulation","authors":"C. Harrell","doi":"10.1109/WSC.1993.718328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.1993.718328","url":null,"abstract":"While most presentations on simulation in manufacturing tend to focus on traditional manufacturing industries, one tremendous potential for applying simulation is in beverage processing. Beverage processing poses questions that can be readily answered using simulation modeling. This presentation shows how a discrete event simulation language (ProModel) can help provide insights into the complex behavior of beverage processing. An example model is developed to illustrate the use of discrete event simulation for determining the impact of alternative sequencing and batch sizes.","PeriodicalId":177234,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of 1993 Winter Simulation Conference - (WSC '93)","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126436537","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using Symbolic Modeling in Business Re-Engineering","authors":"W. J. Cochran, Susan A. King","doi":"10.1109/WSC.1993.718377","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.1993.718377","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes the use of a symbolic modeling tool and a methodology we developed for modeling processes in business re-engineering projects. DECmodel, a symbolic modeling tool, was used to build dynamically activated, working scale models of processes. Models were developed for business, systems, and organizational processes at several levels of detail, and integrated into a large dynamic model. Basic model specification, development, simulation, and animation techniques are discussed. The dynamic models created with this tool were invaluable in validating and communicating process designs, complementing and working in harmony with more traditional, static modeling methodologies. This paper also describes a methodology we have developed for using a symbolic modeling tool for business re-engineering projects. We have documented specific procedures for utilizing process modeling for a whole spectrum of activities ranging from depicting the \"as-is\" process to brainstorming breakthrough design concepts to documenting functional specifications for MIS implementation teams.","PeriodicalId":177234,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of 1993 Winter Simulation Conference - (WSC '93)","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127917998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Physics-Based, High-Fidelity Simulation: Strategic Scene Generation Model","authors":"H. Heckathorn, F. Wieland","doi":"10.1109/WSC.1993.718349","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.1993.718349","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a computerized system to generate reliable line-of-sight radiometry and time-sequenced digital images in support of the design, development and test of advanced strategic surveillance systems and for strategic engagement simulations required by the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO). The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is developing the Strategic Scene Generation Model (SSOM) to provide valid images, and the capability to generate them, to various BMDO program elements and technology demonstration and measurements programs - thereby serving as a standard against which different BMD concepts and designs can be tested. Consequently, the SSOM has emerged as a highly visible focus for the ongoing development of phenomenology models and currently provides many projects in the BMD community with integrated, consistent, dependable, accessible and affordable state-of-science modeling and simulation capability.","PeriodicalId":177234,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of 1993 Winter Simulation Conference - (WSC '93)","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126505692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Generation of Autocorrelated Random Variables with a Specified Marginal Distribution","authors":"W. Song, L. Hsiao","doi":"10.1109/WSC.1993.718074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.1993.718074","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper we present an easily implemented procedure for the generation of autocorrelated random variables having a specified marginal distribution and a fixed lag-one autocorrelation function.","PeriodicalId":177234,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of 1993 Winter Simulation Conference - (WSC '93)","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128149387","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Representing and Constructing System Specifications Using the System Entity Structure Concepts","authors":"J. Rozenblit, B. Zeigler","doi":"10.1145/256563.256742","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/256563.256742","url":null,"abstract":"A generative approach to constructing system specifications is discussed. This process is intended to support design of hierarchical, multicomponent systems. In previous work, a systems design methodology called Knowledge-Based Simulation Design (KBSD) was developed. KBSD focuses on the use of modeling and simulation techniques to build and evaluate models of the system being designed. To represent families of design components, a knowledge representation scheme called system entity structure (SES) is used. Various modeling formalisms may be used for system specifications in the methodology. Thus, an efficient, generative procedure is needed for constructing specifications for systems represented by an SES. It is shown how system specifications can be managed using a canonical SES representation.","PeriodicalId":177234,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of 1993 Winter Simulation Conference - (WSC '93)","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125253045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Simulation-Based Analysis of Parking System Performance","authors":"S. Randhawa, S. J. White, S. Burhanuddin","doi":"10.1109/WSC.1993.718384","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.1993.718384","url":null,"abstract":"The application of a microcomputer-based simulation model for analyzing the operation of a parking system is described as well as the model's results and sensitivity in coping with various uncertainties posed by the project's decision makers. Additional sensitivities were investigated based on an extrapolation of the natural growth of traffic flows and variations in vehicle arrival rates. The simulation model was designed to handle time headway, speed, intersections and stop signs, and peak traffic flows. The operational performance measures used for evaluating the system were the number of cars waiting at certain key intersections and at the entrances and exits of the parking structure, and the average amount of time that these cars spent waiting.","PeriodicalId":177234,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of 1993 Winter Simulation Conference - (WSC '93)","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130697815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}