{"title":"Simulation to evaluate several critical factors effecting manufacturing","authors":"B. Schroer, Gregory A. Harris, D. Möller","doi":"10.1145/1357910.1358002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/1357910.1358002","url":null,"abstract":"This paper investigates the effect of several critical factors on manufacturing: 1) takt time, 2) line balancing, 3) process variability, 4) work-in-process between stations, and 5) location of fulfillment/containment centers. Several discrete event simulation models were written to evaluate the impact of each factor on production.","PeriodicalId":91410,"journal":{"name":"Summer Computer Simulation Conference : (SCSC 2014) : 2014 Summer Simulation Multi-Conference : Monterey, California, USA, 6-10 July 2014. Summer Computer Simulation Conference (2014 : Monterey, Calif.)","volume":"23 1","pages":"587-592"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83925542","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 LSCs for scenario authoring in tactical simulators","authors":"Yoram Atir, D. Harel","doi":"10.1145/1357910.1357979","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/1357910.1357979","url":null,"abstract":"The scenario-based approach to programming is adapted for use in tactical simulators, in which highly structured interentity scenarios are used for practicing and assessing decision making. The adapted approach, using the LSC language, enables end-users to capture scenario specification directly from the unfolding 3D scene. The specified scenarios are then used both for behavior monitoring and for the orchestration of simulation runs.","PeriodicalId":91410,"journal":{"name":"Summer Computer Simulation Conference : (SCSC 2014) : 2014 Summer Simulation Multi-Conference : Monterey, California, USA, 6-10 July 2014. Summer Computer Simulation Conference (2014 : Monterey, Calif.)","volume":"89 1","pages":"437-442"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83072962","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":"From empirical data to mathematical model: using population dynamics to characterize insurgencies","authors":"John A. Sokolowski, Catherine M. Banks","doi":"10.1145/1357910.1358085","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/1357910.1358085","url":null,"abstract":"Understanding the nature of insurgencies is critical to determining strategies for mitigating their effects. Modeling insurgencies is one method to provide a structured methodology to gain insight into the various characteristics of insurgencies. This study applied system dynamics to model insurgencies from both a regional and global population view. It used the system dynamics model to develop a population dynamics mathematical representation of insurgencies and the factors that control the flow of population members into and out of insurgency behavior. Pertinent factors were gathered through a systematic review of insurgencies throughout history. Additional review in the area of human behavior and group dynamics was also conducted to identify relevant factors. The study concluded that a system dynamics model could represent insurgency and counterinsurgency situations and that population dynamics was able to mathematically represent the system.","PeriodicalId":91410,"journal":{"name":"Summer Computer Simulation Conference : (SCSC 2014) : 2014 Summer Simulation Multi-Conference : Monterey, California, USA, 6-10 July 2014. Summer Computer Simulation Conference (2014 : Monterey, Calif.)","volume":"48 1","pages":"1120-1127"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80606284","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 stochastic particle-based biological system simulator","authors":"Laurier Boulianne, M. Dumontier, W. Gross","doi":"10.1145/1357910.1358032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/1357910.1358032","url":null,"abstract":"The simulation and visualization of biological systems is expected to enhance our understanding of biological processes towards the development of effective therapeutic treatments. Biological systems are inherently stochastic at the molecular level, exhibit modified behavior under crowded conditions and may be affected by spatial locality. Common simulation approaches fail to account for these important aspects of biological systems, in part because they are computationally expensive. Here, we describe a stochastic, particle-based simulator that takes spatial locality into account. Each particle in the system is represented explicitly on a 3D grid where only one particle can occupy a grid location. The grid structure and stochastic approach removes the need for distance calculation and particle search. We demonstrate the effect of molecular crowding and spatial locality for a simple biological system. We anticipate that this system will be useful in examining more complex systems. Finally, this system is expected to be suitable for acceleration with parallel customizable hardware, a necessary requirement towards the simulation of an entire cell.","PeriodicalId":91410,"journal":{"name":"Summer Computer Simulation Conference : (SCSC 2014) : 2014 Summer Simulation Multi-Conference : Monterey, California, USA, 6-10 July 2014. Summer Computer Simulation Conference (2014 : Monterey, Calif.)","volume":"44 1","pages":"794-801"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86702750","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":"The OSA project: an example of component based software engineering techniques applied to simulation","authors":"Olivier Dalle","doi":"10.1145/1357910.1358090","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/1357910.1358090","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper I manage to give a global and comprehensive overview on the Open Simulation Architecture project (OSA). OSA is an open software platform that aims at supporting empirical studies based on discrete-event simulations. The underlying philosophy of OSA is to exploit and apply everywhere it is possible the latest relevant Component-Based Software Engineering (CBSE) techniques, in order to ease reuse of existing or new simulation software and models. In this paper we show how these techniques may be applied at several levels (Architecture, Simulation Engine, Modeling API and Simulation Engine) and with which expected benefits.","PeriodicalId":91410,"journal":{"name":"Summer Computer Simulation Conference : (SCSC 2014) : 2014 Summer Simulation Multi-Conference : Monterey, California, USA, 6-10 July 2014. Summer Computer Simulation Conference (2014 : Monterey, Calif.)","volume":"13 1","pages":"1155-1162"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75094402","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":"Task characteristics specifications for virtual human avatars","authors":"J. F. Richardson","doi":"10.1145/1357910.1358131","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/1357910.1358131","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents an extension to a VRML based simulation parameter and characteristics data definition set for physically based general simulation. This extension provides characteristics and parameter definitions useful in utilizing task based behavior paradigms for avatars. The design is based upon \"task characteristics\" analysis in human factors. The paper briefly discusses a scheme to introduce avatars and their tasks into a distributed simulation. This scheme is prototyped with the SimVRML Simulation Suite (SSS). SSS is a suite of applications used to prototype VR simulation concepts such as task behaviors. All of the application components of the SSS have cross platform equivalents with this paper focusing on Macintosh OSX based components.","PeriodicalId":91410,"journal":{"name":"Summer Computer Simulation Conference : (SCSC 2014) : 2014 Summer Simulation Multi-Conference : Monterey, California, USA, 6-10 July 2014. Summer Computer Simulation Conference (2014 : Monterey, Calif.)","volume":"3 1","pages":"25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78479150","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":"Open-ended three-phase drive with matrix converter for common-mode elimination with deadband compensation","authors":"K. K. Mohapatra, N. Mohan","doi":"10.1145/1357910.1357928","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/1357910.1357928","url":null,"abstract":"In this article a deadband compensation scheme is proposed for matrix converter driven open-ended three phase machines. The open-ended machine driven by two matrix converters has several benefits. Appropriate switching combinations eliminate the common-mode voltage. Very small common mode voltage remains due to the non-ideal behavior of the switches due to the deadband effect. A method is proposed to remove the common mode voltages generated due to deadband effects. By eliminating the common mode voltage from the three phases of the machine the motor bearing current is entirely removed. By using matrix converters for power conversion bulky capacitors are eliminated from the drive.","PeriodicalId":91410,"journal":{"name":"Summer Computer Simulation Conference : (SCSC 2014) : 2014 Summer Simulation Multi-Conference : Monterey, California, USA, 6-10 July 2014. Summer Computer Simulation Conference (2014 : Monterey, Calif.)","volume":"25 1","pages":"112-117"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74379023","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}
Chenfeng Zhang, Vamsi K. Vijapurapu, A. Srivastava, N. Schulz, J. Bastos, R. Wierckx
{"title":"Hardware-in-the-loop simulation of distance relay using RTDS","authors":"Chenfeng Zhang, Vamsi K. Vijapurapu, A. Srivastava, N. Schulz, J. Bastos, R. Wierckx","doi":"10.1145/1357910.1357934","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/1357910.1357934","url":null,"abstract":"Modeling and simulation of different conditions are needed for a better design of future Shipboard Power Systems (SPS). Research work at Mississippi State University (MSU) related to SPS protection aims to develop an adaptive protective controller, which can adapt to different protection schemes depending upon requirements. The first step in this research work is to develop the relay models. The developed relay model will be validated against a commercial relay using hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation. HIL provides an opportunity for understanding the behavior and validating model of the physical device. This paper discusses HIL simulation for Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) distance relay using the Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS).","PeriodicalId":91410,"journal":{"name":"Summer Computer Simulation Conference : (SCSC 2014) : 2014 Summer Simulation Multi-Conference : Monterey, California, USA, 6-10 July 2014. Summer Computer Simulation Conference (2014 : Monterey, Calif.)","volume":"9 1","pages":"149-154"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73883011","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":"Synthesizing agent interactions through the concept of conversation","authors":"Tiana Ralambondrainy, R. Courdier","doi":"10.1145/1357910.1358126","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/1357910.1358126","url":null,"abstract":"In MultiAgent Based Simulation (MABS), the observation of simulation results is a complex task: interactions between agents produce a large mass of results, which is particularly complex to analyze. We focus on agents' interactions by message exchanges, from the point of view of human observers. \u0000 \u0000In order to facilitate the observation and the analysis of interactions, we propose an upper level of abstraction, compared to the level that focuses on messages, by defining the concept of conversation. A conversation synthesizes information from a set of messages. A conversation is composed of three parts: the metadata, which are synthetic and objective information on the conversation; knowledge, which is specific information that depend on the human observer; and the identifiers of messages that compose the conversation. We illustrate the conversation level with the simulation of animal waste management at a territory scale.","PeriodicalId":91410,"journal":{"name":"Summer Computer Simulation Conference : (SCSC 2014) : 2014 Summer Simulation Multi-Conference : Monterey, California, USA, 6-10 July 2014. Summer Computer Simulation Conference (2014 : Monterey, Calif.)","volume":"46 1","pages":"20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82654595","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 and simulation in analyzing geological repositories for high level nuclear waste","authors":"D. Möller","doi":"10.1145/1357910.1358124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1145/1357910.1358124","url":null,"abstract":"Nuclear energy is very often used to generate electricity. But first the energy must be released from atoms which can be done in two ways: nuclear fusion and nuclear fission. Nuclear power plants use nuclear fission to produce electrical energy. Electrical energy generated in nuclear power plants does not produce polluting combustion gases like renewable energy, an important fact that could play a key role helping to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and tackling global warming especially as electricity energy demand rises in the years ahead. This could be assumed as an ideal win-win situation, but the reverse is that the production of high-level nuclear waste outweighs this advantage. Because the safe and sustaining storage of high-level nuclear waste is not solved yet and of high political and public concern.","PeriodicalId":91410,"journal":{"name":"Summer Computer Simulation Conference : (SCSC 2014) : 2014 Summer Simulation Multi-Conference : Monterey, California, USA, 6-10 July 2014. Summer Computer Simulation Conference (2014 : Monterey, Calif.)","volume":"9 1","pages":"18"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84076007","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}